UNC Charlotte to present 'Violins of Hope’ song cycle, Auntie Anne’s opening and Shaping What's Next celebration

Monday, April 18, 2022

UNC Charlotte to present East Coast premiere of ‘Violins of Hope’ song cycle

A musical work inspired by Professor Jay Grymes's book will be the centerpiece of Charlotte’s Holocaust Remembrance Day event.

Every Friday we will introduce a Niner. Have a suggestion on who we should highlight next? Email us at ninerinsider.uncc.edu.

Shaping What's Next: Celebrating Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and the Future of UNC Charlotte takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19, at 11 a.m. on the CHHS/COED plaza. Please show your Niner Pride by wearing green or something with the new Charlotte brand tomorrow.
Bojan Cukic named interim dean of the College of Computing and Informatics.
The 49er Democracy Experience breaks down everything you need to know this election season.

Reminder: Today is the final day to complete the Employee Engagement Survey.
The College Foundation of North Carolina is hosting a webinar on the N.C. 529 College Savings Plan Tuesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Learn about who you can save for, what a 529 Plan is, when to withdraw funds, where to open an account and why it's so important to plan now for your loved one's future.
Attend the “Engaging Online Students: Practical Steps to Connecting with your Online Students throughout the Semester” workshop Wednesday, April 20. Students enrolled in online courses benefit from multiple and varied touchpoints throughout the semester. Participants will learn over 20 practical ways to connect with students to proactively meet their needs, interact with successful students and navigate through the semester easily.

“Hops and Headshots” is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19. Get a free headshot compliments of the Young Alumni Chapter then enjoy a cool drink at Summit Seltzer.
Applications are being accepted for graduate teaching fellowships.
Atkins Library purchased new furniture for the second and third floors, based upon student input. The library wants to know what you think; take a five-minute survey to share your opinion.

Auntie Anne’s opened April 1 featuring Change Please Coffee: The irony of Auntie Anne’s opening on April Fool's Day after several months of delays was not lost on students and staff who lined up in the Science Building to get a warm pretzel Friday, April 1.

Robert Cox, associate director, EPIC, offered his perspective on the challenges the state faces surrounding electric vehicles.

UREC hosted the conference, Fit Expo 2022, attended by 300-plus students from 30 institutions.

4/22: Attend the Digital Humanities Meetup in Charlotte. Meet digital humanities enthusiasts in the Charlotte area for great food and conversation! Drop by between 12:15 and 2 p.m. at Optimist Hall.

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