UNC Hillel's annual Israel Day provides space for Jewish students to celebrate heritage
By Claire Harutunian | April 22Students gathered at UNC Hillel Friday for an array of activities, discussions and speakers on Israel Day.
Students gathered at UNC Hillel Friday for an array of activities, discussions and speakers on Israel Day.
The coalition, which was active from 2019 to 2021, was brought back by student leaders hoping to streamline mental health efforts on campus this year.
The teach-in was planned to discuss the actions of powerful hidden figures in North Carolina controlling education and advocating against their involvement. Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts spoke about his relationship with UNC Board of Governors member James Arthur “Art” Pope and potential anti-DEI legislation impacting UNC.
The University spends about $240,000 annually to provide toilet paper and paper towels to bathrooms on campus, but does not have a plan to centrally fund menstrual products.
The UNC Executive Branch is hosting a pickleball tournament Saturday to raise awareness for the Student Health Action Coalition, which provides free medical and dental clinics, STI testing and other programs on campus.
Peter Nisbet, the deputy director for curatorial affairs at the Ackland, said in an email that the museum’s monthly meeting included a spirited discussion about the potential acquisition of Tolokonnikova’s works, which are a part of her “Putin’s Ashes” collection. The results of the vote were three in favor, one abstaining and one against.
"SERVICE," which was commissioned in 2008 and unveiled in 2010, depicts 40 African American civic leaders including educators, activists and politicians gathered at a diner counter, with more individuals and scenes illustrated through the diner window.
Laura Saavedra Forero's campaign for student body president is founded on four pillars — radical love, community care, collective healing and accessibility.
The UNCMUNC is a four-day intensive period of debate, philanthropy and social events featuring more than 430 students from 35 colleges and universities across two countries and 17 states.
As students are searching for support on campus, some are turning to religious and faith-based organizations, including campus ministries and student-led groups.