Sports Analytics at Charlotte, CO-LAB Opens, Wellbeing Block Party and more
Data-driven Edge: Sports Analytics at Charlotte
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is underway, and both college coaches and bracketologists are invested in one thing: data. Read how Charlotte’s Bachelor of Science in Sports Analytics, coming this fall, will give students a clear lane to success.
- Watch: John Tobias, director of the sports analytics program, and Charlotte sports analytics students talk about how the program creates a pipeline to live-action experience in the Charlotte market.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- R1 Celebration: RSVP to celebrate UNC Charlotte’s historic Research 1 status at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the CHHS/CoEd Plaza.
- Certificate of Merit: Heartland Contracting LLC has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the NC State Building Commission in the category Excellence in Construction for its work on the UNC Charlotte Remembrance Memorial. [Link coming]
- Final Personally Speaking Presentation: UNC Charlotte Associate Professor Emek Ergun will be the featured speaker at the final Personally Speaking presentation of the academic year at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.
- Revised Approval Process: OneIT, financial services and procurement launched a revised approval process for computer purchases in 49er Mart in 2024. This process has expanded to include server account codes 942230 and 942730 for purchases exceeding $250.
what you need to know: students
- R1 Celebration: RSVP to celebrate UNC Charlotte’s historic Research 1 status at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the CHHS/CoEd Plaza.
- Charlotte FC Tickets: Want to see the local MLS team in action? A special student discount is available for tickets to Charlotte FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, at Bank of America Stadium.
- Certificate of Merit: Heartland Contracting LLC has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the NC State Building Commission in the category Excellence in Construction for its work on the UNC Charlotte Remembrance Memorial.
- Final Personally Speaking Presentation: UNC Charlotte Associate Professor Emek Ergun will be the featured speaker at the final Personally Speaking presentation of the academic year at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.
- AI Literacy Day Workshops: New AI workshops from the Center for Teaching and Learning are available starting on AI Literacy Day, Thursday, March 28, and will run through April.
event spotlight
Donate your gently used professional attire to the University Career Center’s clothing drive and help students dress for success. Drop off donations at the center through Friday, April 11, to support students as they prepare for interviews, internships and career opportunities. Contact Stephanie Bird (stephanie.bird@charlotte.edu) with any questions.
upcoming events: students
- Pop Culture Trivia: Test how well you know movies, music, TV and celebrity gossip with a chance for a $25 gift card during the CHESS Pop Culture Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at the Thoughtful Cup in the Fretwell Building.
- Block Party: Join the health and wellbeing team and Niner Finances at the fourth annual Wellbeing Block Party, Wednesday, April 2. Enjoy a community wellness fair, food trucks, giveaways, games and much more!
- 4/9 Day: Show off your Charlotte 49er pride, Wednesday, April 9. Enjoy free games, snacks and prizes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union. Don’t forget to wear green!
- Graduate Research Symposium: Mark your calendar for the Graduate Research Symposium Friday, April 11, in the Popp Martin Student Union. The GRS is an interdisciplinary graduate student-run conference hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Government.
only at charlotte
UNC Charlotte cut the ribbon to officially open the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City Wednesday, March 13, alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members.
Show Us Your 49er Spirit!
Green as far as the eye could see across campus on St. Patrick’s Day.
Send your spirit photos to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.
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