New Recycling Composting Pilot Program, 49er Gold Rush 5K and more

Thursday, January 25, 2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Compost bin

Paper towels and compostable paper make up about 20% of the waste collected from UNC Charlotte buildings. The Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management have launched a new recycling composting pilot program in the Fretwell Building.
 

FACULTY & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • The H.E.L.P. certificate program provides students with non-academic credit for participating in national prevention training opportunities on various health and well-being issues. Complete the registration form on Niner Engage. Questions? Email hwb-helpcert@charlotte.edu.
  • The application for Graduate Research Symposium abstract submissions is open through Wednesday, Jan. 31. The symposium, an interdisciplinary graduate student-run conference, will be held Friday, March 22.
  • Mental health peer educators are a group of diverse undergraduate and graduate students who support the mission of CAPS by assisting with outreach and community engagement. Apply to join the fall 2024 team by Thursday, Feb. 29!
  • Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to earn a certificate in wellness and resilience by participating in the Penn Resilience Program, a series of free workshops that teaches strategies and skills to help you reach your goals, manage stress and strengthen your relationships.

ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT

  • The 49er Gold Rush 5K, hosted by UREC, is Saturday, Feb. 3. The race is open to everyone, and pre-race registration is through Thursday, Feb. 1.

Looking for more events? Check out our events calendar and Niner Engage.
 

Trivia time

Trivia graphic

Niners: How many meals were served at Social 704, Charlotte Greens and SoVi during the fall 2023 semester?

TAKE THE POLL

SHOW YOUR NINER PRIDE

49ers Men's Basketball Team

Way to go Niners! Our men’s basketball team improved to 12-7 overall and 6-1 in the American Conference last night to stay atop the conference standings. Submit your Niner spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

 

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