Social Sciences
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Well Said: Carolina archaeology
On this episode of the “Well Said” UNC podcast, Steve Davis discusses an archaeological discovery at the Carolina Inn and how he uses 3D technology to preserve moments in time. For Steve Davis, archaeology is everywhere. “I mean, it’s literally right underneath your feet if you know what to work for,” said Davis. As the associate director of Carolina’s Research … Continued
Let your research shine!
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research in celebrating University Research Week on campus, The theme is “Creating a Better Tomorrow.”
‘Unlikely’ subject pairings lead to deep learning at Carolina
“Time and the Medieval Cosmos,” a new course in the College of Arts & Sciences, challenges students to explore the sciences and the humanities together. An astrophysicist and a religious historian walk into a classroom. They decide to teach a course together. There’s no punchline — that’s just Carolina. This semester, the two professors from seemingly unconnected fields have teamed … Continued
New Ideas, Information and Inquiry courses explore broad topics across disciplines
The College of Arts & Sciences will offer five new courses in spring 2019 to pilot-test a new core offering being proposed for the General Education curriculum. These broadly interdisciplinary courses expose students to new ideas, new modes of inquiry and essential skills.
Tift Merritt and the lyrical language of history and place
Singer/songwriter Tift Merritt will receive a University Distinguished Alumna Award on University Day, Oct. 12. She is also the new performing artist-in-residence at Community Histories Workshop and will be working with CHW on the Dix Park project.
Major Milestones in the College of Arts & Sciences
As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill looks back on its 225-year history, the College of Arts & Sciences is also reflecting on the College of the past. Although the College of Arts & Sciences that we know today wasn’t formally established until 1935, a strong liberal arts education has been at the heart of a Carolina education … Continued
Connecting, doing and making
If there’s one thing Associate Dean for Instructional Innovation Kelly Hogan wants students and faculty to know, it’s that the Quality Enhancement Plan is for everyone.