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Are you ready to vote in this year’s local elections? In Mecklenburg County, polls are open for early voting. You can get involved in this election season by researching candidate platforms, discussing the issues, volunteering to support get-out-the-vote efforts or voting. Key dates for the upcoming election Early voting has started for this year’s local […]

Aaron Kempster, a senior social work major and Marine Corps veteran, wants to leave a legacy at Charlotte. Inspired by the challenges he faced as a Marine, Kempster — vice president of the Student Veterans of America Charlotte chapter — is committed to bringing together the veteran community with a new event: the SVA Tournament.  […]

Explore and discuss alternative transportation options in the Charlotte region and on campus at the fall Student Sustainability Summit, from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200. The summit, sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability and the Student Government Association, will feature guest speakers from on and […]

Crowdfund UNC Charlotte is an online platform that allows students to create detailed fundraising campaigns and engage the broader campus community to help fuel their passions outside the classroom. This fall, more than a dozen clubs are seeking contributions to enable them to travel to national competitions, build impressive engineering projects and more. Learn more […]

The campus community is encouraged to attend the first Campus Master Plan and Updates Forum, scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Smith, Room 202. Owen Cooks, associate vice chancellor of facilities management, will talk about Charlotte’s 10-year campus master plan and share updates on progress towards integrating University goals into the […]

Commencement is one of UNC Charlotte’s most cherished traditions, one that marks a major milestone for graduates, their family members and the faculty and staff who have supported them throughout their academic journey. The December commencement ceremonies will take place in Halton Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. Friday, Dec. 12, 10 […]

Many campus sustainability projects are supported by students through the Student Green Fund, known as the Charlotte Green Initiative. It began in 2008, when the Earth Club petitioned the Student Government Association to dedicate $1 per student each semester to the fund. Since then, the CGI student-led committee has allocated approximately $60,000 annually to sustainable […]

October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. 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 Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale, Campus Beautification Day and the […]

Avery Taylor is a senior and Levine Scholar majoring in environmental sciences and geology. She has dedicated her college experience to sustainability, wildlife conservation and environmental advocacy. From volunteering with the Carolina Raptor Center to working on sea turtle conservation at Edisto Beach State Park and being involved with the Charlotte Green Initiative, Taylor has […]

Monday, Sept. 22, marks the official start of fall. At UNC Charlotte, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season. Whether you’re into pumpkin patches, cozy pop-ups or Halloween thrills, there’s no shortage of autumn-inspired experiences to explore. From student-led festivities to citywide celebrations, here’s your guide to making the most of the season. […]