Business Affairs

Richardson needs shared leave

Sara Richardson from the College of Health and Human Services needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 4.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

Gover needs shared leave

Jessica Gover, Student Health, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 4.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

Sidewalk closures scheduled

Sidewalks near the Garinger Building will be closed through Sunday, Nov. 10, for repairs to the underground roof drainage piping system.All building entrances will be open but expect construction equipment, personnel and noise.

Applications accepted for leadership development programs

No matter what the stage of their careers, all managers can benefit from enhancing and building their leadership skills. UNC Charlotte’s Learning and Organizational Development Office offers two flagship programs for that purpose. 

CATS light rail to close temporarily Oct. 19-20

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily close the light rail for essential annual system maintenance Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20.For the UNC Charlotte Main Station, service will cease after the last drop off at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and is expected to resume at 5:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21.Bus bridge

Reminder: 2019 Chancellor’s Reception scheduled

The Chancellor’s Reception, an annual staff recognition event, will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Popp Martin Student Union Multipurpose Room. Hosted by Chancellor Philip L. Dubois, this event provides employees an opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues. Light refreshments will be served; raffle tickets will be distributed at the door giving attendees the chance to win Niner prizes. 

University welcomes new employees

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Oct. 1 New Employee Orientation session:Academic AffairsGreta Steber, instructional designer AthleticsLeah Cunningham, administrative support associate Atkins LibraryKristen Banaszak, university library technician Belk College of BusinessMelody Steigerwalt, admin support associate Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Paula Keeton, director

Sustainability Week to include film screening, campus cleanup and more

UNC Charlotte’s 2019 Campus Sustainability Week is Monday through Friday, Oct. 14-18. This annual observance engages the University community in sustainable practices on campus.Get Outside, It’s Movie Night: “An American Ascent”

Materials Management to hold 2019 Vendor Showcase

The 2019 Vendor Showcase is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 7, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room. Open to faculty and staff members, this year’s showcase will feature numerous campus vendors who will demonstrate and discuss their various products and services. Attendees can learn more about the products and services they already use, as well as others they may want to explore.

Temporary closure scheduled along Mary Alexander Road

Mary Alexander Road will be closed to through traffic south of CAB Lane and north of the pedestrian stairs beside Hickory Hall from Friday, Oct. 4, to Tuesday, Oct. 8. This closure is related to construction of the new science building.Barricades will be built to restrict traffic, and the sidewalk will be closed between the barricades.