Issue 11 | February 4, 2021 |
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A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Hi, Student Affairs team!
I know every day during this pandemic feels like Groundhog Day to some extent, so I hope you’ll understand if I repeat my sincere thank you for everything you are doing to support Carolina and our students as we march into the spring semester. And — good news! — Sir Walter Wally did not see his shadow on Tuesday, so here’s hoping for an early spring and more sunshine for all!
Don’t forget tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 5, is Zoom Free Friday! While we can’t control our schedules completely, we hope that by setting aside this day each month you may lighten your scheduled meeting time and use the opportunity to wrap up your work week with focus and calm!
Thanks for all you do!
Amy
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University Career Services
Farewell to Dr. Nadia Korobova
Dr. Nadia Korobova is leaving her role as the Associate Director at the University Career Services (UCS) on February 5. She will be joining Kenan-Flagler Business School as the Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Recruiting, MBA Program on February 8. UCS thanks Nadia for her leadership in the department and throughout Student Affairs. Best wishes to Nadia in her new role!
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Carolina Housing
Check out the recent feature on Debbie Bousquet, assistant director facilities management, in a new series in The Well on how Carolina staff and faculty have been spending their free time during the pandemic.
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Healthy Heels
New vending machines with over-the-counter medications and self-care items are providing Tar Heels with easier access to health care products.
The machines offers over-the-counter medications, such as cough and cold medicine, and self-care items, such as cough drops and lip balm and items can be purchased using a OneCard.
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Chancellor's Awards Nominations are Open
Please consider nominating outstanding students for a Chancellor’s Award. Awards are given in three categories:
- Student Academic Awards;
- Student Activities and Leadership Awards; and
- Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards.
Visit the Chancellor’s Awards page for more information about each prize and contact information. Nominations are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 19. The awards will be presented at the Virtual Chancellor's Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 27.
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Wellness Champions Committee |
Wellness Champions Recipe
Did you know February is Heart Health Month? Tomorrow, Feb. 5, is also National Wear Red Day, as part of the American Health Association’s Go Red for Women initiative. Take a selfie of you wearing red and share it with us at: studentaffairs@unc.edu! To celebrate Hearth Health Month, we are sharing this simple heart-healthy recipe video from our own Annie Penrose, clinical nutrition specialist in Campus Health. In the next edition of SA Connection, we will share a calendar of heart healthy activities — from walking for 15 minutes to learning new eating habits.
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- Congratulations to Aaron Bacheinheimer, recipient of the 2021 Town and Gown Award presented by the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.
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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 3–4:30 p.m.
The arts can help us better understand systems of oppression and their impacts, challenge white supremacy, foster dialogue around race and racism, and advance racial equity.
This event will highlight work by UNC scholars and current and former graduate students to do just that through a variety of artistic genres, including performance, storytelling, music, painting, and photography. We are also honored to include a spoken word performance by Chapel Hill's inaugural Poet Laureate, CJ Suitt. This event will be moderated by Dr. Travis Albritton, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the School of Social Work.
Friday, March 5, 2021| 9a.m.-1p.m.
Interested in attending? Register for the conference- it is FREE for all UNCG and non-UNCG participants this year as it will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is open until February 24, 2021!
Interested in presenting? Fill out the form by 11:59pm on February 5, 2021. All proposals submitted will receive notice of their status by February 12, 2021. The Hot Topics Google Site will continue to be updated with information regarding sessions, keynote, and other important details as we get closer to the conference.
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