7th Annual Diversity THINKposium: Voice

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 University Office for Diversity & Inclusion invites you to take part in the 7th annual Diversity THINKposium. This year’s theme, Voice, addresses how we use our voices to contribute to the sense of belonging for, and the retention and engagement of, all stakeholders at Carolina. Attendees will participate in interactive workshops, insightful panel discussions and small group... Read more »

LGBTQ Health Disparities Research Collaborative Kickoff

3005 Michael Hooker Research Center (Carmen Hooker Odom Conference Room) 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, United States

The purpose of the LGBTQ Health Disparities Research Collaborative is to provide graduate students and faculty members at UNC-CH with a space to engage in critical conversations related to issues of LGBTQ health. The collaborative brings individuals together to share ongoing research, network and collaborate on research, practice and advocacy efforts at Carolina. This event... Read more »

Digital Therapeutics: Software as Treatment

Learn from industry leaders about how software is changing the treatment paradigm. Sarah Jackson, chief of staff of Click Therapeutics, and Carly Levin, strategic development, will discuss the rapidly evolving field of digital therapeutics and answer a variety of questions, including: What are digital therapeutics? Who are the key players in the market? What is... Read more »

25th National Health Equity Research Webcast: Structural Racism

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

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites you to the 25th National Health Equity Research Webcast. This interactive session will be broadcast with a live audience at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (133 Rosenau Hall) or can be viewed online. Registration is FREE and requested for all participants. Presenters Felicia Arriaga,... Read more »

Insights into Understanding the Global Refugee Crisis

Memorial Hall

The Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center is hosting a free and public event with Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This will be the first time that the High Commissioner will be speaking at a public event outside of New York and Washington D.C. Come learn about what the... Read more »

Student Organizations and Activities Fair

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Every year, the Gillings School of Global Public Health hosts a Student Organizations and Activities Fair for UNC offices and organizations from around campus to meet Gillings students and inform them about available services and activities they will be able to participate in throughout the school year.

UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility Fall Symposium

Old Clinic Auditorium 4008

The UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility (CEHS) is pleased to present some of the most new and intriguing environmental exposure research. These projects were developed with support from CEHS pilot funds, CEHS facility cores, and the CEHS campus wide network of scientists. The results from these projects establish the groundwork for additional exploration,... Read more »

Networking Symposium: Opioids, the Microbiome, Data Science

The purpose of this mini-symposium/networking event is to advance collaborations between the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health by encouraging new and cross-discipline research endeavors. To take advantage of the complementary strengths of the faculty, sessions during the event will focus on three high-priority topics during three consecutive sessions: 9:00 am - 11:30 am... Read more »

UNC Water and Health Conference

Bringing together research with policy, practice and networking events. The 2019 Water and Health Conference: Where Science Meets Policy, organized by the Water Institute at UNC, will explore drinking water supply, sanitation, hygiene and water resources in both the developing and developed worlds with a strong public health emphasis. For registration information, please visit the conference... Read more »

University Day

Memorial Hall

University Day is an occasion to remember the University’s past and celebrate its future. The date, October 12, marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the institution’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation. This year’s theme is service to the state of North Carolina. The program will highlight... Read more »

Triangle Global Health Conference

Durham Convention Center 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, United States

The Triangle Global Health Consortium (TGHC) is hosting its 6th annual conference on October 16. The theme this year is One Health. The abstract application window for speakers, panels, workshops, story-tellers, and the One Health Challenge Question closes on July 15th, while poster abstracts will be accepted until August 15th. For more information, visit https://www.triangleglobalhealth.org/annual-conference.

Department of Health Policy and Management Executive Master’s Program 50th Anniversary

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

In honor of the Department of Health Policy and Management's Executive Master's Program 50th Anniversary, we are hosting a symposium featuring Professor Emeritus Bill Zelman as the keynote speaker, with lunch and a panel discussion starting at 11:30 a.m. “I am today allocating $3,000 State Appropriations to match the Federal Grant obtained for developing the... 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 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, will provide the keynote luncheon on Monday, Oct. 28. Bowman is a distinguished researcher whose scholarship... 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 in the Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. Remarks by Dean Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Liberty Ballroom C 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA... Read more »

2nd Annual Gillings Showcase

1303 McGavran-Greenberg Hall McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us for the 2nd Annual Gillings Faculty Research Showcase from 1:30-3:30 PM in 1303 McGavran-Greenberg Hall. Various renowned professors from the Gillings School of Global Public Health will be... 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 »

Interprofessional Response to the Opioid Crisis

235 Rosenau Hall Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The IPEP Student Executive Committee invites you to join a thoughtful discussion and case study to discover how interprofessional teams can help address the opioid crisis.  Lunch is provided! Registration is required. 

Fall Social

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Monday, November 11 3–4 p.m. Armfield Atrium Enjoy local fall favorites and join our community in celebrating the 2019 Staff Excellence Award winners. (There will also be a raffle for delicious North Carolina apples!)

Dean’s Lecture Series: Human Rights in Global Health

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

Please register online. For the first lecture in the Dean's Lecture Series, the Gillings School welcomes Ben Meier, JD, LLM, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Public Policy and... Read more »

Health Professions HEED Award Celebration

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Insight Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. UNC Gillings was one of only two schools of public health to win this award in 2019, marking the first year any school of public health has received it.... Read more »

World AIDS Day

3206A Frank Porter Graham Student Union 3103 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

World Aids Day Events and Activities: Free HIV Testing Services: 10am- 3pm Union 3rd Floor: 3206 A/B * HIV Testing is a 20 minute test with no needles provided by SHAC (Student Health Action Coalition)’s HIV program. Fun Games and Prizes 10am - 2pm West Lounge in the Union (1st Floor near Alpine Bagels): Activities... Read more »

Public Health Thank You Day

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Public Health Thank You Day is happening Monday, November 25! This is a great chance to thank the professionals who work to protect, promote and ensure the health of our communities. The day also offers an opportunity to educate our... Read more »

Cook Ross Everyday Bias Training

The Cook Ross Everyday Bias Training will be facilitated by Kauline Cipriani, PhD, assistant dean for inclusive excellence. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of unconscious bias and how unconscious (implicit) biases develop, influence perceptions and decision making, and impact institutional diversity and inclusion efforts. Registration required.

Add Health Wave V: New Directions, New Data

Room 2002 Carolina Square 133 West Franklin Street, Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

On Friday, January 10, the Add Health Team will present “Add Health Wave V: New Directions, New Data” as part of the Carolina Population Center’s 2019-2020 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. The... Read more »

Culture of Health: Healthy New Year Celebration

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Gillings School's Culture of Health invites you to a celebration for a healthy new year. There will be free healthy dietary information and snacks! Plus walking maps and information... Read more »

Minority Student Caucus Interest Meeting

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

The Minority Student Caucus will hold an interest meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium from 5-6 p.m. Please contact minoritystudentcaucus@gmail.com with any questions.

Academic Publishing 101: From Idea to Article….and Beyond

Although graduate school teaches you many things, many Ph.D. students complete their dissertations having never been fully trained in academic publishing. How does academic publishing actually work? Where should you publish your research? How do you actually get papers accepted in strong academic journals? In this talk, we will discuss several major ideas in academic... Read more »

Interdisciplinary Research Seminars: Myron Cohen

Room 2002 Carolina Square 133 West Franklin Street, Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Myron Cohen, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Health and Medical Affairs; the Yeargan-Bate Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, and Epidemiology; and the Director of the Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present as part of the Carolina Population Center’s 2019-2020 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series.... Read more »

I Am Because We Are: Interrelated Realities

Memorial Hall

Tickets for the MLK Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony, to be held Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Hall, are now available. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author, radio host and Georgetown University sociology professor, will deliver the keynote and the Unsung Heroes Awards and MLK Scholarship Awards will be presented. Dr. Dyson’s pioneering scholarship has... 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... Read more »

Exploring the Impact of Structural Racism on Health [Dean’s Inclusive Excellence Lecture Series]

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

Exploring the Impact of Structural Racism on Health: A Conversation About Race, Place and Preventing Violence Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES Director, Center for Public Health Practice & Professional Development at the American Public Health Association Wednesday, January 29 2-3 p.m. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium (Michael Hooker Research Center 0001) This presentation will explore... Read more »

6th Annual Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium

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

The Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium was created in order to bring light to and address issues women leaders face in today’s society. Our goal is to bring healthcare leaders to discuss challenges within their career journeys and provide advice when facing adversity. This year’s theme is Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. The Women in Healthcare... Read more »

Interdisciplinary Research Seminars: Til Stürmer

Room 2002 Carolina Square 133 West Franklin Street, Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Til Stürmer, the Nancy A. Dreyer Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present as part of the Carolina... Read more »

Second Annual Student Research and Entrepreneurship Showcase

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Come see students display their research and entrepreneurship endeavors! The event will feature online and residential student posters. Two $100 gift cards will be presented! There will be free food and coffee! If you're interested in participating, RSVP by Feb. 1. RSVP information Online students can send the link to their poster to David Gaviria.

Health Policy Day – 2020 Vision: The Road Ahead

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

The 2020 Health Policy Day will consist of Danielle Gray's keynote address, a panel of NC health care leaders and closing remarks by Jon Oberlander and Pam Silberman. Danielle Gray is Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Blue Cross & Blue Shield NC. Contact Estella Obi-Tabot with any questions.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering Open House

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

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is hosting an admitted student day for Graduate Students (PhD ,MS, MSPH,  MSEE and dual degree) on Friday, Feb. 21. This is... Read more »

Unleash Your Innovation!

171 Rosenau Hall 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Do you want to increase the impact of your research? Do you have an idea for a social venture in public health? Join the Office of Research, Innovation and Global... Read more »

HAVEN Training

3005 Michael Hooker Research Center (Carmen Hooker Odom Conference Room) 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, United States

HAVEN (Helping Advocates for Violence Ending Now) provides students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows with tools to be an ally to someone who has experienced sexual or interpersonal (relationship) violence or stalking. The three-hour training emphasizes the importance of listening, responding compassionately, and connecting survivors to resources on campus and in the community. Registration required.... Read more »

MPH@UNC Immersions: Building Skills and Relationships for a Lifetime

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

All current MPH@UNC students, including those starting the program in January 2020, are invited to join us at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health for the Spring 2020 immersion experience! Immersions for MPH@UNC represent an opportunity for students to join other students, Gillings School faculty members and alumni to engage in collaborative learning... Read more »

41st Annual Minority Health Conference

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 UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s 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 action for change. This year’s conference theme is Truth to Power: Exercising Political Voice to Achieve Health Equity.... Read more »

Coronavirus Outbreak: Biology, Epidemiology and Public Health Response

136 Tate-Turner-Kuralt Bldg. (Auditorium, School of Social Work) Tate-Turner-Kuralt Bldg, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

SPECIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY SEMINAR Coronavirus Outbreak: Biology, Epidemiology and Public Health Response  Dr. Ralph Baric, Distinguished Professor Dr. Kim Powers, Associate Professor Dr. Aaron Fleischauer, Chief Science Officer at N.C. Division of Public Health Dr. David Weber, Professor Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:00 a.m., 136 Tate-Turner-Kuralt Bldg (School of Social Work Auditorium) RSVP required.

Design for Health

Gillings is excited to host a panel discussion with local public health professionals who practice design thinking in their applied work. These professionals represent five different organizations, including RTI, Male Contraceptive Initiative, FHI 360, NC State University and MyHealthEd, Inc. Panelists include: Veronica Thomas, RTI Kevin Shane, Male Contraceptive Initiative Betsey Tolley, FHI 360 Kelly... Read more »

Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium

G100 Bondurant Hall 321 South Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The UNC School of Medicine, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and UNC Center for Health Equity Research are hosting the Inaugural Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium on March 5, 2020 to bring together faculty, staff, students, and the community to… Highlight and encourage health equity research; Promote collaboration and networking; and Encourage strategic planning and partnerships... Read more »