General News
Internal audit offers reminder on proper disposal of state property
University employees have a responsibility to safeguard state property, and this responsibility extends to the proper disposal of state property.
Tom York, director of internal audit, noted a recent investigative audit report published by the Office of the State Auditor provides an example as to why all employees should be aware of the proper procedures for disposing of state property.
Co-chairs pledge $1,946 toward Giving Green
Giving Green co-chairs Joël Gallegos and Misty Hathcock kicked off the 2013 campaign with a combined pledge of $1,946, as they encouraged all University employees to support the drive.
“We believe in backing community organizations, and we are committed to Giving Green,” said the co-chairs. Their pledge amount is in recognition of 1946, the founding date of UNC Charlotte (originally established as the Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina). The pledge also honors University founder Bonnie Cone.
Garinger Building named for education visionary
Elmer Henry Garinger was one of the visionary leaders who helped Charlotte College realize the dream of becoming a four-year, state-supported institution.
As superintendent of Charlotte City Schools, Garinger employed Bonnie Cone, UNC Charlotte founder, as a mathematics teacher at Central High School. Later, he would name her director of the Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina, the institution that ultimately became UNC Charlotte.
Film/discussion to explore life and legacy of activist Bayard Rustin
The Multicultural Resource Center is hosting a screening of the documentary “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Cone University Center, Room 320.
Barnard Spearheaded UNC Charlotte Foundation
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Bascom “Barney” Weaver Barnard established the Charlotte College Foundation and served as its first chair. His name features prominently in the early years of UNC Charlotte, and it adorns an 18,000-square-foot building completed in 1969, designed to serve as a facility for instruction and research. Born Feb. 14, 1894, Barnard was […]
University receives Good Faith Effort Award
The state Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) recently presented UNC Charlotte with one of six Good Faith Effort Awards at the 32nd annual State Construction Conference held in Raleigh.
The University received the honor in the category of Public Sector Owner/Agency in recognition of the UNC Charlotte’s campus-wide commitment to the state’s HUB program and utilization of HUB firms.
‘State of Asian Affairs’ part of heritage month celebration
As part of the University’s celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Multicultural Resource Center will host “The State of Asian Affairs in Charlotte” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, in Student Union, Room 200.
Iranian Student Organization to hold Sizdah Bedar spring picnic
The UNC Charlotte Iranian Student Organization will hold its Sizdah Bedar (spring picnic) celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Reedy Creek Park, Shelter No. 4.
Sizdah Bedar is a ceremony in the Persian culture. It is held on the 13 day of spring, which is also the13th day of the first month of the Persian New Year (Farfardeen).
MRC to co-host ‘Positive Youth’ documentary screening
In partnership with the Regional Interfaith Aids Network (RAIN), the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) will host the free, public screening of “Positive Youth” at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 24, in Cone University Center McKnight Hall.
Diversity trainer Lee Mun Wah continues ‘Unfinished Conversation’
Diversity trainer Lee Mun Wah will present “Changing Our Heads, Hearts and Hands – From the Inside Out,” an interactive multicultural learning program designed for faculty, staff and the community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, in the Student Union. Registration is required.
This half-day training is free for faculty and staff and $30 for public/community members. A continental breakfast during check-in is included.