A new model for construction education, UNC Charlotte TikTok Giveaway and more
Editor’s Note: Happy 4/9 Day, Niner Nation! Drop by the bookstore today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for giveaways and store discounts.
Leadership gift launches unique school of construction
UNC Charlotte has launched the Albert School of Construction in the William States Lee College of Engineering , made possible by a leadership gift from alumni Craig ’85 and Darla ’83 Albert. As construction demand grows across industries, the school will help address a critical workforce gap by preparing graduates to lead complex projects from planning through operations.
It’s 4/9 Day: Win the official UNC Charlotte 49er watch
To celebrate 4/9 Day, we’ve teamed up with alum Kwame Molden ’12 MBA to give away the official Charlotte 49er Watch from his nationally acclaimed brand, SPGBK Watches. To enter, follow @unccharlotte on TikTok and tag a fellow Niner in the comments of our first post.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- New hire: Natalie Nobinger has been appointed director of undergraduate admissions. She began her duties Wednesday, March 25.
- Appraisal cycle underway: The SHRA 2025-26 appraisal cycle is officially underway. Please review the key dates, actions and resources for supervisors.
- Win a Charlotte watch: To celebrate 4/9 Day, Charlotte teamed up with alum Kwame Molden ’12 MBA to give away the official 49er Watch from his nationally acclaimed brand, SPGBK Watches. To enter, follow @unccharlotte on TikTok and tag a fellow Niner in the comments of our first post.
- Twenty years of service: At this year’s Sweet Success Reception, UNC Charlotte recognized staff members inducted into the Twenty‑Year Club, commemorating two decades of exceptional service to the University and the State of North Carolina.
- Food Labels 101: Register for “Food Labels 101,” a worksite wellness lunch-and-learn webinar, at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 21. Learn to spot quickly hidden sugars, unhealthy fats and misleading marketing claims, and how to make a delicious smash taco.
what you need to know: students
- Graduate Schools rankings: New U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings reflect UNC Charlotte’s continued rise, with engineering and business leading progress across graduate programs.
- Study in France: Join Education Abroad and representatives from the University of Limoges — one of Charlotte’s exchange partners — for an informational session from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 207.
- Fulbright info session: Discover how the U.S. Student Fulbright Program can support a year of funded international experience after graduation at the drop-in information session from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 16, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 128.
the difference is charlotte
New U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings reflect UNC Charlotte’s continued rise, with engineering and business leading progress across graduate programs.
upcoming events: students
Don’t miss the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale April 9-11 in Lot 5. Early access sale begins at noon, Thursday, April 9, for Garden Members and UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff. Get a 10% discount with your UNC Charlotte ID.
- Real-life Wii Sports: Don’t miss CAB-ii Resort, a real-life twist on the classic Wii Sports experience inspired by favorites like basketball, cycling, tennis and more. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at University Recreation.
- CoA+A presents Cabaret: The departments of Theatre, Dance and Music present Cabaret at 7 p.m., April 16-18, and at 2 p.m., April 18-19, at Robinson Hall, in Anne R. Belk Theater.
professional development: faculty and staff
- Accessibility awareness: Celebrate Accessibility Awareness Month this April with workshops and drop-in clinics.
- Faculty Engagement Award Reception: Celebrate Atkins’ newest Faculty Engagement Award recipient and honor the legacy of past winners and finalists from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.
- Suicide risk response: Register for Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Risk Management from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 15. Hosted by the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center, South Piedmont AHEC and CAMS-care, this virtual session reviews practical strategies for responding to suicide risk, including assessment, crisis response planning and coordinated safety planning.
to-do list: faculty and staff
- 49er trivia: In honor of 4/9 Day, give today’s 49er-themed trivia a shot!
- Buy spring plants: The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale is April 9-11 in Lot 5. Early access sale begins at noon, Thursday, April 9, for Garden Members and UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff. Get a 10% discount with your UNC Charlotte ID.
- Campus beautification thank you: Shoutout to all the members of the campus community who volunteered their time during the spring Campus Beautification Day!
to-do list: students
- 49er trivia: In honor of 4/9 Day, give today’s 49er-themed trivia a shot!
- Campus beautification thank you: Shoutout to all the members of the campus community who volunteered their time during the spring Campus Beautification Day!
- Apply to lead the Gold Mine: Do you have what it takes to lead Charlotte’s student section? Apply to be a Gold Mine leader by Wednesday, April 15.