Niner Nation Week Special Edition

October 4, 2023
Categories: Niner Insider

Editor’s Note: We are dedicating today’s issue of Niner Insider to Niner Nation Week, which starts next week. Time to grab your green and join in all the fun!

UNC Charlotte is gearing up for the biggest celebration this year …

Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2023!

Join UNC Charlotte Oct. 9-15, as we paint the town green during a week filled with celebrations, gatherings, performances, spirit contests and more, culminating with our signature Homecoming events.

CHECK OUT ALL EVENTS

Niner Nation Week Campus Scavenger Hunt

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Feeling competitive? Join the Niner Nation Week Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win incredible prizes including UNC Charlotte gear and $300 worth of Niner-owned business gift cards! All of Niner Nation can earn points by participating.

Join the hunt by:

  • Downloading the Scavify app
  • Creating a username and password
  • Joining the “Niner Nation Week” hunt
  • Completing tasks and start racking up points

VOTE FOR THE GOLDEN NINER

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In 2021, UNC Charlotte launched a new Homecoming tradition: The Niner 9. Vote for who you think should be the Golden Niner! Voting will take place October 5-11. The Golden Niner will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming game.

VOTE HERE

Spirit Displays

Wear your Charlotte gear all week, show off your Niner pride with these two events:

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  • Paint the Campus Green: Student Involvement is blanketing the campus with spirit Monday, Oct. 9. Grab some spray chalk and stencils from the Center for Student Involvement (Popp Martin Student Union, Room 210) and help brand the All-in-C across campus!
  • Staff Council Pride Competition: UNC Charlotte Staff Council wants to see staff school spirit during Niner Nation Week! Enter individually or as an office to prove who has the most Niner Pride on campus. Register by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6; judging is Thursday, Oct. 12.

Special Gatherings

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Wine Vault Faculty and Staff Takeover Social
Monday, Oct. 9 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Alumni-owned Wine Vault and Boardwalk Billy’s will host UNC Charlotte faculty and staff, and community partners for a Niner Nation Week social filled with food, drinks, branded gear and Niner spirit. Register for the celebration.

For faculty and staff.

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Social Events
Monday, Oct. 9, through Thursday, Oct. 12

Join fellow Niners for food, drinks, branded gear and giveaways at favorite spots like Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub, Legion Brewing, Fahrenheit, Vaulted Oak Brewing, OpenTap and Royal Bliss Brewing. See all of the events and reserve your spot.

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Uptown Celebration | Founders Hall, Bank of America Corporate Center
Wednesday, Oct. 11| Noon

Join Chancellor Gaber and special surprise guests in Founders Hall for a spirited celebration and pep rally. Enjoy lunch and snacks, free Charlotte gear and major giveaways, including Panthers and Hornets tickets, signed Charlotte FC jerseys, 704 Shop gift cards and more! Free, registration is requested.

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensembles and Combos | Belk Theater, Robinson Hall
Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. The Department of Music presents the UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Will Campbell, and the Jazz Combo, under the direction of Troy Conn. Register here. For faculty, staff and students.

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Good Seed Service Project | Niner University Elementary
Friday, Oct. 13 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. UNC Charlotte and Lowe’s Home Improvement are partnering to build raised garden beds at Niner University Elementary. Multiple shifts offered throughout the day. Sign up today! For faculty, staff and students.

Black Alumni homecoming events

Black Alumni Chapter Events
Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15 The Black Alumni Chapter is celebrating Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2023 with a series of incredible events, including the kickoff Welcome Reception, the 2023 Sneaker Ball featuring Chubb Rock, DJ Envy and DJ Spin Vixen — supported by Truist — and the Sunday Jazz Brunch. See the full event lineup and reserve your spot. For faculty and staff.

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Homecoming at 49er Tailgate Village
Saturday, Oct. 14 |11:30 a.m. UNC Charlotte’s Alumni Association hosts the 2023 Homecoming Tailgate featuring multiple food and dessert stations, local beers and wine, entertainment and family-friendly games, plus a visit from the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band! Claim your spot while they last!For students.

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Homecoming Game: Charlotte vs. Navy | Halftime Celebration + Golden Niner Recognition
Saturday, Oct. 14 |2 p.m. The Homecoming game against Navy is officially sold out, but you can still get tickets through secondary ticketing partner SeatGeek. Cheer on your 49ers and enjoy special halftime activities, including the recognition of the Golden Niner! For faculty, staff and students.

Aux Cord Wars

Campus Activity Board AUX Cord Wars
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m., Popp Martin Student Union, 340

You are going to love Aux Cord Wars! Come participate in the battle of who’s got “the best” taste of music, or just sit back and jam out! There will be a special guest in attendance, so don’t miss out! Be sure to arrive early as space is limited.

For students.

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Student Alumni Association Homecoming Palooza
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 2 p.m., Star Quad

The Student Alumni Association invites you and your friends to an afternoon of activities, games and food, while watching the student talent showcase. Be sure to attend to grab your Niner Swag, homecoming T-shirts and much more! Check out the event. For students.

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Homecoming Comedy Show
Thursday, Oct. 12 | Doors open: 7 p.m., Show starts: 8 p.m., Popp Martin Student Union, 340

Bring your laughter A-game, Niners! The Campus Activity Board is hosting a Homecoming Comedy Show that will turn the evening into a memory that’ll have you chuckling for years to come! This event is free for UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff with school ID; open to UNC Charlotte alumni with school ID.

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Friday Fest Block Party
Friday, Oct. 13 | 5:30 p.m., CHHS Plaza

Kick off your weekend with some great fun and excitement with fellow Niners. Enjoy food trucks, games, music and fun the night before the big game! See the event.

For students.

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NPHC Stroll Competition
Friday, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m., Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340

UNC Charlotte’s National Pan-Hellenic Council is hosting the 2023 NPHC Stroll Competition, an annual cornerstone of Homecoming. Watch as all your favorite NPHC fraternities and sororities put on a show you won’t want to miss! Limited tickets remain. Register now.

For students.

Gameday Spirit Tents
Saturday, Oct. 14 |Noon, Student Tailgate and Alumni Walkway

Check out all of the excitement and get geared up for the big game! Get your face painted, hair sprayed and get decked out in 49er spirit on your way to the stadium.

For students.

Join the Niner Conversation on Social Media

There are a lot of ways to stay up-to-date and show your Niner pride. Make sure to follow Charlotte on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

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Check out all of the excitement and get geared up for the big game! Get your face painted, hair sprayed and get decked out in 49er spirit on your way to the stadium.