Niner Engineers Respond to Neighbors’ Call, Green Tie Gala Photos, HRL Summer Jobs and more
Western North Carolina Neighbors Need Help. Niner Engineers Are Designing Solutions.
Faculty from across campus have developed a new course, offered only at UNC Charlotte, in response to Hurricane Helene. Learn how students are designing solutions for our neighbors in Western North Carolina.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- Nominations Due by 5 p.m.: Today is the last day to nominate a colleague for a 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Award. Submit your nomination before 5 p.m.
- Docusign Updates: Docusign accounts will be changed to NinerNet@charlotte.edu Friday, Feb. 28. There will be a Docusign outage from 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, through 5 p.m., Sunday, March 2.
- Publication Requirements for Annual Reports: If your campus unit intends to print more than 200 copies of an annual report or any newsletter, magazine or marketing material using state funds, please review this memo with guidance from the Office of Legal Affairs.
- New Resource: The Classroom Emergency Preparedness Toolkit provides resources for students, faculty and staff to help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergency situations that may occur in a classroom.
what you need to know: students
- Docusign Updates: Docusign accounts will be changed to NinerNet@charlotte.edu Friday, Feb. 28. There will be a Docusign outage from 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, through 5 p.m., Sunday, March 2.
- Best-selling Author Talk: Register for an engaging and inspiring talk with Victoria Christopher Murray, a New York Times best-selling author , from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 6, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room. Murray will discuss her latest works, share insights into her writing process and reflect on her journey as one of the leading voices in contemporary fiction.
event spotlight: faculty and staff
Register your team by Sunday, March 9, for the Miles for Wellness Challenge , managed by the Office of State Human Resources. The competition runs Monday, March 10, through Sunday, May 4.
additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff
- Submit a Nomination: The Student Employment Office is accepting nominations through Friday, March 14, for the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Award.
- Headspace Virtual Workshop: Register for Headspace’s virtual workshop, “Prioritizing Sleep,” scheduled for noon, Thursday, March 6. Learn simple techniques to relax, calm your mind and create a dreamy environment for your best sleep.
- New CTL ‘Walkshop’: The Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting its first-ever walking workshop, “A ‘Walkshop’ on Narrative Intelligence: The Power of Story in Your Teaching,” from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, and 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, March 17.
- Financial Advisory Session: CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent advisory firm that works on the UNC Retirement Programs, will conduct phone consultations starting Tuesday, March 4. These 45-minute individual advisory sessions include retirement, general financial planning and investment education. Register for a March session.
- urbanCORE Online Workshop: urbanCORE invites faculty to register for its online workshop, “Reduce DFW Rates through Full Participation,” from 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 13. For more info contact Holly Middleton.
- OneIT Training Sessions: Register for OneIT training sessions in March and boost your skills on WebFOCUS, Zoom AI Companion, Google Workspace and more.
Only at Charlotte
The Division of Research celebrates seven faculty members named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors for their contributions to research and innovation.
Thanks to UNC Charlotte’s partnership with the Charlotte Hornets, students can see the team in action at the Spectrum Center starting at $14!
College Rush tickets are available at 5 p.m. the day before the game; a valid Charlotte email address is required to purchase.
Sign up for ticket on-sale alerts so you don’t miss out!
Upcoming College Rush Games:
- Saturday, March 1, vs. Washington Wizards
- Wednesday, March 5, vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Friday, March 7, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Show Us Your 49er Spirit!
For The Love of Charlotte was on full display at the 2025 Green Tie Gala Saturday, Feb. 22, at the The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. View pictures from the event.
Around campus
Looking for a summer job? The Housing and Residence Life Office is hiring desk assistants, resident advisors, maintenance assistants, BES custodial staff, conference housing assistants, conference housing assistant-team leader and housing ambassadors. Applications are due by Sunday, March 16, at 11:59 p.m.
campus resources
- Academic Affairs News Digest
- 49er Athletics
- Atkins Library
- Niner Central
- Human Resources
- Inside UNC Charlotte
- Campus Disruptions, Delays and Detours
- Campus Career Center
- Campus Events
- UREC
- Interactive Campus Map
- My UNC Charlotte
- OneIT Help Desk
- Research
- Staff Council
- Title IX Training
- Today’s Menus
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