How to Make a Direct Impact on Students, Swipe Out Hunger This Giving Tuesday and more

November 17, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider

This Holiday Season, Make a Direct Impact on Charlotte Students

This Giving Tuesday, please support the Student Emergency Fund and the Jamil Niner Student Pantry to help Charlotte students stay enrolled, focused and healthy. From emergency financial assistance for unexpected crises to access to nutritious, culturally appropriate groceries, your gift provides immediate relief and long-term stability.

Giving Tuesday

Swipe Out Hunger this Giving Tuesday

One in three college students struggles with food insecurity — but your meal swipe can help change that. Open the Niner Diners Mobile Ordering app, tap “Swipe Out Hunger” under seasonal specials, select “Swipe Donation” and check out. You can donate one swipe per transaction — donate up to two swipes, if you can!

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Atkins Library has launched Rapido, a new resource sharing and document delivery service. Learn about Rapido, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
  • ICYMI: Please review this message from Chancellor Sharon Gaber on protocols to follow if you are approached on campus by an individual identifying themselves as a federal law enforcement officer.
  • Learn About CPOS: Charlotte’s new Course Program of Study launches with fall 2026 registration. Want to better understand what it means for students? The financial aid team is offering presentations about the regulation and its implications. Email cposadmin@charlotte.edu to schedule a session.
  • Change Request Update: The new deadline for student program change requests for spring 2026 is Friday, Jan. 16. This advanced deadline is required to finalize curricular changes that may impact financial aid eligibility for the semester.

what you need to know: students

the difference is charlotte

Club Ice Hockey Outdoor Game - Main

For the fourth consecutive year, Charlotte Club Ice Hockey is playing at Truist Field in Uptown, and this year the event is bigger than ever. The newly rebranded “704 Outdoor Faceoff” is one of the largest college hockey events in the Southeast, and it all started with a group of Niners in 2022.

upcoming events: students

International Education Week

International Education Week starts today. Check out the events taking place that focus on international film, language, food, culture and history.

🌍 Global Student Organization Fair from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at the Cone Center, Lucas Room.

💬 English Language Training Institute Cultural Showcase from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200.

🎨 Traditional Chinese Painting Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Friday Building, Room 141.

☕ International Coffee Hour from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at The Bistro in Popp Martin Student Union.

🧠 Global Engagement Scholars Program Information Session from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 207.

professional development: faculty and staff

  • VPC Virtual Seminar: UNC Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center will host a virtual seminar featuring Noel Vest, assistant professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. This session is open to researchers, behavioral health professionals and students.
  • 49er Mart Users: Don’t miss the 49er Mart Virtual Forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal. In addition, review the 49er Mart 25.3 upgrade highlights.
  • UNC System AI Pilot Program Opportunity: The UNC System Office needs faculty participants to pilot a newly developed AI Training program for students that includes developing a critical understanding, hands-on experience and industry perspectives on AI tools. Learn more and apply today.

to-do list: faculty and staff

to-do list: students