Faculty/Staff

David Goldfield, the Robert Lee Bailey Professor of History, recently visited Russia as an academic specialist for the U.S. State Department.

He delivered the presentation “The Politics of Change in America,” which focused on the 2016 presidential election, at the Russian State University for the Humanities. Goldfield also conferred with the U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft, during a reception at Spaso House.

In his role with the U.S. State Department, Goldfield travels abroad to lead seminars and workshops on various aspects of American political culture.

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.

Employees who collect cash and/or checks for sales, events, etc. in campus departments/units should log these transactions in a University receipt book.

To obtain a receipt book:

Construction will begin Friday, May 5, to install brick pavers between King and Reese buildings to match the rest of the plaza.

Safety fencing will remain in place until the completion of the work, which is expected by Friday, June 30.

Expect some noise/dust and occasional vehicular traffic on the ramp near the Colvard Building. Members of the campus community and visitors should exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

The Internal Audit Department is an important part of UNC Charlotte’s operations and management team. 

The staircase leading up to the third floor of the Friday Building will be closed through Friday, June 30, for repairs.

Third-floor access via the two main staircases off the central lobby will be available; elevators will remain in operation.

During this work, building visitors can expect construction crews and loud noise.

The Risk Management, Safety and Security (RMSS) Department is leading an effort to ensure all campus blue light phones are upgraded to the same manufacturer and technology support. Blue light phones connect directly with the Police and Public Safety (PPS) Department dispatch and can be used to call for assistance or to report crimes in progress. 

To accommodate expected parking demand for the Commencement ceremony at 1 p.m., Friday May 12, the following parking areas will be closed from 9 p.m.  Thursday, May 11, through 2 p.m., Friday, May 12:  

Erik Byker, an assistant professor in the Cato College of Education’s Department of Reading and Elementary Education, has been named a Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellow.

Several large-scale systems and applications will be unavailable starting at 6 p.m., Friday, May 19, through 10 a.m., Saturday, May 20, due to scheduled electrical work. Learn more on the ITS website.