Careers and Professional Development in the Humanitarian Sector

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

Join the Gillings School Humanitarian Health Initiative and professionals in the humanitarian sector on Thursday, March 21 from 1–2 p.m. to learn about various careers in the humanitarian section. The panelists will... Read more »

The Future of Bioethics

039 Graham Memorial Hall Graham Memorial , Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This talk will explore what the future holds if bioethics continues its evolution to become a field that embraces systemic, collective-level challenges; has a global scale and focus; emphasizes human... Read more »

Using Coffee and Yoga to Improve the Workplace Experience

Room 219 Davis Library 208 Raleigh St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Like Coffee and Yoga? Check out this session! Coffee breaks in the workplace serve as more than a quick fix for midday slumps, increased alertness, and productivity. The practice also... Read more »

Policy Day Health Workforce

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium (0001 Michael Hooker Research Center) Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Academy Health Student Chapter's Policy Day centered on the healthcare workforce. Dive into the complexities and challenges of workforce development and policy-making, guided by experts and legislators. Key... Read more »

Scientific Symposium in Honor of Dr. James Swenberg

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

RSVP In Person by visiting the Scientific Symposium in Honor of Dr. James Swenberg webpage. If you are interested in attending via zoom, visit the Zoom Webinar RSVP webpage. Contact... Read more »

Health Policy and Management Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Addie Coleman

2005 Michael Hooker Research Center (William L. Roper Conference Room) Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, United States

Health Policy and Management doctoral candidate, Addie Coleman, will present her dissertation research, titled "Alcohol and substance use among American Indian/Alaska Native birthing people: A mixed methods study of punitive versus supportive state policies and community-level risk factors." Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.

HPM PhD Dissertation Defense: Prajwol Nepal

HPM PhD candidate, Prajwol Nepal, will present his dissertation research, titled, "Non-prescription antibiotics use among children in Nepal: Evidence and interventions in community settings." Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.

GiveUNC Student Event

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Come out to the GiveUNC Student Event!

“Interviewing Like a Pro” Career Services Presentation

This event will provide students with the resources available to practice interviewing. Interview etiquette and general tips to prepare for and navigate the interview process will be covered in this presentation.   To join via zoom, visit: https://unc.zoom.us/j/92426514672.

Health Under Fire: A Discussion on the Public Health Impacts of War

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

This event will be taking place on Tuesday, March 26th at 5 p.m. in 133 Rosenau and virtually over Zoom. "Health Under Fire" will include two interdisciplinary speakers in the Public Health field who will first discuss their different topics for 20 minutes each, then will participate in a combined discussion and Q&A for the... Read more »

Healthy Eating and Sustainable Diets – Dr. Lindsey Smith Taillie

William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Everybody eats. But how do we eat well, in a way that tastes good, keeps us healthy, and helps protect the planet? In this session, we will cover the current state of what we are eating in the US and globally. We’ll talk about how current diets are contributing to chronic diseases like type 2... Read more »

Founders Forum: Dr. Alice Ammerman, Equiti Foods

The Junction 137 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, United States

Next in the Innovate Carolina Founders Forum series is an interview with Dr. Alice Ammerman, Founder and CEO of Equiti Foods. After years of research into the food system, food insecurity and how to prevent chronic disease, nutrition professor Dr. Ammerman founded her company with the goal of providing local, affordable, and most importantly, nutritious,... Read more »

Health Policy and Management Information Session

228 Rosenau Hall Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The HPM curriculum includes a combination of courses in public health and health policy and management, a summer internship, elective courses (including senior honors thesis and graduate-level options), and a... Read more »