COVID-19 clusters confirmed in Ehringhaus Community and Granville Towers
Two clusters of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ehringhaus Community and Granville Towers, according to an email sent to Carolina Housing student staff Friday.
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UNC employees sue the University system over workplace safety
Gary Shipman, a Wilmington-based lawyer, is representing UNC System faculty and staff in the midst of preparing a class-action lawsuit to delay in-person classes. In a response to Shipman, NCDOL General Counsel Jill F. Cramer and Deputy Commissioner of Labor Kevin Beauregard acknowledged the concerns of faculty and staff members. However, they stated it is the responsibility of the UNC System to develop policies and plans that reduce the risk of exposure of contracting COVID-19 — not the department.
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.
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.
Orange County health director calls for UNC to go fully remote for at least five weeks
Orange County Health Department Director Quintana Stewart sent a letter to UNC officials on July 29 recommending the University limit on-campus housing and implement online-only instruction for the first five weeks of the semester as a minimum. The letter was released to the public Wednesday, sparking outrage among faculty and community leaders. Shutting down campus, however, "is not a realistic option," Stewart said.
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.
'We want everyone to be safe': Chapel Hill Town Council discusses UNC's reopening plan
At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community members asked questions about topics including COVID-19 testing, Greek life and disciplinary actions for those who violate the community standards.
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.
The stories that have defined UNC since 2018
From senior leadership switch-ups to the Silent Sam saga, UNC has had its fair share of campus controversies in the past few years. Here’s what you need to know.
N.C. Senate appoints Art Pope, conservative political figure and businessman, to UNC BOG
Art Pope — a well-known and formidable conservative figure within North Carolina politics — was appointed by the N.C. Senate Thursday evening to the UNC Board of Governors.
Here's how the coronavirus is impacting high school seniors
The cancellation of school and senior year events have nonetheless presented a challenging time for the high school graduating class of 2020.
How the women of Orange County stepped up to respond to WWI and the Spanish Flu
Women also formed various war circles, in which they made hospital gowns, garments for refugees, bed pads and various medical supplies. These circles were the accessible alternative to Red Cross Chapters for rural women of Orange County who lived in more isolated areas.
Memory of local community members honored through annual Interfaith Food Drive
After the shooting of three local university students in 2015, Shadi Sadi stepped up to honor their legacy of diligent dedication to the community through an annual Food Drive for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Misinformation and fake news: how to determine fact from fiction this election season
Deen Freelon is an associate professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media who specializes in political expressions through digitized media. Staff writer Taylor Heeden spoke with Freelon about how voters can determine what is true and what is not.
Silent Sam will not return to campus, UNC System leaders say
UNC System Board of Governors Chairperson Randy Ramsey said Silent Sam will be secured away from UNC's campus at a meeting Friday.
'What an incredible injustice': UNC criticized for handling of racist past
The subject of Tuesday's “Conversations on Equity” lecture on equity and race relations quickly turned to the complicated history of race relations at UNC. Many in attendance expressed their disappointment in the University and its failure to confront its troubled past. William Sturkey, an assistant history professor at UNC, was the featured speaker at the meeting. He specializes in the history of race in the American South and teaches courses about southern history and the Civil Rights Movement.
N.C. Gov. Cooper creates state task force after global coronavirus outbreak
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, there have been an increasing number of confirmed cases in the United States. Gov. Roy Cooper announces a task force in North Carolina to monitor the virus in an effort to keep North Carolinians safe.
Valentine's Day demonstration outside UNC coal plant calls for renewable energy use
“These two granddaughters and my other two granddaughters are going to have a horrible existence, much different than what I had,” he said. “That’s the reason I’m doing this.”
