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Counseling Center founder leaves legacy of student mental health support

December 10, 2021
Ronald “Sam” Simono, founding director of the UNC Charlotte Counseling Center — now the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) — advanced student mental health care through professional practice and as a professor in the Department of Psychology for 37 years, until his retirement in 2003. He died Dec.

DegreeWorks makeover scheduled in early 2022

December 6, 2021
DegreeWorks is a degree audit tool that allows students and their advisors to view progress toward a degree based on the catalog year of a degree, major, concentration or minor.

University employees share Thanksgiving recipes and memories

November 23, 2021
Over the past couple of weeks, employees were asked to share their favorite recipes and most cherished Thanksgiving memories. You answered.  Enjoy these heartwarming and funny Thanksgiving stories, as well as delicious recipes. Happy Thanksgiving! Scott Gartlan, academic affairs, staff

O'Neil needs shared leave

November 19, 2021
Ashley O'Neil from the Conferences, Reservations and Event Services Office needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Dec. 2.

Suarez needs shared leave

November 19, 2021
Daniela Suarez, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Dec. 2.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences review committee appointed

November 19, 2021
On Sept. 30, Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and Provost Joan F. Lorden announced the University will undertake a review of the organization of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS).

Volunteers needed for Fall Commencement

November 17, 2021
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Fall Commencement ceremonies to assist at the information tables and ticket office, to pass out name cards to graduates and welcome guests. Register to volunteer.Commencement ceremonies

Constellation Garden Remembrance Memorial Open House

November 16, 2021
Through augmented reality technology, guests will be able to virtually explore the future memorial.

Niner pride displayed for Homecoming contest

November 9, 2021
The UNC Charlotte Staff Council sponsors an annual office decorating content leading up to the Homecoming football game. This year’s individual winner was Natalie Huie ’14, The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.

Riggan needs shared leave

November 5, 2021
Tina Riggan from the Student Activity Center and Venue Management Office needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 16.

Employees recognized with 49er ACE Network Awards

October 29, 2021
Congratulations to the 2020 and 2021 recipients of the 49er Alumni Campus Employee Network (ACE) Award recipients — Sabrina Brown ’09, Solomon Franklin ’03, ’06, ’11 M.A. , Kevin Edwards-Knight ’09 M.S.W., Brenda Shue ’11, ’13 M.A. Joshua Avery ’03, ’06 M.A. and Darin Spease ’89.

2022 Employee holiday schedule released

October 29, 2021
UNC Charlotte offers eligible employees 12 paid holidays each calendar year, and the Human Resources Department published the approved holiday schedule annually. The 2022 schedule can be found below: