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Sarah Ekis, human resources manager for EHRA NF administration and staff performance management, put her greatest focus is on the community of women she supports during this pandemic. Find out more about Ekis’ personal journey and how she helps women in the Q&A below. What have you been doing during this at-home time to improve […]

Alicia Bartosch, assistant controller for compliance, has learned that mindfulness along with physical activity can refocus and recenter her, benefiting her and her family during the COVID-19. Read her Q&A to learn more. What have you been doing during this at-home time to improve your health, whether physically, spiritually or mentally? Why did you decide […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Derik Screen, financial services reporting analyst, learned how to adjust to the new normal and redefine family life. Learn what Screen did in the Q&A below. What have you been doing during this at-home time to improve your health, whether physically, spiritually or mentally? Why did you decide to do it? […]

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. After the pandemic brought life as we know it to a grinding halt, and now as we’re all trying to get back into the swing of things, it has been hard to focus on anything, let alone our health and wellbeing. However, these Business Affairs employees have […]

Toby Creek looks different now that trees have been removed along the stream corridor. The work underway is in connection with a stream restoration project being led by Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services. Stream restoration projects, such as this, will look different over the course of the project. In the beginning, vegetation must be removed […]

When you hear his name, you’re likely to immediately think of one of his fictional character namesakes — America’s favorite purple dinosaur or Sheriff Andy Griffith’s devoted deputy sheriff, but this “Barney” is a four-legged canine that recently became the newest member of the UNC Charlotte Police Department. Learn more about K-9 Officer Barney in […]

Every fall, the Giving Green campaign, fueled by generous UNC Charlotte employees, contributes to helping those in our community. The Giving Green in the Community as part of the Giving Green Campaign advances the effort to connect UNC Charlotte faculty and staff to the community through the giving of their time and talent to a […]

The Facilities Management Key and Lock Shop is conducting a key audit to survey and verify current keyholders of University-issued hard keys. The audit, which began Friday, Nov. 20, is being accomplished using two distinct methods. The first method is this form, sent via University email, to capture individual information from all faculty, staff and […]

In an extraordinary year, Business Affairs employees stepped up in extraordinary ways. Community engagement is an essential part of being a Niner, and through this year’s Giving Green, our employees made a differencevfor many during a time when it matters most. The Giving Green Campaign is an annual campus-wide initiative that fundraises for the UNC […]

Gina Ewart, benefits consultant, and Stephanie Lazzaro, human resources consultant, are both integral members of the Benefits Office in Human Resource. They are passionate about making sure UNC Charlotte employees make the most of their employee benefits options. How would you both describe your roles and responsibilities? Gina: I like to think of myself as […]