Teaching Students the Real Estate Game, Get to Know the Golden Niner and more

November 13, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
A group of four people sit around a table in a classroom, playing a colorful card game led by a man in a tan blazer wearing a UNC Charlotte lapel pin.

Winning the Real Estate Game Through Real-world Lessons

In real estate, it’s all about how you play the game. UNC Charlotte real estate expert Daniel Wright helps students understand complex real estate and financial concepts through PLACES-bid, a game he designed as a practical, creative learning tool.

Abby Grace Bare Embraces Opportunity, Charlotte Experience on Path to Golden Niner

At halftime of the Niner Nation Week Homecoming football game, Abby Grace Bare, a senior early education major, received the Golden Pickaxe becoming Charlotte’s fifth Golden Niner. Read about Bare’s journey and watch this video on what the honor means to her. 

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • International Education Week: Next week, Nov. 17-21, is International Education Week. Check out the upcoming events focusing on international film, language, food, culture and history.
  • IEW Concert: The Charlotteans, UNC Charlotte’s women’s chorus, will celebrate International Education Week with songs representing various languages and cultures at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.
  • Distinguished Alumna: Colleen Hole ’84, ’98 MHA was honored with the 2025 School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award by the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Alumni Council, recognizing her transformative impact on health care.
  • Honors Research Symposium: The Honors College, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, will host the 2025 Honors Research Symposium from 2:15 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.
  • Share an International Experience: In honor of International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, we want to know about international experiences that shaped Niner Nation. 

what you need to know: students

  • International Education Week: Next week, Nov. 17-21, is International Education Week. Check out the upcoming events focusing on international film, language, food, culture and history.
  • Commencement is Coming: Fall Commencement is less than 30 days away! Don’t miss these countdown to commencement events, including the Forever a Niner celebration event on Thursday, Dec. 11, and review these FAQs ahead of the ceremonies.
  • Students with Pell Grants: Did you know that UNC Charlotte is among 6% of U.S. colleges and universities whose Pell Grant students graduate (within six years) at a rate higher rate than most institutions? University Communications is developing content about these amazing Niners! If your financial aid is Pell-related — and you’d like to share how it is contributing to your academic and/or extracurricular success — please complete this form by Thursday, Nov. 20.

the difference is charlotte

Drink Delta CEO Jack Sherrie '19

Jack Sherrie ’19 traded algorithms for innovation with Drink Delta, a Charlotte-based THC beverage brand on track to hit $100M in revenue by 2026. Read his story of entrepreneurship. 

upcoming events: students

Fall 2025 Dance Concert

The Department of Dance is presenting its Fall Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13-15, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Anne R. Belk Theater in Robinson Hall. Check out the event program and get tickets here. 

  • IEW Concert at Atkins: The Charlotteans, UNC Charlotte’s women’s chorus, will celebrate International Education Week with songs representing various languages and cultures at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.
  • Honors Research Symposium: The Honors College, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, will  host the 2025 Honors Research Symposium from 2:15 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Check-in is from 1:15 to 2 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to network with community and campus partners.

professional development: faculty and staff

  • Grade Submission Update: Canvas to Banner grade submissions just got faster. Learn more by visiting the Canvas updates page.
  • RPT Narrative Workshop: Learn to frame your research and teaching for reappointment, promotion or tenure at a zoom-hybrid CORE Series session from 10 to 11:45 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14, in Sycamore Hall, Room 306. 
  • Calling Managers: Sharpen your feedback skills and learn about off-cycle reviews for SHRA staff by signing up now for one of the upcoming sessions in the learning and development portal. The next session is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Colvard Building, Room 5092.
  • Lantern Benefit Webinar: Benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend one of two webinars hosted by the State Health Plan to learn more about the new benefit offered via Lantern that covers certain procedures at no cost. Register for one of the webinars at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 18, or Thursday, Nov. 20.
  • Charlotte AI Summit: The call for proposals and registration for the 2026 Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning is open. Learn more and submit session proposals by Feb. 5, 2026.

to-do list: faculty and staff

to-do list: students

  • Support Veterans at B&N: UNC Charlotte is partnering with Operation Hat Trick to support service members and veterans. When you buy OHT gear at the Barnes & Noble Charlotte bookstore, a portion goes directly to programs that help those who serve and have served. 
  • Ring Check: Three championship teams — women’s track and field, men’s golf and men’s soccer — were celebrated at the Bissell House Tuesday, Nov. 11.
  • Catch a B-Movie: Drop in on a low-budget movie and enjoy free popcorn at the Day of the B-Movie from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Hight Architecture Library, Storrs Building, Room 200.
  • Share an International Experience: In honor of International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, we want to know about international experiences that shaped Niner Nation.