New data center serves as nucleus for University tech
With the help of 3.5 miles of fiber optic cabling and more than 10,000 linear feet of wiring, the new enterprise-level data center will centralize the campus's critical computing resources. And per Schneider Electric, it is the largest hot-aisle containment center in the Carolinas.
Breaking News
- Yesterday, the University shared a NinerNotice with initial information about the ability of individuals in group 3b to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning today. Here is additional information on eligibility, including students who are essential workers.
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: I’m not at risk for severe complications from COVID-19 so I don’t need the vaccine.
- FACT: Regardless of your risk, you might be able to contract the infection and spread it to others, so it’s important you get vaccinated.
Complete the COVID-19 vaccine survey
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Do you know a staff member whose innovative work deserves recognition? Learn more from past "innovative" Employee of the Year Award recipients and consider nominating a colleague today.
- Preparation is a key element to making professional videos. Check out this CTL teaching guide about preparing instructional videos.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Plan for brief blips in the connectivity of systems and services, including Banner, Perceptive Content,my.uncc.edu, VPN, local drives and wired/wireless networks, during a Data Center outage on Saturday, May 1.
- Yearning to study abroad? Widespread vaccine availability and worldwide safety measures, hopefully, will hasten a reopening of borders and a return to education abroad. Check out the Office of Education Abroad's Study Abroad Week from March 8 to 12.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Alumnus wins 2021 AAF Silver Medal Award: Graphic design alumnus Banks Wilson '01 has received the 2021 AAF Silver Medal Award from the Charlotte chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the highest honor in the local American Advertising Awards.
Innovative program brings Adaptive Learning to engineering education: In a step of true engineering education innovation, UNC Charlotte has integrated game-changing Adaptive Learning methodology into an upper-level engineering course.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
UNC Charlotte student Max Foley is making a difference by making life-saving face shields for frontline heroes in Charlotte and Central America.
UNC Charlotte's ability to provide a large pool of tech talent to the market was cited as a top reason to relocate a business to Charlotte.
A solo exhibition of works by Department of Art & Art History lecturer Cynthia Frank opens March 5 at at Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art.
EVENTS
- 3/3: Let's Talk is a brief, drop-in and confidential problem-solving consultation with a CAPS team member. Visits are first come, first served.
- 3/9: REMINDER – Join the UNC Charlotte Digital Book Club for a one-hour live Q&A Author Talk with Brit Bennett, author of "The Vanishing Half."
- 3/9: Learn to create and format gorgeous, collaborative spreadsheets using Google Sheets.
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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