Kimberly Laney wins Staff Employee of the Year Award for human relations
Kimberly Laney’s team leadership in providing student services covering critical enrollment areas like financial aid, bursar, health center and registration while being the main point of contact for all calls or inquiries coming to the University, earned her the Staff Employee of the Year Award in the category of Human Relations.
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NEWS
- Graduate School names top teaching assistant, instructor of record.
- Levine Scholars Program staff member honored for promoting inclusion and access.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Attend the “Intensify Your Large Class: Grading and Feedback” workshop Wednesday, April 27. This guided workshop will cover grading and feedback in large classes. Attendees will work in groups, guided by a facilitator and subject-matter expert, to plan how to best conduct grading and facilitate feedback for their large classes.
- On Friday, April 29, faculty and staff are invited to join their colleagues to discuss what they experienced during the April 30, 2019 shooting — offering a format that will allow participants to reflect on their feelings and experiences that day. Register in advance.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
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Thanks for all the student suggestions to name the Student Outdoor Event Venue and Tailgate Park. Students can vote on the final name through 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, at vote.charlotte.edu.
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The Student Government Association is holding a special referendum on proposed legislation to amend the Student Body Constitution to give appointment power for new student justices on the Judicial Branch to the Student Body President instead of the Chief Justice. Vote through 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, at vote.charlotte.edu.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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Novel approach helps students understand accounting, auditing: David Kerr, associate professor in the Turner School of Accountancy, recently co-authored a mystery suspense novel that aims to not only entertain but to help students learn key concepts about auditing and forensic accounting.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
- 4/27: Everyone is invited to join the health and wellbeing unit for an amplified experience at the Wellbeing Block Party and Awareness Seminar to learn about various facets of wellbeing through activities, giveaways and speakers.
- 4/29: The Department of Music presents a joint concert by the UNC Charlotte Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
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