Events
Events with a sustainability focus occur year-round. If you have an event idea or wish to collaborate, please email sustainability@charlotte.edu. The most concentrated and coordinated periods are celebrations of Campus Sustainability Month (October) and Earth Month (April).
All upcoming events hosted by the Office of Sustainability are also listed on our Niner Engage page.
upcoming
Summer Research Symposium 2025
Date: Friday, July 25, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Popp Martin Student Union
The Summer Research Symposium is a showcase of research projects completed by undergraduate students participating in the Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Scholars program, as well as students completing research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) through Charlotte. Summer Research Scholars range from sophomore to senior students and are from all colleges and departments in the university.
Participation to present is only open to OUR Research Scholar students, but all UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
Off Campus Events
Sustain Charlotte’s Party in the Park
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 6-8pm
Location: Latta Park Pavilion (601 E Park Ave., Charlotte, NC 29203)
Join Sustain Charlotte for a free, family-friendly picnic in the park. This is Sustain Charlotte’s annual “thank you” to the community, with food and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Wednesday Night Live
Date: Wednesdays, 5-9pm
Location: The Mint Museum, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Knight Theater
Take the light rail to Wednesday Night Live, which includes free admission to the Levine Center for the Arts’ three museums Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m.
past events
Anything That Rolls
Date: Friday, April 25, 4pm – 6pm
Location: UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Station
Hosted by the Campus Sustainability Alliance, Charlotte Green Initiative, Student Government Association, Parking and Transportation Services, LIME, UREC, and the Office of Sustainability, Anything That Rolls was a group bike and scooter ride across campus! Whether you’re on a bike, skateboard, scooter, rollerblades, or anything else with wheels, this event is all about movement, community, and sustainability.
Swap Til Ya Drop Clothing Swap Shop
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 1pm – 4pm
Location: Belk Plaza
Swap Til Ya Drop is a clothing swap event aimed at promoting sustainable fashion practices by encouraging students to exchange gently used clothing. The event educated participants on the environmental impact of fast fashion and inspired a shift toward more eco-friendly lifestyle choices.
Party for the Planet
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 4pm – 7pm
Location: Belk Plaza
A celebration for the planet! Join student organizations for an evening of fun and various activities centered around environmental sustainability, social and cultural diversity, and health and wellness.