Charlotte Metrology Gains Prominence, Academic Affairs News Digest, Spring Break Abroad and more

Measured Success

Across four decades, CPM’s chief engineer, Jimmie Miller, has had a front-row seat for Charlotte’s rise to international metrology prominence.

what you need to know: Faculty and staff

• Academic Affairs News Digest: As part of the University’s Policy 409 Religious Accommodation for Students, faculty should make reasonable accommodations for religious observances, including fasting. Review the policy, along with other important announcements in this week’s digest.
• Gen AI Fellowship: Eight days remain to submit your application to the Center for Teaching and Learning for the Faculty Fellow on Generative AI.
• Aetna Bus: Stop by the Aetna Bus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the CHHS/COE Plaza, to get your flu shot and learn more about the transition to Aetna.

event spotlight: faculty and staff

CMS Workday Workshops: Bring your child to campus during CMS Teacher Workday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, for fall youth workshops. Sessions are $95 each and are tailored to students in grades 1-12.

additional news, events, announcements: faculty and staff

• Air Testing Complete: Environmental Health and Safety recently decided to proactively complete environmental air quality testing for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) across all campus buildings built prior to 1979. The testing revealed no detectable levels of PCBs in any of the 25 buildings.
• Welcome Back Event: All students, employees and alumni are invited to attend Niner Nation is Where You Belong: Welcome Back, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Black Alumni Chapter, Latinx/a/o Alumni Network and LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network are hosting this event.
• 49er Mart Users: You are invited to attend a virtual forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26. Register at the Learning and Development Portal, and find more information on the 49er Mart message board.
• Data that Makes a Difference: Register for the Women + Girls Research Alliance and the Urban Institute’s Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30. This virtual event will explore the W+GRA data dashboard — a powerful tool that makes quality of life and gender data accessible to everyone.
• OUR Applications: The Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting applications for the spring 2025 semester. Encourage your students to apply!
• OIP Opportunity: The Office of International Programs encourages qualified scholars to apply for the Council on Foreign Relations’ Overseas Fellowship Opportunities. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 1.
• Celebrating 25 Years: The Center for Teaching and Learning is celebrating 25 years of service from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1. RSVP to share stories, refreshments and fun!

what you need to know: Students

• Study Abroad Spring Break 2025: The Office of Education Abroad is accepting applications for Spring Break 2025 programs. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 1, and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Orientation Counselor Applications: Apply to be a 2025 orientation counselor and serve as a role model for first-year and transfer students. Applications are due 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4.
• OUR Applications: Find success in college and in careers through research! The Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting applications for the spring 2025 semester.
• Data that Makes a Difference: Register for the Women + Girls Research Alliance and the Urban Institute’s Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30. This virtual event will explore the W+GRA data dashboard — a powerful tool that makes quality of life and gender data accessible to everyone.
• Air Testing Complete: Environmental Health and Safety recently decided to proactively complete environmental air quality testing for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) across all campus buildings built prior to 1979. The testing revealed no detectable levels of PCBs in any of the 25 buildings.

upcoming events: Students

• All students, employees and alumni are invited to attend Niner Nation is Where You Belong: Welcome Back, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Black Alumni Chapter, Latinx/a/o Alumni Network and LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network are hosting this event.
• Hear from Charlotte’s head basketball coaches, and meet the 2024-25 49ers at the Niner Jam Basketball Tip-Off event, Thursday, Oct. 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the UREC outdoor courts. Don’t miss out on tailgating, 3v3 basketball and more.

only at charlotte

October is Campus Sustainability Month, and UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events such as the Transportation Fair, the Student Sustainability Summit, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale and Campus Beautification Day.

show us your 49er spirit!

Picks up! These student ambassadors enjoyed Gold Rush events. Submit your 49er spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

campus resources

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• Inside UNC Charlotte
• Campus Disruptions, Delays and Detours
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• Staff Council
• Title IX Training
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