Celebrate Women’s History Month at UNC Charlotte
Throughout March, UNC Charlotte will highlight the contributions of women — from the University's founding through today — who have propelled North Carolina's urban research university to prominence and are steering it boldly into the future.
There is a lot of information circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine. Let's separate fact from fiction with the help of the CDC, NIH and our own campus experts.
- FICTION: The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are dangerous.
- FACT: The vast majority of vaccine side effects are very short term and mild.
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YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Faculty Council approved changes to the Classroom Attendance Policy to allow excused absences for students who are participating in University-sanctioned events.
- Due to revised guidance from the UNC System, some COVID-19 HR work and leave provisions have been modified and extended. Consult the COVID-19 HR Information website for more information.
- Thinking about nominating someone for Employee of the Year? See how past winners have demonstrated devotion to duty in our campus community.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Students will be enrolled in a Duo requirement during regular password resets starting this month.
- REMINDER: Take a quick survey about Atkins Library and enter to win one of 10 prizes.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Taking notice of Niner baseball: After completing a season-opening weekend sweep, the first wave of national rankings voters have taken notice as the Charlotte baseball team has received votes in the week one National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) poll.
Group innovates pathways to overcome biomedical obstacles: Professor Don Jacobs and his research group work to solve long-standing issues in biomedicine with help from the University's high-performance computing environment.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Public health sciences professor Michael Thompson commented on local COVID rates falling towards the "magic number."
WFAE told the story of Rodney Sellars '90, who works to teach Black students to swim, breaking down historical stereotypes.
Geology professor Andy Bobyarchick discussed last Friday's earthquake in Catawba County.
EVENTS
- 3/4: Join UREC in a live virtual 30-minute total body workout group fitness class.
- 3/5: REMINDER -- Economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast on the North Carolina economy during the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast.
- 3/7: Visit the Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery for an exhibit of the 2021 Sanskrit Literary Art Magazine work.
STAY UPDPATED ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Find the latest information on when and how you can receive your shot on the Niner Nation Cares website. Let's keep our community safe and healthy!
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