Leaders for Good Student Org Forming

Introducing Leaders For Good, a new organization dedicated to empowering graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to excel in the nonprofit sector and non-governmental organizations. Our mission is to foster a collaborative community that supports professional development while promoting meaningful social impact. With a vision of creating an inclusive and dynamic space for growth, Leaders For Good aims to inspire students to become leaders in driving social change. 

The group will host monthly events, alternating between engaging guest speaker panels and impactful volunteer activities. 

Join the Group Me here and please fill out our interest form! 

Here are the slides from our first meeting if you want to learn more: LFG Interest Meeting .pdf

Save the Date for NCCCMA and Winston-Salem Activities!

Also, check your email for information on registering for the NCCCMA Winter Conference!

Save the Date: Winston-Salem Happy Hour Hub

Save the date for the Winston-Salem Happy Hour Hub on Thursday, February 6th. 

Save the Date: NCCCMA Alumni Breakfast

Save the date for the morning of Thursday, February 6th at the NCCCMA Winter Seminar. 

MPA Brandshop Sale through December 17

Get 10% off all School of Government and MPA-branded wear with our holiday discount through Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

You will be able to find the brand store at this link. This store offers a variety of wearable items, including T-shirts and sweaters, as well as caps and accessories, mugs, bags, blankets, and more. 

26th Holiday Carolina Blood Drive

Wednesday, December 11, 7:30 am-2:30 pm

Fetzer Hall (Just down the road from the SOG!)

The Employee Forum invites you to show your Carolina spirit by participating in the Holiday Carolina Blood Drive, Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fetzer Hall. Your donation can make a life-saving difference this holiday season.

Event details:

• Date & time: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Fetzer Hall
• Free parking: Cobb Deck, 210 South Road
• Thank-you gift: All presenting donors will receive a commemorative long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Schedule your appointment:

• Visit RedCrossBlood.org
• Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Use the Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code UNC

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To save time, complete your health history online at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass before arriving.

For UNC employees, time spent volunteering or donating blood is considered work time with supervisor approval. For more details, visit carolinablooddrive.unc.edu.

Let’s come together to make a difference. Schedule your appointment today and bleed Carolina blue this holiday season!

Housing Recovery in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities

Friday, December 13, 1:00-2:30 pm

In response to many requests and questions from colleagues and partners in state government, philanthropy, nonprofits, and the research sector, the NC Office of Strategic Partnerships is hosting this session featuring representatives from multiple sectors involved in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts related to housing (e.g., state and federal government, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropy). Speakers will focus on

• The range of housing needs in Helene-impacted communities
• Programs and supports available to address different housing needs over time
• Gaps in supports and opportunities to address the gaps for optimal long-term recovery outcomes

This is an opportunity for cross-sector stakeholders to explore and engage with each other on opportunities for a collaborative response to housing needs in Western NC in the short- and long-term. There will be time for Q&A.

Speakers

Andrew Cutler, Recovery Coordinator (Region 8), Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, Recovery Division, US Small Business Administration (Economic Recovery RSF Field Coordinator)

Sarah Grymes, Vice President, Housing, Dogwood Health Trust

Juli Kim (facilitator), Philanthropy Liaison, NC Office of Strategic Partnerships

Amanda Martin, Chief Resilience Officer, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency

David Railey, Senior Management Analyst, Field Policy management, US Department of Housing and Urban Development Region IV (Housing RSF Field Coordinator)

Myra Shird, NC Housing Director, NC Emergency Management, NC Department of Public Safety

Stephanie Watkins-Cruz, Director of Housing Policy, NC Housing Coalition

Redesign Collaborative, Consultants, Interagency Council Coalition on Homelessness Programs (ICCHP)

• Emily Carmody, Co-Creator
• Denise Neunaber, Co-Creator
• Amy Sawyer, Co-Creator

Please email partnerships@osbm.nc.gov to request the calendar invite to this virtual meeting.

Map the System Team Mixer

Join Innovate Carolina and The Gillings School of Global Public Health in Map the System (MTS)--a global competition that challenges you to think differently about social or environmental change. Students on our campus are passionate about so many different issues, and this competition allows you to share that! Research a social or environmental problem that matters to you and gain systems thinking skills to understand ways to address it. Finalists will present their work at the MTS @ UNC Finals in April to compete for cash prizes and a chance to represent UNC in the Global Finals organized by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford in July 2025. A finalist will be chosen amongst teams competing at UNC and receive a travel stipend to attend the Global Finals at the University of Oxford, brought to you by Innovate Carolina.  

Come learn more about Map the System and meet students interested in researching Wicked Problems at our January 14^th team mixer from 4-5:30PM at the Innovate Carolina Junction (136 E. Rosemary St. Chapel Hill). Register here.

For more information on the competition, check out this site: https://www.skollcentre.org/map-system. Feel free to email mapthesystem@unc.edu with any questions you have. Teams have until January 31, to register!  

I hope this email finds you well. The Society for Transportation Policy and Administration (STPA) is pleased to invite undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the Best Student Paper Award competition.

If you have authored a research paper related to transportation policy and administration, we encourage you to submit it for consideration. The STPA Best Student Paper Award aims to recognize outstanding contributions to the field and promote excellence in research.

The best paper will receive a $250 cash award and a commemorative plaque, which will be presented at the 2025 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference. The conference is March 28^th – April 1, 2025 and will be held at the Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection located in Washington, D.C. If selected, please plan to attend in-person for the award reception.

Below are the submission details:

Submission Criteria:

• Papers should be between 20 and 35 pages in length.
• Follow a standard style (e.g., APA 7^th edition).
• Include citations and references.
• Submit copies of conference papers or unpublished manuscripts.
• Literature reviews and review essays are not eligible.
• Papers co-authored with faculty members are not eligible.
• Maximum of three student collaborators/co-authors.
• Attach the title page as a separate document in the email.
• Only include author(s) name and affiliation on the title page.

Submission Process:

• Submit papers as e-mail attachments in Word (.doc) or PDF Format (.pdf).
• Subject of the email: "STPA Student Paper Competition."

Review Process:

• Papers will be evaluated through a blind review process.
• Evaluation criteria include relevance, research design, methodology, writing clarity, and overall research quality and contribution to the field.

Awards:

• The best paper will receive a $250 cash award and a commemorative plaque.
• STPA will cover the conference registration fee for the awardee to attend the 2024 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) conference.
• If the selected paper is co-authored, STPA will cover the registration fees for up to two co-authors. An honorable mention paper may be selected at the discretion of the Committee.

Submission Deadline: January 31^st, 2025

Please send your submissions to Theodore W. Johnson, Ph.D., at theodorejohnson@unomaha.edu by the deadline.

We look forward to receiving your research contributions and wish you the best of luck in the competition.

Sincerely,

Theodore W. Johnson, Ph.D.

Chair, Best Student Paper Awards Committee

Executive Board Member

Society for Transportation Policy and Administration (STPA)

theodorejohnson@unomaha.edu