Gillings School Welcome Events
Fall 2020 Gillings School
Virtual Orientation Agenda
These events are for newly admitted matriculated residential students of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
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9 a.m. - noon: REI Groundwater Presentation (Students register for one presentation only.)
1 - 4 p.m.: REI Groundwater Presentation (Students register for one presentation only.)
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9 a.m. - noon: REI Groundwater Presentation (Students register for one presentation only.)
1 - 2:15 p.m.: REI Groundwater Debrief Sessions (optional)
3 - 4:15 p.m.: REI Groundwater Debrief Sessions (optional)
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9 - 9:15 a.m.: Welcome from Dean Rimer
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.: Student Success and Support Services
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.: Academic Advising and Course Registration
9:45 - 10 a.m.: Career Services
10 - 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Global Resources
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.: Financial Resources
10:45 - 11 a.m.: Inclusive Excellence
11 - 11:15 a.m.: Break
11:15 a.m. - noon: Meet your Academic Coordinator
For ALL Gillings School International Students Only on Thursday, August 6, 2020:
1 - 1:45 p.m.: Gillings Meet and Greet for International Students (international students only)
2 - 4 p.m.: OISSS International Student Orientation (international students only)
For ALL Gillings School Graduate Students:
9 - 11 a.m.: UNC Graduate School Orientation
*Please note that this will be a time to review pre-recorded virtual trainings from the UNC Graduate School independently.
Please contact the UNC Graduate School or view this link for more information
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Doctoral, Bachelors and Masters (except MPH students) Departmental Sessions
For ALL MPH Students Only:
11 - 11:20 a.m.: Core Course Instructors
11:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.: Practicum
11:40 a.m. - noon: Comps Exam, Culminating Experience
Noon - 3 p.m.: Concentration Sessions
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Welcome Mixer for Students of Color hosted by Minority Student Caucus (More Information Here)
These sessions may include a balance of videos and live Zoom sessions.
Applied Epidemiology (MPH Students)
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Biostatistics
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Environmental Health Solutions (MPH Students)
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BSPH Students)
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering (MSEE Students)
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering (MS Students)
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering (MSPH Students)
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering (PhD Students)
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Epidemiology (MSCR Students)
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Epidemiology (PhD Students)
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Global Health (MPH Students)
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Health Behavior (MPH Students)
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Health Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights (MPH Students)
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Health Policy (MPH Students)
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Health Policy and Management (Residential Master's Students)
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Leadership in Practice (MPH Students)
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Maternal and Child Health (Doctoral Students)
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Maternal, Child and Family Health (MPH Students)
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Nutrition
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Population Health for Clinicians (MPH Students)
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MPH Program at Asheville
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To help you prepare for your graduate studies here at Carolina, the Graduate School would like to invite you to view their Virtual Orientation website.
The website already has important resources that will assist with your transition to Carolina and more will be added throughout the summer.
Building Community: Welcome Mixer for Students of Color
Are you an incoming student of color to the Gillings School of Global Public Health? We want to welcome you and facilitate community building among affinity groups during this mixer as a part of the Gillings School's orientation schedule. During this mixer, you will get to engage with student leaders from the Minority Student Caucus, other Gillings students, staff and faculty members and administrators of color -- we are all committed to making sure you feel connected and supported.
Friday, August 7
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
If you have questions about this event, please contact Trinnette Cooper, Coordinator, Diversity Programs and Recruitment at coopert@email.unc.edu.
Welcome Back Social
Join us for this event, sponsored by the Dean’s Office, to kick off an exciting new school year! Enjoy delicious, healthy food, reconnect with classmates, friends and colleagues, and welcome new faces.
More Information Coming Soon!
Gillings International Student Welcome Week
These welcome events bring together incoming and current international students to learn about new information and resources. Please join us for a light breakfast while making connections with other students!
More Information Coming Soon!
Carolina Family Weekend
Carolina Family Weekend is full of tradition and excitement. It is a wonderful time for families to reconnect with their student(s), meet other Carolina families, and connect with faculty and staff. There are exciting programs and events to explore and enjoy all within the vibrant, Carolina community.
Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27
Student Organizations and Activities Fair
Every year, the Gillings School of Global Public Health hosts a Student Organizations and Activities Fair for UNC offices and organizations from around campus to meet Gillings students and inform them about available services and activities they will be able to participate in throughout the school year.
More Information Coming Soon!
University Day
University Day is an occasion to remember the University’s past and celebrate its future. The date, October 12, marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the institution’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation.
Monday, October 12
