Faculty and Staff News

A lane closure along Mary Alexander Road is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, through Friday, March 8, for a project related to the construction of the science building.

Expect one-way traffic controlled by flaggers and delays in travel; buses will have the right of way.

Exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

David Thaddeus, professor of structures and architectural design, was named to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); the AIA’s highest membership honor, only three percent of AIA members achieve Fellowship status.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Feb. 19 New Employee Orientation session:

Alumni Affairs
Elizabeth Holesa, administrative support specialistAthletics
Ryan Hershberger, assistant track and field coach
Katherine Renaut, assistant athletic director for compliance

Building Environmental Services
Ricketta Savage, building environmental technician

Environmental Health and Safety
Shannon Rhyne, program support specialist

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.