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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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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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Belk College to co-sponsor business ethics lecture Feb. 22

   June 21, 2012

The Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, the Department of Philosophy, and the Belk College of Business are co-sponsoring a public lecture by Patricia H. Werhane, Ph.D., on Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in Storrs 110. Her lecture is titled “Moral Imagination, System Analysis, and Globalization.”

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Belk College to host TEDxCharlotte viewing stations Sept. 24

Belk College to host TEDxCharlotte viewing stations Sept. 24

   June 21, 2012

The Belk College of Business is a lead sponsor of TEDxCharlotte , an event affiliated with www.ted.com aimed to inspire, educate and bring together TED followers and other innovative thinkers in Charlotte and the surrounding area.

TEDXCharlotte takes place Friday, Sept. 24 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM The agenda and...

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Belk College to sponsor national award

   June 21, 2012

The Belk College of Business has signed on as a sponsor of The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association's 48th annual awards weekend, which will take place in Salisbury, N.C.,April 28-30.

The Belk College of Business will launch an M.B.A. in sports marketing and management this fall. The sponsorship is designed to promote the new degree as...

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