UNC National Association of Hispanic Journalists holds first meeting to build community
UNC’s chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists held its first meeting to get to know members and build the community.
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Word on the Street: UNC students adjusted for an unusual Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, some UNC students adjusted to the realities of having to spend a normally eventful break amid a pandemic. For some, COVID-19 has altered the plans of students living away from family and friends who were looking forward to the pause from school.
Faculty Athletics Committee discusses COVID-19 precautions, revenue loss
“Without fans in the stands, it could be very significant this year, anywhere from mid-20s to 50 million dollar hits, depending on whether we play, whether we get television revenue and what basketball revenue looks like," Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham said. "It’s too early to really tell what that number is."
UNC names Mike Piehler as new Chief Sustainability Officer
Mike Piehler, a coastal ecosystem ecologist and the director of the UNC Institute for the Environment, was appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer on Wednesday.
As N.C. moves into Phase 2.5, campus recreation looks to reopen
Director of Campus Recreation Bill Goa said on Thursday that students will hopefully be back in campus recreation facilities by the end of September under the state's lessened restrictions.
UNC students share the little things they miss about campus
While studying from home, many students unexpectedly miss many daily aspects of UNC campus life.
Residence Hall Association elects new community governors, plans for virtual semester
Despite the semester switching to remote courses and students moving out of UNC residence halls, elections for residence hall communities still went on. Members of the Residence Hall Association reflect on the elections and share plans for the upcoming semester.
‘Water under the bridge’: White House recommends for students to stay on campus
Top White House officials are now recommending students stay on campus to avoid community spread of COVID-19 in their hometowns — a recommendation that comes after UNC's move to remote learning and de-densification of on-campus housing.
Meet UNC's new Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson began her position as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on Aug. 3. Two weeks later, student life went remote.
Graduate workers call for redistribution of chancellor's six-figure salary
The Anti-Racist Graduate Workers Collective — a group campaigning for the financial equity of marginalized on-campus workers — is demanding Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz use his authority to redistribute financial support from high-paying employees to departments that need extra support due to the pandemic.
'We just clicked': Students find friendships on an online campus
With the shift to remote learning, UNC students have had to alter their approach to making friends.
UNC implements new program for employees to 'donate' leave
The University announced a new Shared Leave program by which employees can donate leave to other employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus Safety Commission addresses student concerns following switch to remote
The Campus Safety Commission met Wednesday for the first time since they began de-densification. Here's what they discussed.
UNC student's parking company received $500k in seed funding
Ritwick Pavan is a UNC student with seven years of entrepreneurial experience. And his latest project is on the rise.
Committee meeting reignites conversation about gender inequality at UNC
The Committee on the Status of Women met Tuesday via Zoom to outline goals for the fall semester.
'A way to make a difference:' UNC junior opens dialogue for environmental change in new book
“I was kind of scared going into it, because I thought — ‘I’m 19 years old,' at the time, 'How am I supposed to write a book right now?’" Reid said at the Student Spotlight. "But I thought that the worst that could happen is I start writing a book and I just don’t finish it.”
After three clusters and several Chapel Hill Police reports, eyes turn to Greek life
Concerns about Greek life have circulated since UNC’s leadership announced the full reopening plan in May. And now that UNC is shutting down its residence halls, all eyes are on students who remain in off-campus housing — especially those in Greek organizations. As UNC planned its Carolina Roadmap, Greek life organizations also had to assemble plans to comply with county and University COVID-19 rules. During discussions about off-campus community standards enforcement, University leaders said sorority and fraternity houses are privately owned, meaning the majority of enforcement falls to the CHPD. Police Chief Chris Blue said the volume of party-related complaints received by the Police Department in the past month has been on par with years past.
Student violations of COVID-19 ordinances will be reported to Student Affairs Office
Chapel Hill police are providing the UNC Student Affairs Office with enhanced daily reporting about student-related violations of state or local ordinances regarding COVID-19. The police department is providing this information so that the University can notify the students and parents of these violations and take administrative or disciplinary action as needed.
Faculty reflect on UNC’s reopening plan, discuss steps to rebuild trust
The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday. On the agenda: discussing what can be learned from UNC's reopening plans and what accountability the University should take.
UNC community reacts to suspension of Alert Carolina cluster notifications
Students, faculty and staff express concerns about the lack of Alert Carolina notifications on COVID-19 clusters going forward. Information about clusters now will be provided on the Carolina Together website and University social media.
