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Well Said: Rameses and the Hogans
In this week's podcast, we meet the family who has cared for Carolina's live animal mascots for nearly a century.
Video: Carolina community gathers in remembrance of 9/11
UNC-Chapel Hill memorialized the 17th anniversary of Sept. 11 and the six alumni who died in the attacks with an annual stair run and remembrance ceremony.

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The Plastic Bag Store

Robin Frohardt brings her new art installation to Carolina in an effort to bring awareness to the impact plastic has on Earth.

News and Updates

- Hurricane Florence: How to support the recovery efforts
  There are many ways the University community can support the recovery effort from Hurricane Florence.
- Carolina celebrates Latinx Heritage Month
  The celebration will feature artist meet and greets, dinners, open houses and receptions hosted by various campus groups.
- Message from Chancellor Folt following Hurricane Florence
- Student startup pitched business to world leaders at the United Nations headquarters
- Faculty members recognized for community engagement through scholarly endeavors
  The Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars program brings together selected faculty from across campus for a two-year experiential, competency-based curriculum designed to advance their engaged scholarship.
- UNC-Chapel Hill ranks fifth among the country’s public universities for 18th consecutive year
- Message from Chancellor Folt on the future of the Confederate Monument

In Pictures

A time to reflect

Seventeen years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Carolina ROTC members, local first responders and community members climbed 2,076 steps — the same number of steps in the World Trade Center — at Kenan Memorial Stadium to pay homage to the thousands of lives lost in the terrorist attacks.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  They say one man's trash is another man's treasure — but for Robin Frohardt, it's a statement about the effect plastic has on Earth. See how #UNC's Current ArtSpace + Studio's newest installation engages audiences to think about plastic pollution: https://unc.live/2pkuDTL
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  We're glad Tar Heels have returned to campus, though we know Hurricane Florence remains on many minds as a number of families, friends and communities continue to be affected by this catastrophic storm. #UNC Chancellor Carol L. Folt just shared this message with students, faculty...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  As an energy engineer, it's Obie St. George's job to find ways to make Carolina more energy efficient. Read why he says everyone on campus can do their part to conserve energy ♻️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Seen here being honored for her election into the National Academy of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine's Dr. Melina Kibbe talks this week on "Focus Carolina" about how a diagnosis as a child fueled her passion for being a pioneering doctor #UNC 🔊: https://unc.live/2nAAgwx
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Researchers at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have worked to solve some of the world's toughest public health problems since 1940. As Carolina celebrates its 225th anniversary this year, see how the school is adapting for the future #UNC225 ⤵️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  A shelter for Florence evacuees at the UNC Friday Center for Continuing Education is up and running. UNC Chancellor Carol L. Folt, University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings, Gov. Roy Cooper and several elected officials spent some time with those seeking sh...
- @UNC
  One man's trash is Robin Frohardt's newest art installation at #UNC's Current ArtSpace + Studio. Find out how this Brooklyn-based artist is bringing awareness to the effect plastic has on Earth. https://t.co/WE7FHdbCrD
- @UNC
  Carolina is celebrating Latinx Heritage Month through Oct. 15! For a full schedule of events, including artist meet and greets, dinners, open houses and receptions, click 👇🏽 https://t.co/UBq9lPU1Fh
- @UNC
  You can help North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Florence. #UNC and @GoHeels are accepting donations near the Dean E. Smith Center. For more information and what you can contribute, see ⬇️ https://t.co/dU2NLkVRuS https://t.co/3L9emaR0PC
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- @UNC
  A new art installation at #UNC's Current ArtSpace + Studio finds a way to bring humor to a discussion on sustainability. See how Robin Frohardt's newest work engages audiences to think about plastic pollution: https://t.co/WE7FHdbCrD https://t.co/n0znKK77bx

Events

Sep 12
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Sep 30
PlayMakers | “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
PlayMakers Repertory Company120 Country Club Rd.Chapel HillNC27599-3235 |
Comic genius Ken Ludwig brings his rip-roaring romp through Sherwood Forest to PlayMakers, with all the thrills and romance you could ever ask for.
Sep 19
Humanities Happy Hour: The New World Border
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Back Bar100 E. Franklin StChapel HillNC27514 | Free
Bring your friends, grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a fascinating discussion. Complimentary snacks will be provided by the UNC Institute for Arts & Humanities.
Sep 19
Campus Flu Clinic
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Michael Hooker Research Center, Lower Level Atrium |
Campus Flu Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No advance registration is required.