Week of Events
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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... Read more »
Graduate Training Opportunities in Population Science at the Carolina Population Center
Graduate Training Opportunities in Population Science at the Carolina Population Center
Interested in learning more about graduate training opportunities at the Carolina Population Center? Join them for an informational session about CPC’s Biosocial Training Program and Population Science Training Program, which... Read more »
ESE Afternoon Coffee/Tea & Cookies Social
ESE Afternoon Coffee/Tea & Cookies Social
Staff, faculty and students in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering are invited to have afternoon coffee, tea and cookies on the Upper Patio of Michael Hooker Research Center.
Walking Groups
Walking Groups
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.
Global Health Proposal and Project Budgeting Workshop
Global Health Proposal and Project Budgeting Workshop
All MPH students are welcome! Please bring a laptop to the workshop. Please register in advance. Contact Naya Villarreal with questions.
Cardno ChemRisk Employer Information Session
Cardno ChemRisk Employer Information Session
Cardno ChemRisk will be holding an in-person recruitment information session on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 4-5 p.m. in McGavran-Greenberg 2306, with on-campus interviews to follow on the next day. Cardno... Read more »
Critical Conversation: The Public Health Case for Abortion Access
Critical Conversation: The Public Health Case for Abortion Access
In this Critical Conversation with doctoral student Alice Cartwright, MPH, we’ll review the public health evidence on abortion in the U.S. and discuss topics that are likely to become increasingly... Read more »
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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... Read more »
What should I know about abortion?
What should I know about abortion?
In July, the US Supreme Court overturned 50 years of precedent set in Roe v. Wade to decide that there was no constitutional right to legal abortion, dramatically changing access... Read more »
Clearing the air: examining the role of atmospheric chemistry on public health
Clearing the air: examining the role of atmospheric chemistry on public health
All are invited in ESE In-House Seminar Series, which ends on Nov. 2 at 12:20 p.m. with Dr. Havala Pye presenting “Clearing the air: examining the role of atmospheric chemistry... Read more »
What is Reproductive Justice? A Primer
What is Reproductive Justice? A Primer
Wednesday, November 2, 3 - 5:30 p.m. SisterSong Workshop: “What is Reproductive Justice: An interactive workshop presented by SisterSong about the history, practice, and advocacy of reproductive justice for Black,... Read more »
Designing Web Surveys
Designing Web Surveys
This course will provide an introduction to effectively designing web surveys to avoid common pitfalls that impact data quality and introduce measurement error. The course will focus on the following... Read more »
Gillings Canvas Info Session
Gillings Canvas Info Session
Join us for a Gillings Canvas Info Session! We’ll cover the Sakai to Canvas transition timeline, explain how to use the automatically migrated content from Sakai for the upcoming Spring 2023 semester, and provide a general intro to Canvas. Learn more and register. Contact Andrew Ochs with questions.
Highlighting Participatory Justice Scholarship: Working to Advance Racial Equity
Highlighting Participatory Justice Scholarship: Working to Advance Racial Equity
The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium is a series of virtual events hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Jordan Institute for Families, and Office of Diversity, Equity,... Read more »
Reproductive Justice Work at UNC
Reproductive Justice Work at UNC
Thursday, November 3, noon -1 P.M. Seminar on Reproductive Justice Work at UNC This is part of the monthly Women's Health Research Seminar Hot Topic Series presented by the Women's Health Multidisciplinary Consortium. All are welcome to attend! Speakers and Talk Titles: Dr. Kavita Arora: "Equitable Postpartum Permanent Contraception." Dr. Abigail English: “Reproductive Health, Rights,... Read more »
Mindful Relaxation
Mindful Relaxation
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
Youth Mental Health: How Local Public Health in Durham Responds
Youth Mental Health: How Local Public Health in Durham Responds
Rod Jenkins, health director for Durham County Public Health, will speak about current challenges surrounding youth mental health as a public health issue, and what his department is doing to address this issue in Durham County. Register to attend in person or via Zoom.
The role of racism in disaster response and recovery: The case of Puerto Rico
The role of racism in disaster response and recovery: The case of Puerto Rico
Grab a drink or a snack with the Gillings School Humanitarian Health Initiative on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. at TRU Deli to discuss Puerto Rico, hurricanes, and how racism impacts disaster response and recovery. All are welcome! Please contact akryston@unc.edu with any questions.
Minority Student Caucus Fall 2022 Student Town Hall Meeting
Minority Student Caucus Fall 2022 Student Town Hall Meeting
The Minority Student Caucus is holding the Fall 2022 Student Townhall Meeting. This event is an open space for students to voice their thoughts and/or concerns as part of the Gillings Community. You don't need to be part of MSC to attend. The event will be held on Thursday 11/3 at McGavran 1305 from 6... Read more »
Map the System and Systems Thinking Information Session
Map the System and Systems Thinking Information Session
Join this interactive session to learn more about the Map the System competition and about systems thinking, a disciplined approach to making sense of the world and finding innovative solutions to problems. Systems thinking encourages big-picture perspectives and benefits researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals. Attendees will learn the concept of systems thinking, network, and understand the... Read more »