Niner Insider Special Edition – Niner Nation Gives
Celebrate a Decade of Niner Nation Gives
The 10th annual Niner Nation Gives starts today! During this 49-hour giving campaign, we come together For the Love of Charlotte to support the next generation of Niners. Every gift counts toward creating transformational opportunities for decades to come. Faculty and staff can make a one-time gift or give easily through payroll deduction.
Niner Nation Gives 10-Year Celebration
Join alumni, students and friends in celebrating a decade of Niner Nation Gives — an opportunity to make a direct impact. Enjoy great food, live music and hear firsthand how student groups are making a difference in Charlotte and beyond at Seoul Food Meat Company Mill District, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 9.
Martin Scholars Program Propels Niner Engineer to Success
Hunter Ball, a Martin Scholar and part of the Honors College , is from Bryson City, North Carolina. He is a junior mechanical engineering major with a minor in math. The oldest of eight siblings and a first-generation college student, Ball has embraced every opportunity — interning with Duke Energy, leading the Formula EV powertrain team and now designing a wave energy converter for the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. He plans to pursue a career focused on advancing renewable energy or improving power grid reliability.
NNG BIG Student Event
Learn about different student orgs, support their missions with small-but-mighty gifts, take advantage of huge matching gifts and boost funds for your favorite programs on campus at the “ Niner Nation Gives The Big Student Event.” The event, which features over 30 student orgs, food and swag (while supplies last), a dunk tank and a DJ, is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in the CHHS/ CoED Plaza.
Mebane Scholarship Allows Aspiring Special Educator to Grow
Anna Tedeschi is a Project Enrich and Mebane Scholar from Concord, North Carolina, majoring in special education with minors in child and family development and children’s literature. The senior Honors College student, inspired by her family’s deep ties to UNC Charlotte, is part of the first Mebane Scholars cohort, where she leads community literacy efforts and tutors young readers. She plans to become a school psychologist, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive.
NNG Engineering Event
Stop by the football statue in front of Richardson Stadium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, April 10, for the Niner Nation Gives Engineering Student Event. Don’t miss out on a dunk-a-dean (or department chair), pizza, swag (while supplies last) and fun!
UTOP Scholarship Gives Real Estate Student an Advantage
Shaun Lawrence, a UTOP scholarship recipient from Charlotte , is a finance major with a concentration in real estate. A junior and licensed real estate agent, Lawrence is active in Building Black Brothers, Building Black Students and the Commercial Real Estate Society. Thanks to UTOP, Lawrence found his community, support and the momentum to pursue his bachelor’s and eventually a master’s degree at UNC Charlotte.
Become an Ambassador, You + 2 Challenge
Become an ambassador and take part in the “You + 2” challenge by making your gift and encouraging at least two others to give through your unique link. Complete the challenge and you’ll earn exclusive Niner gear for your support.
Take Your Giving to the Next Level!
- Chancellor Challenge: To celebrate Charlotte’s R1 status and to inspire even more support for our outstanding faculty, Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is personally offering a challenge gift. For every dollar you contribute to support faculty development, research and resources, she will match your gift up to $2,490 — doubling the impact of your generosity. The challenge goes live at noon, today.
- Provost Challenge: The top three areas that have the largest percentage increase from last year will receive bonus money from Provost Jennifer Troyer! The academic school, college, department or program with the largest improvement will receive $2,490. The area with the second largest improvement will receive $1,490 and the third largest improvement will receive $490.