January 2024 Newsletter

On Friday, January 12, students, faculty, staff and alumni joined together in the Levine Center at Queens to live out the motto, “Not to be served, but to serve,” by volunteering their time to support several local nonprofits and organizations for the Royals Days of Service.

The event was a culmination of on and off campus service events that occurred throughout the week in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory

Queens Mourns the Loss of Trustee Emerita Cynthia H. Tyson, Ph.D. A faculty member of the English department, dean and vice president for academic affairs, and a two-term Board of Trustees member, Dr. Cynthia Tyson is remembered for her dedicated service to Queens and beyond.

How Wes Pitts ’08 Embodies the Queens Motto of Service as a Pastor.  While a student at Queens, Pitts completed several service hours each semester and worked closely with Chaplain Diane Mowrey.  Today, he serves as the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Queens Alum Maximizes his MBA Degree. After obtaining his Master of Business Administration in 1992, James L. Carrothers, DBA received recognition in the business world and was inspired to start his own IT firm.

Professor Eric Mullis, Ph.D and Assistant Professor Joe Cornelius, MFA Partner to Teach “Philosophy Through Film” as Part of Learning Communities at Queens. This unique collaboration taught students both how to think deeply and critically about film and how to script, direct, shoot, and edit pieces of their own.

Three December Graduates Attribute New Opportunities to Their Transformative Educational Experiences at Queens.  Zane Zielinski ’23 recently received a full-time offer from Ally Bank and is now a part of their finance management program. Now that Ayah Zoabi ‘23 has graduated from Queens, she is taking the necessary steps to attend medical school. While currently freelance reporting at local newspapers, Samantha Carnes ‘23 is applying to journalism fellowships for fall 2024 along the east coast.

Professor Mike Wirth Brings the Queens Community Together Around Light and Unity with the Creation of a Hanukkah Mural. Symbolizing inclusion, diversity and unity, this year’s murals serves as a representation of the work that is done at Queens.

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Discuss Global Issues with Students at Queens. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan Marie Yovanovitch recently visited Queens University of Charlotte for an engaging discussion in which she shared compelling stories of the challenges and triumphs from her diplomatic career, as captured in her book, “Lessons From the Edge.”

Considering a job change in 2024? Be sure to join the Queens Alumni Group on LinkedIn! Connect professionally with fellow alumni and learn about special events. We currently have over 900 members. Will you help us reach our goal of 1,000?

Art Exhibition Opening – Empowerment: Privilege or Right? on Juanuary 21. Attend this invitational exhibition curated by Associate Professor Denny Gerwin with Larry and Janice Elder featuring 25 artists from across the country raising awareness about human rights. 

The Gambrell Center & the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Present Vivaldi Re-imagined: The Four Seasons and Verse on February 7.  Come out for an extraordinary evening where classical music meets contemporary poetry, presented by the Charlotte Symphony in collaboration with the English students and faculty of Queens University of Charlotte.

Schmoozapalooza, the Vandiver Center for Career Development’s premier networking program, returns February 13 and 20 for students, alumni, and employers. Register below as an employer or attendee and follow the Vandiver Center’s new Instagram account for more updates!

Public and Human Services, Education, and Non-Profit on Tuesday, February 13 at 4:30 EST. 

Art, Design, Communication, and Media on Tuesday, February 20 at 4:30 pm EST.

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience on February 15. Listen to the sounds of two-time Grammy-award-winning artist, Terrance Simien and his bandmates serve up an authentic blend of New Orleans flavored world-funk-reggae-blues-American Zydeco roots music that beckons you to get on your feet and into the groove. 

Women’s Lacrosse vs. Elon on February 14.  The Royals first home game this season against an ASUN opponent takes place at 5:00 p.m. at the Queens Sports Complex. 

Men’s Lacrosse vs. High Point on February 18. Check out the Royals as they compete against the Purple Panthers in their first home game this season at noon at the Queens Sports Complex.  

The Learning Society Presents An Evening with Dan Buettner on February 27. Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world, dubbed blue zones hotspots, where people live the longest, healthiest lives.

Friends of the Library Book and Author Luncheon on March 5. This premier annual event will feature a wine reception followed by a seated lunch and presentations from featured authors, Fiona Davis and Ron Rash.

QUnited 2024. Queens’ annual giving day is right around the corner! This year, all gifts will go towards the Queens Fund for student scholarships. Every alumni gift makes a difference in opportunities for current students and support for our amazing faculty. The excitement begins February 15 here in Charlotte and around the world!