Carolina MPA Student Digest:
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In this Issue:
- Upcoming Program Dates
- MPA Happenings
- Register for the Fall 2019 Immersion
- Upcoming UNC & Beyond Announcements
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- Fall Registration Advising Appointments: ongoing
- First Day of September Online Classes: Monday, September 2
- Fall Immersion Course: Oct. 3-5 (details below)
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Leisha DeHart-Davis Featured
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Dr. Leisha DeHart-Davis was recently featured on the public radio program
The Measure of Everyday Life to discuss Improving Bureaucracy through Organizational Research. You can listen to the segment
here.
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Register for the Fall Immersion Now!
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PUBA 744: Communicating Data for Public Impact
October 3-5, 2019 at the School of Government
John Quinterno, Adjunct Instructor / Principal, South by North Strategies, Ltd.
Over the past decade, the ways in which public administrators and policy analysts are expected to present data and conclusions have changed radically. The growing availability of raw public data, the increased availability of cheap and powerful analytical and presentation software, the ubiquity of mobile computing, the advent of social media, and the deepening scientific understanding of human visual perception and comprehension—all of these factors have altered how research should be presented to ensure that it resonates with civic leaders, journalists, and the public.
Today, professionals working in the broad public sector need to think carefully about how to communicate their findings, especially when trying to reach non-expert decision makers. While analysts must ground their work in sound research methods, they also must think deliberately about how to communicate concisely, clearly, and effectively in written documents, in oral presentations, and in electronic media.
This skills-based immersion course aims to expose MPA students to the emerging research related to the effective communication of public data, such as the data compiled by public statistical agencies like the US Census Bureau. Covered topics include how to develop clear messages, how to design effective visual elements like charts and tables, how to best format written documents, and how to deliver effective oral presentations of quantitative information.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, and no prior knowledge of specific analytical techniques or software packages is required.
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Upcoming UNC and Beyond Announcements:
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- The Ethics of NOW with Adriane Lentz-Smith & Cheyenne and Arapaho author Tommy Orange
- Diversity THINKposium FREE Registration Open
- Writing Center Semester Kickoff Events
- Carolina Women's Center Elder Care Series
- Safe Zone Training for TAs
- YNPN Triangle Resource Roundtable
- YNPN Triangle Volunteers at Marbles Children's Museum
- Color of Education 2019 Conference Keynote with Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Upcoming Odum Institute Short Courses
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To read Tommy Orange is to contend with histories that, as he puts it, ‘run counter to the way the American narrative has been told.’ In There There he opts for brutal honesty over comforting fictions and empathy over complacency. In so doing, he offers Native Americans and all Americans a means of healing the wounds of the past and present. Use Lyft code TOMMYORANGE19 for a free ride to the event!
The Ethics of Now is a series of conversations between Duke historian Adriane Lentz Smith and a range of artists, advocates, and authors that explore the ethical challenges facing the Durham and Duke communities.
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The University Office for Diversity & Inclusion invites you to take part in the 7
th
annual Diversity THINKposium. This year’s theme, Voice, addresses how we use our voices to contribute to the sense of belonging for, and the retention and engagement of, all stakeholders at Carolina. Attendees will participate in interactive workshops, insightful panel discussions and small group breakout sessions that will explore the impact of using our voices to effectuate change.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from campus leaders, as well as Dr. Maria Armoudian, lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, who will deliver the keynote. Breakout sessions will engage participants in role-playing and discussions about how to connect the Blueprint for Next with strategies for providing a space for “voice” in everyday practice, policies and programs.
THINKposium: Voice will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 4, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education. THINKposium is free to attend but requires registration due to limited seating. To reserve your seat and confirm your attendance, simply register below by August 21. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
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This Week at the Writing and Learning Centers...
We Are Busy! Plan Ahead!
Maybe you’ve tried to get an appointment for
academic coaching
,
writing coaching
, or
peer tutoring
and noticed that we’re busy? Don’t give up! This time of year, you might need to plan a few days ahead, but you can check back regularly – appointments open up all the time, and more appointments tend to open up as the semester goes on. But your best bet is not to wait: make your appointment today!
Semester Kickoff
Tuesday, August 27, 5-7pm, 0127 SASB North
Start off your semester wisely! Outline semester goals, create a balanced weekly routine, complete a semester planner, and learn about how the Writing and Learning Centers can make your life easier. Pizza and door prizes included. Register
here
, and check out our fuller list of
workshops and programs
while you’re at it.
Application Essay Workshop
Wednesday, August 29, 4:30-5:30pm, Undergraduate Library room 205
You want to stand out as an individual in your academic writing and in personal writing—like an application essay. Learn strategies for drafting and getting feedback to make your essays more competitive.
Register here
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ADHD, Me, & UNC Open House
Monday, August 26th, and Thursday, September 5th, 4-6pm in SASB North 1027. Stop by one of our open house events to get lots of information and to learn about available resources, including some of our favorite tips and tools for managing ADHD in college. Register
here
. Questions? Contact Lara Gerrard at
lgerrard@email.unc.edu
or Kristen Rademacher at
krademacher@unc.edu
.
Funding Proposal Workshop
Wednesday, August 28, 6-7pm, Undergraduate Library room 205
Learn what qualities make a funding application more successful and get an insider’s view of the selection process. Taught in collaboration with the
Center for Global Initiatives
. No registration necessary.
Intercultural Speaking Group Needs You!
Fridays, 3-4pm, Graduate Student Center, 211A Cameron Ave.
Volunteer with
Intercultural Speaking Group
to help international students and scholars practice English fluency. It's a great opportunity to share Carolina culture, learn about other cultures, and make new international friends!
Got Assignments?
Watch this two-minute video on
Understanding Assignments
to help you make sure you’re doing what your professor is really asking for.
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Event Name: Teaching Assistant Safe Zone
When: Friday, September 6th 12-4 PM
Where: Dey Hall, Toy Lounge (200 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514)
Description:
Safe Zone is a program designed to create a network of visible allies to people who identify as part of the diverse LGBTQ+ community. The four-hour educational session provides information and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
In this Safe Zone for people currently serving as Teaching Assistants (and those interested in a future role as a Teaching Assistant) we will discuss strategies to create an inclusive classroom, go through scenarios you might encounter, and answer any questions you have. This is a great opportunity to learn how to be an ally to your students, to learn about resources available to LGBTIQA+ students, and to build skills around inclusion and advocacy that will be beneficial in future TA or professor roles.
The LGBTQ Center does not provide refreshments during the training, but please feel free to bring a meal or snack. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Erin Case at
erincase@live.unc.edu
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Resource Roundtab
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Start your day off with YNPN Triangle NC for a facilitated networking session to share ideas and resources vital to our personal and professional lives. Caffeine and breakfast is on us!
RSVP Here
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Volunteer at Marbles Museum
Volunteers will be cleaning and helping the museum organize after a busy summer. Creative minds are encouraged to attend!
RSVP Here
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Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates will headline Color of Education 2019 as part of his official book tour for his forthcoming novel “The Water Dancer” slated for release on September 24. In addition to a reading from his novel and a Q&A session with the audience, Coates will be joined on stage for an in-conversation with Dr. William “Sandy” Darity, Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy at Duke University, about race in America.
Color of Education is a partnership of the Public School Forum of North Carolina, Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University and Duke Policy Bridge at the Sanford School of Public Policy. The inaugural event in October 2018 featured New York Times Magazine reporter and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Bookmark #ColorOfEducation on Twitter to follow this year’s event.
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Odum Institute Short Courses
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The Odum Institute is committed to advancing social science research through education and training. Each year, the Odum Institute offers 100 short courses on a range of topics in the social and behavioral sciences. Partnerships with other research organizations enables the Institute to provide unique summer series and workshops on various data science topics.
Over 2,250 participants, including undergraduate and graduate students, as well as UNC faculty and staff, attend short courses annually. A number of courses are also open to researchers from not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and corporations.
Short course categories include
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Survey Research
- Data Mapping & Visualization
- Data Science
- Data Management
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