March 24

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. Register by March 26 to attend on April 2, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Halton Reading Room of Atkins Library. A light lunch will be served. Visit the Faculty Showcase webpages to learn more about the upcoming showcase and past events.

Join us on April 8 or 9 for a virtual town hall to hear the latest updates on Charlotte’s general education program. We’ll highlight key initiatives, share findings from the 2024 assessment of the communication and critical thinking competencies, and provide details about the Fall 2025 launch of Foundations in American Democracy courses (AMDM, HIST, POLS, and CAPI 1575s). Bring your questions, share your insights, and join the conversation as we continue to shape the future of our general education curriculum and strengthen our commitment to faculty and student learning.

• Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 – 2:50 PM, via Zoom (Register)
• Wednesday, April 9, 11:00 – 11:50 AM, via Zoom (Register)

Nexus: Networking Across Disciplines fosters the emergence of interdisciplinary research teams by providing faculty with structured opportunities to learn about one another’s research and brainstorm areas of mutual interest. Through a series of summer workshops, Nexus supports the initial stages of project development as faculty formulate shared research questions, consider analytical strategies, and identify potential funding sources.

Nexus 2025 aims to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations that advance our understanding of community health and well-being and inform the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions to persistent challenges. Workshops will be held on May 15-16 and August 13, 2025, with working groups expected to brainstorm ideas over the summer. Details and application forms are available on the Nexus website. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7.
Nexus 2025 is organized by the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Division of Research with support from the Cato College of Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Computing and Informatics. Questions can be directed to CHESS Associate Dean for Research and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Beth Whitaker.

eBooks and ILL Pilot Project

Atkins Library pilots a project this semester to experiment with fulfilling requests for whole e-books via interlibrary loan (ILL) in PDF format for graduate students, faculty and staff. Sign up   

Behind the Screens Series, Part 3
Coffee and Conversations: Navigating the New Media Landscape

To conclude our series “Behind the Screens: Exploring Social Media Ownership and Digital Privacy,” join us for an informal event focused on the pressing topics shaping our media landscape. Engage in open conversations with fellow students, faculty, and staff about media ownership, digital literacy, censorship, digital privacy, and future directions of our media landscape. Share reflections and exchange ideas from your life, work, and research while connecting with others. Attendees can also learn more about the Critical Media Literacy Collaborative and opportunities to get involved. Coffee and tea will be provided. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

• Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 – 11:00  AM, Halton Reading Room (Register)