ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus Today, Happy Halloween from Niner Insider

SportsCenter Live from Campus Today

ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will broadcast live from the CHHS/CoED Plaza starting at 2 p.m., today, ahead of tonight’s home football game against Tulane.

• Pack the Plaza: The Charlotte campus community is encouraged to view the show from the plaza and be featured in the background showcasing their best 49er spirit.
  • Download Mini Signs: Show your 49er pride on SportsCenter with these Niner designs.
• Football Game Day Parking: Please review important parking and transportation information for tonight’s home football game; 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
• Tickets to the game are available for purchase. Secure your spot before it’s too late.

what you need to know: Faculty and Staff

• First-Generation Kickoff: Visit Belk Plaza from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 4, to kick off First Generation week with a gathering of first-gen students and supporters! Start your week strong with activities, resources and the chance to connect with peers.
• Open Enrollment: For those eligible for the time extension due to Hurricane Helene, the final day to complete your Open Enrollment elections is tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 1.
• NinerResearch Down: NinerResearch will be down beginning at 7 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8. To prevent unexpected complications, it is recommended that all submissions due Nov. 8 are ready for final review and submission on Thursday, Nov. 7. Applications for faculty research grants are now due Wednesday, Nov. 13.

what you need to know: students

• First-Generation Kickoff: Visit Belk Plaza from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 4, to kick off First Generation week with a gathering of first-gen students and supporters! Start your week strong with activities, resources and the chance to connect with peers.
• Countdown to Commencement: You’ve put in the work, and now it’s time to celebrate. Discover UNC Charlotte graduation celebrations happening all across campus.
• Niner Course Pack: Students registering for spring classes will see charges for the Niner Course Pack on their student account. Students may opt out of the program beginning Saturday, Dec. 7. Here’s what to know before opting out.
• Off-Campus Housing Fair: Considering living off campus next year but not sure where to start? Register for the virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, to learn about off-campus apartment complexes and on-campus resources.

happy halloween

Behind the Student Union Theater’s Spooky Season Selections
Starting tonight through Sunday, Nov. 3, the Union Theater in Popp Martin Student Union is showing two Halloween classics: “Friday the 13th” and “Hocus Pocus.” Get to know the Niner who handpicked these spooky selections, Jojo Lara Roque.

Other Halloween Happenings:

• Día De Los Muertos: Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos and learn about study abroad programs in Mexico with the study abroad ambassadors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., today, at the Popp Martin Student Union front porch.
• Halloween-Themed Bake Sale: Purchase spooky treats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Prospector. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Club Soccer team.

Show Us Your Halloween Spirit
Thank you for submitting your best Halloween costumes to Niner Insider. On behalf of all of Niner Nation, have a safe and spooky Halloween!
Submit your spirit photo to ninerInsider@charlotte.edu.

additional news, events, announcements: Faculty and Staff

• Vanessa Miller Book Talk: Join Atkins Library for a book talk with local author and playwright, Vanessa Miller, about her book “The American Queen,” from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, in the Halton Reading Room.
• Interested in disciplinary uses of Generative AI? Enroll in the virtual workshop “Learning with Generative AI: Stories from the Classroom and Clinic” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4.
• Early Literacy Research: urbanCORE invites you to register for an important conversation about early literacy in the greater Charlotte community from 12:15 to 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13. This event will highlight ways to involve students in the research-based practices transforming learning in local schools.
• Green Dot Training: The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a Green Dot Training from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, over Zoom. Learn to recognize, react and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Registration is required through the Learning and Development Portal. Login and search for “Green Dot.”

upcoming events: Students

• Vanessa Miller Book Talk: Join Atkins Library for a book talk with local author and playwright, Vanessa Miller, about her book “The American Queen,” from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, in the Halton Reading Room.
• Green Dot Training: The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a Green Dot Training from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, over Zoom. Learn to recognize, react and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Registration is required through the Learning and Development Portal. Login and search for “Green Dot.”
• Donning of the Kente: The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Black Alumni Chapter will celebrate the achievements of UNC Charlotte’s Black graduates during the Donning of the Kente Ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9, at McKnight Hall. Registration ends Dec. 6.

campus resources

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