From Empanadas to Entrepreneurship, Lovin’ Life Music Festival Discount and more

From Empanadas to Entrepreneurship
Miriam Espaillat ’13 integrated social work principles into the business of Sabor Latin Street Grill to create a workplace where her employees have access to resources and support to create generational wealth.
what you need to know: faculty and Staff
- Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Learn about this year’s Faculty Professional Development Showcase being held Wednesday, April 2, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
- HR Power Hour Reminder: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, to review the SHRA performance management cycle and highlight important dates and actions managers and employees need to be aware of.
- 49er Mart Users: Register on the learning and development portal for the 49er Mart Virtual Forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27. More information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
what you need to know: students
- Leadership Fellow Applications: Apply to be a leadership fellow until Friday, March 28. This special training program targets upper-division students (sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors) and exposes Niners to leadership skills beyond the basics.
- Military Delegation Visit: UNC Charlotte recently hosted a delegation from Fort Bragg to demonstrate how the University’s cutting-edge academic research could benefit the military’s need for technological innovation to enhance national security.
- Crowdfunding Last Call: Time is running out to support the 12 student organizations seeking crowdfunding this spring. Read about the projects your contributions will support.
event spotlight: faculty and staff

Register for the Charlotte Urban Institute’s Schul Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, April 3, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. This event will explore how using data and research can make a difference in our lives and our communities.
upcoming events: students
- Legislative Panel: The Student Government Association is hosting a legislative panel discussion with state senators DeAndrea Salvador ’13 and Vickie Sawyer ’97, and representatives Terry Brown ’09 and Jake Johnson ’16 at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200. The panel will be moderated by Breanna Applewhite, attorney general of the SGA.
- College Rush Tickets: Want to see the Charlotte Hornets take on the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center tomorrow night? Sign up for ticket alerts so you don’t miss out on seats priced as low as $14.
only at charlotte

UNC Charlotte students get a 20% discount on any ticket type to the Lovin’ Life Music Fest, May 2-4, in the backyard of The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Select your tickets on the festival’s website and enter “NINER20” as the discount code.
around campus

UNC Charlotte recently hosted a delegation from Fort Bragg to demonstrate how the University’s cutting-edge academic research could benefit the military’s need for technological innovation to enhance national security.

Check out photos from the CoAA spring theater performance of “Measure for Measure,” a retelling of Shakespeare’s original play, Wednesday, March 19.
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