October 14

In-Person Early Voting

Early voting begins Thursday, October 17, and runs through Saturday, November 2, in the Cone University Center, Room 112. Students, faculty, staff and members of the public who reside in Mecklenburg County can cast their ballots or register to vote during early voting. Early voting hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. You will need a state-issued photo ID to vote. UNC Charlotte physical 49er ID cards are an approved photo ID; 49er mobile IDs are not. See all early voting sites in NC. 

Important Election Reminders and Resources

• Check out this 2024 election guide compiled by Atkins Library.
• You will need a state-issued photo ID to vote. UNC Charlotte Physical 49er ID cards are an approved photo ID; 49er Mobile IDs are not.
• To check your registration status or view your sample ballot, use the North Carolina Voter Lookup Tool.
• Request an absentee ballot online.

State of Democracy

The 2024 election season has seen a disturbing lack of confidence among some voters that elections are run in a free and fair manner. Some citizens say they “lack confidence” that their ballot will be counted and cast as they vote. What is the reason for this lack of confidence? In this year’s State of Democracy conversation, Martha Kropf and Mary Jo McGowan, faculty members in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and nationally recognized experts in election administration, will discuss election confidence and why we should feel confident that the elections are administered well by discussing what happens to ballots after you vote, including how election officials check their work.

• Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 AM, via Zoom

One of the highlights of UNC Charlotte’s Commencement is the recognition of individuals for exceptional and distinctive service to the University or the larger community with an honorary degree from UNC Charlotte. We are asking for your assistance in nominating persons for this honor. The deadline is October 21.  Nomination details.

UNC Charlotte is hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Workshop on Friday, October 25, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Harris Alumni Center. Faculty, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Facilitated by Dr. Naomi Hall-Byers, program officer in the Division of Social & Economic Sciences, the workshop will provide an overview of SBE programs and special NSF initiatives for social, behavioral, and economic scientists, and discuss strategies for writing competitive proposals. The event also includes a networking lunch and an opportunity to meet with Dr. Hall-Byers for an individual/small group meeting. More information.

As part of the realignment of funds from diversity initiatives, the Chancellor has agreed to invest in student success pilot projects and provide faculty/staff opportunities to explore innovative initiatives that support increases in retention and graduation rates.  The Student Success Grants aim to fund initiatives that present clearly defined and measurable outcomes that are aligned with increasing retention and graduation rates. Proposals must demonstrate how the pilot project will contribute to improving student success metrics for all students or specific sub-populations of students and outline a comprehensive plan with specific strategies, milestones, and deliverables that will lead to positive and lasting outcomes. Four grants in the amount of $15,000 each will be awarded to collaborative teams of faculty and/or staff whose projects are selected. We encourage interested teams to submit proposals by 5:00 p.m. on November 1. More information regarding proposal requirements and submission details can be found on the Office of Undergraduate Education website.