Events

Coffee & Conversation with Carol Hee

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

"Business Action and Climate Change in the Trump Administration" Carol Hee teaches courses in sustainable enterprise and environmental strategy. Her research interests concern how companies can reduce costs, minimize risk and gain competitive advantage by implementing strategies guided by environmental … 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  and  snapshot of your skills, experiences, and strengths. An Honors Carolina Career Coach will share Honors Carolina resume templates and … Continued

Lazard Jr. Banker Panel

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

Lazard invites Honors Carolina second-year students to participate in a moderated panel discussion featuring Lazard junior bankers from New York. Panelists will discuss the investment banking industry, why they chose to work at Lazard, their experience working at the firm … Continued

Coffee & Conversation with Robbie Bach, Civic Engineer and Retired President of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft

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

Robbie Bach joined Microsoft in 1988 and over the next 22 years worked in various marketing, general management and business leadership roles.  He played an important role as a marketing leader in the successful development of the Microsoft Office business, … Continued

Conversations in Women’s Leadership Presents: Teresa Artis, Media Attorney, and an Alumni Panel

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

The Honors Carolina Student Board is pleased to host Teresa Artis, Media Attorney, and an alumni panel. Ms. Artis will discuss important considerations related to women’s leadership in the workplace and offer advice for pursing professional goals. Following, students will … 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.

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Joseph Cooper, Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut and Founder of Collective Uplift

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

Dr. Cooper joined the Sport Management program at the University of Connecticut in August 2013. Prior to joining the faculty at UConn, Dr. Cooper served as an instructor and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Georgia while completing his … Continued

Alumni Career Panel & Networking Lunch

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

Alumni in the areas of health care, science and technology, and non-profit professions will provide insight into their career progression, current trends in their fields, and help you advance your career exploration. Enjoy an interactive panel discussion and networking lunch.

Food for Thought with Dr. Shimul Melwani, Kenan-Flagler Business School

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

Dr. Melwani teaches courses on global leadership and organizational behavior to undergraduate and graduate students. Her research interests meet at the intersection of emotions and interpersonal processes in organizations. She is conducting groundbreaking research on the influence of gossip – the … Continued

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Formosa

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

Off the coast of 16th-century China, Portuguese sailors saw a great verdant mass rising from the sea. Anointing the future Taiwan, they exclaimed, Formosa! Beautiful! Born from land and lore, Formosa is a work of abstract beauty in which only … Continued

Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Scholarships Info Session

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

Learn about three extraordinary and prestigious opportunities for graduate study in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Office of Distinguished Scholarships and guests will discuss these awards and how to apply at UNC. Students in ALL years and ALL majors … Continued

Honors Carolina Career Coach Express Resume Review & Consultations

Graham Memorial: Room 225 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

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, cover letter, or personal statement for a quick critique or talk … Continued

Concerts in Context: Abigail Washburn and Wu Fei (Talk)

Gerrard Hall 226 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and banjo player Abigail Washburn returns to the Memorial Hall stage with Beijing-born vocalist and guzheng prodigy Wu Fei. This enchanting duo is a musical resolution to specific and differing issues about home. Prior to the Carolina Performing … Continued

Concerts in Context: Abigail Washburn and Wu Fei (Performance)

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

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and banjo player Abigail Washburn returns to the Memorial Hall stage with Beijing-born vocalist and guzheng prodigy Wu Fei. This enchanting duo is a musical resolution to specific and differing issues about home. Prior to the Carolina Performing … Continued

LSAT Mock Testing

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

Considering law school? Most law schools require the LSAT exam as part of the application. The LSAT is a 175-minute standardized exam testing reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and writing. Statistics show that repeated practice results in improved scores. … Continued

Lunch and Learn with Toshi Reagon, 2018 Hillard Gold ’39 Lecturer

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

Toshi Reagon is a versatile singer, composer, musician, curator and producer with a profound ear for sonic Americana--from folk to funk, from blues to rock. Among many accolades, Tohi is a National Women's History Month Honoree, 2010 recipient of OutMusic's … Continued

Lunch and Learn with John Lattanzio, Astrophysicist and 2018 Morehead-Cain Alumni Visiting Distinguished Honors Professor

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

Lattanzio is an astrophysicist who works on understanding stars and how they make the elements that comprise our world. He serves as President of the International Astronomical Union’s Commission on Stellar Evolution and is a professor in the Monash Centre for … Continued

ODS Scholarship Application Prep Shop

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

Calling juniors and seniors planning to apply for graduate scholarships this fall. Now is the time to start preparing your materials! Join ODS for a hands-on prep shop that will cover general tips and take a look at CVs, resumes … Continued

Daymé Arocena

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

Photo credit: Casey Moore Santería chants, complex rhythms, fluid jazz stylings and nuanced Afro-Cuban soulfulness mark singer/composer Daymé Arocena’s impact on the unfolding history of Cuban music. One of the most inviting ambassadors for the country’s contemporary sound, her virtuosity, … Continued

Lunch and Learn with Shaida Jarrahi Horner, JD, CPA

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

Shaida Jarrahi Horner, JD, CPA, is an experienced trust and estates attorney, having assisted hundreds of clients with comprehensive estate and trust administration, as well as tax and probate law issues. She joined Wake Forest University as Assistant Vice President, … Continued

Food for Thought with Professor Jane Thrailkill

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

Medical School Burnout: How the Humanities Can Help with Empathy Drain Jane F. Thrailkill was recently honored with the Manekin Family Award for Teaching Excellence in Honors Carolina. Dr. Thrailkill swerved away from a career in health care and instead … Continued

Lunch and Learn with Nik Mittal ’93, Retired Partner from JANA Partners

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

Nik Mittal is a 1993 graduate of UNC-CH w/honors and distinction in economics and a 1998 JD/MBA from New York University (NYU) School of Law and Stern School of Business. He started his career as an investment banking associate at … Continued

Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Shep Dunlevie, Internal Medicine Physician with MDVIP

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

Shep Dunlevie, MD practices internal medicine with MDVIP in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dunlevie works with patients on a personal level to help them manage and anticipate their unique healthcare needs and stay on a path toward wellness. Dr. Dunlevie earned … Continued

Honors Carolina Student Board Spring Celebration

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

Come join us for a relaxed, picnic-style gathering with made-to-order grilled food, friends, and lawn games.

Tea & Conversation with James Norwood Pratt

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

Tea Lover? Relax over a refreshing yet stimulating cup and enjoy discussing THE ROMANCE OF TEA with America’s Leading Tea Lover, James Norwood Pratt. He is an amazing story-teller with an amazing story to tell - how a miracle of … Continued

Honors Carolina First Year Brunch

Alumni Hall, George Watts Hill Alumni Center Carolina Club, 150 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A social gathering of all first year Honors Carolina students. Program staff will be on hand to provide useful information about what to expect from your first year. Dress is business casual.

Honors Carolina Study Abroad Spring 2019 Information Session

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

All students are invited to learn about two Honors Study Abroad programs: Honors Semester in London and Honors Seminar on Public Policy and Global Affairs in Washington, D.C. The information session will include an overview of both programs and a Q&A with … Continued