Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.
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Racism and Health: A Developmental Health Perspective
This lecture qualifies for 75 mins of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. On Monday, April 26, Dr. Enrique Neblett joins FPG's Carolina Consortium on Human Development to present "Racism and Health: A Developmental Health Perspective" as part of their Spring 2021 series on Culture & Developmental... Read more »
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Virtual Safe Zone Training
This event qualifies for four hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The Standard Safe Zone is designed to introduce concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Safe Zone trainees develop: A deeper awareness of personal ideas, stereotypes and assumptions... Read more »
BridgeResearch: A Virtual Informational Event Series
Join a free, virtual discussion with a panel of professionals whose work intersects with clinical & translational (c/t) research. Four panelists with backgrounds in nursing, engineering, public health, business, and other scientific roles will discuss their perspectives on implementing c/t research into their respective roles. Following the panel, there will be a Q&A session to... Read more »
Analyzing President Biden’s First 100 Days Panel with UNC-CH Institute of Politics
Please join the UNC Institute of Politics for a panel on April 27 at 6 p.m. with Dr. Greg Brown of the Kenan Institute, Dr. Deborah Stroman of the Gillings School of Global Public Health and Professor Rick Su of the UNC School of Law. They will share their expert perspectives on President Biden's actions,... Read more »
ENRICH Recruitment Webinar
Announcing a unique opportunity for North and South Carolina birthing facilities to receive free technical assistance, coaching and resources to achieve recognition via the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation or a similar state health department recognition program. This opportunity is funded by The Duke Endowment and all resources and services are FREE to the participating hospitals. Through the ENRICH Carolinas project, the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute... Read more »
Robust testing for differential abundance in microbiome data
Please note the changed time of day for this Seminar: 2-3 pm. The Biostatistics Department Awards Day will commence directly after the seminar. Dr. Yijuan Hu is the 2020 J.E... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and wellness. We’ll learn about some common themes in design and wellness, read a book that will guide us through our individual home assessments and share... Read more »
The Double Whammy: The Disproportionate Impact of Systemic Racism and COVID on Children of Color
This lecture qualifies for 1.5 hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The series aims to increase awareness about the impact... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would... Read more »
Lineberger Cancer Survivorship Research Retreat
The UNC Cancer Survivorship Research Retreat will bring together researchers and clinicians from across the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC, and beyond to foster collaboration to expand cancer survivorship research.... Read more »
Addressing the “C” in ACEs: Combatting the Nation’s Silent Crisis
This half-day APHA roundtable webinar on Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs will convene experts, including the Gillings School's Dr. Dana Rice, to share knowledge and best practices on preventing and... Read more »
Cairns Capstone Lecture | Culture and Child Development: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Dr. Cynthia García Coll, a leader in Developmental Psychology, joins the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute's Carolina Consortium on Human Development on May 3 from 2-3:15 p.m. to present... Read more »
Identity-Based Trauma: Understanding What’s Ailing, So It Can Be Healed
This lecture qualifies for 1.5 hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership... Read more »
Interprofessional Movie Night: “Harvest of Dignity”
Come join students from all across the graduate school next Wednesday, May 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. EST for an Interprofessional Movie Night where they will be watching the film "Harvest... Read more »
Culture of Health Trivia and Scavenger Hunt Lunch
Join the Culture of Health for virtual lunchtime trivia and a scavenger hunt. Sign up yourself or your department for some middle-of-the-day fun. The winner earns Culture of Health bragging... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would... Read more »
Caring for Myself is Not Self-Indulgence: Navigating Vicarious Trauma and Potential Burnout
This lecture qualifies for 1.5 hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership... Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Abby Hoffman
Abby Hoffman, doctoral candidate within the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her dissertation research on May 13. The title of her dissertation is "Skilled nursing market dynamics... Read more »
Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life
Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life Thursday, May 13 from Noon - 1 p.m. Presented by ComPsych (sponsored by Culture of Health/Gillings Wellness Champions... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and... Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Lexie Grove
Doctoral candidate Lexie Grove will be defending her dissertation research on May 17 at 11 a.m. The title of her dissertation is "Permanent supportive housing for adults with disabilities: Effects... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would... Read more »
The State of Black America
This event qualifies for two hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. African Americans make up 13.4 percent of the U.S.... Read more »
Training the Current and Future Public Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
"Training the Current and Future Public Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities” with Brian Castrucci, DrPH, will be held on May 19 from 2 - 2:50 p.m. This event will include... Read more »
Greenberg Lectures: Scalable Statistical Inference of Large-Scale Whole Genome Sequencing Studies
The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 1: May 20, 10-11:00 a.m. Scalable Statistical Inference of Large-Scale Whole Genome Sequencing Studies Big... Read more »
Handling Anxiety and Low Mood
Ed Fisher, Professor in Health Behavior Patrick Tang, Program Manager The stresses of life under the pandemic have crept into our bones, heightening feelings of anxiety and low mood. This webinar will introduce some simple strategies to deal with these common problems. Ed and Pat are from Peers for Progress, a program that promotes people... Read more »
Greenberg Lectures: Large-Scale Hypothesis Testing for Causal Mediation Effects with Applications in Genome-wide Epigenetic Studies
The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 2: May 20, 3-4 p.m. Large-Scale Hypothesis Testing for Causal Mediation Effects with Applications in... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and wellness. We’ll learn about some common themes in design and wellness, read a book that will guide us through our individual home assessments and share... Read more »
Greenberg Lectures: Regression Models for COVID-19 Epidemic Dynamics with Incomplete Data
The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 3: May 21, 10-11 a.m. Regression Models for COVID-19 Epidemic Dynamics with Incomplete Data Modeling... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.
Care in the Midst of Chaos: Providing Reasonable Flexibility
This lecture qualifies for 1.5 hours of credit toward the annual Gillings School inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence and Student Affairs, will host “Culture of Care: Racial Trauma, Healing and Community Resilience,” a three-event series that provides... Read more »
Getting Back in the Game
Patrick Tang, Program Manager Ed Fisher, Professor in Health Behavior All of us are hopeful for a summer that resembles life under normal times. This webinar will talk about resuming or increasing activities that give us pleasure, while continuing to be safe and responsible. Ed and Pat are from Peers for Progress, a program that... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and wellness. We’ll learn about some common themes in design and wellness, read a book that will guide us through our individual home assessments and share... Read more »
Global Health Research Experts Panel and Workshop
Join The Graduate School's Leadership Development Scholars Program for their Global Health Research Experts Panel, featuring: Dr. Suzanne Maman: Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Associate dean for Global... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and wellness. We’ll learn about some common themes in design and wellness, read a book that will guide us through our individual home assessments and share... Read more »
Global Health Research Experts Panel and Workshop
Join The Graduate School's Leadership Development Scholars Program for their Global Health Research Experts Panel, featuring: Dr. Suzanne Maman: Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Associate dean for Global... Read more »
The Dr. William ‘Bill’ Jenkins Health Equity Lecture
This event qualifies for 2 hours of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The Dr. William (Bill) Jenkins Health Equity Lecture honors Bill Jenkins PhD, MPH, MS (1945 – 2019) and recognizes his outstanding legacy of innovative public health action, dedication to the elimination of health disparities,... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Please contact rcerny@email.unc.edu if you would like to join a class.
Produce Box Seminar: Healthy Eating-Healthy Immune System
OHR Work/Life & Wellness' Wellness Wednesday will feature guest speaker Amanda Orfitelli, MS, RD, who will present on Healthy Eating = Healthy Immune System. Ms. Orfitelli works with a variety of populations as a guide and educator on their health journey. Please join them on June 9 at noon. All participants will be entered in... Read more »
Home Environments for Wellness Book Club and Peer Support Pod
Our home environment plays an important role in our overall well-being. Let’s reassess the state of our home environments and create more inspired spaces that support our mental health and wellness. We’ll learn about some common themes in design and wellness, read a book that will guide us through our individual home assessments and share... Read more »