Week of Events
Green Zone Training
Green Zone Training
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 know more about the issues and concerns military-connected students face and to identify individuals available to assist this population. Upon completion, participants will be able... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (30 minutes - virtual) Wednesdays – 5:15 PM – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (45 minutes - virtual) Thursdays – 11 AM – In-person (30 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center Thursdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003... Read more »
Intro to Systems Mapping Workshop
Intro to Systems Mapping Workshop
Systems mapping is an innovative tool that helps users better understand and address complex problems. This hands-on workshop (online and in-person) will allow participants to learn the basics of systems mapping and apply the tool to a complex health problem. After the workshop, attendees will be able to immediately apply systems mapping techniques to their... Read more »
Mindful Meditation
Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and resilience. Dedicate time to self-nurture with a 15-minute mindfulness meditation and self-compassion session. Tuesdays – 10 AM in 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center
Walking Groups
Walking Groups
Tuesdays – 10:30 AM Meet at the Pittsboro St. entrance to McGavran-Greenberg Hall for a 30-minute walk on campus or the neighborhood nearby.
Dissertation Defense: Loren Oh
Dissertation Defense: Loren Oh
Doctoral candidate Loren Oh will present her dissertation research, "Detection and treatment of breast cancer in dually enrolled Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries in accountable care organizations." Watch online. Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.
Dissertation Defense: Belinda-Rose Young
Dissertation Defense: Belinda-Rose Young
Health Behavior doctoral candidate Belinda-Rose Young will present her dissertation research, “State structural determinants of human trafficking: A global study.” This dissertation defense will take place via Zoom and in person (McGavran-Greenberg Hall - 1301).
Dissertation Defense: Maggie Holly Byrne
Dissertation Defense: Maggie Holly Byrne
Doctoral candidate, Maggie (Holly) Byrne will present her dissertation research, "Gratitude, Warm Glow, and the Role they Play in the Pay-it-Forward Model." The presentation will be in person in McGavran-Greenberg room 1101-F (the health policy and management conference room), or via Zoom.
Inclusive Excellence Training Hours Informational Session
Inclusive Excellence Training Hours Informational Session
Join sessions at this Zoom Link. Submit questions here! The inclusive excellence team is offering information sessions to discuss inclusive excellence training opportunities and available resources and allow employees the opportunity to ask questions about the process.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (30 minutes - virtual) Wednesdays – 5:15 PM – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (45 minutes - virtual) Thursdays – 11 AM – In-person (30 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center Thursdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (30 minutes - virtual) Wednesdays – 5:15 PM – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (45 minutes - virtual) Thursdays – 11 AM – In-person (30 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center Thursdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003... Read more »
Career Talk: Local Public Health
Career Talk: Local Public Health
Join representatives from N.C. Region 5, including Guilford, Chatham and Durham counties, to learn how to prepare for and find a job in local governmental public health. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees - limited spots available. Presenters include: - Erica Thomas, PhD, regional director of workforce development, Region 5 - Ann Meletzke, training... Read more »
How to Write an Op-ed Workshop
How to Write an Op-ed Workshop
Have you ever wanted to connect your science to legislation or policies being considered? Have you ever struggled to explain your research or interests to a non-technical audience? How to Write an Op-ed might be for you! Join SPAG for a workshop on how to write op-ed and how to identify a target media outlet.... Read more »
Walking Groups
Walking Groups
Tuesdays – 10:30 AM Meet at the Pittsboro St. entrance to McGavran-Greenberg Hall for a 30-minute walk on campus or the neighborhood nearby.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (30 minutes - virtual) Wednesdays – 5:15 PM – Contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu (45 minutes - virtual) Thursdays – 11 AM – In-person (30 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center Thursdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003... Read more »
Policy Day: NC Medicaid’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program
Policy Day: NC Medicaid’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program
Designed to provide evidence-based non-medical interventions related to housing, food, transportation, interpersonal safety and toxic stress to high-need Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina, the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program seeks to transform countless individuals' lives and national health policy discussions. Keynote speaker Amanda Van Vleet, associate director of innovation at N.C. Medicaid, will share insights on... Read more »
GillingsX 2023
GillingsX 2023
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.
Interprofessional Networking Event at Gizmo’s
Interprofessional Networking Event at Gizmo’s
The Student Executive Council for Interprofessional Education, the Pharmacy IPE Club, Business Healthcare Club, and the ASOD IPE Club are hosting a Trivia and Networking Event at Gizmo Brew Works Chapel Hill on Friday, March 31 from 7-10 PM! Start your Friday night with us while testing your IPE knowledge, and networking with graduate students... Read more »