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Beyond the survey
Three researchers affiliated with the Center for Leadership Science, George Banks, Wenwen Dou and Scott Tonidandel, are harnessing AI and reshaping how we think about leadership development.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s 2026-27 competition opens Tuesday, Feb. 18. Learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad for teaching or research, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
- International Women’s Day Celebration: The Office of International Programs is accepting nominations for the International Women’s Day celebration. This is an opportunity to highlight a UNC Charlotte community member who has positively contributed to global efforts. Nomination and registration forms are now open; self-nominations are welcome.
- Upgrade Your Devices: To avoid interruption, please upgrade your device to the latest operating system. Mac users should do so before the automatic update Monday, March 3.
What you need to know: students
- Part-time Job Fair: Save the date for the Part-time Job Fair Wednesday, March 12, in the Popp Martin Student Union. Network with employers hiring for seasonal, part-time, temporary and non-degreed positions.
- First-Gen Excellence Awards: Applications for the Spring First-Generation Excellence Awards are open through Monday, Feb. 24, for first-generation graduating seniors. Applications are based on self-nominations for the Community Impact and Golden Achievement Academic awards.
event spotlight
Join the Honors College for the fifth annual Failure Showcase from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, in CHHS, Room 376. Featured speakers include Frenchie Wilson Brown ’91 and Gene Johnson ’73, among others. Please RSVP to attend.
Upcoming Events: students
- Great Decisions Lecture: Register for “U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy ,” scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, presented by Dale Smith, professor and chair of global studies. The lecture is part of the 2025 Great Decisions lecture series.
- Failure Showcase: Join the Honors College for the fifth annual Failure Showcase from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, in CHHS, Room 376. Featured speakers include North Carolina House Leader Robert Reives II, District Judge Kimberly Herrick and Gene Johnson ’73. Please RSVP to attend.
- International Speaker Series: The next International Speaker Series event is from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room. Nicole Binter-Baksian, ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, will discuss Luxembourg’s role in international affairs, contributions to economic innovation and more.
- For the First: A First-Gen Salary Negotiation workshop will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room. Niner Finances will host a session to guide first-generation Niners on building negotiating skills and preparing for upcoming job offers.
Additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff
- Great Decisions Lecture: Register for “U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy,” scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, presented by Dale Smith, professor and chair of global studies. The lecture is part of the 2025 Great Decisions lecture series.
- 49er Mart Users: Attend the 49er Mart Virtual Forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27. Registration is encouraged on the Learning and Development Portal, and more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
Only at charlotte
Congratulations to Erik Byker, a professor in the Cato College of Education Department of Reading and Elementary Education, who is among the 2025 recipients of the UNC Board of Governors Awards for Teaching Excellence.
Around campus
Congratulations to Whitney Wilson and Harrison Hieb from UNC Charlotte’s Office of University Marketing and Communications for winning an Emmy Award in the Technology Category for the video “The Science of Spiders,” from the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Read how the University recently honored the enduring 50-year legacy of historically Black fraternities and sororities at an event at the Star Quad, located between the Barnhardt Student Activity Center and Atkins Library.
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