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Hurricane Helene Guidance

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The Office of State Human Resources has approved flexibilities to assist with relief efforts of Hurricane Helene. In addition, the State Health Plan has put processes in place to assist impacted members access their benefits when and if they need to use them. Charlotte’s human resources team has created a webpage with guidance specific to […]

UNC Charlotte Recognized with Green Fleet Award

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The National Association of Fleet Administrators has recognized UNC Charlotte with a 2024 Green Fleet Award. The honor was announced during the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo recently held in Durham, North Carolina. The Green Fleet Awards recognize peak-performing fleet sustainability efforts and honors fleets who have enhanced practices to make a positive impact on the […]

October is Campus Sustainability Month

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October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events such as the Transportation Fair, the Student Sustainability Summit, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale and […]

Owen Cooks Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management

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Owen Cooks has been appointed associate vice chancellor for facilities management. He will assume his duties Sept. 16. Cooks will lead more than 450 employees in the Department of Facilities Management in planning, building, operating and maintaining the University’s buildings and land. He will report directly to Rich Amon, vice chancellor of business affairs. “I […]

UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety’s K-9 Dany to Get Donation of Body Armor

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UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Department’s K-9 Dany will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K-9 Dany’s vest is sponsored by Brian and Georgia Anderson of Indiantown, Florida, and will be embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided […]

Christopher Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07: Associate Vice Chancellor for Safety and Security

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As a two-time alumnus, and part time faculty, it has been said that Chris Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07 bleeds green. Now, as the University’s interim associate vice chancellor for safety and security, he is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the plans and programs that protect lives and property, prevent accidents and incidents and […]

Get to Know: Trent Barnes

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Meet Trent Barnes, facility planner for Business Services. Learn about his responsibility as Business Services’ facility planner and what he likes most about the job. How would you describe your role and responsibilities?As the facility planner, the primary purpose of my role is to support and manage the various projects of business services, forecast projects […]

Inaugural HUB Expo a Success

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More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses participated in UNC Charlotte’s inaugural Historically Underutilized Business Expo on Tuesday, April 23, held in the quad area across from the Popp Martin Student Union. “As a University, we strive to ensure that businesses, owned and operated by minorities, women and individuals with disabilities, have access to […]

UNC Charlotte Police Department Re-Accreditation Process

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In order to maintain the stringent requirements of accreditation established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the UNC Charlotte Police Department must undergo an assessment every four years. The department first earned this international distinction in 2016. It will once again undergo an onsite assessment June 17-19, 2024. In addition, the […]

Inaugural HUB Expo Set for April 23

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UNC Charlotte’s inaugural Historically Underutilized Business Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in the quad area across from the Popp Martin Student Union at 8838 Craver Rd. More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses have registered to be a part of the HUB Expo. Industries that will […]