The University is currently operating under normal conditions Carolina gave Claire Klein the opportunity to research autism across the lifespan Long before Claire Klein enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill her journey into autism research began on horseback Teaching children how to ride horses at a YMCA summer camp near her childhood home of San Diego Klein worked with many kids with intellectual or developmental disabilities Klein found herself drawn to working with the autistic population and that burgeoning passion led her to pursue a career in the field In May, Klein will end her studies in the UNC College of Arts and Science’s clinical psychology graduate program with top honors — earning the prestigious Martin S Wallach Award for outstanding graduate student Klein was one of 14 clinical psychology students at Carolina to land an internship on Match Day, matching with her top choice of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh Klein will receive her UNC-Chapel Hill degree after completing that internship Emotions bubble to the surface for Klein as she thinks about leaving Carolina the place where she found her footing as an emerging “The wealth of resources and training opportunities is what made UNC such a wonderful place for me to learn and grow.” Klein got her formal start in autism research as a psychology undergraduate at Claremont McKenna College working at the school’s Claremont Autism Center She then worked as a research assistant at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain in New York for two years before applying for graduate programs in clinical psychology Klein chose Carolina because of the sterling reputation of the clinical psychology department — ranked second in the country — and because of the opportunity to work under executive director Laura Grofer Klinger at the University’s TEACCH Autism Program TEACCH is a University-based system of community regional centers that serves the clinical training and research needs of autistic individuals their families and professionals across North Carolina TEACCH is unique in its focus on care for autistic individuals across the lifespan “There are so many researchers in the field of early intervention and working with younger children and their families but there are fewer researchers focusing on adulthood and I made the choice to go where the field needed more people,” Klein said Klein has made her mark with her research on aging and autism a relatively new area of study in the field “Working at a place that has such a long history in the field and supports autistic individuals across the lifespan was so appealing to me “The opportunity to round out my experiences between research our training department and our residential program has made me a stronger clinician and researcher.” Klein’s dissertation explores developmental trajectories in autistic individuals from childhood through midlife and older age. Her work has led to invitations to present at several prestigious events, such as the International Society for Autism Research’s annual conference Alongside United Kingdom colleague Gavin Stewart Klein is currently leading an international interest group of researchers focused on building collaborative efforts for autism research in midlife and older age “I was excited about it because it’s one of the few sites where I can continue to pursue interest across the lifespan “It’s a nice next step for my research interests especially given how small this field is of aging and autism It’s really special that I’ll be able to further my training in Pittsburgh.” As Spring Commencement approaches, Carolina is celebrating the Class of 2025. Learn more about their accomplishments with these stories learn about Viti Pathak and the impact bhangra had on her time at Carolina One undergraduate and three graduate students earned the first degrees from the UNC School of Data Science and Society The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems Heather Wasser focuses her work on safe infant feeding a concern after the storm hit western North Carolina Neha Varrier did CPR on a patient until help arrived nearly a thousand Tar Heels got help from fellow students through this free Learning Center program © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Woolworths Group has worked hard to offer the best possible convenience range and quality to the 24 million customers we serve each week across our growing network of businesses sustainability means constantly improving the ways we work to have a positive impact on our team our customers and the communities we serve – and in doing so creating a better tomorrow news and information from Woolworths Group and its brands Woolworths Group is proud to have 372,000 shareholders many of whom are everyday mum and dad investors Millions more are also indirect shareholders in Woolworths Group through their superannuation funds 2019: Endeavour Drinks announced today that is has acquired leading McLaren Vale winery Chapel Hill Chapel Hill will become part of the newly formed which will also house Endeavour Drinks’ existing portfolio of premium and regional wine brands: Krondorf (Barossa Valley) Isabel Estate (Marlborough) and Riddoch (Coonawarra) Steve Donohue said: “This development is an important step in further enhancing our wine business ahead of the proposed transition of Endeavour Drinks to a stand-alone business after the planned merger with ALH in 2020 “Welcoming Chapel Hill to the 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Endeavour team to continue to enhance the wonderful reputation and pedigree that Chapel Hill has garnered since it was established in 1971.” The Pinnacle Drinks business encompasses a wide range of important wine assets These include numerous winegrowing partnerships across Australia and New Zealand winemaking and wine storage facilities in the Barossa and Marlborough New Zealand and wine packaging and bottling facilities in Barossa and McLaren Vale Marketing and product development teams are located in South Australia and New South Wales and an export team is located in Sydney and London The inclusion of Chapel Hill deepens Pinnacle’s long-term participation in the Australian wine industry and reinforces its commitment to McLaren Vale where the Vinpac wine bottling facility has operated since 2001 The first vines at Chapel Hill were planted on shallow rocky soils in 1972 and the first vintage was 1975 The Chapel itself is perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge with sweeping views back over McLaren Vale and the Gulf of St Vincent ·       Trophy for Best Cabernet at the 2018 Sydney Royal Wine Show ·       Trophy for Best Other White Varietal at the 2018 Sydney Royal Wine Show ·       International Winemaker of The Year at the 2007 International Wine & Spirits Competition ·       2010 Bushing Monarch award for the Best Wine at the McLaren Vale Wine Show ·       Long-time Halliday 5 Red Star Winery Key awards for brands from Paragon Wine Estates: ·       Jimmy Watson Trophy awarded in 1980 to the 1979 Krondorf Cabernet Sauvignon ·       Gold medals to 2017 Krondorf Barossa Shiraz at the 2019 China Wine & Spirits Awards and 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition  ·       Platinum to 2016 Krondorf Symmetry Shiraz at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards ·       Air New Zealand Award in 2017 to the 2016 Isabel Estate Marlborough Chardonnay ·       Trophy at the 2017 Marlborough Wine Show to the 2016 Isabel Estate Wild Barrique Marlborough Chardonnay ·       Gold medal to 2016 Isabel Estate Chardonnay at the 2017 NZ International Wine Show  ·       Jimmy Watson Trophy awarded in 1987 to the 1986 Riddoch Cabernet Shiraz ·       Trophy for Best Red Wine at the 2018 Japan Wine Challenge ·       Gold medal to 2017 Riddoch Merlot at the China Wine & Spirits Awards ·       Trophy and gold medal to 2015 Riddoch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2018 Japan Wine Challenge We are on a mission to deliver the best in convenience Woolworths Group acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their strengths and enduring connection to lands waters and skies as the Custodians of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet We are committed to actively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey through listening and learning caring deeply for our communities and working together for a better tomorrow Read more about our commitment to reconciliation Adrian Schrinner is working hard to keep Brisbane moving By delivering new infrastructure for a growing city and investing in Brisbane’s lifestyle Adrian is focused on delivering projects that help build a better Brisbane City-shaping projects like the turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro as well as the Moggill Road Corridor and Beams Road upgrades are helping keep Brisbane moving while destinations like Howard Smith Wharves Hanlon Park and Bradbury Park have made Brisbane's lifestyle even better Adrian is firmly focused on improving the areas where most residents live and his “suburbs first” guarantee is ensuring at least 80 per cent of all Council expenditure is invested in the suburbs Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor he is determined to ensure Brisbane keeps getting better Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor Complete the contact form to write to the Lord Mayor online Write to:\r\nOffice of the Lord Mayor \r\nGPO Box 2287 \r\nBrisbane Qld 4001 Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government by population It’s made up of 26 wards and 27 councillors.  eligible residents elect a councillor for their ward and the Lord Mayor.  You can find out about your ward and local councillor including biography and contact information You can also download a summary of the current councillors and ward areas PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified 30 April 2024 Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps The Bracken Ridge Ward comprises the suburbs of Bracken Ridge 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6000\r\nEmail: Bracken Ridge Ward Office 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Councillor Sandy Landers was appointed Councillor for Bracken Ridge Ward in October 2019 and elected as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Administration in 2020 Sandy is a Brisbane girl who has lived the majority of her life on the Northside She was raised in Brighton and went to Bracken Ridge State High School where she was School Vice-captain Courtney and Jordan in the district with both of them now working after obtaining their tertiary qualifications After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post Graduate Degree in Teaching Sandy taught in our state schools for over 20 years including Craigslea and Albany Creek State High Schools Sandy had extensive experience working in State and Federal Governments and understands what is required to get things done One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups music and community groups; to being a JP and to rolling up her sleeves with the hundreds and hundreds of other Brisbanites as part of the mud army when the devastating floods affected our great city Sandy sees being a local Councillor as an extension of what she’s been doing as a volunteer for years She also supports other passionate members of the community who have great ideas Sandy wants the Bracken Ridge Ward to be the best place in Brisbane to live and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee The Calamvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Algester Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3131 7022\r\nEmail: Calamvale Ward Office Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Emily Kim is the Councillor for Calamvale Ward and advocates for Brisbane’s largest council ward by area born and raised in Calamvale and she now lives just five minutes down the road from her family home and spread a simple but important message:  It’s time for our local suburbs to get more value out of their council rates the work of delivering change begins in earnest This means working with all levels of government pulling every lever at her disposal to deliver local fixes and upgrades and bringing new energy to our suburbs by organising new local activities Emily grew up volunteering for her local church and continues her proud association with community including volunteering as a member of the Calamvale Lions Emily’s love for her community also inspired her to work with local State Members of Parliament the late Duncan Pegg and then James Martin MP Emily represented Queensland at the National Powerlifting Championships Emily knows the legacy that good services in our local suburbs can provide for future generations which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee and spread a simple but important message:  which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee Central Ward comprises the Central Business District Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Phone: 07 3403 0254\r\nEmail: Central Ward Office Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm When elected as Central Ward’s first female Councillor in 2012 Vicki made a commitment to work tirelessly every day to make Brisbane’s vibrant inner northern villages the best place to work rest and play in Australia’s New World City the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong passionate and effective representation it deserves A passionate advocate for Brisbane’s unique local environment Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward enhancing the natural lungs of our city and improving our green canopy Along with her passion for improving Brisbane’s natural environment Vicki has also secured and delivered record funds to ensure Central Ward’s roads are smooth and footpaths are well maintained Vicki is also proud to have delivered increased CityCat and CityGlider services to ensure local residents can get around our area quickly As the Councillor for the capital of Australia’s third-largest city Vicki is focussed on ensuring Brisbane continues to be a city of inspiration Vicki was proud to be instrumental in delivering the award-winning Howard Smith Wharves precinct which has quickly become Brisbane’s favourite backyard Working alongside our amazing arts community Vicki is proud to be part of a Council that supports and provides funding for so many landmark events including the: She is also working on a plan to revitalise the riverside precinct delivering more jobs more opportunity and more reasons to love our city Re-elected by her community for a third term Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee Vicki loves connecting with local residents businesses and community groups wherever and whenever she can As a member and supporter of many local community groups Vicki loves nothing more than working and spending time with those who share her enthusiasm and pride for Brisbane’s inner north Some of the groups Vicki is proud to be associated with include: Vicki is also honoured to be Patron of the Merthyr Croquet Club Nash Theatre and the Spring Hill Men’s Shed As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule Vicki is passionate about Brisbane’s future and looks forward to continuing working with her community to ensure the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Phone: 07 3407 1400\r\nEmail: Chandler Ward Office Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Ryan Murphy is a lifelong resident of Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and as Councillor for Chandler Ward is committed to delivering for his constituents Ryan attended Carina State School and then Iona College at Lindum before going on to further study at the University of Queensland he was employed in the private sector as a public relations consultant to some of Queensland’s largest infrastructure and resource projects Ryan has lived in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs his whole life His priorities for the area include improving local roads and parks strengthening local community organisations and ensuring the views of residents are heard on planning and development issues He is actively involved in supporting a wide variety of local community groups in the Chandler Ward and serves as Patron of the following community organisations: Ryan is an associate with the Public Relations Institute of Australia and is the founder of the Wakerley Christmas Carols Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee The Coorparoo Ward comprises the suburbs of Coorparoo Stones Corner and parts of Camp Hill and Woolloongabba Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Phone: 07 3403 2101\r\nEmail: Coorparoo Ward Office Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham is proud to work with residents environment and community groups in her role representing more than 45,000 people in the Ward of Coorparoo She has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism and Marketing) and early in her career worked as a radio and television journalist in regional centres and in Sydney Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family after having previously lived at Greenslopes She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position Fiona is a Director on the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation She has become an advocate alongside local residents Sue and Lloyd Clarke who have fought for the criminalisation of coercive control and promoting healthy and respectful family relationships Fiona has been a finalist in the Australia-wide McKinnon Prize which recognises outstanding political leadership and inspires leaders to deliver positive impact to their communities With two young boys keeping her focused on a better Brisbane for tomorrow Fiona is passionate about striking a balance between affordability and liveability Fiona has been appointed to the role of Deputy Mayor of Brisbane and is as dedicated as ever to keep Brisbane moving Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position The Deagon Ward comprises the suburbs of Boondall most of Geebung and Zillmere and the industrial side of Virginia It also includes Moreton Island (including the townships of Bulwer Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6011\r\nEmail: Deagon Ward Office Level 1, Suite 2A/47 Brighton Road, Sandgate Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Jared Cassidy has represented the Deagon Ward since August 2015 He grew up in the local area and attended Shorncliffe State School and Nudgee College His family has called the Deagon Ward community home for five generations and have run businesses and been involved in community and sports groups for decades Before becoming the Councillor he worked in both the public and private sectors Jared previously worked for the Federal Member for Lilley He has also been an academic tutor at Griffith University and Nudgee College and has run his own small business Jared completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Government in 2008 and a Master of International Relations in 2013 Jared spends most of his time with local residents and community groups He is a strong supporter of the many community and sporting organisations in the Deagon Ward and is a member and patron of many local organisations He supports a wide range of community events like the Einbunpin Festival as Chairperson South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the patron of the following organisations: Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page The Doboy Ward comprises the suburbs of Belmont Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Phone: 07 3407 8800\r\nEmail: Doboy Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Lisa believes in bringing the community together by building better infrastructure supporting community groups and improving green spaces Growing up in Stanthorpe as one of eight children Lisa knows the value of hard work and isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves to get things done Seeing the positive outcomes of strong community ties in her youth Lisa knows that the community is at its best when it works together and has strong leadership After completing her high school education in Stanthorpe Lisa moved to Carina in 2009 to commence study at the University of Queensland where she gained a Bachelor of Communication where she now resides with her husband Todd and their two young daughters Lisa values the beautiful greenspaces within Doboy Ward and understands the importance of improving Lisa and Todd started their own small business The experience of being a business owner has enabled Lisa to understand the importance of listening to as well as ensuring every dollar is invested wisely Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of areas Her background in politics has given her a real hands on sense of what people need and want in their communities When the role of Councillor for Doboy Ward became available Lisa was ready to step in and serve the community Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee Lisa believes in putting people first and in the inclusion and representation of all getting involved in local community groups preserving green spaces and improving sporting facilities Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee The Enoggera Ward comprises the suburbs of Enoggera 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Phone: 07 3407 2510\r\nEmail: Enoggera Ward Office 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Andrew Wines is a long time committed northsider residing in Gaythorne He attended high school at what is today Mt Maria College with Campuses at Enoggera and Mitchelton Councillor Wines holds a Business Degree from QUT with a dual major in Economics and Marketing Councillor Wines worked in project management Councillor Wines believes that Council should be committed to a better Brisbane through improved transport Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website The Forest Lake Ward comprises of the suburbs of Inala Ellen Grove east of Centenary Highway and Durack west of Blunder Road Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Phone: 07 3407 1211\r\nEmail: Forest Lake Ward Office Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Charles Strunk was elected on 19 March 2016 as Councillor for the new Ward of Forest Lake Charles served as an Electorate Officer for Hon Henry Palaszczuk MP in her role as State Member for Inala and Premier Charles has worked extensively in the private sector for 27 years in sales and management for a number of retail chain stores in Brisbane He is a Community Advocate and Volunteer with many local groups including Forest Lake Lions Club South West Progress Association and Forest Lake Graffiti Busters Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee The Hamilton Ward comprises the Brisbane northside suburbs of Albion It also includes the non-residential areas of Brisbane Airport Eagle Farm and the northern shore of the Brisbane Port 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Phone: 07 3403 1095\r\nEmail: Hamilton Ward Office 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Julia is a proud Hamilton Ward resident who is passionate about representing her community As a professional and working mum she understands the challenges facing residents whether they are a small business owner Julia had a diverse career and most recently worked for a peak industry body as a Senior Policy Advisor experience and enthusiasm to be an effective voice at City Hall Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee The Holland Park Ward comprises the suburbs of Camp Hill Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Phone: 07 3403 7791\r\nEmail: Holland Park Ward Office Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Krista Adams was elected as Councillor for the ward of Wishart in 2008 Krista has been appointed to a variety of senior management roles Initially taking on the role of Chair of Council she has been a Civic Cabinet Chair for Lifestyle Finance and Economic Development then Public and Active Transport Economic and Tourism Development Electoral boundary changes in 2016 mean Krista now represents the Holland Park Ward and following the 2020 Council election Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Krista was appointed the Civic Cabinet Chair of the newly established Economic Development and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee in 2021 Krista decided to step down as Deputy Mayor and now serves the residents of Brisbane as a member of the Environment Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page The Jamboree Ward comprises the suburbs of Jamboree Heights Westlake and parts of Oxley and Ellen Grove Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Phone: 07 3407 7000\r\nEmail: Jamboree Ward Office Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Sarah Hutton was elected Councillor for Jamboree Ward in March 2020 Sarah is a highly experienced communications and marketing professional who has worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors Sarah has led campaigns that have raised millions of dollars for medical research engaged thousands of patients in clinical trials and managed over 2500 volunteers across Queensland She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  Sarah is a lifelong resident of the Centenary suburbs growing up in Westlake and now raising her own family in Darra She has experienced the two distinct communities of the ward and she understands the diverse needs across these suburbs Sarah is focused on ensuring her community is provided the best facilities parks and infrastructure to ensure young and old alike can live their best lives in the Jamboree Ward Having three boys that play in these parks compete on local sporting fields and ride on the new world-class BMX track she understands the importance of improving preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  She is passionate about ensuring Brisbane is a sustainable and visionary city one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee The MacGregor Ward comprises the suburbs of MacGregor Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Phone: 07 3407 8500\r\nEmail: MacGregor Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Steven arrived in Brisbane from Taiwan in 1988 as a 12 year old boy who spoke very little English He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven's family never dreamed that he would one day be involved in politics and become a Councillor for Brisbane City Council Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree His passion for politics developed during his senior school education when he saw how positive political representation can impact and change society Steven remains fluent in Mandarin and understands Cantonese He hopes these skills will help him engage with and draw together MacGregor Ward's many multicultural communities As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds Councillor Huang is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Steven believes in the collective wisdom of the community and is working with local residents in shaping our local suburbs to make sure we deliver a more liveable and prosperous future for our future generations Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page The Marchant Ward comprises the suburbs of parts of Albion North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3407 0707\r\nEmail: Marchant Ward Office North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Danita has been a northsider for the better part of a decade She lives in Stafford Heights with her husband where they are actively involved with local sporting teams and community groups and always strive to support local businesses where she forged a career in media relations and communications Danita is determined to get things done for her community She intends to use her professional skills and local knowledge to: Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee The McDowall Ward comprises the suburbs of McDowall Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 7690\r\nEmail: McDowall Ward Office Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Councillor Davis is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website The Moorooka Ward includes the southern suburbs of Acacia Ridge Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 1730\r\nEmail: Moorooka Ward Office Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Steve Griffiths was re-elected Councillor for Moorooka Ward in March 2020 having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve grew up and was educated in Brisbane attending Griffith University with qualifications in Teaching (Special Education) and then studied at the University of Queensland obtaining a qualification in Social Work His particular interests are in the fields of community development/planning and amenity Steve has also completed a Masters in Social Work (UQ) Steve worked at local schools for the Queensland Department of Education undertook mental health advocacy for the Queensland Department of Health and worked with local peak community organisations such as QCOSS and Project Micah and also with Brisbane City Council undertaking Community Development facilitation Steve has a proven record of working tirelessly for his local community including with residents entrepreneurs and artists to enhance community amenity He has advocated strongly for public and active transport improvements engaged in community consultation on a wide range of issues encouraged community participation and connection and environmental restoration He played an integral role in harnessing resources and addressing the needs of flood-affected residents of Rocklea and Archerfield during and following the devastating 2011 and 2022 Brisbane floods Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website The Morningside Ward includes the suburbs of Balmoral Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Phone: 07 3407 8200\r\nEmail: Morningside Ward Office Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Lucy is a 4171 local who grew up in Hawthorne and now lives in Bulimba with her husband Matt and daughter Maisy She is passionate about the local community having been the past President of the Bulimba Community Centre helped run the I Love Bulimba and 4171 community Facebook group Secretary of the Morningside 1 Camp Seven Neighbourhood Watch and been the volunteer co-ordinator for local ANZAC Day services for many years Lucy will always work hard to ensure that the local community gets the possible outcomes She is someone who understands what it means to be local and will fight to protect the beautiful Morningside Ward community Lucy’s top priorities as the Councillor for Morningside Ward include addressing local traffic congestion issues ensuring local voices are heard when it comes to managing traffic and fighting for improved community facilities to cater for increasing demand Lucy will ensure that much-loved local community events like Hocus Pocus and Movies in the Park will continue for all to enjoy Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee To receive news and events happening in the Morningside Ward email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email The Northgate Ward comprises the suburbs of Nudgee Beach and the parts of Kedron and Chermside to the east of Gympie Road Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Phone: 07 3403 2210\r\nEmail: Northgate Ward Office Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Adam Allan has served Northgate Ward residents since the 2016 Brisbane City Council elections He has a strong belief that the Northgate Ward is a great place to live work and relax with its diverse lifestyle and leisure options He is committed to working with residents to deliver constant improvements within the community along with keeping our city clean Adam has a strong interest in local community and sporting groups and bringing communities together He is in regular contact with local community groups community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business degrees He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of other professional qualifications Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  Prior to entering Council he had a successful career in banking and consulting having worked in Australia and a number of overseas locations This has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  he has a very strong focus on the future of the area how to plan for inevitable change and how to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today He looks forward to continuing to work with the residents of Northgate Ward to deliver a wide range of projects that will benefit the wider community Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website The Paddington Ward comprises the suburbs of Auchenflower 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Phone: 07 3403 2520\r\nEmail: Paddington Ward Office 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Seal was elected as the Councillor for the Paddington Ward in March 2024 has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal is excited to represent the vibrant mix of suburbs within the Paddington Ward which offers unique historical character a diverse community plus the rich culture of First Nations Peoples The community is fortunate to be on the doorstep of Victoria/Barrambin Park which means ‘windy place’ The park holds significant sacred First Nations history and is the ‘green lungs’ of our city Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups driven by her passion for collaborating on initiatives that seek positive outcomes and strengthen community bonds of Chinese and European/Australian heritage who is committed to advocating for ecological sustainability grassroots participatory democracy in decision making and has studied a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts majoring in Illustration at Queensland College of Art She is solution focused and has the desire to create a healthy and happy Paddington Ward community Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee The Pullenvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Anstead Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Phone: 07 3407 0220\r\nEmail: Pullenvale Ward Office Greg Adermann was elected Councillor for Pullenvale Ward in March 2020 after working as a corporate communications executive for a number of blue chip companies for the past 28 years Cr Adermann is a long term resident of Chapel Hill and together with his wife Cia Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland His interest in sports and event management led to his appointment as Marketing Manager for IMG Motorsport which oversaw the former Gold Coast Indy and Bathurst 1000 races he was employed by the leading venue management company in the Asian Pacific region ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website The Runcorn Ward comprises the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills Phone: 07 3407 0566\r\nEmail: Runcorn Ward Office Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Councillor Marx is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for Multicultural Communities Councillor Marx is actively involved in supporting and assisting a wide variety of local community groups within the Runcorn Ward including: Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities functions and any Council events within the Runcorn Ward Contact the Runcorn Ward Office to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues you may have Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward The Tennyson Ward comprises the suburbs of Chelmer and Yeerongpilly and parts of Annerley and Oxley Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Phone: 07 3403 8605\r\nEmail: Tennyson Ward Office Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Nicole Johnston is the only Independent Councillor to be elected to Brisbane City Council in 70 years first elected as the Councillor for Tennyson in March 2008 and then re-elected in 2012 Nicole grew up and was educated in Brisbane studying Law at QUT and Arts at the University of Queensland and she has also completed a Masters in Public Policy Nicole worked in corporate affairs holding senior management positions for two publicly listed Australian companies Nicole lives in Sherwood and is an active member of and volunteer for a number of local community sporting and environmental groups as well as an advocate for local schools and kindergartens Nicole is currently a patron of Graceville Croquet Club Stephens Croquet Club and Centenary Theatre Group Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Parks and Sustainability Committee and the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website The Gabba Ward comprises the suburbs of Kangaroo Point South Brisbane and the western side of Woolloongabba Phone: 07 3403 2165\r\nEmail: The Gabba Ward Office Trina was appointed to the role of The Gabba Ward Councillor in May 2023 and was elected in 2024 She is a renter who currently lives in Woolloongabba but has previously lived and worked in West End Trina is a proud queer woman and immigrant of Filipino and African American ethnicity with a Bachelor of Arts degree Trina worked in senior management roles in state and national arts organisations and in a regional council in the Economic and Community Development area A passionate supporter of grassroots community engagement Trina spends most of her time with residents local community organisations and the diverse people who call The Gabba their professional or personal home Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment The Gap Ward comprises the suburbs of Ashgrove 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Phone: 07 3407 1900\r\nEmail: The Gap Ward Office 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Steve Toomey was first elected to Council in 2016 He was re-elected in 2020 as Councillor for The Gap Ward Before joining Council he worked for a global electrical company as an estimator in their building technologies team Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  he has delivered improvements to local parks footpaths and major infrastructure in the ward He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward He lives in the ward with his wife and children who have both attended local schools His strong sense of community reflects his commitment to work to improve the facilities in the ward for business and families whilst protecting the local environment Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee The Walter Taylor Ward includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket Phone: 07 3407 0005\r\nEmail: Walter Taylor Ward Office Penny has called Brisbane home for over 35 years Known to many as the “Brisbane Coffee Lady” Penny has crafted a niche in the realm of Specialty Coffee in Brisbane and beyond co-founding a wholesale coffee roasting business and numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive board member and she has enjoyed providing value and energy across multiple sectors including the arts small and family business and hospitality.   one thing that has remained consistently strong is her desire to serve people and her community Cr Penny Wolff pours her heart into everything she touches She gives heavily to others through her engagement fundraising and philanthropic developments As a community focused individual and enabler Penny has a genuine drive for helping others through listening Walter Taylor Ward locals love to share their feedback with Penny over a cup of coffee knowledge and experience in the Walter Taylor Ward to: Penny is also active and supportive of many grassroots charities including Women's Legal Services Queensland Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive small and family business and hospitality.   Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  The Wynnum Manly Ward comprises the suburbs of Green Island Phone: 07 3403 2180\r\nEmail: Wynnum Manly Ward Office 3a/212 Bay Terrace (Cnr Pine Street), Wynnum Qld 4178 Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex strives to ensure she sets an example for her children that hard work and forming genuine relationships are the keys to living a happy and fulfilling life Educated at Moreton Bay College during her senior school years Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Alex and her Wynnum-born husband ventured into homeownership at the age of 21 in Manly West while juggling three part-time jobs Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections This proficiency led her to transition into a role centred on stakeholder engagement within her school community fostering collaboration with local businesses Alex has taken an active role in managing her son's football team at the Wynnum Vikings and contributed her time to the committee of Wynnum General Gordon Kindergarten Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years Deeply passionate about the Bayside lifestyle Alex is committed to working with the community to develop and deliver a comprehensive and balanced plan for its future Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment The Code of Conduct for Councillors sets out agreed standards of behaviour They determine how a councillor should act when carrying out official duties Anyone can complain that a councillor has breached the Code of Conduct.  Complaints about a 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At the National Speech and Debate Tournament The first articulates the position he has been assigned to defend — people should have a right to secede from their government — and why it is correct begins to systematically tear down her opponent's views A year later and 800 miles (nearly 1,300 kilometers) away, two teams of high school students convene at the University of North Carolina for the National High School Ethics Bowl finals A moderator asks about the boundaries of discourse — when a public figure dies how do you weigh the value and harm of critical commentary about their life The opposing team asks questions that help everyone to think about the issue more deeply Many a young debater may learn the rhetorical skills to become a successful lawyer or politician subduing an opponent through wit and wordplay But are they learning skills that will make them better citizens of an increasingly complex and contentious republic In an age when many Americans are wondering whether it is still possible to have a principled respectful disagreement over important issues proponents of Ethics Bowl say it points the way teams aren't assigned a specific position on an issue that they have to defend regardless of their beliefs members are given cases to discuss and make their own decisions about what they consider the best position It is — and this is important — OK for them to agree Scoring is based on how deeply they explore the issues who developed the Ethics Bowl as a college philosophy classroom exercise back in 1993 and went on to lead the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl for decades explains what he considers an ethical understanding of an issue in an oral history for the University of Illinois in 2023 the ethical outlooks of people who disagree with you That means not simply being aware of what they’ve said or what they’ve written or being able to develop a nifty debaters’ responses to the viewpoints they hold — but really looking inside the other view and trying to understand it from the other person’s way of looking at the world.” Take the case “See Spot Clone,” about whether it is ever ethical to clone a pet Harpeth Hall from Nashville starts the discussion with six minutes to present their thoughts. There are millions of homeless pets, so the ethical choice is to adopt, they believe. Cloning is self-serving for the human cloning may involve unknown health issues for the cloned pet The team also believes that it is important for people to confront death Miami's Archimedean Upper Conservatory — not to attack and refute but to ask questions that expand the discussion Where do they fit on the ethical continuum what's so wrong with cloning a pet for your own happiness What if there were no possible health problems for the cloned animal What if the animal is not cloned to comfort an owner but for a more noble purpose Would it be ethical to clone a skilled search-and-rescue dog In a society awash in shortcuts and simple solutions simply setting the ground rules for contentious conversations like these can be a high hill to climb it's part of the point: The process of conversation is as important as the outcome A good Ethics Bowl case is one where “two well-meaning individuals can take in all of the same facts and information and come to diametrically opposite value-driven answers,” says Alex Richardson who directed the National Bowl for five years The cases students grapple with include real-life scenarios pulled from the headlines, like the less-than-respectful response to the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson like whether humans should pursue immortality And there are dilemmas that teenagers deal with every day like whether not posting on Instagram about a hate crime in your community makes you complicit That last case was a difficult one for the team from Harpeth Hall but it helped them clarify some of their thoughts around social media Teams have been discussing a group of cases for weeks but they don't know which they'll be asked about That’s when one or two of the teammates generally scurry around the table to huddle Intense whispering and furious scribbling ensue But students say it is not competitive in a traditional sense “It’s not about beating people,” says Lizzie Lyman whose first-year team from Midtown High School in Atlanta lost in the semifinals “When it’s about constructively answering a question and just having a really interesting that’s where you get to have all these amazing conversations.” Part of the point of the Ethics Bowl is to create well-rounded students who ingest other viewpoints and engage without arguing A 2022 survey of participants in nationals found that 100% believed that their critical thinking skills had improved A large majority said their ethical or political beliefs had changed There is clearly a thirst for a different kind of competition The National High School Ethics Bowl is only 12 years old and this year saw 550 teams competing in regional bowls around the country sees herself as a case study in Ethics Bowl benefits she was “kind of a jerk" — “very quick to attack and very rude." In Ethics Bowl she sees herself “turn the discussion to something a lot more respectful Rhiannon Boyd, a judge at this year's competition, a high school teacher and coach and the organizer of the Virginia High School Ethics Bowl, has seen the positive changes. Two of her students last year were on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Their disagreement was great. Could they be on the same team together? In the end, both joined and made it all the way to nationals. Their differing opinions remain. But now, Boyd says, they are “really good friends." ___ AP National Writer Allen G. Breed contributed to this report. joined Bhangra Elite during her first year at Carolina because she saw it as a place where she could celebrate her culture while also connecting with people who loved the energy of dancing the nationally competitive dance team celebrates and promotes bhangra a dance style that originated in the Punjab region of Northern India the first installment of The Well’s “The Last Dance” series featuring graduate dancers Russian and Mandarin and plans to become an international investment lawyer supporters and scholars whose lives the program has transformed Providing access to an affordable college education is at the heart of Carolina’s public mission. As UNC-Chapel Hill marks the 20th anniversary of the Carolina Covenant we celebrate this groundbreaking program that empowers exceptional students to graduate debt-free Press play above to watch the video Being able to graduate debt-free thanks to the Carolina Covenant turned the Martinez sisters’ dreams into reality Segovia-Chumbez’s relationships and science interests The journey of one of the first students to use the financial aid package shows the power of the program In announcing a new series on how Carolina staff and faculty have been spending their free time during the pandemic let me tell you about my Pandemic in Pink Sweater Not only has knitting gotten me through my own dark hours in hospital waiting rooms but it has also helped me respond to the troubles of others Knitting magically transforms love and prayers into everything from cozy shawls for chemotherapy patients to warm hats for premature babies So last March when the country went into lockdown because of the coronavirus the knitter in me saw the opportunity to finish up some current projects and start some new ones I got out a kit I had ordered months ago and planned to add a Pandemic Sweater to a collection that includes a Hurricane Scarf I began to wonder how I could make this a REAL Pandemic Sweater one that captured this moment in time with some of the images we have all become familiar with starting with the iconic electron-microscope closeups of the spiky virus itself I began to build a chart that would fit into the yoke pattern of the sweater a hospital mask and the stock market crash Because the dominant color I had chosen for my sweater kit was a shade close to bubblegum then posted the pattern and photo of the hat on Ravelry adjusting the colors of the Pandemic in Pink chart to fit the colors — pink salmon and burgundy — I had previously selected for the kit Then I posted a photo of the finished sweater with the pattern a big bow and a hanging basket for a potted plant The Pandemic in Pink Sweater was just the beginning of my pandemic knitting experience With all the extra time spent inside for the past 10 months cowls and even a couple of baskets made with super bulky yarn made new friends as I participated in online “knit-alongs” on Zoom — another way to break the enforced isolation caused by the virus I decided to send an email to my fellow communicators to see if other University employees would like to share their pandemic hobbies The photos and stories behind them are so interesting that The Well will feature them in an ongoing series on Fridays To give you a taste of coming attractions, I have included a couple of responses below. We’d love to hear your stories, too. Please email them to me at susan_hudson@unc.edu and put “Pandemic Hobbyist” in the subject line Access all stories in the Carolina’s Pandemic Hobbyist series Brett Phillips: clinical research program supervisor My favorite hobby is making sourdough bread from scratch — two loaves a week it helps me remember to take regular breaks from work to “stretch and fold” the dough I think I’m much more productive and happier in the long-term I also enjoy making sourdough pizza from scratch using the same starter that continuously grows if you feed it each day And I have been making kombucha from scratch (a fermented tea made using a culture of bacteria and yeast) and you can give the cultures away to friends and family if they want to get into the habit Brett Phillips has been making two loaves of sourdough a week I have been creating folk art birds from cedar and found materials during the pandemic My beloved Grandmother Isabelle introduced me to the world of birds Love of these wonderful creatures has remained strong into my adult life through watching them reading about them and providing numerous feeders in our yard I was able to enjoy them more through walks and bike rides This time at home ignited an artistic spark and I began creating folk art birds from cedar I use a bandsaw to create the birds and then paint them My father-in-law was an avid wood worker who built clocks These embellish most of the birds that I have made downed cedar branches and abandoned bird nests found during walks in the woods Each bird has its own personality that develops as I begin to create it This hobby has brought me immense joy during the turbulence of 2020 I have given two away thus far to friends and one was photographed for the front of our 2020 Christmas card Bousquet has been creating folk art birds from cedar Roberts looks back at the 2024-25 academic year and explains why he’s optimistic about what lies ahead Professors Bob Goldstein and Kenneth Bollen of the UNC College of Arts and Sciences join one of the nation’s oldest honor societies Patrick Clifford wants to help lower-income communities with his social work degree The first few times Patrick Clifford went back to Jamestown Middle School in Guilford County for his social work internship he received puzzled looks from the teachers who had him in their classrooms 20 years ago They all remembered Clifford as an incessant troublemaker the student with the 0.87 GPA who was eventually expelled from high school “The fact that I’m 33 and they still remember me from when I was in middle school says everything about the kind of kid I was.” As UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2025 Spring Commencement nears, Clifford is set to graduate with a master’s degree from the UNC School of Social Work’s 12-month advanced standing program — an accomplishment even he didn’t see coming His journey from a troubled youth to a master’s graduate has been anything but conventional Clifford was born in the Dominican Republic but was adopted as an infant and has never met his biological family Clifford was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and his struggles with managing the condition can explain much of his teenage troublemaking Clifford had his first of four children and resigned himself to a life of working paycheck-to-paycheck jobs as a way of supporting his family But with some encouragement from his father and before long he started taking classes at Guilford Technical Community College and worked toward an associate of arts degree Clifford credits his fiancée and parents for their support as he pursued his master’s degree while raising four children As unrest spread throughout the country following the death of George Floyd Clifford realized he had a passion for creating social change which led him to explore a career in social work He graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s social work program and applied to the advanced standing master’s program at Carolina because I didn’t know what I was going to be,” Clifford said I might be somebody that goes to jail — with being bipolar and having these different things going on I didn’t know how I was going to take care of my family.” Pursuing a social work career gave Clifford a special opportunity to come full circle by interning at his former middle school and mentoring children who often remind him of himself “There’s no way I’m going to college.” Clifford told the student his own story and implored the student to ask his teacher about the kind of student Clifford was in middle school “He came back with the biggest smile on his face ‘My teacher said you were significantly worse than me,’ and I’m like — boom,” Clifford said I didn’t figure it out until I was like 27 You shouldn’t have it figured out right now.’” Pursuing his master’s degree as a father of four wasn’t easy for Clifford and he credits his fiancée and parents for their support throughout the process Clifford has visions of working with underserved communities “I want to eventually own my own practice,” Clifford said “And I want to work in lower-income neighborhoods giving them the mental health support that they might not have access to.” With experience gained at NASA and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Emma Ives hopes to work in aerospace medicine hear students recall the memories they'll cherish after graduation Carolina is celebrating its soon-to-be graduates places and campus life experiences they’ll miss most when they leave Chapel Hill The Class of 2025 excelled in the classroom won national championships and served their country The world-renowned soccer player who won four national championships with the Tar Heels will speak at the ceremony on May 10 at Kenan Stadium As Tyger Hanback prepares to graduate from Carolina he reflects on his time at UNC-Chapel Hill and the lifelong memories he's made with his fellow Tar Heels Press the play button above to watch the video I’ve had an incredible experience at Carolina One of the things I’m missing most about campus is being an Admissions Ambassador I have cherished touring prospective students and showing them why I love Carolina Nothing is more rewarding than having an admitted student seek me out after admission to convey I was somehow instrumental in their decision to choose UNC-Chapel Hill and how happy they are with their choice ambassadors share our personal “Why Carolina.” I chose Carolina as the best option for the most well-rounded experience I wanted an amazing experience along with a first-rate education I wanted an experience I could make my own The University stood out as dedicated to individual student success on all levels faculty and staff all come together to forge pathways that can be as unique as each student Through my involvement in the Carolina Neuroscience Club I was able to work with faculty and staff to create a neuroscience major and I became one of the first to declare for the major in the spring of my sophomore year I also wanted to work in a research lab as an undergraduate I found this opportunity and so much more by working along with brilliant and compassionate scientists studying the behavioral and neurological changes in the Herman Lab These have been incredible academic experiences The reason I stayed at Carolina is because of the people and I have become part of a united force for good Reflecting as a senior who survived multiple hurricanes crazy campus events and finished my college experience amid a pandemic I have learned that I can overcome anything with the help of my fellow Tar Heels I have experienced the thrill of great victories and the devastation of heartbreaking losses I was fortunate enough to experience multiple athletic victories including the men’s basketball national championship in 2017 These experiences will last well beyond graduation and make up the myriad of amazing memories and connections that I have made which give me the confidence to go forth boldly and succeed in life My best memories and proudest Carolina accomplishment to date is my time as a member of the UNC Marching Tar Heels I had the honor of participating in the band as a drum major and volunteer coordinator On more than one occasion after wins and losses I have had the unforgettable experience of playing Hark the Sound in the Dean Dome and Kenan Stadium surrounded by current and former students hugging and crying the school spirit explodes as students take over Franklin Street in unified elation to celebrate what it means to be a Tar Heel I will never forget playing our hearts out at athletic events supporting our Tar Heels and the resonating sound of thousands singing along to our alma mater the people I have met here will stay with me forever professors and staff will last a lifetime and influence how I approach the world after graduation My incredible network and group of friends have already proven that not even a global pandemic can keep us apart we do not become Tar Heels for life because our blood is Carolina blue or because we drink from the Old Well We are Tar Heels for life because we share an unbreakable bond which is the sense of home at Carolina that can only be experienced first-hand I will carry the Tar Heel legacy in my heart wherever I go surrounded by those I am proud to call my Carolina family Sports administration graduate student and GoHeels intern Olivia Mundorf wants to be an on-air sports broadcaster The space launched as a pop-up designed for students’ relaxation While Commencement festivities on campus have been postponed your achievements are worth celebrating this week and beyond senior Cee Cee Huffman took a walk through campus to say goodbye to the places that helped shape her time at Carolina graduating from Carolina is proof of her resiliency and a reminder of all that she's overcome to earn her degree After graduating from the UNC School of Medicine Supriya Caton plans to provide care to families in North Carolina Supriya Caton had just helped deliver a baby Such experiences have been important to the fourth-year UNC-Chapel Hill medical student’s education But a related event confirmed Caton’s decision to become a family medicine doctor “I had stayed with the mom and dad in the delivery room because they spoke Spanish The Fuquay-Varina native had already felt a hint of confirmation during a third-year family medicine rotation “It was the first time I got home and didn’t feel completely drained from the day I had found my niche where I would thrive and what fills up my cup to provide really good patient care,” Caton said even though she’d wanted to be a family medicine doctor for a while Caton wondered if she should instead focus on one of the many medical specialties her classmates planned to enter “I’m glad I stuck with it and that UNC has opportunities for family medicine,” she said Caton’s interest in family medicine grew while she was a North Carolina State University undergraduate student Through the AmeriCorps North Carolina MedServe program she worked as a medical assistant for two years at a federally qualified medical clinic in Wilmington “I loved the problem-solving required outside of medicine when dealing with underresourced patients “She wouldn’t let anything get in the way of patient care ‘I’m going in the van to give vaccines to elderly patients who can’t make it to the clinic.’ She showed me you don’t have to let barriers stop you,” Caton said Some quality improvement projects at the clinic were part of Caton’s job She organized Pap smear data and ensured that patients’ cervical cancer screenings were up to date During her first and second years of medical school she returned to see patients in the clinic for a week Other physicians who influenced Caton include UNC School of Medicine professor Dr Ashkin runs the North Carolina Formerly Incarcerated Transition program helping chronically ill people find primary care She also assisted family medicine physicians at Piedmont Health Services a federally qualified health center in Chapel Hill Caton continued a mission of helping others improve their mental health which she began in high school and expanded as a mental health ambassador at NC State She has served on the medical school’s student wellness task force promoting wellness and fun activities like a state fair trip Caton said that considering a patient’s mental health is part of how she practices medicine “I have found that patients who are disadvantaged often experience mental health issues related to life stressors,” Caton said “Understanding how to address that as a primary care physician is important because patients often don’t have the resources to see a psychiatrist or a therapist regularly.” After finishing her residency at Duke University Medical Center Caton wants to care for North Carolina families “I plan to practice in North Carolina long term Being able to serve the community that I have been a part of means a lot to me,” she said Ricardo Crespo Regalado had plans of studying medicine from a young age they're joining the ranks of more than 367,000 Carolina alumni Environmental studies major Sarah Ellen Dean took classes in art and a dozen other subjects like drawing a floor plan before building a house or gathering ingredients before cooking May graduate Sarah Ellen Dean sought specific classes volunteer work and other experiences to build a well-rounded liberal arts education she’s mixed an environmental studies major with a minor in studio art After a childhood in which her parents nurtured her love of nature and art she entered Carolina planning to major in chemistry But in spring 2022 she purposefully took an introductory class on environment and society “That course made it easy to change my major,” she said she’s studied in classes from 14 different academic departments “I’ve taken the idea of a liberal arts degree to the nth degree A wood sculpture class introduced her to the Carolina Tree Heritage Program which transforms wood from downed trees on campus into furniture It was the first class where I was given tools materials and time to create my vision,” she said “Wood sculpture and the studio arts are so intimate because your hands truly craft everything Not only is it great to hold something and say ‘I made this,’ but there’s an additional meaningfulness to the artist because you’ve been with that piece every step of the way.” As a first-year student, Dean used fallen trees in art and shared that work with campus. Learn more about that work in this Artistic Minds story (Photo Illustration by Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill) In spring 2023, Dean enrolled in Carolina’s Sustainable Triangle Field Site which allows students to follow their research interests to solve real-world sustainability questions facing the University and town of Chapel Hill “That experience connected me to the web of environmental science programs and people here,” she said she met staff members at Carolina’s Institute for the Environment writing feature stories on the institute’s scientists She took an environmental philosophy class and a class to learn about the histories cultures and dishes from 14 Italian regions Check out these 10 things you need to know before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s Spring Commencement Her volunteer experiences have been as varied as her academic experiences Through the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega she’s been active in organizing service activities and community partnerships Many of her service activities were related to the environment Her favorite service was removing invasive plant species from local forests and parks with Rewild Earth she’s been involved in a campus organization that promotes composting “CompostMates connected me with the idea of starting locally and growing in influence Composting with a network of 50 different composters and taking their compost to UNC’s community gardens makes me want to scale up in a way.” Sarah Dean has studied in classes from 14 different academic departments during her time at Carolina graphic by Gillie Sibrian/UNC-Chapel Hill) Dean feels another volunteer effort encompassed her experience and summed up who she was as a person who was interning with a local program called EcoHeal through UNC’s EcoStudio was building a house made of cob — a natural building material made of sand She found it deeply gratifying to build an environmentally sustainable home that would help inhabitants align with the ecosystem’s natural rhythms “It was a beautiful experience that came from a connection at UNC Dean will enter Northwestern University’s Master of Science and Law program I want to reach more people and make more positive change,” she said “It’s important that we take environmental science seriously I want to be a part of that conversation and use my experiences to lift that movement.” 4vs0VCU (first round) CamaratiWomen’s Tennis Cruises To 4-0 Win Over VCU In NCAA First RoundMay 2 Medical school researchers are hopeful that innovative tools will help them discover how patients recover from strokes Like engineers can redirect a river around a rockslide clinicians may be able to help a brain damaged by a stroke switch to undamaged neural tissue allowing for a more complete and successful recovery But first they have to figure out what kind of signal forces the brain to select a more effective option And can it be used to improve outcomes for those with damage to the brain UNC School of Medicine faculty members Adam Hantman and Ian Shih, along with John W. Krakauer from Johns Hopkins University, are working to answer these questions thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation The foundation has funded pioneering research in the sciences and medicine for 70 years “offers us a runway to fully explore this idea even though we’re starting from a pretty basic position.” Hantman and his team have used a noninvasive technique on mice that involves focusing a tiny beam of light on one part of the cerebral cortex that temporarily shuts it down (Jeyhoun Allebaugh/University Development) To revisit the analogy of the blocked river it’s clear that having engineers create a new controlled channel could effectively bypass the rockfall and restore the river But how do the engineers find out about the problem in the first place one of the principal investigators and a renowned expert in stroke recovery notes that a huge amount of research has been done in this area With new tools at hand and by asking the questions differently “this is a chance to ask a lot of seemingly simple fundamental questions and revisit them in a kind of 2.0 version.” By developing tools and a study protocol to examine the very fundamentals — the whats wheres and whys of the switch in the brain that triggers a move to undamaged circuitry — the researchers are hopeful of a high level of applicability to human stroke recovery Even though the type of damage may be different they anticipate important similarities in the brain’s response “the hope is that the basic science you’ve unearthed will give you an idea as to what to do to make people better.” work on a device that uses an MRI machine to image the brains of mice Shih and Krakauer believe it has the potential to yield important findings in stroke recovery by better discerning the underlying mechanisms in the brain One physician who agrees with this view is Dr. David Hwang a professor in the UNC School of Medicine neurology department Much about the process of how brain function recovers after a stroke is not yet understood which leads to limited interventions to improve recovery “The knowledge from this project could lead to new treatment approaches down the road for improving stroke recovery,” he said Noting especially the paradox of higher levels of impairment leading to better recovery outcomes “one could imagine therapies for human stroke patients in the future where perhaps specific areas in their brains affected by stroke are actually further deactivated using noninvasive tools — in order to encourage their brains to utilize their other healthy areas to improve overall neurologic function.” By overcoming practical challenges and creating an innovative approach the researchers hope to make real progress in the field as they gain new insights into fundamental communication between different regions of the brain Read more about this brain research. The gifted musician reflects on her time as Carolina’s first Southern Futures Artist-in-Residence Fans know Rhiannon Giddens in many guises: former lead singer and instrumentalist in the Carolina Chocolate Drops; recurring character in the TV series “Nashville”; banjo player on Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em.” Named by NPR as one of the 25 most influential women musicians of the 21st century children’s book author and composer has five solo albums two Grammys and a Pulitzer Prize for the opera “Omar.” Giddens was also Carolina’s inaugural Southern Futures Artist-in-Residence a program bridging the College of Arts and Sciences University Libraries and Carolina Performing Arts The residency was tailored to help Giddens dig into archives and dive into the history of America to have access to the archives and be able to do primary source research with the kind of support you usually only get when you’re a doctoral student the James and Susan Moeser Executive and Artistic Director of CPA Giddens’ residency began in spring 2022 with the goal of “highlighting stories untold and voices unheard,” she said “My aim was to celebrate the cultural contributions of those who came before us in my art and to bring to light the impact of Black and Indigenous populations that resided in Chapel Hill.” Giddens’ work centers on uncovering and lifting up overlooked people and forgotten or erased musical origins she conducted much of her historical research digitally Giddens spent hours delving into the robust archives of Wilson Library with the help of archivists and research assistants “These kinds of things have played a huge part in my songwriting and composition,” she said “but I’ve never had the opportunity to hold documents in my hand Giddens had done extensive research for “Omar,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera she composed with Michael Abels The opera details the life of Omar ibn Said a West African scholar enslaved in the Carolinas drawing details from ibn Said’s 1831 autobiography Co-commissioned and co-produced by CPA and Spoleto Festival USA the 2023 performance of “Omar” in Chapel Hill was a powerful moment “The collaboration with ‘Omar’ was amazing and my favorite time seeing it was at Chapel Hill,” Giddens said Giddens made important connections with communities across campus “Rhiannon has used her residency and platform to uplift and elevate Native voices and issues and to advocate for us on campus and beyond,” said Danielle Hiraldo Other highlights from Giddens’ residency included book readings classroom visits and jam sessions outside Wilson Library with former Carolina Chocolate Drops bandmate Justin Robinson but Giddens will return to campus as artistic director of Silkroad Ensemble Read more about Rhiannon Giddens. Gwendolyn Glenn: Have you seen any changes on campus since the Trump administration has pushed for an end to DEI and in terms of what's being taught in the classroom? Glenn: Have any of the professors on campus supported your letter campaign? And have you heard of whether they are being told what they can teach and what they can say in the classroom? Do you feel like that is under threat as well? Alvarez: Yeah, so I think that faculty are really being proactive at urging the (school) administration to not let political interference enter in any way of our classrooms. Faculty issued a letter urging the chancellor and the Board of Trustees to stand up for free education — you know, to not let the Trump administration's efforts get in the way of access to free education. Glenn: Tell me some of the schools that have signed on, and especially those in North Carolina. Glenn: So what are your goals once they signed the letter? Where do you go from there? Alvarez: So, I think that definitely sending it to the appropriate public representatives who are, you know, on Capitol Hill advocating for this. I think this could be a really good instrument to show that students are standing up for what's right in higher education, you know? Glenn: So, will you send it to the White House? Alvarez: Correct. We know that some stakeholders like the White House would probably not be so receptive of it, but at least we want it on record that students are saying what's right — and that we are standing up for our peers in the capacity that we're able to. Glenn: And do you think that this will make a difference? Support for WFAE's local news coverage comes from Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. 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Theadora Rabman & Tatum EvansPhoto by: ANTHONY SORBELLINIWomen's Tennis Set To Begin NCAA Play This WeekendMay 1 she helps with fundraising for the School of Social Work Most of my job responsibilities center around fundraising activities and working with our board of directors The School of Social Work is involved in the Campaign for Carolina But I think the more important part is the stewardship of our donors It’s a great honor for us to be able to steward a person’s resources We have an amazing group of faculty and staff who all believe in the mission of the school Social workers do not go into the profession for fame or fortune they care about and recognize the problems that people encounter every day it’s an inspiration because I know that they’re in this for all the right reasons They’re in it to better the lives of individuals and my favorite memory is when Bill Clinton visited campus and came to The Carolina Club Then probably my second favorite is when Barack Obama came to Carolina during a campaign stop James Taylor was there and sang “Carolina in My Mind.” To me you cannot get any more Carolina than that I am very politically active in my community and volunteer And I have never met a thrift or antique store that I didn’t like and it is amazing the difference that 35 miles can make I can drive those 35 miles and get one of the best educations in the nation some of the best health care in the world and have access to some of the most transformational academic people that exist And all of that is 35 miles from me in Chapel Hill I consider that to be a modern-day miracle The other thing is that people absolutely love our University The amount of loyalty and devotion that Carolina has from people is just immeasurable but we still cherish the fact that we have such a great resource here in our state my favorite parts of campus are Steele building and the area around it and South building I have wonderful memories of going in after class getting to know people and sometimes going to the Chancellor’s Office Those two buildings provide me with a lot of great memories Iris was a professor at the School of Social Work But Iris is an inspiration to anyone who meets her She has a commonsense way of looking at things has been recognized as Social Worker of the Year [in 2018 by the National Association of Social Workers’ North Carolina chapter] and has a wicked sense of humor She’s made me a better person by being around her I also was the executive assistant to Athletic Director Dick Baddour Baddour oversaw athletics during a time of extreme turmoil The way he dealt with criticism and troubling issues gave me a great deal of respect for him He was a lesson in remaining calm and doing what you know is right and trusting that in the long run it’s going to pay off I’m very fortunate to have been able to spend time around both those people The most challenging part is helping people understand the importance of fundraising We’re very appreciative of the money that we get from the state We need to continue doing a good job of educating people on just how important private philanthropy is because it allows us to provide programs that otherwise would not be available to students That falls on us and the school to make sure that people know how important that is Roberts answers questions about international student visas Roberts addresses three topics of importance to the Carolina community it’s important to know that the University did not initiate these terminations nor were we notified by the federal government We are actively monitoring the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and if we learn that an international student or scholar’s SEVIS record has been terminated then a member of International Student and Scholars Services will contact the student or scholar directly with guidance and they will notify others on campus who play an important role in supporting students and scholars There’s no higher value as an institution than to keep our students safe Our international students make up 10% of our student body well-being and success of the Carolina community They’re important to Carolina and have been for a long time We are deeply sympathetic to the unpredictability upheaval and strain that this is causing our international students and scholars My wife Liza and I lived abroad for seven years with two small children I don’t know what we would have done if that situation had been suddenly disrupted or we didn’t have the resources to react quickly Our international students and scholars are facing high levels of uncertainty around their immigration status ISSS and our Dean of Students office are working diligently to support our international students and scholars ISSS communicates frequently with our students and scholars about regulatory changes and how they can maintain their immigration status Students and scholars should reach out to ISSS directly with any questions or concerns legal and other resources or referrals for students and we are responding to it as quickly as we can Our priority is to advocate for the University for our mission of service to the people of North Carolina and for our federal research funding I’m continuing to work with our UNC System Office the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and the Association of American Universities to share the broad scope of impact our research has on the livelihood of people in North Carolina and beyond along with our federal affairs team and Vice Chancellor Penny Gordon-Larsen have been meeting with members of Congress and federal affairs administrative units to advocate for Carolina I obviously can’t promise what the outcome will be in this situation but I find it encouraging that there is a broad understanding of the importance of federal research funding This goes beyond Carolina and our mission to the discovery of cures and the advances in human knowledge and health Research funding creates and supports thousands of jobs We will continue to share the good news that is Carolina research like many of our research university peers across the nation is facing significant financial uncertainty and we are seeing minimal revenue growth from the state funding environment Through careful assessment of various financial scenarios it’s clear that we need to prepare for potential budget constraints Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Nate Knuffman and his team are introducing proactive measures to help our campus weather these outside financial pressures and I’m pleased with their forward-looking approach we are committed to moving the University forward We want to ensure we prioritize strategic priorities that further our mission advance the University and ensure long-term financial stability While there may be budget reduction measures on the horizon we will approach any necessary changes thoughtfully while striving to deliver our core mission as efficiently and effectively as possible vice chancellor for finance and operations discusses how UNC-Chapel Hill remains committed to academics research and public service amid financial changes Roberts answers questions about research funding More than half of the Tar Heels enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill today are women but that hasn’t always been the case.It wasn’t until 1877 that women first began enrolling at the University for summer sessions Another two decades passed before Sallie Walker Stockard became the first woman to receive a degree from Carolina.Click on a photo to learn more about a historic Tar Heel and keep scrolling to take a closer look at how women’s history has progressed at Carolina In 1897, the board of trustees opened the University’s doors to women for postgraduate studies. Mary McRae, Lulie Watkins, Cecye Roanne Dodd, Dixie Lee Bryant and Sallie Walker Stockard were the first to be accepted for postgraduate studies Stockard was the only one of the group to graduate and she became the first woman to earn a degree from Carolina when she graduated in 1898 though she was excluded from all ceremonies including the actual presentation of degrees and class pictures As more and more women began enrolling at Carolina in the early 1900s leadership roles slowly began to be filled by people who reflected the student body The University hired its first female faculty member in 1927 when Sallie Marks was named an assistant professor of education In 1942, Susan Grey Akers became the first woman dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when she was appointed to serve as the dean of the School of Information and Library Science When Gwendolyn Harrison Smith applied and was accepted to Carolina in 1951 as a doctoral student in Spanish she had already earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Spelman College a master’s degree in Spanish from the University of California and was a professor at Johnson C University officials did not realize she was Black when she applied and told her she would not be allowed to live in the dorm or register for classes at Carolina Harrison became the first Black woman to study at Carolina Social media is connecting a new generation to the African American florists once central to Franklin Street the organization wants to support more Tar Heel women The associate professor of history documented the rise of the National Organization for Women in her 2023 book Jan-Benedict Steenkamp’s new book shows how these “gritty women” bent the arc of history the MBA graduate ensures the industry is more representative The National Women’s Soccer League’s first overall draft pick studies remotely while training with the Utah Royals Fulfilling her plan to support student leaders honors the legacy of the slain student body president Dorothy Espelage of the School of Education pioneered school-based bullying studies that have led to prevention programs Posted by | May 1, 2025 | , , The 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council race has its first candidate a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Commission announced his candidacy for Town Council on Thursday afternoon “With all of the chaos we see at the national level I believe it is important that we elect people who have experience in local government,” said McMahon “With almost ten years on town advisory boards I have a strong background on issues facing the town and have heard concerns from a wide range of residents and I feel a responsibility to step up and put my experience to work on Town Council.” McMahon spent six years as a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Parks He also spent six years on the board of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence (NCGV) He currently works as an ESL teacher for Durham Technical Community College He is also a “Health Navigator” for the Refugee Community Partnership where he helps refugees who need English interpretation when receiving medical care one of his primary goals would be to bolster community engagement in local government I have a reputation of connecting people with one another and helping them take action on issues they care about,” said McMahon “I am not running to advance a specific agenda but to bring an approach to leadership that weighs all sides of an issue and evaluates the trade-offs in any decision we make.” The filing period for the 2025 municipal election cycle in North Carolina begins the morning of Monday Comments on Chapelboro are moderated according to our Community Guidelines are dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact WCHL by calling (919) 933-4165 FCC PUBLIC INSPECTION FILES 4vs0South Carolina (second round) CamaratiWomen’s Tennis Advances To Super Regional With 4-0 Win Over South CarolinaMay 3 #2 Reese Brantmeier/Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def #10 Kaitlyn Carnicella/Sarah Hamner (SC) – 6-4 #16 Susanna Maltby/Carson Tanguilig (UNC) led Bella Bergqvist Larsson/Olympe Lancelot (SC) – 5-4 (unfinished) Tatum Evans/Theadora Rabman (UNC) def Helena Buchwald/Lauren Friedman (SC)-- 6-3 #3 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) led #15 Sarah Hamner (SC) – 3-6 #47 Kaitlyn Carnicella (SC) led #63 Tatum Evans (UNC) — 2-6 #24 Theadora Rabman (UNC) def Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def Bella Bergqvist Larsson (SC) led #43 Carson Tanguilig (UNC) Claire Hill (UNC) def.Helena Buchwald (SC) – 7-5 Popular McLaren Vale winery Chapel Hill has announced the launch of the Chapel Hill Horizons Art Prize a new initiative designed to celebrate South Australian artists A $5,000 grand prize is on offer for the local artist who claims the Horizons Art Prize The competition invites SA artists to enter pieces which interpret the local landscape and their vision for its future. Artists can submit their work until July 14th via the form here and will need to include a title for the work challenges artists to explore the literal and metaphorical meanings of the word Each artwork must depict a clear horizon line to reflect on the dual aspects of horizons as the physical delineation between earth and sky and as a symbol of future possibilities The theme sets out to explore the majestic vistas of McLaren Vale and its evolving cultural landscape The winning artwork will not only score a $5,000 prize but will also become part of Chapel Hill’s permanent art collection on the walls of the winery’s iconic chapel The space is decorated with a stunning collection of artworks and serves as an example of the winery’s long-standing connection with the arts who is celebrating his 22nd vintage at the winery “Chapel Hill is defined by its spectacular surroundings Every day we take inspiration from the beautiful landscape the views back over McLaren Vale and the coast “Since hosting Adelaide Festival events at the winery in the 1970s Chapel Hill has had a long and proud history of supporting artists It is so exciting to now bring together all of these elements with our inaugural Horizons Art Prize,” he added CEO of the South Australian Living Arts Festival (SALA) “We are thrilled to include the inaugural ‘Horizons Art Prize’ exhibition in the 2025 SALA Festival and welcome Chapel Hill Wines’ championing of South Australian artists and our fabulous SA culture We encourage all eligible artists to enter and look forward to seeing the finalists in August!” The winning piece will be selected by a yet-to-be-announced panel of local community and arts figures The panel will evaluate entries based on aesthetic quality Entrants must be South Australian residents aged 18 years or over All artworks must be two-dimensional and suitable for hanging in a gallery setting The shortlist will be unveiled on July 18th with an exhibition of the finalists running at Chapel Hill from August 3rd to September 6th The month-long fixture invites all shortlisted artists to showcase and put their work up for sale for the exhibition duration The art prize is a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their work and connect with the McLaren Vale region through their chosen medium Look out for the Chapel Hill Horizons Art Prize exhibition in the winery’s iconic chapel this winter Theme: HorizonsWhen: Entries open until July 14th, 2025Where: Chaffey Rd & Chapel Hill Road McLaren Vale SA 5171For more information and to enter, click here Over 100 South Australian wine producers are showcasing their best to international importers this.. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions a first-year Tar Heel diagnosed with epilepsy fights for the rights of students with disabilities From elementary school through high school who was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age found the flashing lights used in school safety drills triggered her seizures she had to describe her medical condition to administrators and teachers “I realized that a lot of people didn’t really talk about the intersectionality of other justice movements with disability justice,” she said “I sought out a disability political advocacy group for young people and students but didn’t find one.” After sharing her struggles with her peers “If you care about an issue and making your community a better place but you will find a community of people who share that same passion and who want to build a movement with you,” she said Disabled Disrupters fights for disability rights through community organizing educational efforts and direct public policy work with political advocacy the group has a diversity of student perspectives at each level of the educational journey Now the first-year student has brought Disabled Disrupters to Carolina She hopes to grow the initiative beyond K-12 issues and help college students with disabilities so they have more physical accessibility and emergency preparedness in classrooms dorms and other community spaces on campus “I chose Carolina because I knew there was a strong advocacy network,” Tiller said “I felt that I could get a diversity of perspectives and connect with a lot of people who are different from me.” Tiller’s efforts got noticed on the national level when she was named a 2024 Girl Leading Change in celebration of International Day of the Girl (Oct Ten honorees received awards from the White House Gender Policy Council Tiller met first Lady Jill Biden and spoke with a group of girls from local middle schools The honorees met the 2023 winners along with a group of girls from local middle schools the middle schoolers had the chance to ask the honorees questions “They genuinely cared about creating change in their communities,” Tiller said “It just felt like such a full circle moment to see these younger girls who are passionate about being changemakers Tiller wants to continue assisting people with disabilities through Disabled Disrupters and getting more accommodations for those who need them The group is currently working on an initiative to consider individualized accommodation plans during emergency situations at K-12 schools Tiller is also looking forward to getting involved in other social justice organizations during her time on campus She hopes that Disabled Disrupters can help others find their voice in advocating for change “I hope the organization encourages other young disabled people to take pride in their identities and recognize they can create meaningful change in their communities,” Tiller said Tiller was one of 10 recipients of Girl Leading Change awards from the White House Gender Policy Council Locals learn tech skills at a SILS-run workshop series at Chapel Hill and Durham libraries The five patrons in this Durham Southwest Regional Library classroom on a Tuesday afternoon have different reasons for being here “I haven’t been on the computer in a long time.” The Community Workshop Series is in session and three Carolina students are here to teach Navigating the Web: Internet and Search Engine Basics as part of this volunteer program run by the School of Information and Library Science According to research by the National Center for Education Statistics 16% of Americans ages 16–65 are digitally illiterate With a mission of digital literacy for all these volunteers — primarily SILS scholars but also other students — help the local community with lessons on everything from smartphone basics and online job searching to internet safety and drop-in tech help “A lot of the people who come in are so curious and we often get repeat participants,” said Cat Rashid a SILS graduate student in her second year as workshop coordinator About 25 volunteers work with community members at the Chapel Hill Public Library and two Durham County libraries With 24 sessions — all free — on the calendar for the fall semester Rebecca Topper led a session on navigating the web and answered questions on topics like strong passwords safely connecting to the internet and cookies “I think it’s a way to be involved in the wider community whether or not it’s something you’re going to do as your job,” said Rebecca Topper a SILS graduate student with plans to work in education after she graduates Topper led this session at Durham’s Southwest branch presenting and answering questions on topics like how to use search engines effectively safely browse the web (no online banking on unsecured public networks) and choose strong passwords (don’t use the same one for everything) chimed in with advice and feedback while also assisting learners one-on-one throughout the class with skills like using multiple tabs there’s not that sense of regularity,” said Edwards a second-year library science graduate student “I think it’s nice to work with someone who doesn’t have that foundational understanding and to try to deconstruct it for them.” The deconstruction is appreciated by library patrons like Jan Touma an 81-year-old who used a computer at an old job but not as regularly since retiring Touma enjoyed the small class size and the individualized help she received She gave her Tar Heel teachers a positive review “I think these kinds of classes are difficult to teach because people are at different levels,” Touma said one of the most rewarding parts of the workshops is witnessing the breakthroughs These range from teaching someone the signs of an online scam to using the GPS on their phone — or helping someone step up their pet content ‘I use my phone to pick up calls and to send pictures of my cat,’” said Greenwood “We taught her how to use the video function on the camera Jed Edwards said volunteering with CWS is a fun way to interact with new people outside of campus dental and other experts work together to support patients with cleft palate and other conditions A newborn baby is a blessing. But children who begin life with a cleft lip, cleft palate or another craniofacial condition have a medically complex start. That’s when the multidisciplinary experts at UNC’s Craniofacial Center envelop the family with care and expertise aimed at enhancing the child’s future and we center all decisions on what is best for them Everybody on this team is passionate about what they do,” said Jessi Hill administrative and clinical manager for the center in the Adams School of Dentistry The center treats and supports pediatric and adult patients with cleft lip cleft palate and craniofacial conditions such as Treacher Collins syndrome Crouzon syndrome and Pierre Robin sequence maxillofacial surgeons and pediatric dentists Fischer Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in the UNC School of Medicine Their work usually begins after a charge nurse or pediatrician calls from a community hospital like Wake Med or Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Hill records all the information then contacts the baby’s family Hill congratulates the parents on their new baby “I let them know that they are not alone and that That opens communication and helps them not feel lost.” Hill describes what the center does and connects the parents with a team surgeon She explains the team’s process and the typical care timeline Then she sends the information and additional resources to the parents positive and well-supported is my goal with that initial call,” Hill said After an appointment with their team surgeon at a satellite clinic where specialists evaluate the patient’s needs They may also conduct diagnostic testing and have patients undergo radiologic imaging like a CT scan or a hearing test a Craniofacial Center patient since his birth The team meets afterward to share observations They establish treatment recommendations then offer a plan to parents Plans don’t always call for surgery but might include speech therapy before another visit “Success is more than just surgical outcomes We look at the whole child and want them to thrive,” Hill said They receive interventions and begin to flourish.” considering emotional and cultural factors They know that patients sometimes must overcome obstacles — finances ‘If you’re not able to access the care that you need We will advocate on your behalf,’” Hill said The team is developing initiatives to help patients feel like any other child, such as support networks for talking about similar experiences. “We want them to be able say, ‘My grafting is coming up,’ or ‘Surgery is soon. What can I expect?’” The center hopes to continue to host events like fall 2023’s Carolina Cheer Day Patients and families visited campus for a day of activities that culminated with participation in halftime at a varsity football game Posted by | May 1, 2025 | The Chapel Hill Fire Department was one of multiple departments and emergency response groups that responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon The fire was reported at 101 Madera Lane in southeast Chapel Hill The first was a civilian who was transported to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries The second was a firefighter who was also transported to a nearby hospital after suffering from heat exhaustion Several other groups responded to the fire as well in order to provide assistance to the Chapel Hill Fire Department Carolina has many traditions spanning decades that help bind generations of Tar Heels together Here’s a look through the years at some of the customs and places key to the Carolina experience left-to-right: Jock Lauterer; Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) The Old Well has long been the campus landmark most associated with Carolina. It’s also home to one of the University’s most popular traditions, First Sip in which students brave long lines on the first day of classes to drink the well’s water for good luck and a perfect GPA While Tar Heels have long been drinking from the Old Well the tradition as we know it is younger than you might think “Alums from the ’70s said that they didn’t remember it at all,” University archivist Nicholas Graham said “Alums from the ’80s talked about the idea that drinking out of the Old Well was good luck so sometimes they would do it before a big exam And it’s really in the 1990s that this idea emerged that it was good luck to do it on the first day of class.” left-to-right: Dan Sears/UNC-Chapel Hill; Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Moving into college is a rite of passage for all students As shown in these two photos taken a quarter century apart at Hinton James Residence Hall it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of your family when you have lots to get into your dorm left to right: North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives; Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Did you know that Carolina’s birthday is Oct which marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East — the campus’ first building and the oldest state university building in the nation The day is a celebration of our mission as the country’s first public university and our service to North Carolina In 1978 actor and North Carolina native Andy Griffith (center) spoke at University Day and received the distinguished alumnus award left-to-right: Peter Krogh/Yackety Yak; Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill) When the Tar Heels beat Duke or win a national championship in men’s basketball, students take off for Franklin Street, downtown Chapel Hill’s main thoroughfare on the edge of campus. The street was even rushed in 1924 when Carolina won its first national title the cause for celebration was a national championship victory (the first for legendary coach Dean Smith) over Georgetown powered by James Worthy and a big shot from a first-year named Michael Jordan students were overjoyed by nerve-wracking Final Four win over Duke a game in which the stakes had never been higher (Photo credits: North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives; Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) The chimes of the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower are the soundtrack to campus. Since opening in 1931, the Bell Tower has had students serve as master bell ringers. The role involves helping oversee the bell tower’s operations and ringing the bells on football game days and other special occasions. Many master bell ringers have played in Carolina’s band and were chosen for the role by the director of University Bands But you don’t have to be a master bell ringer to check out the inside of the Bell Tower. Since the early 2000s, students nearing graduation have participated in the Senior Bell Tower Climb 2024 marks the centennial of Rameses, Carolina’s live ram mascot. The first Rameses made his debut at a 1924 football game against Virginia Military Institute, a 3-0 Tar Heel victory. A century later, Rameses can still be spotted at football games — and he occasionally visits campus as well. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that Carolina added costumed Rameses (Photo credits: North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives; Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill) The Davie Poplar tree that stands tall on McCorkle Place is older than the University itself and is another famous campus location steeped in tradition The giant tulip poplar is named after William R who won passage of the bill in the General Assembly that chartered the University and also laid the cornerstone for Carolina’s first building in 1793 Over the years, the University has taken great measures to keep the Davie Poplar standing. The tree has survived hurricanes, and an irrigation plan helped it outlast a drought in the 1980s There’s good reason to keep the tree upright: A legend says that if the Davie Poplar falls Commencement marks the end of students’ time at Carolina and is a celebration of their hard work as Tar Heels graduating from the University is still a feat worthy of pumping your fists over With a name that translates to ‘celebrate’ in Thai Nail Saengin and Garfield Pachnoi’s new restaurant Chalong was always going to be an eatery where a sense of fun was baked into the concept from the jump who have been working in Australia for the past decade have long desired to showcase their home cuisine in a way that highlighted the interactivity of Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine blending heritage and modernity with loads of conviviality “We really wanted customers to feel like celebrating when they come in to dine,” says Nail “Every time they come they can have great food and flavours – and a bit of spice!” Nail and Garfield are set to officially lift the cloche on Chalong today after a three-year location scouting and ideation process The striking 45-seat restaurant space – tucked away at the end of the Metro West shops on Moggill Road in the site previously home to Royal Sri Thai Restaurant – has been cosmetically overhauled to boast a beach-inspired blonde timber and cream leather banquettes creates a relaxed atmosphere with the light of hanging lamps and twin back-lit alcoves at the bar casting warm hues across the room at night In the kitchen, chef Garflied (who has worked in kitchens at venues like Ping Pong and Short Grain) is executing an offering that showcases cuisine from the south of Thailand Putting a signature spin on family recipes and regional specialties Garfield is turning out dishes that you won’t commonly find in Brisbane the chef is crafting almost everything in house including all of the flavour-packed curry pastes and even Chalong’s own sriracha Chalong’s menu starts with a suite of snacks encompassing the likes of fried turmeric cuttlefish hatyai bites (deep-fried chicken dusted in a secret southern Thai spice mix) gai gor lae (grilled marinated chicken skewers) pork and prawn potsticker dumplings and popcorn cauliflower guests can inhale crispy chicken baos and DIY Peking duck pancakes before turning their attention to Chalong specialties like the moo hon (Phuket-style soy-braised pork belly) lemongrass and tamarind beef rib (slow cooked for nine hours) and fried whole market fish with sweet fish sauce and salad The menu then broadens to showcase a clutch of stir-fry dishes Special mention must be made of the southern herb fritters – tempura-style betel-leaf fritters that come topped with fried chilli and crispy herbs Nail has overseen Chalong’s beverage program which is anchored by an eight-strong cocktail list that puts a Thai spin on a number of classic concoctions “We’ve tried to do a lot of Thai-inspired drinks so we’re using a lot of ingredients from the kitchen,” says Nail “We have Thai basil and we do house-made lemongrass kaffir lime leaf syrup as well.” Leading the list is the signature Chalong cocktail – a refreshing number that mixes Chalong Bay rum (sustainably made in Phuket) with pineapple juice Nail has also curated a wine list featuring Jumping Juice’s amber blend a vegan-friendly Payten and Jones chardonnay and D’Arenberg’s The Loveless organic shiraz The beer selection mixes Australian craft brews from the likes of Sea Legs Stone & Wood and Heads of Noosa with mainstream Asian beers from Singha Get more info on Chalong over in The Directory Terms and Conditions. About InDaily Videos by Rob Holliday,University CommunicationsWatch snow quickly blanket UNC-Chapel Hill in this time-lapse video captured from South Building and check out scenes of Tar Heels enjoying the winter weather took pictures and played with friends.(Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner CamaratiThree Land On All-ACC Men's Lacrosse Team Conor Kerr teamed up with Carolina Athletics and statistics scholars to create the Sports Analysis Intelligence Laboratory Since Kerr’s first year at UNC-Chapel Hill the junior from Wilmington has worked with the men’s varsity basketball team as a student statistician The position bridges research and athletics to provide Carolina’s coaching staff and players with pivotal information to help improve performance on and off the court He got the idea to pursue sports research with Carolina Athletics before he enrolled asking the admissions office to connect him with athletics teams who might want to work with an undergraduate statistician “I wanted to make an immediate impact on my community,” said Kerr, a double major in statistics and analytics and economics with a mathematics minor in the College of Arts and Sciences When someone on the men’s basketball staff gave him a call that sealed the deal on attending Carolina Kerr began working with data from the summer His first projects focused on scouting or evaluating players’ and the team’s overall strengths and areas of improvement But player performance soon became his main area of interest Halverson and the exercise and sport science and statistics and operations research departments helped Kerr research possible effects of players’ training intensity and load on game day performance He used metrics from wearable accelerometers — small sensors that collect player data like sprints jumps and stops in real time as they practice — to analyze the effects of practice time and movement intensity on game outcomes Kerr found that the data supported a short, intense practice the day before a game and a longer, less intense practice two days before game day. He presented the findings last spring at the Office for Undergraduate Research’s Celebration of Undergraduate Research He was able to repeat the research with the women’s varsity basketball team which he has worked with since the summer before his sophomore year Kerr said he learned much about basketball sport science and professional life from Halverson and is “incredibly proud to call him a mentor.” Another mentor is Mario Giacomazzo teaching assistant professor in the statistics and operations research department Giacomazzo encouraged the creation of a formal program to expand undergraduate sports analysis opportunities to other Tar Heels. The Sports Analysis Intelligence Laboratory was founded in 2022 and became a formal tie between Carolina statistics and athletics the SAIL program works with varsity swimming and diving women’s varsity tennis and the Applied Physiology Laboratory –– including professor Abbie Smith-Ryan and doctoral student Sam Moore –– in exercise and sport science SAIL has also grown its team: Two more graduate students and a faculty member have joined and SAIL is accepting applications for more undergraduate sports analysts Kerr plans to pursue a master’s and doctorate in economics and to “lead a life of public service through creative research and make a positive impact on those in my community.” can make a similarly positive and long-lasting impact it will become something of a staple within UNC where people from all over the university can come to collaborate on top-notch analytical research in sports.” Read more about SAIL. Assistant professor Aleksandr Zhukhovitskiy led a study that pioneered a chemical process to repurpose rubber waste creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021 with nearly a fifth of them being discarded into landfills The accumulation of these waste materials presents not only a space issue but also introduces environmental hazards such as chemical leaching and spontaneous combustion Traditional methods for breaking down rubber use chemicals But these approaches don’t provide an efficient scalable solution for repurposing rubber waste Some processes generate harmful byproducts like benzene and dioxins But researchers at Carolina have introduced a novel chemical method for breaking down rubber waste. The journal Nature recently published the results of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded study Fellow and assistant professor in the chemistry department of the UNC College of Arts and Sciences “Our research seeks to overcome these challenges by developing a method that breaks down rubber into functional materials that possess value even as a mixture,” said Zhukhovitskiy The researchers showed that their two-step process works very well When they applied the method to used rubber it broke down completely in just six hours The efficiency of this method is particularly striking when compared to traditional recycling techniques which often require extreme temperatures or expensive catalysts This more environmentally friendly and cost-effective method also produces epoxy resins which are widely used in industry for adhesives this study marks a significant step toward better recycling technologies The researchers evaluated the environmental impact of their process using the Environmental Impact Factor a measure of waste generated relative to the product yield highlighting areas where the process could be made even more sustainable The team is already exploring other solvent systems and alternative reaction conditions to reduce waste generation Read more about the research Using the method he teaches medical students Abhi Mehrotra calmly guided her from a burning house Abhi Mehrotra was walking his mini-labradoodle in his southwest Durham neighborhood when he saw black smoke coming from a house He also saw that someone was inside the house That’s when his unruffled demeanor and years of practicing emergency medicine kicked in a UNC Hospitals physician and clinical professor in the UNC School of Medicine’s emergency medicine department then returned to say that she couldn’t open the house’s doors But Mehrotra wouldn’t let her stop and gently helped her down and to the sidewalk a large flaming chunk of the roof fell on the spot where they had stood “Part of our training in the emergency department is to maintain our sense of calm and so I tried to keep things calm for her while continuing to assess the situation,” said Mehrotra who also coordinates all UNC Health system emergency departments Assessing situations is fundamental to emergency medicine he became a resident at the UNC School of Medicine in 2000 so that he could train with Dr the world’s expert in the assessment process professor and chair emeritus in the school’s emergency medicine department wrote the definitive and hefty textbook on the topic Mehrotra keeps a copy of “Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine” on his office bookshelf Mehrotra knew that he wanted a position in which he could see patients and teach medical students and residents Mehrotra teaches what he learned – how to find an immediate intervention to stabilize a patient “It’s about having a systematic approach,” he said “During the initial assessment of any critical patient You synthesize all the data elements – their medical history what’s going on – and assess the diagnostic tests and therapeutic items you need to do then determine what the potential problems could be.” After that differential diagnosis and stabilization he and the medical team look for a more precise diagnosis Mehrotra followed a similar process on the day of the fire He first smelled the smoke and thought a neighbor was barbecuing But when he saw the smoke increasing and the woman at a window After firefighters and paramedics arrived on the scene Mehrotra left for his shift at the UNC Hospitals emergency department in Chapel Hill He wound up treating a firefighter who had been injured in the roof collapse It was just another day of unexpected challenges Each patient encounter is a humbling experience I hope I portray that lesson to our residents,” Mehrotra said “There are times when it is about the highly experienced nurses that you learn from while treating the patient and other people with specialized skills like respiratory techs I just have the honor of leading the team.” Tar Heels shared the best places on campus to spend a sunny day Carolina’s campus is beautiful no matter the season and in springtime the campus is full of students and faculty enjoying the warmer weather Tar Heels shared where their favorite spot is on campus during springtime Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner of University Communications My favorite spot on campus during the spring is the benches outside the Campus Y I love sitting there between classes or grabbing a coffee from Meantime Kenan Stadium is one of my favorite spots at Carolina during springtime master of healthcare administration student It’s always so exciting to see my friends and see everyone having a fun time My favorite spot on campus during the spring would have to be right outside of the Curtis Media Center where I can enjoy the weather and sunshine while also getting a prime-time spot for people watching Coker Arboretum is beautiful during the spring because the flowers are in full bloom and it is such a lovely place to enjoy nature at Carolina I spend time studying there and it’s a good place to reconnect to people A post shared by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (@uncchapelhill) Here are 10 fascinating facts about the University’s conservation garden A new landscaping project at the Old Well shows the constant work happening to care for the University's centuries-old campus Carolina's campus is busy with soon-to-be graduates taking photos in their caps and gowns From the Old Well to the Bell Tower and everywhere in between the class of 2025 is smiling for the camera A survey of more than 380 top-level executives nationwide showed that 37% of the respondents said they were less likely to hire Ivy League graduates than they were five years ago — up from 33% of employers who said the same in last year’s survey, according to Forbes Another 12% said they would never hire an Ivy League graduate With the country’s most elite private schools falling out of favor other public universities and private institutions are enjoying newfound popularity with employers For the second year, Forbes selected its New Ivies: a group of 10 public and 10 private schools that employers believe are attracting the best and brightest future professionals The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill made the list of top public schools How did Forbes pick the 'New Ivies'?To identify which public and private schools are eclipsing the Ivy League Forbes compiled a list of all degree-granting not-for-profit colleges in the United States using the most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics Dartmouth and Cornell) and the four “Ivy plus” colleges (Stanford and the University of Chicago) were removed from the list The remaining colleges had to meet three criteria for inclusion The private schools had to enroll at least 3,500 students Private colleges had to admit fewer than 20% of their applicants and public colleges must admit fewer than 50% admit students with a median SAT of 1530 and a median ACT of 34 The public schools on the list admit students with a median SAT of 1410 and a median ACT of 32 The schools that met all three criteria were put in front of employers in a survey of subscribers to Forbes’ "C-suite" newsletter Her SPAN 329 students practice using language skills professionally by writing bilingual children’s books Heather Knorr discovered her passion for the Spanish language thanks to a childhood neighbor the neighbor also hosted study abroad students in her home each summer “I started to meet students who spoke Spanish and I just really wanted to be able to communicate with them,” Knorr said Those multicultural experiences in her neighborhood stuck with Knorr including at UNC-Chapel Hill as a graduate student Since 2010, she’s been teaching Spanish at Carolina, where she is now a teaching associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Romance studies department “I was drawn to the service-learning component,” says Knorr ’06 (MA) No class better embodies Knorr’s love for Spanish and service learning than SPAN 329: Spanish for Professional and Community Engagement A capstone course for students minoring in Spanish for the professions the class prepares scholars to use their language skills professionally they’re going to have to either do a presentation or have to communicate with a Latino member of the community whether it be an adult or a child,” Knorr says kind and welcoming language to connect with their patients and clients.” The course’s trademark project — writing children’s books in Spanish and English — is great practice and an example of Knorr’s willingness to get others involved. Their bilingual stories are published digitally and printed at the UNC Print Stop and given to children to read The origin of the assignment dates back to Knorr’s daughter taking dual-language classes in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Knorr says the books her daughter brought home were mostly “just bad Spanish translations” of commonly read stories without diverse characters Knorr told her Carolina students they could write better books themselves That challenge blossomed into a popular project with a new twist each year. Students earn APPLES Service-Learning credit for writing and Past books written by students in Knorr’s class include stories about Latin America’s version of the tooth fairy a day-in-the-life of a dentist at Carolina and an Afro-Cuban Olympian students wrote books on topics local teachers suggested and delivered them to classrooms the class collaborated with the UNC Adams School of Dentistry on books covering dental topics The collaborations are now international. Using Collaborative Online International Learning funding Knorr’s class is teaming up with professor Álex Loeza Zaldívar and his advanced literature students from Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán in Mexico on books about topics of interest to children there Knorr will deliver the books when she visits Mexico later this month this is just another class project,’” says Daniel Gulisano a senior business administration major in SPAN 329 But as the semester and his book have progressed “it’s been really neat” to regularly Zoom and work on the project with his counterpart in Yucatan a Mayan-rooted holiday popular in Yucatan that’s like the Day of the Dead Among the other topics covered by Knorr’s students: a mouse named Pérez Latin America’s version of the tooth fairy Gulisano says the course will open doors for him and all sorts of opportunities arise,” he says That’s an outcome Knorr hopes for in a class that she calls “una colaboración internacional con nuestros vecinos Latinos.” “an international collaboration with our Latino neighbors.” Daniel Gulisano has enjoyed forming what he calls a “cross-border connection” with students from Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán in Mexico One of the perks of Carolina is the campus environment and the same can be said for the University of Stirling Tar Heels whose Global Launch experience takes them to Scotland live and study at a university that’s ranked first in the U.K students can fully immerse themselves in the Scottish experience with trips to Edinburgh and Hadrian’s Wall among others I wanted to do Carolina Global Launch because I thought it was a great opportunity to open my experiences to new cultures and people a miniature stuffed pumpkin or a journal with family photos taking a slice of home with them helped Carolina Global Launch students adjust to life in college and on a new continent Check out what Tar Heels took with them to Scotland. Located in Ireland’s third largest city the University of Limerick gives Tar Heels the chance to enjoy city life and an idyllic campus Global Launch students get to utilize the university’s wide variety of courses covering everything from the humanities to STEM fields The University of Limerick also has 25 societies and 45 sports clubs and students have access to local festivals I think going to Ireland and having a good group of about 50 students — it’s an easier pool to jump into We can build closer relationships and spend more time with the same people (Photos by Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)