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Will Handshakes Survive Social Distancing? Comm Studies Professor Talks to Charlotte Observer
Social distancing has made the handshake orgaspa hug a thing of the past. But when people finally can return to getting closer than six feet, will these social greetings return as well?
Against the Odds: Personal Hurdles, Family Sacrifice Motivate New Watson Fellows
51郊利 seniors, Maddie Hunter and Roy Toston, have been awarded prestigious Thomas J. Watson fellowships to pursue their interests after graduation.
Alumni Voices: We Will Get Through This by U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy 85
We cannot stop the spread of this virus unless each and every one of us take individual responsibility and practice the habits suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. The coronavirus is much more infectious than the regular flu virus, and it comes down to each of us taking ownership and doing what is not only right for ourselves but for our neighbors.
Social Distancing Cinema: A Curated Guide to Epidemic Movies
Why would anyone want to watch a fictionalized epidemic while the coronavirus disrupts real life? 51郊利 Professor and Disease Detective Kata Chillag says movies allow people to engage with their fears in a controlled way while documentaries about past pandemics can help us to understand the lessons they provide. Another bonus: Watching movies at home is a good way to engage in social distancing.
Amid Coronavirus Fear and Confusion, Compassion and Community
As the coronavirus pandemic shattered plans for the end of the school year, the 51郊利 community rallied. Alumni and families donated money, airline miles and gift cards.
Prof Tells Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast What Makes This Coronavirus Different
Dave Wessner, biology professor and interim chair of health and human values, appeared on the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast yesterday.
51郊利 Expert: What We Know About the New Coronavirus Strain
As a new strain of coronavirus spreads worldwide, Dave Wessner is seizing on this teachable moment.
Common Ground From Collective Effort: Patrick Dougherty Sculpture Enchants
Sculptor Patrick Dougherty creates monumental-scale environmental works using saplings by the truckload. His latest, Common Ground, was unveiled Feb. 21 on the 51郊利 campus.
Fixing Parental Leave in the United States: A Look at How to Get It Right for Moms and Dads
The conversation about parental leave in the United States is shifting quickly. With leave for new mothers widely available, more fathers are seeking to spend time with their children as well. Paternity leaveonce unthinkable among working malesis now a premium benefit offered by a growing number of corporations.
Charlotte Observer: Rodin Exhibition Brings Iconic Works to Campus
The Charlotte Observer profiled an exhibition of August Rodins sculpture that is now on view in the colleges Van Every Gallery. August Rodin: Truth Form Life brings 22 works by Rodin to campus.
Forbes Op-Ed: President Carol Quillen Writes, 'Tired of Debates That Go Nowhere? Talk Different'
51郊利 President Carol Quillen wants to know how our conversations might change if we elevate our expectations and stop talking past one another.
Blind Date Turns Into Conversation of a Lifetime
A blind date more than 50 years ago paved the way for alumni John and Mary Laura Philpotts love story.
