Faculty/Staff

Cortni Schenker, an employee with UNC Charlotte’s Office of OneIT, died Friday, Aug. 20. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, at Benton’s Cross Roads Baptist Church, 109 E. Lawyers Rd. Monroe, North Carolina.Schenker, a graduate of Appalachian State University, was an IT Service Desk analyst for more than 16 years and was known for her expertise with Service Desk Banner.

Interested in designing interactive, fun and educational activities for kids, ages 4-10? Then we have the venue for you – Charlotte Kids Fest.A collaboration between UNC Charlotte and University City Partners, Charlotte Kids Fest is a free outdoor festival that encourages kids ages 4-10 to CREATE! DANCE! DISCOVER! LEARN! PLAY! and GO! through hands-on activities that stimulate their minds while having fun.The festival, the only one of its kind and scale in the Charlotte region, will take place at UNC Charlotte from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9.

As a result of unforeseen personal circumstances, Brian Trent will not assume his duties as the new vice chancellor for business affairs (VCBA) at UNC Charlotte effective Aug. 30. He informed Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber of his decision this week. “I want Niner Nation to know how much I appreciate everyone who made me feel at home during my visits to campus and who had already reached out to welcome me to my new role, ” said Trent. “This was my dream job, but right now, the needs of my family must come first.”  

Richard Steele, associate vice chancellor for business services, was appointed interim associate vice chancellor for facilities management effective Thursday, Aug. 12. This will be a long-term assignment to ensure stability during leadership transitions. At this time, the University will not actively recruit for the associate vice chancellor for facilities management position. 

As part of its initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the UNC Charlotte Department of Police and Public Safety (PPS) Communications Center must undergo an assessment. This is the Communications Center’s first review cycle; an assessment will follow every four years.As part of this process, interested parties can provide feedback to the accreditors. A call-in session with CALEA representatives is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 9. Call 704-687-8300 to be connected with an assessor.

Desiree Clemendore from the Student Activity Center and Venue Management Office, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 10.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber reaffirmed the University’s commitment to climate action by re-signing the Carbon Commitment, one of the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments maintained by Second Nature. The Carbon Commitment was first signed in 2009 by Chancellor Emeritus Philip L. Dubois.

Margaret Kanda, a building and environmental technician with the Office of Housing and Residence Life since 2016, died June 3 while traveling out-of-state. Her obituary was published online, and funeral services were held in late June. Messages of condolences can be offered through the Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service website.

Season Jamison, OneIT, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through July 14.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

David Hartgen died May 22, 2021. From 1989 to 2006, Hartgen was professor of transportation in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at UNC Charlotte.During his UNC Charlotte tenure, he established the University’s interdisciplinary transportation studies center, studying transportation systems throughout the nation. He conducted extensive assessments of congestion, road condition, growth and transit service in North Carolina, with particular focus on Charlotte. He was author of more than 300 studies.