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UNC System workers march across campus towards South Building on Friday, July 17, 2020 to protest the university’s approach to reopening.

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Campus workers delivered demands to University officials. Their deadline just passed.

By Chiara Evans | Aug. 3, 2020

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.

A Carolina Housing Residence Hall on Saturday, May 16, 2020 after nearly all of the residents had moved out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Here's what you need to know about UNC's isolation and quarantine dorms

By Chiara Evans | Jul. 17, 2020

As students plan to return to campus in the fall, Carolina Housing plans to use Craige North and Parker Residence Halls to house residential students in the likelihood they need isolation or to be quarantined due to the coronavirus. Here's what you need to know.

A summer facilities worker walks to the edge of Wilson Library while wearing a mask as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

Angelina Katsanis

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'On the front lines': UNC facilities workers consider costs of fall return to campus

By Isabella Sherk and Chiara Evans | Jun. 28, 2020

As the start of the fall semester approaches, questions from housekeeping and facilities workers about the practicality and implementation of safety guidelines for on-campus operations remain. Part of the community standards for sanitizing these public spaces involve housekeeping staff disinfecting “high-touch surfaces,” like restrooms and elevator buttons, four times every day, and cleaning all classroom surfaces nightly. "For them to do the cleaning the way they want it done in every building, it’s not possible,” said one housekeeping crew leader.

The Undergraduate Student Senate’s resolution for the renaming of campus buildings was presented at the meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

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Undergraduate Senate urges BOT to involve UNC community in renaming process

By Chiara Evans | Jun. 26, 2020

The Undergraduate Senate passed a concurrent resolution at its full meeting Wednesday night, calling on the Board of Trustees to take action in renaming buildings on campus following the decision to lift the 16-year freeze.

Students at UNC's School of Law will provide free legal services over spring break with its pro bono program.

Noah Dolgoff

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UNC School of Law to offer free legal services to N.C. nonprofits impacted by COVID-19

By Chiara Evans | Jun. 3, 2020

A group of UNC law students is providing free legal services to charitable nonprofit organizations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The services will address legal questions around CARES Act loans and loan forgiveness, real estate issues and employment law.

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UNC faculty member selected for prestigious O. Max Gardner Award

By Chiara Evans | May. 28, 2020

Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, chairperson of UNC Department of Psychiatry and director of the UNC Center for Women Mood Disorders, was named the 2020 recipient of the O. Max Gardner Award. The award recognizes a faculty member who, during the academic year, has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race.

A student puts on a mask before leaving his house on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Angelina Katsanis

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UNC community considers implementation of face masks in fall

By Chiara Evans | May. 21, 2020

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday the initial logistics of returning to campus for the upcoming fall semester. As a part of Carolina’s Roadmap for Fall 2020, the University is planning to adopt new safety standards to reduce risk of transmission, which include asking community members to wear face coverings.

Spencer Herlong, Angelina Katsanis

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Here's what you need to know about the FDA-approved COVID-19 drug being tested at UNC

By Chiara Evans | May. 13, 2020

An anti-viral drug developed in partnership with UNC researchers was recently approved by the FDA for emergency use authorization in COVID-19 patients. Clinical trials results from April indicate that the treatment has the potential to shorten patients' recovery time.

Feed the Fight delivers Merritt's on Saturday, April 4, 2020 to health care workers. Photo courtesy of Liddy Stewart.

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UNC graduate sisters fundraise, team with local restaurants to feed health care workers

By Chiara Evans | Apr. 6, 2020

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.

Buckley Service Scholars do outreach at UNC, prior to the campus shutdown. Photo by Angela Chin, courtesy University communications.

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Despite pandemic, Carolina Center for Public Service says students can still volunteer

By Chiara Evans | Mar. 30, 2020

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.

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Campus workers delivered demands to University officials. Their deadline just passed.

Here's what you need to know about UNC's isolation and quarantine dorms

'On the front lines': UNC facilities workers consider costs of fall return to campus

Undergraduate Senate urges BOT to involve UNC community in renaming process

UNC School of Law to offer free legal services to N.C. nonprofits impacted by COVID-19

UNC faculty member selected for prestigious O. Max Gardner Award

UNC community considers implementation of face masks in fall

Here's what you need to know about the FDA-approved COVID-19 drug being tested at UNC

UNC graduate sisters fundraise, team with local restaurants to feed health care workers

Despite pandemic, Carolina Center for Public Service says students can still volunteer

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