General News

“Figures in Painting,” an exhibit that showcases artwork from students in the Department of Art & Art History, is on display through Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Student Union Art Gallery.
The studio course “Figure in Painting” is an intermediate painting class that explores the human form as a vehicle for artistic expression. Students use acrylic paints mixed with a variety of other compatible media to observe and experiment with anatomical structure.

Crews will begin clearing trees near the Toby Creek Greenway the week of Sept. 15 where the CATS Blue Line Extension will cross the creek as it heads toward the planned UNC Charlotte station.
Greenway users should exercise caution when crossing the work zone. During times when equipment crosses the greenway, personnel should be onsite to guide greenway users, according to Charlotte Area Transit System officials.
Construction work is expected to continue through the opening of the extension, which is expected in 2017.

James Grymes, interim chair of music, will discuss his book “Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkets Hour” on the Sept. 11 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast. He also will discuss the upcoming “Violins of Hope” event scheduled for Sept. 11 in Robinson Hall’s Belk Theater.
Employees can watch “The Live Wire” at their desks or on their mobile devices starting at 2 p.m.

UNC Charlotte was one of three public universities cited by the Chronicle of Higher Education for making substantial progress in narrowing graduation gaps between students in underrepresented minority groups and white students.

The McColl Center for Art + Innovation will celebrate its 15th anniversary with the presentation of “Arctic Utopia,” a major exhibition of mixed media sculptures, videos and site-specific installations by Marek Ranis, UNC Charlotte assistant professor of art and 1999 McColl Center alumnus.
The exhibit opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, and it will be displayed through Saturday, Nov. 22.

Colleges and universities that receive federal funding must comply with regulations outlined in Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972, which have been revised a number of times since their passage.

The Office of Academic Services is holding free workshops during September for University advisors on a number of topics. Prospective participants can complete an online form for session(s) they plan to attend.

“Can the Police Search Your Cell Phone?” is the topic for the annual Constitution Day panel discussion scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.

History, politics and social traditions can influence what people eat. Foodies, farmers, educators and advocates will explore “farm to table” and sustainability questions during the community discussion “Soul Food: A Contemporary and Historical Exploration of New South Food” on Thursday, Oct. 2, at UNC Charlotte Center City.