Film Premiere: The Alchemy of Change

Gerrard Hall 160 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Join Toshi Reagon and Durham-based filmmaker Katina Parker for the premiere of The Alchemy of Change film series. Created by Reagon and Parker, these seven short films feature interviews with... Read more »

2019 Commencement Celebration

Carmichael Arena 310 South Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health will host its spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, starting at 1 p.m. The commencement speaker will be Dr. Richard... Read more »

Gillings School Alumni Association: Triangle-area Social

Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

This is a great opportunity to connect and network with fellow public health professionals during the week of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Conference. The event is... Read more »

Department of Biostatistics’ 70th Anniversary (BIOS 70)

The Carolina Club, George Watts Hill Alumni Center 150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

We're celebrating 70 years! Join alumni, friends, faculty and current students as we reflect on past achievements and current research endeavors. F. DuBois Bowman, PhD 2000 biostatistics, dean and professor... Read more »

What’s Wrong With Slurs?

105 Caldwell Hall Caldwell Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Please join the Parr Center for their third headliner of the 2019-2020 series, Robin Jeshion, professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California. She specializes in the philosophy of... Read more »

Iran’s Wicked Water: Problems + Politics

Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

In this seminar, Kaveh Madani, a former deputy head of Iran’s Department of Environment, overviews the major drivers of Iran’s water resource problems and shares his observations during his service... Read more »

Health Behavior Alumni Reception at APHA Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

UNC GILLINGS HEALTH BEHAVIOR RECEPTION Monday, November 4, 2019 5 to 6 p.m. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 13 Restaurant Remarks by department chair and Jo Anne Earp Distinguished Professor Kurt M.... Read more »

Gillings School Reception at APHA Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Philadelphia for the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Nov. 2-6. A reception for Gillings alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends will be held... Read more »

H.A. Tyroler Alumni Award Lecture 2019

1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall (Michel A. Ibrahim Seminar Room) McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

David J. Ballard, MD, MSPH, PhD, FACP is the 2019 Herman A. Tyroler Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. Dr. Ballard is an adjunct professor in Health Policy and Management and is... Read more »

Global Health Early Career Panel

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Hear from more recent Gillings School alumni on job and internship search strategies that worked for them, and how they translated their graduate education into practice. Panelists: - Florence Masese-Amadi,... Read more »

Understanding Antisemitism as a Form of Hate

Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Kenneth S. Stern, director of Bard College’s Center for the Study of Hate, will give a talk titled “Understanding Antisemitism as a Form of Hate” on Thursday, Nov. 7 at... Read more »

Symposium in Honor of Dr. Michael D. Aitken

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us for a symposium, reception and dinner in honor of Dr. Michael Aitken and his recent retirement after more than 30 years as a faculty member in the Department... Read more »

Introduction to Qualtrics

Room 219 Davis Library 208 Raleigh St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This is a hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will create a basic survey, add display and skip logic, and use content validation, piped text and embedded data. This course is only... Read more »

Health Behavior Alumni Happy Hour

Brier Creek Beer Garden 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dear Triangle Health Behavior Alumni, Join your fellow Health Behavior alumni for an informal social hour on Tuesday, November 12th, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.! We'll be at Brier Creek Beer Garden, conveniently located adjacent to RTP, between Raleigh and Durham! Appetizers will be provided - please drop by anytime for a drink and good company. RSVP... Read more »

Alumni Panel Discussion and Networking Event

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium (0001 Michael Hooker Research Center) Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Public Health Leadership Student Association (PHLSA) is organizing an Alumni Panel Discussion and Networking Event on Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7 p.m. in Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium, Michael Hooker Research Center 001, Gillings School of... Read more »

World of Difference Celebration

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

World of Difference is an annual celebration held each year to honor alumni and friends who give to the Gillings School and to celebrate the faculty members, students and programs that benefit from their generosity. This event is invitation only. Questions? Please contact Felicia Kelly at (919) 966-0219 or fkelly@unc.edu.

Coming Full Circle: 30 Years of Advancing the Field of Nutrition During Pregnancy

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Coming Full Circle: 30 Years of Advancing the Field of Nutrition During Pregnancy Save the date and join us for a lecture event with Anna Maria Siega-Riz, PhD, alumna and former professor and associate dean at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Siega-Riz is dean and professor of the School of Public Health... Read more »

Connect, Engage, Transform: Rural Community Partnerships

William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Carolina Center for Public Service and other partners are hosting the Connect, Engage, Transform: Rural Community Partnerships conference to bring together stakeholders from North Carolina’s rural communities and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to highlight and encourage authentic, effective and sustainable collaborations for the public good. The conference will feature keynote... Read more »

Boston Alumni and Student Reception

Carrie Nation 11 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United States

3/9/2020 UPDATE: This event has been postponed. As public health officials continue to monitor the evolving situation related to COVID-19, this decision was made to promote the safety of our alumni, donors, friends, staff, and students. By practicing enhanced safety precautions, we all can do our part to help prevent further spread of the virus.... Read more »

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Washington DC Alumni and Student Reception

City Tap House Dupont 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

3/9/2020 UPDATE: This event has been postponed. As public health officials continue to monitor the evolving situation related to COVID-19, this decision was made to promote the safety of our alumni, donors, friends, staff, and students. By practicing enhanced safety precautions, we all can do our part to help prevent further spread of the virus.... Read more »

New York City Alumni and Student Reception

Bo's Kitchen & Bar Room 6 W 24th Street, New York, NY, United States

3/9/2020 UPDATE: This event has been postponed. As public health officials continue to monitor the evolving situation related to COVID-19, this decision was made to promote the safety of our alumni, donors, friends, staff, and students. By practicing enhanced safety precautions, we all can do our part to help prevent further spread of the virus.... Read more »

Atlanta Alumni and Student Reception

5Church Atlanta 1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA, United States

3/9/2020 UPDATE: This event has been postponed. As public health officials continue to monitor the evolving situation related to COVID-19, this decision was made to promote the safety of our alumni, donors, friends, staff, and students. By practicing enhanced safety precautions, we all can do our part to help prevent further spread of the virus.... Read more »

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Alumni and Student Networking Social

3/9/2020 UPDATE: This event has been postponed. As public health officials continue to monitor the evolving situation related to COVID-19, this decision was made to promote the safety of our alumni, donors, friends, staff, and students. By practicing enhanced safety precautions, we all can do our part to help prevent further spread of the virus.... Read more »

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Is Energy Storage the Key to Zero-Carbon Electricity?

All are invited to the weekly Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series, which begins virtually on August 26, 2020, at 12 noon with Dr. Noah Kittner presenting “Is Energy Storage the Key to Zero-Carbon Electricity?” The Series asks speakers to tailor their presentation for a general audience so that all participants benefit.... Read more »

What Galápagos Around Comes Around: Antibiotic Resistance in Darwin’s Laboratory

All are invited to the weekly Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series which continues virtually on September 2, 2020, at noon with Alyssa Grube presenting “What Galápagos Around Comes Around: Antibiotic Resistance in Darwin’s Laboratory.” The series asks speakers to tailor their presentation for a general audience so that all participants benefit. Learn more.... Read more »

Implementation Science Student Group Virtual Coffee Hour

In the spirit of helping us all get a bit more connected, the Implementation Science Student Group will be hosting our annual welcome (and welcome back!) coffee hour on Wednesday, Sept 2 from 5–7 p.m. So put on the kettle, pour a cuppa and join us on Zoom for a virtual mix-and-mingle. We'll have breakout... Read more »

Race, Racism, and Racial Equity Symposium Series Kickoff — The Historical Exploitation of Black and Brown Bodies at UNC: Learning from the Past to Change the Present

The inaugural Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that will bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. We will provide context on the state of race at UNC and in... Read more »

COVID-19 Conversations — Responding to COVID-19: A Science-Based Approach

Responding to COVID-19: A Science-Based Approach Brought to you by the American Public Health Association and the National Academy of Medicine, this webinar series is exploring the state of the science surrounding the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and globally, with a focus on the emerging evidence on how to best mitigate... Read more »

The Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence

The Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence All are invited to the weekly Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series which continues virtually on September 30, 2020, at 12 noon with Mark Radin presenting “The Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence.” The series... Read more »

Magic Hour: Black Entrepreneurs Meetup

Join the Kenan Institute Entrepreneurship Center for this virtual networking event and hear from three Black entrepreneurs (including Gillings alum and adjunct Bahby Banks) from around the Triangle in an... Read more »

Health Behavior Alumni Trivia Night

Kurt Ribisl, Department of Health Behavior Department chair, will be providing a welcome and department updates then proceed straight into some trivia fun! Teams will be randomly assigned to facilitate making new friends. Just bring yourself, some energy, perhaps something to sip on and a fun Zoom background. Of course, no contest is complete without... Read more »

Panel Discussion: How Women Lead in the Business of Health

The UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH) and the 100 Women Initiative at UNC Kenan-Flagler are teaming up to host a virtual event to kick off a series of events geared toward highlighting and amplifying women business leaders in the health care industry and beyond. How Women Lead in the Business of Health... Read more »

Conducting Cross Cultural Surveys Short Course

This course will provide an introduction to survey research methods for designing multinational and multicultural surveys. It begins with an overview of the field of comparative surveys. This will summarize... Read more »

Landscapes of racial dispossession and control: Cultural and structural racism and population health inequities

Dr. Margaret Hicken of the University of Michigan will present Landscapes of racial dispossession and control: Cultural and structural racism and population health inequities. The Social Epidemiology Research Program is co-sponsoring this event with the Carolina Population Center as part of the Social Epidemiology Program Seminar Series. More information. Register.