Faculty and Staff News

Winter is coming, and with it comes the possibility of adverse weather. Be ready for any resulting changes in the University’s operating condition by taking a few minutes to review the information below.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is launching two new faculty and staff initiatives that will focus on ensuring the University remains a great place to work.

Personal tracking devices are newer technology devices that are intended to be placed in or on items and track their movements — such as cell phones or keys. They are small and discreet — often difficult to notice. Their intention is for personal device tracking and safety purposes, but there is an increase nationwide in criminal activity reported through the improper use of PTDs. Here are a few tips from the Police and Public Safety Office to remain safe.

How are PTDs being used criminally?

Michelle Meggs is the executive director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance. It encourages engaged research focused on issues related to the economic, social and physical well-being of women and girls by encouraging co-production among researchers, community residents and practitioners.

Personal tracking devices are newer technology devices that are intended to be placed in or on items and track their movements — such as cell phones or keys. They are small and discreet — often difficult to notice. Their intention is for personal device tracking and safety purposes, but there is an increase nationwide in criminal activity reported through the improper use of PTDs. Here are a few tips from the Police and Public Safety Office to remain safe.

How are PTDs being used criminally?

Pinku Mukherjee, who currently is the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor for Cancer Research and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will serve as the interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School effective Jan. 3, 2023, succeeding Tom Reynolds, who will retire after 40 years of service to the institution. 

Deidra Harris-Lumpkins has been appointed associate vice chancellor for human resources and university affirmative action officer. Harris-Lumpkins begins her duties Jan. 30, 2023, succeeding Gary Stinnett, who will retire after 26 years of service to the institution.

Belton “Danny “Abril, who joined the University in October 2022 as the manager for the electrical shops in the Facilities Management Department, died Nov. 16.

Prior to UNC Charlotte, Abril worked in private industry from more than 30 years. A native of Ecuador, he and his family relocated to Charlotte from California. He was an expert in low voltage systems, was certified as a Lutron lighting programmer and had a lengthy background in project management.

Final arrangements are pending.

UNC Charlotte offers eligible employees 12 paid holidays each calendar year, and the Human Resources Department publishes the approved holiday schedule annually. 

2023 holiday schedule

HOLIDAY (University is closed)

A native New Yorker, Officer Mike Reynolds began his law enforcement career with the New York Police Department in 1986. His many memories with the NYPD include being a first responder to the World Trade Center in 2001, making detective and retiring after 20 years of service. Upon relocation to Charlotte, he served 12 years with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Now, as a member of Niner Nation, Reynolds is among the many who make UNC Charlotte a great place to live, study and work.