Faculty and Staff News
Webinar to focus on healthful hobbies
The webinar “Hobbies for Mental and Physical Health” can be viewed at noon, Thursday, March 16. Benefits of pursuing hobbies and why pastimes count are among the topics that will be discussed.
Register online at the HR learning and development website. After logging in, click on the workshops tab and scroll to the lunch and learn section.
Annual Undergraduate Research Conference scheduled for April 21
Registration is now open for UNC Charlotte’s Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), a University-wide showcase of undergraduate research projects.
Sponsored by Academic Affairs, Atkins Library, the Charlotte Research Institute, Honors College, and Levine Scholars Program, the conference will be Friday, April 21, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Colleges and departments across the University also provide conference support. This event will be open to the campus community and to invited guests.
Lee College’s Daniels to talk how University advancing coal ash management
John Daniels, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and chair of the National Ash Management Advisory Board, will present “How UNC Charlotte is Advancing the Research, Practice and Policy of Coal Ash Management” at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, in EPIC, G256.
Human Resources launches new SHRA performance management program
The Office of Human Resources (HR) has launched a new SHRA performance management program, NinerTalent STAKES – Succeeding through Teamwork, Active Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Engagement and Support.
Try the Belk Gym for free
Faculty and staff members can try out the fitness and recreation areas in Belk Gym for free Monday, March 6, through Sunday, March 12.
To take advantage of this offer, employees should bring their UNC Charlotte IDs for presentation at the check-in location.
The Belk Gym features a fitness center, cycling and group fitness studios, basketball and racquetball courts, a swimming pool and locker rooms.
Click here for information on memberships.
Light rail, Raleigh meetings, the UNC BOG are topics of the latest Chancellor’s Fast Five update
The Chancellor’s Fast Five provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.
Parking Lot 25A to close temporarily
Parking Lot 25A will be closed from 6 a.m., Saturday, March 4, through 8 p.m., Friday, March 10, to install a water line and repave a portion of the lot.
Expect construction equipment and personnel in the area. Pedestrians and vehicular traffic should exercise caution when approaching construction zones.
25 individuals nominated for Employee of the Year
Twenty-five nominations were submitted to Human Resources this year for the annual Employee of the Year Award; individuals were nominated in the categories of devotion to duty, human relations, innovation, community/public service and safety and heroism.
Nominees are:
Tickets on sale for 2017 Staff Recognition Luncheon
Tickets are on sale through Friday, March 17, for the 2017 Staff Recognition Luncheon scheduled for noon, Wednesday, March 22, in the Student Union Multipurpose Room.
The Staff Recognition Luncheon is held annually to recognize staff members who are celebrating service anniversary milestones and to present the Staff Employee(s) of the Year Award.
University earns third Tree Campus USA designation
UNC Charlotte was honored with 2016 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. There are 296 campuses across the United States with this recognition.