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UNC MPA Student Digest | November 1, 2024 |
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We sat down with new student Rebecca Gilbert to learn more about why she’s here and where she’s going. Rebecca is a mid-career professional looking to gain new skills to take her career to the next level.
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Photos of the Week: Scenes from the 2024 MPA Immersion | |
- THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE:
- On-campus Classes Cancelled: November 27-29
- Online Classes Cancelled: November 28-December 1
- University Offices Closed: November 28-29
- END OF TERM SCHEDULE:
- End of Online Classes: December 1 (grades post December 9)
- On-campus last day of class: December 4 (exams run 12/6-12/13)
- FALL GRADUATION SCHEDULE:
- MPA Fall Graduation Brunch: December 14
- University Fall Commencement: December 15
- SPRING 2025 TERM:
- Online Classes: January 6- April 13
- On-campus Classes: January 8- May 9
- SUMMER 2025 TERM:
- Online Classes: April 28- August 3
You may also find all calendar events on the MPA Intranet calendar or by adding "UNC MPA Student Calendar" on Outlook.
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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Here's what you'll find below:
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November 1: Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
- November 4: Applying to Local, State, & Federal Government
- November 14: Post Election: Moving Forward Together
- November 14: LGBTQ+ Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon
- November 15: ICMA Fall Virtual Speed Coaching Event
- Due November 22: 2025 ICMA Annual Conference Call for Session Proposals
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Friday, November 1, 2-3 pm
Carolina Latinx Center
131 S. Columbia Street, Abernethy Hall, Rm 113, Chapel Hill
Join us at the Carolina Latinx Center for Día de los Muertos, where we will come together in an educational and celebratory space to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Experience the rich traditions of this holiday through reflection, remembrance, and community.
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Monday, November 4, 12-1 pm
Hanes Hall 239A, Chapel Hill, & Online
UNC MPA and University Career Services are partnering to offer the workshop "Applying to: Local, State, & Federal Government" on Monday, November 4 at 12:00pm (EST). Join us for a hybrid workshop to understand the search process and application sites for local, state, and federal government jobs, how to make your application competitive, and leveraging job announcements to guide your resume writing. RSVP here: https://unc.joinhandshake.com/events/1641300/share_preview
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Learn the know-how, skills, and dispositions of improvement science and implementation — along with other professional students from education, healthcare, social work, industry, and more — in the three-course Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Improvement Science and Implementation. The online, asynchronous coursework is paired with seven in-person, project-based weekend sessions at UNC-Chapel Hill during which students work with community members to interrogate a problem of practice, develop a set of prototypes to respond to the problem, and test the prototypes in real-world settings.
Previous cohorts have work with community partners to improve rates of colorectal screening in one North Carolina community, boost participation in study abroad among students who have historically been left out, and increase access to healthcare for people facing high-risk pregnancies in rural distant areas of the state.
Applications are being accepted now and admissions are made on a rolling basis. The certificate program is led by an advisory board of faculty and staff members from the Schools of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work.
Learn more and apply now.
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Thursday, November 14, 5-7 pm
Campus Y Building, Anne Queen Lounge
180A E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill
Once all the campaigning and voting is over, we are left to process the results and resulting transfer of power. While many believe we continue to grow even more divided, there has been a renewed commitment to seeking understanding and moving forward together as a nation. This conversation allows us to hold onto our shared humanity alongside our differences, and explore how we can build on our common ideals whether we feel as though we “won” or “lost” during the election.
This dialogue will be hosted in a living room style and is hosted by the Campus Y. Please register on HeelLife.
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Thursday, November 14, 12-1:30 pm
UNC LGBTQ Center
The Carolina Veterans Resource Center (CVRC) is excited to partner with the LGBTQ Center which will provide a space for LGBTQ+ and allied military-connected students to engage in community building while uplifting and celebrating each other. The LGBTQ+ Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon will take place on Thursday, November 14 from 12 pm -1:30 pm. This catered event will be an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and engage in discussion revolving around various challenges that LGBTQ+ identifying military-connected students face as Tar Heels while sharing good food.
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The ICMA Coaching Program is excited to announce a virtual speed coaching event designed specifically for students and fellows. Scheduled for November 15, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET, this event offers a unique opportunity for students and fellows to receive personalized career advice and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. During the event, participants will engage in three 15-minute coaching sessions, with brief breaks in between to transition to the next virtual room. This format ensures that students get the most out of each interaction, with coaches providing valuable insights and feedback tailored to their career aspirations. Pre-registration is required for both students and coaches. Please encourage students to sign up, and if you're interested in participating as a coach, kindly complete the form as well.
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Call for session proposals for 2025 Tampa has opened! If you are interested in submitting a session for the annual conference in Tampa next year, the call for presentations is now open and will close on November 22, 2024. You can find more information about submitting a presentation here https://conference.icma.org/call-for-presentations/.
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