General News

The UNC Charlotte Shakespeare in Action initiative has entered the final year of a six-year project to address all of Shakespeare’s plays before the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death in April 2016. Tackling six plays a year in formats ranging from lectures to full-blown theatrical productions, the “36 in 6” project has left for this final season the play that many consider to be Shakespeare’s best “The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” The Department of Theatre will present “Hamlet” Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Black Box Theater in the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts.

Susan Funk, a former member of the University’s Counseling Center, will talk about mindfulness at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union, Room 200.

Funk is a clinical psychologist specializing in providing treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression and spiritual and existential concerns; she integrates mindfulness practices into most of her work. She said her passion is to help people find some peace in their busy and often chaotic lives; get connected to their true, authentic selves; and learn how to listen to the wisdom of their bodies, minds and spirits.

Graduating near the top of her class from the University’s School of Nursing, Kailey Filter left campus as one of the most decorated Air Force ROTC cadets in the country. Earlier this month, the second lieutenant was named U.S.A.F. Cadet of the Year, an unrivaled honor in the field, said Lt. Col. Richard Sanders, commander of the AFROTC detachment at UNC Charlotte.

Adult Student Week is Nov. 2-6, and the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES) is scheduling several events as part of its celebration.

The observance kicks off from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2; adult and nontraditional students are invited to join OASES for pizza and cookies in the Barnard Building, Room 106.

The National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), the national accrediting agency for dance and dance-related activities, has granted full membership to UNC Charlotte, making the University one of its 79 accredited institutions. Gained through an intensive peer review process, membership is granted only to institutions that meet all of the standards of NASD.

Margaret Spellings, president of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas and former U.S. Secretary of Education, was elected president of the 17-campus University of North Carolina during a special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors Oct. 23. 

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois welcomed Gov. Pat McCrory and other dignitaries to campus Oct. 22 for a ceremonial signing of a bill that authorizes the state to vote on the Connect N.C. bond package. The $2 billion in bonds for economic development and infrastructure would include funding for the growth of science education at UNC Charlotte, specifically $90 million for a critically needed new science building.

The bond issue will be included on the state’s primary election ballot on March 15, 2016.

The Vickie and Gene Johnson Marching Band Center was officially dedicated on Wednesday, Oct. 21. For Chancellor Philip L. Dubois, the new building represents one more important step in the formation of a reputable football program at UNC Charlotte.

In his remarks, Dubois recalled feeling something was amiss at the first home game three years ago — even though the 49ers came away with a 52-7 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels before a packed crowd in Jerry Richardson Stadium.

The popular Inside UNC Charlotte service Swap-n-Shop is being expanded through a trial partnership with OfficeAccord, a software as service provider that specializes in creating branded digital bulletin boards that enable employees to buy and sell personal items, arrange ride shares, organize “meet ups” and find housing. 

Inside UNC Charlotte users will continue to access Swap-n-Shop using their NinerNet credentials. To promote a more private, trusted community, posts will not be public, thus, requiring employees to log in to view the site.

This year marks 50 years of service and dedication to the field of engineering by UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering.

While the college can trace its roots to the University’s early beginnings, 1965 is recognized as the official start of the college; it is the first year bachelor’s degrees were awarded. During its first 50 years, Lee College has expanded undergraduate and graduate academic programs, built new laboratories and developed a number of cutting-edge research programs, and a focus on student success has been a constant.