General News

Art professors Heather Freeman and Jeff Murphy created the works in the exhibit “Fabled: Flederhund and Other Stories” on display in the Student Union Art Gallery through Friday, Aug. 7.

Some of the images were for their book “Flederhund.” Written for children, “Flederhund” centers on a young boy’s encounters with both imaginary creatures and real places as he searches for his missing dog in Central Europe.

The UNC Charlotte Staff Community Garden, an initiative of the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness, was relocated from behind the Facilities Management/PPS Building to the backyard of the Niner House, near the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts.

With funding from facilities management, and a little sweat equity from staff and student employees, the 14 new, raised-bed plots were constructed and readied for planting. After some initial setup, plants at the new location are taking off.

Archaeologist Shimon Gibson describes the vision for the Mount Zion excavation site near Jerusalem in this video. The dig is a multi-year effort in the ancient city, and UNC Charlotte is the only American university licensed to carry out such excavations in Jerusalem.

Never underestimate the ability of a bizarre plant to bring thousands of visitors to campus. Odie, the Titan Arum, attracted a following during his recent blooming event.

A current production at Chicago’s Steep Theatre Company, directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Robin Witt, has received excellent reviews. “Brilliant Adventures,” by British playwright Alistair McDowall, opened July 9 and runs through Aug. 15. Time Out Chicago praised “Robin Witt’s crack staging,” while Newcity Stage noted her “creative fearlessness.”

During the past academic year, the Department of Music has had access to first-class standard and digital pianos through an association with the Rockley Family Foundation.

To perpetuate this program, these instruments, along with those provided other institutions, will be sold Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9, at the Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts.

Individuals can schedule appointments to attend a “pre-sale” on Friday and Saturday by calling 704-687-1999; a final day sale will be from noon to 5 p.m., Sunday.

Manufacturing Engineering magazine has named Lee College of Engineering alumnus Chris Tyler as one of its “30 under 30” industry professionals who has demonstrated “exceptional talent and leadership in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, which are the essential underpinnings of manufacturing.”

Tyler, who earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University in May, accepted a position with Boeing in St. Louis to continue his research on difficult-to-machine materials, according to the article.

Jack Cathey, an associate professor and Master of Accountancy program director, and Mike McNamara, partner at GreerWalker, will be guests on the July 23 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast that airs at 2 p.m. Cathey will share information about the master’s program, and McNamara will describe GreerWalker’s partnership with the University and why he recruits from the accounting programs.

On July 15, the UNC Charlotte Facilities Management Department launched a new campus resource aimed at helping faculty, staff, students and visitors explore the campus.

The facilities management information systems team, using Google Maps as a building block, has created an interactive map that offers a wealth of information that individuals can access even before they come to campus.

The risk of drowning remains a serious issue for children, but a UNC Charlotte water safety expert is taking part in a national effort to help alleviate that danger. To mark the 100th anniversary of its swimming safety efforts, the American Red Cross has launched a program to cut drowning in half in 50 U.S. cities.