Issue 27|November 4, 2021
A Message from the Vice Chancellor
 

Hi, Student Affairs Team! 
 
If you are like me, you are probably still trying to wrap your head around the fact that it is already November. We are well on our way toward the end of another semester—and although it started with a significant amount of uncertainty and trepidation due to the Delta variant, I am so relieved that the incidence of the virus in our community has remained low and allowed us to have a successful in-person experience with our students this semester. 
 
Fun facts: November is National Banana Pudding Lovers Month and National Historic Bridge Awareness Month. I will admit to being a bit more excited about celebrating the former than the latter. More importantly, though, I hope you'll join me in recognizing November as American Indian History Month (see “In the Know” for one event to celebrate) and National Career Development Month.  Tierney and his team have planned a number of terrific events to honor the month and support our students' career preparedness. Please help us promote these programs widely!
 
Finally, I note that November is also, appropriately enough, National Gratitude Month. As this semester winds down, I encourage you to take some time to reflect on what you are grateful for, both professionally and personally—and that you will honor and celebrate those people and things in your lives. I know I'm incredibly grateful for a strong, talented, and supportive Student Affairs team!
 
Here’s hoping your month is filled with things you are grateful for… and some banana pudding!

Best,
Amy

New Student & Family Programs

2022-2023 Parents Council Grant Award Applications are Live!

Consider applying for a 2022-2023 Parents Council Grant award. Applications are live Nov. 1 – Dec. 10, 2021. Each year UNC departments and student organization apply and pitch their ideas for programs and new initiatives that can enhance the Carolina student experience. This program is a longstanding tradition of the Carolina Parents Council, and since 1985 has allocated over $1.85 million to new and innovative ideas to meet the ever-growing needs of undergraduate students. Learn more about the program, timeline, eligibility requirements, and more at these resources:
Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Veterans Week at UNC

The Carolina Veterans Resource Center (CVRC) has created a week of campus events to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 8. From a Football game tailgate to a Veterans Day ceremony with the ROTC, the CVRC has collaborated with partners from across campus to engage our veterans and military affiliated students.


Carolina Housing
All About Sustainability

In the fall of 2019, Carolina Housing & the UNC Office of Waste Reduction & Recycling (OWRR) worked with Reborn Clothing to design a plastic bags recycling sleeve. The idea came about from a desire to avoid disposing of 100 old UNC Facilities Services work shirts. After OWRR staff developed the idea, Debbie Bousquet from Carolina Housing created the design. Reborn Clothing implemented the design successfully and the sleeves were delivered to OWRR. These sleeves are being shared with staff to encourage recycling of plastic bags. 
Student Affairs Development
Pantry Bowl to Benefit the Carolina Cupboard
November 19-26, 2021

Carolina and NC State will compete to see who can receive the most gifts to their campus food pantry in the Pantry Bowl! By uniting two passionate fan bases — the Wolfpack and the Tar Heels — we’re bringing awareness to the issue of food insecurity, an issue that affects as many as one in five people on a college campus. We’ll share the results on November 29, but no matter who has the higher total, we all win when it comes to supporting our communities. Stay up-to-date once the site goes live on Friday.
University Career Services

National Career Development Month
 
November is National Career Development Month (NCDM) and we are celebrating by offering virtual career workshops and virtual fairs. Check out the video of Chancellor Guskiewicz promoting NCDM and our services at UCS.
October 2021 Stats Breakdown
 
Total student appointments: 337
UNC-CH 2021 Mid-Semester Career & Internship (All Majors) Fair – October 27
Employers registered: 19
Students registered: 462
Student session sign-ups: 213
 
Fall 2021 Virtual NC Graduate & Professional School Fair (hosted by Davidson College, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington & Wake Forest University) – October 26
Employers registered: 120
Total Students registered: 192
UNC-CH Students registered: 71
Greetings from your Student Affairs Wellness Champions Committee! We are in the process of planning some healthy, fun events for the division, and we want your input! Please fill out this quick survey and let us know what you might enjoy participating in this year. Thanks!
Members:    
- Allison Reid   
- Charla Blumell
- Erin Carter
- Sarah Fitzgerald
- Dana Irons
- Lauren Mangili
- Wayne Oatis
- Annie Penrose
- Ali Ramirez
- Shay Seymour
  • The Well: Add some music to your lunch break tomorrow at noon with a free First Fridays concert featuring Charanga Carolina in the Hill Hall rotunda.

  • The Well: As part of the American Indian History Month series of events, join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society and the Raleigh Astronomy Club for skywatching at Raleigh’s Dix Park tomorrow at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and learn about Native American constellation stories under the stars.
  • UNC Athletics: Come cheer for the Carolina women’s basketball team during its season opener on Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. While employees can receive free tickets to all regular season women’s basketball games, for this game all you need to do is show your One Card for entry.

Carolina Housing & SAIT: Congratulations on winning Website of the Year for the 2021 ACUHO-I Marketing Awards! (ACUHO-I: Association of College & University Housing Officers - International). Shout out to the most amazing Dream Team: David, Haley and Courtney. Thank you to the New Website Committee: Rick, Steven, Christina (and Jess) for your invaluable input.
Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
12- 1 p.m.

This workshop provides the latest research findings regarding the importance of sleep and offers participants suggestions on how to improve their sleep according to priority and quality measures.


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