Groundbreaking study reveals potential diagnostic marker for ms
Danillo Augusto, assistant professor of biology, co-authored a new study published in Nature Medicine that unveils a significant breakthrough in the understanding and early detection of multiple sclerosis.
FACULTY & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Learn more about "Change the Subject: Language Matters," a documentary sponsored by Atkins Library, along with other important updates in this week’s Academic Affairs Weekly Digest.
- Parking and traffic will be affected around the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City between Friday, May 3, and Sunday, May 5, due to the Lovin’ Music Fest.
- 49er Mart users are encouraged to register for a virtual forum to be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 25. More information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
- Register for a presentation in Spanish regarding the NC 401(k) and NC 457 retirement plans from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Thursday, April 25.
- This week is Swipe Out Hunger, a nationwide program that partners with colleges to help end student hunger and assist those who struggle with food insecurity. Donate your meal swipes at tables outside of SoVi and Social 704 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, to fight hunger on campus.
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The Charlotte Heat Mappers, a coalition of community organizations, nonprofits and government entities led by Charlotte’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, will oversee a community science campaign to map variations in urban heat across the city.
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TRIVIA RESULTS
We asked how many acres make up campus. The answer: 1,000 acres.
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NinerTech sells computers at an educational discount for all students, staff and faculty at UNC Charlotte. It also offers onsite hardware repair services for all Apple and Dell laptops with no appointment necessary. Stop by NinerTech in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 124.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- This week is Swipe Out Hunger, a nationwide program that partners with colleges to help end student hunger and assist those who struggle with food insecurity. Donate your meal swipes at tables outside of SoVi and Social 704 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, to fight hunger on campus.
- Parking and traffic will be affected around the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City between Friday, May 3, and Sunday, May 5, due to the Lovin’ Music Fest.
- The H.E.L.P Certificate program provides students with non-academic credit for participating in national prevention training on various health and well-being issues. Students can register on Niner Engage. Email questions to hwb-helpcert@charlotte.edu.
ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT
- Party for the Planet is from 5 to 7:30 p.m., tonight, Monday, April 22, in Belk Plaza.
- More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses have registered for UNC Charlotte’s inaugural HUB Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in the CHHS/CoEd quad. Food trucks will be on site with food for purchase and DJ Hugo will perform.
- Join Atkins for a virtual showing of “Change the Subject: Language Matters,” a documentary about a group of college students who challenged anti-immigrant language used in Library of Congress subject headings, at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 25.
- UNC Charlotte military-affiliated students, staff and faculty are invited to the Veteran Services Office’s annual Camo Classic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the CHHS/CoEd Plaza; this event features games, free food and veteran resources.
- Airband, which showcases Greek organizations as they compete in eight-minute dance/acting skits planned and executed by competing chapters, will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, April 26, in Halton Arena. Admission is free and open to the entire campus community.
Looking for more events? Check out our events calendar and Niner Engage.
Around Campus
The Mobile Vet Center's team of medical and mental health providers from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs recently met with patients on campus. They will return Friday, April 26, for the Camo Classic, hosted by UNC Charlotte’s Veteran Services Office.
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WellWithAll CEO Demond Martin ’97 announced his company’s investment of $100,000 to expand mental health resources for UNC Charlotte students during a visit to campus Thursday, April 18, that included a fireside chat on mental wellness, resilience and overall well-being.
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