This course will introduce systems thinking and system dynamics computer simulation modeling. The broader goal of this course is to enhance your knowledge and skills in understanding and analyzing the complex feedback dynamics found in nearly all social, economic, and environmental problems. The course will also spend substantial time studying how policy interventions affect the... Read more »

Rebecca Martin, PhD, director of the Center for Global Health will present a talk titled, "Global to Local: CDC's Global Health Work." This event is sponsored by the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases.  

MHC is the largest & longest running student-led health conference in the country, attracting more than 500 attendees each year. Come attend a general interest meeting to learn how you can volunteer to be a part of the upcoming 42nd annual Minority Health Conference (MHC). Please contact the Minority Health Conference email with any questions.

The Undergraduate Business Symposium is one of the oldest and largest student-run career development events in the nation. ​Symposium has evolved into a program of events across the month of September culminating in the main event on Friday, September 13, 2019. Friday’s extensive activities center around a networking luncheon with company representatives on the Dean Dome... Read more »

Kick off the 2019-2020 Innovate Carolina Network Forum Series. Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz will be attending to launch the first of six events that will engage your help in designing the next ways forward for innovation and entrepreneurship at UNC. Bring your ideas, your challenges and your creative energy, and experts in design thinking will... Read more »

The Experience Gillings: Diversity Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective students to spend a day immersed in our Gillings community. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with current students to learn more about our unique student culture and explore information on our graduate programs. Academic representatives will also be present to help participants... Read more »

Jessica Faul will present “TBD” as part of the Carolina Population Series 2019-2010 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Dr. Faul studies health and cognitive functioning, health disparities, and the integration of genetic and social science data in health research. She has worked with HRS core and restricted data files, examining genetic, gene-environment, and socioeconomic determinants of... Read more »

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) and the NC Injury and Violence Prevention Branch are hosting a workshop for students and faculty who are using or are interested in learning more about the NC Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS). What is NC-VDRS? NC-VDRS is part of a population-based, public health reporting system that captures... Read more »

Join the Equity Collective for the Gillings Inclusion Meetup on Collaboration with HBCUs (Part 2) to discuss how we - faculty, staff, and students - can strengthen our collaboration efforts with HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). The Equity Collective is a student-led group at Gillings that works to create, promote and sustain equity in... Read more »

This workshop will provide attendees with knowledge and resources in development of a scientific protocol for a clinical research study. The workshop covers topics such as: who needs a clinical protocol, tools available at UNC to support protocol development, and more. Register now.

This seminar is part of the Fall ISP Seminar Series. Dr. Keely Muscatell will discuss how social and economic factors of a person’s life influence physical health. Register now.

Standard Safe Zone Facilitator Training is a four-hour training that covers best practices for facilitating group discussions, presenting information, and dealing with difficult questions and topics. There is no expectation to how many trainings facilitators help with. Some of our facilitators are only available to help with one training a year, while others are involved... Read more »

This 2-day course equips students to design, conduct, and critique mixed method research. This course is designed for those who are relatively new to mixed method research, and interested in the principles that should guide it. Participants who come with a specific set of research questions in mind will have opportunities to apply topics of... Read more »

Meet with representatives from organizations that have full time positions and internships available in North Carolina and throughout the U.S. There will be For-Profit, Non-Profit and Government organizations attending. To view and research the list of the organizations to be represented, visit http://go.unc.edu/Fall2019Expo. Bring multiple copies of your resume. To make the best impression on employers,... Read more »

Stephanie Martin will present “Engaging Family Members to Support Maternal and Child Nutrition” as part of the Carolina Population Series 2019-2010 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Stephanie Martin is an assistant professor with more than 15 years' experience designing and implementing behavioral interventions in low-income countries. Dr. Martin’s research focuses on the evaluation of behavioral interventions... Read more »

"Elder Care: A Series" provides a broad overview of several of the issues and resources related to caring for an elder loved one. Each session focuses on a separate topic, and participants may attend all or some sessions. Is your parent (or other older person for whom you care) nearing the end of their life?... Read more »

Ever wanted to ask someone who works in graduate school admissions how they make their decisions? UNC’s Pre-Grad Advising program has assembled faculty and staff from a variety of fields who do admissions to take questions regarding applications and how decisions are made. Research Programs, 3-4pm: PhD programs and research masters Professional Programs, 4-5pm.: Professional... Read more »

This course titled, "Designing and Conducting Surveys of Businesses and Organizations," is directed towards students and individuals interested in, or who have responsibility for, obtaining information from businesses/organizations that is organizational or business-related in nature. This includes data that are typically based on or may be extracted from records, such as financial or production data,... Read more »

Want to learn more about volunteering with Classroom to Community? Attend an interest meeting to learn more about the Classroom to Community partnership with a charter school in Durham where you will have an opportunity to practice adapting and communicating evidence-informed, accurate, and inclusive puberty and sexual health education to students in grades 4-8. Please... Read more »

TriCEM Symposium: Pathogens Gone Global - Disease Ecology and Evolution in a Changing World Human activities are impacting environmental processes at an unprecedented scale. These changes also influence the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. This symposium will engage with the latest findings in this arena, including research on cross-species transmission of parasites, One Health,... Read more »

Meet a Venture for America Representative and learn how to pitch yourself to startups. Join the lunch to hear their tips and tricks to land a startup job that can propel your career forward and to hear the stories of successful UNC alum who went through the program! Register now.

Please join UNC Biology and Epsilon Eta Environmental Honors Fraternity in welcoming Erlinda Quesada to speak regarding her work focused in the impact of agro-business on water sources in rural communities—particularly the pineapple industry. Her trip to UNC is part of an International Peacemaker Tour. Erlinda Quesada has been an activist since her early twenties.... Read more »

HAVEN skills training is a training that provides students, faculty, staff and Post Doctoral Fellows with tools to be an ally to someone who has experienced sexual or interpersonal violence or stalking. The training emphasizes the importance of listening and connecting survivors to resources on campus and in the community. Register now Please contact Grace... Read more »

This seminar is part of the NC TraCS  Biostatistics Seminar Series. This seminar is presented by Paul Stewart, PhD, UNC Department of Biostatistics. Register now.

Xiaoquan Zhao, PhD, of George Mason University, will present the Jane Brown Health Communications Lecture titled, "Self-affirmation in health communication: Promises, evidence, and boundary conditions." Register online. This event is sponsored by the Hussman School of Media and Journalism and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Please contact Casey Hart with any questions.

"Elder Care: A Series" provides a broad overview of several of the issues and resources related to caring for an elder loved one. Each session focuses on a separate topic, and participants may attend all or some sessions. Caring for an aging family member presents many complex challenges. Paul Klever, Executive Director of the Charles House... Read more »

The Center is facing increasing requests to provide Safe Zones for Medical audiences. In response to this need, we have created a Medical Safe Zone, with a curriculum that covers LGBTQ health disparities, medical resources, and common health professional scenarios, along with a terminology primer and strategies for allyship. We are looking for individuals knowledgeable... Read more »

"I am Not My Disease": Visual Storytelling in South Africa and Eswatini The medium of visual storytelling has always been a powerful catalyst for change. In this talk, Paul Blom will discuss his work from this past summer (and previous summers) co-teaching a Yale University study-abroad course in South Africa and Swaziland (now Eswatini). The... Read more »

Join the Student Global Health Committee for their general interest meeting. Presenters will be Kay Schaffer and Ishani Patel. Please contact Kay Schaffer with any questions.

Program description Attend a one-day conference focused on you!  Calling all partners in public health. The 15th Annual Clinical Lab Day highlights the many collaborations that are key for disease monitoring and response in North Carolina and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by the NC State Laboratory of Public Health and the NC Public Health... Read more »

William Pan will present “TBD” as part of the Carolina Population Series 2019-2010 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. William Pan is an Associate Professor of Global Environmental Health at Duke University with appointments in the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) and Nicholas School of Environment. He has over 15 years of experience studying the impact of... Read more »