For Carolina students who find themselves in the Chapel Hill area for some part or all of fall break, there is still plenty to do. Take a look at the suggestions below from Student Affairs.
Campus Recreation
- Join Campus Recreation for free fall break yoga on Hooker Fields.
- Ram’s Head Recreation Center and Bowman Gray Memorial Pool will remain open.
Carolina Center for Public Service
- Volunteer with the Carolina Center for Public Service for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Carolina Dining Services
- Check Carolina Dining Services hours, including dining halls and restaurants on campus.
Carolina Union
- The Carolina Union will remain open Oct. 16-18 from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. It will be closed on Oct. 19 and open on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Carolina Veterans Resource Center
- The Carolina Veterans Resource Center (CVRC) will remain open to veterans and military-connected students.
Cyber Bowl
- This October, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University and Duke University will compete in a month-long test of cyber skills to earn bragging rights and win prizes.
First Responder Fun Run & Food Drive
- UNC Police and the Durham Rescue Mission are hosting their First Responder Fun Run & Food Drive. This community event aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those facing food insecurity.
Heels Care Network
- Check out a variety of events on the Heels Care Network website.
Heel Life
- There are a number of events listed on Heel Life for students, including theater at PlayMakers Repertory Company ($10 student tickets!), and other fun activities.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Join the North Carolina Botanical Garden and explore the wonders of nature through fun, hands-on activity stations set up throughout the garden, including carnivorous plants, live animal encounters, native bees, painting with acorn ink, birdwatching, leaf art, and fairy house building.
University Libraries
- The Undergraduate Library, Health Sciences Library and Wilson Library will be open Thursday and Friday; Davis Library will have hours Saturday and Sunday.
- In addition, University Libraries’ online resources are available 24/7. And fall break is a great time to stream a movie, read an online book, or check out the news, all free through the library system.