This Week in LANG 10/13/25
In this Edition: **Niner Nation Week, Semester in Spain Presentation, Maisie at the Study Abroad Fair, Flu Shot Clinic**
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to the second half of the Fall semester. I hope you had a wonderful Fall Break and are ready to tackle this part of the semester.
Please join the Dean in celebrating the new Strategic Plan launch for CHESS this Friday in Cone 210 11:30-1:00.
Please note that next week is CHESS AI Week with many presentations and discussion opportunities. Please join us.
Dates and Events this Week
This Week is Niner Nation Week
Monday, October 13
- Open Enrollment starts today
Tuesday, October 14
Thursday, October 16
- Last day to withdraw from course(s)
- 1:00-2:00, Charlotte Semester in Spain, Presentation by Dr. Rodríguez, Student Union 262
- 10:00-11:00, Using NotebookLM AI for Critical Writing, Reading, Reflection, and Synthesis, Register
Friday, October 17
- 11:30-1:00, CHESS Strategic Plan Launch Party, Cone 210, RSVP
- IT Security Training due
- Submit Events for International Education Week
Looking Ahead Dates and Events Fall 2025
October 20
- Cookies with the Provost, 4:00-4:45pm, RSVP
- Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees
- Disability Training, 12:00-12:30pm via Zoom
- 6:00, Japanese Taiko Drummer, McKnight Hall
November 3
- RDL and JFDA applications due see CHESS Faculty Development Awards
- Microcredentials Forum, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Cone 341 (Lucas Room) (Register)
November 5
November 7
- “Salute to Service” Military gala, 6:00-8:00 pm, Student Union, Room 340
November 11
- Veteran’s Day, no classes
November 12
November 13
- Cookies with the Provost, 4:00-4:45pm, RSVP
November 17-21
- International Education Week
November 18
- 4:00-5:30, Witness in Residence, Oscar Chacon (of Alianza Americas) talks on Immigration, Fretwell 100
November 21
- 3:00-5:00, JBusiness Forum
November 26-29
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2
- Last Day of Classes
December 3
- Reading Day
December 4-10
- Exam Period
December 12
- Commencement, 3pm, CHESS
December 15
- Final Grades due
Other Exciting Upcoming Events
Please click here for other exciting upcoming events in CHESS
Congratulations
Congratulations to Dr. Bobby Hobgood for being asked to serve as Group Leader/Facilitator for this year’s Faculty Learning Community Collaboration Circles for the AI as a Co-Creator of Knowledge circle.
Congratulations to our members of the Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee for working tirelessly to make the department shine at the Study Abroad Fair last week. Thank you to Dr. Mónica Rodriguez, Dr. Fang-yi Chao, Dr. Daniela Dal Pra, Dr. Noha Ghali, and Professor Yukiko Yokono, who were joined by Dr. Javier García León, Professor Jane Houston, Professor Shaun Stone, as well as our Major Advisor Elena Artsiukhevich and Dr. Mary La Marca who brought the star of the event: Maisie.
Important Information for Faculty and Staff
This Week – Niner Nation Week
From the Dean’s News Digest: CHESS Will Be at Suffolk Punch
“Niner Nation Week is Monday, October 12 through the Homecoming Game on October 18. This is not just an alumni thing. It’s a party for you, and it’s about coming together and creating a sense of excitement about Charlotte in the community. Of the four social offerings, CHESS can find their people at Suffolk Punch on Monday night from 5 to 7 p.m. Suffolk Punch is huge and on the light rail. It’s a great spot for the largest College to celebrate each other, and to run-into department alumni. (Or invite them, and your retired faculty / staff too!); There will also be pop-up tabling outside of Fretwell on Monday afternoon. As they say, it’s an “action-packed week filled with events and gatherings, culminating with Homecoming Weekend. This annual event brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and the Charlotte region to display their Niner pride and celebrate the vibrant campus community.” Register for Suffolk Punch; while supplies last, you’ll get 1 drink token, appetizers, and a University branded item (probably a t-shirt).”
Exploring AI in CHESS
Faculty from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences are holding presentations and discussions about AI Oct. 20-24. See the complete schedule and registration links.
Global Perspective Series
Dr. Mónica Rodríguez-Castro will discuss the learning that took place on the UNC Charlotte Semester in Spain program, from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 262.
Japanese Taiko Drummer
Save the Date JBusiness Forum
Save the Date with Your Students: Witness in Residence on Immigration
The next Witness in Residence program is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Fretwell 100. The speaker will be Oscar Chacón, Executive Director, Alianza Americas, who will be speaking about his experience advocating for immigrants. More details to come soon in the Events section, but please begin thinking about how this lecture might relate to your curriculum and asking students to mark the date on the calendars (particularly those in the themed courses).
Microcredentials Forum
All faculty and academic staff are invited to attend the first Charlotte Microcredentials Forum featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Rob Moore, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, University of Florida, and Director of the Investigating Digital Ecologies to Advance Transformative Education (IDEATE) Research Lab. Monday, November 3, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Cone 341 (Lucas Room) (Register) Goals:
- Explore the strategic value of microcredentials for curricular innovation and student success.
- Highlight microcredential initiatives and programs at UNC Charlotte.
- Catalyze cross-unit engagement and future planning among academic colleges and departments.
Open Enrollment
Open enrollment starts Monday, Oct. 13, for benefits-eligible employees. Review the open enrollment website to prepare and make your elections before the deadline, Friday, Oct. 31.
Schedule a Flu Shot
No one has time for the flu. Schedule a flu vaccine at one of the convenient campus clinics happening throughout October.
Campus Master Plan Forum
The campus community is encouraged to attend the first Campus Master Plan and Updates Forum from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Smith Building, Room 202.
Legal Symposium
The Division of Institutional Integrity invites you to the 13th annual Legal Symposium Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Student Activity Center Salons.
Thank you for all you do.
All the best,
Anabel