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 data from genome, exposome and phenome are becoming available at a rapidly increasing rate. Examples include Whole Genome Sequencing data, smartphone data, wearable devices, and... 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 Genome-wide Epigenetic Studies In genome-wide epigenetic studies, it is of great scientific interest to assess whether the effect of exposure on a clinical outcome is... 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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Global Food Systems and Sustainable Nutrition in the 21st Century

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 8:00am to 5:30pm EST This event will be held virtually. All are welcome. The NORCH is pleased to announce the topic for this year’s symposium: Global Food Systems and Sustainable Nutrition in the 21st Century. The lineup of speakers includes experts in the fields of public health, global food systems, food... Read more »

Juneteenth Celebration

Carrboro Town Commons 301 W. Main St., Carrboro

Save the date! The Carolina Black Caucus will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 from 3-6 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons. Registration required.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Data Matters Workshop Series

Data Matters (tm) is a week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. The short course series is sponsored by the Odum... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Gillings Virtual Reception in Conjunction with JSM 2021

Join the Department of Biostatistics for a Gillings Virtual Reception in conjunction with the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2021. To join this virtual event, you must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the reception with a personal URL for your use to join the event. Contact... Read more »

Microaggressions Training for Gillings TAs

This training, held on Zoom, will offer information, resources, and small-group discussions/activities to help TAs address microaggressions and co-create inclusive classroom environments with their students. All current and incoming Gillings... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »

Dissertation Defense: Mallory Turner

Maternal and child health doctoral student Mallory Turner will defend the dissertation titled "Association between North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten and School Exclusionary Discipline." Contact Julie Theriault for Zoom access information.

Event Series Gentle Yoga

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 »