Study Abroad Week at UNC Charlotte
Study Abroad Week is a week-long event consisting of live, online webinars and information sessions for students to learn more about studying and interning abroad as the world transitions away from the pandemic. Students can meet the Office of Education Abroad staff and virtually interact with UNC Charlotte students who have studied abroad. Better yet, by attending the Study Abroad Week events, students can be entered to win prizes!
BREAKING NEWS
- View the results from Friday's wastewater testing of one residence hall.
There is a lot of information circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine. Let's separate fact from fiction with the help of the CDC, NIH and our own campus experts.
- FICTION: Development of the vaccine was rushed; therefore, its effectiveness and safety cannot be trusted.
- FACT: The vaccine is proven safe and effective. Although it was developed in record time, it has gone through the same rigorous Food and Drug Administration process as every other vaccine, meeting all safety standards.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Are you still thinking about nominating someone for Employee of the Year? Learn more from past “community and public service" Employee of the Year Award recipients and submit your nomination today.
- REPROS Document Center now offers large volume scanning to help you digitize your files.
- Employees may use up to two hours of paid work time to receive their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during scheduled work hours with prior supervisor approval. More information can be found on the Human Resources website.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Check out this new graduate student summer fellowship program and other grad school funding opportunities.
- Seniors: Ready to rock your dream career? The M.S. in Management Virtual Preview Day is Friday, March 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and it will give you an insider's perspective on what it takes to become an M.S. in Management student.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Lynn named Assistant Coach of the Year by USTFCCCA: Joseph Lynn, Cross Country head coach and assistant Track and Field coach (Distance), has been named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's Southeast Men's Assistant Coach of the Year.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Geography professor Andy Bobyarchick discussed the reasoning behind Sparta's fourth earthquake in the past month.
After a year of uncertainty due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina’s economy will continue to rebound in 2021, according to John Connaughton, director of the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast.
EVENTS
- 3/10: Seats are still available for the Employee Lunch and Learn: Coping During Uncertain Times.
- 3/11: Get familiar with the Zoom interface, learn how to share your screen and engage meeting participants in this Zoom introduction course.
- 3/18: Hear from graduate admissions counselors as well as graduate program directors at this Graduate Admissions Information Session. RSVP today!
STAY UPDATED 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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