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UNC Charlotte’s Police and Public Safety Department (PPS) recently honored outstanding employees during its annual awards ceremony, held in conjunction with National Police Week. James Stone was recognized as Officer of the Year. Reggie Faggart, a ranger, was named the Civilian Employee of the Year, and Dispatcher of the Year went to Rachel Proctor. New […]

Father’s Day, June 18, marked a milestone for the CATS Blue Line Extension. For the first time, a LYNX train arrived at the UNC Charlotte Main Station, as part of ongoing testing of the system. CATS officials and contractors continue preparations for full operation of the extension, which eventually will bring trains onto campus roughly […]

Members of the University community will need to use their 49er ID cards to access the CRI, Union, Cone (faculty/staff west side only) and North decks beginning Tuesday, June 27. Tapping the card at a contactless reader will raise the gates for entry and exit. The card will serve as the primary parking credential while […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff members during the June 27-28 New Employee Orientation session: Athletics Ivo Simonvic, assistant men’s basketball coach Belk College of Business Melissa McLeod, administrative support associate College of Arts + Architecture Kimberly Black, executive assistant Dean of Students Tori Williams, administrative support specialist Donor Relations Janna Burch, university program […]

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will host a “Drone Workshop for Commercial and Government Operators” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, in the Cone University Center. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Covered topics will include demonstrations of flight operations, commercial and government operations […]

UNC Charlotte’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) was recognized by the national Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association for its outreach on personal safety in the workplace. The office received the Marketing Single Media Award of Honor for the self-produced video “Just Like Any Day,” which showcases everyday hazards that can exist […]

Work to transform the Macy and Barnard Buildings as phase two of the Academic Complex Renovation (ACR) project is scheduled to begin Aug. 22. The project is a part of the Five-year Capital Construction Plan with the goal to modernize the Denny, Macy, Barnard, Garinger and Winningham buildings – which comprise the Academic Complex in […]

Charlotte Wheels, the University’s bike-sharing program, celebrated its official offering to members of the campus community Wednesday, Aug. 23. Jerry Mann, biking enthusiast and former director of the Popp Martin Student Union, returned to campus and cycled through a Charlotte Wheels banner to formally introduce the effort. Chancellor Philip L. Dubois noted the bike-sharing program […]

The department formerly known as Risk Management, Safety and Security is now Safety and Security. The name change, which was effective July 1, 2017, was made to more accurately reflect the department’s areas of responsibility in the Division of Business Affairs, as well as to help clarify the addition of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to […]

The Human Resources Department is accepting nominations for the 2018 Staff Employee of the Year awards. This program honors UNC Charlotte staff members who have contributed exemplary service beyond the normal parameters of their job. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination and are encouraged to do so. Individuals can be nominated […]

Kathryn Horne, previously the director of university space management and utilization, has been appointed director of facilities planning. She joined UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management Department in 2015. In her new role, Horne will guide the development of the campus in accordance with UNC Charlotte’s current Master Plan. She will be responsible for developing and implementing […]

Will this year’s ninth annual 49ers for Life blood drive be the year to reach 1,000 pints collected? Previous drives have come close but never hit that mark. For 2018, organizers encourage students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to respond to the call for blood donors by rolling up a sleeve and donating between […]

UNC Charlotte’s Motor Fleet/Automotive team won the 2017 Green Fleet Award, placing 15th out of all applicants. The Green Fleet Award recognizes outstanding motor fleets across North America. An estimated 38,000 fleets are eligible each year. For award consideration, fleets must apply online. Applicants are, then, evaluated based on fleet composition, fuel and emissions, policy […]

The Zero Waste Program, a collaborative initiative between the Sustainability Office and Recycling, is expanding to include Halton Arena at three pilot basketball games. The first game was Jan. 11 and the remaining two games are Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. At each game, fans can connect with staff and volunteers at an informational booth […]

UNC Charlotte again is participating in RecycleMania, a competition designed to promoted waste reduction at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. This year’s contest is Feb. 4 through March 31; the University’s Sustainability and Recycling teams are facilitating UNC Charlotte’s participation. Throughout the competition, events will take place to help the campus […]

Members of the campus community can properly dispose of unwanted electronics (e-waste) and medications between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday, March 2, in Parking Lot 5A. This collection event is part of the University’s participation in the RecycleMania tournament, which ends March 31. All items collected will be included in final results submitted to […]

Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor for the Facilities Management Department, recently received the prestigious Frank B. Turner Award at the 37th annual State Construction Conference. The honor recognizes a state employee who has made an outstanding professional contribution to the built environment, as exemplified by the award’s namesake. It is presented by AIA North Carolina, […]

Greg Verret is now director of Treasury Services in the Division of Business Affairs. He had served as interim director since July 2017. As director, Verret oversees all finance and accounting operations and endowment management for the University’s affiliated entities, including the UNC Charlotte Foundation, the UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation, the UNC Charlotte Investment Fund, […]