UNC Student Affairs

Coffee Break at HSL
2026-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Coffee Break at HSL

Need a pick-me-up to prep for finals? Have a cup of coffee on us!
When: Tuesday, May 5 from 2m to 4pm
Where: Health Sciences Library

From Tuesday, May 5, 2026 2:00 PM
to 4:00 PM EDT
at Health Sciences Library.

Pepperoni the Therapy Dog
2026-05-05 11:00 - 13:00
Pepperoni the Therapy Dog

Take a break and unwind with Pepperoni, the therapy dog!

From Tuesday, May 5, 2026 11:00 AM
to 1:00 PM EDT
at Davis Library.

Finals Bootcamp
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
Finals Bootcamp

Come study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals, work among other students, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available!

From Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:00 AM
to 5:00 PM EDT
at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center).

Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:30
Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group

This is a mutual-support group facilitated by Student Wellness staff for students in, seeking, or curious about recovery. Please reach out here or email recovery@unc.edu if you’re interested in joining or want to ask about other substance use resources!
Our support group goals are the following:

Community support: Helping students foster peer support networks; presenting safe and attainable space for students to be honest with themselves and others about struggles and achievements; prioritizing facilitation over leading the group (students become leading participants); reminding students to look for similarities across seemingly different lived experiences. Focus on diversifying and making recovery spaces as inclusive as possible through an intersectional lens.
Recovery capital: Acknowledging students’ skills and strengths; discussing and specifying goals and areas of improvement; planning actionable objectives; and recognizing the value of being where our feet are now. Each month, we will incorporate skills for managing stress and triggers and clarify student values that may positively impact recovery.
Empowerment: Encouraging students to share their experiences and utilize their agency for recovery, academics, interpersonal relationships, and the other eight dimensions of wellness. Prioritizing strategies to build students’ resiliency through topics and themes they can apply throughout adulthood.

**Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is NOT open to observers or for educational purposes.

From Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM
to 6:30 PM EDT
at Student Wellness.

GRAYSON the Therapy Dog at HSL
2026-05-04 14:00 - 16:00
GRAYSON the Therapy Dog at HSL

GRAYSON, the School of Dentistry’s rehabilitative facility dog, will be making an extra-special appearance in the Health Sciences Library during Week of Balance.

From Monday, May 4, 2026 2:00 PM
to 4:00 PM EDT
at Health Sciences Library.

Finals Bootcamp
2026-05-04 10:00 - 12:00
Finals Bootcamp

Come study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals, work among other students, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available!

From Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00 AM
to 5:00 PM EDT
at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center).

UNC Baroque Ensemble & Consort of Viols Spring Concert
2026-05-03 19:30 - 21:30
UNC Baroque Ensemble & Consort of Viols Spring Concert

UNC Baroque Ensemble and Consort of Viols, directed by Brent Wissick

TBA

Please plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.

From Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:30 PM
to 9:00 PM EDT
at Person Hall.

Dinner & Devo
2026-05-03 18:30 - 20:30
Dinner & Devo

–Like Dinner and Worship, but finals edition. It’s your perfect Spiritual study break!
The night starts with a FREE dinner at 6:30 PM in the Wesley Building (201 E. Rosemary St, gluten-free and vegan options provided, and let us know if you have other dietary needs), then we’ll head over to the sanctuary of University UMC to sing Christmas Carols at 7:30 PM (150 E. Franklin St).
You can learn more about UNC Wesley or sign-up for our e-mails at uncwesley.org.

From Sunday, May 3, 2026 6:30 PM
to 8:30 PM EDT
at Wesley Building.

Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection

Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum.
This is a free, walk-in event – no RSVP required.
This 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. Check out the Ackland’s Events Calendar for other CLE offerings.

Photo by Cammel’s Photography

From Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:00 PM
to 1:30 PM EDT
at Ackland Art Museum.

Sunday Worship Celebration with Agapé Campus Ministry
2026-05-03 11:30 - 13:30
Sunday Worship Celebration with Agapé Campus Ministry

Come worship with us! We meet for rides in front of the Union (across the street from the bus stop) at 11:10am. Please rsvp if you plan to join us so we can make sure you have a spot!

From Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM EDT
at Agapé Harvest Church Ministry Center.

A2F Sunday Service
2026-05-03 11:00 - 13:00
A2F Sunday Service

Join us for Sunday Service at Alston Ridge elementary in Cary at 11:00 AM!
Free lunch after, rides available (if you need a ride, fill out this form!).

From Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM
to 1:00 PM EDT
at Alston Ridge Elementary.

Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang, piano and director
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:00
Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang, piano and director

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 PM
to 9:45 PM EDT
at Memorial Hall.

Asian American Center Arts & Research Showcase
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Asian American Center Arts & Research Showcase

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 6-8pm at the Kenan Conference Center (300 Kenan Center Drive) first floor for an Arts and Research Showcase to celebrate the end of the year!
Undergraduate and graduate students will be presenting their research related to the critical understanding of Asian American communities, cultures and histories.
Free parking will be available at the adjacent Kenan Flagler Parking Deck: https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/university_of_north_carolina_at_chapel_hill_school_of_business_deck/27514/chapel_hill/?arriving=202604140930&leaving=202604141130

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM EDT
at Kenan Center.

UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity Build
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00
UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity Build

Put your hard hats on and join fellow UNC students to help build a house in Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s new neighborhood, Weaver’s Grove! With morning and afternoon shifts available, you can spend some of your Saturday helping our community! Students gain hands-on experience with real-world issues to enhance their learning. They will also receive education from community leaders about best practices in affordable housing, the history of Weavers Grove, and the state of housing in Chapel Hill.

Sign up HERE:
https://orangehabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/unchabitat/
Join our GroupMe for all details about rides and further build info!

You must sign up through Volunteer Hub to be able to attend!

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM
to 4:00 PM EDT
at Weaver.

Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00
Tour: A Closer Look at the Collection

Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum.
This is a free, walk-in event – no RSVP required.
This 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. Check out the Ackland’s Events Calendar for other CLE offerings.

Photo by Cammel’s Photography

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM
to 1:30 PM EDT
at Ackland Art Museum.

Admitted Students Day @ MVSS
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00
Admitted Students Day @ MVSS

Come visit the Military & Veteran Student Success Center open house on Admitted Students Day May 2nd! We’re located on the first floor of Student Academic Services Building (SASB) South and will be open from 12:00 to 4:00.
Also check out our table at the Student Union and meet a few of our MVSS staff!

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 PM
to 4:00 PM EDT
at Military & Veteran Student Success.

The Latest News on Local News
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00
The Latest News on Local News

Local newspapers were once an indispensable part of Americans’ news diets, sustained by subscriptions, advertisers, and the commitments of reporters, editors, and publishers. The news ecosystem has changed dramatically in the past two decades as newspapers have been replaced by social media. What are the implications? And what does it take to build and sustain local news outlets today?
Featuring

Marisa Porto, Knight Chair in Local News and Sustainability, Hussman School of Journalism

Erica Perel, Operations Director, Tiny News Collective

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM
to 2:00 PM EDT
at Drakeford Library Complex.

Drawing in the Galleries
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
Drawing in the Galleries

Join the Ackland Art Museum for our popular Drawing in the Galleries program this month during Studio Saturday! Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection.
Participants all draw from one object using their own gallery-safe materials (paper/notebooks and dry media like crayons and pencils), then discuss what they’ve noticed through the process of drawing.
This is a free public program. No registration required; all skill levels are welcome.

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM EDT
at Ackland Art Museum.

UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity Build
2026-05-02 08:30 - 10:30
UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity Build

Put your hard hats on and join fellow UNC students to help build a house in Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s new neighborhood, Weaver’s Grove! With morning and afternoon shifts available, you can spend some of your Saturday helping our community! Students gain hands-on experience with real-world issues to enhance their learning. They will also receive education from community leaders about best practices in affordable housing, the history of Weavers Grove, and the state of housing in Chapel Hill.

Sign up HERE:
https://orangehabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/unchabitat/
Join our GroupMe for all details about rides and further build info!

You must sign up through Volunteer Hub to be able to attend!

From Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:30 AM
to 12:00 PM EDT
at Weaver.

Arab American Heritage Festival
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
Arab American Heritage Festival

In cooperation with the National Humanities Center, CMEIS is proud to present our 2026 Arab American Heritage Festival on May 1st at 6PM. Please join us in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium of the FedEx Global Education Center to see performances by:

From Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM EDT
at FedEx Global Education Center.

Make a Toadstool Bookmark!
2026-05-01 15:00 - 17:00
Make a Toadstool Bookmark!

Take a break to bring balance to your finals week and make a felt toadstool bookmark at the Library MakerSpace! Instructions on how to sew the bookmark and any materials needed will be provided.

The event will take place in the Library MakerSpace on the entry level of the Undergraduate Library across from the service desk.

From Friday, May 1, 2026 3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM EDT
at Library MakerSpace.

Semester Revue: Student Research & Responses to the Collection
2026-05-01 14:00 - 16:00
Semester Revue: Student Research & Responses to the Collection

Each semester, the Ackland Art Museum works with thousands of UNC-Chapel Hill students through courses and internships. The Semester Revue offers a glimpse into the quality and variety of the students’ research, projects, and performances. Come learn about the collection and see it anew through their short, dynamic presentations.
The Ackland Semester Revue is part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience program. Scan the QR code at the event for CLE credit.

From Friday, May 1, 2026 2:00 PM
to 3:30 PM EDT
at Ackland Art Museum.

Tour: A Closer Look at "Color Concentrated"
2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00
Tour: A Closer Look at “Color Concentrated”

Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum. Today’s tour looks at Color Concentrated: A Salon-Style Show from the Robertson Collection.
This is a free, walk-in event – no RSVP required. Visit the Ackland’s Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming public programming.
This 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.

Image credit: Vassily Kandinsky, Russian, 1866-1944, Study for Autumn Landscape with Boats (detail), 1908, oil on board, 12 ×15 3/8 inches (30.5 ×40 cm). Lent by the Robertson Foundation, in honor of Julian and Josie Robertson.

From Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 PM
to 1:30 PM EDT
at Ackland Art Museum.

Coffee Break at Davis Library
2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00
Coffee Break at Davis Library

Need a pick-me-up to prep for finals? Have a cup of coffee on us!
When: Friday, May 1 from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Davis Library

From Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 PM
to 3:00 PM EDT
at Davis Library.
