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Toby Creek looks different now that trees have been removed along the stream corridor. The work underway is in connection with a stream restoration project being led by Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services. Stream restoration projects, such as this, will look different over the course of the project. In the beginning, vegetation must be removed […]

When you hear his name, you’re likely to immediately think of one of his fictional character namesakes — America’s favorite purple dinosaur or Sheriff Andy Griffith’s devoted deputy sheriff, but this “Barney” is a four-legged canine that recently became the newest member of the UNC Charlotte Police Department. Learn more about K-9 Officer Barney in […]

Every fall, the Giving Green campaign, fueled by generous UNC Charlotte employees, contributes to helping those in our community. The Giving Green in the Community as part of the Giving Green Campaign advances the effort to connect UNC Charlotte faculty and staff to the community through the giving of their time and talent to a […]

The Facilities Management Key and Lock Shop is conducting a key audit to survey and verify current keyholders of University-issued hard keys. The audit, which began Friday, Nov. 20, is being accomplished using two distinct methods. The first method is this form, sent via University email, to capture individual information from all faculty, staff and […]

In an extraordinary year, Business Affairs employees stepped up in extraordinary ways. Community engagement is an essential part of being a Niner, and through this year’s Giving Green, our employees made a differencevfor many during a time when it matters most. The Giving Green Campaign is an annual campus-wide initiative that fundraises for the UNC […]

Gina Ewart, benefits consultant, and Stephanie Lazzaro, human resources consultant, are both integral members of the Benefits Office in Human Resource. They are passionate about making sure UNC Charlotte employees make the most of their employee benefits options. How would you both describe your roles and responsibilities? Gina: I like to think of myself as […]

Because Monday, Sept. 7, was the start of online classes, the University was open and the Labor Day holiday was changed to a floating Labor Day holiday. Leave-earning employees who were employed prior to Sept. 7 were given a floating holiday to use in place of the University being closed that day. The floating Labor […]

As part of our commitment to keeping our campus safe, all UNC Charlotte employees must complete the Building Emergency Evacuation Training and Fire Safety and Prevention courses by Monday, Jan. 4, to meet North Carolina Fire Code regulations. These annual training sessions are facilitated by the University’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and […]

Katharina Findlater makes things happen behind the scenes in Business Affairs. When she’s not assisting with projects, scheduling and everything in between, she’s spending her free time with her husband, Nick, and daughter, Sophia. She’s also from Germany and a basketball fanatic. Get to know Katharina in the interview below. What is your job title? […]

As 2020 draws to a close, we asked our colleagues in Business Affairs to share at least one good thing that happened to them in 2020. This year was full of many challenges, but we can all find relief in sharing a bit of our own joy with others. From more time with family, new […]