Events

Carolina Startup Connect Panel and Internship Meet & Greet

Carolina Student Union, Great Hall

Carolina Startup Connect offers students and startups an event that give students learning and career development opportunities with high-growth startup companies, social ventures and innovative opportunities in the Research Triangle region. Think career fair ...but not! No suits or resumes … Continued

HCSA Global Info Session

Graham Memorial, Morehead Lounge

Enjoy international snacks and refreshments while learning about Summer and Fall 2023 global program offerings and the application process. This event is sponsored by Honors Carolina. Register on the Go Anywhere platform.

UNC Study Abroad Week

FedEx Global Education Center

Join us for mini-fairs throughout the week to learn about our summer 2023 programs and semester-length options. More details will be provided as we approach November. RSVP on the Go Anywhere platform.

Honors Carolina Firsts Welcome Event

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

UNC proudly calls first-generation college students, students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) did not receive a bachelor's degree in the United States, “Carolina Firsts.” Join Honors Carolina’s first-generation group (Honors Carolina Firsts) as we host a welcome for all Honors Carolina students who … Continued

Lunch & Learn with Graves Clayton ’80: Applying a Chemistry (or Science) Degree

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

Your Carolina chemistry (or science) degree prepares you for a wide-range of career paths. Join Graves Clayton for a discussion on the business of chemistry as a potential fit to leverage your knowledge. Graves graduated from UNC in 1980 with … Continued

Exploring Careers in Real Estate with Gregg Adzema, CFO with Cousins Properties, Inc.

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

Gregg Adzema is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cousins Properties, a NYSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) headquartered in Atlanta, that develops, owns, and manages a 19 million square-foot trophy office portfolio in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, … Continued

HCSA Final Exams Study Space

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

Enjoy a quiet place to study with free blue books, scantron sheets, snacks, and ample outlets. This event is sponsored by Honors Carolina. Register on the Go Anywhere platform.

UNC vs. Wake Forest Basketball Watch Party

Cobb Residence Hall, Lounge 110 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill, NC

Let's Go Heels!! Our men's basketball team takes on Wake Forest (at Wake Forest) on Tuesday, February 7. HCSA welcomes all students to join us in cheering on our men's basketball team against the Demon Deacons. Professional Development Coach and … Continued

Enjoy Back-to-School Bagels with the HCSA

Cobb Residence Hall, Lobby

Ready for classes? Got all your books? Having a tough time getting back into a routine? Let the HCSA help with free bagels! All first years are welcome to join us in Cobb Residence Hall lobby for a breakfast pick-me-up … Continued

Honors Global Fellowship Proposal Help Drop-in Hours

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

Interested in pursuing an Honors Global Fellowship this summer, but unsure of where to go or how to shape your proposal? Come by for one-on-one assistance and brainstorming from Honors Global staff and past fellows. This event is sponsored by … Continued

2023 Goal Setting Workshop

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

New Year + New Goals = New You! Do you have a plan to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions and goals for the new year/semester? Let us help you start off strong and stay on track. This goal setting workshop will … Continued

Arts & Dialogue presents Hong Kong Ballet: Romeo + Juliet

Anne Queen Lounge & Memorial Hall

Set in Hong Kong in the turbulent 1960s, Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is given a fresh and thought-provoking retelling in Septime Webre’s new Romeo + Juliet. The HCSA invites you to a 7 PM pre-performance talk with Dr. Wolfe, … Continued

Be A Maker: BeAM 101 Training with HCSA

BeAM@Murray Hall, 1st floor

Did you know you can create with 3-D printers, circuit machines, button makers, power tools, and sewing machines, right on campus? Join HCSA as we learn how to Be A Maker via an Honors Carolina exclusive BeAM 101 Training session. … Continued

LGBTQ+ Abroad Panel & Info Session

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

Join us to for tips on navigating and maximizing your study abroad experience as an LGBTQ+ student. We will discuss LGBTQ+ safety, tips and tricks, recommendations, and share some student stories. Snacks will be provided! Co-sponsored by the Study Abroad … Continued

Map the System Competition at UNC Info Session

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

Are you interested in research and advocacy? You should know about the global student competition known as Map the System (MTS). Map the System is an initiative of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, … Continued

Semester in Brussels Info Session

FedEx Global Education Center, Rm 4003

Meet with and learn from professionals at NATO and the European Union. Take POLI/PWAD courses abroad with Dr. Bob Jenkins in UNC’s Political Science Department. Complete a voluntary internship centered around global policy. Have an experience of a lifetime exploring … Continued

HCSA Study Abroad Application Help Session

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

Have questions about your study abroad application before you submit it? HCSA is hosting an application help session to answer those questions and to walk you through the application process. The deadline to apply for Summer or Fall 2023 study … Continued

UNC vs Wake Forest Basketball Watch Party

Cobb Residence Hall, Lounge 110 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill, NC

Let's Go Heels!! Our men's basketball team takes on Wake Forest (at Wake Forest) on Tuesday, February 7. HCSA welcomes all students to join us in cheering on our men's basketball team against the Demon Deacons. Professional Development Coach and … Continued

Building an Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit, Part 1

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

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 1 of 6: Your Story - Come explore how the power of … Continued

Hearts & Hot Chocolate

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

Honors Carolina PRIDE invites you to stop in for cookies & hot chocolate. While you’re here, take advantage of our craft supplies and design your own Valentine. Free pride buttons and stickers for all who attend. This event is sponsored … Continued

HCSA Watercolor Painting pARTy!

Morrison Residence Hall, Art Studio

Want an outlet for your creative side? Let’s put the “art” in pARTy! Come paint a Carolina scene for your room with other Honors Carolina students. The Morrison Residence Hall’s Art Studio features free use of all the supplies you’ll … Continued

Food for Thought: Prof. Morgan Pitelka, Late Medieval & Early Japan

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

Dr. Morgan Pitelka is a specialist in late medieval and early modern Japan, with focus on material culture, environmental history, and urban history. Dr. Pitelka is the Bernard L. Herman Distinguished Professor and Chair of Department of Asian & Middle … Continued

Explore Careers in BioTech: TruLab Recruiting Session

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

Have you considered starting your career in technology, healthcare, or a scaling startup? TruLab CEO, Scott Ogle, and key members of his team are coming to Honors Carolina to share more about the impactful career opportunities for recent and soon-to-be … Continued

Explore Creative Design & Storytelling Careers with Will Hyde

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

In his 20+ years in the creative direction and design production field, Will Hyde has told stories you wouldn’t believe and broken through barriers that didn’t even exist! Will has had the opportunity to work on projects in multiple capacities, … Continued

Global Career Night

Fedex Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium (1015) 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Interested in pursuing a global career? Listen to UNC alum talk about their experiences abroad after college and gain insight on how you can continue going global after graduation. Panelists represent a variety of career options: government, private industry, NGOs, … Continued

Building an Emotional, Social & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 106

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 2 of 6: Your Headspace - Come explore how the power of … Continued

BCG @ UNC Fireside Chat & Networking Reception

Kenan Center, 1st floor Lounge

This is an opportunity to learn more about BCG, our people and our work. We’ll host a fireside chat with Senior Partner, Mike Deimler (UNC Alum), followed by a networking reception. Register on the Go Anywhere platform. *** Open to … Continued

Leveraging LinkedIn & Go Anywhere Platform for Networking

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

Do you regularly and intentionally make new virtual connections to expand your network? What do you do to foster the connections you've made and to strengthen those relationships? If your answers to either of these are a little shaky, you … Continued

Dinner with Tiffany Devereux ’09, Founder and CEO of Jury-X

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

Tiffany Devereux ’09 is the Founder and CEO of Jury-X, a company using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence to score potential jurors and eliminate bias. Jury-X was created out of a need to understand juror bias for … Continued

BEAT DUKE Basketball Game Poster pARTy!

Morrison Residence Hall, Art Studio

Join the HCSA in cheering on our Tarheel athletes by creating game time posters. The Heels need your support in this all-important game against Duke! The Morrison Residence Hall’s Art Studio features free use of all the supplies you’ll need … Continued

Honors Carolina Focus Group – FREE LUNCH!

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

Thank you for your interest to participate in an Honors Carolina Focus Group. We host these annually to gather feedback and ideas from students. We want to encourage participants to share their perceptions and points of view on ways we … Continued

Lunch & Learn with Monte Burke, NY Times Bestselling Author

Graham Memorial, Room 213 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Monte Burke is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Saban: The Making of a Coach, a biography of Alabama head coach, Nick Saban. He is also the author of 4TH And Goal: One Man’s Quest to Recapture His Dream, which … Continued

Building an Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 106

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 3 of 6: Your Truth - Come explore how the power of … Continued

FREE Headshots with a Professional Photographer!

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

Statistics from LinkedIn show users who include a headshot receive up to 21 times more profile views and up to 36 times more messages. Also users who have a professional headshot get 14 times more views than those without. A professional, high-quality headshot … Continued

Honors Carolina Focus Group – FREE LUNCH!

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

Thank you for your interest to participate in an Honors Carolina Focus Group. We host these annually to gather feedback and ideas from students. We want to encourage participants to share their perceptions and points of view on ways we … Continued

Building Your Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 106

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 4 of 6: Your World - Come explore how the power of … Continued

Help! I Need A Summer Internship Workshop

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

Looking for a summer internship, but overwhelmed on where to start? Or feeling like you're not making any real progress? Come to this event for quick, easy-to-follow tips and action steps. We'll cover effective search strategy, the biggest application mistakes, … Continued

Dinner with Alissa Ellis JD ’11 ’15, American Oversight

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

Alissa Ellis joined American Oversight in 2021 as the Strategic Partnerships Director, where she serves as a key liaison to allies across multiple issue areas. Alissa develops relationships with organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders to strengthen national, state, and local efforts … Continued

Building Your Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 106

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 5 of 6: Your Lowercase 'f' - Come explore how the power … Continued

Alumni in Law Office Hours: Bob Long ’80, Covington & Burling

Zoom

Honors Carolina is pleased to announce that UNC alumni with exciting careers in the legal field are volunteering their time and expertise to provide 1-on-1 conversations with you, via Zoom, to help you gain a better understanding of career options. … Continued

Alumni in Tech Office Hours: Mike Reed ’88, UNC Comp Sci

Zoom

Honors Carolina is pleased to announce that professionals working in the technology industry are volunteering their time and expertise to engage in 1-on-1 conversations, via Zoom, to help you gain a better understanding of career options within the field. You … Continued

Honors Carolina Focus Group – FREE LUNCH!

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

Thank you for your interest to participate in an Honors Carolina Focus Group. We host these annually to gather feedback and ideas from students. We want to encourage participants to share their perceptions and points of view on ways we … Continued

UNC vs Miami Baseball Game Outing – FREE SHIRT DAY!

Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium

Cheer for the Tar Heels! Come enjoy the spring weather and network with your Honors Carolina friends at a UNC vs Miami men’s baseball game. The Heels need your support in this all-important part of the season. Plus, it’s FREE … Continued

Applying to Law School – What I Wish I Knew

Zoom

Applying to law school is easy . . . said no one ever. But with the right planning, you can make the process work for you. In this event, we’ll share important advice about the application process, including choosing your … Continued

So I’ve Got a Job, Now What? Life Hacks for Seniors Post-Graduation

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

There can be a lot to figure out as you transition from full-time student to full-time employee, but don't worry, we've got your back! In this session, we'll cover an array of "adulting" topics, including: Selecting the right retirement/401K plan … Continued

Building Your Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 104 (Shuford Suite)

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 5 of 6: Your Lowercase “f” - Come explore how the power … Continued

Building Your Emotional, Social, & Mental Wellness Toolkit

Gardner Hall, Rm 104 (Shuford Suite)

Honors Carolina (in partnership with the Shuford Wellness Initiative) is kicking off a 6-part series focusing on resiliency. Topics will range from your story, your world, your peace. Part 6 of 6: Your Peace - Come explore how the power of … Continued

HCSA End-of-Year Celebration! (All Years)

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

Come join your fellow Honors students for a relaxed gathering with sweet treats, friends, and lawn games. This event is sponsored by Honors Carolina. Register on the Go Anywhere platform.