Niner Nation Helps in Hurricane Relief, Workplace Community Giving Campaign, Niner Guides Applications and more

October 10, 2024
Categories: Niner Insider
Facilities management team members deployed to UNC Asheville

Niner Nation Steps Up to Help in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thank you, Niner Nation, for stepping up to help UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University as they continue to grapple with significant challenges from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Niners from across the country have come together to help the Bulldogs, Mountaineers and Catamounts recover from the storm’s wrath.

what you need to know: Faculty and Staff

  • Reminder: OneIT is conducting extended maintenance over fall break. Learn about the maintenance work that will take place from Friday, Oct. 11, to Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • Workplace Community Giving Campaign: Faculty and staff have the opportunity to contribute to the Workplace Community Giving Campaign, supporting the Arts and Science Council and the State Employees Combined Campaign, through Friday, Oct. 18. You could score one of six $50 Amazon gift cards for your support of an SECC charity.
  • Student Success Grants: Faculty and staff are invited to explore innovative initiatives that support increases in retention and graduation rates by applying for a student success grant. Four grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to collaborative teams of faculty and/or staff whose projects are selected. Proposals are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1.
  • Campus Beautification Day: Volunteer to help plant trees, collect litter and assist with other projects for Campus Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, beginning near the Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center and Lot 8.
  • urbanCORE Spotlighted in White Paper: UNC Charlotte is one of eight urban-serving universities featured in an academic white paper, produced by the University of Pennsylvania, that highlights universities addressing urban issues.

featured event: faculty and Staff

Generations 60 Years - 21 Conversations photo
  • Generations: 60 Years – 21 Conversations: Art history professor Jim Frakes curated a special exhibition commemorating 60 years of the UNC Charlotte Art Department featuring work by alumni with degrees from 1971 to 2024! This trip through university history is on display through Friday, Nov. 8, in all three galleries in the Rowe Building. Tonight, the Department of Art & Art History hosts an opening reception featuring Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Frakes and 94 artists and artworks.

Additional News, events, announcements: Faculty and Staff

  • Drone’s-Eye View: See campus from a drone’s perspective, and learn how UNC Charlotte’s Parking and Transportation Services Office uses drones to collect information for campus planning from noon to 1 p.m., today, at Union Deck.
  • Ride with Music: Stop into the J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte Station from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, to enjoy a free performance by The KN3 sponsored by Jazz Arts Charlotte as part of the Ride with Music series. If you are riding light rail, don’t forget to set up your CATS Pass App for fare validation.
  • Dining Services Survey: Tell dining services all the things you love about eating on campus, anything that can be improved and everything in between! The survey takes about eight to 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are confidential.
  • Classroom Communications Workshop: Need help facilitating conversations in the classroom during challenging times? Register for the Center for Teaching and Learning’s classroom communication workshops.
  • CTL 25th Anniversary: Please RSVP to the Center for Teaching and Learning’s 25th Anniversary Party! Don’t miss out on drinks, food and music as the center celebrates 25 years of fun, friends and fantastic work from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, in the Kennedy Building, second floor.

show us your 49er spirit!

Katrina Hudson and Heather Backus

University College academic advisors Katrina Hudson and Heather Backus are in their “Academic Advisor Era,” showing off their love for what they do! Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

what you need to know: Students

  • Apply to Niner Guides: Share your love of UNC Charlotte with prospective students and their families when they visit our beautiful campus. Apply to be a Niner Guide by midnight, Friday, Nov. 1.
  • Green Dot Bystander Training: Learn to use your social influence to reduce sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus. Attend Green Dot Bystander Training from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21. Dinner and swag will be provided.
  • Dining Services Survey: Tell dining services all the things you love about eating on campus, anything that can be improved and everything in between! The survey takes about eight to 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are confidential.
  • Army ROTC Summer Opportunity: The Army ROTC is offering current sophomores an opportunity to enroll for fall 2025. Students who attend one of the 30-day basic camps next summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky, may become eligible to enroll in the final two-year advanced Army ROTC program, which could include a cadet stipend and an Army ROTC scholarship. Contact Rick Nash for more information.

Upcoming Events: Students

  • Generations: 60 Years – 21 Conversations: Art history professor Jim Frakes curated a special exhibition commemorating 60 years of the UNC Charlotte Art Department featuring work by alumni with degrees from 1971 to 2024! This trip through University history is on display through Friday, Nov. 8, in all three galleries in the Rowe Building.
  • Drone’s-Eye View: See campus from a drone’s perspective, and learn how UNC Charlotte’s Parking and Transportation Services Office uses drones to collect information for campus planning from noon to 1 p.m., today, at Union Deck.
  • Campus Beautification Day: Volunteer to help plant trees, collect litter and assist with other projects for Campus Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, beginning near the Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center and Lot 8.
  • Ride with Music: Stop into the J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte Station from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, to enjoy a free performance by The KN3 sponsored by Jazz Arts Charlotte as part of the Ride with Music series. If you are riding light rail, don’t forget to set up your CATS Pass App for fare validation.
  • Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia: Tickets are on sale for the charity men’s basketball exhibition between Charlotte and Georgia. Tip-off is at noon, Saturday, Oct. 19, in Halton Arena.

Only at Charlotte

Regena Brown

Regena Brown ’99, director of retention and graduation, first joined Niner Nation as an undergraduate student. After earning a master’s degree in higher education administration, she returned to the University and has worked in multiple student affairs and academic affairs offices as she pursues a doctorate in educational leadership. Learn more about her Charlotte journey and what she enjoys doing in her free time.

show us your 49er spirit!

Student leaders with Chancellor Gaber and Vice Chancellor Bailey

Student leaders from the Student Government Association and the Graduate and Professional Student Government posed with Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kevin Bailey at a recent leadership reception.
Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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