BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNC Student Affairs - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UNC Student Affairs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNC Student Affairs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000 DTSTAMP:20260819T142806Z CREATED:20260817T143001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T142806Z UID:10219-1787212800-1787220000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Tech Help DESCRIPTION:Tech Help\n\nNeed tech help? Visit our tech tent! ITS staff will be on hand to get your tech ready for the new semester\, including helping you connect to Wi-Fi\, set up printing\, download Microsoft apps\, access free software\, answer questions and more. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 8:00 AM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at The Gift Plaza. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/tech-help-4/ CATEGORIES:ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/d250ae75-ac19-44df-86f2-7a2d40463c9c513f1af4-d8ce-48b3-99ee-d6ae0bc200ea-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260819T142753Z CREATED:20260819T142753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T142753Z UID:10583-1787225400-1787232600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Meet SPARK in the Pit! DESCRIPTION:Meet SPARK in the Pit!\n\nStudent-created and student-led\, SPARK is an immersive opportunity for leadership development\, dialogue\, and self-reflection for first-year students at UNC interested in collective impact and positive change. Learn more about SPARK and meet our Counselor team in the Pit! \nThe SPARK program consists of a retreat at the start of the Fall semester for undergraduate students in their first year at UNC. All interested students must submit an application to be considered to attend the SPARK retreat\, as there are a limited number of spots available. \nRetreat Dates: Friday September 11th-Sunday September 13th \, 2026 \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 11:30 AM\n to 1:30 PM EDT\n at The Pit. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/meet-spark-in-the-pit/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,Leadership Development,Social,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/f0ae1482-c9d3-41e8-a055-450b0b855db53bc34478-8827-4411-ab67-5982cb78bf4f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T142759Z CREATED:20260724T142859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T142759Z UID:9372-1787227200-1787234400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:What's the Scoop on Confidential Services? DESCRIPTION:What’s the Scoop on Confidential Services?\n\nGrab some ice cream and learn about the confidential support and services provided by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services. \n  \nImage description: Carolina blue background with a dark blue border at the top containing the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services logo in white text. Image of a vanilla ice cream cone with light blue swirls on the left side\, event information on the right side. All event information included in event description. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 2:00 PM EDT\n at SASB Courtyard. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/whats-the-scoop-on-confidential-services/ CATEGORIES:Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d16fbaa2-8028-4225-9540-b21d5472bdc648faeeac-963d-4cdc-a273-2ec064709f18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T142747Z CREATED:20260817T142950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T142747Z UID:10212-1787227200-1787234400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Residence Hall Association (RHA) Interest Meeting DESCRIPTION:Residence Hall Association (RHA) Interest Meeting\n\nAre you looking to become more involved in your residential community? The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the place for you! Learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills\, advocate for residential needs\, plan diverse programming\, and help build community! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 1:00 PM EDT\n at Frank Porter Graham Student Union\, Room: 3203. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/residence-hall-association-rha-interest-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bf036f05-32b1-49e0-98cf-8b75007bb0e917d90d68-12b3-43e6-be68-0453c7565ace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143007Z CREATED:20260817T143007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143007Z UID:10221-1787234400-1787241600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Global Whistle-Stop Tour DESCRIPTION:Global Whistle-Stop Tour\n\nWe’re celebrating all things global at Carolina with the Global Whistle-Stop Tour! Come to the FedEx Global Education Center to meet people\, play games and win prizes. \nThursday\, Aug. 202 – 4 p.m.FedEx Global Education Center\, Florence and James Peacock Atrium \nIn the atrium\, grab a ticket and visit each station to discover upcoming global events\, programs\, courses and other opportunities. It’s all part of Carolina’s Global Guarantee\, our promise that a global education is available to all students. Plus\, enjoy some: \n LocoPops popsicles Bubble tea \nThis event is hosted by UNC Global Affairs and the UNC Study Abroad Office and co-sponsored by the Curriculum in Global Studies\, Honors Carolina Global\, International Student and Scholar Services\, Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Global Programs\, INSITE Africa\, INSITE Asia\, INSITE Europe\, INSITE Latin America and the Caribbean and INSITE Middle East. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 2:00 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at FedEx Global Education Center\, Florence and James Peacock Atrium. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/global-whistle-stop-tour/ CATEGORIES:ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ed61d56d-fe65-49bc-86f2-213e487ef4677e9527e6-2a47-4390-89f6-641552b3779f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143025Z CREATED:20260802T142847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143025Z UID:9491-1787245200-1787252400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:American Indian Center Welcome Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:American Indian Center Welcome Extravaganza\n\nHelp us kick off the new school year at the AIC’s annual Welcome Extravaganza. Enjoy food\, community\, & live music! Indigenous vendors market starting at 4:00 PM. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 7:00 PM EDT\n at American Indian Center. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/american-indian-center-welcome-extravaganza/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Cultural,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b489b180-7cd2-4379-b142-dddf161d3c2beb82f9ca-a6ca-418b-91a9-dddc0791ae5e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143014Z CREATED:20260817T143014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143014Z UID:10225-1787245200-1787252400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Backpacking Club Interest Meeting DESCRIPTION:Backpacking Club Interest Meeting\n\nInterested in hiking\, camping\, and exploring the outdoors? Come learn more about the Backpacking Club\, meet other outdoor enthusiasts\, and hear about upcoming trips\, activities\, and ways to get involved. No prior backpacking experience required! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at Frank Porter Graham Student Union . URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/backpacking-club-interest-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Community Building & Social Activities,Science & Nature,Social,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c4a169f4-1a72-4eba-bb37-e2da8f58094d9d66b743-bf66-4be2-9133-e99bffcb46ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143031Z CREATED:20260817T143031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143031Z UID:10230-1787245200-1787252400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Level Up Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Level Up Fall Festival\n\nNew students!! Returning students!! and all of those in between its time to show up and Level Up at this year’s Fall Festival. Come join us in the Pit to connect and plug into programs\, resources\, and student orgs that are For You\, and about You!! Treats\, Games\, and Giveaways will be everywhere so come out and enjoy!! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 7:00 PM EDT\n at The Pit (Student Union). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/level-up-fall-festival/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Social,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/97ab73f6-ca40-4a45-aee5-2cdef350f85df19c069a-7174-4dc3-852e-2b918b511b70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143052Z CREATED:20260802T142900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143052Z UID:9495-1787247000-1787254200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:CPR Training Hosted by TABS DESCRIPTION:CPR Training Hosted by TABS\n\nTABS hosts American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification courses for UNC ESOP students. These courses provide a convenient way to obtain or maintain the active AHA CPR certification required for clinical experiences. \nSign up link: Sign Up Here! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 9:00 PM EDT\n at Kerr 1001. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/cpr-training-hosted-by-tabs-2/ CATEGORIES:ThoughtfulLearning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143019Z CREATED:20260804T142949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143019Z UID:9592-1787248800-1787256000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:A Kearney Business Analyst Day in the Life | Be a Kearney Original! DESCRIPTION:A Kearney Business Analyst Day in the Life | Be a Kearney Original!\n\nConnect with our current Business Analysts to talk about their experience’s day to day at Kearney. They will also give you advice on recruiting and walk you through the type of work consultants do. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 6:45 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/a-kearney-business-analyst-day-in-the-life-be-a-kearney-original/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,Career Exploration & Development,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Community Building & Social Activities,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Leadership Development,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/df243b80-820f-419a-b773-c1c0c2847a89b7b4750e-2143-4f2c-aae0-bc68f0333f7f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143037Z CREATED:20260802T142851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143037Z UID:9493-1787250600-1787257800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Recruitment Information Session DESCRIPTION:Recruitment Information Session\n\nWhat is a credit union\, and why is UNC building one? Join us for an info session where you’ll learn the history and structure behind credit unions\, then meet the people building Carolina Students’ Financial from the ground up. We’re also recruiting\, so you’ll leave knowing not just how CSF works\, but how to join us. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 7:30 PM EDT\n at Campus Y Anne Queen Lounge. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/recruitment-information-session/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1580b0ac-732d-4ebe-9431-88075090a9fe93af40f6-7733-4a7a-9c41-3ff5d5632b14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143047Z CREATED:20260817T143047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143047Z UID:10234-1787250600-1787257800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Throwing with Pleiades DESCRIPTION:Throwing with Pleiades\n\nCome learn how to throw a frisbee\, get to know the team\, ask any questions you have about frisbee life\, and have some fun! Stop by anytime or stay the whole time! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 8:30 PM EDT\n at Hooker Fields. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/throwing-with-pleiades/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Athletics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eb49c376-1f50-4f51-867c-36552984e87893d17299-f0c4-42c4-bde3-344ff74a197c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143042Z CREATED:20260519T142620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143042Z UID:8687-1787252400-1787259600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:M.S. in Data Science Info Session DESCRIPTION:M.S. in Data Science Info Session\n\nAre you ready to take the next step in your data science journey? Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the Master of Science (M.S.) in Data Science. \nYou’ll hear directly from program faculty and staff about: \n\nCurriculum paths of the M.S. degree\nPotential career and research opportunities\nHow to apply\n\nThis session will include a live Q&A\, so bring your questions! \nRegister online for a link to the Zoom meeting. \n  \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/m-s-in-data-science-info-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,Career Exploration & Development,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/f1a0ab6a-82ed-450a-8221-43c5e567d6382f985419-c34b-40f0-ab1e-afe6d7e80af1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T213000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143057Z CREATED:20260817T143057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143057Z UID:10236-1787254200-1787261400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:ENC Large Group DESCRIPTION:ENC Large Group\n\nStarting college—or transferring to a new one—is a huge transition… but it’s one you don’t have to do alone. \nWe believe the people you surround yourself with in college will shape who you become. That’s why finding a Christ-centered community early on can make all the difference.Whether you’re excited\, nervous\, or somewhere in between\, Every Nation Campus (ENC) is here for you! As the college ministry of King’s Park International Church in Durham\, NC\, we are passionate about helping students grow in their relationship with Jesus\, build deep\, life-giving friendships\, and share the Gospel with those who don’t yet know Him. \nWhether you’re curious\, committed\, or just want to make some new friends\, we’d love to have you join us—there’s a seat saved just for you! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 7:30 PM\n to 9:00 PM EDT\n at Chapman 125. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/enc-large-group/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Religious & Spiritual,Spirituality,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/152fd325-bd17-44d1-bfdb-2688ac5abea059b2dff8-584f-4751-9b5c-edb76f0894f5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143103Z CREATED:20260817T143103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143103Z UID:10239-1787299200-1787306400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Tech Help DESCRIPTION:Tech Help\n\nNeed tech help? Visit our tech tent! ITS staff will be on hand to get your tech ready for the new semester\, including helping you connect to Wi-Fi\, set up printing\, download Microsoft apps\, access free software\, answer questions and more. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 8:00 AM\n to 12:00 PM EDT\n at The Gift Plaza. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/tech-help-5/ CATEGORIES:ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/d250ae75-ac19-44df-86f2-7a2d40463c9c513f1af4-d8ce-48b3-99ee-d6ae0bc200ea-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143108Z CREATED:20260702T142808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143108Z UID:9096-1787310000-1787317200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Career Center Open House DESCRIPTION:Career Center Open House\n\nWhether you’re exploring options or actively planning your future\, this is your chance to see how we can help. You’ll rotate through interactive stations led by our staff and student ambassadors\, where you’ll get a hands-on introduction to services like resume support\, interview prep\, job search tools\, and more. Enjoy Amante’s Pizza\, and once you’ve visited all stations\, pick up a free Career Center t-shirt! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 11:00 AM\n to 2:00 PM EDT\n at Hanes 239. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/career-center-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Campus Life Experience: Career Exploration & Leadership Development,Career Exploration & Development,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Community Building & Social Activities,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Leadership Development,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d6fc2a02-87cf-4e02-94b2-0a8cfeaa992c3919c640-bcc4-4cb9-b1f8-5039ed524433.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143119Z CREATED:20260722T142851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143119Z UID:9320-1787310000-1787317200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:CCPS Media Day Fall '26! DESCRIPTION:CCPS Media Day Fall ’26!\n\nCCPS invites students who participated in summer experiences to drop-in to discuss and reflect on their experience and how it’s shaped their time at Carolina and future plans! \nRegister for the event here! https://www.givepulse.com/event/898857-ccps-fall-26-media-day \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 11:00 AM\n to 3:00 PM EDT\n at Knapp-Sanders Building. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/ccps-media-day-fall-26/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Campus Life Experience: Civic Engagement, Public Service, Academic Enhancement,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,CommunityService END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143114Z CREATED:20260817T143114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143114Z UID:10244-1787317200-1787324400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Tour: Curator’s Tour of "Continental Shift" DESCRIPTION:Tour: Curator’s Tour of “Continental Shift”\n\nA guided look at Continental Shift: Recent Acquisitions of African Art with exhibition curator Peter Nisbet\, deputy director for curatorial affairs. Free\, but space is limited; registration required via the Ackland’s event webpage. \nThis event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit. \n  \nImage credit: Unidentified artist\, Burkina Faso\, Bwa culture\, Dedougou region\, “Woman’s Figurative Stool\,” 20th century\, 9 × 13 1/4 × 5 5/8 in. (22.9 × 33.7 × 14.3 cm). Charles and Isabel Eaton Trust\, 2022.43.2. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 1:00 PM\n to 2:00 PM EDT\n at Ackland Art Museum. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/tour-curators-tour-of-continental-shift/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Campus Life Experience,Campus Life Experience: Films, Music, & Visual and Performing Arts,Culture & Identity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7d1f2451-fcb5-48aa-9f32-f4d8befbaf7013184a0b-e311-44c7-b464-1a56549169a5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143124Z CREATED:20260805T142932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143124Z UID:9723-1787320800-1787328000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina History Tour DESCRIPTION:Carolina History Tour \n\nLearn more about the history of the nation’s first public university by attending a Carolina History Tour. The Carolina History Tours cover more than 200 years of the history of UNC-Chapel Hill\, including the establishment of the university in the 18th century\, the history of campus landmarks including the Old Well\, Davie Poplar\, and Unsung Founders Memorial\, the push to open enrollment to all North Carolinians\, and the growth of the school in the 20th and 21st centuries. Tours will begin at the Old Well and finish at Wilson Library. Most tours last a little over an hour.   \nLed by staff from the Wilson Special Collections Library\, these tours are part of the University Library’s commitment to collecting\, preserving\, and sharing the history of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  \nRegistration is required. You can register for your spot here.  \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 2:00 PM\n to 3:30 PM EDT\n at Old Well. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-history-tour/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Campus Life Experience: Civic Engagement, Public Service, Academic Enhancement,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Culture & Identity,Lecture,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3d1bc119-4494-44d2-82f8-9155faa25c39c288615f-d990-4cc7-8bc6-41e02ccf9d61.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T163000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143129Z CREATED:20260802T142914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143129Z UID:9496-1787322600-1787329800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Sense of Place Tour DESCRIPTION:Sense of Place Tour\n\nWelcome to Carolina! The UNC Visitors Center offers its popular in-person Sense of Place tour that introduces campus history\, traditions and the student experience as well as some of the University’s current endeavors in research and innovation. We believe Carolina is a very special place\, and we look forward to sharing it with you. \nRegistration for this event is required. Register here: https://www-1560p.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_visitunc_start.html?ctlsrc2=LuX6fqRMN4Arnss96YZ6Tvb8Sxf8t0DT0Ar%2FONGrgR0%3D&src=02n  \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 2:30 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at UNC Visitors Center. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/sense-of-place-tour/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Campus Life Experience: Campus Life & Personal Well-Being,ThoughtfulLearning,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/61c82714-768e-4c22-ae43-fd456ceee7bd5c609f09-eb1e-40c1-9be1-beff49d2e1ca.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143133Z CREATED:20260817T143133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143133Z UID:10247-1787324400-1787331600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Bible Study with LCM DESCRIPTION:Bible Study with LCM\n\nJoin LCM for Bible Study on Friday at 3 to 4 pm!! See you there! :) \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 3:00 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/bible-study-with-lcm/ CATEGORIES:Religious & Spiritual,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9d8f917f-b68c-4c83-b0ff-78bb2f0aa19c058a4b95-f09b-4fea-b282-92a3261a6b7f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143140Z CREATED:20260523T142552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143140Z UID:8727-1787328000-1787335200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Welcome (Back) Fest DESCRIPTION:Welcome (Back) Fest\n\nWe’re so excited to begin another year that we’re throwing a party! \nEnjoy music\, snacks\, and (re)connecting with music students\, faculty\, and staff at this fun outdoor informational festival. Stop by to just say hi/get a question answered or stay for the full time\, enjoying the snacks and conversation. \nAnd don’t forget to enter the drawing to win 1 of 5 gift cards to Franklin St restaurants! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 4:00 PM\n to 5:30 PM EDT\n at Hill Hall Lawn. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/welcome-back-fest/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Building & Social Activities,Films, Music, & Performing Arts,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/7c66eef8-7931-42e9-a891-e3ff4c4b07fbfc1cbffc-8e27-421f-80ef-7ae83f8f3666.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143146Z CREATED:20260817T143146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143146Z UID:10253-1787328000-1787335200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:JCF Boba + Origami Night DESCRIPTION:JCF Boba + Origami Night\n\nWelcome to JCF! Kick off the semester with fresh boba (and nuggets)\, great conversation\, and a bit of friendly competition. We’re setting up crafting tables with plenty of origami paper and folding guides for all skill levels. Kick back and chill or test your skills in multiple categories for the chance to win a prize! Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime–invite your friends to join! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 4:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at GSU-3411. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/jcf-boba-origami-night/ CATEGORIES:Religious & Spiritual,Social,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/73e2917f-aa16-45cb-b689-5f28840e7cd53992588c-a3ae-40de-af2c-83168ee785f4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143152Z CREATED:20260817T143152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143152Z UID:10255-1787331600-1787338800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Movie & Game Night DESCRIPTION:Movie & Game Night\n\nCome hang out and celebrate making it through the first week of class with a movie and game night in the Wesley Building.  Plus\, we’ll have coloring sheets\, some craft supplies\, and free dinner for the first 50! \nThe Wesley Building is the yellow building on the corner of Rosemary and Henderson Streets\, across Rosemary Street from Tru Deli. \nWant to learn more about UNC Wesley Campus Ministry?  Check out uncwesley.org \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 7:00 PM EDT\n at Wesley Building. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/movie-game-night/ CATEGORIES:Religious & Spiritual,Spirituality,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9bc3814b-7eb6-4274-98d6-13490e5f44c49e62ffa1-3632-4fc6-8531-39caba0803c7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143157Z CREATED:20260817T143157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143157Z UID:10258-1787331600-1787338800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Battleship! DESCRIPTION:Battleship!\n\nFour person teams load into canoes at Kessing Outdoor Pool and dump water into other teams’ boats using buckets and kickboards. Teams are eliminated as canoes capsize\, players fall out\, or the canoe sinks. Last boat floating wins! See if you have what it takes to stay afloat! \nBattleship will be hosted on Friday\, August 21st with heats starting at 5:00pm at Kessing Pool. Teams will be divided into two heats during their registered time slot to determine who advances into a final heat to determine a winner for each division. Join the league for tons of fun and to celebrate the start of a new semester! \nView a video of previous live action here! \nParticipants must register on IMLeagues in order to participate! \nWhere: Kessing Outdoor Pool \nDate: Friday\, August 21st \nFirst heats begin at 5pm \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Kessing Outdoor Pool. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/battleship/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Athletics,Carolina After Dark,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/b170a6d7-91a1-46b9-9081-69cc303ad0ed375c564e-4e09-4836-a5b7-74d71ec56b3a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143230Z CREATED:20260817T143230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143230Z UID:10267-1787331600-1787338800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Sunset Stand-Up Paddle Boarding DESCRIPTION:Sunset Stand-Up Paddle Boarding\n\nJoin us for an evening of stand-up paddle boarding! As a group\, we will \nlaunch from the Farrington Point boat launch at Jordan Lake and venture out on a paddle trail towards a section of the lake known for its nesting Osprey\, Bald Eagles\, and Peregrine Falcons. \nNo experience is necessary for this trip – if you’ve never paddle boarded before\, we’ll teach you the basics before we head out onto open water. \n  \nView our detailed trip description and itinerary HERE. \n  \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 9:00 PM EDT\n at Jordan Lake\, Chapel Hill\, NC. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/sunset-stand-up-paddle-boarding/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Campus Life Experience: Campus Life & Personal Well-Being,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0724c36d-9823-472d-9231-031d896f30d859bcb559-80b9-4d41-af92-466f912fbffb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143203Z CREATED:20260817T143203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143203Z UID:10260-1787335200-1787342400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Student Government Welcome Reception DESCRIPTION:Student Government Welcome Reception\n\nKick off the year with Student Government at our Welcome Reception! Join students from across Carolina for an evening of free food\, live entertainment\, and great conversation as we celebrate the start of a new academic year. \nMeet and connect with leaders from Student Government and across the University\, learn about opportunities to get involved\, and hear more about what’s ahead for Carolina this year. Whether you’re already involved or simply want to meet new people and learn more about your campus\, everyone is welcome. \nCome for the food and entertainment\, stay for the people\, and help us kick off an exciting year at Carolina. \nGo Heels! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Great Hall\, Carolina Union . URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/student-government-welcome-reception/ CATEGORIES:Carolina After Dark,Community Building & Social Activities,Elections & Student Governance,Leadership Development,Social,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e4698cab-e3f5-4e3b-88ac-99117e50fe0e7d5ac2d5-d43f-4273-89b4-55db5437efd6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143209Z CREATED:20260817T143209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143209Z UID:10262-1787335200-1787342400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Signature Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Signature Shabbat\n\nJoin us for our first Shabbat of the semester. Services begin at 6pm\, and dinner will begin at 6:45pm. UNC students\, faculty\, and staff are invited. Our signature shabbat has a menu that includes challah and mezzo\, greek salad\, salmon seared with garlic and herbs\, tofu seared with garlic and herbs\, rosemary roasted potatoes\, roasted broccoli with garlic\, and dessert and fruit. Everything is nut free and dairy free. Everything except the challah is gluten free. RSVP is required at: nchillel.org/uncevents.  \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at North Carolina Hillel. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/signature-shabbat/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Culture & Identity,Religious & Spiritual,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/f6c28ead-2521-4623-bcaa-84975e2d8ab76a5b4b29-dae3-4814-ae03-0e56f9e744d2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T201500 DTSTAMP:20260817T143214Z CREATED:20260623T142718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143214Z UID:8934-1787336100-1787343300@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Luau on the Lawn DESCRIPTION:Luau on the Lawn\n\nKick off your weekend with Newman’s Luau on the Lawn: meet new friends over hamburgers on the grill\, watermelon\, sweet treats\, axe-throwing\, corn hole and more. \nComience su fin de semana con Newman’s Luau on the Lawn: conozca nuevos amigos mientras disfruta de hamburguesas a la parrilla\, sandía\, dulces\, lanzamiento de hachas\, corn hole y más. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 6:15 PM\n to 8:30 PM EDT\n at UNC Newman Catholic Activity Center. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/luau-on-the-lawn/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Religious & Spiritual,Spirituality,UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2eade3cd-8166-4b49-9b41-d3aa79196174ef5d73b1-9c3b-421f-be86-a967f72ce2e4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260817T143220Z CREATED:20260806T143003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143220Z UID:9807-1787337000-1787344200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Weekly Home Gathering DESCRIPTION:Weekly Home Gathering\n\nJoin us for weekly home gatherings with dinner and rides provided. RSVP is required: tinyurl.com/fridayfamily26 \n\n\n\n From Friday\, August 21\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 8:30 PM EDT\n at Sign-up for details. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/weekly-home-gathering-5/ CATEGORIES:Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-17003471.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c518874b-e5fb-43c4-876d-1af6515e775b46984434-a27c-41dd-8d20-3b901f0ed1dc-4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR