37 Years of #NinerLove
After stepping foot on campus as a high school senior, UNC Charlotte's deputy athletic director Darin Spease '89 knew he was home.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Peter Wong, associate professor of architecture, has been named the 2020-21 Reynolds Leadership Award recipient.
- Want to learn more about making the most of your retirement savings? Register for an upcoming webinar with Prudential's NC Retirement Plans.
- Learn to streamline online grading with Gradescope at this Feb. 18 workshop.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- The University Center for Academic Excellence is offering virtual tutoring for individuals and small groups via drop-in or scheduled appointments. Beginning Feb. 22, limited in-person options also will be available. Visit the UCAE website for more information or sign up on Connect!
- With support from a grant from the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP), UNC Charlotte is extending The William States Lee College of Engineering Senior Design program to smaller North Carolina companies, allowing them the chance to participate in specialized research projects and providing students experience working with a broader array of businesses.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Joël Gallegos, assistant provost for international programs, has been elected to the inaugural board of directors of Charlotte Sister Cities, a global network of communities that fosters grassroots connections between Charlotte and cities around the world.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
"Who Am I?" — a recently published tribute to Bertha Maxwell Roddey, director of UNC Charlotte's Black Studies program in the 1970s — features essays from former students.
Sociology professor Jill Yavorsky's research was referenced in a Forbes article about gender discrimination in the workplace by UNC Charlotte professor emeritus Bryan Robinson.
EVENTS
- 2/16: Join CCI and special guest speaker Brittany Danielle Hunt for "Beyond the Myth: Deconstructing Stereotypes of Indigenous People in the American South.”
- 2/16: Check out Lillian McKenzie's exhibit "A Short Attention Span!" in the Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery through Feb. 26.
- 2/25: Register for a community conversation about Gene Nichol's book "The Faces of Poverty in North Carolina: Stories from Our Invisible Citizens."
Stay updpated on the covid-19 vaccine
Find the latest information on when and how you can receive your shot on the Niner Nation Cares website. Let's keep our community safe and healthy!
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