Issue 4 | October 1, 2020 |
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A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Hi, Student Affairs Team!
It was wonderful seeing so many of you — around 150, I believe — at last week’s Student Affairs Town Hall. I am glad we could take some time with Dr. Shuford to discuss our newly approved mission, vision, and values, which you can find on our website. We also discussed our new Student Affairs priorities and how they tie to our vision for Student Affairs as we look at the next year and beyond.
The strategic planning process is far from over! Next steps include how we can translate our strategic priorities into working goals and objectives at the department level.
Another item we discussed at the Town Hall was our input to the University Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a report they are compiling of recommendations to identify and eliminate structural racism and promote equity on campus. In our response to them we identified three core areas to address across campus and within Student Affairs:
- Conduct an internal review of policies, procedures, and practices that differentially impact our students and colleagues of color.
- Build capacity for non-minority faculty and staff to provide direct support for underrepresented populations and assist our colleagues of color.
- Develop a recruitment strategy for hiring diverse staff.
We continue to develop new ideas and programs to address diversity and inclusion within Student Affairs, and we will keep you posted on our progress.
If you were not able to attend last week’s Town Hall, I encourage you to find time to watch the recording. See the link below for access.
Until next time, take care and take some time to enjoy our emerging fall weather!
-Amy
View last week’s Town Hall:
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This year, getting your flu vaccination is even more important. It is likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread simultaneously this Fall and Winter. UNC Chapel Hill community members can receive a flu vaccination with Campus Health:
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Student Stores Pharmacy - will offer no-appointment flu shots for students, faculty and staff Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.- 5p.m. and Sat. 11a.m. - 3p.m. Located on the 3rd floor of UNC Student Stores.
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Campus Health - will offer no-appointment flu shots for students, faculty and staff Mon.-Fri. 1- 5p.m. This clinic will be outside at the Loading Dock area of Campus Health (between the Football Stadium and UNC Hospitals).
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Campus Walk-In Clinics - available at various locations across campus with no advance registration required.
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Thursday, Oct. 1 – Tent at Genetic Medicine Building
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Thursday, Oct. 8 – Breezeway at Genome Sciences Building
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Thursday, Oct. 15 – Tent at Polk Place
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Friday, Oct. 16 – Tent at Genetic Medicine Building
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Friday, Oct. 23 – Giles Horney Building
Most insurance plans offer flu vaccinations with no co-pay. Bring your health plan card and your UNC One Card ID to the clinic. Those without insurance can also get a flu vaccination by paying $40.
Covid Testing for Students
Campus Health is offering free COVID saliva tests to UNC students who don't have symptoms and haven't been exposed to the virus M-TH 11a.m.-5p.m. and Fridays 11a.m.-4p.m. No appointment needed and free at the Carolina Union, enter at The Gift Plaza doors. More info
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University Career Services |
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Interested in Learning about Current Trends in Career Advising and Employer Relations?
If so, attend FREE C3 Virtual Fall Conference: Current Trends on October 15!
Here is a list of upcoming webinars/workshops we are hosting:
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Campus Y Hosts Artist in Residence in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month
Taína Asili’s workshops will touch on Carolina Excellence competencies like creativity, communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, intercultural competence, and more. Please share with units, clubs, and/or students who may be interested. Thanks!
From 9/29-10/1, the UNC Campus Y will host New York-based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker and activist Taína Asili for an online artist residency. Lauded by Rolling Stone and the Huffington Post, Asili’s work has been inspired by social movements against white supremacy, mass incarceration, and police violence. Asili’s workshop topics will include songwriting for social change, film and social justice movements, and more. Join Asili and the Campus Y for three days of personal, inspiring conversations: https://campusy.unc.edu/tainaaslili/.
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Seeking UNC students for the 4th annual Bell Leadership Symposium
Saturday, October 24 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Leadership Week is a week-long series of workshops, consultation sessions and events open to all UNC undergraduate and graduate students and is hosted by the UNC Office of Student Life & Leadership and the Kenan-Flagler Smith Leadership Institute. Leadership Week 2020 is centered on the theme, "Leadership in a Digital Age." The week is capped with the Bell Student Leadership Symposium, a half-day event for students to engage with professionals and UNC alum in various workshops on Saturday, Oct. 24. Registration for the 2020 Bell Leadership Symposium is available on Heel Life.
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Rams Head Recreation Center Reopening for Students
After working closely with the University to reopen our indoor recreation facilities as soon and as safe as possible, we are happy to announce Rams Head Recreation Center reopened for students on Monday, September 28. Our plan is to reopen the rest of our indoor facilities in stages. We will update this page with more information as it is available. Please trust that we will do our best to reopen in as safe and secure a way possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the Chapel Hill community. Facility guidelines, reservations, and hours are subject to change at any time. Check this page frequently or follow us on social media @unccampusrec for updates. |
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Carolina People: Meet Sarah Levine |
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Sarah is the Student Activities Program Coordinator in the Student Life & Leadership office. This summer, she celebrated her second anniversary at UNC.
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Make weekly resolutions to support your mental health
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We all have daily rituals for health (tooth brushing, food, etc) so consider how to make one for mental health (mindfulness, journaling, connection with nature, etc). It helps to be specific. Think about when, where, and what you'll do. Consistency is much more important than quantity. Take one week at a time. Start fresh every Monday. Don't worry if you had the best week ever or completely forgot last week. Every week is a new beginning. You can block times in your calendar when you plan to practice your mental health routine. It's basically like booking a coffee date with yourself. Take a moment now to make a simple plan for the rest of the week.
Follow @healthyheels for more tips.
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From The Well: Drive-through COVID-19 testing is available Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for employees who are not exhibiting symptoms of the virus.
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From UNC HR: Get a flu vaccine for U & UNC and count it at http://go.unc.edu/flushot
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From The Well: The Black fantastic: Afrofuturism offers an alternative lens for looking at the world and finding hope.
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From The Well: Tune in at 4 p.m. to discover actions you can take to fight racism at a discussion sponsored by Honors Carolina. Frank Baumgartner, Richard J. Richardson Distinguished Professor of Political Science, will lead the discussion.
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From The Well: Check the CV19 Faculty Support Hub for key resources and links for well-being, equity and teaching.
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Town Hall Edition
Campus Health: Thankful for the Campus Health Employee Flu Clinics!
Campus Rec: Campus Recreation continues to provide an abundance of inclusive and accessible virtual programs and services every day to meet the well-being needs of our students.
LGBTQ Center: I would like to thank Mx Mariel Eaves and Dr. April Callis for their work to provide engaging community building and support opportunities for LGBIQA+ individuals through the programs of the LGBTQ Center.
Submit your SA Kudos here to be published. |
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Transportation Equity, the Disabled, and Health Disparities
October 27, 2020
2-3 p.m.
This is the second academic year of funding for this seminar. Our previous year goals will carry forward this year with some additions and improvements. We still aim to become acquainted with researchers and students who are involved in or interested in health disparities; to understand how to build and refine the Program in Health Disparities Research at the Sheps Center based on interaction with seminar attendees and their identified needs; and to provide a space for researchers and students to present (and solicit feedback) on past and current research to a group of peers.
The general theme of this academic year’s seminar is on the impact structures have on health disparities.
Please register for the seminar here.
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