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UNC MPA Student Digest | March 1, 2024 |
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University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced Feb. 12 the formation of the 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Anita Brown-Graham, the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government and associate dean for strategic initiatives at the UNC School of Government, will serve as a special adviser to the committee. In her role as lead coordinator for the Carolina Across 100 initiative, Brown-Graham has worked with faculty, staff and students across campus to support community projects across the state. She will provide strategic guidance to the president and the committee chair throughout the search process and serve as the committee’s primary liaison to campus stakeholders.
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There are two back-to-back Engagement Week events being offered at the UNC School of Government on Friday, March 1st.
Please make plans to join us as we:
1. [ROOM 2403 from 4:00-5:00 pm] Talk with UNC Suicide Prevention Institute leaders about opportunities to improve youth mental health through collaboration with schools.
2. [ATRIUM from 5:00-6:30 pm] Gather with campus and community leaders to celebrate the 2024 Engagement Week offerings and the many partnerships making an impact in North Carolina communities. Speakers will include Chancellor Roberts, Dean Aimee Wall (School of Government), Lynn Blanchard (Carolina Center for Public Service), and Giselle Corbie (UNC Rural). RREAF awards will be announced. POV Challenge submissions will be on display and winners will be announced. We’re bringing food, music, and fun – join us!
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Since 2010, the School of Government has been home to Colin Quashie's SERVICE Mural. The mural depicts 40 African American civic leaders gathered at a diner counter based on the Greensboro Four's 1960 sit-in at F.W. Woolworth. This week, the DTH highlighted the mural with quotes from the artist and the background on the commissioning. Details on the leaders depicted can also be found on the mural's website. | |
Nominate an Outstanding Faculty Member for the 2024 UNC Faculty Mentoring Award
The Center for Faculty Excellence in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs/Office of the Provost and the Carolina Women’s Leadership Council, invites you to honor the faculty mentors who have shaped your academic and professional journey. Nominate an outstanding faculty member today for a 2024 Faculty Mentoring Award.
For over a decade, the Faculty Mentoring Awards have celebrated faculty members who dedicate themselves to mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and/or junior faculty. Awards in each of these categories include a monetary award of $7000 (before tax) in addition to recognition at the annual Eve Carson Lecture and Reception. Learn more about the CWLC Faculty Mentoring Awards and past Awardees here.
Any Carolina student, faculty, or staff member can nominate.
ALL faculty who serve as mentors both formally and informally are eligible.
Nominations are due by Friday, March 8, 2024.
Nominate a Faculty Mentor here.
Please direct any queries about the Faculty Mentoring Awards to facultyawards@unc.edu.
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- March 11-15: On-campus Spring Break
- Thursday, March 21: Summer registration opens for online courses
- Friday, March 22: Fall registration for on-campus courses
- March 27-31: Online Spring Break
- April 29: Classes begin for summer online courses
- April 30: Last day of classes for spring online courses
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May 11: MPA department graduation ceremony and lunch (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
- May 11: UNC Commencement (7:00 pm)
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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Weekly Substance Use Reduction and Recovery Group:
Graduate & Professional School Students, Young Professionals
January 23 – April 30
Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 PM
Via Zoom | Private | Confidential | Staff-facilitated
Join our Weekly Substance Use Reduction and Recovery Group for Grad Students, a supportive community dedicated to enhancing the well-being of graduate and professional school students and young professionals. These meetings are virtual via Zoom every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and designed to support individuals along the spectrum of recovery—whether you're looking to reduce substance use, explore cessation, or maintain ongoing recovery—while improving your overall well-being, exploring self-care strategies, and maintaining a harmonious life.
Our confidential and Student Wellness staff-facilitated sessions offer a blend of discussions, education, and peer support in a confidential and inclusive space, accessible during your lunch break from wherever you are. Here, you'll find a non-judgmental environment to share experiences, build supportive relationships, and gain knowledge about self-care, stress management, and personal growth. We provide strategies for enhancing your personal, academic, and professional life, ultimately minimizing substance-related harms.
We follow SAMHSA's 2012 working definition of recovery: "A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential."
The group is a 'drop-in' space, but we encourage consistent attendance for the best outcomes in aligning your substance use with your values, goals, and health. Please note that this space is exclusively for graduate and professional school students and young professionals in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.
For more information or to express interest in our group sessions, please contact recovery@unc.edu. Kindly use the subject line 'Grad Group' for inquiries. Similarly, undergraduate students are welcome to email the same address for services, as there is another group open to students at all academic levels—undergraduate, graduate, and professional school.
Check out Carolina Recovery on Heel Life or visit our website.
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AIM (Accessibility in Making) is a group of creative, disabled BeAM student staff (current and past) who are experts at developing custom accessibility solutions. Our expertise includes 3D printing adaptive devices for wheelchairs and using “smart” technology to make living spaces accessible. We wish to offer our skillset to members of the greater Carolina community.
If you have an accessibility challenge that you would like to solve, please visit us at BeAM during our consulting hours. We’d love to support you. BeAM is a great place for innovation and prototyping, which is why we chose it as our gathering spot. We highly recommend that you use BeAM’s resources along your accessibility journey, and we will be happy to answer questions about how you can use the the makerspaces.
AiM is growing, and we welcome all students with a passion for accessibility. If you want to set up a meet, please reach out to us at accessibilityinmaking@gmail.com.
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Come join the Modern India Studies Initiative as we host our first graduate student "Lunch and Learn" mixer on March 1, 2024, from 12 noon – 2 pm on the 4th floor of FedEx Global Education Center. Lunch will be served.
This is a casual social event to meet graduate students, postdocs, and faculty working on India or engaged in India-related issues at UNC. At this first event, we hope to get to know each other, learn about each other's work, and brainstorm ways in which MIS can support you.
We hope this initial meeting builds into an ongoing series of future gatherings where we will invite you for networking, workshops, social events, conferences, and more.
At this first event, we will take time to connect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy lunch together.
RSVPs kindly requested to help us plan the event and ensure that we have enough food! Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/719wjPnEsNoDN3ny5 . If you have any further questions, you can contact the student organizers: Sugandh Gupta (<sugandh@live.unc.edu>) and Jacob Barrett (<jacbar@unc.edu>).
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Dr. Dilshad Jaff, adjunct associate professor in maternal and child health, has more than 20 years of experience in complex humanitarian crises in conflict zones in the Middle East, largely working with the International Committee of the Red Cross. He has experience in designing, implementing, supervising, and monitoring health projects and programs during and after complex humanitarian emergencies. In addition to his formal studies in medicine and public health, he has studied medical microbiology and has considerable training in conflict resolution. Dr. Jaff will discuss the ongoing humanitarian crises currently happening in the Middle East and the public health response. Registration is required.
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Discover the stories of trailblazing women in our upcoming Women in Government Leadership Panel. Gain valuable insights into their exemplary journeys as they discuss their careers in high-ranking government positions. This inaugural event aims to inspire the next generation of women leaders destined to shape the future of our nation. RSVP now! | |
Please join us on Monday, March 4th from 12:30-1:30pm in Carolina Innovation Junction Room 151 (or via Zoom!) for a Carolina Seminar on Innovation for the Public Good featuring Amy Kryston, President of the Switchback Gear Collective. Switchback Gear Collective is a local, community-driven non-profit organization committed to advancing equity in outdoor spaces. It was founded by 8 women in the UNC MPH program. They envision a future where experiencing the outdoors is accessible, inclusive, safe, and affordable for all people. If you plan on attending, please sign up here. | |
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The Institute for the Arts and Humanities and Department of Communication will host an evening of conversation and shared learning in advance of the upcoming 2024 Weil Lecture on American Citizenship. The event will take place on March 6 at 5:30pm in CURRENT, located in the ArtSpace+ Studio. Participants in this interactive workshop will gain critical communication tools for engaging in difficult conversations. Attendees should walk away feeling better equipped to engage in community building conversations, whether that is with their next-door neighbor, their local school board, or at a political town hall. Please share this with your audiences and feel free to share out the graphic.
This event is a CLE event. Students wishing to register as part of CLE should RSVP via HeelLife. To receive credit for this event, students must check-in at the event and scan a QR code following the close of the event to confirm attendance.
Anyone wishing to attend this event should register on Qualtrics by March 4.
This event sets the stage for PBS News Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff’s visit to Carolina on March 25, 2024, to give the Weil Lecture. Her lecture, titled America at a Crossroads, will focus on America’s deep-rooted divisions and how to move forward in community during a time of uncertainty.
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We are excited to invite you to Climate Action Day! Join us in the Pit on March 7th from 11am-2pm to learn about climate action on campus and in the community, and enjoy some free treats such as cookies, fruit, and vegan baked goods! Featuring local environmental organizations, climate-oriented clubs, and on-campus sustainability initiatives, Climate Action Day is designed to increase the visibility of environmental issues on UNC’s campus and to provide opportunities for student involvement. Additionally, Dr. Juliet Wong will give a seminar in Mitchell Hall Room 121A at 4pm on the impacts of climate change on marine organisms, and sustainable aquaculture solutions. Climate Action Day is organized by the Climate Crisis Committee of the Graduate and Professional Student Government. Please RSVP at this heel life event: https://heellife.unc.edu/event/9951128 | | | | |
