Happy Holidays, Niner Nation
Fire up the Flux Capacitor and join Norm on a time-hopping holiday trip through key defining moments in UNC Charlotte's history.
NEWS
- Parking permits for spring will be available for purchase on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at mypark.charlotte.edu. The MyPark portal will be unavailable during winter break. If you have questions, please call the PaTS Communication Center at 704-687-0161.
- Niner Research will be unavailable for a brief period shortly after 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, for security-related updates. Service will resume later that evening. If you have questions, please contact ninerresearch@uncc.edu.
COVID-19 Information
Need help finding a vaccine or booster? Here are some helpful resources.
Find a Vaccine or Booster Location
- Find your spot to take your shot
- Novant Health resources
- Atrium Health resources
- South Carolina residents
- Find your shot anywhere in the country
The CDC recently updated guidance and recommends everyone 16 years and older should get a booster shot. For more information on specific criteria, please visit the CDC’s website.
Helpful information about quarantine and isolation
The Niner Nation Cares website has helpful information for students, faculty and staff on quarantine and isolation, including return-to-class and work guidance.
Do I have to quarantine or isolate?
Your responsibilities in quarantine or isolation
Returning to class and work following quarantine or isolation
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Mark your calendars! The Learning and Development Portal opens for registration on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Faculty and staff will find training opportunities that align with institutional goals and support areas of the strategic plan. Questions may be directed to hrtraining@uncc.edu.
- Looking for inspiration as you plan your spring courses or just curious how your colleagues are using Canvas and what types of learning activities they are using? Take a peek into their courses via the Teachers Observing Peers program. Log in to view.
- As we approach the end of the calendar year, please review these important Kronos Workforce Ready and web time entry year-end reminders and timesheet deadlines.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- “Queer Year 1” (QY1) is a bi-weekly cohort-based program that engages first-year LGBTQ+ students through community building, intentional dialogue and connects students to campus and community resources.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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UNC Charlotte students, alumni and faculty among 2021 Best in the Nest winners: UNC Charlotte students, alumni and faculty made quite an impression with Queen City Nerve critics and readers this year. From fighting homelessness and confronting economic inequality to using sculpture as cultural storytelling and transforming sneakers into social commentary, UNC Charlotte is on the scene and shaping what’s next in our city and beyond.
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First Black female Belk Scholar earns Master’s in Data Science & Business Analytics: This Friday, Taylor Ferguson will be the first Black female Belk Scholar to graduate with a DSBA master's degree.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
The Charlotte Observer recapped signing day declarations for the 49ers football program.
Geography professors Eric Delmelle and Doug Shoemaker developed a plan to test water in private wells of Gaston County and create a database and map to show residents the safety of wells around them.
EVENTS
- 12/20: Watch the Charlotte 49ers v. Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball game on TV.
- 12/22: Watch the Charlotte 49ers v. Davidson women’s basketball game on TV.
- 12/22: Watch the Charlotte 49ers v. Western Carolina men’s basketball game on TV.
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