Center for Humane AI Studies, SoTL Scholars Series, Spring Crowdfunding and more
The Center for Humane AI Studies: Researching a New Frontier
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UNC Charlotte is harnessing its collective knowledge in computer science, data science, political science, philosophy, computational and health sciences — and more — to establish the Center for Humane AI Studies.
What you need to know: faculty and staff
- Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Nominations are open through 5 p.m., Friday, March 7, for the 2026 O. Max Gardner Award given annually by the UNC Board of Governors. Learn more about the award, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
- Submit Project Descriptions: The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting submissions for faculty project descriptions for the 2025 OUR Fall Research Program.
- Community Engagement Showcase: Ready to see how research shapes real change? Register today for urbanCORE’s Showcase, featuring CHESS, scheduled for 3 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19.
- Upgrade Your Devices: For optimal security and productivity at UNC Charlotte, you must upgrade your University-issued Mac to MacOS Sequoia and JAMF. Review the required upgrade schedule and complete the update process as soon as possible to avoid interruption.
What you need To Know: Students
- Last Call: Applications for the spring First-Generation Excellence Awards close today, Monday, Feb. 24, for first-generation graduating seniors. Applications are based on self-nominations for the Community Impact and Golden Achievement Academic awards.
- Desk Assistant Applications: The 2025-26 desk assistant application is open until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 2, on eRezlife. Visit the DA employment webpage for more information on the position and how to apply.
- Graduate Executive Board: The Graduate and Professional Student Government executive board is accepting nominations for its 2025-26 board through Monday, March 24. Campaigning will be Wednesday, March 26, through Tuesday, April 8; elections will take place April 9-10.
- Extended Maintenance Scheduled: OneIT will undergo extended maintenance to perform important upgrades from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 9.
event spotlight: faculty and staff
Celebrate UNC Charlotte’s “SoTLly” successful faculty at the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Scholars Series March 11, 17 and 19. Faculty panelists will share insights from their SoTL projects, supported by the SoTL Grants program.
upcoming events: students
- Venture Outdoor Leadership Spring Break: Spend spring break with Venture Outdoor Leadership by hiking, camping and exploring the Pisgah National Forest. No experience is necessary for this trip; registration is due tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at noon.
- Community Engagement Showcase: Ready to see how research shapes real change? Register today for urbanCORE’s Showcase, featuring CHESS, scheduled for 3 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19.
- Student Orgs: Learn about organization management, event planning, leadership and more at the S.O.L.D. Institute from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 15. Lunch will be provided. RSVP on Niner Engage by Friday, March 7.
Additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff
- Playing with Data: Register for “Playing with Data: Sandbox for the Quality of Life Explorer” from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, via Zoom. Learn to use this research tool for your scholarship and teaching in this virtual CORE Series workshop sponsored by urbanCORE.
- 49er Mart Users: Attend a 49er Mart virtual forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal, and more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
- Extended Maintenance Scheduled: OneIT will undergo extended maintenance to perform important upgrades from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 9.
- Get Retirement Ready: If you are considering retirement this year, attend a virtual “Ready, Set, Go!” session at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 6, to learn about retirement benefits and the actions needed; register on the learning and development portal.
- FY25 Audiovisual Project Deadline: The deadline for submitting requests for new academic audiovisual projects funded in FY2025 is approaching. To ensure consideration for completion using this fiscal year’s funds, submit all requests by Friday, March 21. Learn more about the team and how to submit a new project request.
- Supplemental Retirement: Employees seeking to increase their retirement savings can participate in one or more supplemental retirement plans — 403(b), 401(k) and 457(b) — through approved vendors. Review the HR website for additional information and learn about special catch-up provisions for employees over age 50, and the new super-catchup for ages 60-63.
Only at charlotte
Spring crowdfunding campaigns for 12 student organizations are underway. Learn about the clubs and how you can support them.
around campus
Niner Nation showed up with a ton of spirit at the inaugural women’s lacrosse game earlier this month. The 49ers take on Davidson Saturday, March 1, at American Legion Memorial Stadium in uptown Charlotte.
Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.
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