Chancellor

Three quotes from Chancellor Dubois on the future of higher education

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UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois joined the leaders of four other Charlotte-area colleges to discuss the future of higher education on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

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. 

Chancellor Search Committee to hold listening sessions

The Chancellor Search Committee, chaired by trustee Mike Wilson ’93, will hold a number of listening sessions with University stakeholders to learn:What are the key issues, challenges or opportunities facing UNC Charlotte?What kinds of experiences, skills and attributes should the next chancellor have?What do you think should be the top priority of UNC Charlotte’s next chancellor?Details on the listening sessions are as follows:Alumni and Community SessionNoon, Tuesday, Oct. 22UNC Charlotte Center City, Room 601

Fall Festival brought staff members together for a fun-filled event

Creating community among campus employees is a goal for the Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival. This year’s event, held Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center brought together more than 650 employees for a luncheon, outdoor and indoor games, a cake walk and more.

Johnson Alumni Way honors dedicated donors Gene and Vickie Johnson

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Gene Johnson ’73 unveiled Johnson Alumni Way during Homecoming Saturday with the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band watching. It was only fitting that the band be there; it was a generous donation from Gene and his wife Vickie ’71 ’82 that made the Pride of Niner Nation possible.

Niner Nation Remembrance Commission survey online

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The Niner Nation Remembrance Commission is charged with leading a comprehensive process to determine how to best memorialize the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, the two students whose lives were tragically cut short on April 30; how to best remember the tragedy that occurred that day, a day that will forever be part of UNC Charlotte’s history; and what should be the future utilization of Kennedy Building, Room 236, the site of the shooting.

University response to plea agreement related to April 30

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Dear UNC Charlotte Community,Today, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office reached a plea agreement resulting in two life sentences for the individual responsible for the April 30 shooting on UNC Charlotte’s campus. While this news does not bring closure to the tragedy that occurred that day, it does bring a definite end to the criminal proceedings.

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. 

Anglers of all ages converged on campus

Nearly 100 people enjoyed a recent Saturday morning around Hechenbleikner Lake for the fourth Chancellor’s Fishing Derby.

Niner Nation Remembrance Commission to hold listening sessions

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The Niner Nation Remembrance Commission will be hosting two listening sessions for students, faculty and staff, as well as two listening sessions for alumni and community members.