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‘Discipline that Works’ topic of Nov. 18 lunch and learn
The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the lunch and learn “Discipline that Works” from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Student Union, Room 200.
Organizers note this event should provide helpful information for faculty and staff members who are parents or child caretakers. Participants should register online and bring their lunch to enjoy during the presentation.
$13 million gift extends Levine Scholars Program
The prestigious Levine Scholars Program will continue to accommodate exceptional student-leaders from across the country through 2024 following a new gift commitment of nearly $13 million to UNC Charlotte from Leon and Sandra Levine through their foundation.
The extension of the merit scholarship program was formally announced today at a ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Student Union. Along with the Levines, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois; program administrators; current and former Levine Scholars and staff, faculty and friends of the University; participated in the event.
Chancellor, wife elected to AASCU positions
Chancellor Philip L. Dubois has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), an organization of state-supported institutions that offer degree programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.
The chancellor’s wife, Lisa Lewis Dubois, was elected to a one-year term as chair of the Planning Committee for AASCU Spouses and Partners.
Dubois tells Latin American Chamber of University growth, programs and services
Higher education is critical to the growth of urban areas, such as Charlotte, and how the University has instituted a number of programs and services to support the region’s growing Hispanic population were key points Chancellor Philip L. Dubois stressed as UNC Charlotte hosted an on-campus meeting of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Staff Council Fall Festival attracts probable record crowd
Estimating attendance can be difficult, but Staff Council officials are confident this year’s Fall Festival set a record for attendance.
Chancellor touts University’s benefits in South Iredell County visit
Chancellor Philip L. Dubois recently spoke to the South Iredell Developer’s Council, where he focused on how UNC Charlotte is a driving force of economic growth and intellectual capital for the region. Alumnus Brad Howard (’02), CEO of the Langtree Group, extended the invitation for the chancellor to deliver the keynote speech at the council meeting.
ACCEHW ‘Lunch and Learn’ to focus on dealing with difficult people
The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the lunch and learn program “How to Deal with a Difficult Person” at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Student Union, Room 200.
Interactions with difficult people can affect confidence, mood, focus and productivity. Learn how to recognize and cope with common difficult behaviors to make encounters more manageable. Register to attend online; for more information, visit yourhealth.charlotte.edu.
Local, state officials attend CEEC ribbon-cutting ceremony
UNC Charlotte recently hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC); the event coincided with on-campus meetings by the N.C. State Board of Education.
University, local and state leaders talked about how the CEEC was an example of innovative, educational concepts that have increased in popularity across North Carolina.
Burgess joins UNC Charlotte as director of University compliance
Susan Burgess is director of University compliance, a new position that is responsible for the development, implementation, operation and oversight of an enterprise-wide program to ensure the institution’s adherence to its legal, ethical and regulatory obligations.
Innovation agent Charles Best to speak
Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, will deliver a presentation at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
Named to Fortune magazine’s “40 Under 40 Hottest Rising Stars in Business” for three consecutive years, Best is considered a pioneer in citizen philanthropy. A former history teacher in the Bronx, Best created the nonprofit DonorsChoose.org as a simple way to address educational inequality. At the website, public school teachers could create classroom project requests, and donors could pick the projects they wanted to support.