Enjoy four 15 minute virtual presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provide an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work in the fields of astronomy, biology, communications and public health equity. Learn more. This event is part of University Research Week.... Read more »
Leveraging the strengths of Carolina’s schools of public health and medicine, its affiliated research centers and institutes, and its prowess in big data management, the Heterogeneity in Obesity Creativity Hub: Transdisciplinary Approaches for Precision Research and Treatment is a large, collaborative project with 27 faculty from 16 departments, six schools and five centers and institutes.... Read more »
Addressing a need that affects over the drinking water in North Carolina, as well as 1.8 billion people worldwide, the Sustainable Access to Clean Water Creativity Hub is pursuing the development of an innovative, affordable membrane-based water purification tool that can safely remove a broad range of water contaminants. The project team is comprised of polymer chemists,... Read more »
This event qualifies for one hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. This session features the work of leading campus health equity researchers. All are working towards developing solutions to reduce critical social and racial inequities. At this event, we will also present the Gillings Health... Read more »
This event qualifies for one hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. Join the Gillings School's inclusive excellence and global health units for the inaugural session of the Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series featuring, Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, PhD, MPH, professor of health... Read more »
The inclusive excellence team is hosting a workshop on Nov. 18 from 11-12:30 p.m. titled "Working with International Students." The workshop is eligible for 1.5 training hours. This workshop will equip you with the skills needed to foster the most supportive academic environment for all international students at Gillings. Build awareness and skills to support... Read more »
This Critical Conversation is designed to be an interactive discussion to help you understand the meaning and history of reproductive justice, the legacy of reproductive oppression, and the ways in... Read more »
Gillings students, as part of schoolwide strategic planning, the Gillings School has convened a Practice Task Force, and we need to hear from you! We are seeking your thoughts and ideas on what practice at Gillings should look like in 2028. How can we achieve the greatest impact? What opportunities are we missing? How can... Read more »
As part of schoolwide strategic planning, the Gillings School has convened a Practice Task Force, and we need to hear from you- Faculty, Staff and Students! We are seeking your thoughts and ideas on what practice at Gillings should look like in 2028. How can we achieve the greatest impact? What opportunities are we missing?... Read more »
Five years from now, who will be setting the global health agenda? Featuring Dr. Anu Kumar This event qualifies for one hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series Title: Five years from now, who will be... Read more »
Gillings faculty, staff and students are invited to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and vaccinations, featuring David Weber, MD, MPH, professor of epidemiology; Charles Addison; and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of infectious Diseases and pediatrics. Our previous COVID-19 conversations can be found in the bottom section of the Gillings Roadmap. Wednesday, Feb. 9 Noon... Read more »
The Carolina Seminar on Innovation for the Public Good is partnering with the Gillings Innovating Public Health Series to present: The Private Sector's Role in Public Health - Join Dr. Joe Brown, innovator and faculty member in ESE, and Tom Outlaw, MBA, as they share their experience with innovation in water treatment especially in low-... Read more »
Register for the 2022 AMWHO International Conference hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! This year's theme, "Human Conflict & Global Health: Advocating for Emotional, Physical and... Read more »
Register for the 2022 AMWHO International Conference hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! This year's theme, "Human Conflict & Global Health: Advocating for Emotional, Physical and... Read more »
This event qualifies for eight hours of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The 43rd Annual Minority Health Conference: Revolutionary Healing and... Read more »
Past as Prologue: COVID-19, HIV and other infectious disease inequities by race/ethnicity This event qualifies for one hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for... Read more »
Managing a State Response to a Global Pandemic: A conversation between Drs. Mandy Cohen and John Wiesman Registration required. Moderator: Jason deBruyn, WUNC health reporter Dr. Mandy Cohen was secretary... Read more »
This symposium, which is aimed at facilitating conversations in the classroom about inclusive excellence, will be held on June 14-16 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is presented by the... Read more »
This symposium, which is aimed at facilitating conversations in the classroom about inclusive excellence, will be held on June 14-16 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is presented by the Gillings Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Inclusive Excellence. Registration required. Contact Adrial Bryan with questions. This event qualifies for a combined nine... Read more »
This symposium, which is aimed at facilitating conversations in the classroom about inclusive excellence, will be held on June 14-16 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is presented by the... Read more »
The Monkeypox outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by the Biden administration as well as several governors around the country; currently, more than 250 cases have been reported... Read more »
Save the date for the 28th National Health Equity Research Webcast, “Environmental Justice: The Science, the People, the Politics.” September 16, 2022, 3-4:30 p.m. Free registration opening soon. Subscribe to their newsletter to get updates about registration, panelists, and NHERW events. The archive of the 27th webcast, “This is U.S.: Dissent, Denial, and the Health of Populations,” is available... Read more »
This one hour professional advancement opportunity counts toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. This session features the work of leading campus health equity... Read more »
Since its founding in 2009, the goal of the Water Institute at UNC has been to inform the way the world works on water, sanitation and hygiene issues by generating... Read more »
Aaron Williams, Senior Advisor—Emeritus, International Development & Government Relations, at RTI International November 17, 2022 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall Registration required.
Gillings School Pitch Competition Students with an innovative idea to solve a critical public health problem are competing in the 2022 Gillings School Student Pitch Competition. Eight interdisciplinary student teams... Read more »
The Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series is pleased to announce Dr. Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija, Chair of the African Union, African Vaccine Delivery Alliance and Founder of the... Read more »
Location: Virtual (ZOOM) Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: Noon Eastern/9 a.m. Pacific Moderator: Camille G. Mason, Assistant Director of Alumni Giving and Engagement, UNC Gillings School of Global Public... Read more »
Dr. Katie Kaney, DrPH, MBA, FACHE, a 2013 alum of the Gillings School and member of the Public Health Foundation Board of Directors, presents her first book. "Both/And: Medicine and Public Health Together" illuminates the path to create an ongoing partnership between public health and medicine, and shows measurable return on investment. A panel discussion... Read more »
Join Gillings School students and alumni for ENGAGE! This event offers networking opportunities for alumni and students alike. Held the day before the Minority Health Conference, the event was originally launched as REENGAGE to strengthen connections between the Gillings School and its alumni community. All alumni and current students of the Gillings School are invited to come together to build community and fellowship at this event hosted by the inclusive excellence committee of the UNC Gillings Alumni Association Advisory Board and the Minority Student Caucus. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
The Minority Health Conference, the largest and longest-running student-led health conference in the country, aims to raise awareness around minority health and mobilize students, academics, and community members to take... Read more »
The Epidemiology and Justice Student Group and the UNC Gillings School's Department of Epidemiology present: The 2023 Environmental Justice Lecture Featuring Corban Addison, human rights advocate and international bestselling author... Read more »
Green Zone training is for faculty, staff and students who wish to learn more about the military-connected student experience. The goals are to train members of the Carolina community to... Read more »
The Student Global Health Committee is hosting the 10th annual GillingsX on March 31 from 5-7 P.M. in Rosenau 133. This year's topic is focused on sexual and reproductive rights. We will hear presentations from Dr. Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Paris Wiechecki Vergara, and Alice Cartwright. Learn more and register. Contact Mia Haller with questions.
Dean’s Inclusive Excellence Lecture with Dr. David Williams Understanding and Effectively Addressing Inequities in Health Monday, April 3 10 - 11 A.M. Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium (Rosenau 133) and streaming online... Read more »
Workshop: Design-Thinking in Global Public Health Facilitated by Dr. Liz Chen, Design-Thinking Lead Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023 (student wellness day) Time: 8:30 a.m. - noon ET (30 min light breakfast, then 3-hour workshop) Location: McGavern-Greenberg 2306 Join this interactive, in-person workshop to learn: Design thinking processes, methods and mindsets Skills to apply to teaching, research and... Read more »
Join us for the next seminar in our Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series. This panel discussion will feature three LGBTQ+ global health professionals to learn about... Read more »
The Inclusive Excellence Summer Symposium is an annual skills-building event for members of the Gillings community to foster more inclusive learning and working environments. With varying topics every year, the... Read more »
The Inclusive Excellence Summer Symposium is an annual skills-building event for members of the Gillings community to foster more inclusive learning and working environments. With varying topics every year, the symposium provides attendees with history, theory, and practical skills to critically analyze their course content, workplace practices, and professional relationships to co-create inclusive learning and... Read more »
The Inclusive Excellence Summer Symposium is an annual skills-building event for members of the Gillings community to foster more inclusive learning and working environments. With varying topics every year, the... Read more »
Celebrating 75 years of research, training and service November 11–12, 2024 Please join the UNC Gillings Department of Biostatistics to celebrate past achievements, learn about current research endeavors and discuss... Read more »
