CANCELED: Fireside Chat with Kristie Mikus

NOTICE: Owing to unexpected circumstances, this event has been cancelled - though this series will continue in the near future. Please contact cgmason@email.unc.edu with any questions. This virtual, podcast-style event highlights Gillings School of Global Public Health alumni discussing life after the Gillings School. This series showcases a broad range of public health alumni who... Read more »

Event Series Introduction to Stata

Introduction to Stata

This course introduces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for beginners and researchers who want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. This class will cover 3 afternoons (9/26, 9/28 and 9/30). Learn... Read more »

Aging, Exercise and Evolution in Human Energetics

In this in-person seminar, Dr. Herman Pontzer will give a seminar on “Aging, Exercise and Evolution in Human Energetics.” Dr. Pontzer is an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University. Registration required.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

0003/0004 Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

0003/0004 Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning Using R Short Course

This 4-day, 2-part short course will provide an overview of statistical machine learning and data mining techniques with applications to the analysis of real data. Supervised learning techniques will be covered, including penalized regression such as LASSO and its variants, support vector machines. The main emphasis will be on the analysis of real data sets... Read more »

Event Series Walking Groups

Walking Groups

Entrance, McGavran-Greenberg Hall (Pittsboro St. side) McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Wednesdays - (time TBD) Meet at the Pittsboro St. entrance to McGavran-Greenberg Hall for a 30-minute walk on campus or the neighborhood nearby.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

0003/0004 Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

Student Global Health Committee Film Screening: “Jackson”

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Student Global Health Committee is hosting a film screening in Rosenau 133 of the movie "Jackson," which details the experiences of women accessing reproductive health care in a state... Read more »

Event Series Mindful Relaxation

Mindful Relaxation

2304 McGavran-Greenberg Hall McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and resilience. Dedicate time to self-nurture with 15-20 minute mindfulness meditation and self-compassion sessions. Thursdays - 2 P.M. in 2304 McGavran-Greenberg Hall

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

0003/0004 Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center