Thursday, January 14, 2021
$3.6m U.S. Department of Energy grant for EPIC
The award, one of only 10 nationwide, will support efforts to lower solar electricity costs and increase the competitiveness of American solar manufacturing and improve grid reliability.
BREAKING NEWS
- The UNC Charlotte Black Alumni Chapter names recipients of the 2020 Excellence in Leadership Awards.
- Follow up on COVID-19 testing in residence halls.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- How to create a welcome video for your students.
- Learn more about the new Learning and Development Portal, and sign up for a training webinar.
- The Canvas spring 2021 template makes it easy to organize your online course.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Reminder: The spring semester town hall for students and families is today from 3-4 p.m.
- Welcome-back-to-campus kits are available for pick up at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Student Union. New students, faculty and staff and anyone who may need another bag may pick up one by presenting their 49er ID at the register. Available while supplies last.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Get to know Dean Jennifer Troyer: The Belk College of Business dean brings a business mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to leadership.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Jean-Claude Till and Rajib Paul discuss visualizing the COVID-19 pandemic through data science.
- Theatre alumna Alexis Louder is the female lead in the new CopShop movie.
- Marketing professor Cindy Fox discusses Belk’s outlook amid the pandemic.
EVENTS
- 1/19: Instructors can pilot an online assessment tool
- 1/20: First day of spring classes
- 1/21: Awww, BREAKOUT... into Zoom Breakout sessions
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