Important Academic Affairs Updates, Summer and Fall Course Schedules Available and more

March 11, 2024
Categories: Niner Insider

splitting hairs: the enormous impact of micro measurement

For manufacturers in the western hemisphere, the Center for Precision Metrology at UNC Charlotte stands alone as the premier academic research center dedicated to delving into the impacts of micro measurements.

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FACULTY & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS​

  • Learn about the upcoming legal training, “Civic Engagement During the 2024 Election Season,” along with other important updates in this week’s Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest.
  • Google Groups email accounts will be updated to @charlotte.edu Tuesday, March 12.
  • Celebrate dynamic women 49ers during Women’s History Month; check out events on campus!
  • Nominate a faculty or staff member for the Dubois Award for Accessibility Improvement, which recognizes outstanding employees outside the field of disability services who demonstrate exemplary support of or work in accessibility at Charlotte. Nominations are due by Friday, March 29.
  • Human resources learning and organizational development announces applications for scholarships to attend the Leadership Development Program offered through the Center for Creative Leadership. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 25.
  • The Office of International Programs invites faculty interested in developing and leading an education abroad program in 2025 to submit a proposal.
  • The 2024 Faculty Showcase will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, to learn how fellow faculty made improvements in their teaching after participating in professional development activities on campus.
  • The OnRamp to Charlotte agreement expands online options for Charlotte and Stanly Community College students.

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Sonia Birla and Grace Cooper

Sonia Birla and Grace Cooper, both juniors from Cary and members of the Honors College, are national finalists for the 2024 Truman Scholarship.

ATTENTION FACULTY

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DID YOU KNOW?

e-scooters and e-bikes on campus

The world’s largest electric vehicle-sharing company is now serving Charlotte! Lime provides short-term rentals for e-scooters and e-bikes, making it that much easier to get to class. Try Lime e-scooters and e-bikes for free at the campus launch event from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14, at the CHHS Plaza.

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT

  • The American Red Cross and UNC Charlotte are hosting the 15th annual 49ers4LIFE Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340. Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “49ers4life” to schedule your appointment.
  • Help create a campus that promotes the well-being of people, places and the planet by attending the Student Sustainability Summit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 16, in Cone University Center, Room 210.
  • Student Orgs: Learn from your peers about organization management, event planning, leadership styles and more at the S.O.L.D. Institute from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 16. RSVP on Niner Engage by today, Monday, March 11.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services is bringing Send Silence Packing, a national mental health and suicide prevention immersive awareness exhibit, to campus Wednesday, March 20.
  • Register by Friday, March 15, to attend the School of Nursing Alumni Chapter Conference scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Student admission is free.
  • The Media Literacy Matters Conference on Thursday, March 21, will bring faculty, students and researchers from across campus to discuss issues related to media literacy.

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

AROUND CAMPUS

Trees blooming on campus

UNC Charlotte is blooming! Submit your favorite campus photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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