The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day, and the American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk.
Research shows that each hour of regular exercise can add roughly two hours to a person’s life expectancy. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week for adults.
Thirty-one qualified nominations were submitted to the Human Resources Department for the 2023 Staff Employee of the Year. Employees can be recognized in the categories of Devotion to Duty, Innovation, Human Relations, Safety and Heroism, and Community and Public Service.
As executive assistant to the provost, no two days are the same for Shannon Homesley ’15, who is serving as an faculty/staff ambassador for this year’s #NinerNationGives campaign. Homesley does everything from managing Provost Bertone’s calendar to planning and running events and facilitating projects.
It takes a nation to champion the next generation of Niners! The #NinerNationGives faculty and staff campaign runs from Tuesday, March 28, through Wednesday, April 5. Make a one-time gift or give easily through payroll dedication.
#NinerNationGives Events
Earlier this month, the UNC Charlotte Staff Council held its annual Chili, Soup and Cornbread Cook-off.
First place winner for Best Chili or Soup was Shayauna Newsom, Office of Transition and Success Initiatives. Sharon Scarborough, urbanCore, and Rusti Deal, facilities management, placed second and third, respectively
Charleata Neal is the facilities management director of human resources and has been a Niner for almost six years. Neal, a Woodbridge, Virginia, native was involved in women’s basketball during college, and through sports, she discovered valuable lessons. Learn about Neal’s role, her family history in professional and college sports and who inspires her the most.
Beth Whitaker, a professor of political science, is interim divisional dean within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Whitaker began her duties March 15 and will continue in the role through June 30, 2023. She currently serves as executive director of the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies and will continue her duties in that role.
The deadline for nominations for the annual Staff Employee of the Year awards has been extended to 5 p.m., Friday, March 17. Each year, UNC Charlotte recognizes exceptional employees for their contributions to our campus and beyond.
