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A great year to be a Tar Heel

Take a look back at some of the stories and events that shaped this academic year.

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Patrick Lang

Taking the long road

Medical student Patrick Lang has compiled scholastic achievements – including a Core Fulbright U.S. award– while never losing sight of his family’s roots in rural China.

News and Updates

- Carolina Performing Arts announces 2018-2019 season
  Nearly 40 performances and immersive installations in multiple venues explore community, co-creation and citizenship.
- Carolina hosts Valor Games for military athletes with disabilities
  Nearly 125 veterans and active-duty service members with disabilities participated in the event, which empowers individuals with disabilities by promoting physical, mental and emotional health
- Carolina tops ACC public universities in Academic Progress Rates recognitions
- Carolina outreach event empowers young scientists
- #UNCgrad
  Revisit Spring Commencement through photos, videos and tweets with Carolina's social media channels.
- Chancellor Folt celebrates student achievement during Commencement week
- More than 250 degrees awarded at doctoral hooding ceremony

In Pictures

Science is Awesome

Nearly 300 fourth-grade students from local elementary schools visited campus for a day of experiments, team challenges and gravity-defying fun. Hosted by the physics and astronomy department, the Science is Awesome event aimed to encourage kids to consider STEM fields early on.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  “I am uniquely aware of how privileged we are to live here, and how privileged I am to research and practice medicine here. I want to use that to benefit not only my patients, or patients in the United States, but people around the world.” Raised in rural China, UNC School of...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Three-day weekend? What a treat! #BarkTheSound 📸: @katieleigh315 on IG
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Last night, Carolina Performing Arts announced its 2018-2019 season including the first full season of Current ArtSpace + Studio. This year's theme, "You Are Everything," is colored with cutting-edge performances and interactive art from around the world to encourage new perspect...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  In Chapel Hill, we're lovin' this bit of sunshine ☀️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Zenik Hite helps promote both the diversity and culture of Carolina as the assistant technical manager of the Carolina Union Administration. Learn how he supports all of the Union's events, from small student group activities to Spring Commencement (via University Gazette) 👇 #...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Ronald Mangum was one of six recipients to receive the C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award this year. Learn how his life experiences led him on a path to the UNC School of Social Work and to this prestigious award. http://unc.live/2IELU2d
- @UNC
  RT @ChancellorFolt: Tough loss for our wonderful @uncwlax. TY for outstanding season! We’re so proud of you. https://t.co/XPBnjk4wvk
- @UNC
  Way to go, Heels! 🙌🏾🎾 https://t.co/afi7pQpn9x
- @UNC
  RT @GoHeels: Let’s #GoHeels! https://t.co/ZYaw9WiRch
- @UNC
  This week, sophomore Kris Chellani and his HNRS 353 class took a little Carolina to California for their trip to Silicon Valley. 💙✈️ Watch as Kris meets Tar Heel alumni and takes us on a tour of the @Google and @Tesla offices! #TarHeelTakeover https://t.co/dXexdc3Cxe
- @UNC
  After the long winter months (not to mention the seemingly endless days of rain), we sure are ready for some sunshine this summer. As we start planning our fun in the ☀️, @UNC_Health_Care shares everything we need to know about sunscreen 😎 https://t.co/bC1a7daGDd
- @UNC
  When they leave Carolina, Tar Heels go on to achieve incredible things and leave their heel print around the world. With his Ph.D. in hand, @UNC_SOM student Patrick Lang is no different. Discover what's next for this @FulbrightPrgrm scholar: https://t.co/EKW1RJsj0W https://t.co/O...

Events

May 28
Yoga in the Galleries
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 |
Take a break from your day and explore the world of yoga in the beautiful setting of the Ackland!
May 29
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Jun 23
John and June Allcott Gallery: UNTITLED, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hanes Art Center115 S. Columbia St.Chapel HillNC27514 |
Diego Cortez was invited to choose this year’s Top MFA Prize for the UNC, Chapel Hill Art and Art History Department’s annual award, which he awarded to Carley Zarzeka. Cortez wanted to curate a small summer show from the submitted materials. Untitled, 2018 is an exhibition of ten objects, including at least one work by each artist.
May 30
EOC Lunch & Learn Training: Sexual Harassment Awareness and Response in the Workplace
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Toy Lounge, Dey Hall135 South RoadChapel HillNC27514 |
Learn about what conduct can be considered sexual harassment and thus prohibited at UNC-CH, how to report an incident, and what happens when a report is made to EOC.