Facilities Management

UNC Charlotte, in partnership with the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD), will conduct a small-scale drill on Friday, Nov. 15, at North Deck. The drill will begin around 1 p.m. and will continue for approximately four hours.The drill will be an initial testing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) developed between the University and CFD on how to respond to on-campus fire emergencies. The drill will allow CFD to test important fire-suppression equipment and capabilities on campus to ensure they are in good working order.

UNC Charlotte has been recognized for its sustainability efforts for the third time by the Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges.” This guide helps prospective students understand colleges and universities’ environmental responsibility. 

Scot Slaughter, Building and Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 12.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. 

On Friday, Oct. 25, there will be lane closures on Craver Road near the Popp Martin Student Union and Phillips Road near Hayes Stadium to repair asphalt.Expect flaggers to assist with traffic diversion and paving equipment and personnel at these sites.

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.

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”

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.

UNC Charlotte, University City Partners, Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are conducting a University Area Thoroughfares Study in order to improve access and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles that may enter and exit UNC Charlotte’s main campus. The study is in the initial public involvement phase that includes a survey, in which all University stakeholders (faculty, staff, students and visitors) are encouraged to participate.

UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management (FM) Department recently became the first in the UNC System to offer an apprenticeship program for trade careers.

Sidewalks at the northeast corner of the intersection of Cameron Boulevard and Craver Road will be closed from Tuesday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Aug. 30, to install new sidewalks as part of the University Recreation Center project.Detour signs will be posted to direct pedestrians to the west side of Cameron Boulevard between the Union Deck and Craver Road.