General News

Internal auditing is an important aspect of organizational governance, internal control and effective risk management at virtually any enterprise. Each May, the Institute of Internal Auditors promotes the profession of internal auditing. Professionals in the field of auditing work to raise awareness of internal auditing and its value, not only in May but throughout the year.

Tom York, director of internal audit for the University, stated the role of internal auditors is misperceived with audit professionals viewed as fault-finders, blame-layers or bureaucrats.

When the Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC) Fitness Center reopens this fall, students and visitors will enjoy new equipment and increased workout space. Starting Thursday, May 7, the fitness center will close for summer renovations. It is expected to reopen in August.

Additional features will include an expanded check-in and welcome area, improved lighting and increased accessibility. Private showers will be added to the men’s locker room, and both locker rooms will have private dressing areas.

Commencement is a crowning achievement for most students’ collegiate journey; it also is a celebratory time for faculty and staff who help provide the enriching campus experience for those students. UNC Charlotte will conduct three ceremonies to award degrees to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, marking the ceremonial end to another academic year.

Tracy Dawkins’ spicy chili topped the field in the 2015 Staff Council Chili/Chowder Cook-off held recently in the Cone University Center.

UNC Charlotte students were recognized recently for their writing achievement as part of the University Writing Program’s Excellence in First-Year Writing ceremony in the Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room.

Unlimited storage space, increased collaboration and improved access from almost anywhere in the world are just a few reasons why Google Apps for Education was chosen as the new platform for faculty and staff calendars and email.

On Monday, May 25, Google Calendar will launch; Google Email will follow in phases during the summer.

Janna Shedd, Tonya Bates and Robin James have received the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ 2015 Teaching Awards in recognition of “their dedication, teaching and research contributions and lasting impact on students.”

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will add the position of associate dean for academic affairs and diversity to the Dean’s Office in 2015-16. Shawn Long, currently chair of the Department of Communication Studies, will assume this role effective July 1.

Solomon Franklin is enthusiastic about making a difference, not only at UNC Charlotte but in the greater community.

A member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte Inc., Franklin mentors two young men, one in middle school, the other is in high school. He also is on the organization’s board of directors as chief operating officer.

“The Live Wire” segment featuring Kim Buch, professor of psychology, and Steven Serio, former student body president, will be rebroadcast on Thursday, April 30. They discussed the inaugural “Day of Convocation,” which will be held Aug. 24.

 “The Live Wire” can be viewed on computers or mobile devices starting at 2 p.m.