John David Smith, Charles Stone Distinguished Professor of History, will present “Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation and the U.S. Colored Troops” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, as part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Emancipation Proclamation programs. This talk will be in main library’s Francis Auditorium (320 N. Tryon St.).
It’s a common misperception that heart disease shouldn’t be considered as a serious threat among women.
Despite statistics from the American Heart Association showing that one in three U.S. women die from heart disease—making it the leading cause of death for American women—only 20 percent of women say they believe that heart disease is the greatest threat to their health.
Sherry and John Petersik, authors of the New York Times bestselling book “Young House Love,” will be on campus at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Barnes & Noble at UNC Charlotte in the Student Union.
A week before the Super Bowl, Dan Grano, associate professor of communication studies, will participate in the BagNewsSalon webinar on sports and media images at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27.
This summer Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) and Venture will partner to launch SOAR Outdoor, a five-day outdoor orientation program for freshmen and transfer students. Two groups of eight will be recruited to participate in this pilot program.
The 2013 legislative session has convened, and elected officials will begin to work on the state’s two-year budget. UNC Charlotte leaders have determined institutional priorities, which must be presented to the UNC Board of Governors.
Chartwells Dining Services and the University have begun a new composting collection procedure that will reduce waste going forward. Now, all pulped food will be composted.
Niner Nation spirit will be displayed full force during Homecoming Week 2013, a celebration of activities and events that culminates with the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 2, as the Charlotte 49ers take on the University of Massachusetts. The game, at 2 p.m.
As part of Black History Month, Jawole Willa Jo Sollar, founder and artistic director of Urban Bush Women, will share her perspectives on art as a tool for liberation in a conversation scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
The Charlotte 49ers have struck a partnership with CW 46 WJZY to bring broadcasts of upcoming Atlantic 10 conference men’s basketball road games at George Washington and Butler into the Charlotte market.
As part of Homecoming, the Staff Council is sponsoring a decorating contest, a chili cook-off and a scavenger hunt.
The decorating contest is open to individual faculty and staff members or offices. Participants will be judged on their theme and originality; remember to use the University colors.
