Faculty/Staff

The 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.

This webinar will explore examples of how to stimulate global learning in higher education spaces outside of the classroom. These spaces include international student orientations, education abroad pre-departure trainings and campus multicultural center events.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 Faculty International Education and the Student International Education awards. Wednesday, March 13, is the nomination deadline.

Nominations are being accepted for a number of faculty governance positions. Faculty members can nominate themselves or other qualified faculty members for:

Jessica 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.

Lisa McElmurray and Tina Matta, University Recreation, and Stephen Snipes, Popp Martin Student Union, tied for second place; while Dannie Mirovich, Parking and Transportation Services, claimed third place.

Stairwell 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.

On 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.

Kimberly Gray from the Office of Undergraduate Education needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Feb. 28.

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.

This 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.

A nationwide program, EcoReps provides an opportunity for students to assume a leadership role within their residence halls. Students provide peer-to-peer education to increase awareness of campus sustainability efforts.

The 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:

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service, Bonnie Cone Leadership, Noble Niner, Chuck Lynch and Derrick Griffith Servant Leader Award.

These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership.