Issue 23|September 2, 2021
Message from the Vice Chancellor
 
Hi, Student Affairs Team!
 
Between Move-in, Weeks of Welcome, FallFest planning (and cancellation due to weather), plus the great success of an in-person SmallFest, the work of so many of you to create student engagement opportunities has been very apparent and appreciated across campus. Still others of us are working overtime to care for our students' needs in ways big and small, during a fall semester that brings new challenges daily. All of your work and compassion makes a difference in our students lives – thank you! I hope you are taking good care of yourselves while supporting our students!

-Amy
Campus Y
After completing a national search, Yalitza Ramos accepted the director position of the Campus Y. Ramos served as the interim director of the Campus Y for 18 months while also fulfilling her duties as the Director of the Bonner Leaders Program. She started her new role on Aug. 30.
Carolina Veteran's Center

The Carolina Veterans Resource Center (CVRC) has been working with military-connected students to provide support in light of recent events regarding American military operations in Afghanistan. Please read our latest message to staff to direct you to resources that you may find useful in providing guidance and support.
Campus Health

Campus Smiles Dental Office is now taking appointments and is scheduled to have their first appointments starting September 16. The dental office will offer high-quality, convenient, and affordable dental care to everyone at UNC (students, faculty, and staff!).
University Career Services

Belk’s School Spirit Showdown
Belk is hosting an Instagram Story bracket competition with 16 schools, and UNC-Chapel Hill is participating. Voting will take place through Belk’s Instagram Story Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Help UCS win a donation by voting for Carolina each day on Instagram! Reshare our Instagram post to encourage students to vote!



New Partnership
University Career Services is happy to announce a new partnership with the Work-Study office. Students were invited to three workshops to prepare them not only find work-study positions but grow in their professional development and prepare for their future endeavors.


September Virtual Events
Share our September Virtual Workshops and Virtual Career Fair and Networking Events with your students by posting it in your newsletter, listserv, website, and social media. Please encourage students to participate in our Prepare for the Fairs series, virtual career education workshops, and schedule 1:1 Career Coaching via Handshake prior to the fairs. Questions? Contact Tessa Minnich at tessaminnich@unc.edu. 

Student Affairs Communications

Check out our August Student Affairs Download: Back to School Edition! This will be a new feature on our social channels at the end of every month to recap and showcase various programs and services offered to students during the previous month.

Share our Instagram post to help spread the word about all we do!
Carolina Housing

Tar Heels Helping Tar Heels
We want to give a huge shout out to our Package Service Representatives. Our Mail & Package Centers processed more than 7,750 pieces of mail and packages for our residents during Move-In week! Thank you for being so awesome!
Save the Date

Topic: Navigating the Individual and Collective Trauma of Multiple Pandemics: Challenges & Opportunities. A conversation with Dr. Kemia Sarraf. More details coming soon!
 
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 12-1p.m.

Presenter: Kemia Sarraf, MD (with Rob Kramer)

  • Carolina Together: Effective September 15, all unvaccinated faculty and staff will be required to participate in weekly asymptomatic testing as part of the Carolina Together Testing Program. If you have not filled out your certification or if you have not yet been vaccinated, you should do so prior to September 15 to avoid weekly asymptomatic testing.


  • The Well: Tonight is your last chance to take advantage of Twilight Thursdays and stroll through the display gardens and exhibit hall at the N.C. Botanical Garden until 8 p.m.

  • Campus Health: The best way to prevent the flu is by being vaccinated each year. Starting Sept. 1, 2021, there are several opportunities for UNC-Chapel Hill community members to obtain a flu vaccination on campus.
‌
Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.
Safe Zone Trainings
Ongoing

The Safe Zone program is designed to create a network of visible allies to people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ campus community. These trainings provide information and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Green Zone Trainings
Ongoing

Green Zone is for faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. The goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military-affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population.


Please email your newsletter submissions to studentaffairs@unc.edu by 5 p.m. on Tuesdays to be included in that week's newsletter