November 9

UNC Charlotte faculty are encouraged to share the Gambrell Student Research Fellowship opportunity with eligible master’s students. The application deadline has been extended to this Wednesday, Nov. 11. The fellowship will provide up to five students with the opportunity to pursue a research project of interest to them while working alongside Charlotte Urban Institute researchers and a community partner. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in community-engaged research, research translation and professional development while receiving tuition support and a stipend. The 18-month fellowship begins in January 2027 and is open to full-time master’s students who are originally from North or South Carolina. No prior research experience is required. Faculty are encouraged to notify students who may qualify and direct them to apply through the Niners Scholars Portal.Learn more about eligibility and the fellowship: Gambrell Student Research Fellowship

Join Atkins Library on Nov. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. for an engaging conversation between award-winning children’s author and illustrator Gail Haley and Professor of English Mark West. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view Haley’s original illustrations in person while she shares the stories behind her work. This special event will showcase the library’s extensive archive of Haley’s art, including linocut prints and blocks. We are pleased to present this program to mark the 50th anniversary of Haley receiving the Kate Greenaway Medal for distinguished illustration for The Post Office Cat. The main event will be held in the Dalton Rare Book and Manuscript Room on the tenth floor of Atkins Library, followed by light refreshments in the adjacent 10th floor study area featuring the best views on campus. Space is limited; registration is required. The event is a Julian D. Mason Talk on Rare Books.

Charlotte Global is pleased to announce the second annual Global Learning Symposium during the International Education Week on Wednesday November 18, 3.30-5.30 p.m. in Student Union 340. This year’s symposium centers on the theme of Spaces of Exchange: Fostering Cross-Cultural Exchange Among Educators, Students, and Communities, highlighting the powerful impact of education exchange on academic, personal and professional development. This event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, and staff around the value and impact of international education exchange in all formats. All are welcome; registration is requested. For questions, please contact globaleducation@charlotte.edu.

Planning international travel on University business? Join Charlotte Global and UNC Charlotte’s Concur administrator during International Education Week for an International Travel Request Virtual Information Session on Nov. 16th at 2pm or Nov. 20th at 9:30am (via Zoom) to learn how to submit and navigate the new international travel approval process in Concur, avoid common errors, and get your questions answered.