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New Student Orientation to be held online due to novel coronavirus pandemic
New Student & Family Orientation, a staple of the incoming student experience, is going virtual in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Planning is underway, but here's what you need to know about remote orientation so far.
This UNC fraternity donated over $17,000 in dues to local hunger relief efforts
UNC fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chapter, used its leftover dues to help feed hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the students and volunteers making face shields to donate during COVID-19
Nearly 40,000 face shields are aiming to be made in the coming weeks.
UNC Campus Recreation offers online fitness classes for the campus community
COVID-19 has closed campus down, but UNC Campus Recreation is continuing its fitness classes virtually. Live fitness classes are offered every day on the Campus Recreation’s Facebook page. People without a Facebook account can still view the page and participate in the classes.
'We’ve taken it in stride': Club sports teams adapt as COVID-19 cancels their seasons
While they're disappointed that their seasons have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, athletes from UNC's club sports teams are finding ways to stay connected and in shape.
'It’s really fitting': Seniors dedicate week of kindness to memory of Wynn Burrus
The Morehead-Cain senior class designated the week of March 23 as Morehead-Cain Senior Week of Compassion in the memory of Wynn Burrus, a student who died last semester.
On-campus robberies follow COVID-19-related closures
A series of breaking and entering cases have been reported at Ram Village residence halls since March 21. UNC Police informed the campus community of the on-campus burglaries and ongoing investigation Monday afternoon.
Students are fostering and adopting pets during social distancing
Social distancing can be a little lonely. These UNC students are fostering animals to boost their quarantine morale.
Meet the UNC law professor who went viral for bringing a doll to his empty lecture
From learning how to teach remotely to updating curricula to fit a new online structure, the cancellation of in-person instruction brings its own set of challenges for everyone. UNC law professor John Orth's method for continuing lectures garnered extra attention — and even went viral on Twitter.
'Re-establish what we had': UNC religious groups connect with students despite COVID-19
Passover, Ramadan and Easter are coming up, but these major religious events will not be observed in the traditional way due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Here's how UNC's religious groups are staying connected during this unprecedented time.
UNC's dentistry school rolls out virtual care amid stay-at-home order
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry will be offering virtual dentistry services to patients and oral health providers across the state, hoping to help North Carolinians maintain their oral health during a statewide stay-at-home order.
'An immersive experience': Professor uses virtual reality to replicate the classroom
Steven King, professor in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, has created a virtual reality experience for his students this semester. Current students share their experience with the course and how it compares to other classes they are taking remotely due to campus closures.
As online exams approach, UNC community members offer advice, recognize compromise need
“I want to encourage students to be kind to themselves — to acknowledge that they’re under tremendous pressure. Perfection is something that is not possible to achieve in circumstances like this.”
UNC Health receives PPE donations from the community as COVID-19 strains hospitals
Since UNC Health and WakeMed called for medical supplies across the Triangle, they've received over one million donations from different organizations both on and off campus.
UNC graduate sisters fundraise, team with local restaurants to feed health care workers
Liddy Stewart and Phoebe Murray, two sisters and UNC grads, have teamed up to support local restaurants and healthcare workers by bringing fresh-cooked meals to UNC Hospitals.
UNC Police investigating on-campus burglaries at Rams Village
UNC Police is investigating a series of on-campus burglaries to Rams Village 5 and Rams Village 2 residence halls, according to an Alert Carolina email sent Monday.
'In the language of students': Online hub connects students to resources during COVID-19
Last week, UNC launched an online "CV19 Student Care Hub" where students can find academic, financial and wellness resources to help with the University's sudden switch to online learning and other disruptions caused by the spread of coronavirus.
Reduced hours and online operation: A new reality for UNC work-study students
Between hours being cut back, transitioning to online and jobs just plain stopping, UNC work-study students are navigating new challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nursing school waives tuition and fees for course to help nurses respond to COVID-19
The UNC School of Nursing has waived tuition and fees for an accelerated online refresher program that will allow former nurses to return to the field to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
