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Russo to discuss national debt on Charlotte Talks Sept. 4

Russo to discuss national debt on Charlotte Talks Sept. 4

   June 21, 2012

Dr. Benjamin Russo, associate professor of economics in the Belk College, will discuss the national debt on "Charlotte Talks" on Thursday, Sept. 4.

The program airs at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM on WFAE, 90.7 FM.An archive filewill be available on the WFAE website on Friday.

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Plath answering reader questions about the economy on CharlotteObserver.com

Plath answering reader questions about the economy on CharlotteObserver.com

   June 21, 2012

Dr. Tony Plath, associate professor of finance, has been putting his expertise on banking and the financial services industry to work on the Charlotte Observer website, answering reader questions on the economy and recent shakeups in investment banking.

The feature, "Ask The Professor," is available through the Observer website at...

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Alumni Advisory Council establishes Belk College Alumni Scholarship

   June 21, 2012

Members of the Belk College’s Alumni Advisory Council recently established a scholarship fund to benefit business students based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership, and financial need.

The Council, chaired by Jeff Stewart ’93, has spent the past few months defining goals and objectives for the upcoming year in four key areas: Alumni Engagement, Mentoring and Career...

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MBA students explore Charlotte's "Southern Roots, Global Vision"

MBA students explore Charlotte's "Southern Roots, Global Vision"

   June 21, 2012

A group of UNC Charlotte M.B.A. students played an important role in
helping PBS television personality Charlie Rose prepare for a prestigious
hosting assignment.

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Business Week names UNC Charlotte an "Innovation U"

   June 21, 2012

Business Week magazine has named UNC Charlotte one of the ten most innovative colleges and universities in the United States. According to the magazine, UNC Charlotte and the other universities profiled "punch above their weight in tech development."

The full article and list of universities is available at...

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Belk College installs hand-sanitizer dispenser to combat H1N1 flu virus

   June 21, 2012

In an effort to combat the spread of the H1N1 flu virus and other communicable diseases, the Belk College of Business hasinstalled Purell instant hand sanitizer dispensers on each floor of the Friday Building,conveniently located in the common areas of each floor.

The dispensers are motion activated:Simply hold your hand twoinches below the unit, and it will dispense the sanitizing foam...

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Road closures affect traffic near UNC Charlotte main campus

   June 21, 2012

Visitors to UNC Charlotte should be aware of a major construction project in the area which will affect traffic flow in the University City area.

Specifically, southbound NC 49 (University City Boulevard)is closed at the intersection of US 29 (North Tryon Street) and is expected to remain closed through most of 2011. Southbound traffic is being diverted to Harris...

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Feb. 1 Charlotte alumni event rescheduled to April 24

   June 21, 2012

The wine tasting event for Charlotte-area Belk College alumni, originally scheduled for Feb. 1 and cancelled due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled.

It will now take place on Tuesday, April 24, beginning at 6:00 PM The location, Myers Park Country Club,has not changed.

Alumni and guests who registered for the Feb. 1 event are asked to reconfirm their reservation by email...

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BAC member David Hauser appointed to UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees

BAC member David Hauser appointed to UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees

   June 21, 2012

FairPoint Communications CEO David Hauser recentlywas sworn in as a member of the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees.

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Freakonomics authors to launch Belk College’s new speaker series, Nov. 4

Freakonomics authors to launch Belk College’s new speaker series, Nov. 4

   June 21, 2012

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

The authors of the best-selling Freakonomics books will take center stage as the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte inaugurates a new speaker series.

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