Week of Events
Black Wave: How Networks and Governance Shaped Japan’s 3/11 Disasters
Black Wave: How Networks and Governance Shaped Japan’s 3/11 Disasters
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 »
“I am a Racist, I am an Anti-Racist”: DOCSpeaks
“I am a Racist, I am an Anti-Racist”: DOCSpeaks
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.
Fall 2019 Pre-Med Deans Panel
Fall 2019 Pre-Med Deans Panel
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 »
Zoom Lunch & Learn Workshop
Zoom Lunch & Learn Workshop
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 »
Nutrition Coalition Presents: Susan Kitchen
Nutrition Coalition Presents: Susan Kitchen
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... Read more »
Health Professions HEED Award Celebration
Health Professions HEED Award Celebration
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 »
Challenges in Developing Learning Algorithms to Personalize Treatment in Real Time
Challenges in Developing Learning Algorithms to Personalize Treatment in Real Time
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 alumna with an extensive previous research experience as Professor in both Statistics, Social Research and Psychiatry, and a 2013 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. Her... Read more »