Faculty/Staff

Campus-wide window cleaning scheduled

Between Monday, March 5, and Friday, March 9, interior and exterior window cleaning will occur. Minor and brief interruptions will affect some offices and classrooms in the following buildings:

Hickman needs shared leave

Pamela Hickman with Facilities Management needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

Temporary shutdown at fuel farm scheduled

The E-10 fuel tank will be shut down temporarily from 8 a.m., Friday, March 2, through 8 a.m., Monday, March 12.

During this period, there will be no access to unleaded gas. A temporary tank is being installed, and Facilities Management will dispense fuel by hand between 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays, starting March 5.

Pioneering faculty member Thomas Turner dies

Emeritus faculty member Thomas Turner, who helped establish the accounting department at UNC Charlotte and remained dedicated to the University throughout his life, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the age of 88.

Use employee benefits for graduate studies

The Graduate School will conduct an information session from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, in Cato Hall, Room 248, for University employees who hold baccalaureate degrees and are interested in graduate studies.

Enrollment counselors will explain the easy application process, answer program questions and distribute HR information for the tuition waiver and free textbook rental programs.

RecycleMania event to collect e-waste and medications for disposal

Members of the campus community can properly dispose of unwanted electronics (e-waste) and medications between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday, March 2, in Parking Lot 5A.

This collection event is part of the University’s participation in the RecycleMania tournament, which ends March 31. All items collected will be included in final results submitted to the competition.

Hinson needs shared leave

Brandi Hinson with the Cato College of Education needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

SUAR’s Stephen Snipes is 2018’s top chili chef

Stephen Snipes, assistant director for technical services for the Student Union, Activities and Recreation Department (SUAR), was the top chef at the 2018 Staff Council Chili Cook-off and Cornbread competition.

His chili recipe claimed first prize and was named the fan favorite by popular vote of those who attended the event.

Apply for Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund grants

The Council on University Community is accepting proposals for the Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund, which supports initiatives that promote the daily value of diversity in the intellectual life of the campus. Faculty, staff or students are eligible to apply for awards of up to $5,000.

Keep current on campus construction

The Facilities Management Department posts a monthly construction update on the web. Click here to view the February report.

Construction projects can affect the campus by changing pedestrian, bike and vehicle routes and creating additional activity at or around the University. Members of the campus community should exercise caution when approaching construction areas.