Students, faculty, campus workers hold die-in to protest UNC's campus reopening
Campus workers, faculty, students and more hosted a die-in protest in front of the South Building, one of the latest efforts protesting campus' reopening this fall.
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Students, faculty advocate for a more equitable Roadmap — and a more equitable UNC
Gretchen Bellamy, the senior director for education, operations and initiatives and Sibby Anderson-Thompkins, interim chief diversity officer, wrote a letter to the Roadmap Implementation Taskforce calling for a seat at the table when making decisions about fall's reopening, advocating for more equitable plans.
University releases 15 sexual assault records following four-year lawsuit
Following a four-year lawsuit, the University released disciplinary records for individuals found responsible for rape, sexual assault or related acts of sexual misconduct. Here's what they show.
'Living on campus will be very different': Carolina Housing makes changes for fall
In less than 10 days, residential students will begin returning to campus. Carolina Housing has announced a new set of guidelines against the spread of COVID-19 — from mask-wearing to restrictions on visitations. Here's what you need to know about move-in and dorm-life this fall.
How a UNC Police tweet highlighted a gap between UNC leaders and its students
After a UNC Police tweet about police presence at on-campus move-in sparked outrage on social media, a series of email exchanges displayed the disconnect between student leaders and University officials.
'This road leads to a disaster': Faculty express reopening concerns in letters
UNC faculty have expressed concerns about the University's reopening, along with student leaders and campus workers. Through a public letter published in The Charlotte Observer and a letter from Chairperson of the Faculty Mimi Chapman, faculty have expressed their fears of returning to campus and of community spread of COVID-19. “We are willing to do our part,” Chapman wrote. “But at this point, I believe that our University and perhaps the entire UNC System is being asked to turn straw into gold.”
Campus workers delivered demands to University officials. Their deadline just passed.
Director of Housekeeping Services Herb Richmond received a petition from UNC housekeepers on July 22, which demanded a response within the next five business days. To date, campus workers have heard no response, said Penny Elliott, crew leader for UNC Housekeeping. The petition addresses concerns such as providing proper personal protective equipment, requiring health checks at work, extending administrative leave and requiring the University to be transparent about the private contractors hired to clean.
UNC student commission resolution: ‘All courses must be offered virtually'
The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity's resolution calls for full remote instruction and limitations on the number of students living on campus. The resolution came in response to the concerns students and Chapel Hill residents have expressed regarding UNC's reopening plans. “The only way we can make sure that everyone is safe, and everyone has access to an equitable education experience, is by offering all courses virtually and de-densifiying our dorms,” said Chairperson Lamar Richards.
Granville Towers delays move in for students with FDOC two weeks away
Residents of Granville Towers East were originally permitted to move in as early as Aug. 5. Now, with just two weeks until the first day of classes, they must change their plans after being informed that unfinished renovations have delayed their move-in date for at least three weeks.
UNC Board of Trustees votes to rename campus buildings, tables a "forgiveness" proposal
Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz presented the Board of Trustees with his recommendation to remove the names Wednesday after forming a committee to review the Commission on History, Race and A Way Forward's unanimous resolution recommending the removal of these four names from campus buildings earlier this month.
UNC will not require COVID-19 tests for students or faculty before they return to campus
Carolina Together states that testing everyone “could create a false sense of security,” and that the CDC does not recommend widespread, asymptomatic testing. Here's how UNC plans to test students for COVID-19 on campus.
Vice Chancellor Jonathan Pruitt leaving UNC to return to the UNC System
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Jonathan Pruitt is leaving UNC and returning to the UNC System as chief operating officer effective Aug. 1.
'She was all about absorbing life': Remembering UNC student Sally Sasz
Family and friends of Sally Sasz, a rising UNC senior who passed away at age 21, remember her for her many passions, her positivity and the way she absorbed life.
UNC System will not change tuition and fees, waives testing requirements for 2021
The Board of Governors voted Thursday at its July meeting that UNC System institutions will not change or refund tuition and student fees for the 2020-2021 academic year even if instruction goes remote. The Board also voted to waive testing requirements for the 2021 admissions cycle.
'Safe jobs save lives': University faculty and staff demand safer conditions for fall
With less than a month before classes are set to begin, UNC System workers have concerns and questions left unanswered. The North Carolina Public Service Workers Union (UE Local 150) and the American Association of University Professors held a town hall on Thursday to address these concerns and lay out demands for a safer return to campus. The town hall was followed by a “Day of Action” on Friday, where campus workers shared their demands through a march on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.
UNC alumni try to make the most of Chapel Hill parking through new startup
Ask any student who’s moved off campus, or any first-year who’s denied a parking space on campus: finding a long-term spot can feel like a treasure hunt. These three UNC graduates are scoping out unorthodox parking spaces in Chapel Hill and connecting renters to hosts through their newly launched startup, Float Parking.
'These are our lives on the line': Immunocompromised students consider fall return to UNC
According to the CDC, people of any age with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity or moderate-to-severe asthma, as well as people who are immunocompromised, may be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. For many UNC students with pre-existing medical conditions, the decision to return to the University in August is quickly turning into a matter of life and death.
Here are some iconic fall events incoming students may miss this year
With COVID-19 limiting crowd size and cutting the fall semester short, incoming students may miss some traditional cultural events in the first half of the year.
Campus Safety Commission discusses community standards and rising COVID-19 cases
With a little more than a month left before the fall semester is set to begin, critical questions about the return to on-campus operations remain. The Campus Safety Commission met Wednesday to discuss some of these concerns, including implementation of community standards, the current rate of COVID-19 cases and what could trigger potential “off-ramps” to send students home.
Looking for an off-campus job? Here are some local businesses to check out
Figuring out how to navigate college as a freshman is a daunting task, and if finding a job is on the agenda, the search can be difficult. Here are some off-campus jobs some UNC students have enjoyed.
