General News
University program building healthy lifestyles
Public health sciences professor Beth Racine is working with a local childcare center to teach young children to eat well and stay active.
Make every month Internal Audit Awareness Month
Each May, the Institute of Internal Auditors promotes Internal Audit Awareness Month to bring attention to the profession of internal auditing. “We want you to get to know us and how we operate so when we come around, you will be more at ease and feel less threatened,” said Tom York, chief audit officer.
Botanical Gardens to hold Carnivorous Plant Carnival
A two-hour family friendly Carnivorous Plant Carnival will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at McMillan Greenhouse.
Organized by the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, this event will feature hands-on games and activities suitable for children ages 4 to 12 – including the chance to feed a Venus flytrap.
UNC Charlotte Recognizes Kimble with Distinguished Service Award
The 2016 UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award was presented on Friday, June 3, to Ronald R. (Ron) Kimble, deputy city manager for the city of Charlotte.
The presentation was made during a luncheon in the Student Union.
In honoring Kimble, UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois said he personifies the purpose of the award, which honors individuals who are devoted community servants and selfless in their dedication to the betterment of Charlotte and the greater region.
Lorden recognized as a catalyst for civic engagement by AASCU
Throughout her time at UNC Charlotte, Provost Joan Lorden has constantly sought to bridge community needs with University assets. The results of her outstanding work are being recognized with the William M. Plater Award for Leadership in Civic Engagement from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Holshouser Hall renovation wins CPN’s Star Award
The renovation project for Holshouser Residence Hall, which reopened in 2015, has received a 2016 Star Award from the Construction Professionals Network (CPN) of North Carolina.
The honor, presented at CPN’s 17th annual conference in May, recognizes and promotes professionalism and excellence in “star quality” projects. The University received the award for projects that totaled between $10 million and $25 million.
Sytsma named sustainability coordinator
Tyler Sytsma recently joined UNC Charlotte as the University sustainability coordinator. A member of the Facilities Management Department, Sytsma will handle various projects that involve offices/departments across campus.
Faces – Lee Perkins
Lee Perkins has been a full-time UNC Charlotte employee for 10 years, but his association with the University began as a student.
The Asheville native enrolled as a prospective engineering major but later completed a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the Belk College of Business.
And today, he works for the college as a technical support analyst after beginning in the Office of Classroom Support.
Leak among inaugural class of AASCU ‘Emerging Leaders’
Jeffrey Leak, professor of English, is among 25 candidates selected to participate in the first class of the Emerging Leaders program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Bojangles’ #RandomActsofBo campaign visited campus
UNC Charlotte was the location for a recently released Bojangles’ online commercial filmed on campus as part of the restaurant chain’s #RandomActsofBo campaign.
Filmed May 11 in the quad between the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Education, the video captures Bojangles’ volunteers surprising unsuspecting students with free chicken and tea during finals week.