Student Affairs

Week of Welcome (WOW) is an annual tradition and helps the University kick off the academic year with opportunities for social engagement and campus involvement. More than 60 events will take place between Friday, Aug. 21, and Sunday, Aug. 30.

The focus of WOW is to celebrate #NinerPride and welcome all new and returning students to campus and will offer various opportunities for engagement within the UNC Charlotte community, said Emily Jensen, associate director for new student services and family services in the Division for Student Affairs.

Howard Godfrey, professor of accounting in the Belk College of Business, is an award-winning faculty member with 40 years of experience. He discusses his passion for teaching and the various accolades he’s received.

The Recreational Services Department will hold its annual RecFest from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Northeast Recreational Field complex (1001 John Kirk Dr.).

Attendees can learn about sports club and intramural leagues, and the first 1,250 students will receive a T-shirt (with student ID). Plus, there will be carnival-style games, such as a mechanical bull and a dunking booth, along with free food from various local vendors.

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Charlotte Pride honors outstanding individuals each year with the “Champions of Pride Awards” in recognition of their demonstrated exemplary work and dedication to the LGBTQ community. This year, Josh Burford, assistant director for sexual and gender diversity in the Multicultural Resource Center, was honored with the Charlotte Pride “Harvey Milk Award.”

While the start of the fall semester is weeks away, 4,000-plus incoming students have received an early assignment – to complete an online module geared toward promoting a healthier, safer campus environment.

When the Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC) Fitness Center reopens this fall, students and visitors will enjoy new equipment and increased workout space. Starting Thursday, May 7, the fitness center will close for summer renovations. It is expected to reopen in August.

Additional features will include an expanded check-in and welcome area, improved lighting and increased accessibility. Private showers will be added to the men’s locker room, and both locker rooms will have private dressing areas.

The Student Union and the Office of Student Activities are teaming up to provide a variety of stress-relieving activities to encourage student success throughout final exams from Thursday, April 30, through Wednesday, May 6.

Students can enjoy activities such as Donut Stress, Game Day, Spa Day, Puppy Therapy, Coffee Break, a Zumba Glow Party and a Disney movie marathon.

The events scheduled are:

Thursday, April 30

8 to 10 a.m., Donut Stress, Student Union Rotunda

The sixth annual Study Abroad Student Photo Exhibit will be displayed Monday, April 27, through Sunday, May 10, in the Student Union. An opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 29.

The exhibit features photography taken by UNC Charlotte students while they were abroad; photos were submitted in four categories: self-portrait, defining moment, landscape and portrait.

For more information, visit the Student Union Gallery and the Office of Education Abroad.

UNC Charlotte recently celebrated the re-opening of the Cone Plaza with music, food, prizes, giveaways and more.

On Thursday, April 23, the Multicultural Resource Center will sponsor a “Countdown to AIDS Walk” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union to sign up individuals to participate in Charlotte’s annual AIDS Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

The April 23 event will include music and entertainment, along with interactive HIV educational displays and presentations.