50 years of global impact, new Atkins resource-sharing platform, Levine Scholars collaborate with Habitat for Humanity and more
Charlotte’s Driving Force for Global Citizenship, Cultural Learning
Coordinating study abroad opportunities is just the tip of the Charlotte Global iceberg. Take a look inside the program and how it facilitates cultural exchange and learning on campus and beyond.
- Charlotte Global Rebrand: UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs, a cornerstone of international education since 1975, has officially rebranded as Charlotte Global.
- Memorable International Experiences: In honor of International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, these Niners shared some of their most memorable international experiences.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- New Atkins Resource: Atkins Library has introduced Rapido Resource Sharing and Document Delivery Platform, which allows users to request materials directly through the library’s catalog and grant quicker access to the resources.
- State Employees Combined Campaign: It’s not too late to make an outright gift or payroll deduction to a 2025 SECC charity. Check your inbox for emails from the SECC for more details and to participate in this year’s campaign.
- Elimination of PD-7 Form For Faculty Actions: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, academic affairs human resources will no longer require the submission of a PD-7 form for faculty positions and/or employee actions.
- Levine Scholars Craft Dream Spaces: UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars collaborated with Habitat for Humanity’s Charlotte Regional Chapter to build and decorate personalized playhouses for families in the area.
- Outstanding Singer in State Competition: Reem Nour, senior music major, received the Outstanding Singer (Treble) Award at the state auditions of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
what you need to know: students
- New Atkins Resource: Atkins Library has introduced Rapido Resource Sharing and Document Delivery Platform that allows users to request materials directly through the library’s catalog and grant quicker access to the resources.
- Outstanding Singer in State Competition: Reem Nour, senior music major, received the Outstanding Singer (Treble) Award at the state auditions of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
- ASPE Measures Up: The student-led Charlotte chapter of the American Society for Precision Engineering ignites passion and collaboration among metrology students. Learn more about the oldest ASPE student chapter in the country.
upcoming events: students
Charlotte Club Ice Hockey takes on App State for its annual outdoor game at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at Truist Field. The team will showcase new jerseys, which are available for the campus community to purchase.
- Christmas Music Bingo: The Charlotte Parent Organization is hosting a bingo with a holiday twist from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200.
the difference is charlotte
UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars collaborated with Habitat for Humanity’s Charlotte Regional Chapter to build and decorate personalized playhouses for families in the area. Check out the dream spaces they built and their impact.
More than 250 faculty and staff gathered in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Thursday, Nov. 13, for the inaugural LEAD Symposium: Resilience and Wellbeing-Focused Leadership. Powered by the Office of Human Resources, the event brought together award-winning presenters and faculty researchers who are redefining what it means to lead in today’s rapidly changing world.
professional development: faculty and staff
- Loneliness and AI: The next installment of the Niner Knowledge Series webinar, “Loneliness and AI – Rethinking Social Connection,” is from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. The discussion — led by Megan Smith ’11, assistant teaching professor in sociology — will examine practical strategies for fostering belonging in tech-integrated environments.
- CTL Spring Workshops: The spring schedule for the Innovate Your Teaching faculty workshop series is now available. Register for workshops from Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Feb. 27.
to-do list: faculty and staff
- Cheer on the 49ers: Charlotte volleyball takes on host South Florida in the first round of the American Conference Championship at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, in Tampa, Florida. All games will be streamed on ESPN+.
- Catch Ice Hockey in Uptown: Charlotte Club Ice Hockey takes on App State for its annual outdoor game at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at Truist Field. The team will showcase new jerseys, which are available for the campus community to purchase.
- Monday Reset: De-stress and learn meditation techniques with the School of Nursing, Center for Wellness Promotion and the Center for Graduate Life at Monday Mind Reset, starting at noon, every Monday through Dec. 8. Add the weekly iCalendar.
- Christmas Music Bingo: The Charlotte Parent Organization is hosting bingo with a holiday twist from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200.
to-do List: students
- Cheer on the 49ers: Charlotte volleyball takes on host South Florida in the first round of the American Conference Championship at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, in Tampa, Florida. All games will be streamed on ESPN+.
- Monday Reset: De-stress and learn meditation techniques with the School of Nursing, Center for Wellness Promotion and the Center for Graduate Life at Monday Mind Reset, starting at noon, every Monday through Dec. 8. Add the weekly iCalendar.