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

Celebrate the start of First-Gen Week with games, activities and free food in the Great Hall of the Carolina Union. First-Gen Week celebrates first-generation college students at Carolina, and this year’s theme is It’s Sweet to be First. All students are welcome.

Story Circles is a student-led peer support space where you can write, draw and express yourself using prompts grounded in narrative psychology and expressive writing. It’s a low-pressure way to find support and community this fall. Groups meet every Monday and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. in Greenlaw Hall, Room 524, and all students […]

A free, hands-on bystander CPR class led by trained EMTs. Learn to recognize cardiac arrest, give high-quality chest compressions and use an AED, so you can respond with confidence until help arrives. This is a non-certification class with no prior training needed, open to UNC students, faculty, staff and community members. Offered by HEARTSafe UNC […]

A weekly mutual-support group for students in, seeking, or curious about recovery from substance use, facilitated by Student Wellness staff. The group focuses on peer support and an honest, judgment-free space to share struggles and wins. Meets in SASB North, Suite 0103. This space is for students in or seeking recovery and is not open […]

Tired and stressed from midterms? De-stress with hot cocoa and fall crafts, painting tote bags and cutting out leaf bookmarks with the Asian American Students Association. Hot cocoa and supplies provided; bring your own cup. Carolina Union, Room 3408. Related reading

Take a midday break with specialty mocktails and painting at Chase Dining Hall. Part of Carolina Dining Services’ Meal Plan Holder Appreciation Week.

Slow down and look closely. Students spend extended time with works of art and try guided drawing exercises in the Ackland Art Museum’s galleries, a chance to practice attention and enjoy art in community. Part of the Educating for the Virtues of Attention (EVA) initiative. The session ends with free lunch, and CLE credit is […]

Putting off that email or paper? Body doubling means working on your own tasks alongside other people, which can make it easier to get started and stay on track. Bring whatever you need to get done. Offered by the Writing and Learning Center in SASB North, Room 1118 (Upendo Lounge). Open to all students. Related […]

Learn to make fast, affordable and healthy meals with food commonly found in campus pantries. This hands-on workshop covers a breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, with a tasting of everything you make. Pick up tips for shopping and eating on a budget, and take home a meal kit and recipe card. Offered by CJ’s Cupboard, […]

Decorate your own cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes to celebrate First-Gen Week and this year’s theme, It’s Sweet to be First. A relaxed, creative way to unwind and meet other students. Genome Sciences Building, Room 1378.

Make winter-themed soaps to take home or give as gifts. Learn to create digital designs for 3D printing and use a vacuum former to make your own custom soap molds. Complete the BeAM Orientation training before attending, and bring a laptop for designing in TinkerCAD. Reserve a seat through the BeAM Coworks app. BeAM Makerspace, […]

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

Celebrate the library’s new Video Game Collection with a friendly Mario Kart World tournament for every skill level, with library swag for the winners. Between races, turn Perler beads into pixel art keychains. All materials provided and no registration needed; arrive early to sign up for the tournament. Davis Library, Rooms 246 and 247.

An after-dark resource fair with campus and community partners. Grab free hot chocolate and glow-in-the-dark It Takes All Heels swag, and learn how you can help create a safer, more supportive Carolina. CLE credit available for undergraduate students.

Not a drive-in, a dive-in: watch Knives Out from the water at Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. From the Carolina Union Activities Board. RSVP on Heel Life required.

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 […]

Watch Japanese calligraphy artist Kuniharu Yoshida at work, then pick up the brush and create your own piece of shodō to take home. A chance to slow down, try something new and connect with a centuries-old tradition. No experience needed, just curiosity. Refreshments provided. Space is limited, so RSVP only if you’re sure you can […]

Put on your comfiest clothes and wind down with a screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in honor of First-Gen Week. Sitterson Hall, Room 009. All students welcome.

Bingo is back at Thursday Night Live. Settle in for a few rounds of friendly competition, win prizes and connect with fellow Tar Heels, with fresh fruit and veggies to snack on. Free for UNC students. Carolina Union Underground Lounge.

A generative poetry workshop with Donovan Livingston, Poet Laureate of Chapel Hill, award-winning spoken word poet and Director of College Thriving at UNC. Bring an unfinished piece or start something new. Each session centers on generative writing, shared drafts and thoughtful discussion in a welcoming space. CLE approved. Part of the Educating for the Virtues […]

Food and fellowship for students in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. Meets in the Carolina Union. This space is only for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers. Email recovery@unc.edu for the room number and more information. Related reading

Transfer students share what they wish they had known. Bring questions for experienced transfer students, a transfer graduate coach and Academic Success staff, or simply listen and learn. Panera lunch boxes while they last. Feel free to arrive late or leave early. Carolina Union, Room 3411.

Draw or be drawn on the Wilson Library steps. Get a portrait sketched by a fellow student, or grab some art supplies and make something of your own. Open to all, with no experience needed.

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

A free plant giveaway and mindfulness event from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Every attendee receives a free houseplant, and all the supplies needed to pot and grow it are provided. Come build community with fellow STEM majors and learn more about the science of self-care. This is an in-person event. Earn 1 hour of […]

Make winter-themed soaps to take home or give as gifts. Learn to create digital designs for 3D printing and use a vacuum former to make your own custom soap molds. Complete the BeAM Orientation training before attending, and bring a laptop for designing in TinkerCAD. Reserve a seat through the BeAM Coworks app. BeAM Makerspace, […]

Story Circles is a student-led peer support space where you can write, draw and express yourself using prompts grounded in narrative psychology and expressive writing. It’s a low-pressure way to find support and community this fall. Groups meet every Monday and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. in Greenlaw Hall, Room 524, and all students […]

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.

Amanda Hughes leads a creative exploration of one object in the Ackland Art Museum’s collection. Everyone draws from the same piece, then talks about what they noticed through drawing. Free, no registration needed and all skill levels welcome. Bring gallery-safe materials such as paper or a notebook and pencils or crayons.

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.

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

Enjoy arts and crafts in a tech-free space. Meet new people, make a collage and take a break from your screen. Collage materials provided; just bring your creativity and a turned-off phone. Flyleaf Books. Related reading

MHFA is an evidence-based training that teaches participantshow to recognize signs and provide support to someoneexperiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.Sun, Nov 8 (Virtual) 9 am – 3pm Related reading

Play a few rounds of bingo, cheer each other on and spend time with friends at this Best Buddies social. Best Buddies at Carolina builds friendships between UNC students and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Genome Sciences Building.