It’s sweater weather season! That's right, fall is upon us, and in celebration of the change of season, we are throwing a fall-themed “Treat yo Self.” On September 28th, from 11am-1pm, students can visit the West Lounge to enjoy fall-flavored popcorn while helping the Union decorate for autumn. And the “Living Room of the Campus” photo booth will be decked out for fall. Be one of the first 50 students to take a photo and you’ll receive an exclusive “Treat Yo Self” pin!
Follow @carolinaunion on Instagram for information and updates.
CAPS will be providing counseling in the Carolina Union today, August 30th, in room 2420 from 9am - 5pm. Stop by the welcome desk, or check our Instagram page, for directions and info on how to reach this room. Once you get to 2420, a CAPS team member will check you in and connect you with an on-site mental health professional. CAPS providers can also be found at Campus Health and Student and Academic Services Building (SASB North) 1118 at these times.
CAPS 24/7 is available by phone (919) 966-3658. Additional mental health resources can be found at care.unc.edu.
RU ready for FallFest? Because we are!
Join The Carolina Union on Sunday, August 20th from 6:30-10:00 pm for the 28th annual FallFest!
This beloved UNC tradition kicks off the new school year as a fun welcome back to campus for new and returning Tar Heels alike. FallFest features fun, food and lots of freebies! Spanning the UNC-CH campus from The Carolina Union to Polk Place, students can participate in fun activities like making their own stuffed ram or street sign, snack on food provided by local restaurants and score freebies like tote bags, water bottles and more. To see photos of last year’s event, check out the photo gallery below.
The Carolina Union along with our valued sponsors look forward to welcoming past, present, and future Tar Heels to FallFest 2023!
For more info go to the FallFest website. Click Here!
The Carolina Union is now accepting applications for the Chair of the Union's Board of Directors for 2023-24! The Chair of the Board of Directors will serve as the representative of the Board and the student face of the Union. Board meetings will discuss the operation of the building and improving the student experience within the building
Any interested students should apply until March 20th at 11:59 pm when the application closes. Apply at: unc.live/3XfDhAI
We are All Spartans Today!
The Student Union holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the first places I hung out in when I was in college. It became my living room of the campus where I met up with friends, hung out, ate, went to activities and attended meetings. Last night students at Michigan State University were doing the same sort of things at their Student Union when an active shooter situation occurred. This really hit close to home for me, for many of us working in the Carolina Union and with many of my colleagues who work in Student Unions around the country.
I have been working in Student Unions for close to 30 years. The Student Union was my place to go to when I was in college and it is because of my great experiences in the Union that I chose to work in Higher Education. The Student Union is the living room of the campus and a central meeting place for many students at colleges and universities across our nation. The Student Union is a place where students work, learn, grow and develop. It’s a place where students make memories to last a lifetime.
Our mission at the Carolina Union is to create safe, inclusive and educational experiences that enable students to maximize their time at Carolina. We will continue to hold true to our mission and work to provide the best experiences for our students every day.
Please keep the Michigan State University community in your thoughts. We are all Spartans today!
Thank you
Alexandra Marchesano, M.S.
Executive Director of the Carolina Union
There is still time! Nominations for the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards have been extended to February 13th, 2023 by 5 pm. (Read More Here...) (more…)
$AVVY investigates the historical, cultural, and societal norms around women and money. With incisive humor and captivating honesty, $AVVY questions why women often take a backseat to managing their money, and reveals why it’s increasingly critical for women to take the reins of their financial futures.
The event is first come, first served, with a max capacity of 290 viewers. We hope to see you there! Learn more by watching the trailer at this link: Trailer
Thursday, January 26, 2023
11:00 am - 2:00 pm*
Carolina Union, West Lounge
Treat Your Self to a birthday cupcake, cookies and punch in celebration of the Carolina Union's 54th birthday!
Snap a celebratory photos with Rameses between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm and join in singing Happy Birthday to the Carolina Union at 1:30 pm!
*While supplies last!
Thank you to our wonderful vendors for making our birthday celebration so beautiful and tasty!
Nominations for the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards are now open.
The links below to the nomination forms are now activated.
Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards: Nominations are due Monday, February 6th, 2023 by 5 pm. SUTASA recognizes excellent service to undergraduate students with monetary awards for teaching assistants, faculty, and staff.
Excellence in Student Activities and Leadership: Nominations are due Monday, February 6th, 2023 by 5 pm. Note that you may submit a general nomination for outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to the University and the larger community. Or, you may submit a nomination for an individual for a specific award. Please visit our awards page for award descriptions.
For more information about the Chancellor's awards please visit the following site. https://chancellorsawards.unc.edu/
The Carolina Union is conducting research on how we can make the Union feel like the living room of the campus.
We would love to hear from you about how we can make the Union a space where students feel comfortable, welcome, as well as a space that supports their success as members of the Carolina Community.
The survey will only take about 5 minutes to complete and your responses are completely anonymous. You can only take the survey once, and the survey will close on November 14th. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at carolinaunion@unc.edu
We really appreciate your input!
The survey can be found at the following link https://go.unc.edu/cusvylvrm or scan the QR code below with mobile device.
