General News

On the Oct. 8 edition of “The Live Wire,” Dave Broome, vice chancellor for legal affairs and general counsel, talked about the recent state law that allows conceal-carry guns on college campuses and how University policy was revised accordingly.

The Novant Health Breast Center’s mobile unit will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the loading dock behind the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
According to Novant Health officials, mammograms are covered as a preventative screening every 366 days starting at age 40 for most insurance plans; prospective participants should bring their insurance card.
Appointments are not required, but they are recommended. To reserve a time in advance, call 704-384-7226.

The 2013 Giving Green Campaign is off to a strong start, and the Giving Green incentive raffles are a way to keep that momentum going.
The first Giving Green raffle will be Thursday, Oct. 10. Throughout the day, University employees can win a prize if they make a contribution to any or all of the Giving Green beneficiaries – Arts & Science Council, State Employees Combined Campaign or the UNC Charlotte Foundation.

The University Career Center’s annual Majors Day, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, is an opportunity for students to explore all of their academic options, including majors, minors, concentrations and certificates.
Representatives from all of the University’s colleges and departments will be at Majors Day to talk with students about their respective programs. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cone University Center Lucas Room.

The Lee College of Engineering has awarded its Alan Kulwicki Memorial Scholarship to Justin LaDuke. A formal presentation will be made Friday, Oct. 11, at Charlotte Motor Speedway prior to the Dollar General 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Internal Audit Department notes that everyone has a role to play in cyber security.
Cyber Security Awareness month is an opportunity to engage University stakeholders, as well as the general public, about the need to create a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment, said Tom York, director of internal audit. Constantly evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government and law enforcement to the private sector and most importantly, the public.

Elizabeth Rollins recently joined UNC Charlotte as the director of financial aid. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of higher education financial aid.
In undertaking this role, Rollins plans to streamline financial aid processes within the office, and she said she plans to implement a “more holistic approach to customer service, ensuring the financial aid staff provides a positive experience during every meeting with students and/or parents.”

Babson Capital Management has renewed its sponsorship of the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast with a new three-year agreement. Babson Capital has sponsored the program since 2010.
The forecast will continue to be known as the Babson Capital/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast, and Forecast Director John Connaughton will continue to hold the title of Babson Capital Professor of Financial Economics in the Belk College of Business.

The University’s inaugural Homecoming game is Saturday, Oct. 12, and the UNC Charlotte Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is realizing its goal to construct a home for a deserving family. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community have joined together for this first-ever, on-campus Habitat build that is underway at the corner of University City Boulevard and John Kirk Drive.