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In November, we invited our division colleagues to share what they’re thankful for this year. Whether it was family, friends, great colleagues or their favorite sports team, we were inspired by everyone who came out to share what made their life that much sweeter this season. View more photos. Photography by Jordan Estabrook

Dan Reichert, an FM electrician, is retiring on Nov. 30, 2019, after 10 years of service with UNC Charlotte. Jody Thompson, food services program manager in Auxiliary Services, was recently selected as a recipient of the CCL Leadership Development Program scholarship. Administered by the internationally respected Center for Creative Leadership,the Leadership Development Program is designed […]

On Nov. 21, UNC Charlotte students gathered on the field across from Robinson Hall and watched as two residence hall rooms went up in flames. The demonstration was part of the mock dorm room burn and fire safety fair held by Environmental Health and Safety and the Fire and Safety Technologist student organization (FAST). The […]

These year-end reminders may be helpful to you. Updates Paid Parental Leave FAQs added Earlier this month, UNC Charlotte announced that the University will implement a Paid Parental Leave Program starting Jan. 1, 2020. The UNC System Office released additional information and a set of frequently asked questions. Links to the new information can be […]

UNC Charlotte recently received its fiscal year 2019 audited financial report from the Office of the State Auditor. The report showed no findings and no material changes to the University’s exhibits. These results display the strength of UNC Charlotte’s financial position and its internal controls. “A clean financial statement audit demonstrates to the UNC Charlotte […]

We’ve almost made it to the end of 2019! Below is some interesting information that you might find useful as we push onward toward 2020. Benefits Update — December 2019 The Human Resource Benefits Office has some updates for you as the calendar year comes to a close. Read on for more information on Paid […]

For the past semester, Jordan Estabrook ‘19 has served as an intern with the Business Affairs Communications Team. She has been responsible for content development, print and electronic design and photography. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations during Saturday’s afternoon commencement ceremony. (Way to go, Jordan!) Get to […]

Chris Gonyar, director of Emergency Management, recently received the North Carolina Emergency Management Association Executive Level Certification and became a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Gonyar joins only 1,300 individuals worldwide who have the prestigious CEM certification. Chris Maynard, travel and complex payments specialist in the Disbursements Department, […]

As part of the independent external review of the University’s response to the events on April 30, representatives from the National Police Foundation, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and other members of the assessment team will be on campus to conduct listening sessions for the community. In addition to your participation in […]

In his Nov. 1, 2019, community update, Chancellor Dubois indicated lockdown kits would be installed in all classroom and laboratory spaces on campus. Phase 1 of that project is now complete. Lockdown kits containing a door wedge and/or pieces of cut fire hose have been installed in most classrooms and teaching laboratories on main campus […]