A highlight of commencement is the recognition of individuals for exceptional and distinctive service to the University or the greater community through the awarding of an honorary degree from UNC Charlotte. The Nominations, Honors and Awards Committee is seeking assistance in nominating persons for this honor.
UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Oct. 2 New Employee Orientation Session:
Academic Affairs
Aimee Hawkins, divisional director of communications
Athletics
Charles Muchukot, director of baseball operations
Construction to update walkways, patios and landscaping near the Student Health Center and the Price Counseling Center will begin Monday, Oct. 22.
Expect construction fencing and equipment operation during this project, which is scheduled through Friday, Dec. 14.
Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.
The UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety (PPS) Department will conduct on-campus training from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, in the old Facilities Operations and Parking Services Building on Craver Road.
UNC Charlotte employees who are eligible for benefits have until Wednesday, Oct. 31, to make selections for 2019 insurance coverage and other benefits during open enrollment.
A few highlights:
Mail & Package Services, UPS and FedEx verify addresses on every package and piece of mail through the UNC Charlotte directory for faculty and staff.
Information that is out of date in Banner can cause delivery delays. Employees are encouraged to check/update the following information in Banner:
The selection committee for the Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence and the new UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence is accepting nominations through Thursday, Nov. 15. These awards are two of the most important and prestigious awards at UNC Charlotte as they honor outstanding professors and provide an example of the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching.
Parking Lot 25 will be closed Friday, Oct. 5, through Tuesday, Oct. 9, for maintenance. Expect construction and paving equipment.
Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction zones.
This year, in lieu of the annual Benefits Fair, the Benefits Office and the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW) will host an Open Enrollment Kickoff Event from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons.
