Sculptor and artist Sawyer Rose has brought a series of works titled “The Carrying Stones Project” to UNC's campus this fall. They will be on display in Davis Library until Nov. 14. Her work aims to spark meaningful conversations about women’s work inequity in viewers.
“At UNC I could be both an instructor, and could be both a student because I get to audit courses during the year and could be a resident student living here,” Vo said. “I think those three roles give me a wonderful opportunity to explore, to learn and to grow.”
MCHP was started by CAPS after recognizing the need for a culturally responsive mental health service for students of color.
LaSaundra Booth, a lecturer of music education at UNC, began playing the cello in the fourth grade and fell in love with it. She has since performed in a variety of symphonies and orchestras, and founded the Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra, a nonprofit organization that provides instruments and musical training to over 350 children across three counties. “If there’s one word I’m taking into 2022, it’s 'empower,'" Booth said of her work. "I want to empower the next generation of teacher leaders.”
The UNC Asian American Center will host it "Topics in Asian American Mental Health: A Discussion" event this Wednesday at 5 p.m. over Zoom.
Phillips currently serves in the Richards administration as the director of the Department of Student Wellness and Safety. In this role, he’s led a team that has worked to support student mental health, sexual violence prevention and safety. If elected as student body president, Phillips said, he plans to expand upon these efforts.
In its meeting Thursday, the BOT discussed UNC's COVID-19 response, the Campaign for Carolina fundraiser and the newly formed Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Committee.
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to front-line healthcare workers about a year ago, with no knowledge of when college-aged students would be eligible for the vaccine. As of November 30, the University has reported that 94 percent of the student body and 90 percent of all employees are fully vaccinated.
UNC students with an underlying medical condition and/or living in a residence hall are eligible for a booster shot. Students who live in close quarters such as off-campus apartments and houses are also eligible, Michelle Camarena, director of nursing and performance improvement at Campus Health, said.
In recognition of her career in social work and therapy, as well as her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, April Parker was presented the John R. Larkins Award in January. The award was established to recognize state employees for their dedication to justice and equality.
UNC's chapter of the Association for India’s Development aims to educate students and charitable donors about health care accessibility issues in Central India.
Screenshot from the Campus & Community Advisory Committee meeting held over Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
The Campus and Community Advisory Committee meets over Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 to discuss scheduling options for the upcoming spring semester and student concerns regarding communication from the University .
