Lessons learned and unlearned in ZOE 2.0: a multi-ethnic community-based genetic epidemiologic study of early childhood oral health in North Carolina

Join the NC TraCS Inclusive Science Program on Thursday, April 28, at 11 a.m. for the seminar, ‘Lessons learned and unlearned in ZOE 2.0: a multi-ethnic community-based genetic epidemiologic study of early childhood oral health in North Carolina.’ Kimon Divaris, PhD, DDS, will discuss the development of an NIH-funded community-based pediatric oral health research program... Read more »

ESE Department Social, Photo & Awards

McGavran-Greenberg Courtyard McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

ESE students, faculty and staff: arrive at noon for the annual department group photo, followed by student and faculty awards announcements and Locopops! Contact Rhoda Cerny with questions.

NACCHO Student Chapter Panel on Health in All Policies

Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a collaborative approach that integrates and articulates health considerations into policymaking across sectors to improve the health of all communities and people. Join the NACCHO Student Chapter at UNC for a virtual panel discussion about the future of advancing the HiAP framework to improve health outcomes and achieve health... Read more »

Integrated Mixed Methods: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Results

This three-day course (5/2/22, 5/4/22, and 5/6/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Visit with Stella the Dog

Outside Patio, Michael Hooker Research Center

Relax between exams with Stella the Dog! Stella is a 6-year-old English Crème Golden Retriever and is a registered therapy dog.

Integrated Mixed Methods: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Results

This three-day course (5/2/22, 5/4/22, and 5/6/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This... Read more »

Gillings Team Spring Fling

Rosenau Hall Lobby

Help create a Gillings team for the annual Spring Fling hosted by Campus Rec! Email Myka Elliott to join the team: mkelliot@email.unc.edu. The Spring Fling is a 3-mile fun run... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6... Read more »

Dissertation Defense: Kathleen Knocke

Doctoral candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management Kathleen Knocke will defend her dissertation research, titled "The impact of rural hospital-based maternity unit closures in North Carolina," on May 10 at 8 a.m. Watch online.

Using Guided Imagery for Wellness and Stress Reduction

Guided imagery helps people mentally focus on pleasant images that encourage feelings of relaxation, utilizing the connection between body and mind. A person can call on mental images to improve emotional health. This workshop looks at how guided imagery can help with stress and mental well-being. It also includes a pair of guided imagery experiences.... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6... Read more »

NGx: a short course on Nutrigenetics, Nutrigenomics and Precision Health

Designed for graduate students, health professionals and nutrition scientists from academia, agencies, and industry This course delivers fundamental NGx concepts and addresses barriers that impede translation of research results from laboratories to people by bringing together researchers and practitioners in NGx concepts ranging from cell biology to dietetics. Learn more and register. Presented by: UNC... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

Webinar: Reinventing Yourself

We can choose to reinvent ourselves as the people we would like to become rather than waiting for the future to find us. Get started with self-reflection and planning, self-improvement techniques, and the role of mentors as ways to stay motivated. Register: https://go.unc.edu/Reinvent

Second Annual NCPHA Young Professionals Conference

Hilton Garden Inn, Raleigh

Registration is now open for the Second Annual NCPHA Young Professionals Conference! This will be an exciting opportunity to hear speakers on the topics of mentorship, health equity, leadership and navigating misinformation in public health. There will also be opportunities for networking and connecting with other young professionals from across the state. Students are encouraged... Read more »

Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life

The idea of mindfulness or being mindful is complete engagement in the present moment. It is a state where you are not thinking, reflecting, judging or deciding, but are instead simply experiencing the things currently in your available experience. Some benefits of developing mindfulness include improved concentration, improved quality of relationships, and greater emotional control.... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School’s Culture of Health for gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays – noon (30 minutes) Starting 2/02/2022: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:15-6 p.m. (45 minutes-currently virtual) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.

2022 Community-Engaged Scholarship Symposium

Mark your calendar for the 2022 Community-Engaged Scholarship Symposium, highlighting the work of successful partnerships from throughout the Duke University and Health systems and collaborating communities. This FREE virtual event will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m. - 3:15 pm EST. Please visit the event website for more information and to register. Contact... Read more »