Friday, January 29, 2021
49ers release 2021 football season schedule
The Charlotte 49ers have announced the 2021 football schedule and it includes a slew of firsts: First home game against an ACC foe. First meeting with a Big 10 team. First season in which they face a pair of Power 5 opponents. And, after six years in Conference USA, the first game against league member Louisiana Tech.
BREAKING NEWS
- The University’s wastewater testing has detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in its routine sampling in three residence halls.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Register now for a Feb. 4 workshop on Building Student Community and Engagement Using Online Tools.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Remember, you need to use the Niner Diner's Mobile Ordering app to place orders at retail locations and Crown2Go.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber recently addressed the Rotary Club of Charlotte, outlining how the University and the city have a shared history and common destiny.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Sociology professor Jill Yavorsky discussed the role that gender norms play in dividing household responsibilities.
- Economics professor John Connaughton was interviewed about the economic struggle of Belk and other companies.
- Alumna Kelli Karnish '11 has been named Independence High School's teacher of the year.
EVENTS
- 2/1: REMINDER: Have you signed up for the virtual 49er Gold Rush 5K? Complete the virtual race between Feb. 1-14.
- 2/24: Film Screen with a Dean: Virtual panel discussion on True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality.
- 2/26: Visit the virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair.
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