UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Oct. 30 New Employee Orientation session:
Africana Studies
Rosemarie Wickham, administrative support associate
Building Environmental Services
Sonia Espinoza, building environmental technician
On Thursday, Nov. 8, the second phase of construction on the new science building is scheduled to begin.
Fencing will be erected around the entire site, with a portion of Lot 16 to be closed permanently.
Expect heavy construction equipment and personnel as work begins to demolish the old facilities operations building, steam plant and warehouse.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Senior Associate Dean Shawn Long has received the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award from the University of Kentucky Lyman T. Johnson African American alumni group, honoring his impact on other people’s lives.
UNC Charlotte recently made Princeton Review’s “Guide to 399 Green Colleges” for the second time. The guide is an unranked list of environmentally responsible “green” colleges, which students often consider when applying.
Across the nation, student hunger is real. Recognizing that one in seven college students is considered food insecure, UCLA student Rachel Sumekh co-founded Swipe Out Hunger, a nationwide program on college campuses that re-allocates meal swipes to students in need.
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, University Policy 704, Animals on Campus, was revised to codify current practices with regard to student requests for emotional support animals (ESAs) in on-campus housing.
Between Friday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 4, workers will complete the final paving and striping of Parking Lot 16A. On Friday, parking spaces closest to the Auxiliary Services Building will be closed; the entire lot will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Human Resources Department is coordinating a flu shot clinic. Immunizations will be administered from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.
The third Chancellor’s Fishing Derby will be Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hechenbleikner Lake.
This family-friendly event is open to faculty and staff members and their guests. Two 75-minute sessions will be held with check-in starting at 8 a.m.
Details on the derby are:
UNC Charlotte employees have the option to receive their Form W-2 electronically for the 2018 tax year. This includes faculty, staff, temporary and student employees. Sign up is required by Monday, Dec. 31.
