Research Explores Secrets of the Arctic, The Niner Course Pack Deadline and more

August 28, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
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A Rare Dive Into the Arctic’s Secrets

In a first-of-its-kind project, Roger Tipton, UNC Charlotte research associate professor of mechanical engineering and engineering science, is leading a team of researchers from multiple universities that will investigate contaminants in the Arctic’s pristine waters.

  • What’s it about? The research will provide a critical baseline on water pollutants such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”).

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • Breakfast with the Chancellor: The first of four Breakfast with the Chancellor sessions will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4.
  • Wireless Outage Saturday: OneIT will be performing emergency maintenance from 6 to 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, on all campus, Dubois Center and CO-LAB wireless networks (ninerwifi-guest, eduroam and any PSK networks.) Resnet will not be impacted by this outage.
  • Appeals Login Update: Starting Friday, Sept. 5, logging into Appeals will require your full NinerNet email address. Learn more about this change and view the full migration schedule.
  • Gambrell Faculty Fellowship: The Charlotte Urban Institute is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Gambrell Faculty Fellowship program. With generous support from The Gambrell Foundation, the institute will provide grants up to $21,000 each for six projects related to quality of life in the Charlotte region.
  • New Canvas Feature: Canvas has introduced Discussion Checkpoints, a feature that automates grading for discussions requiring peer replies, streamlining the evaluation process for instructors.

what you need to know: students

  • Deadline Tomorrow: The Niner Course Pack is an all-in-one textbook rental program. All required textbooks are automatically billed to your student account at $20 per credit hour. If you want to opt-out of the Niner Course Pack, you must do so before tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 29.
  • Wireless Outage Saturday: OneIT will be performing emergency maintenance from 6 to 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, on all campus, Dubois Center and CO-LAB wireless networks (ninerwifi-guest, eduroam and any PSK networks.) Resnet will not be impacted by this outage.
  • Student Alumni Society: Applications to join the Student Alumni Society, a leadership program where members volunteer with the Office of the Chancellor and the Alumni Association, are due Monday, Sept. 8.
  • Shoutout to SoVi: In our latest poll, you picked SoVi dining hall as your favorite place to eat on campus (37%).

the difference is charlotte

GIF of Camps on Campus

During the summer, a record 2,207 campers participated in the Camps on Campus program’s 25th anniversary year. Read about the history of the program and how it has evolved since its launch.

Duke's Mayo Classic Flyer

The 2025 Charlotte football season kicks off this week when the 49ers take on the App State Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 29. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the season-opener.

upcoming events

College Colors Day

College Colors Day is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 29, at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union. Don’t miss games, free swag, Niner-themed snacks and more ahead of the first football game of the season.

  • Fortnite Takeover: The new Esports Arena is hosting a Fortnite Takeover from 6 to 10 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 29. Players of all skill levels can take part in blitz-style custom tournaments, fast-paced matches and prize opportunities.
  • Lake Days Return: The Student Involvement Office and Venture Outdoor Leadership are hosting Hech Lake Days throughout the month of September! Enjoy food, games, music and boating on the lake starting on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

professional development: faculty and staff

to-do list: faculty and staff

to-do list: students