UNC Community Members Share Stories of Coronavirus Impacts
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered life in almost every aspect across the globe. Social distancing, self-quarantine and flattening the curve are now common in conversations as the United States and other countries respond to contain the virus.
Here, we’ve collected articles about how the UNC community is working together to
face the challenges of COVID-19 – from
faculty conducting important research and sharing expert insights, to alumni, students
and staff helping others.
Killing the Coronavirus, One Disinfected Doorknob at a Time
Maintaining UNC’s buildings and grounds is a behind-the-scenes job, crucial for the smooth running of the university but often unnoticed until something goes awry. When COVID-19 hit, though, the quiet role of UNC’s Facilities staff became more crucial than ever — and they stepped up with aplomb.
Research Indicates Emergence of COVID-19 Spatial Patterns in Colorado
GIS tools were used to investigate the geography of COVID-19 pandemic across Colorado counties, and findings were was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Publish Health over the summer.
Seeing a Need: Freshman Uses Extra Time to Help Others
UNC freshman Ashley Buchholz had a little extra time on her hands after being laid off. She used that time to help others.
How an Art and Design Class Adapted to the New, Online Environment
Anna Ursyn, Ph.D., a professor of Digital Media and head of the Digital Media Area at UNC, shares her and her students’ experiences in adapting to the new, online learning environment as well as to life during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Students Share Experiences in Battling Coronavirus
With the rapid spread of COVID-19, health care workers have seen major changes to their daily operations, while other organizations are aiming to increase health and diet awareness.
Study of Immune Response Could Lead to SARS-CoV-2 Treatment
UNC faculty researcher Ann Hawkinson, who studies virus-host interactions in animals and their immune response during infection, says a vaccine is not the only thing being developed in response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pivoting to Fulfill Needs: Inside a Weld Manufacturing Plant
Packaging medical supplies has become the priority for UNC graduate and Mountain States Plastics owner Scot Gagnon as supplier’s race to meet healthcare demands.
Riding the Rollercoaster
As the stock market went through its acrobatic reactions to the Coronavirus, students in UNC’s SAFF Class took the volatile ride in stride – and gained real world experience in the midst of a financial crisis.
Seeing the Silver Lining
A recent Ph.D. student shares his thoughts about UNC and describes how he felt about defending his dissertation online.
Food Supplies: Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Stocked
UNC’s culinary experts help you make good food with limited supplies.
Faculty Member Using 3D Printer to Make Face Shield Parts for Hospitals
With a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers who are battling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, UNC’s Chelsie Romulo is contributing to the effort to fill the gap.
Photos: Life in Greeley During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Woody Myers, UNC’s staff photographer, has captured the new way of life for families in and around Greeley during the Colorado stay-at-home order made due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Mindfulness in an Earthquake
How an earthquake teaches mindfulness lessons, and how mindfulness can help us cope with the change and uncertainty of a pandemic is discussed by UNC Professor Mike Kimball.
Cybersecurity in the Age of Coronavirus
The pandemic hasn’t stymied bad actors from attempting to infiltrate software and operating systems. A UNC expert on cybersecurity says the more things change the more they stay the same when it comes to defending against malicious attacks.
Keeping Your Voice Healthy in a Video-Call Age
In response to the new virtual environment, UNC assistant professor of Acting and Performance, Rebecca Rich, offers a set of tips aimed at keeping your voice in top shape.
GIS Mapping Visualizes Real-Time Data on Coronavirus
A number of organizations are producing interactive maps to help people visualize real-time data on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and to help track those cases to show the bigger picture of the pandemic.
Pandemics, Like Earthquakes, Hard to Predict
The way pathogens evolve make it inevitable that a variation such as the SARS-CoV-2 strain of coronavirus will lead to pandemics, says Gregory DeKrey.
UNC Researcher Questions Theory of Bats Spreading Coronavirus
Bats are one of the most fascinating and misunderstood animals on Earth, yet they tend to be chosen as the reservoir for many diseases, such as COVID-19, which may far be from the truth.
How Supply Chains Are Being Impact by Coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has uncovered numerous flaws in supply chains, according to Mike Loughrin, an adjunct professor in the online Master of Business Administration program at UNC.
History of Pandemics: A Thumbnail Sketch
While the past century presents a number of examples, the influenza outbreak of 1918 may most closely resemble what our world is now experiencing with the current global pandemic. History Professor Fritz Fischer shares a portion of his classroom lesson here.
Making a Game of It
Your kids’ schools are closed, and you’re working from home. Looking for some ideas to help all of you stay sane? Here’s how to engage your kids in something they love.
Students: How to Stay Sane and Grow Your Personal Brand on Social Media
Marketing Professor Denny McCorkle has some suggestions for how students can stay connected without getting drawn into the negative social media.
Coronavirus Panic buying Follows Marketing Theories
Daniel Brannon, an assistant professor at UNC, discussing the coronavirus and its influence on consumer behavior and marketing theories.
Slowing Spread of Coronavirus Will Help Rebound Financial Markets
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is creating a different set of challenges for financial markets, and making future events incalculable, according to Joe French, a professor of Finance at UNC.
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