Events

First Year Career Perspectives Group (Section 1, Meeting 4 of 4)

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Career Perspectives group and connect with an Honors Career & Professional Development Coach to explore how your knowledge, skills, and abilities relate to academic and career goals. This is a 4-session series and participants are expected to attend … Continued

Beinecke Scholarship Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Calling all juniors! The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 to support graduate education. Selected scholars receive $4,000 prior to entering graduate school and the remaining funds are distributed while the recipient completes graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. To qualify, students should have … Continued

First Year Career Perspectives Group (Section 2, Meeting 4 of 4)

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Career Perspectives group and connect with an Honors Career & Professional Development Coach to explore how your knowledge, skills, and abilities relate to academic and career goals. This is a 4-session series and participants are expected to attend … Continued

Resume Workshop

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A strong resume differentiates you from other applicants. Learn how to write a resume that gives a compelling and clear snapshot of your skills, experiences, and strengths. We'll share Honors Carolina resume templates and practice writing strong bullet points.

Food for Thought: Professor Michael Dunn, Department of Sociology

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Michael Dunn specializes in Sociology, and his research focuses on social issues arising from new technologies in work, as well as the role of education on labor market outcomes. With degrees from both the University of Washington and the University … Continued

Concerts in Context: Cold Mountain

Historic Playmakers Theatre 122 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

6:30 pm - Talk @ Historic Playmakers Theatre 7:30 pm - Performance @ Memorial Hall Honors Carolina, in partnership with Carolina Performing Arts and Arts@the Core, presents Concerts in Context: a pre-concert lecture series. Prior to the Carolina Performing Arts … Continued

Honors Carolina Career & Professional Development Express Resumes Review & Consultations

Graham Memorial Lounge 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Drop by anytime between 2pm - 4pm to meet with Chad Collins and Kristin Pawlowski, Honors Carolina Career & Professional Development Coaches for an express consultation. Bring your resume or pull up your LinkedIn profile for a quick critique.

Build your LinkedIn Profile & Connect with Honors Carolina Alumni

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Learn how to create a distinctive profile, connect with Honors Carolina alumni, research organizations, and search for jobs and internships. After completing this workshop, you will be invited to the private Honors Carolina LinkedIn group.

LinkedIn Photo Shoot

Graham Memorial Front Porch 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

LinkedIn profiles with a photo are 7 times more likely to be viewed. Stop by the Graham Memorial Front Porch to take a professional photo anytime between 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

Alumni Dinner by the Dozen: Ed Chaney, Schell Bray PLCC Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Ed Chaney is a lawyer who advises philanthropists, nonprofits, and social enterprises on tax and corporate issues.  His clients have ranged from some of the country’s largest private foundations to start up social enterprises at the Campus Y CUBE.  Prior … Continued

Interviewing Workshop

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Learn what to expect and how to prepare for interviews. We'll explore strategies for navigating in-person, phone, Skype, and video-recorded interviews, and give you time to practice answering common questions. Lunch will be served.

BeAM 3D Printing Demonstration

Graham Memorial Lounge 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Did you know UNC students have free access to 3D printers? BeAM@Carolina is a network of makerspaces where the UNC community can come together in the design and making of physical objects for education, research, entrepreneurship, and recreation. Resources are … Continued

Be a Maker (BeAM) Orientation

Murray Hall, Room 1121

BeAM@Carolina is a network of makerspaces where the UNC community can come together in the design and making of physical objects for education, research, entrepreneurship, and recreation. Resources are offered for free! Attend a special Honors Carolina BeAM orientation and … Continued

ODS & Carolina Covenant Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Calling Covenant Scholars! Want to travel abroad? Interested in earning a graduate degree? Carolina Covenant & The Office of Distinguished Scholarships invite Covenant students to join us for a catered dinner and to learn about the nationally competitive scholarships that … Continued

Resume Workshop

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A strong resume differentiates you from other applicants. Learn how to write a resume that gives a compelling and clear snapshot of your skills, experiences, and strengths. We'll share Honors Carolina resume templates and practice writing strong bullet points.

Business Leadership Series with Rick Edmunds

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Richard C. Edmunds, III (Rick) is a Principal with PwC Strategy& where he leads the Strategy team within Pharma Life Sciences. He was previously Senior Vice President and Leader of the Global Healthcare Practice at Booz & Company (which became … Continued

Interviewing Workshop

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Learn what to expect and how to prepare for interviews. We'll explore strategies for navigating in-person, phone, Skype, and video-recorded interviews, and give you time to practice answering common questions. Lunch will be served.

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship teaches students an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied in any career.  The program consists of four classes and an internship.  Successful entrepreneurs serve as professors, directors, advisors, and guest speakers, lending their real-world expertise. … Continued

Food for Thought: Professor Anna Bardone-Cone

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Anna Bardone-Cone, PhD is the Principal Investigator of the studies conducted within the Bardone-Cone Lab. Her primary research interests lie in the sphere of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. She and her lab have several lines of research … Continued

Business Leadership Series with Rajiv Maluste

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Dr Rajiv G. Maluste has a doctorate in Economic History from the London School of Economics, a Masters in Public Policy from Princeton University and a MBA from Rutgers University.  Rajiv’s previous professional background has been in capital markets for … Continued

Washington DC Career Trek: Government, Law, and Policy

Connect with Honors Carolina alumni working in areas such as public policy, think tanks, lobbying, law, government agencies, and the Department of State. Learn strategies about how to prepare for a career in government, law, or policy in the DC … Continued

Exploring Medicine Career Trek

Embark on “behind-the-scenes” tours of UNC medical facilities, shadow a Carolina physician, and engage in thought-provoking conversations with distinguished faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn strategies about how to prepare for careers in medicine and gain a better understanding of the … Continued

The Boren Awards Information Session

Graham Memorial, Room 039 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Boren Awards offers up to $30,000 in international study! Interested in travel and language study? Meet a representative - and past winners - from the Boren Awards, a scholarship opportunity that provides funding for U.S. students to study less commonly taught … Continued

Coffee & Conversation with Kristin Irish, Director & Global Head of Professional Development BMO Capital Markets

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Kristin Irish is Director & Global Head of Professional Development BMO Capital Markets.  In her role she is responsible for the overall strategy and management of Capital Markets development, programming, resourcing and learning.  Previously, Kristin was  at UBS running Americas … Continued

Alumni Dinner by the Dozen: Jane Sommers-Kelly

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Jane Sommers-Kelly is the founder of JSK Leadership, Coaching for Business Results. Jane brings decades of corporate business advisory experience and recently served as Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education where she was responsible for Duke CE’s China market entry … Continued

Honors Carolina First Year Gala

Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Enjoy a night at the Ackland Art Museum-complete with appetizers and music, and connect with members of the Honors Carolina Class of 2021.

Arts & Dialogue: Spektral Quartet

Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall 114 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Chicago-based Spektral Quartet are funny people. Their bios once took the form of Q&As with questions including “Which string quartet in history had the best hair?” and “What should Spektral Quartet’s metal, alter-ego band name be?” (The best answer: … Continued

Food for Thought: Gary Bishop

Gary Bishop specializes in Computer Science, and his research focuses on developing accessible, free software for individuals with disabilities and special needs to aid their learning, literacy, and fun. Some of his projects include creating sound-based web games for children … Continued

Alumni Dinner by the Dozen: Bernard Bell

Graham Memorial: Room 011 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Bernard Bell is the executive director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. He has worked as an entrepreneur-in-residence in the Minor in Entrepreneurship. In this role, Bell has been responsible for teaching, mentoring and coaching students with a … Continued

Concerts in Context: Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower

Memorial Hall 114 E Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

7:00 pm - Talk in the Pamela Heavner Gallery @ Memorial Hall 8:00 pm - Performance @ Memorial Hall Honors Carolina, in partnership with Carolina Performing Arts and Arts@the Core, presents Concerts in Context: a pre-concert lecture series. Prior to … Continued