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Corpening sworn in as Staff Council chair

ITS staff member Celeste Corpening is chair of the UNC Charlotte Staff Council for the 2018-19 academic year. Tina Dadio from the Office of Legal Affairs recently administered the oath of office at the council’s annual summer retreat.

Corpening is nearing 20 years of service to the University. In her ITS role, she supports the imaging system through project management, technical support, eForm design, web design and technical documentation.

Conference center and hotel would benefit the University and Charlotte

For nearly 30 years, UNC Charlotte leaders have envisioned opening a conference center and hotel on the University campus. UNC Charlotte’s exponential growth, coupled with light rail’s arrival and a burgeoning University City, marks now as the time to realize that vision.

New policy covers drone usage on campus

On Monday, June 11, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois approved the new University Policy 717, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, on campus has increased significantly during the last few years. Use of such equipment presents great opportunities for the University but presents some risks that must be addressed as well.

Nominations accepted for Staff Council

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council is accepting nominations for the positions of chair, vice chair, communications officer and even-numbered area representatives and alternates. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 15.

Campus community says ‘Bon Voyage’ to Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band

On May 31, 137 members of the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band departed from campus to begin a journey to Normandy, France, where they will be the first university band from North Carolina to represent the United States at an annual commemoration of the D-Day invasion.

Alumni and friends extend Bonnie Cone’s legacy through gifts

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of UNC Charlotte gathered at the Charlotte Country Club for the annual Bonne E. Cone Society Luncheon on Wednesday, May 30.

Rose receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine, named athletics director emerita

Judy Rose, special assistant to the chancellor for intercollegiate athletics, recently received high honors from the University and the state of North Carolina. 

Rose, who retires effective June 30, 2018, was named athletics director emerita by Chancellor Philip Dubois and received the state’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine. In April, she earned a UNC Charlotte Honorary Alumna Award.

Dubois noted Rose’s well-documented success story in leading the 49ers Athletics Department during the past 28 years.

Read the latest Chancellor’s Fast Five update

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The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.

More than 4,500 degrees awarded at Commencement

UNC Charlotte conferred degrees upon 4,565 candidates in three ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 11-12. Retired superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Ann Clark received an honorary Doctor of Public Service at the 10 a.m., Saturday, event; read about other inspirational graduation moments that were captured during Commencement.

University highlights economic mobility research

On Monday, April 30, UNC Charlotte and its nonprofit partners presented the inaugural Charlotte Opportunity Showcase that featured presentations, performances and exhibits by individuals and groups addressing the key factors and recommendations in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force’s “Leading on Opportunity” report.