Student Affairs

George “Wayne” Pickler, an HVAC technician with the Housing and Residence Life Office, died on Sunday, July 30.

Pickler, who many colleagues called “Pick,” joined the University in October 2006, originally in the Facilities Management Department. Prior to UNC Charlotte, he worked for Food Lion.

July 31 marks the final day of operation for the Candy Shoppe, located in the Cone University Center.

Take advantage of special pricing on all remaining candies, drinks and popcorn with items on sale like it’s 1985, said Donna Merck, associate director of the Cone Center.

Student veterans, their spouses and dependents, along with members of the Dean of Students Office, recently participated in a special self-defense/sexual assault prevention workshop.

UNC Charlotte’s Title IX Office and Police and Public Safety Department can provide assistance and programming focused on educating and preventing sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. The Counseling Center and the Center for Wellness Promotion also provide resources and services.

Jackie Simpson, associate vice chancellor and director of housing and residence life, will retire from the University in May after 37 years of service.

A retirement reception will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 19, in SoVi at South Village Crossing. A brief program will start at 2 p.m.

A “transition reception” in honor of Art (Dr. J) Jackson, vice chancellor for student affairs, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. He is transitioning from his position as vice chancellor to become a part-time faculty member in the Cato College of Education. He has been with the University for 10 years.

Light refreshments will be served. RVSPs requested.

The Veteran Services Office and the Dean of Students Office will host the 2017 Camo Classic, an annual competition to highlight veterans across campus.

At the classic, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April, it will be veteran students versus cadets from the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC in a series of team and individual competitions, including tug-of-war, timed relays, a scavenger hunt, a fire-starting competition and a pie-eating contest at the Cato Plaza. (Note, the date is a change from previous reports.)

This summer, Recreational Services will offer a new learning series called “Swing into Summer” for UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students who want to stay active while practicing new skills. Online registration is open for golf and tennis lessons and a Couch to 5K program. Classes are fee-based and not for University course credit.

Star of TLC’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” and body-positive activist Whitney Way Thore will spend March 30 leading an afternoon fitness class, and in the evening, she will continue the conversation about body image.

Thore will host her “Werk With Whitney” dance class at 12:30 p.m. in the Belk Gym. Special guests include KISS 95.1, UNC Charlotte Panhellenic Association, the Epsilon Phi Chapter of the Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, the Iota Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority.

The inaugural Chancellor’s Fishing Derby is a little more than a week away, but faculty and staff members still have time to register for one of the three sessions being held.

Faculty and staff members can try out the fitness and recreation areas in Belk Gym for free Monday, March 6, through Sunday, March 12.

To take advantage of this offer, employees should bring their UNC Charlotte IDs for presentation at the check-in location.

The Belk Gym features a fitness center, cycling and group fitness studios, basketball and racquetball courts, a swimming pool and locker rooms.

Click here for information on memberships.