Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Niner Nation launches 2021-22 academic year — in person — with high hopes
The new academic year is officially underway. View the excitement of move-in and Week of Welcome events.
COVID-19 Information
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Let the University know through the COVID-19 vaccine reporting form. Once approved, you will be exempt from completing the daily Niner Health Check and the requirement to participate in mitigation testing.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Apply now for the Active Learning Academy: Re-imagining Teaching and Learning. This year’s faculty academy will provide an opportunity to reflect and build on what we’ve learned from the experience of remote teaching. Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to: active learning; diversity, equity and Inclusion; learner-driven approaches; accessibility; student engagement; and more.
- The Poll Everywhere workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 25, will show faculty and staff how to use the student response software in the classroom and other learning spaces. During the workshop, participants will explore getting registered and creating polling content within Poll Everywhere as well as Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote or Google Slides Polling.
- Classroom support is offered in real time and now features specialty equipment in classrooms to support hybrid classes and to enhance audio.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Come out to meet representatives from various campus departments and other Niners! Many offices will be represented to answer your questions. Learn more about the free resources offered to students.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Charlotte men’s soccer lands three on All-C-USA Preseason Squad: The 49ers senior striker duo of Preston Popp and Alex Willis, along with fifth-year senior midfielder Joe Brito, found their names penned among the conference's best.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
- 8/26: Join experts from Novant Health, Atrium Health and UNC Charlotte for a virtual panel about the impact of racial and economic health disparities in our region.
- 8/26: Explore methods of keeping organized with Google Drive, including how to sort, filter and search for files. Also, discover how to use and manage folders for better organization.
- 8/30: Renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis kicks off the Department of Music's year-long celebration of Charlie Parker in a public presentation that is part conversation, part demonstration.
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