General News
Connect NC Bond – education fuels job growth
Trustee Sharon Decker calls Connect NC bond “essential” to state’s economic future.
Theatre Department to stage postmodern masterpiece ‘Hamletmachine’
The UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre will present “Hamletmachine” Friday, March 18, through Tuesday, March 22, in the Anne Belk Theater of the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts.
‘Nexos’ to examine Latino vote and the 2016 presidential election
David Leal, professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin, and Federico Rios, program director of Elementary School Services at Communities in Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg, will lead a public conversation about Latino votes in the presidential campaigns on Thursday, March 31.
“Nexos: The 2016 Presidential Election and the Latino/a Vote” will be held at UNC Charlotte Center City; doors open at 5 p.m., and the program will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m.
University to host National Council for Black Studies 40th conference
The UNC Charlotte Africana Studies Department will host the 40th annual conference of the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) from Thursday, March 17, through Saturday, March 19, at the Omni Hotel. The 2016 theme is “Forty Years of Black Studies in the Local, National and Global Spaces: Past Accomplishments and New Directions.”
Thrash, Tillman to give poetry readings
Poets Venus Thrash and Cedric Tillman will participate in the 2016 Black Poetry Series at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
Early voting continues through March 12
Saturday, March 12, is the final day of early voting in advance of the March 15 primary; University City Regional Library is an early voting site. Its location makes it convenient for faculty and staff members who decide to cast their ballots before the normal election date.
Jeffrey Leak, president of the Faculty Council and professor of English, voted early, and he encourages fellow employees to engage in this civic exercise.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is partnering with UNC Charlotte Dining Services to celebrate National Nutrition Month. From noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, SoVi Dining Hall will offer new, exciting menu items at the various stations.
Also, registered dietitian Beth Mack will be on hand to answer questions about nutrition and mindful eating and provide tips to improve one’s diet. Nutritional information and other healthy eating resources will be displayed, too.
Opening reception scheduled for Rowe exhibits
Rowe Galleries will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, for three coinciding exhibitions.
“Drawing into Space,” will feature works by Hollis Hammonds, a visiting artist at the McColl Center, and students from the Department of Art + Art History. Their efforts explore drawing and its relationship to three-dimensional space. Hammonds and student will speak about the work in a panel discussion at 4 p.m., March 17, in Rowe Arts Building, Room 130.
Winners named in annual Staff Council Chili/Soup Cook-off
Dennis Kowalski from facilities management was the fan favorite at the recent Staff Council Chili/Soup Cook-off for his brisket chili.
Best table decoration went to Kim Hight from the Financial Aid Office. She prepared the entry “My Mama’s Recipe.”
While the fan favorite was decided by votes from employees who sampled the entries, Erin Ritter from financial aid was named the Staff Council’s favorite for her “49er Miner Chili.” Debby Watts from the Venture program was the council’s second-favorite recipe (Venture Backpacker’s Chili Warmup).