Sharon L. Gaber celebrated as UNC Charlotte's fifth chancellor, Truist invests $5.3 million and Charlotte Kids Fest

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

After a pandemic pause, Sharon L. Gaber is celebrated as UNC Charlotte's fifth chancellor

After a pandemic pause, Sharon L. Gaber is celebrated as UNC Charlotte's fifth chancellor

On a perfect spring day from a location regarded as the academic heart of UNC Charlotte, and in the presence of more than 600 special guests, Sharon L. Gaber was officially welcomed on April 19, 2022, as UNC Charlotte’s fifth — and first woman — chancellor. The celebratory event, titled “Shaping What’s Next” to reflect the theme of the University’s strategic plan, exemplified the adage, “good things come to those who wait.”

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NEWS

  • Charlotte Kids Fest returns to campus 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23. This free event will offer more than 50 unique experiences for children up to age 10 to engage in creative and informative activities and live performances.
  • Reminder: Volunteer to help at one or all of the Spring Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, to assist at the information tables, distribute name cards to graduates and welcome guests. A volunteer orientation will take place Wednesday, May 11, virtually. SHRA employees subject to the Fair Labor and Standards Act who normally are not scheduled for Friday or Saturday work are authorized to receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off if the hours worked for the week are sufficient to generate the overtime situation. Register to volunteer.


    YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF

    • The College Foundation of North Carolina is hosting a webinar on options and resources to pay for graduate school Wednesday, April 27, at noon.
    • The State Health Plan offers a number of webinars to learn about the medical plan options when you become Medicare-eligible. Register for the next one at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 28.
    • The Office of International Programs invites you to attend the Iran country-culture workshop program Friday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This professional development opportunity offers faculty, staff and administrators the opportunity to strengthen understanding and awareness of our international community at UNC Charlotte. Please register today to reserve your spot.

    YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS 

    • Swipe Out Hunger, which runs through Friday, April 22, is a nationwide program that aims to provide students who are food insecure or who are experiencing an emergency situation, access to healthy and well-balanced meals in our campus dining halls. For information about donating your meal swipes and SOH eligibility, visit here.

    ​OUR POINTS OF PRIDE

    Points of Pride

    • Truist invests $5.3 million in UNC Charlotte to launch Truist Institute for Student Success: Truist Financial Corporation and UNC Charlotte are partnering to support student success and workforce development for the Charlotte region and beyond. Through a $5.3 million investment by the bank, the University will launch the Truist Institute for Student Success.


    MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

    UNC Charlotte student Lauren Farmer explained how she saves money through extreme couponing.

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    Truist's $5.3 million gift to the University received coverage in various Charlotte media reports.

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