General News

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Week is through May 31, and the University’s Risk Management, Safety and Security Department encourages employees to be ready to respond and recover in the event of a natural disaster.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, and hazards from tropical cyclones can come in many forms, including storm surge, heavy raining, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes and rip currents.

The Department of Financial Services recently graduated the inaugural class of the University’s Business Manager Certification (BMC) program, a new initiative aimed at developing/strengthening the skills of business managers and officers across campus.
According to Laura Williams, one of the program organizers, this new certification provided participants with a solid understanding of University business-related policies and procedures with a goal of leading to more effective and efficient business operations.

As the University’s observance of Internal Audit Awareness Month draws to a close, Tom York said it is important for employees to consider three key areas throughout the year – information security, internal controls and fraud detection and mitigation.
“Compliance is not the same as cybersecurity,” said York, director of internal audit. “While we have a strong program to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, improving our cybersecurity posture goes well beyond these tasks.”

Joël Gallegos, assistant provost for international programs, will be the guest on the Sept. 4 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast. He will talk about what the Office of International Programs offers and what to expect at the upcoming International Festival.
Employees can watch “The Live Wire” at their desks or on their mobile devices starting at 2 p.m.

Dedicated May 6, 2004, Cato Hall was once the first point of contact for prospective students interested in enrolling at the state’s urban research institution. Named for Wayland H. Cato Jr., the building houses the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Graduate School and the Chancellor’s Office, as well as internal audit and legal affairs. A distinguished […]

The film “The House I Live In” will be shown at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Union, Room 340. A panel discussion will follow.
According to event sponsors, the documentary explores America’s “War on Drugs” and the profound human rights implications of this “war.”  The film outlines the seriousness of mass incarcerations and drug abuse as a public health concern. It also investigates the errors and shortcomings of this “war” and the harm on America’s poor, especially minority communities. 

UNC Charlotte’s Iranian Student Organization will hold its annual Nowruz celebration at 8 p.m., Friday, March 21, in the Student Union, Room 340.
A celebration of the first day of spring, the Nowruz observance will feature music and dance, standup comedy performances and demonstration of beautiful Persian dances by the Kereshmeh group. Light refreshments will be served prior to the second half of the program.

University leaders, colleagues and members of the community recently gathered for a formal ceremony to dedicate the atrium in the College of Education in honor of dean emeritus Mary Lynne Calhoun. Ellen McIntyre, current dean of the college, presided over the ceremony and spoke of the indelible mark Calhoun left on the college and her […]

Within the Cone University Center, there is the John Paul Lucas Room. It honors one of the University’s early advocates and supporters. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Lucas was born July 25, 1908. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duke University and a master’s degree from N.C. State University. He also earned […]

Journalist and activist Beatrice Thompson will present “Past, Present and Future: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
Thompson is a well-known Charlotte native with more than three decades of experience in television, radio and public relations. In 1980, she became the first African-American female to anchor a newscast in Charlotte with WBTV Channel 3.  She also served as corporate spokesperson for Duke Energy and reporter/newscaster for local NBC-affiliate WCNC.