A Tale of Three Norms, Football Game Times Set, Summer Bell Ringer Needed and more

June 2, 2025

Categories: Niner Insider

A Tale of Three Norms

Three students from different backgrounds — Jamie Williford, Aisha Qatabi and Owen Joyce — came together to create a singular identity for Charlotte’s beloved mascot. These are their stories.

What you need to know: faculty and staff

Notice the New Look: UNC Charlotte’s website has a new, bold visual design and significant navigational adjustments to improve the user experience. Teams will be contacted in the coming months to walk through next phases; meanwhile read these FAQs or email the University Communications Digital Engagement team.
Academic Affairs Weekly Digest: The 2025-26 undergraduate and graduate catalogs are now available online. Get the link and view other important announcements in this week’s news digest.
Summer Commencement Bell Ringer: The Dean of Students Office is accepting applications for Summer Commencement bell ringer. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.
Industry-grade Engineering Addition: Oerlikon AM, one of the world’s leaders in metal additive manufacturing, recently donated an industry-grade metal additive manufacturing machine to William States Lee College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.
EHRA-Non-Faculty Staff: Goals and objective plans, now available in NinerTalent STAKES, are due Monday, June 16. Email the performance management team with any questions.

What you need to know: students

Notice the New Look: UNC Charlotte’s website has a new, bold visual design and significant navigational adjustments to improve the user experience.
Industry-grade Engineering Addition: Oerlikon AM, one of the world’s leaders in metal additive manufacturing, recently donated an industry-grade metal additive manufacturing machine to William States Lee College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.
Connect with Nature: The next “Nature Therapy Walk” is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7, at Van Landingham Glen in UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens and is free to students with a valid UNC Charlotte ID.
Traffic Reminder: UNC Charlotte’s dining service provider, Chartwells Higher Education, will hold its company summit June 2-4, at Halton Arena. About 600 people are expected to attend, which may impact traffic patterns.

MArk your fall calendar

Seven 49er football games, including five at home, have been assigned kickoff times and television designations. Check out the updated schedule.

Additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

New Canvas Feature: Canvas has introduced discussion checkpoints, a feature that automates grading for discussions requiring peer replies, making it easier for instructors to evaluate student engagement.
Traffic Reminder: UNC Charlotte’s dining service provider, Chartwells Higher Education, will hold its company summit June 2-4, at Halton Arena. About 600 people are expected to attend, which may impact traffic patterns.
Connect with Nature: The next “Nature Therapy Walk” is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7, at Van Landingham Glen in UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens. The event is free to faculty and staff with a valid UNC Charlotte ID.
Concur for Travelers Training: Attend the Concur for Travelers virtual training from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, by registering on the learning and development portal.
Zoom Phone Update: If you have a common area (generic department) phone, you can now record a personalized voicemail greeting.
Self-Accountability Course: Register for “Self-Accountability: Building Discipline and Achieving Your Goals,” part of human resources’ Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees, from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, in the Colvard Building, Room 5092.

only at charlotte

Lydia Thompson, professor of art and recipient of a Lighton International Artists Exchange Program award, will travel to Ghana June 22 through July 11 to investigate traditional adobe vernacular architecture structures.

Applications are open for the Summer Commencement bell ringer. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications, which require a resume and personal statement, are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, June 29.

show us your 49er spirit!

Jordan Bullington-Miller B.A. ’10, M.A. ’12, a senior research associate, used Reddit data to visualize love for UNC Charlotte. Check out the project.

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