Charlotte Earns Sustainability Accolade, Mandatory Training Deadline and more

Charlotte Earns Sustainability Accolade

UNC Charlotte has made the Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges, an annual publication that recognizes academic institutions that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

what you need to know: Faculty and Staff

• Academic Affairs Weekly Digest: Learn about the Center for Teaching and Learning’s 25th anniversary celebration, scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, along with other important announcements in this week’s digest.
• Football Game Day Parking: Please review important parking and transportation information for the Thursday, Oct. 31, home football game against Tulane.
• Open Enrollment: For those eligible for the time extension due to Hurricane Helene, the final day to complete your Open Enrollment elections is Friday, Nov. 1.
• Reminder: Mandatory Title IX and IT Security training for all University faculty and staff must be completed by Thursday, Oct. 31, and can be accessed through the learning and development portal.
• Tuition and Fees Meetings: Hear recommendations for changes to tuition and mandatory student fees during the Tuition and Fees Advisory Board open meeting, 5 p.m., tomorrow, Oct. 29, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340. A second meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, in the Student Union, Room 340, and will include public comments.

event spotlight: Faculty and staff

Early Voting: Cone University Center, Room 112, is an early voting site for those registered to vote in Mecklenburg County! Vote early through Saturday, Nov. 2.

additional news, events, announcements: Faculty and Staff

• Upcoming Health Clinics: The next flu clinic is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, in the UREC lobby. A COVID-19 booster clinic also will be Thursday at the Waddell Center for Student Health and Wellbeing. Sign up for both on the student health website.
• Honors Research Symposium: The Honors College, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, will host the 2024 Honors Research Symposium from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Cone University Center. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 15. Please note student abstracts are due Thursday, Oct. 31.

what you need to know: Students

• Early Voting: Cone University Center, Room 112, is an early voting site for those registered to vote in Mecklenburg County! Vote early through Saturday, Nov. 2. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 29.
• Honors Research Symposium: The Honors College, in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, will host the 2024 Honors Research Symposium from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Cone University Center. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 15. Please note student abstracts are due Thursday, Oct. 31.
• Upcoming Health Clinics: The next flu clinic is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, in the UREC lobby. A COVID-19 booster clinic also will be Thursday at the Waddell Center for Student Health and Wellbeing. Sign up for both on the student health website.
• Niner Course Pack: Students registering for spring classes will see charges for the Niner Course Pack on their student accounts. Students may opt out of the program beginning Saturday, Dec. 7; be sure to read the included instructions for doing so.
• Niner Course Pack: Students registering for spring classes will see charges for the Niner Course Pack on their student accounts. Students may opt out of the program beginning Saturday, Dec. 7 ; be sure to read the included instructions for doing so.
  

upcoming events

• Niners Vote Spirit Week: Enjoy fun activities, engage with fellow students and get all the information you need to cast your vote confidently during Niners Vote Spirit Week, Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1.
• Donut Forget to Vote: Stop by the Cone University Center, beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, to ask your questions about the early voting process. The event is sponsored by the 49er Democracy Experience.
• Countdown to Commencement: The commencement kickoff for December graduates takes place at Barnes & Noble Charlotte from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30. Grab your cap and gown, learn about resources for graduates and celebrate with swag, food and door prizes.
• Green Dot Training: Attend a Green Dot Bystander Training from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, to learn to use your social influence to reduce sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Dinner and swag will be provided.
• Legacy Draping Ceremony: Graduating legacy students and families are invited to attend the Legacy Draping Ceremony at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340. The deadline to RSVP is Dec. 6.

only at charlotte

Riley Felts ’22 is one of 30 athletes in consideration for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Read about her athletic and academic accomplishments.

show us your 49er spirit!

Charlotte gerontology faculty, alumni, students and community partners sported lots of 49er green during their fall networking event! Submit your 49er spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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