Week of Events
43rd Annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium
This cancer research symposium brings together speakers from UNC Lineberger and from around the country, and is open to students, faculty, staff and trainees. There is an exciting lineup of 17 talks on the theme of “Dysregulated Signaling Pathways in Cancer: Insights into Novel Mechanisms and Therapeutic Options.” The agenda includes basic and clinical science... Read more »
Stress and Diet among Latinos Dissertation Presentation
Stress and Diet among Latinos Dissertation Presentation
Deshira Wallace, a doctoral candidate in the health behavior department at the UNC’s Gilling School of Global Public Health, will present her research on the effects of multiple forms of... Read more »
Activity: Just Walk!
Activity: Just Walk!
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. Leader Penny Slade-Sawyer will find an indoor route! Contact Penny with any questions at mps3@email.unc.edu. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health.... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all... Read more »
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule... Read more »
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule... Read more »
Activity: Just Walk!
Activity: Just Walk!
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. Leader Penny Slade-Sawyer will find an indoor route! Contact Penny with any questions at mps3@email.unc.edu. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health.... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all... Read more »
Preparing the Next Generation of Population Health Researchers
Preparing the Next Generation of Population Health Researchers
The content of this event will focus on the training, knowledge and mentorship that aspiring population health researchers should pursue, and how such skills and guidance can be acquired both within and beyond students’ departments and institutions. Members of all organizations at any training level (predoctoral, postdoctoral or faculty) are welcome to participate! This event... Read more »
GRAD-itude Hours with Associate Dean Ngai
GRAD-itude Hours with Associate Dean Ngai
Life as graduate and professional students can be challenging. But who are the people that help you get through those difficult patches? Your parents who call you once a week? Your partner who makes you dinner? Your kids who give you hugs? Your advisor who thanks you for your contribution to a project? The friend... Read more »
Spring Fling
Spring Fling
Spring Fling is a 2.7 mile fun run or 1.5 mile walk open to all UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff. In previous years, over 300 participants have completed the Spring Fling individually or as part of a departmental team. The event promotes physical activity, health and well-being and provides employees with the opportunity to contribute... Read more »