This Biostatistics seminar will feature Junier Oliva, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Oliva completed his PhD in machine learning at Carnegie Mellon University and... Read more »
UNC's Health Care for All and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) are cohosting a lunch-and-learn on November 15 at 12:00 p.m. in Bondurant G100 with Dr. Jon Oberlander, Professor in the Department of Social Medicine and the UNC Department of Health Policy and Management. “Medicare for All and the 2020 Presidential Election” will discuss... Read more »
Health Policy and Management doctoral candidate, JC Salgado Hernandez will defend his dissertation, "Simulation of alternative tax policies for sugar-sweetened beverages: Consumer and producer outcomes in Mexico."
Society co-founders Nikole Hannah-Jones ’03 (M.A.), who spearheaded The 1619 Project for The New York Times magazine; Ron Nixon with The Associate Press; and Topher Sanders with ProPublica will discuss their careers, providing tips on getting the story and forging your own path. Moderated by Calvin Hall ’04 (Ph.D.) from the Department of Mass Communication at N.C. Central University and UNC... Read more »
Black Wave illuminates two critical factors that had a direct influence on why survival rates varied so much across the Tōhoku region following the 3/11 disasters and why the rebuilding process has also not moved in lockstep across the region. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Daniel Aldrich from the UNC Department of Asian... Read more »
Evan Askin, MD, will present "I am a Racist, I am an Anti-Racist" as part of the DOCSpeaks Short Talks on Cultural Competence. Dr. Askin is a professor of Family Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine and is a co-winner of the 2019 UNC Diversity Award.
Pre-Med? Looking to learn more about what it takes to get into MD or DO programs? Carolina Pre-Med Association and Alpha Epsilon Delta are hosting Deans from UNC, ECU, Campbell, and Wake Forest (to name a few!) medical schools to come talk to undergraduates and answer our questions! Come join us on November 19th 7:30... Read more »
Susan Kitchen, owner of Race Smart, is a Sports Certified Registered Dietitian, USA Triathlon Certified Level II Endurance Coach, IRONMAN Certified Coach, accomplished endurance athlete, and published author—dedicated to helping athletes achieve optimal health, fitness and performance gains through balanced nutrition, proper sports fueling and hydration, personalized training plans and a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy a... Read more »
Bring your lunch and join us for an overview of the campus' Zoom remote conferencing tool! Participants will have an opportunity to learn basic meeting functions through more advanced features. DATES: Wednesdays - November 6, November 20 and December 4 TIME: Noon - 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Mayes Center, Rosenau 230 To sign up, please access... Read more »
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 »
This Biostatistics Seminar features Susan A. Murphy, PhD, Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, Harvard University. Dr. Murphy is a UNC... Read more »
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 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 communities on the part public health plays in daily life. To participate, stop by Armfield Atrium between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The School... Read more »
Learn tips and tricks to lighten up your holiday menu without sacrificing taste, celebration or tradition. A healthy holiday lunch will be provided by The Picnic Basket Catering. This free program is covered by your NC State Health Plan **Please bring your insurance card to attend** Space is limited. Reserve your seat today! go.unc.edu/hhe2019
Bring your lunch and join us for an overview of the campus' Zoom remote conferencing tool! Participants will have an opportunity to learn basic meeting functions through more advanced features. DATES: Wednesdays - November 6, November 20 and December 4 TIME: Noon - 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Mayes Center, Rosenau 230 To sign up, please access... Read more »
The Jingle Bell Jog is a 2.7 mile fun run or 1.5 mile walk open to all UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff. With over 500 participants in previous years, the event... Read more »
