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Faculty Council to meet on October 7 in Carroll Hall |
The October Faculty Council meeting will be held on Friday, October 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Carroll Hall, Room 111 at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. All faculty are welcome to attend. The meeting will be streamed live at this link.
In addition to updates from the chair of the faculty, the chancellor and the provost, the meeting will include:
- 2022 Hettleman Prize presentations
- Introduction to and remarks by the new Chief of Police Brian James
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Committee on University Government report and resolution on changes to the Faculty Code
- Information about lead in campus water fixtures
- Update on the UNC Faculty Assembly
A preliminary meeting agenda is available online.
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Award Nomination Deadlines |
September 9
October 7
November 4
December 2
January 20
February 17
March 24
April 21
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Nominations sought for Chair of the Faculty
Last month, Advisory Committee Chair Kenya McNeal-Trice sent a message to all faculty requesting nominations for Chair of the Faculty candidates for the 2023 faculty election.
The Advisory Committee is tasked with identifying candidates, and seeks a diverse and representative pool of nominees for this important role. Ideal nominees are interested in serving, have leadership experience, possess knowledge of the campus community and an understanding of the issues facing it, and who can effectively communicate faculty values and perspectives. As current Chair of the Faculty Mimi Chapman said at the September Faculty Council meeting, "It could be you."
To ensure full consideration by the committee, nominations must be submitted by midnight on Monday, October 17, 2022.
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Nominations open for the Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Awards
On behalf of the Committee on Honorary Degrees and Special Awards, nominations are now being accepted for Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Awards. These awards recognize UNC-Chapel Hill alumni who have made outstanding contributions to humanity in any walk of life.
The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2022.
Click on the "Submit a nomination" button to access the nomination form. If you have questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact the Office of Faculty Governance at facgov@unc.edu.
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2022 University Day celebration |
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University Day is an occasion to remember the University’s past and celebrate its future. The date, October 12, marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the institution’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation. The Carolina community first celebrated University Day in 1877, after Governor Zebulon B. Vance, as chair of the Board of Trustees, ordered that the day “be observed with appropriate ceremonies under the direction of the faculty.” |
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Faculty are encouraged to attend the celebration. Academic regalia is encouraged, but not required.
The 2022 Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award and Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Award recipients will be announced during the University Day Celebration on Wednesday, October 12 at 3:30 p.m., in Memorial Hall.
Classes will be canceled from 3:20 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. to allow for attendance. The processional begins near the Old Well at 3:20 p.m.
Please visit www.unc.edu/universityday for more information.
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The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement have been awarded to four promising faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise. The recipients of the $5,000 prize will be recognized at the October Faculty Council Meeting. Each prize winner will deliver a presentation on their research during University Research Week.
The Hettleman Talks will be held on October 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Pleasants Room of Wilson Library. Enjoy four 15 minute presentations by this year’s prize recipients. The talks will provide an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work.
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Carolina Academic Freedom Faculty Initiative
A new resource for UNC faculty who support academic freedom and where they can discuss this important topic. Click here to visit the site.
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What Is Academic Freedom: contains definitions, links to foundational documents on academic freedom and some history on the development of academic freedom.
UNC Resolutions and Contacts: contains relevant faculty and trustee resolutions on academic freedom as well as the contact information of UNC administrators responsible for academic freedom.
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Viewpoints and Discussion: offers articles on academic freedom along with the opportunity for posting your own thoughts or commenting on articles.
Research on Academic Freedom: has research on both faculty and student free expression, including research on UNC undergraduates completed in 2022 and 2019.
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The University celebrates Latinx Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This event recognizes the contributions made by Latinx Americans to the United States and celebrates their heritage and cultures. Latinx people have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, hard work, service, and religious values. Latinxs have enhanced and shaped our national character with their traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multinational customs.
For more information visit: https://clc.unc.edu/latinx-heritage-month/
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Voter Registration
If you are planning to vote on Election Day in the upcoming election — for U.S. Congress, North Carolina General Assembly and judicial races — you must be registered to vote by Friday, October 14, 2022.
You have options to register to vote in North Carolina:
When mailing your form, please remember to postmark it no later than the deadline of Friday, October 14, 2022. Forms can be mailed from any mailbox.
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In collaboration with Carolina Performing Arts, Meklit Hadero, Ethiopian American vocalist, songwriter, composer and cultural activist, will open the fest and have a full performance at Memorial Hall that evening.
Click here to learn more about the event.
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In conjunction with the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC), Carolina Cares, Carolina Share (CCCS) is the only authorized fundraising campaign permitted to solicit charitable contributions in the state employee workplace. It empowers 130,000 state employees located in every county of North Carolina to support the needs of their communities. The campaign runs through December 16.
UNC-Chapel Hill employees pledged $446,182 in 2021, supporting the mission of 445 charities. Historically the largest contributor to the SECC, Carolina was responsible for 17.2% of the overall $2.5 million in contributions to the campaign. There are forty-seven other state agencies and universities under the SECC umbrella.
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Carolina Performing Arts Fall 2022 Season
CPA kicks off its 18th season with a focus on reconnecting audiences with a sense of joy, belonging and collective well-being.
Carolina Performing Arts invites audiences to rediscover, reengage and reconnect with live, in-person arts experiences. From new works and partnerships to returning crowd-pleasers and collaborators, CPA’s fall programming features music, dance and drama that remind us of art’s ability to drive vital conversations and spark joy.
“This season we reconnect and move forward. We are excited to welcome back longtime artistic partners and introduce a few surprises,” notes Alison M. Friedman, the James and Susan Moeser Executive and Artistic Director at Carolina Performing Arts. “After such a long period of disruption and detachment, we look forward to reviving our shared sense of belonging here at Carolina.”
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Why Not Theatre: Prince Hamlet
October 7
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Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: What Problem?
October 28-29
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Parr Center for Ethics
The Parr Center for Ethics has proudly served as Carolina’s focal point for inquiry into and discussion of ethical questions since 2004. The mission of the Parr Center is to nourish and foster ethical reflection and moral sensitivity on campus and beyond, guided by the conviction that ethics is everywhere. The Parr Center is committed to integrating abstract work in ethical theory with thoughtful, informed exploration of ethical issues important to the University and the communities it serves. The Parr Center is housed physically and administratively within UNC’s Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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2022 Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture
Wednesday, November 2
Dr. Nancy Raab-Traub is this year’s Norma Berryhill distinguished lecturer. Dr. Raab-Traub is known internationally as a virologist, microbiologist, and dedicated professor. Having received a Sarah Graham Kennan Distinguished Professorship from the School of Medicine, Dr. Raab-Truab continues, after 40 years of teaching, to serve as an adjunct professor, mentoring and advocating for promotions in the field, especially for women and underrepresented minorities.
Learn more about the Berryhill Lecture at this link.
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Open Enrollment
Monday, Oct. 10 – Friday, Oct. 28, 2022
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your benefit elections and make changes for next year. Act now to choose the plan that best fits the needs for you and your family. The elections you make during Open Enrollment take effect Jan. 1, 2023, and remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2023. Click here for more information.
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Updates on detectable levels of lead in campus water fixtures
Over the past month, the office of Environment, Health and Safety has been testing water fixtures across campus for lead levels and found detectable lead in 35 fixtures (21 water fountains and 14 sinks) in eight buildings: Fordham Hall, Hamilton Hall, Manning Hall, Phillips Hall, South Building, Wilson Library, Carrington Hall and Isaac M. Taylor Hall.
Drinking water fixtures are being tested daily, and results are available 5-7 days after the initial test. A sign is placed on the fixture during testing to instruct people not to drink from the fixture. EHS compares the results to the EPA action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) but will take action if there is any detectable lead. If detectable lead is found, they will then shut off the water fixtures, leave the signs in place, notify the building occupants and post the results on the EHS website.
The EHS website includes the list of buildings with detectable lead, the specific impacted fixtures and the lead levels. It also includes answers to frequently asked questions and resources for more information.
Representatives from EHS and a faculty expert from the environmental sciences and engineering department in the Gillings School of Global Public Health will present some of the findings and answer questions about them at the October 7 Faculty Council meeting.
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Additional Events and Announcements
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October 2022 Faculty Governance Calendar
Meetings are subject to change on short notice. Please consult online calendar for updates, meeting times and locations. All meetings are open to everyone, including members of the public, unless held in closed session in accordance with state open meeting regulations.
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October 3
October 5
October 6
October 7
October 10
October 12
October 13
October 17
October 18
October 25
October 27
October 28
October 31
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Faculty Executive Committee
University Committee on Copyright
Committee on the Status of Women
Faculty Council
Faculty Welfare Committee
Faculty Information Technology Advisory Committee
Committee on Appointments, Promotions and Tenure
Advisory Committee
Faculty Executive Committee
Committee on Community and Diversity
Committee on University Government
Administrative Board of the Library
Committee on Fixed-Term Faculty
Advisory Committee
Agenda Committee
Faculty Executive Committee
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