Issue 15| April 1, 2021
A Message from the Vice Chancellor

Hi, Student Affairs team!

If you're like me, sometimes you enjoy music to keep you company, particularly as we have been spending more time at home. I put together a playlist of some of the songs that have been on repeat at my house lately. I hope you'll give it a listen and find some tracks to add to your own playlist. What have you been listening to lately? Share it, and we will compile a Student Affairs staff soundtrack.
 
I hope you all enjoy your well-deserved day off tomorrow -- have a wonderful long weekend!
 
 
Thanks for all you do!
Amy
Carolina People
Meet Cassie

Cassie Thomas is an Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life where she has worked for three years. In her role she advises the Panhellenic and the Interfraternity Council Executive Boards and Chapter Presidents and assists in developing, implementing, assessing, and facilitating programs to enhance the fraternal experience.

 
Student Affairs Development

GiveUNC Success
Tuesday was GiveUNC, the 24-hour giving day when Tar Heel alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends to give back and support Carolina. This year, Carolina’s supporters once again outdid themselves as they have every year since GiveUNC was launched in 2018, with more than 8,626 donors contributing nearly $12 million. Student Affairs ranked 11th on the leaderboard with 265 donors contributing more than $32,000.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to help GiveUNC2021 to make it a day like no other! Watch a video message of thanks from Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz.
Inside Student Affairs
Special Guest Scott Peeler

Scott Peeler is a double Tar Heel and currently serves as the Parents Council Endowment Chair. He is also a Carolina Parent of a first year student. Tune in to learn why Scott is passionate about UNC.
LGBTQ Center
 
Nomination Period Extended to April 4
Do you know someone who advocates for LGBTQIA+ equity at Carolina? Please take some time to nominate Undergraduate Students, Graduate or Professional students, Postdocs, Faculty, and Staff who have: 
  • Advocated on behalf of LGBTQIA+ individuals or groups  
  • Conducted educational programming or research regarding LGBTQIA+ communities  
  • Helped to improve campus or community policies affecting LGBTIQ-identified persons 
  • Enhanced visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues 

More details about the award and nomination process are available at go.unc.edu/advocacyawards.
University Career Services

Events include Workshops, Instagram series, Peace Corps Virtual Events, and a Virtual Career Fair. Please share these opportunities with your students by posting in your newsletter, listserv, website, and social media. Questions? Contact Tessa Minnich at tessaminnich@unc.edu
 
SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair - Tuesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on CareerEco. Click here to register. 147 employers are registered and are recruiting for internships and full-time jobs. Click here to view the employers attending.
 
Career Peers meet with students during drop-in hours and hold appointments to help students with their job/internship application materials. You don’t need prior work experience! Apply on Handshake before Friday, April 2. Click here to apply.
Focus on Your Health During This Student Wellness Day
As we approach a long weekend and a Wellness Day on Monday for students, The Wellness Champions Committee wants to remind everyone of the importance of taking time to focus on your own health and wellness. In that spirit, we are sharing resources that we hope you find helpful in supporting your total wellbeing. Why don’t you make it a priority to take a few minutes for yourself on Monday and check out one of the ideas here?
  • Human Resources: Learn how to let go of the things that hold you back in a Human Resources course, streaming Wednesday, April 7, from noon-1 p.m.

  • Human Resources: Listen to the fun, lighthearted podcast Playing Well with Others produced by Human Resources. Episodes include the Neuroscience of Gratitude, The Human in Human Resources and Growing Your Career at Carolina.

  • Human Resources: Learn more about how employees can use paid work time to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Tierney Bates |UCS: Tierney was accepted as a member of the New Class of Aspiring Presidents AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. The six-month program is designed for individuals who aspire to presidencies at four-year public research universities and regional comprehensive institutions. 

Dawna Jones |ODOS: Dawna is the recipient of the 2021 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award for leadership of the Carolina Black Caucus, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP and specifically the NAACP community transformation and civic engagement internship and work study program. The Robert E. Bryan Award recognizes individual students, faculty, staff and organizations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for extraordinary public service and engagement.

University Career Services: The National Association of Colleges and Employers Honors and Awards Committee selected UCS as winner of the 2021 NACE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Award - College. The award acknowledges excellence in best practices in nurturing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.

Spring Holiday & Wellness Day
  • The University is closed tomorrow, April 2, for the spring holiday, and Monday is a student Wellness Day.
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