Professor supports international nurses
Personal experiences inspired Jhordin James C. Montegrico, a lecturer in the School of Nursing, to create a Facebook-based platform called Nursing Review, which now has more than 55,000 members from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and is growing daily.
NEWS
- COVID boosters bring rewards – in protection and time off! Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and booster remains the best protection against severe illness from the virus, especially as cases continue to rise nationally and in the state. UNC Charlotte is encouraging employees to receive their booster with an additional eight hours of paid leave.
- As the weather gets warmer, many choose to spend their time outside — often gardening and doing yard work. If this is you, don’t forget your sunscreen and consider these tips for lawn care, planting and landscaping provided by staff from the Grounds unit and Office of Sustainability in the Facilities Management Department.
- New Dates: Pedestrian crosswalks and bike lanes will be repainted Tuesday, June 7 through Friday, June 10.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Interested in Dropbox? Want to learn more? Amanda Kikola, customer success manager for Dropbox, will lead virtual sessions Thursday, June 9.
- Register for a virtual lunch-and-learn workshop about changing the way you think about diet and exercise scheduled for noon, Wednesday, June 8.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
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During the “Career Meet Up: Getting Started in Your Job Search” session on Wednesday, June 8, students will have the opportunity to gain insight on beginning their job search and learn how to create an action plan for the process. Career meet ups are 30- to 45-minute small group sessions focused on specific topics and led by career coaches or industry professionals.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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Brad Yeckley appointed to NASPA Financial Literacy Advisory Committee: Brad Yeckley, director of Niner Finances, was named to the NASPA Financial Literacy and Well-being Advisory Committee, which offers experiences and familiarity with financial management to assist in a variety of different ways.
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Atkinson selected for American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program: Mary Layton “Mel” Atkinson, associate professor of political science and public administration, has been selected for the 2022-23 American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program, which brings political scientists, journalists and other professionals to the Capitol, where they take part in educational seminars and work as staff in Congressional offices.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Yaoyao Dai, assistant professor of political science and public administration, commented on the visit to China by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
A team of UNC Charlotte faculty and students were named finalists in the Waves to Water competition for their design that creates drinking water from ocean water.
EVENTS
- 6/21: Need to create surveys, graded quizzes? Google Forms is a web-based app used to create forms for data collection purposes. This course will walk you through the process of how to create and collaborate in Google Forms.
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