Week of Events
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 »
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.
Curbside Conversations
Curbside Conversations
On Tuesday, April 11, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, the Department of Maternal and Child Health will be holding open student listening sessions under the tents in the McGavran-Greenberg Courtyard. Presenters will include: Claudia S. P. Fernandez, DrPH, Professor, Dept. of Maternal and Child Health Shawna Howard, MPH student, MCH concentration Meghan Shanahan, PhD, Assoc. Chair... Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Caitlin Biddell
Dissertation Defense: Caitlin Biddell
Doctoral candidate in health policy and management Caitlin Biddell will present her dissertation research, "Impact of financial barriers to care on adverse healthcare events among cancer patients and survivors." This event will take place in Michael Hooker Research Center room 3005 and via Zoom. Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.
Unfinished Journey: Health Care Reform in the Biden Administration and Beyond
Unfinished Journey: Health Care Reform in the Biden Administration and Beyond
The Health Policy and Management Lunch and Learn Series presents: "Unfinished Journey: Health Care Reform in the Biden Administration and Beyond" with Dr. Jonathan Oberlander, PhD. Tuesday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Jake Stallard with questions.
‘Que for the Kids
‘Que for the Kids
All are invited to 'Que for the Kids, an annual fundraiser dinner on Tuesday, April 11 from 6-8 pm at the FedEx Center! 100% of proceeds from the event will go to fund school breakfasts and lunches for children in NC through the Carolina Hunger Initiative! The event includes barbecue from local chef Sam Suchoff,... Read more »
UNC NORC Student Research Symposium
UNC NORC Student Research Symposium
The 2nd Annual UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) Student Research Symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET in the atrium of the Michael Hooker Research Center. Four prizes of $250 each will be awarded in the following categories: best undergraduate student poster, best undergraduate student... Read more »
Advancing Inclusion in global health: A conversation with LGBTQ+ global health professionals
Advancing Inclusion in global health: A conversation with LGBTQ+ global health professionals
Join us for the next seminar in our Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series. This panel discussion will feature three LGBTQ+ global health professionals to learn about some of the unique challenges they have faced in global settings and how they navigated through those challenges. Our discussion will also recognize and celebrate... Read more »
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 »
Critical Conversations: Exploring barriers to preventing and managing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among women of color in the United States
Critical Conversations: Exploring barriers to preventing and managing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among women of color in the United States
The United States has one of the most advanced health care systems in the world, yet it has a higher maternal mortality rate than comparable countries. Maternal mortality affects women in the U.S. from all backgrounds. Among other conditions, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal mortality, at rates that disproportionately affect... Read more »
Policy and Progress: Key Perspectives in Women’s Health
Policy and Progress: Key Perspectives in Women’s Health
Join the Women's Health Multidisciplinary Consortium for a panel discussing the impact of policy and advocacy on women's health. The event will take place in person at Bondurant G-100 on April 13 at 12:30 pm and on Zoom. Please register in advance. Lunch will be provided. Speakers include: Ciara Zachary, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health... 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.
Environmental Sciences and Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Seminar: Dr. Richard Johnson
Environmental Sciences and Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Seminar: Dr. Richard Johnson
Join the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering for their 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Seminar. Dr. Richard Johnston Technical Officer Water, Sanitation and Hygiene World Health Organization Johnston, who earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the Gillings School in 2008, co-leads the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program on Water Supply, Sanitation... Read more »
Into the Weeds Documentary Screening Event on Climate Action Day
Into the Weeds Documentary Screening Event on Climate Action Day
On behalf of re:wild Your Campus at UNC and the Graduate Student Government, all are invited to a free screening of the documentary film called "Into The Weeds" at the Carolina Union on Climate Action Day - April 13, 2023. This production follows a groundskeeper named Dewayne “Lee” Johnson and his lawsuit against Monsanto (now... 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 »
UNC ESE Alumni Career Engagement Series
UNC ESE Alumni Career Engagement Series
Featuring Jeanette Reyes, PhD, physical scientist at the U.S. EPA, and Karen Setty, PhD Come directly engage with ESE alums! Ask honest and practical questions about life in environmental sciences workplaces. Watch online. Contact Rebecca Rice with questions.