The bell in South Building is rarely used, but today it will ring 12 times to herald @KevinGuskiewicz's installation as Carolina's 12th chancellor.
Learn about more the #UNC traditions on display today and how some are being modified due to the pandemic: unc.live/3nA3ysU
Coming up tomorrow on Zoom: don't miss The Carolina Trivia Hour, hosted by University Libraries, @OBTambassadors and @UNCGAA! See photos and videos from the archives, learn about University traditions, and make some new friends. go.unc.edu/c8JNd
The @OBTambassadors traditionally oversee the annual relighting of the Bell Tower on the night before fall FDOC. While this semester will be anything but ordinary, they wanted Tar Heels everywhere to enjoy this virtual relighting, set to the sounds of our alma mater π΅π #UNC
Join us next Tuesday and put your Carolina trivia knowledge to the test! π
Many thanks to our friends @UNCLibrary for including us in this awesome event.
New students: test your Tar Heel knowledge during The Carolina Trivia Hour! Learn about University traditions while making some new friends. Takes place next Tuesday, August 11 on Zoom. Learn more and RSVP on Heel Life: go.unc.edu/c8JNd@OBTambassadors
Like most #UNC seniors, Gabriela De Jesus thought she had more time on campus when she left for spring break. Here's how she feels about missing Carolina's traditions after saying goodbye so suddenly π unc.live/3a7N977
Today's the day #UNC20 should be climbing the Bell Tower and leaving their mark on this Carolina icon. Unfortunately, it's not possible to grab a Sharpie and write on the bricks today. But we DO want #UNC seniors to sign a brick virtually! βοΈ Here's how: unc.live/2wDwomm
Hinton James had a long walk from Wilmington this morning, but weβre glad he could join us in the Pit for some fun!
See you at Chase Dining Hall tonight for even more festivities! π
On this day in 1795, Carolina's first student arrived in Chapel Hill after a long walk from Wilmington. @OBTambassadors celebrated Hinton James today with fun activities (and food!) across campus, including some photos in the Pit with the man himself ππ #UNC
How many steps does it take to get to the top of the bell tower? 128!
#UNC seniors leave their mark on campus each year by signing their names on the bricks inside. Four years until you leave yours, #UNC24 βοΈ Check out this Carolina tradition β‘οΈ unc.live/2U1Nfsx
Waffles with syrup, chocolate chips AND whipped cream? Now that's what we call a sweet start to our birthday weekend ππ Thanks @OBTambassadors! #UNC