General News
University Title IX series to continue with town hall meeting
As part of the on going series “Forty IX’ers: Know Your Title IX,” the University will host a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17, in the Student Union, Room 340 CF.
The “Forty IX’ers: Know Your Title IX” series is sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Title IX Office, Center for Wellness Promotion and the Dean of Students Office, in conjunction with the Feminist Union. Its purpose is to address issues of sexual assault, stalking, and relationship violence.
Holiday challenge to ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’
The Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less annual holiday challenge to “Maintain, Don’t Gain” will run from Monday, Nov. 17, through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Members of the State Health Plan can sign up for this free challenge, which includes seven weekly newsletters, daily tips, health holiday recipes and motivation and support from other participants. More information and registration is online.
Students’ designs part of national competition, public can vote for People’s Choice Award
College of Arts + Architecture students Rob Bates, Kellie Funderburk, Kaitlin McCluskey and Jemima Omalay are semifinalists for the official poster competition to promote the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championship being held in Greensboro. This national contest is being coordinated by Greensboro arts organization Greenhill.
Workshop to focus on advising students on academic probation
The Office of Academic Services is sponsoring the free workshop “Advising Students on Academic Probation” at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Friday Building, Room 116.
Richard Lejk, associate professor, College of Computing and Informatics, and Carolyn Blattner, associate director for student success, University Center for Academic Excellence, will facilitate this session that highlights the 49er Rebound Program and other support for students on probation.
Storrs Gallery to display artist’s ‘False Front’
The Storrs Gallery will exhibit “False Front,” works by Ted Lott from Wednesday, Nov. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 15.
Second Charlotte Dance Marathon raises $49,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital
In a demonstration of community engagement, more than 600 UNC Charlotte students danced the night away recently in support of the Levine Children’s Hospital. The marathon capped a number of fundraising events across campus that raised $49,015.
University to observe International Education Week, Spanish ambassador to speak
International Education Week 2014 is Nov. 18-22. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an opportunity to highlight the University’s commitment to global and international understanding through programming, lectures, presentations and more.
Encore of ‘Becoming Social Security Savvy’ scheduled
The Continuing Education Office and PORTAL are offering an encore of “Becoming Social Security Savvy” at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 18, in PORTAL Building, Room 242.
MSW program ranked most affordable in the nation
UNC Charlotte’s Master of Social Work degree is the most affordable program in the nation, according to the website Social Work Degree Guide.
To select its list, the website looked at a number of resources, including the average in-state graduate tuition listed on the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator. The guide noted that for the top 100 graduate social work degrees, the average in-state tuition in 2014 was $15,416. It listed UNC Charlotte’s MSW tuition at $4,008.