This Week in LANG 9/29/2025
In this Edition: **International Festival, Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due Friday, Title IX Training MUST be completed **
Dear colleagues,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Maybe you had a chance to see our students and colleagues at International Festival on Saturday. From the Chinese Dragon Dance, to Maisie, the dog and French Club Mascot in the Parade of Nations and the many activities of the Japanese program it was such a wonderful representation of our department. Thank you to all who participated and attended.
I urge you to complete your Title IX Training if you have not done so already. It is important that we are in compliance with this requirement.
Dates and Events this Week
Monday, September 29
- CIVIQ Applications due via this form
- Bringing Informative Debate and Dialogue into the Classroom, 3:00-4:30, LRC
- Proposals for Witness in Residence due via Submit a suggestion
Tuesday, September 30
- Register here CHESS Continuing Faculty Workshop invite: Form
Wednesday, October 1
- SOTL Grant applications due see Learn More and Submit
Friday October 3
- Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due, please see Unsatisfactory Grading At Midterm Instructions
Looking Ahead Dates and Events Fall 2025
October 6
- Curriculog Training Session- Creating a Proposal, Monday 10:00 – 11:15 AM
October 7
- CHESS Continuing Faculty (formerly known as Non Tenure Track) Workshop, 1:00-2:30pm, in person, register here for invite: Form
October 8
- CHESS Continuing Faculty (formerly known as Non Tenure Track) Workshop, 2:00-3:30pm, in person, register here for invite: Form
- Study Abroad Fair, SAC
October 9-10
Student Recess, No Classes
October 12
- Making the Next Move with CHESS, 11:30-1:00, Cone 210, New Strategic Plan Celebration
October 14
- Dean’s Virtual Office Hours 10:15-11:15. The second will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3:30-4:30. October 16
- Last day to withdraw from course(s)
October 17
October 22
Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees
November 3
- RDL and JFDA applications due see CHESS Faculty Development Awards
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 26-29
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2
- Last Day of Classes
December 3
- Reading Day
December 4-10
- Exam Period
December 12-13
- Commencement
December 15
- Final Grades due
Other Exciting Upcoming Events
Please click here for other exciting upcoming events in CHESS
Congratulations
Congratulations to Dr. Fang-yi Chao and Professor Xiaohong Muller for another successful year at UNC Charlotte’s International Festival. The Chinese Club performed a beautiful Dragon Dance again.
Congratulations to Professors Yukiko Yokono, Chikako Mori, Enika Banerjee for hosting students from Tohoku University this week and supporting the Japanese Club’s participation in the International Festival this Saturday.
On Friday, September 26, the Closing Ceremony of the cultural exchange between Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan and the UNC Charlotte Women’s Choir was held in Rowe 140, followed by a reception in Robinson Hall. This event marked the culmination of the #Music! Connection through Notes program, now in its fifth year.
This year, 23 students from Tohoku University participated in the program. Over the summer, they engaged in online correspondence with UNC Charlotte students studying Japanese. The Tohoku students arrived on Sunday, September 14, and experienced their homestay weekend on September 19–21. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all host families, especially Noha Ghali, Teaching Professor, Coordinator & Advisor of Arabic Studies, graciously welcomed Hikari Nishita, an engineering major at Tohoku University.
On Saturday, September 27, the students showcased their talents at the 47th International Festival. The venue resonated with live piano and heartfelt singing, creating a moving atmosphere. In addition to performing, the students collaborated with members of the Nihon (Japan) Club, Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Club, and Japanese Reading Club to host the Japanese cultural booth. Visitors enjoyed hands-on activities such as Yukata (kimono) fitting, origami folding, Karuta card games, and personalized bookmark-making using Japanese brush pens.
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The group departed early the next morning, leaving the hotel at 4:30 a.m. to return to Japan. We are deeply grateful for the friendships formed and the cultural bridges built through this program, and we look forward to continuing our meaningful exchange with Tohoku University in the years to come.
Congratulations also to Dr. Mary LaMarca who worked tirelessly with the French Club to make and sell crepes at the International Festival. In addition, the French Club’s mascot, Masie the dog, marched together with representatives of the French Club and Dr. LaMarca in the parade of Nations.
Important Information for Faculty and Staff
Legal Affairs Training
Learn more about the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape at an upcoming virtual training from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30. Register to receive a Zoom link.
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.
Important Information about your UNC Retirement Program
Effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, employees who participate in the Optional Retirement Plan of UNC, the Senior Administrative Officer Retirement Program of UNC, the Senior Athletic Employee Retirement Program of UNC and the UNC 457(b) Plan, will see a reduction in the expense ratio of several trusts offered by Vanguard. These changes also have an impact on the pricing of UNC Target Date Model portfolios.
Coming Soon: Open Enrollment for 2026 Benefits
Open Enrollment for all benefit-eligible employees at Charlotte will open Monday, Oct. 13, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 31. Learn more about enrolling and the changes for the 2026 plan year on the HR website. Changes will be effective Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Learn more about the process at an open enrollment webinar at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6.
Wellness Workshops for Faculty and Staff
Taking care of your health and well-being is critical. Human resources is partnering with ComPsych Guidance Resources to provide a variety of free, virtual wellness workshops for Charlotte employees this semester. Topics include mental health awareness, creating psychological safety in the workplace and managing holiday stress.
Wishing you all a wonderful week. Thank you for all you do.
All the best,
Anabel