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Dr. José Gámez gets well-deserved community engagement award
UNC Charlotte faculty and staff work closely with University City Partners to help us achieve our mission. Because of that, we enthusiastically share the news that one of our campus friends has been honored for his work here and across the region. Dr. José Gámez,...
Music, dance, theater and art abound this fall at UNC Charlotte
If you like the arts, you will absolutely love the next five weeks at UNC Charlotte. Student and faculty performances will range from a rare version of “Hamlet” in the intimate Black Box Theater to a Faculty and Friends tribute to composer in residence Dr. Walter...
Electrolux Charlotte hits the $1 million milestone in donations
Electrolux announced on Oct. 6 that it has donated more than $1 million in appliances to Charlotte area non-profits. The most recent donation - Frigidaire refrigerators to Crisis Assistance Ministry, valued at more than $100,000 - brings the total value of appliance...
TIAA-CREF volunteers give cyber advice to Vance High teens
Fifty volunteers from TIAA-CREF spent Oct. 1 at Vance High School, giving advice to 600 students on ways to prevent and cope with online cruelty, often called cyber-bullying. The volunteers also discussed the importance of maintaining a positive digital “footprint” –...
Boy Scout Troop 13 puts greenway litter in its place
Fifteen Scouts and adults from Troop 13 spent several hours recently in University Research Park, sloshing through Mallard Creek and digging through underbrush in search of trash. The Scout Troop, sponsored by University City United Methodist Church, filled a dozen...
University community helping restock Niner Student Food Pantry
The recent UNC Charlotte Homecoming Week featured dozens of outlets for 49ers pride. One activity, however, sought to touch 49ers' hearts. On Oct. 21, volunteers collected canned goods on the big plaza across the street from the Student Union. The donations went to...
Start your Thanksgiving Day with Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk
Don’t just pig out (or gobble turkey!) this Thanksgiving. Start your holiday at the Turkey Trot 5K walk and run through University City. That feast will taste even better, knowing that you burned some calories and helped support a good cause as well, the Sickle Cell...