SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS, WELCOME BACK NINER NATION, A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND MORE

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The 2025 Spring Semester is Underway

A new semester has officially arrived at UNC Charlotte with the start of classes. Here’s everything you need to know for spring 2025:

What You Need to Know: Faculty and Staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly Digest: Learn about the Center for Teaching and Learning’s spring workshops on generative AI, Canvas foundations, teaching effectiveness with Canvas tools and active learning, along with other important academic affairs updates in this week’s news digest
  • Last Chance to Apply: The Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for faculty project descriptions for the 2025 OUR Summer Research Program through Wednesday, Jan. 15.

What you need to know: students

start-of-semester Events

Gold Rush Week Jan. 13-19

Photo: Gold Rush

It is Gold Rush Week at UNC Charlotte. Show off your Niner Nation spirit at events all week from Speed Friending to the UREC Polar Plunge. Check out more details on the events taking place this week.

Student Org Showcase Thursday, Jan. 16

Photo: Winter Student Org Showcase

Looking to join a new club this semester? Don’t miss out on the winter student organization showcase taking place from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

Gold Rush 5K Saturday, Feb. 1

Photo: Gold Rush 5K

The Gold Rush 5K, hosted by University Recreation, is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, and is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.

Additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

  • Reminder 49er Mart Users: Attend the 49er Mart virtual forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Registration is encouraged on the Learning and Development Portal, and more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
  • The Future of Note-Taking: Faculty, staff and students have access to NotebookLM — Google’s AI-driven note-taking and study guide tool.
  • Concur Training Update: Register on the Learning and Development Portal for upcoming forums on “Purchasing Card Expense Reports (non-travel)” from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 16; “Concur User Group” from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23; and “Concur for Travelers” from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 6.
  • TIAA Essentials: Check out the new TIAA Financial Essentials webpage, explore the new short-form series of YouTube videos for tips and retirement savings advice or watch one of the on-demand webinars.

A Look Back at 2024

Photo: A Look Back at 2024

2024 was a banner year for UNC Charlotte. Look at some of the highlights from the past year.

campus resources

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