Resources this Fall

Unfortunately, as you know, we have had another concerning event on campus this week. For all those affected, UNC will continue to offer the resources below. Please do look into them.

•  The University has set up a hotline for students, faculty, staff, parents and the community to address concerns and questions. It can be accessed by calling 919-918-1999. For updates on alerts, visit alertcarolina.unc.edu.
• Instructor Tracy Miles recommends the National Child Traumatic Stress Network for information on best practices in talking about trauma, conveying information to children if they wonder wat happened, or related information.
• Also, while it was not an event of mass violence, information on PTSD after mass violence may be helpful given the unknowns at the time and the feelings people may share. The National Center for PTSD has resources on their website.
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UNC Hillel Hosts Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Events

UNC Hillel is hosting a number of upcoming events for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Located at 210 W. Cameron Ave. in Chapel Hill, UNC Hillel is the place for Jewish Tar Heels to gather, spend holidays together, and explore their Judaism. They offer a multitude of events throughout the school year from weekly Shabbats to game night watch parties. Come in and say hi!

Join the American Society for Public Administration!

This time of year is the perfect time to join ASPA.

Student members from across the country depend on ASPA for valuable career-building resources, keeping up with the latest issues in the field and professional development options. More, they benefit from services and resources focused on their unique needs to help them get started in the profession, including:

1. Local Chapters and subject-matter Sections
2. A Student and New Professionals Section to help them connect with peers
3. Our Code of Ethics to guide them in their professional journey
4. An archive of premium webinar programming to give them new ideas—like creative research options, mentoring options, job-search assistance and more
5. Presentation opportunities (and discounted student registration rates) at ASPA’s Annual Conference next spring
6. Access to Public Administration Review and PA TIMES, the premier resource for practitioner-based learning
7. An e-news digest of public administration news to help inform the rest of their scholarship

ASPA membership also will foster community building within your program, as students collaborate to make the most of our programs and integrate them into their ongoing learning experience.

Students can apply for membership online at www.aspanet.org/join. You also can access a PDF of our membership application, which you can distribute to your students, here (https://www.aspanet.org/common/uploaded%20files/ASPADocs/membership/ASPAMembershipApplication.pdf). (If you talk up ASPA regularly, let us know so we can provide you with some materials to give to your students!)

We continue to offer group memberships (made up of 10 or more new or renewing members) that enable students to join as a cohort and get a discount on their membership dues. (Some programs will even provide complimentary ASPA memberships to their students through this group discount.) Should your school be interested in a group membership, feel free to reach out so we can get you set up!

UNC LGBTQ Center Upcoming Events

B.O.N.E.S. Program Launch

Are you interested in becoming an LGBTQ+ student leader? Do you have what it takes to escape Wonderland? The LGBTQ Center is partnering with Chapel Thrill Escapes to bring you one full day of mystery and madness! Join us at Cobb Residence Hall on Friday, September 15th to discover information about the LGBTQ Center's new B.O.N.E.S. program. The B.O.N.E.S. program, formerly our student ambassador program, is focused on developing leadership and advocacy skills among our LGBTQIA+ and allied students. Students will work through the escape room in groups of eight (8) to build camaraderie and stretch their problem-solving skills. Pizza, soda, and snacks will be provided! Registration is required.

Discord Launch and Open Call for Moderators

We asked and you answered! The LGBTQ Center is excited to announce the launch of our new Discord server, focused on strengthening community connection among our LGBTQIA+ and allied students on campus. The server is still in its early stages, but we are striving to build a platform that works for queer students, by queer students. If you are interested in taking on a more active role and becoming a server moderator, please reach out to us at lgbtq@unc.edu to discuss details.

At this time, the LGBTQ Center GroupMe will remain open. However, we will be shifting primary communications to Discord as we continue to establish our presence there.

LGBTQ Game Night at the Carolina Gaming Arena

Our first Club Soda of the year is another epic collaboration with the Carolina Gaming Arena! On Tuesday, September 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, we invite you to join us for "Out & Overcooked:" a night of Overcooked 2 at the Carolina Gaming Arena (555 Paul Hardin Drive, Chapel Hill, NC). If you're not a fan of co-op and prefer to participate solo, the other consoles and games at the arena will still be available, which you can find listed on the CGA website. All students are welcome! Pizza, soda, and snacks will be provided.

Trans Talk Returns!

You all have been so patient with us as we work to regroup and reassess in the absence of our previous Trans Talk Tuesday group facilitator. We are deeply grateful for Anole's time with us, and it was important for our staff to take the necessary space to find just the right person to fill their shoes—or in this case, people! The LGBTQ Center, in collaboration with UNC CAPS, is thrilled to introduce not one, but TWO new Trans Talk group facilitators this year: Sophia Davis and Freya Liu! Going forward, the group will be called Trans Talk Space, and they will meet every other Friday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM starting THIS WEEK, September 15th. The group will be held at SASB South in the Student Wellness Zen Den (Suite 1310).

Trans Talk Space is a peer support and discussion group, intended to provide community support and connection among folks on the basis of gender identity. All students, staff, faculty, and community members who hold identities as transgender, genderqueer, or gender-questioning are welcome!

Please note this is not an educational space where people are expected to explain their identities. Cisgender allies are welcome to contact the LGBTQ Center at (919) 843-5376 or email us at lgbtq@unc.edu to talk with our staff about what educational resources are available to you.

Multicultural Mic Drop

Celebrate diversity on campus through a showcase of songs from around the world. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to show off their singing talents at the “Multicultural Mic Drop” karaoke event! RSVP to sign up as a performer or audience member below. There will be food and swag. The top three performers will win a prize! This event is co-sponsored by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion and The Graduate School’s Diversity and Student Success program.

Equality NC Rural Youth Empowerment Fellowship

Equality NC is looking for motivated young LGBTQ people ages 18 to 26 who have deep ties to a community in North Carolina that is outside of major urban hubs (i.e. outside of Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Asheville). RYE Fellows get access to 10 months of coaching, mentorship, project funding, skills development training, and a monthly living stipend of $1,000. We know that the RYE Fellowship is a transformative experience for young people, and are excited to welcome a new cohort to the program this fall. The deadline to apply is September 15th.

Durham Pride 2023

This year’s theme for Durham Pride is “GIVE THEM THEIR FLOWERS." As the subtitle describes, we offer honor and gratitude for the courage and leadership of our trans communities, particularly our Black and brown trans women and non-binary folks. The events this year will provide opportunities for us to center and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community who boldly certify our public standards for human dignity, all while facing physical violence, hateful legislation, and other harmful experiences. We intend to commemorate our ancestors who sowed past seeds that still bear fruit today and to pay tribute to the people who help us be our best selves now, embodying our highest values and greatest visions for a more whole, safe, and liberated Durham, North Carolina.

Data Science Day is Sept. 29!

Join us Friday, Sept. 29 for a cross-campus celebration of data science, focused on AI and health. Our keynote speaker is Rachini Moosavi, chief analytics officer at UNC Health. We'll have lightning talks on data science as well as a poster session by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

The event is free, but registration is required. Please register for the event which will be held at Innovate Carolina Junction from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Carolina faculty, staff and students are invited to attend for a portion of the event or the whole day!

Learn More About the Call for Poster Abstracts

We are currently accepting poster abstracts from graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the field of AI and health from all 15 schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences and all research centers and institutes at UNC-Chapel Hill. The deadline for poster abstracts is 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5.

2023 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits

November 2-3, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC

Topics include Leadership Development, EDI, Fundraising, Financial Management, and more! Donna Murray Brown, Vice President of Strategy and Development with the National Council of Nonprofits, will be the keynote speaker.