General News

Kathryn Horne, previously the director of university space management and utilization, has been appointed director of facilities planning. She joined UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management Department in 2015. In her new role, Horne will guide the development of the campus in accordance with UNC Charlotte’s current Master Plan. She will be responsible for developing and implementing […]

Will this year’s ninth annual 49ers for Life blood drive be the year to reach 1,000 pints collected? Previous drives have come close but never hit that mark. For 2018, organizers encourage students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to respond to the call for blood donors by rolling up a sleeve and donating between […]

UNC Charlotte’s Motor Fleet/Automotive team won the 2017 Green Fleet Award, placing 15th out of all applicants. The Green Fleet Award recognizes outstanding motor fleets across North America. An estimated 38,000 fleets are eligible each year. For award consideration, fleets must apply online. Applicants are, then, evaluated based on fleet composition, fuel and emissions, policy […]

The Zero Waste Program, a collaborative initiative between the Sustainability Office and Recycling, is expanding to include Halton Arena at three pilot basketball games. The first game was Jan. 11 and the remaining two games are Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. At each game, fans can connect with staff and volunteers at an informational booth […]

UNC Charlotte again is participating in RecycleMania, a competition designed to promoted waste reduction at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. This year’s contest is Feb. 4 through March 31; the University’s Sustainability and Recycling teams are facilitating UNC Charlotte’s participation. Throughout the competition, events will take place to help the campus […]

Members of the campus community can properly dispose of unwanted electronics (e-waste) and medications between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday, March 2, in Parking Lot 5A. This collection event is part of the University’s participation in the RecycleMania tournament, which ends March 31. All items collected will be included in final results submitted to […]

Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor for the Facilities Management Department, recently received the prestigious Frank B. Turner Award at the 37th annual State Construction Conference. The honor recognizes a state employee who has made an outstanding professional contribution to the built environment, as exemplified by the award’s namesake. It is presented by AIA North Carolina, […]

Greg Verret is now director of Treasury Services in the Division of Business Affairs. He had served as interim director since July 2017. As director, Verret oversees all finance and accounting operations and endowment management for the University’s affiliated entities, including the UNC Charlotte Foundation, the UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation, the UNC Charlotte Investment Fund, […]

The April construction report is now available from the Facilities Management Department. This report does not include all construction projects currently underway, but focuses on the projects of large impact or importance to the campus community. ​Construction projects can affect the campus by changing pedestrian, bike and vehicle routes and creating additional activity at or […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following employees during the May 3-4 New Employee Orientation session. Athletics Nicholas Arkyns, assistant director of athletic facilities and event operations John Patrick, assistant football strength coach Classroom Support Samantha Blaze, technology support technician Housekeeping Susan Clapton, building environmental technician Calvin Hough, floor maintenance technician Demarcus Williams, floor maintenance technician Housing […]