General News
Theoretical physicist provided glimpse of the future
“How many of you have seen the movie ‘The Martian?’’’ asked futurist and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, scanning the room as scores of hands shot up. “That movie cost $100 million to make. The Indian government sent a probe to Mars for $75 million. A Hollywood movie about going to Mars now costs more than going to Mars.”
Department of Theatre to present Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’
The Department of Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” Thursday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 4, in the Black Box Theater in Robinson Hall. The production is directed by Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare Andrew Hartley.
OUTSpoken to present ‘The Year We Thought About Love’
A screening of the film “The Year We Thought about Love” is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall; it is being shown as part of the University’s annual OUTSpoken event.
On the Table conversations to focus on Charlotte’s legacy of segregation
UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students are invited to listen and share during campus discussions about the legacy of segregation in Charlotte on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Personally Speaking presentation to examine the lawmaking process
The process of enacting laws is often compared with sausage-making in that a certain outcome is sought, but people do not want to see how it is reached. After a lengthy and contentious legislative process, people sometimes decide the outcome is unwanted after all.
UNC Charlotte political scientist Mary Layton Atkinson in her book, “Combative Politics: The Media and Public Perceptions of Lawmaking,” suggests ways that journalists and educators, in particular, can help negate the common notion that congressional debate equals congressional dysfunction.
UNC Charlotte honors 10 outstanding young alumni during Homecoming
UNC Charlotte’s young alumni waste no time in making marks in their fields and in the community, as evidenced by the inaugural 10 Under Ten Award winners – among them: a creative designer working in Los Angeles,; a fashion designer who styles Charlotte executives and a YouTube show host using her media platform to spread positive vibes.
Six alums honored with 2018 Excellence in Leadership Awards
The eighth annual Excellence in Leadership Awards were bestowed upon six outstanding alumni at a campus luncheon held in the Harris Alumni Center at Johnson Glen on Friday, Oct. 12.
Accounting alums receive national Sells Award
Wesley Sweigart and Katie Warlick recently received the Elijah Watt Sells Award in recognition of their cumulative score across all fours sections of the Certified Public Accounting Examination.
Belk College honors four outstanding alumni/friends
As part of Homecoming celebrations, the Belk College of Business honored four alumni and friends for their accomplishments, service and dedication to the college.
The UNC Charlotte Belk College Alumni Awards recognize alumni and advocates who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding career achievements and enhanced the mission of the college. Sponsored by the Belk College of Business Alumni Council, the awards were bestowed to four individuals in these categories:
University to observe National Transfer Student Week
UNC Charlotte welcomes new students to campus virtually every semester, and a significant number of them are transfer students.
This year, the University Transfer Center is partnering with other campus units to offer special programs as part of the campus observance of National Transfer Student Week.