UNC MPA Student Digest | June 21, 2024

UNC MPA News and Events

photo by Megan Mendenhall

Endeavors Highlights MPA Faculty Obed Pasha


Endeavors, Stories Powered by UNC Research, recently interviewed Dr. Obed Pasha on his research, the North Carolina Benchmarking Project, and how good governance can transform lives. Check it out!

MPA Student PWEs highlighted on MPA Matters Blog


Read about MPA students Professional Work Experiences (PWEs) this summer. We have 38 students (online and on campus) completing their PWE in organizations across the state and country. Follow along with their experience on the MPA Matters Blog. We are grateful to our employers who support students' experiences, many of which are MPA Alumni. First up - Julia Warren from the on-campus format talks about working with The Recycling Partnership.

Join us at the MPA Happy Hour Hub - Beaufort, NC


(Re)Connect with MPA alumni, students, prospective students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great conversation in Beaufort for a UNC MPA Happy Hour Hub. Whether you are attending the NCLGBA Conference or not, we'd love to see you.

 

When: July 11, 2024, 5-7PM

Where: Beaufort NC

RSVP: https://give.unc.edu/sog/events/happyhourhub/beaufort

June Sale at the MPA Brandshop


Head's up that the MPA Brandshop has 15% off all items in the month of June. So, if you have been thinking of some new MPA swag, now might be a good time to purchase.


Note: the MPA Program does not make any money off the brandshop. We simply provide approval for this dropship site as a requested service from our students.

Save the Date for the MPA Alumni Picnic


Join students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and their families for some tasty food and great conversation at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Kickoff Picnic. This event is free, and please bring your families, roommates, etc!

 

When: August 24th, 5-7PM

Where: SOG Knapp-Sanders Building, Dining Room


RSVP Here

UNC MPA Calendar

  • July 3-5: Wellbeing days for online summer courses
  • July 4: Independence Day; university closed
  • July 8: Fall registration begins for online courses
  • August 4: Last day of classes for summer online courses
  • August 19: Fall on-campus classes s tart
  • August 26: Fall online classes start
  • August 24: MPA Alumni Picnic - all students are invited!



You may also find all calendar events on the MPA Intranet calendar or by adding "UNC MPA Student Calendar" on Outlook.

UNC events and beyond

AI Research at Carolina


As artificial intelligence opens the door to new opportunities, researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are working across disciplines to use the technology for the greater good. Find out the unique ways Carolina is putting AI to use.

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