Faculty and Staff News

Lucian Wilhelm, a veteran Charlotte staff member with 28 years of service, is the senior associate director for conferences, reservations and event services. Learn about her role, her obsession with BBC dramas and the day she met the Beastie Boys. Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte? 

Samantha Smith, Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 28.

Six years ago, Anna Helms ’12 became the director of constituent relations in the Office of External Relations and Partnerships. But first, she was a UNC Charlotte student and served as the student government administrative assistant. Learn how her role impacts campus, her favorite Niner event and her involvement in bringing football to UNC Charlotte. 

University’s website information architecture and redesign project to enhance user experience

Self Service Banner upgrade for faculty and advisors, students and registration, with new and improved functionality, will go live Saturday, Sept.16. What are the new features in the Self Service Banner upgrade?

Penny Hawkins has been appointed associate vice chancellor for development at UNC Charlotte. She has served in the role in an interim capacity since July 15, 2022. She succeeds Beth Crigler, who was appointed recently vice chancellor for university advancement.

Employee Natasha Stracener ’98 is UNC Charlotte’s first Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award recipient from UNC Charlotte.

Eric Rhodes ’11, who served as an IT system administrator with the Lee College of Engineering, died Aug. 1.

Daniela Suarez, financial aid, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 10.

Brian Cousin, Dean of Students Office, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 9.

Richard Jedynak, Building Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 3.

Derrick Gibbs is the University’s fire and life safety manager, and he has been on campus for almost nine years. Learn how his team keeps UNC Charlotte a safe place to learn and work, what he does during his off time and his favorite sports teams. Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?