Career plans upended because of COVID-19? We talked with UCS about what to do next
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of internships, job opportunities and many other projects.
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About to register for Gen Eds? Consider learning about puppets!
Creative writing professor Marianne Gingher had long hoped to teach a class about puppetry. Last year, she finally got her chance — and the class will be continued next semester.
UNC summer school will be online, College of Arts & Sciences to offer pass/fail option
Summer 2020 courses through UNC will be taught remotely in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a Thursday email from Provost Bob Blouin.
Campus Health allows students to receive telehealth services remotely
Students can still receive services from Campus Health and Counseling and Psychological Services in-person or virtually, via a new telehealth service.
Here's what you missed at the latest Campus Safety Commission meeting
The Campus Safety Commission met Wednesday via Zoom to discuss a variety of issues related to policing and COVID-19.
'I've heard all the stereotypes': Students, alumni respond to COVID-19-related racism
UNC alumni and students emphasized that racism toward Asians is not a new concept. These sentiments have always been present, they said, but now racists have an excuse to express themselves. Members of the UNC campus community have reported experiencing prejudice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China. Students and alumni referenced the use of the term, "the Chinese Virus," as well as fear of hate crimes and discrimination. Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz responded to "incidents of racism and xenophobic animosity" with a campus-wide email on March 25.
Here's how students are navigating the tricky world of group projects online
Students share their experiences with completing group work remotely from home due to campus closures from COVID-19. Academic coaches from UNC's Learning Center weigh in, offering advice on how to best work as a group away from campus.
Here's how Carolina Cupboard is feeding students amid the pandemic
Carolina Cupboard is continuing to provide resources for food-insecure students and faculty despite campus closures.
Thousands sign petition with demands regarding UNC System response to COVID-19
The petition, drafted by Kylah Guion, a 20-year-old political science student at N.C. A&T State University, lists demands to the UNC System regarding the suspension of in-person instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The petition has garnered over 22,000 signatures.
Academic Advising goes virtual: How to make an appointment
Campus is closed, and academic advising will be going online this semester. Here's what you need to know to prepare for upcoming registration periods.
Here's how loosened admission requirements affect UNC System applicants
The UNC System has a new SAT/ACT/GPA requirement for high school seniors applying to institutions. Here's how it could impact UNC-Chapel Hill and other UNC System schools.
'I kind of needed something to do': Picking up new hobbies during social distancing
Now that some Tar Heels have more time on their hands, UNC students are finding creative ways to stay busy in this period of remote learning. One student mentioned working on embroidery, while another started translating a collection of Spanish stories into English.
After first being terminated effective April 1, UNC RAs will be paid through April 30
Carolina Housing announced Monday that resident advisers will be paid through April 30, alleviating uncertainty about what campus residence hall closures would mean for student staff. This announcement came following a letter signed by hundreds of people urging Carolina Housing to pay their student staff during the time campus would be shut down. The decision is a reversal of previous guidance sent to student staff in a March 18 email which said their positions had been terminated, and suggested reaching out to the Financial Aid office for guidance on this "reduction in income."
'Roller coaster of emotions': How UNC students and faculty got stranded in Guatemala
For several days in mid-March, a group of UNC doctoral students and faculty were stranded in Guatemala due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's how they got back.
Animal Crossing allows students to fish, frolic and build community away from campus
Campus is shut down due to COVID-19, but that isn't stopping UNC students from socializing, enjoying the semester and feeling a sense of community. Here's how these students are using the game Animal Crossing to keep their friendships alive while practicing social distancing.
Despite pandemic, Carolina Center for Public Service says students can still volunteer
Here's how the Carolina Center for Public Service is supporting Buckley Public Service Scholars amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some students reflect on their experiences and how they hope to volunteer away from campus.
Meet the finalists for UNC's next Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
The University's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs search committee is considering three finalists for the position, which is currently held by interim leader Jonathan Sauls.
Here's how UNC's Writing and Learning Centers are helping students remotely
Each year about a quarter of the undergraduate population uses UNC's Writing and Learning Center services at least once. Now that classes are online, the centers are still offering remote services over Zoom and more.
Here's how UNC's political groups are staying active while campus is shut down
Various political organization leaders share their thoughts on how they continue to engage with members and make strides toward achieving club goals in spite of coronavirus pandemic.
Here's how COVID-19 changed life in the University and state over the course of a month
The University, city and state have seen dramatic changes over the past month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From classes going remote and campus shutting down to North Carolina residents being directed to stay at home, coronavirus and the related restrictions impact nearly every aspect of people's daily lives. From the first case in North Carolina to a statewide stay-at-home order and everything in between, here's how COVID-19 has impacted UNC, Chapel Hill and North Carolina so far.
