Summer Research Symposium, Extended Road Closure and more

July 25, 2024
Categories: Niner Insider
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Six Niners topped the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Awards, a program that highlights top leaders in Charlotte who blend business vision with community commitment.

Faculty / Staff Announcements

  • Start leveraging AI to boost your productivity! Microsoft Copilot with data protection (browser chat) will be available for students, faculty and staff beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 26.
  • Extended road closure: Mary Alexander Road is closed from the East Deck roundabout to the Levine Hall roundabout until 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, for repairs near the Robinson Hall bus stop. Lot 28 will remain open with access from East Deck. The crosswalks will be closed; pedestrians should use the ADA lot by Johnson Band Center.
  • NCFlex is hosting two upcoming webinars. Register to learn more about the dental plan offered through MetLife from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 30. The second webinar, focused on the vision plan offered through EyeMed, is from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, or Thursday, Aug. 15.
  • The Office of Undergraduate Research will present Summer Research Symposium 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, in the Popp Martin Student Union. Be a part of this celebration of research and creativity of our undergraduates. Can’t attend in person? You can view the presentations on the OUR website.
  • Starting Thursday, Aug. 8, faculty and staff will have several training opportunities to get familiar with and start using Concur for travel and expense management. Learn more and register for the training sessions.
  • Employees who are North Carolina residents can take advantage of a limited-time offer to participate in “Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes,” an online, 12-month program.
  • Innovate your teaching this fall with faculty workshops from Aug. 12-30. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning to explore high-impact, innovative teaching strategies and support new faculty onboarding. View the schedule and register now.

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INGRoup

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences faculty recently hosted the 19th annual Interdisciplinary Network for Group Researchers conference . INGRoup brings together researchers from around the world and from diverse disciplines, including psychology, communication studies, management, sociology, medicine, education and information sciences.

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Ducks on Davis Pond

Steve Campbell, administrative support associate for aerospace studies, submitted this great photo of ducks on Davis Pond. Submit your favorite campus photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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