General News
Four graduates among Charlotte Agenda’s 30 Under 30 list
Charlotte Agenda recently released its 2018 Class of 30 Under 30 leaders who are making their impact on the Queen City, and four UNC Charlotte graduates made the list.
Khalia Braswell ’16 is executive director of INTech Foundation Inc. A computer engineer and former user experience engineer at Apple, she is reaching hundreds of African American girls with programs around learning to code. She completed a master’s degree in information technology from UNC Charlotte.
Call for commencement speakers, bell ringers
The Dean of Students Office is seeking student speakers and bell ringers for UNC Charlotte’s Fall Commencement ceremonies (Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15). Faculty and staff are requested to encourage students graduating in December to apply for one of these prestigious honors.
EPIC receives federal grant to research electric vehicle charging solution
UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) was awarded a $942,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an innovative solution related to curbside charging of electric vehicles.
Global studies provide insight into teaching internationally
A group of Cato College of Education students and faculty members are back with memories of and insight into international teaching after a summer program in China and India
Can’t Miss Events
Saturday, Sept. 22
Kids Fest
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UNC Charlotte
Classes to resume Tuesday, University will be in C1 status
UNC Charlotte will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) effective from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, for employees. Offices are expected to be open, with at least minimal operations, and employees are expected to report to work as assigned if they are able
UNC Charlotte extends Condition 2 status, cancels classes on Sept. 17
As a result of expected effects of Tropical Storm Florence, UNC Charlotte will remain in Condition 2 (suspended operations) from 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17.
UNC Charlotte to host second Kids Fest
Professor Jamie Brandon and the School of Nursing have a broad range of interactive activities planned for everyone attending Charlotte Kids Fest on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Construction Internship and Career Fair scheduled
The Lee College of Engineering’s Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management will host a Construction Internship and Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons.
The fair is held each fall for students and employers in and around the construction industry to network and explore career options. The students are predominately construction management and civil engineering technology majors, but the event is open to all students in the Lee College and UNC Charlotte.
University extends Condition 2 status until 5 p.m., Sunday
UNC Charlotte will remain in Condition 2 (suspended operations) through 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, with all weekend classes canceled.