Faculty and Staff News

Members of the campus community can participate in two scheduled tree plantings Thursday, March 19, as part of the University’s Earth Semester activities.The first tree planting is from 9 to 10 a.m. at Martin Hall; the second will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Village Crossing. RSVPs are requested.

Pamela Broome and Lee Gray recently were named deputy Title IX coordinators for Niner University Elementary and Academic Affairs, respectively, within the University’s Title IX Office.

Reginald Dempsey, Building Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through March 11.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.

Regina Curlee, Financial Services, won the recent Staff Council Soup and Cornbread Cook-off with her Brunswick stew recipe. Jessica Deal, Facilities Management, and Ken Field, Auxiliary Services, placed second and third, respectively.Curlee’s dish was named fan favorite by cook-off attendees who also selected cornbread by Dannie Mirovich (Parking and Transportation Services) and decorations by Ali Dubois and Rebecca Deyo (University Advancement) as the best. 

Michelle Meggs is the new executive director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance (W+GRA), an organization that works collaboratively with faculty, students and the community to provide opportunities for research and education on policy issues affecting women.Meggs, whose diverse background includes work in academia, the nonprofit sector and ministry, envisions the W+GRA becoming the place for scholars across the state and nation to come together to advance gender equity and social mobility.

Ashley Riley, Athletic Academic Center, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Feb. 26.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.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Feb. 11 New Employee Orientation session:AthleticsCharles Bankins, assistant football coachAdam Braithwaite, assistant football coach Cato College of EducationBreeona Bradley, administrative support associateBusola Stackhouse, new teacher support coach College of Computing and Informatics Kelly Rafferty, business services coordinator 

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for May’s commencement ceremonies. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 15.More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

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.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. 

Academic Affairs and the Office of Sustainability are collaborating to expand the University’s annual Earth Month celebration to “Earth Semester” in recognition of this year’s 50th Earth Day.Traditionally observed April 22, Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970. In recent years, the University’s Earth Month expanded to increase awareness beyond one day. Last year marked the largest event yet and featured an Earth Day Festival in Belk Plaza.