Faculty and Staff News

October is fire prevention month, and as it draws to a close, UNC Charlotte’s Environmental Health and Safety Department and the National Fire Protection Association offer a reminder that a fire emergency can happen anywhere, anytime.

Follow these three basic steps to reduce the risk of a fire emergency and learn to escape safely in the event of one:

Active, permanent state employees are recognized for reaching service milestones in five-year increments. The Human Resources Department recently posted a list of staff members who achieved service anniversaries during the third quarter of 2018.

Listings of past service award recipients are on the web.

UNC Charlotte will conduct a full-scale exercise of its family assistance center plan on Thursday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Oct. 26, at the Harris Alumni Center.

A family assistance center is a location where families can receive information and support services in the event of a severe emergency affecting members of the campus community.

During the exercise, emergency service vehicles from community agencies may be seen in the area.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Oct. 16 New Employee Orientation Session:

Art & Art History

Jonathan Pellitteri, 3D fabrication lab manager

Athletics

Joanna Evans, administrative support associate

Telvin Stuart, visual arts specialist

Athletic Academic Center

Lauren Hovis, administrative support associate

Building and Environmental Services

Mamie Bandanga, building environmental technician

The Chancellor’s Health and Wellness Committee and Venture Outdoor Leadership are partnering to provide faculty and staff members the chance to experience the High Team Challenge course (HTC) for free between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27.

Nominations for the prestigious Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award and First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal are being accepted through Nov. 2 and Nov. 9, respectively.

The First Citizen’s award recognizes outstanding scholarship, creativity and/or research. The de Silva award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who also is an outstanding mentor. Nominations for the de Silva award come from departmental chairs; nominations for the First Citizens Bank award may come from any UNC Charlotte faculty member.

CATS announced, Monday, Oct. 15, the light rail will operate on modified service for at least one more week while repairs are made to the overhead catenary system, which was damaged during Hurricane Michael last Thursday when a tree fell on it near 12th street.

Slip, trip and fall incidents are among the leading cause of occupational injuries nationwide, but they are the leading cause of occupational injuries at UNC Charlotte. In 2017, 39 percent of occupational injuries on campus were the result of a slip, trip or fall. These seemingly minor incidents can lead to pain and serious discomfort. If an employee is out of work, it affects the productivity and efficiency of the corresponding campus unit or department.

The pedestrian bridge along Cameron Boulevard, between Bissell House and Harris Alumni Center, was damaged during the recent storm. Repairs are underway through Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

The Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival provided opportunities for colleagues to socialize while enjoying a free lunch, contests and other activities.

More than 600 staff members attended this year’s festival, held during Fall Break on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life won the inaugural decorating contest by displaying “Niner Pride.”