1. Never Forget:
In the still early-morning hours of Monday, Sept. 11, UNC Charlotte Air Force ROTC cadets stood vigil at UNC Charlotte's 9/11 Memorial. Starting at midnight, the students took turns during a 24-hour period, standing as silent sentinels in memory of those who lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
2. “30 Under 30”:
Six UNC Charlotte alums are among Charlotte Agenda’s 2017 class of "30 Under 30," hailed for leaving their unique marks on the city. Congrats to Laura Knight Bebe, Ashley Bookout, Brian Mister, Mellisa Oliver, Ghada Ternanni and Ash Williams. (picture from left to right)
3. Home Field:
The Charlotte 49ers first home football game kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m., Sept. 16. Get your tickets here, and don’t forget to register for the pre-game festivities at Alumni Tailgate Village.
4. Big Band:
Talk about making the big stage. The “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band will perform at Bank of America Stadium during halftime at the Carolina Panthers home-opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m., Sept. 17.
5. Business as Usual:
The Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte Center City presents the spirited and timely works of Bob Trotman, a North Carolina artist who creates mainly in wood, using motion, light and sound. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 14; Trotman will give an artist lecture on at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, at the gallery.