May 4

On April 29, 2026, the Board of Trustees approved revisions to University Policy 102.13, Tenure Policies, Regulations, and Procedures. These revisions align the Policy with Chapter VI (and specifically Section 604) of The Code of the University of North Carolina and UNC System Regulation 101.3.1.2[R], Regulation on Non-Reappointment, Denial of Tenure, and Denial of Promotion Under Section 604 of The Code. 

Ready to hit the reset button? Join the Human Resources Employee Engagement and Retention Team for a morning dedicated entirely to your well-being. This isn’t just another meeting – it’s an immersive experience designed to give you the mental clarity and physical energy you deserve. You’ll walk away with a personalized toolkit of simple, daily habits to help you thrive, both at work and at home. More info.

Thanks to all of you who participated in CAFS programming during the 2025-2026 academic year. We hope you found it to be valuable. Please look out for notices from CAFS about opportunities to come together and write during the summer break. 
We look forward to resuming professional development and wellness programming in fall 2026. With this in mind, we would like for you to let us know what programming you would like to see offered by CAFS in AY2026-2027. Please fill out this anonymous form with your ideas around faculty professional development and wellness programming.

New Exhibit Explores Charlotte’s Legacy as a “Hornet’s Nest”

Celebrate America 250 at the J. Murrey Atkins Library with a new exhibit exploring Charlotte’s reputation as a “hornet’s nest of rebellion.” While legendary British General Cornwallis is credited with coining the term during his 1780 retreat, the exhibit uses rare books and archives to trace the phrase from its 19th-century origins to its role as a modern symbol of local pride and activism. Discover how a Revolutionary War skirmish created an “indelible mark” on the identity of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Title: Charlotte, A Hornet’s Nest of Rebellion: An Enduring Legacy from the Revolutionary War to Today

Location: Atkins Library Atrium

Dates: March 30 – July 6, 2026

Effective May 18, Atkins Library will be Cashless

The Information & Research Desk will no longer accept cash. Please use a credit/debit card, e-wallet (Apple/Google Pay), or our online payment portal for all transactions.

Atkins Library to Close Next Week

Atkins Library will be closed from Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17, for ongoing electrical work related to the tower renovation.

Virtual Support via Chat and Email 

• Monday, May 11 – Friday, May 15, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• You can also set up a virtual appointment with subject librarians 
• Ask Atkins 

Interlibrary Loan

• Physical Items can be picked up through Sunday, May 10. We will not be able to process physical items until the library reopens on May 18.
• Electronic items can be requested during the library closure and will be processed once they become available from our library partners.

Item Retrieval

• Item retrieval for books at Atkins will be paused from May 9 to May 19. The last day to pick up items that have already been retrieved for you will be Sunday, May 10. 

Checked out Materials 

• For any library materials on loan that are due on closed days, the due dates will be changed to Tuesday, May 19. 
• If you have checked out books, you can use book drops to return them while the library is closed. 

Special Collections

• Reference services via email only (spec-coll@charlotte.edu) 
• No research appointments during closure
• Rush orders for reproduction requests must be placed by April 27 for delivery prior to May 11. 

Area 49

• Virtual Support via email (atkinsarea49@charlotte.edu) or through virtual appointments.
• The last day to submit a print request will be April 29.
• The last day to check out Area 49 technology will be May 10, with a return date of May 18.