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University Policy 701, Emergency Management, has been revised, effective January 10, 2023. This Policy has been rewritten and retitled to accurately reflect the updated and rewritten Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Specifically, the revisions include:

University Policy 701, Emergency Management, has been revised, effective January 10, 2023. This Policy has been rewritten and retitled to accurately reflect the updated and rewritten Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Specifically, the revisions include:

 Meet Isaiah Young ’22, an environmental monitoring technician and a part of the wastewater testing team. Learn about his team’s work with COVID testing, the lessons from his job and what popular artist he jams out to in the lab. 

How long have you been at UNC Charlotte?

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in May 2022. I have been on staff ever since, so this is currently my sixth year at UNC Charlotte, five as a student and one as an employee. 

Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?

Krystion Obie Nelson ’05, M.A. ’11 is the director of student-athlete development for the Charlotte 49ers. Obie Nelson, who played for the 49ers women’s basketball team from 2002-06 and served as an assistant coach from 2007-10, has been an instructor, advisor, lecturer and interim director in the University’s American Studies program since 2012.

Krystion Obie Nelson ’05, M.A. ’11 is the director of student-athlete development for the Charlotte 49ers. Obie Nelson, who played for the 49ers women’s basketball team from 2002-06 and served as an assistant coach from 2007-10, has been an instructor, advisor, lecturer and interim director in the University’s American Studies program since 2012.

Sasha Sembur, a sophomore in the Honors College, is studying communication studies and political science with a minor in American studies. In her time on campus, she won the best resolution award in the North Carolina Student Legislature and created a nonpartisan news organization, which achieved first place through Ventureprise. Among her achievements, she brought a new campus initiative to life through the combined efforts of the Student Government Association and the Parking and Transportation Services Office.

Winter break is a great time to relax and recharge with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also a great time to contract one of many respiratory viruses. This year, influenza is proving to be especially virulent, and COVID continues to affect many. Additionally, hospitals in the U.S. and worldwide are seeing a surge in RSV cases, a virus that is usually milder in adults but can be deadly to babies and the elderly. 

As you gather for holiday celebrations and gatherings, consider these tips to keep yourself and others safe: 

Winter break is a great time to relax and recharge with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also a great time to contract one of many respiratory viruses. This year, influenza is proving to be especially virulent, and COVID continues to affect many. Additionally, hospitals in the U.S. and worldwide are seeing a surge in RSV cases, a virus that is usually milder in adults but can be deadly to babies and the elderly. 

As you gather for holiday celebrations and gatherings, consider these tips to keep yourself and others safe: 

Winter is coming, and with it comes the possibility of adverse weather. Be ready for any resulting changes in the University’s operating condition by taking a few minutes to review the information below.

Winter is coming, and with it comes the possibility of adverse weather. Be ready for any resulting changes in the University’s operating condition by taking a few minutes to review the information below.