Hurricane Relief Fund, People’s Choice Award, Win Spring Tuition and more

October 3, 2024
Categories: Niner Insider
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NIners Care: Hurricane relief fund

UNC Charlotte has established the Niners Care: Hurricane Relief Fund to aid sister campuses most affected by Hurricane Helene — UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University. If you wish to contribute, you can do so online or at the home football game Saturday, Oct. 5, between Gates 1 and 2.

what you need to know: Faculty and StafF

  • Niners Up for a People’s Choice Award: Two UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science students are nominated as team finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, and for a People’s Choice Award. Please vote for “Color-Metric Sensing” once per day through 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 16.
  • Annual Legal Symposium: The Division of Institutional Integrity’s annual Legal Symposium is Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. This event will feature interesting and timely legal topics for faculty and staff. Submit an RSVP form.
  • Blood Drive: Student health is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Cone University Center.
  • New Gen AI Tool Available: Google Gemini with Data Protection, a new Generative AI tool is now available! Learn to access this tool and about some of its key features.

Event Spotlight: Faculty and Staff

TEDx at UNC Charlotte graphic

Speak at TEDx UNC Charlotte: Submit your idea worth spreading for the TEDx UNC Charlotte event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15. Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 15.

additional News, Events, Announcements: Faculty and Staff

  • On the Pitch: Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer senior defender Daniel Moore won two Atlantic 10 tournament titles with Saint Louis University before transferring to Charlotte, his hometown, in 2023.
  • Engaged Faculty Lounge: Drop in for an informal conversation with engaged teacher-scholar Joanne Carman and your peers to discuss the design and teaching of successful community-engaged learning projects from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Sycamore Hall, Room 306.
  • Virtual Meditation: Headspace Care invites you to register to share in a collective moment of calm by attending a virtual meditation at noon, Thursday, Oct. 10, which is World Mental Health Day.
  • Interactive Writers Workshop: Bring your manuscript and co-authors to an interactive writers workshop from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Sycamore Hall, Room 306, with special guest Margaret Malone, executive editor of Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement.
  • 2024 Seed Grant: The Women + Girls Research Alliance is accepting proposals for 2024 seed grants! Full-time UNC Charlotte faculty researching social support networks, allyship or safe spaces for women and girls are encouraged to apply by Friday, Oct. 18.
  • Green Dot Training: The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a Green Dot Training from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200. Learn to recognize, react and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Registration is required through the learning and development portal.
  • HR Power Hour: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 23, to inform Charlotte employees about the learning and development portal to engage with and track training opportunities.
  • Classroom Support Course: Need support in dealing with challenging classroom situations? Enroll in this self-paced course to develop strategies for handling difficult conversations and classroom experiences.
  • Alumni Discount on Harris Events: Consider hosting your next gathering, meeting or holiday party at the Harris Alumni Center. UNC Charlotte alumni receive a 10% discount.

what you need to know: STudents

  • Niners Up for a People’s Choice Award: Two UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science students are nominated as team finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, which is a People’s Choice Award. You can vote for “Color-Metric Sensing” once per day through 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 16.
  • Win Spring 2025 Tuition: Students can register to participate in the Niner Career Challenge for a chance to win spring 2025 tuition (up to $3,500) and other prizes.
  • New Gen AI Tool Available: Google Gemini with Data Protection, a new Generative AI tool is now available! Learn how to access this tool and about some of its key features.

upcoming events: Students

  • Student-Facing Interactive Talk: Margaret Price will present “Exploring the Politics of Time, Disability and Collective Accountability” at the Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau Witness-in-Residence Initiative from 1 to 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Storrs Building, Room 110.
  • Health Fest: Join student health for a one-day event Thursday, Oct. 10, to highlight campus and community resources that support total body health. Visit the student health website for more information.
  • Blood Drive: Student health is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Cone University Center.
  • Honors Research Symposium: The Honors College, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, will host the 2024 Honors Research Symposium from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Cone University Center. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 15.

only at charlotte

Daniel Moore

Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer senior defenseman Daniel Moore won two Atlantic 10 tournament titles with Saint Louis University before transferring to Charlotte, his hometown, in 2023. Niner Insider spoke with Moore ahead of the game about the feeling of returning to his old school for the first time in a different uniform.

Around Campus

Career fair photo

The University Career Center recently held its Fall Career Fair with record-breaking results. Nearly 4,400 students and alumni attended the event, 1,000 more than last year. According to Teresa Petty, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College, the energy was electric as participants lined up for entry from the Barnhardt Student Activity Center all the way to the Popp Martin Student Union! More career fairs are scheduled. Visit the University Career Center website for additional information.

show us your 49er spirit!

Niners show off their "Rush to Gold" shirts.

Rush for the Gold! Grab your commemorative Niners vs. Pirates T-shirt exclusively at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union. Enjoy Pirate nachos at concessions, this game only!
Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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