SportsCenter Live from Campus, International Festival, Athletics Hall of Famers and more
ESPN’s SportsCenter Live from Campus Today
ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will broadcast live from the CHHS/CoED Plaza starting at 2 p.m., today, ahead of Charlotte’s home football game against Rice, tonight at 7:30 p.m.
- Pack the Plaza: The campus community is encouraged to view the show from the plaza and be featured in the background showcasing their best 49er spirit. Click here to download and print mini signs.
- Gameday Reminders: Review important parking and transportation information for tonight’s game. Classes are not cancelled for weekday football games. Faculty and students are responsible for all required hours, and faculty should make alternative arrangements for classes and labs scheduled to take place on the main campus at or after 2:30 p.m.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- Tuition Waiver Process: The employee tuition waiver process moved to a new system Tuesday, Sept. 16. The steps to access and complete a waiver remain the same. Please review additional information about the waiver process and updated FAQs on the educational benefits webpage.
- Required Training: IT Security Training is now available for all full-time and part-time staff. Student and temporary employees will be assigned the training Thursday, Oct. 16.
- Athletics Hall of Fame Class: Gabe Garcia, Chris Haney, Rephel Martin and Olumide Larry Ogunjobi joined the ranks of Charlotte legends as the fifth Hall of Fame class in Charlotte Athletics.
- Nominate a Transfer Champion: The University Transfer Center is seeking nominations for the inaugural Transfer Student and Staff Champion Awards. Nominate faculty, staff and students who have made a significant impact on the University’s transfer community by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1.
what you need to know: students
- Nominate a Transfer Champion: The University Transfer Center is seeking nominations for the inaugural Transfer Student and Staff Champion Awards. Nominate faculty, staff and students who have made a significant impact on our transfer community by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1.
- Build Your Professional Brand: Learn the essential strategies for building a strong and authentic LinkedIn profile from noon to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 19. Register to receive the Zoom link.
upcoming events: students
The 47th International Festival, the University’s longest-running cultural event is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, in and around the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Admission and parking are free.
- CAPS Carnival: Don’t miss human foosball, face painting, carnival games, inflatables, funnel cakes and prizes at the CAPS Carnival, from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Belk Gym.
the difference is charlotte
Gabe Garcia, Chris Haney, Rephel Martin and Olumide Larry Ogunjobi joined the ranks of Charlotte legends as the fifth Hall of Fame class in Charlotte Athletics. The group was honored at halftime of last Saturday’s football game against Monmouth.
professional development: faculty and staff
- Being Adaptive Workshop: Human resources is partnering with ComPsych Guidance Resources to offer a virtual workshop, “Being Adaptive in an Ever-Changing World,” from noon to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 19.
- Workshop for the Classroom: Learn to build classroom community at a virtual workshop on the Periodic Table of Human Emotions at 10 a.m, Monday, Sept. 22.
- FedEx Lunch and Learn: Discover all the FedEx Office in lower Prospector has to offer at the FedEx Lunch and Learn at noon, Tuesday, Sept. 23. Register on the learning and development portal.
- Gambrell Faculty Fellowship: Are you a full-time faculty member whose research focuses on quality of life in the Charlotte region? Consider applying for the Charlotte Urban Institute’s Gambrell Faculty Fellowship.
- Faculty Fellow for Grant Writing: The Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Center is seeking a faculty fellow to provide grant-writing training to postdoctoral scholars and graduate students.
- SoTL Grants on AI: Want to study how AI is changing the way we teach? Apply for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning grant by Wednesday, Oct. 1.
- ACE Awards Lunch: Register by Sunday, Oct. 5, to attend the 49er ACE Awards and Appreciation Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13. The ACE awards honor alumni staff for their achievement and commitment to UNC Charlotte.
to-do list: faculty and staff
- Performance Cycle Reminder: All SHRA and EHRA-non-faculty staff are reminded to log into the Niner Talent-STAKES portal to verify that all performance-related tasks are current and complete. Email the performance management team with questions.
- Take This Poll: Monday, Sept. 22, marks the start of fall. Vote for your favorite fall activities and share hidden gems in the Charlotte region.
- Encourage Undergraduate Researchers: ETHEL, the undergraduate research journal, is seeking submissions of undergraduate research/creative works and applications for student reviewers from all disciplines.
- Prepare Your Noses: The Botanical Gardens is on bloom watch for the new corpse flower, Cadavera.
to-do list: students
- Take This Poll: Monday, Sept. 22, marks the start of fall. Vote for your favorite fall activities and share hidden gems in the Charlotte region.
- Family Weekend Photos: Check out some photos from Family Weekend Bash!
- Prepare Your Noses: The Botanical Gardens is on bloom watch for the new corpse flower, Cadavera.