March 3

Victoria Christopher Murray Author Talk

Join us for an engaging and inspiring talk with the New York Times Best Selling author, Victoria Christopher Murray! Known for her compelling storytelling through the lens of the past, Murray will discuss her latest works, share insights into her writing process, and reflect on her journey as one of the leading voices in contemporary fiction. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the author of bestselling novels like “The Personal Librarian” and “The Ex-Whisperer.” Bring your questions and join us for a lively conversation! In partnership with The Society, Incorporated Supporting the Arts, Greater Charlotte Chapter. There will be time for Q&A and book signing at the end of the program. 

• Thursday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Halton Reading Room (Register)

Digital Humanities @ Charlotte Meetup

Join us for a campus meetup of digital humanities (DH) practitioners, enthusiasts and those interested in learning more about DH and connecting with others. This will be an opportunity to share your DH research and/or projects, and make connections for current and future collaborations. We would also like to work together to build a collective idea of what DH looks like on our campus. Pastries and coffee/tea will be provided.

• Thursday, March 13, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Area 49, Visualization Lab (2nd floor of Atkins Library) (Register)

Behind the Screens Series

Join the Critical Media Literacy Collaborative, Niner Times, and Atkins Library for a series of engaging panel discussions and workshops to explore social media ownership and digital privacy. Part two is
“Scrolling Smarter: Managing Your Digital Privacy.” This hands-on workshop is designed to help you navigate the digital world with confidence. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of digital privacy and media literacy. Following this introduction, attendees can explore interactive stations where you can complete practical tasks like adjusting privacy settings on popular social media platforms, learning quick fact-checking techniques, and discovering tools to safeguard your personal information online. This event is part two of the series Behind the Screens: Exploring Social Media Ownership and Digital Privacy. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

• Wednesday, March 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Halton Reading Room (Register)

Join us for this year’s Faculty Professional Development Showcase to learn how fellow faculty made improvements in their teaching as a result of their participation in professional development activities around campus. The purpose of this event is both to raise awareness, and celebrate faculty best practices at UNC Charlotte. It is hosted by the Office for Assessment and Accreditation, Center for Teaching and Learning, Atkins Library, Communication Across the Curriculum, and the Office of Sustainability. Visit the Faculty Showcase webpage to learn more about the upcoming showcase and past events. 

• Wednesday, April 2, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Halton Reading Room (Register)

*A light lunch will be served.

AI: Submit a Proposal to the 3rd AI Summit – Due March 10 

• One week left to submit your AI stories, lightning talks, active workshops, and lesson simulations to the Call for Proposals!
  • New this year: External collaborators and students are welcome to present alongside UNC Charlotte faculty or academic staff.
• Registration is now open! Register by April 7

New AI Workshops: Celebrate AI Literacy Day at Charlotte on March 28 through April

• A full-day of new topics to learn about AI on March 28 (Friday)
  • Engage Students with AI-Curated Course Scenarios and Case Studies
    • Mar 28, 10:00am – 10:45am
    • Apr 9, 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Gen-AI for Narrative Skills and Visual Storytelling
    • Mar 28, 10:45am – 11:30am
    • Apr 9, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Understanding Gen Z: The AI Generation
    • Mar 28, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
    • Apr 9, 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Part 1: Navigating NotebookLM – Constructing Self-Guided Learning Techniques for Students
    • Mar 28, 1:30pm – 2:15pm
    • Apr 7, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Part 2: Navigating NotebookLM – Designing New Course Activities for Canvas
    • Mar 28, 2:15pm – 3:00pm
    • Apr 3, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
• Learn more about AI Literacy Day and register for sessions
  

Attend the SoTL Research Scholars Series on March 11, 17, and 19

• Join the SoTL Scholars Series to explore faculty-led research on impactful teaching and learning through UNC Charlotte’s SoTL Grants Program.
  • Session 1- March 11: by Lufei Young, Apryl Alexander, Juliana Marino
  • Session 2- March 17: by Qiong Cheng, Kathleen Jordan, Melinda Pierce, Nadia Najjar, Lijuan Cao
  • Session 3- March 19: Madelyn Colonnesem, Laura McCorkle, Harini Ramaprasad, Meera Sridhar
• Learn more, register for sessions, and access SoTL project proposals

Come Walk With US: CTL’s First-Ever Walking Workshop on March 11 and 17

• A Walkshop on Narrative Intelligence: Use the Power of Story in Your Teaching

• March 11, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• March 17, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Learn more about all other CTL events and workshops this Spring.