Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading

A free, hands-on bystander CPR class led by trained EMTs. Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, give high-quality chest compressions and use an AED. This is a non-certification class, open to UNC students, faculty, staff and the local community, with no prior CPR training needed. Caldwell Hall, Room 0103.

Carolina Dining Services teams up with the Spice and Wellness Society, a student group promoting health in the South Asian community through culturally tailored nutrition and cooking, for a special dinner menu at Chase Dining Hall. The menu draws on South Asian flavors and traditions, including rajma, basmati rice, cauliflower and chickpea masala, and baked […]

Take a break from classes with a fall pumpkin decorating night from NAMI on Campus at UNC. A relaxed chance to get creative, practice a little seasonal self-care and connect with other students. Phillips Hall, Room 222.

The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders. Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register. Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Related reading

Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading

A low-key crafting social from the LGBTQ Center where students make DIY washer necklaces and bracelets. All craft supplies and light refreshments are provided. Student Union, Room 2422.

The Avian Society hosts a cozy evening of food, fall drinks and bird-themed art. Art supplies are provided for anyone who wants to create, along with a relaxed, conversational presentation about birds. Anyone is welcome to drop in, hang out or share what they know. Dey Hall, Room 405.

Unwind mid-week at a cozy movie night from the Minority Nursing Student Association, with popcorn and apple cider. A relaxed way to meet people and take a break. Mary Ellen Jones Building, Room 3116.

A virtual peer support group for undergraduate and graduate students who are also parents, guardians or caregivers for aging or disabled adults. Students connect with others in similar situations, talk through shared challenges, manage stress and burnout, and learn about campus resources. Offered by the Carolina Women’s Center and led by MSW practicum students. Meets […]

Get your flu shot on campus at a walk-in pop-up clinic, no appointment needed. Most insurance plans cover the vaccine with no copay. Bring your UNC One Card and health insurance card, and register with UNC MyChart beforehand if you haven’t already. Koury Oral Health Sciences Building, Atrium Lobby.

Since 2004, the Stone Center’s Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film has showcased films from across the African diaspora. Screenings are followed by lively Q&A and discussion with filmmakers, scholars and audience members. Sonja Haynes Stone Center, Hitchcock Room 111. RSVP on the event page.

Putting things off until the last minute can be stressful. This Writing and Learning Center workshop helps students understand why they procrastinate and build practical strategies to reduce it. Gardner Hall, Room 106.

A cozy fall-themed barre class from Campus Recreation’s FitWell program. Barre blends Pilates, yoga and strength training into low-impact, high-rep moves that build strength, balance and flexibility. No ballet experience needed. Open to Campus Rec members; registration opens 48 hours ahead through the Campus Rec portal. Rams Head Recreation Center, Activity Room.

Bring the State Fair to campus at Carnival Night on the top floor of Lenoir Dining Hall, with popcorn, fried treats, music, games and prizes. Look for giveaways, the UNC Juggling Club, face paint, balloon artists and a chance to win two State Fair tickets.

AfroCarolina memory keeper and scholar Michelle Lanier and geographer Danielle Purifoy, guest editors of the journal Southern Cultures, share a conversation inspired by the places, memories and possibilities of Black freedom in the South. Love House & Hutchins Forum, 410 E. Franklin St.

Step outside for some nature-based self-care with Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services. Students can make reusable lavender calming tools to take with them. Part of Relationship Violence Awareness Month. Lenoir Grounds by the Pit.

Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here. No registration required. Related reading

Community scholar Danita Mason-Hogans, a participant in the Southern Oral History Program’s Art & Oral History Incubator and scholar-in-residence at the National Humanities Center, speaks on how oral history and community memory help us understand early American history and its lasting effects. Love House & Hutchins Forum, 410 E. Franklin St.

A relaxed half-hour gallery conversation with Ackland educators exploring a few works from Continental Shift: Recent Acquisitions of African Art. Free and open to all. Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St.

During Carolina Family Weekend, students and their families can stop by to decorate a piggy bank and learn how the Carolina Financial Well-Being Center can help build healthy money habits. Student Union, Room 2422.

Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and use Narcan to respond, in a hands-on workshop from the Minority Nursing Student Association and Student Wellness. Participants can pick up a free Narcan emergency kit. Mary Ellen Jones Building, Room 3116.

A walking tour from University Libraries covering more than 200 years of UNC-Chapel Hill history, from the university’s founding to landmarks like the Old Well, Davie Poplar and the Unsung Founders Memorial. A nice way to get outside and see campus with new eyes. Meets at the Old Well.

Student Veterans of America invites students to a Halloween night at Military & Veteran Student Success, with pumpkin painting, candy and a spooky photo booth. Costumes encouraged. A fun way to connect with the student veteran community.

Soprano LaToya Lain presents a powerful program that pairs spirituals with spoken narratives from formerly enslaved women, drawn from the Federal Writers’ Project interviews of the 1930s. Presented by the UNC Department of Music. Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall.

Spend a Saturday morning outdoors helping build a home in Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s Weaver’s Grove neighborhood alongside fellow UNC students. No construction experience needed. Sign up on Heel Life.

Head out to Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Point with the Avian Society to look for bald eagles, ospreys, hawks, waterfowl and late-migrating warblers. New and experienced birders are welcome. Binoculars and rides are provided, and experienced birders lead the trip.

A free, all-day music festival in downtown Hillsborough’s River Park, with local food, local art and live sets from The Brothers Comatose, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen, Mason Via, Jack the Radio and Ghost + Bones. Come early and make a day of it.

Spend a Saturday afternoon outdoors helping build a home in Orange County Habitat for Humanity’s Weaver’s Grove neighborhood alongside fellow UNC students. No construction experience needed. Sign up on Heel Life.

Join Ackland Art Museum educators for a lively half-hour, conversational look at a handful of works in the collection, with new perspectives on art on view. Free and open to all. Meet at the Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St.

Orange County’s free, all-ages Halloween festival, with a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, cakewalks, pumpkin bingo, a pumpkin hunt, carnival games and inflatables. No pre-registration needed. Central Recreation Center Field, 302 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough.

The Fun Tabletop Gaming Network’s weekly game night: drop in, pick a board game and meet new people. All experience levels welcome. Greenlaw Hall, Room 304. Related reading: Connection and Belonging: Finding Your People at UNC-Chapel Hill, Overcoming Loneliness and Students: Get Connected at Carolina

A Halloween-themed flea market at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro with 30+ vendors, handmade goods and a live DJ. Costumes welcome. $5 suggested donation.

Campus Y: Best Buddies, which pairs UNC students with Chapel Hill community members who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosts a festive pumpkin painting afternoon. Paint and decorate a pumpkin and spend time with friends and buddies. Genome Sciences Building.

Chapel Hill’s third annual Día de Muertos celebration honors loved ones through art and culture, with local art vendors, live music and performances. Free and open to all at the 140 West Franklin Street plaza in downtown Chapel Hill.

Join Ackland Art Museum educators for a lively half-hour, conversational look at a handful of works in the collection, with new perspectives on art on view. Free and open to all. Meet at the Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St.

Qué Rico, UNC’s Latin dance team, leads a free outdoor salsa lesson followed by open dancing to salsa, bachata and merengue. All skill levels and identities are welcome and no partner is needed. Campus Y Courtyard, 180 E. Cameron Ave.