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Bonnie Murphy will join UNC Charlotte as interim vice chancellor for business services effective Jan. 4, 2022. In this role, she will oversee the overall administration and strategic leadership for campus food services (meal plans, retail dining, catering, concessions and convenience stores), bookstores and other campus retail operations, reprographic services, vending and ATMs, mail and […]

One topic on most people’s minds right now is the increasing price of gasoline. In one way or another, we’re all feeling the strain of those rising costs and are seeking relief. Whether you’re commuting around campus or traveling a short or long distance, we’ve compiled some common personal alternatives to using your gas-powered car […]

A member of UNC Charlotte’s Class of ‘22, Natalie Flinchum brings a fresh perspective to the Business Services marketing team. Learn more about her and how her experience as a student prepared her for her role as social media coordinator. What is the Business Services marketing team responsible for and how does your role fit […]

We asked, you answered. With summer coming into full swing, you submitted some of your favorite activities for warmer weather. Take a look through and be inspired to give one of these a try. “I am enthusiastically anticipating a three-week trip to Scotland with my daughter, Emily, that was originally planned for the summer of […]

From her first accounting course in high school, Carrie Smith was hooked. As university assistant budget director, Smith shares the different aspects of her role, her inspiration and her overwhelming love for Disney. How would you best describe your role as university assistant budget director, and what does your typical workday look like? My role […]

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte experienced a discharge of untreated wastewater on Jan. 27, 2022, measuring an estimated 12,000 gallons from its collection system components located near the intersection of Cameron Boulevard and University Road. The untreated wastewater was discharged into Toby Creek. The University has taken immediate action to stop the discharge […]

Tiffani Bowser has been the emergency training and exercise coordinator in the Office of Emergency Management since March 2019. Learn more about her and why she loves her job at the University. How would you best describe your role as an emergency training and exercise coordinator, and what does your typical workday look like? My […]

On Thursday, April 21, Business Affairs employees, who were nominated for Staff Employee of the Year award, were celebrated with an appreciation breakfast event, hosted by Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Richard Amon. “Congratulations to our 18 nominees for Staff Employee of the Year,” said Amon. “You all represent our division across the University in […]

Effective March 1, Richard Steele will assume the associate vice chancellor for facilities management position, after serving this role in an interim capacity since August 2021. Steele also served as the associate vice chancellor of business services from July 2019 through December 2021, splitting roles to serve both areas from August through December 2021. As […]

Damian Bess became director of Maintenance Operations in Facilities Management (FM) in July of 2021, and has since made a great impact both at UNC Charlotte and with his teammates. Learn more about what Maintenance Operations does for campus, and why he enjoys working in facilities. How would you describe the work Maintenance Operations (MO) […]