ROTC Cadet Paves New Path, $1 Million Club, Snowboarders Reach Summit, Earth Day Festival Today and more

April 3, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
Betty Nguy

Carrying on Charlotte’s Legacy

First-generation student and ROTC Cadet Betty Nguy is paving a new path for her family while giving back to the UNC Charlotte community. Read about her commitment to the service of others.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • Recognizing Researchers at Charlotte: Researchers from across UNC Charlotte who led research projects with $1 million or more in external funding in 2024 were honored Wednesday, March 27.
  • Earth Day Festival Today: Don’t miss out on the Earth Day Festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., today, Thursday, April 3, in Belk Plaza. Register to participate in Campus Beautification Day Wednesday, April 9.
  • Atkins Delayed Opening: Atkins Library will open at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m., Friday, April 4, due to a scheduled power outage.
  • Website Updates Coming: UNC Charlotte is launching a redeveloped website beginning Tuesday, April 15, with the first step of a phased rollout designed to improve user experience, accessibility and visual design. Visit the FAQs page for more details.
  • New Mandatory P-Card Program Training: This new training will be assigned to all University P-card account holders by Wednesday, April 9. Account holders have until Thursday, May 15, to complete the UNC System Office-required training, which can be accessed through the learning and development portal. Visit the financial services website for more details.
Charlotte Snowboarders at Nationals

UNC Charlotte Club Snowboarders Competed at National Championships

Ten snowboarders from UNC Charlotte’s Ski and Snowboard Club competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships March 10-15, at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. Club leaders Josh Marsico and Madeline Lay share their experiences at nationals.

what you need to know: students

  • Earth Day Festival Today: Don’t miss out on the Earth Day Festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., today, Thursday, April 3, in Belk Plaza. Register to participate in Campus Beautification Day Wednesday, April 9.
  • Atkins Delayed Opening: Atkins Library will open at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m., Friday, April 4, for a scheduled power outage.
  • Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Take a well-deserved break from all your hard work with a series of special events for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 7-11. Enjoy luncheons, ice cream, a wellness open house and the Graduate Research Symposium Friday, April 11.
  • Student Work Opportunities: Business services is hiring student interns for roles including video production assistant, lead student ambassador and administrative assistant. Apply online at Hire-A-Niner.

event spotlight

AI Summit

Register by Monday, April 7, to attend the 2025 AI Summit for Smarter Learning, sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning , scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. This year’s program focuses on human-AI partnerships in teaching and learning. The day includes sessions on AI literacy and competence, disciplinary uses, classroom experiences, ethics and more.

upcoming events: students

  • #NNG Student Events: Grab food, swag and connect with student orgs while making an impact at the Niner Nation Gives Big Student Event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, at the CHHS/CoED Plaza. Dunk-a-dean or department chair, enjoy pizza, swag and fun at the Niner Nation Gives Engineering Student Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, April 10, at the football statue in front of Richardson Stadium. Participate in Swipe Out Hunger, April 7-8, at SoVi and Social 704 Dining Halls.
  • Hang at Hechenbleikner Lake: The Student Involvement Office and Venture Outdoor Leadership are hosting “Hech Lake Days” throughout April! Enjoy food trucks, giveaways, boating on the lake and interactive events starting Thursday, April 10.
  • Sports Analytics Info Session: Attend a virtual sports analytics information session from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 10, to learn about the new bachelor’s program in the School of Data Science. Courses begin this fall.
  • Refresh Your Bookshelf: Don’t miss out on the Spring Book Swap Meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 10, at Barnes and Noble Charlotte.
  • Niner Knowledge Leadership Series: Register to attend the next installment of Niner Knowledge: Leadership Science in Action, a free learning series of subjects affecting your career and community. Engage in a lightning round of mini-presentations on hot topics in leadership from five faculty experts in the Center for Leadership Science from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 11, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.
  • Your Influence Makes an Impact: Attend a Green Dot Bystander Training from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, to learn how to use your social influence to reduce interpersonal violence at Charlotte. Dinner and swag will be provided.

additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

  • Decision-making Course: Register for “Effective Decision-making: From Small Choices to High Impact Outcomes,” part of HR’s Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees, from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, in Colvard Building, Room 5092.
  • Green Dot Training: The Center for Wellness Promotion is hosting a virtual Green Dot Training from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 17. Attend the training to learn how to recognize, react and prevent interpersonal violence at Charlotte. Registration is required through the learning and development portal; login and search for “Green Dot.”
  • Refresh Your Bookshelf: Don’t miss out on the Spring Book Swap Meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 10, at Barnes and Noble Charlotte.
  • Concur for Travelers: Attend the Concur for Travelers virtual training from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, to learn how delegates and travelers should document travel-related expenses. Registration is available on the learning and development portal.
  • Programs with Minors Update: Effective Friday, April 25, all University-sponsored programs and events involving minors will begin utilizing Teamworks, a new software, for program enrollment and administration. As a reminder, all programs involving minors must be reported to the Office of Risk Management and Insurance at least two weeks ahead of the anticipated start of participant enrollment. Contact Heather Nance (hnance3@charlotte.edu) with any questions.
  • Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Encourage your graduate students to participate in Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 7-11. Share the event schedule and highlight the benefits of attending the luncheons, wellness open house and the Graduate Research Symposium.

only at charlotte

Niner Nation Gives

Start the 49 hours of giving off right at the Niner Nation Gives Faculty and Staff Kickoff Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, in the Popp Martin Student Union, third floor. Then, join alumni, students and friends at Seoul Food Meat Company Mill District to celebrate 10 years of Niner Nation Gives from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 9.

show us your 49er spirit!

Gardens Spirit Photo

The Botanical Gardens staff showed off their Charlotte spirit wearing all green in the McMillan Greenhouse. Visit the three-day Spring Plant Sale, which starts Thursday, April 10, in Lot 5.

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