NEWS BRIEFS The new UNC Mobile App is now live on Android and iOS. Features include a campus map, class schedules and events calendars. See page 3 for more information.
A student reflection of the UNC community
#UNCTalks, an online discussion with UNC community members, will focus on how to get a job on campus, including work-study positions. Representatives from Financial Aid and Career Services will participate and explain how both work-study and student hourly positions work, as well as offer advice regarding resumes, cover letters, and other advice. To participate in the discussion, go to UNC’s Google+ account at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Enrollment of first-time freshman, new graduate students and students of color is on the rise for the second year in a row, according to UNC census data. Many more are staying on campus than in previous years, indicating that students enjoy the housing services provided by the university, but also creating issues of overflow in the residence halls.
Matthew Davis, a sophomore vocal jazz major, and Justin Mathis, a second-year graduate jazz performance major, perform at the University Program Council’s first Open Mic Night of the Fall 2016 semester on Monday at the Fireside Lounge in the University Center, which was packed to the brim with students. Photo by Oliver De La Cruz | The Mirror.
By Erika Siebring arts@uncmirror.com
UNC freshmen were bombarded this past weekend with events designed to welcome them as part of the Bear family--free food, clubs, Greek life. However, the University Program Council’s Open Mic Night at the UC emphasized what it truly means to be a UNC Bear, both directly and indirectly. An event held every other week, Monday’s
lineup consisted of 13 performers, whose artistic contributions ranged from guitar-accompanied solos and duets, to stand-up comedy and slam poetry. The UPC failed to anticipate the number of people that showed up to support their fellow Bears, resulting in a line of people leaning over the Fireside Lounge railing, yearning to get a glance as if it were an opera house. Story continued on page 4.
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Vigil held on campus to remember junior Gage Glenn PAGE 2 UNC’s mobile app launches PAGE 3 Volleyball team splits opening weekend games PAGE 6
Excelencia in Education, a national organization that promotes programs that increase opportunities for Latino and Latina students, has recognized UNC. The Cumbres Teacher Support and Preparation Program was named a 2016 Example of Excelencia finalist, one of 20 across 33 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. UNC’s administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day on Sept. 5, and all classes will be cancelled. Construction on the new Campus Commons building will begin this fall. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Oct. 22. The Campus Commons will include office space for a variety of departments, an auditorium, and other amenities intended to serve students.
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