A Message to Niner Nation
Dear Niner Nation,
I hope you had a restful winter break. As we start the beginning of our spring semester, I want to thank you for your ongoing support, patience and flexibility. None of us expected, almost two years later, that COVID-19 would still be part of our daily lives and conversation. Yet, here we are, starting our semester virtually for two weeks to make sure our campus has the best chance for a healthy, productive and gratifying semester.
Through it all – every pivot, updated instruction and change of plans – you have demonstrated your care for your fellow Niners. I know the challenges and uncertainty have been real, but so has your commitment to your success and the success of our University. I cannot say it enough: I am so proud to be part of this campus community.
Our plan is to be together, in person on Jan. 24, to enjoy our beautiful campus. There is much to be excited about this semester, including the opening of our new Science Building, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together. I send you my best wishes for a happy and HEALTHY 2022!
Sincerely,
Sharon L. Gaber
Chancellor
NEWS
- Logging in to Microsoft Office 365 will now require student and employee accounts to use Duo authentication for added security. See this FAQ for details.
COVID-19 Information
Vaccine and Booster Clinics
The University will hold vaccine and booster shot clinics (Pfizer and Moderna) on campus on Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4 in partnership with VaxVan. Register for an appointment.
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
- CTL's instructional continuity resources are available for faculty who need help and resources for moving instruction online quickly.
- In December, Canvas enabled "New Quizzes," an extensive update to the Classic Quizzes functionality. While faculty can use Classic Quizzes during the spring 2022 semester, please note that New Quizzes will no longer support the use of quiz surveys. After spring 2022, you will need to transition to another survey tool, such as PollEverywhere. Register for the Tuesday, Jan. 11, CTL workshop on New Quizzing. See the faculty checklist and additional details or view the FAQs.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Volunteer to teach Charlotte high school students to invest with real money! First Generation Investors is a nonprofit organization that teaches high school students the power of investing and provides program graduates with real money to invest. Trained UNC Charlotte volunteers teach high school students the basics of investing over the course of eight, one-hour sessions. Students then create a final portfolio of $100, which they receive in the form of a real investment account upon graduation. Meetings will be held at noon on Wednesdays at Cochrane Collegiate Academy during spring 2022. To volunteer, email Brad Yeckley, assistant director for Niner Finances, at byeckley@uncc.edu.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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School of Data Science welcomes 100th undergraduate student: Charlotte native Sunnya Hadavi joined the UNC Charlotte School of Data Science for spring 2022 as the school’s 100th undergraduate student.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Spectrum Local News featured December graduate Amber Benton, who completed her degree nearly three decades after enrolling at UNC Charlotte.
Ely Portillo, assistant director of outreach and strategic partnerships, Urban Institute, participated in the panel discussion, “What's ahead for 2022?”
EVENTS
- 1/10: Join UREC in some virtual group fitness classes! Look at the schedule and the link to attend each class!
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