Student Life
Doctoral student in organizational science receives national award
David Askay, a Ph.D. student in organizational science, has received one of the most prestigious national research awards presented to students doing communication studies research.
The National Communication Association (NCA) presents the Donald P. Cushman Memorial Award for the top-ranked student-authored paper from all NCA units that competitively rank papers for programming at the NCA annual convention.
Union gallery showcasing Native American art, reception set for Nov. 13
The exhibit “Four Directions: A Journey Through Native American Art” is on display through Friday, Nov. 30, in the Student Union Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13.
The exhibit’s theme centers on the relationship between traditional and contemporary Native American art forms. Native American artists from Southwest, Plains and Eastern tribes contributed work to the show. UNC Charlotte student artists also are featured.
University to host regional Multicultural Leadership Conference
UNC Charlotte’s 11th annual Multicultural Leadership Conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Cone University Center.
The conference attracts nearly 250 students from the Southeast to explore diversity and leadership. Workshops are led by graduate students, staff members, faculty and advisors from UNC Charlotte and visiting universities. Registration is $20 for UNC Charlotte students and $75 for non-UNC Charlotte students open now through the date of the conference.