Professional Development Opportunities, Academic Updates, Niner 9 Applications Open, Light Rail Scavenger Hunt and more

September 3, 2024
Categories: Niner Insider
Sarah Vojnovich

Constructing the ABCs of Arts Advocacy

Nontraditional student Sarah Vojnovich is using her personal experience to help museums improve accessibility, belonging and community.

What you need to know: Faculty and staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Review important reminders about class absences, along with other important academic updates in this week’s digest.
  • HR Power Hour: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour at noon, Thursday, Sept. 12, to inform Charlotte employees about the open enrollment process. Participants will have a chance to ask questions about their state health plan benefits and NCFlex benefits for 2025.

Additional News, Events, Announcements: Faculty and Staff

  • Leadership Development: Scholarship applications are open to attend the Leadership Development Program offered through the Center for Creative Leadership; submission deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
  • Applications Open: Permanent, full-time non-faculty employees of the UNC System are encouraged to apply for the Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund toward earning a degree or other professional certification; applications are due Monday, Sept. 30.
  • Trainers Wanted: If you are interested in providing instructor-led training (virtual and in person) in the Learning and Development Portal, please fill out the Google form; learn more about the portal.
  • Poll Everywhere Training: Register for the Poll Everywhere Presenter Training interactive workshop at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, and discover the power of real-time polling to enhance audience engagement.
  • Green Dot Training: The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a virtual Green Dot Training from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. Learn to recognize, react and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Registration is required through the Learning and Development Portal.

only at charlotte

North Carolina Economic Forecast graphic

For more than 40 years, Charlotte Professor of Financial Economics John Connaughton has produced reliable research for unreliable times, through the North Carolina Economic Forecast. The 2024 third-quarter forecast is scheduled for noon, Thursday, Sept. 5, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Registration is requested.

show us your 49er spirit!

Faculty at the promoted faculty reception

Sixty-nine newly promoted faculty members were celebrated at a reception in the Popp Martin Student Union. Their work is on display in Atkins Library for the campus and community to view through mid-September. View more photos from the reception; submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

Did you know?

Career and Internship Fair logo

The Fall Career and Internship Fair, hosted by University Career Center, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. The fair, open to all majors and class years, will feature more than 200 employers and graduate programs offering full-time jobs, internships and co-ops.

what you need to know: Students

  • Applications open today for the Niner 9, nine students who exemplify the values and spirit of Niner Nation! Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, and the Golden Niner will be announced at the Homecoming game Saturday, Nov. 16!
  • Gig Training positions are available. These are project-based learning experiences that can assist students with acquiring more marketable skills while getting paid along the way; applications close Friday, Sept. 6.
  • The H.E.L.P. Certificate program provides students with non-academic credit for participating in national prevention training opportunities on various health and well-being issues. To sign up, complete the registration form on Niner Engage. Questions? Email hwb-helpcert@charlotte.edu.
  • First-year and transfer legacy families are invited to attend the annual Family Weekend Legacy Lunch, Friday, Sept. 13; registration ends Friday, Sept. 6.
  • Register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid training scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 19. This national program teaches skills on how to respond to someone struggling with distress or suicide ideation.
  • Attend a Green Dot Training from 5 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, to learn to recognize, react and prevent interpersonal violence at Charlotte. We must all do our part to prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus.

upcoming events: Students

  • Participate in the Light Rail Scavenger Hunt at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the UNC Charlotte Main Station with your team and your CATS All-Access Pass! Teams will have four hours and nine minutes to complete tasks at different light rail stations. Registration is required.

show us your 49er spirit!

Niners with Norm

https://49eralumni.charlotte.edu/s/1721/m19/interior.aspx?sid=1721&gid=2&pgid=2127These Niners were all smiles with Norm at the Back to School Bash, sponsored by the Future Alumni Network. Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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