Faculty/Staff

Franklin needs shared leave

Laura Tamberelli Franklin, ITS, needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

Forester needs shared leave

Rachael Forester with the Multicultural Resources Center needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

Wall needs shared leave

Stevie Wall with the Police and Public Safety Department needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

McNeil needs shared leave

Jerena McNeil with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department needs shared leave donations.

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, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

Lane closures scheduled along Cameron Boulevard

Beginning at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 18, there will be lane closures along Cameron Boulevard.

The Poplar Lane side of Cameron will be closed Aug. 2-11; the Witherspoon side of Cameron will be closed Aug. 11-18.

Workers will be reconfiguring the roadway medians and installing new crosswalks to align with the modifications at the intersection of Cameron and Poplar; they also will be adding new turn lanes.

Former employee Sandra Leeds dies

Sandra Leeds, 58, a former member of the University’s Financial Services Department, died Aug. 4. Her funeral was held Aug. 8 at the Central Church of God. She worked for the University for more than 25 years.

Click here to read her obituary; the family is accepting donations to Grace Academy to build a memorial playground in her honor.

Reminder on changes to Sponsored Guest Account Requests

The Sponsored Guest Account Request process changed July 31.

Mary Alexander Road reopens to vehicular traffic, sidewalks remain closed

Mary Alexander Road has reopened to through traffic; however, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services continues to oversee work on a section of that road near campus. Sidewalks also remain closed in this construction area. The city anticipates work being completed by Friday, Aug. 18.

Expect partial lane closures along Mary Alexander while construction continues. Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

Charlotte Wheels bike program available

Charlotte Wheels is a new campus bike-share program using Gotcha Bikes. Ten rack corrals have been installed, and 50 Gotcha Bikes are available for rent.

The bikes are belt-driven and have Shirmano three-speed internal gears; they also have baskets with bungee cords to secure books and packages. Safety lights illuminate the front and rear.

Temporary sidewalk closures scheduled

Some campus sidewalks between Memorial Hall and South Village Crossing will be closed from Monday, Aug. 7, through Thursday, Aug. 17, for resurfacing and lighting/walkway improvements.

Expect construction equipment and personnel in the area; signage will be posted.

Individuals should remain alert and exercise caution when approaching construction zones.