The University will close for winter break Monday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Jan. 2. In accordance with the University’s energy policy, some campus buildings will not be heated above 60 degrees. Individuals should be prepared for colder than normal room temperatures.
UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Nov. 27 New Employee Orientation session:
Academic Affairs
Gloria Dowell, administrative support specialist
Enrollment Management is hosting a “Service to Our Community Day” on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Employees can participate in an arts and crafts event between 8 and 11 a.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. in the Cone University Center, Room 210. Volunteers will make all-occasion cards, bracelets, necklaces and signs or paint small items for Meals on Wheels, Shoebox Ministry and Joyful Hearts.
The southwest stairwell entrance/exit facing the Garinger Building from the Denny Building will be closed Monday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 6, for construction to remove the existing concrete walkway and install new brick pavers as part of the Academic Complex Renovation project.
Signage will be erected to direct pedestrians to the closest entrance/exit.
All faculty, staff, student employees and sponsored guests must enroll in Duo two-factor authentication by Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, to access single sign-on (SSO) services (e.g., Gmail, Banner, Canvas, Drupal). Duo two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of protection to keep accounts and information safer and more secure.
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UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Nov. 13 New Employee Orientation session:
Atkins Library
Alva Jones, university library technician
Athletics
Ernest Scott, building environmental supervisor
Jonathan “Jon” Varnell has been appointed UNC Charlotte’s new associate vice chancellor for facilities management. He will assume his duties in early December.
Robin Drake, 60, died Nov. 6 at the Brian Center of Concord. A longtime member of the Atkins Library staff, Drake joined UNC Charlotte in 1979.
During her career, Drake worked in several units, including Cataloging, Acquisitions, Circulation, Technical Services and most recently Special Collections and University Archives.
UNC Charlotte’s automotive fleet was awarded nearly $58,000 to upgrade the fleet to reduce transportation-related emissions through alternative fuel methods. This grant is from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University’s Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project.
Portions of the sidewalk between Reese and King buildings will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 12, to allow for repairs to underground pipes.
Expect construction fences, noise and heavy equipment, along with vehicles entering/exiting the area. This project is expected to be completed by Friday, Dec. 14.
Remember to use caution when approaching construction areas.
