News and Events
International Housekeeper Week
This week is International Housekeepers Week. Our small team at the Carolina Union works every day of the week to keep the Union clean.
We appreciate everything you do. Thank you!
Get Involved: SmallFest 2022
“Welcome back, Tar Heels!
Looking to get connected to student life on campus? Join us for SmallFest!
SmallFest is an in-person student organizations involvement fair that will take place this week, August 22-26, in the Pit from 11am-1pm. Come out to learn more about getting involved with student orgs and making the most out of your Carolina experience.
Over 350 clubs will be participating throughout the week!
Monday: Performance, Sport & Recreation
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FallFest A Success; Come check out the photos
Not since 2019, FallFest has finally happened! Special thanks goes out to all the sponsors, staff, volunteers, anyone and everyone that made it happen. We thank you!
A list of sponsors can be found here. FallFest 2022 Sponsors.
Full Gallery Photos can be found here: FallFest Gallery Photos
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Carolina Union and Community Service
The staff in the Carolina Union have been participating in a program called JEDI which stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
This program was created by Dr. Bobby Kunstman, Director of Student Life and Leadership. It was created in response to the racial unrest during the summer of 2020. This past year, the Carolina Union staff participated in committees around JEDI. One of the committees focused on community service. The goal of this committee was to incorporate community service as part of the All-Staff Retreat. This year, the All-Staff Retreat was with...
FallFest 2022 is August 14, 2022!
Join us at the Carolina Union on Sunday, August 14th for the 27th annual FallFest! We are excited to hold FallFest this year for the first time since 2019. FallFest will take place right after First Year Convocation at 6:30 pm and will go until 10:00 pm.
You can find more info on FallFest 2022 at fallfest.unc.edu
*Information on website is being update frequently so check back often.
Observing Juneteenth
On Sunday, June 19th, our country will be observing Juneteenth. President Biden signed legislation last year making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the official ending of slavery in the United States. African Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth since the late 1800’s.
The New York Times published an article entitled Juneteenth: The history of a New Holiday written by Derrick Bryson Taylor. The article provides a brief guide about Juneteenth highlighting how it began, how it is celebrated, the path to the day becoming a national holiday and...
Pride Month
Many of the Carolina Union staff came together on June 9th and June 10th to paint the Rainbow Flag on the CUBES. The Rainbow Flag is a symbol for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride. Staff came together to paint the flag in honor of Pride Month. Below are pictures of staff painting the Rainbow Flag.
Please click on the link below to read more about the Rainbow Flag
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag_(LGBT)
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Enjoy LDOC 2022 With Many Planned Festivities
Ready to celebrate the end to the academic year? Carolina will once again be abuzz with festivities for Last Day of Classes (LDOC) celebrations on April 27.
Games, food, films, giveaways and outdoor recreation are part of this year's LDOC fun-filled lineup for Carolina students. Bring your One Card to ensure access to all events!
And if you're a student, please help improve future LDOC celebrations by taking a...
Employee Wellness Day
Employee Wellness Day will celebrate the health and wellbeing of workers. The is will take place Friday March 18, 2022. Many events and free food.
For more information follow this link. Click here: Employee Wellness Day
