Issue 10 | January 21, 2021
A Message from the Vice Chancellor

Hi, Student Affairs team!

What a busy and monumental week we have had so far! On Monday, we celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; on Tuesday we held the first day of remote classes; and, of course, yesterday was the Presidential Inauguration.

I hope you saw Chancellor Guskiewicz’s message yesterday. He emphasized the University’s role to empower "the next generation of leaders to preserve our democracy.” He specifically referenced our strategic plan — Carolina Next: Innovations for Public Good — and its role in defining how we can promote these values in our students. I know many of us work tirelessly in our roles to support the fifth strategic initiative, which emphasizes our duty to Promote Democracy locally, nationally, and beyond. Thanks to all of you for your work in this area, and in your support of students as the semester gets underway!
 
Thanks for all you do!
Amy
University Career Services

Spring 2021 University Career Services Virtual Events Schedule – Workshops, Instagram Series, Employer Panels, Resume Book Events, Virtual Career and Information Fairs - you name it we got it this semester!
Office of the Vice Chancellor

If you missed the Town Hall on Friday, Jan 15, 2021, you may still view it using the info below:
Passcode: x0?MYz=i

Links and information shared in the chat during the Town Hall:
New Student & Family Programs

Spring 2021 Week of Welcome is happening through Friday, Jan. 29. All of our events are virtual and open to all students! Events can be found at Heel Life.
Six keys to a successful spring

To make this spring semester as successful and safe as possible, The Well compiled a list of key resources and opportunities both on and off campus, including COVID-19 testing, community standards, campus and mental health resources, teaching tools and ways to support local businesses. Continue reading.

Wellness Champions Survey
We look forward to sharing programs and tips to support student affairs staff in having a healthy 2021. What health and wellness topics or programs interest you? Let us know by taking this one-question survey.
  • The Well: Read an update on fan attendance at Carolina athletics events.
  • The Well: Parents, here are three things you should know about vaccines, straight from the experts at UNC Health.
  • The Digital Accessibility Office: Learn how to make your social media, websites and documents accessible to everyone in the Carolina community with classes and guidance from the Digital Accessibility Office.
  • The Well: If you missed the Faculty Council meeting on Jan. 15, get updates about the University’s budget, spring semester planning and more from The Well’s report.
Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.

40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Ceremony and Lecture
Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. | Free
Keynote speaker Patrisse Cullors (Co-Founder/Executive Director of #blacklivesmatter) at this year’s MLK Lecture and Awards Ceremony! MLK UNC Scholarships and Unsung Heroes Awards will also be presented.


Today, Jan. 21at 5:30 | Free
Student mental health in higher education is an increasing concern, but Carolina experts are leading the way with innovative resources to help. Join us for an inside view on how UNC-Chapel Hill is responding to student mental health needs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Allen O’Barr and Dean Blackburn, leading Carolina practitioners in mental well-being and counseling services, will share current challenges, what they’ve learned during this time and innovative approaches they hope to implement in the future.
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