Spring Gold Rush

Personal Branding Meet Up Series
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Zoom
Hosted By Career Center
To welcome you back and start the semester strong, we are offering the Personal Branding Meet Up series! Make sure you brand is solid as you get ready for your job and internship search, networking, interviewing, and more! And infuse Niner Pride into your brand- employers look to recruit Charlotte students.
https://career.charlotte.edu/meetups

FDOC Photos and Sips & Schedules
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Star Quad West Quad
Hosted by Transition and Success Initiatives
Kick off the semester with FDOC Photos and Sips & Schedules! Grab a free Niner Pride T-shirt, enjoy hot drinks, planners, and chill music while you organize your semester. Decorate your planner, mark key dates, and get into the Niner spirit! Drop by for a fun, relaxed start to your FDOC.
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10771770

Transfer T-Shirt Giveaway
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Union Lobby
Hosted by the University Transfer Center
Come NEW Transfer Students! Get a Niner T-shirt to represent your new home! Learn more about the University Transfer Center and what it has to offer you!
https://transfercenter.charlotte.edu/

Semester Welcome Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Student Union 340
Hosted by Military and Veteran Services
We invite you to join our campus community with our Semester Welcome Dinner. This event connects new and returning military-affiliated students to our campus as well as our partners throughout Charlotte.
https://forms.gle/eX7hBf6Uu4tARnB57

Speedfriending
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Lucas Room in the Cone Center
Hosted by LatinX Student Union
Speed Friending offers students a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, make connections, and build friendships in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/organization/latinxstudentunion
 

Open House with Disability Services
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fretwell 320
Hosted by Office of Disability Services
Connect with Disability Services in Fretwell 230 to explore resources and services offered to UNC Charlotte students with disabilities!
http://ds.charlotte.edu

Office of International Programs Tabling Session
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Union Lobby
Hosted by Office of International Programs Tabling Session
Stop by our table in the Student Union to learn more about the Office of International Programs and how to get involved!
https://oip.charlotte.edu/

Sippin' Tea with CIC
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Atkins Library Ground Floor
Hosted by Center for Integrated Care
Come get the tea (and cookies!) with CIC staff members to learn more about what health and wellbeing resources will help you thrive this spring semester.
http://cic.charlotte.edu

Family Feud - Sustainability Edition
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Cone 210B
Hosted by Office of Sustainability, SGA, and Venture Outdoor Leadership
Sustainability-themed Family Feud competition with prizes including backpacking gear, free Venture trips, and climbing wall semester passes.
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10737836

Game Night Ft. Niner Alumni
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Harris Alumni Center
Hosted by Future Alumni Network
Join the Future Alumni Network (FAN) for game night with 49er Alumni!
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10741834

Snowflake Slumber Bash
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Cone After Hours
Hosted by Campus Activities Board
Cozy up with CAB at our Snowflake Slumber Bash! ❄️✨ Join us for a magical winter evening filled with music, delicious food, and all the chill vibes you need. Whether you're here for the tunes, the treats, or just to kick back with friends, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season. Don’t miss out on this cozy night of fun!
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10718583

Gold Rush Resource Fair 
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Star Quad West Quad
Hosted by Transition and Success Initiatives
Don't miss our Resource Fair! Connect with over 20 campus resources, grab a Niner Pride T-shirt (if you missed FDOC!), and discover ways to support your success this semester. It's your one-stop spot to get informed and stay connected!
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10771981

Mini Games with L&CE
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, PMSU 252
Hosted by Leadership and Community Engagement
Come get to know the office, play games, and be in community
http://leadership.charlotte.edu

Bad Art Day
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Makerspace, Atkins Library
Hosted by Atkins Library
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and silliness! We’ll provide the materials, you make the art… and it doesn’t have to be good!
https://library.charlotte.edu/

UREC Group Fitness Sampler
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, University Recreation Center
Hosted by University Recreation
Not sure what fitness classes are right for you? Come try out 20 minute classes full of fun, music, and community for a shirt!
http://urec.charlotte.edu

Help! I Want To Go Greek
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cone 112
Hosted by OFSL
Confused about going Greek? Are there over 40 chapters? What is the difference between groups? How much is it? How do I get the REAL DEAL answers from the EXPERTS?...Consider this Greek Life 101 or Everything you EVER WANTED TO KNOW but were afraid to ask! We got you!!!
https://greeklife.charlotte.edu/

First-Gen Meet, Greet, & Eat 
11:00 am-1:30 pm PMSU 340 A-C
Hosted by The First Year and Transition Program Office, the CHESS Care of Excellence Group, the Transition and Success Initiatives, and the Department of Religious Studies
Join us for the First-Gen Meet, Eat & Greet! Connect with fellow first-gen students, enjoy games, food, and mingle with others. Hear from campus leaders as they share their experiences and insights. It's a fun, supportive space to kick off the semester and build community! Last chance to score your Niner Pride T-Shirt!
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10771988

Got Questions about Transfer Credit? Ask a Transfer Center Advisor!
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, At Atkins Library by Starbucks
Hosted by The University Transfer Center
Hey, Transfer Niners! Do you have questions about your transfer credit? Come talk with a University Transfer Center Advisor to get your questions answered!
https://transfercenter.charlotte.edu/

Survivor: Academic Partnership Edition
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Colvard North 2300
Hosted by University Center for Academic Excellence
Stop by the University Center for Academic Excellence and explore ways to hold yourself accountable and establish alliances that help you survive and thrive at Charlotte.
http://ucae.charlotte.edu

Crafty New Year: Journals, Planners, and Vision Boards
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Area 49 Makerspace, 2nd floor of Atkins Library
Hosted by Atkins Library
Drop in to set up your planner, make a small journal, or create a vision board to set your intentions for the new year.
https://library.charlotte.edu/

Student Org Showcase
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Student Activity Center
Hosted by Student Involvement
Come out to the SAC from 5:30-7pm and connect with over 125 student organizations that are waiting to meet you! Getting involved is the perfect way to kick off a new semester! 
https://studentinvolvement.charlotte.edu/

Financial Feud
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, McKnight in Cone
Hosted by Niner Finances
Join us for Niner Finances Financial Feud, a dynamic game night where you’ll test your financial & campus knowledge, engage in friendly competition, and enjoy a night of team-building fun!
https://ninerfinances.charlotte.edu/

Health and Wellbeing Goal Rush
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, University Recreation Center
Hosted by Health and Wellbeing Unit
Join the Health and Wellbeing Unit before UREC’s polar plunge to learn about self-care events this spring semester, get swag,  and develop your self-care goal!
https://wellbeing.charlotte.edu/

4th Annual UREC Polar Plunge
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, UREC Outdoor Pool
Hosted by University Recreation
Niners! Dare to take a dive into the frigid temperatures of the pool? Come to the UREC Outdoor Pool for the 4th Annual Polar Plunge.
http://urec.charlotte.edu

Retro Rollback
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Belk Gym
Hosted by Campus Activities Board
Roll back in time and kick off the semester at our Retro Rollback! Join us for a night of throwback jams, wild colors, and fun. 
https://ninerengage.charlotte.edu/event/10718557