Student Life
New portal makes it easier for students to apply for scholarships
Students interested in applying for UNC Charlotte scholarships now have an easier way.
The new NinerScholars Portal enables students to apply for more than 500 scholarship opportunities offered by colleges, departments, programs and offices at the University with one application and through one online system.
Annual Dance Marathon continues tradition of support
For the third consecutive year, UNC Charlotte students danced the night away to raise funds for the Levine Children’s Hospital.
UNC Charlotte positioned to serve veterans
David Vacchi, associate director of veteran student services, discusses how UNC Charlotte is perfectly positioned to serve student veterans.
More fitness space, better user experience offered by a ‘better Belk Gym’
The newly renovated Belk Gym will reopen Monday, Nov. 16, for limited fitness and recreational use. Final move-in efforts will continue; however, students and visitors to the facility will notice a number of improvements, including air conditioning for the gymnasiums and workout facilities and upgrades that feature a new fitness center and cycling studio.
Academic classes, sport clubs activities and intramural sports will resume in Belk Gym in January. Renovations will continue through spring on the pool.
John Quiñones to speak at Forty-niner Forum
John Quiñones, anchor of ABC’s “What Would You Do?,” one of TV’s highest-rated newsmagazines, will speak at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
His presentation is for the Forty-niner Forum Speaker Series, sponsored by the Center for Leadership Development; it is free to all students, faculty and staff with a UNC Charlotte ID. This event is open to the general public, too.
UNC Charlotte junior honored for community service
Junior Angelica Rose Brown has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to community engagement. She is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Award honoring one student leader at each member school.
Niner Student Pantry moves to new campus location
The Niner Student Pantry, established in fall 2014, recently held a grand opening for its new location, a house at 1224 John Kirk Drive. Learn more about the pantry through this short video.
Workshops designed to help students achieve financial planning success
Many students enter and leave college unprepared to navigate the basics of financial planning and debt management. The Division of Student Affairs and Graduate School are cosponsoring two workshops led by financial literacy advisor Bryan Ashton on Thursday, Oct. 22.
“Teaching Financial Literacy to Students” (for faculty and staff interested in incorporating financial education into their program) will be at 10 a.m. in the Student Union, Room 265.
“Financial Planning Workshop” (for students, open to all) is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Student Union Movie Theater.
Panel to explore religious and spiritual diversity
World religions take various approaches to answer the question “Is There Life after Death?” Representatives from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths will share their perspectives on the afterlife in a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, in the Student Union Theater. The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is sponsoring this event.
Speakers for the Oct. 19 discussion are:
Homecoming festivities to celebrate Niner Nation spirit
UNC Charlotte’s Homecoming Committee has planned a number of activities for the week leading up to this year’s Charlotte 49ers football game at noon, Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Southern Mississippi Eagles in Richardson Stadium.
Homecoming highlights include the Homecoming Lights Parade, an appearance by comedian Kenan Thompson and a Day of Service to benefit the UNC Charlotte Food Pantry.