Faculty/Staff
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CCI Professor Emeritus Bill Ribarsky dies
Bill Ribarsky, a retired faculty member in the College of Computing and Informatics, died Thursday, Feb. 23, according to information provided the University.
Chartwells seeks focus group participants
Focus group participants are sought to discuss their campus dining experiences and their opinions on the current dining options on campus.
All participants will receive a free lunch at the SoVi Dining Hall and will be eligible to win a Beats wireless headphones.
More details are on the web.
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A Message from the Chancellor
To Students, Staff, Faculty, and UNC Charlotte Parents:
In light of the recent allegations of sexual assault involving UNC Charlotte students, I write to address some of the concerns I have heard from members of our campus community and the public, and to give some broad context regarding how, what, and when we communicate when serious issues like these arise.
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Temporary lane closures for Cameron Boulevard, Poplar Terrace Drive
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, portions of Cameron Boulevard and Poplar Terrace Drive will be closed temporarily.
Expect alternating use of lanes to keep both directions of traffic passable. Workers will be on site to direct traffic during the closure.
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Charlotte 49ers football adds two coaches
Greg Adkins and Keith Henry have joined the Charlotte 49ers football program as offensive line coach and running backs coach, respectively.
Adkins spent the past two years as offensive line coach at Oklahoma State. He coached tight ends for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills the previous two years.
Henry comes to the 49ers after spending the last three years as assistant head coach at his alma mater, Catawba College. Previously, he spent 11 years at Wake Forest University.
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First Chancellor’s Fishing Derby set for March 25
UNC Charlotte faculty and staff – the wait is over – the inaugural Chancellor’s Fishing Derby will be Saturday, March 25, at Hechenbleikner Lake.
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University welcomes new employees
UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during Feb. 21-22 New Employee Orientation session:
Athletics
Gregory Adkins, assistant football coach
Building Environmental Services
Michael Galloway, building environmental technician
Chancellor’s Office
Tiffany Chase, administrative support associate
Classroom Support Services
Justin Minch, technology support technician
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Internal auditors wear many ‘hats’
The internal audit profession is interesting and dynamic. A challenge of the profession is to promote the role of internal auditor, while defeating misperceptions associated with this job.
The “old” internal auditor often was seen as a “bean counter” who was concerned with numbers or dollars and cents. Auditors were perceived as always looking back, and they emphasized finding fault.
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Read the latest Chancellor’s Fast Five update
The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.
Lanpher needs shared leave
Stacey Lanpher with the College of Computing and Informatics 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 225. For more information, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.