An evening with Alex Highsmith, COVID-19 vaccine reporting information and the success of the UNC Charlotte Transfer Center

Friday, April 16, 2021

The Forty-Niner Forum Speakers Series presents: An Evening with Alex Highsmith

The Forty-Niner Forum Speakers Series presents: An Evening with Alex Highsmith

Hosted by Leadership & Community Engagement, enjoy this moderated Q&A talk with UNC Charlotte alumnus and current Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith '20. This virtual event begins at 6 p.m., April 20, and is free and open to the UNC Charlotte community.

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NEWS

  • We hope that you enjoyed the virtual TIAA Lecture Series featuring Elizabeth Kolbert. If you were unable to attend the Zoom webinar, here is a recording of the event. For those who watched the webinar, please take time to fill out this post-event survey. Any feedback is very much appreciated.
  • The University’s wastewater testing has detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in its routine sampling in three residence halls.

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

UNC Charlotte encourages you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and let us know when you do through the COVID-19 vaccine reporting form. The vaccine and reporting form aren't required, but there are benefits to both — including an exception to the Niner Health Check. Check your email for more information or visit the Niner Nation Cares website.


YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF


YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS

  • Dining Services is offering Hands-Off Delivery service, a student-led food delivery program developed in partnership with the Student Government Association. Use the Niner Diners Mobile Ordering app to place a delivery order for Panda Express. Deliveries are currently available for two drop-off locations: North Village Quad and South Village outside of The Den/Flame2Go. Learn more about the delivery process, fees and order restrictions.
  • UNC Charlotte is creating a video compilation of what graduating means to our May 2021 graduates. This year’s graduates have an opportunity to contribute to this compilation by submitting short videos that include their thoughts and those from their families. Share your submissions by Thursday, April 29, at 11:59 p.m.

​OUR POINTS OF PRIDE

UNC Charlotte Transfer Center among successful transfer students success programs

  • UNC Charlotte Transfer Center among successful transfer students success programs: UNC Charlotte is among a list of public universities to be showcased by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) for its institutional programs aimed at advancing transfer students' success. Students transferring to UNC Charlotte are a highly diverse group that makes up approximately 50 percent of the total undergraduate student population, the largest percentage among UNC System schools.


MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Research by the UNC Charlotte Public Health Sciences Department determined areas that initiated mandatory face mask policies led to a reduction in COVID-related deaths.

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Criminal Justice professor Matthew Phillips discussed drug cartel operations in North Carolina.

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EVENTS

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STAY UPDATED 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!


​WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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