ROTC Graduate Success, Academic Affairs Updates, Career Fair, Sober Tailgate and more
Feeding the Future of West Boulevard
The Three Sisters Market, a community-owned food cooperative, is a result of a 10-month participatory action research effort led by urbanCORE that coalesced public-private support.
faculty and Staff Announcements
- Academic Affairs Weekly News Update: Did you know early alerts are due for all 1000/2000 level courses by noon, Friday, Sept. 13? Learn more about early alerts, along with other important academic updates in this week’s digest.
- International Education Awards: The Office of International Programs seeks nominations for the faculty, staff and student international education awards. Visit the international programs website to view award criteria and deadlines.
- Traffic Disruption: Expect lane closures along Craver Road near Woodward Hall from 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, as materials will be unloaded for the Woodward Hall partial roof replacement. The Woodward Hall and Mebane Hall loading dock will also be closed.
- Graduate School Relocation: The Graduate School reception desk and graduate admissions recruitment team have moved to the first floor of the Reese building to better serve the graduate student community and prospective students by providing improved accessibility and convenience for all visitors.
- ICYMI: If you missed last week’s special welcome back issue of Niner Insider, don’t worry. Visit Inside UNC Charlotte for information and resources to help make this academic year successful.
Event Spotlight: Faculty and Staff
Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for the Gold Rush Peak Pursuit Rock Climbing Adventure Aug. 31-Sept. 1! This exhilarating overnight camping and climbing adventure is for both seasoned climbers and curious beginners; registration is due Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Additional News, Events and Announcements
- COVID: Flu, COVID and cold season is fast approaching. Review these important reminders about class absences, the latest health protocols and upcoming flu shot clinics.
- Globally Networked Learning: Looking to give your students a study abroad experience without leaving their homes? Register today for the virtual Globally Networked Learning information session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30.
- Microsoft Patches: The Microsoft August Windows computer patches have changed the logout process. Learn more here.
- OneIT Training Sessions: Sharpen your skills by learning more about Zoom Phone, Zoom AI, Google Workspace and more. Register now for September training sessions.
- Data Dashboard: Enhance your research with the Women + Girls Research Alliance data dashboard. Register for a lunch and learn Monday, Sept. 16, or Monday, Sept. 30, to explore this essential tool that can support your work, inspire your projects, or simply satisfy your curiosity.
Only at Charlotte
Mission possible: ROTC graduates Erika Siebert ’24 and Elissa Whitcomb ’24 are Army and Space Force action ready.
around campus
Executives from Hendrick Motorsports recently visited some of Charlotte’s engineering labs to learn more about the Center for Precision Metrology, the BATT CAVE and the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center. Submit your around campus photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.
Student Announcements
- The largest career fair of the semester is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. The fair hosts over 240 employers and is open to all majors and class levels, alumni and the public. Bring those resumes!
- If you missed last week’s special welcome back issue of Niner Insider, don’t worry. Visit Inside UNC Charlotte for information and resources to help make this academic year successful.
- Flu, COVID and cold season is fast approaching. Review these important reminders about class absences, the latest health protocols and upcoming flu shot clinics.
- Niner Finances is hosting events on financial wellness all semester, starting with “Ballin’ on a Budget” at 12:30 p.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 27, in McKnight Auditorium. To RSVP for this event and others, visit the Niner Finances page on Niner Engage.
- Fall Family Weekend at UNC Charlotte is Sept. 13-15. For event details and registration, visit the transition and success initiatives website.
Upcoming events: Students
- Get to know the organizations in the Diversified Greek Council through steps, strolls, salutes and tabling at the free DGC Picnic from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Star Quad.
- Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for the Gold Rush Peak Pursuit Rock Climbing Adventure Aug. 31-Sept. 1! This exhilarating overnight camping and climbing adventure is for both seasoned climbers and curious beginners; registration is due Wednesday, Aug. 28.
- Discover data that makes a difference, and register for a lunch and learn on Monday, Sept. 16, or Monday, Sept. 30, and explore the Women + Girls Research Alliance data dashboard — a powerful tool designed to make quality of life and gender data accessible to everyone.
show us your 49er spirit!
Graduate life ambassadors and graduate life fellows worked hard to make the new Grad Student Welcome Reception a success! We appreciate you. Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.
only at charlotte
Join in the tailgate fun before Charlotte’s football games at the sober student tailgate prior to every home game. This tailgate begins two hours before each game across from Gate 3 near the Batt Cave Research Center.
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