Carolina MPA Student Digest 11/19/21: |
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Carolina MPA Calendar
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December 10-12: Fall Graduation Events
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January 9, 2022: PUBA 746 Portfolio starts
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January 10, 2022: First Day of Classes in January/Spring Term
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March 3-5, 2022: MPA Immersion
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The UNC MPA Alumni Association is building MPA connections through a book exchange program.
Participation is easy!
You'll be matched to someone in the UNC MPA family.
You mail them a new or favorite (or recycled) book.
You will receive a book in exchange for the one you sent.
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University & Beyond Events |
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- HBEH 748: Design Thinking for the Public Good ONLINE Class
- POLI 891: Race and Politics Graduate Seminar IN PERSON
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Ongoing: American Indian Heritage Month
- Healthy Heels: Financial Wellness During the Holidays
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December 8: 23rd Holiday Carolina Blood Drive
- Odum Institute Transcription Service
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HBEH 748: Design Thinking for the Public Good
Spring 2022 semester
Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 pm via Zoom
Interested in learning and applying design thinking, a creative problem solving approach, to address our society’s most pressing challenges alongside stakeholder groups? Graduate students from any school can now join the waitlist for the course. This course is required for grad students enrolled in the graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) and we anticipate having space for non-Certificate students to enroll in the course. The course will be taught entirely remotely in the spring semester and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. If you’re interested in joining the waiting list for the course, please fill out this quick survey. You will be notified by mid-November if we are able to enroll you. If you have any questions, please direct us at cipg@unc.edu. Thanks!
Liz Chen, Design Thinking Lead
Director, Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good
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Blurb for Race and Politics Graduate Seminar
POLI 891-001
Spring 2022
Mondays 12:20-3:10pm
Hamilton 351
Instructor: Christopher J. Clark, Associate Professor of Political Science
Race is at the center of American politics. Everything from voting rights to education policy to the quality of drinking water is shaped by race. This graduate seminar will focus on race in US politics, and while readings will cover multiple racial groups, Black politics will receive more attention than that of other non-White groups. The bulk of the course will look at race and politics in three research realms.
1. Race and political behavior: Political behavior encompasses everything from political attitudes to partisan attachment to voter turnout.
2. Race and representation: How do groups reach office and what difference does it make when they serve in office?
3. Race and public policy: There will be a particular emphasis on policing.
The remainder of the course will focus on emerging issues such as intersectionality and the politics of multiracial individuals. No prerequisites are required and even though the material will be challenging, advanced undergraduates are welcome to join the course with permission of the instructor.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is celebrating American Indian Heritage Month this November with a series of events hosted by the UNC American Indian Center.
This year’s celebration will include lectures, film viewings, an art gallery in the Carolina Union, social media challenges and cultural activities that share traditions.
“I hope that the Carolina community can take away the realization and celebration of the many different diverse Native identities that we have represented here on campus and around the area and the diversity and excitement of the vibrant living cultural traditions that are still present today,” said Jesalyn Keziah, the community engagement program officer at the UNC American Indian Center.
The annual Michael D. Green Lecture in American Indian Studies will headline the month when Stacy Leeds virtually delivers a keynote lecture titled “The State of Many Nations: Pushing Boundaries and a Post-McGirt Oklahoma” on Nov 9. at 7 p.m. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas School of Law and a professor of law and leadership at Arizona State University, Leeds is an educator and scholar of Indigenous law and policy.
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Healthy Heels: Financial Wellness During the Holidays |
Regardless of what holidays we choose to celebrate, November and December can be rough on budgets, especially for college students. Between travel expenses, winter break plans, going out with friends to celebrate the end of the semester, and buying gifts, we often quickly spend much more money than we planned.
Remember to prioritize your financial wellness, which involves setting and achieving both long and short-term personal financial goals. Everyone's financial status and goals are different, depending on income, wealth, spending, debt, values, etc., and are situated within our society’s financial and economic context. Before rushing into the holiday season, take some time to think about your own finances. How much do you have to spend? How much do you need to save? What are the most important things for you to spend money on or save money for?
Here are some ideas to keep your budget happy this season!
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Practice mindfulness. Being mindful means paying attention to what you are doing, noticing your thoughts, sensations, and the world around you without judgment. Research shows that mindfulness can actually help you make better decisions.
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Set a budget. What’s important to you? What are you going to need/want money for? Decide what you are able to afford based on your priorities and values, and then stick to it. Check out this list of apps for budgeting tools.
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Make a list and check it twice. This will help you stay focused on what you need and avoid purchasing on impulse. Check out these strategies to avoid impulse purchases!
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Try DIY or repurposed gifts! Homemade gifts are wonderful both for your budget and for adding that personal touch to let your family and friends know how much you care. Need some inspiration? Here are some DIY gift ideas.
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Give of your time. Some of the best gifts are things you can do for or with another person. For those of us that are craft-challenged, here are some great alternatives.
- Host a potluck. If you want to get together with friends, consider having a potluck instead of going out for an expensive meal. This way, you don’t have to get everyone to agree on a restaurant, and you’ll spend a lot less.
- Be careful with credit card purchases. Having a credit card can be great for building credit, but it’s especially important during this time of the year to make sure we’re able to pay off the card on time at the end of the month. It’s also a time of year when our schedules are different than normal, so be sure to set a reminder for when you need to pay your bills. If you struggle with spending too much when you use a credit card, try only taking cash when you go shopping.
The end of the semester can be stressful with exams and final papers, and worrying about money can just make everything more complicated. Do yourself a favor and lessen some of the stress by prioritizing your financial wellness!
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Treatments don’t stop over the holidays for patients who rely on transfusions as part of their care. The Red Cross needs to keep a sufficient supply of blood available for hospitals to treat patients. You can help prevent a shortage by bleeding Carolina blue and donating blood at the Holiday Carolina Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall.
Free parking is available in Cobb Deck off Country Club Road, and as a special thank you, all presenting donors will receive a long sleeve commemorative T-shirt, while supplies last.
You can also save up to 15 minutes at your donation with RapidPass®.
Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the drive, but appointments are encouraged.
Volunteers are also needed to make this drive a success. Volunteer opportunities include checking in donors, supporting blood donations and working in the canteen. To volunteer, complete the volunteer form. For UNC employees, time spent donating blood and volunteering is considered work time with your supervisor's approval.
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