News and Features
Professor named to AIA College of Fellows
Date Published: February 27, 2019David Thaddeus, professor of structures and architectural design, was named to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); the AIA’s highest membership honor, only three percent of AIA members achieve Fellowship status.
Register for webinar ‘Global Learning Beyond the Classroom’
Date Published: February 26, 2019The Office of International Programs is sponsoring the webinar “Global Learning Beyond the Classroom,” which is part of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ Architecture for Global Learning series. It is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 14, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 207.
Faculty, student nominees sought for International Education Awards
Date Published: February 25, 2019Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 Faculty International Education and the Student International Education awards.
Staff Council crowns top chili chef
Date Published: February 21, 2019Jessica Deal, Facilities Operations, claimed first place in the Staff Council’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-off, held recently at the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.
Around 100 staff members stopped by to sample the chili and cornbread entries and vote on their favorites.
Deadline to submit nominations for faculty governance positions
Date Published: February 21, 2019Nominations are being accepted for a number of faculty governance positions. Faculty members can nominate themselves or other qualified faculty members for:
Dalton Tower stairwell closure extended
Date Published: February 18, 2019Stairwell no. 3 that provides access to the Atkins Library’s Dalton Tower will be through Wednesday, Feb. 20. This temporary closure is to install a new HVAC unit as part of the Atkins Library Special Collections project.
Signage will direct patrons to use Stairwell no. 4.
Note, this is an update to a previous announcement.
Partial closure of Institute Circle scheduled
Date Published: February 15, 2019On Thursday, Feb. 21, there will be a partial closure of Institute Circle to allow for work on a new entrance sign enclosure. Currently, this closure is tentatively scheduled for 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Expect barricades, flaggers and construction vehicles and personnel in this area. Exercise caution when approaching construction zones.
Gray needs shared leave
Date Published: February 14, 2019Kimberly Gray from the Office of Undergraduate Education needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Feb. 28.
HR extends deadline to submit Employee of the Year nominations
Date Published: February 13, 2019The Human Resources Department has extended the deadline for nominations for 2019 Staff Employee of the Year to Friday, Feb. 22. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor.
Individuals can be nominated in any one of five categories:
Housing and Residence Life, Sustainability Office expand EcoReps program
Date Published: February 13, 2019This past fall, Housing and Residence Life and the Sustainability Office instituted a campus EcoReps pilot program with three students. Recently, the initiative added nine more participants.
