General News

Benefits-eligible employees and their covered dependents can receive a free flu shot at two upcoming on-campus clinics. Vaccinations will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room. No appointment is necessary, but a health insurance ID card must be presented.

There have been recent reports of near-miss accidents and some passengers misunderstanding where the buses may stop. Please remember: There’s a reason why the audio recording says, “Please, do not cross in front of the bus.” Unlike school buses, traffic is not required to halt in both directions for municipal buses. Oncoming traffic continues; cars […]

Ana Alvarez, director of auxiliary services at UNC Charlotte, has earned the designation of certified auxiliary services professional (CASP) through the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). CASP is a four-year certification that demonstrates recipients have met a high standard of excellence, as defined by industry experts. Established in 2009, CASP affirms the recipient’s […]

The 2017 Learning and Organizational Development Catalog is now available for review. Registration opens Jan. 3, 2017. This year’s catalog features more than 80 workshops, over 150 individual sessions, available both in-person and online to UNC Charlotte faculty and staff. Among the new workshops this year are: Retirement: Ready, Set, Go! Age of Learning: Adult […]

Enjoy this holiday greeting from UNC Charlotte that features the talented students and alumni that comprise Voices of Eden.

On Jan. 10, a Smart Market self-checkout retail spot opened on the first floow of the EPIC building. What makes it smart? It’s filled with fuel that thinking people need, like fresh coffee brewed by the cup, snacks, energy and soft drinks, grab-and-go meals and sandwiches. And it’s powered by infrared, thumbprint-recognizing, multi-camera technology to […]

The Cooperative Christian Ministry recently recognized Elizabeth Hardin, vice chancellor for business affairs, with the 2016 Loy Witherspoon Distinguished Service Award. She serves as a board member and campus advisor for the ministry, which is known as Niner United at UNC Charlotte. The award is named for the late Loy Witherspoon, who founded Cooperative Christian […]

Chris Kicinski joined Technical Operations and Planning (TOP) on Monday, Jan. 23, as a business and technology application analyst assigned exclusively to Risk Management, Safety and Security (RMSS). She will report directly to David Tobelman, director of TOP, with a dotted line to Hank James, associate vice chancellor for RMSS. The need for additional IT […]

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has launched a new SHRA performance management program, NinerTalent STAKES – Succeeding through Teamwork, Active Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Engagement and Support. The program was created to implement the UNC system’s new SHRA Performance Appraisal Policy by providing tools and resources to help both supervisors and employees set meaningful performance […]

UNC Charlotte Parking and Transportation Services has entered into an agreement with Gotcha Bike to bring bike sharing to campus. The program will launch later this Spring with 100 Gotcha™ bikes and 10 rack corrals located in strategic points around campus. Learn more on the Auxiliary Services website.