Fine Arts & Humanities
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An introduction to sign language
A new course on American Sign Language taught students the principles of the language and basic conversational strategies.

Real-Life Value: APPLES Service-Learning Course Instructor Heather Knorr
Tucked in a back meeting room of the Carolina Union, service-learning leaders from across campus scribbled down notes. Their eyes were locked on Heather Knorr. At the front of the room, Knorr was excitedly remembering the children’s books her students had created during her recent service-learning Spanish course. Beaming, Knorr shared insights on how the service activity had impacted her … Read more

Tar Heels in the Field: Melody Zhou
After switching her music major focus from piano to vocal performance, rising Carolina senior Melody Zhuo is spending her summer performing Italian operas in Italy.

New Carolina research center to address 21st century questions on digital information
With $5 million in support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Carolina will establish the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life.

Philip Gura awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Philip Gura, William S. Newman Distinguished Professor of English & Comparative Literature in the College of Arts & Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, among the highest honors bestowed by North Carolina’s governor.

Archive publishes handwritten receipts of English poet, printmaker and artist William Blake
The William Blake Archive at UNC-Chapel Hill recently published a digital collection of Blake’s receipts for the sale of his artwork, many of which have never before been reproduced.

Summer Youth Conservatory production of “Bright Star” opens July 17
Join PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory for their production of Bright Star by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It runs July 17-28.