General News
Connaughton segment to air on ‘North Carolina Now’
John Connaughton from the Belk College of Business discusses his recent Babson Capital/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast with Stephen Ward, executive director of University communications, for a segment that will air on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Now” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10.
UNC Charlotte conference to address veterans’ health services needs
“Access to Culturally Competent Health Services: Serving Military Veterans from a Holistic Perspective” is a half-day conference scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in UNC Charlotte’s Cone University Center McKnight Hall.
Panel discussion to address ‘Why the Health of the Black American Male Matters’
UNC Charlotte representatives and other panelists will discuss “Heart and Soul: What the Health of the Black American Male Means to the Entire Community” at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
This discussion is the fourth event in the ongoing “Real Talk: A Community Conversation – The Black American Male and Why He Still Matters in the 21st Century,” being presented by the Gantt Center and the University’s Center for the Study of the New South in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Lee College recognizes Cavalline, Whelan with teaching awards
The Lee College of Engineering presented its 2014 Excellence in Teaching Awards to Tara Cavalline from the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for undergraduate teaching and Matt Whelan from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for graduate teaching.
Cavalline was honored as teacher who genuinely cares for her students and has an approachable demeanor. She makes every effort to know each of her students and their personalities.
Campus presentations by director of University space management and utilization finalists
Chancellor Philip L. Dubois noted during this year’s Convocation that the University is recruiting a Director of University Space Management and Utilization, a new EPA position. The director will report to Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor for facilities, with a dotted-line report to the senior associate provost of academic affairs.
Hartley’s ‘Hamlet’ wins Audiobook of the Year
“Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,” a novelization of Shakespeare’s tragedy by Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare Andrew Hartley and co-author David Hewson, has been named the 2014 Audiobook of the Year.
Two art professors receive ASC grants
Heather Freeman, associate professor of digital media, and Marek Ranis, assistant professor of sculpture, will receive 2015 Regional Artist Project grants from the Arts & Science Council (ASC).
Johnson Foundation poll recognizes work by UNC Charlotte researchers
“Por Nuestros Ojos: Understanding Social Determinants of Health through the Eyes of Youth,” co-authored by a number of UNC Charlotte researchers, was named among the four most influential research pieces related to health care disparities for 2014, according to the Culture of Health Reader Poll by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, considered the largest philanthropic efforts devoted to public health.
Mobile mammography unit coming to campus
The Charlotte Radiology Breast Center’s mobile mammography unit will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the loading dock area behind the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
Members of the campus community can schedule an appointment with the unit by calling 704-367-2232, ext. 6241. The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is coordinating this event.