Inaugural 2025 LEAD Symposium at Charlotte, What to Wear this Football Season and more

August 25, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
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Elevate Your Leadership at the 2025 LEAD Symposium

The Office of Human Resources, with strong support from senior leadership, presents the inaugural 2025 LEAD Symposium: Resilience and Wellbeing-Focused Leadership from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. This University-wide initiative reflects a strategic commitment to cultivating resilient, empathetic and high-performing leaders across campus.

  • Register Today: Reserve your spot for the symposium today, open to all faculty and staff. 

A list of Charlotte Football games and the suggested attire for fans

What to Wear this Football Season

The 2025-26 Charlotte football season kicks off at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 29, as the 49ers take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. The season opener and each home game will have a theme for fans in attendance.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Five Curriculog training sessions are scheduled this semester. Learn more about these trainings, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
  • Aetna Phone Numbers: Currently, employees are unable to change their contact phone numbers in the Aetna portal to a personal phone number. Human resources is seeking a solution; in the interim, the office has posted additional information and recommendations.
  • Honors College Course Proposals: The Honors College is accepting course proposals for summer and fall 2026 and spring 2027. Proposals are due Wednesday, Oct. 1; email Cindy Gilson for questions.
  • FedEx Office Print Services on Campus: FedEx Office is now open in the lower Prospector Building, accepting print projects large and small. Visit the print desk in person, email usa3033@fedex.com or call 704-687-0809 to place your order and take advantage of Charlotte-exclusive pricing.
  • Health Plan Member Alert: Information was recently shared by the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees about salary-based premiums for the 2026 plan year. The Office of Human Resources is dedicated to providing updated information as it becomes available. You can view the salary-based premium chart and learn more on the HR website.
  • Forbes Rankings: For the seventh year in a row, UNC Charlotte has been named to the “2025 America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, which released its rankings Thursday, Aug. 21.

what you need to know: students

  • Last Call: This is a reminder that the fall 2025 tuition payment is due tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 26. Check out these payment arrangements and take action today if you haven’t already.
  • Accountability Groups: The University Center for Academic Excellence’s Accountability Groups are back and open to all students. This semester, the enrollment process has been simplified, allowing students to sign up for a single, consistent group that meets at the same time and place each week. Build community and stay accountable all semester long.
  • FedEx Office Print Services on Campus: FedEx Office is now open in the lower Prospector Building, accepting print projects large and small. Visit the print desk in person, email usa3033@fedex.com or call 704-687-0809 to place your order and take advantage of Charlotte-exclusive pricing.

the difference is charlotte

Bella Swanson

From the crowded streets of Tokyo to the quiet beaches of Japan’s coastline, Bella Swanson and her classmates experienced how architecture shifts to reflect its surroundings.

upcoming events: students

Back to school bash

Join the Future Alumni Network for the Back to School Bash from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, Monday, Aug. 25, at the Harris Alumni Center! Don’t miss out on free food trucks, swag, lawn games, music and more.

  • College Colors Day: Wear Niner green and celebrate your Charlotte pride at College Colors Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 29, at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union. Get 10% off purchases in store and online with code CELEBRATE25. Some exclusions apply.
  • Charlotte Esports Grand Opening: Celebrate the grand opening of the new gaming and competition space in the Popp Martin Student Union from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4. There will be small group tours, food, games and T-shirts in Norm’s Lounge while they last.
  • Health Care Connections: Register by Sunday, Sept. 21, to attend Health Care Leaders: Connect and Network from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Harris Alumni Center.

professional development

  • Generative AI Workshop: Learn how tools like M365 Copilot and Google Gemini can supercharge your efficiency and simplify daily tasks at a virtual workshop hosted by OneIT at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27.
  • Concur User Group Forum: The next Concur User Group virtual forum is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 28. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal.
  • Canvas Quiz Tip: New Quizzes Moderation Tools empower instructors to manage accommodations during active quiz attempts by allowing them to add time and increase attempts mid-quiz. Read this FAQ for details.
  • 49er Mart Users: Attend the next 49er Mart Virtual Forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal; more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
  • Applications Open: Applications for sponsorship to attend the Leadership Development Program offered through the Center for Creative Leadership are due Friday, Oct. 3.

to-do list: faculty and staff

to-do list: students