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Alumni-owned company profiled in Fortune Small Business

Alumni-owned company profiled in Fortune Small Business

   June 21, 2012

Choice Translating, the company owned by Belk College alumni Michelle and Vernon Menard, wasrecently featured in Fortune Small Business.

The article, "Found in translation: Avoiding multilingual gaffes," discusses Choice Translating's role in advising multi-national coporations on how to avoid cultural mishaps when translating brand names and marketing...

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UNC Charlotte economist expects state’s economy to grow in 2008, despite lags at national level

UNC Charlotte economist expects state’s economy to grow in 2008, despite lags at national level

   June 21, 2012

The North Carolina economy is expected to continue its seventh year of economic expansion in 2008, according to UNC Charlotte economist John E. Connaughton, who released his quarterly forecast for the state today.

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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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UNC Charlotte SIFE chapter to host etiquette dinner Nov. 12

   June 21, 2012

The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at UNC Charlotte will host their sixth annual Etiquette Dinner Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Barnhardt Student Activity Center on campus.

More than 150 students from the Belk College of Business will attend along with 50 business professionals from the Charlotte region, representing top companies including Bank of America,...

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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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