Events

Mackenzie Thomas, Product Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity at Google

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

Join Mackenzie Thomas (UNC ’13) for a discussion on inclusive storytelling, civic technology, and the intersection of media and tech. Mackenzie has spent the last 6 years at Google, most recently leading product and marketing inclusion for some of Google’s … Continued

Beinecke Scholarship Info Session

Pleasants Room, Wilson Library

The Beinecke Scholarship Program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 … Continued

Honors Carolina PRIDE Official Launch Party

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

  October 11 is National Coming Out Day—and what better way to celebrate than by helping us officially launch Honors Carolina PRIDE! Join us in the Graham Memorial Lounge for appetizers, music, door prizes, and more! REGISTER TODAY! As part … Continued

Honors Carolina Business Leadership Speaker Series: Bill and Leigh Goodwyn

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

Bill Goodwyn is Founder and Vice Chairman of Discovery Education, the leading provider of curriculum based digital content and professional development in the U.S. reaching more than half of U.S. K-12 classrooms, 50 million students, and 90 countries worldwide. Goodwyn … Continued

Engage & Eat

Graham Memorial: Room 035 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Go Anywhere platform has opportunities exclusively for Honors Carolina students. Learn how to book a meeting with an Honors coach, connect with alumni, find internships and job opportunities, and more! All you need to bring is yourself, your laptop … Continued

Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS) Boren Award Information Session

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

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 languages in regions like Africa, Asia, Central and … Continued

Graham Gatherings

Graham Memorial, Morehead Lounge

Graham Gatherings is a chance to come hang out, meet other Honors students and build community while enjoying music, games, and refreshments. Join us in Graham Memorial Lounge. RSVP here.  

Science Study Abroad Info Session

Murray Hall, Room G202 123 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Learn about the options to take science courses over the summer, or during the semester! There will be a brief overview of all of the options, and an info fair where you can speak with faculty and past participants!

Honors Study Abroad Fair

Anne Queen Lounge, Campus Y 180A E. Cameron Avenue, YMCA Building, Chapel Hill, United States

It’s never too early to start thinking about where you’ll study abroad! Stop by the Honors Study Abroad Fair to meet with Honors staff, faculty leads, and past program participants. Honors Global programs are open to ALL UNC students. Questions? … Continued

Don Millen Jr., Managing Director, Dragonfly Capital

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

Don Millen Jr. has over 25 years of experience in advising and investing in high-growth private and public businesses. Prior to founding Dragonfly Capital in 2000, he worked with Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. (BHC), a Charlotte-based merger and acquisition … Continued

Lunch & Learn: Kenan-Flagler Business School (Class of 2023)

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

Attend this session to learn about the Kenan-Flagler Business School and connect with Lisa Beisser, Director, Admissions and Strategic Initiatives, Undergraduate Business. Gain insight into business school prerequisites, course planning the application process, and Kenan-Flagler global opportunities. This session is … Continued

RTI International – UNC Alumni Panel

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

Communications professionals from RTI International--all UNC graduates--will be discussing their career paths in (and outside of) media and their current experiences in the scientific and social science research space. Panel members represent multiple generations and degree areas. RTI (www.rti.org) is … Continued

Honors Carolina Class of 2023 Gala & Dessert Reception

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

Come enjoy a night touring the Ackland Museum galleries and connecting with members of the Honors Carolina class of 2023. Dessert reception and photo booth included. RSVP here.

Engage & Eat

Graham Memorial: Room 035 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Go Anywhere platform has opportunities exclusively for Honors Carolina students. Learn how to book a meeting with an Honors coach, connect with alumni, find internships and job opportunities, and more! All you need to bring is yourself, your laptop … Continued

Graham Gatherings

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

Graham Gatherings is a chance to come hang out, meet other Honors students and build community while enjoying music, games, and refreshments. Join us in Graham Memorial Lounge. RSVP here.

Professor Peter Mucha, Department of Mathematics and Applied Physical Sciences

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

Peter Mucha is a Professor of Mathematics and Applied Physical Sciences. Born in Texas and raised in Minnesota, Mucha moved east to attend college at Cornell University were he majored in Engineering Physics. After a Churchill Scholarship studying in the … Continued

Matt Weidinger, Resident Fellow in Poverty Studies, AEI

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

Join Matt Weidinger for a discussion on poverty studies the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington, DC think tank. This conversation may be especially valuable if you are interested in working on Capitol Hill, policy in DC, or in the … Continued

Graham Gatherings

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

Graham Gatherings is a chance to come hang out, meet other Honors students and build community while enjoying music, games, and refreshments. Join us in Graham Memorial Lounge.

Exploring Law School: Alumni Panel

Graham Memorial 039 (Basement Level)

Considering law school? Join us for an informal panel discussion with young alumni who currently attending law school. Lunch will be served. RSVP here. Panelists include: Malindi Robinson, UNC School of Law 3L Prakash Kadiri, UNC School of Law 2L … Continued

Derek Harrison, Transformation and Emerging Tech Leader at IBM

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

Derek, ‘ 98 and MBA 2005, leads transformation emerging technologies and strategic initiatives for IBM Procurement. His 21 years of IBM experience span strategy and innovation, internal consulting, transformation, operations, cost management, quote to cash, business partner service delivery, and … Continued

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

Get Involved in Undergraduate Research: STEM Panel

Graham Memorial, Morehead Lounge

Interested in participating in STEM research as an undergraduate student? Come to this research panel to get your answers about research answered from a diverse panel of faculty, graduate students, and fellow undergraduates. Research fields attending include environmental science, psychology/neuroscience, … Continued

HCSA Presents: Sunset Yoga

McCorkle Place Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Grab a beach towel or yoga mat and meet the HCSA in front of Graham Memorial on McCorkle Quad for a time of body rejuvenation, mental relaxation, and emotional self-care. College can be demanding, and it is important that you … Continued

Raga Rock-Stars: Tradition and Modernity on the Sarod, Pre-Performance Talk with Professor Afroz Taj and Professor John Caldwell

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

Across the Indian classical spectrum, musicians are struggling to retain audiences without betraying their ancient traditions. Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan are India’s biggest classical music rock-stars. On the one hand, they have inherited their father Amjad Ali … Continued

Professor Allie Thomas, Department of City and Regional Planning

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

Dr. Allie Thomas studies how best practices travel the globe and where they land. She uses ethnographic research methods to understand how “best practices” in transportation are adopted (or not) in developing economies, such as China, focusing on planners. Her … Continued

UNC Football vs. Pittsburgh Game Watching Party (Class of 2023)

Horton Residence Hall, 1st Floor Lounge

Enjoy free pizza, watch the UNC Tar Heels take on the Pitt Panthers, and connect with Honors Carolina Coach, Michael Norwood. Michael looks forward to watching the game and cheering on the Tar Heels with you. Michael was a financial … Continued

Navigating Your Pre-Med Path

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

Are you interested in attending Medical School but don’t know how to get started?  This presentation will provide information about prerequisite coursework, extracurricular activities, the MCAT, and additional resources to help your plan your path. This workshop is designed for … Continued

SpeakOut: An Honors Carolina PRIDE Conversation with Erik Eaker ’94 BSPH, ’97 MHA

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

Join alumnus Erik Eaker (Director, Experience Strategy and Transformation/Humana) for coffee and conversation. Erik is a creative population health strategist, business developer and customer experience expert with US and international health care consulting and wellness solutions experience. His work and … Continued

Engage & Eat

Graham Memorial: Room 035 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Go Anywhere platform has opportunities exclusively for Honors Carolina students.  You will learn how to book a meeting with an Honors coach, connect with alumni, find internships, research, and job opportunities, and more!  All you need to bring is … Continued

Graham Gatherings

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

Graham Gatherings is a chance to come hang out, meet other Honors students and build community while enjoying music, games, and refreshments. Join us in Graham Memorial Lounge. If you plan to attend, please be sure to RSVP so that … Continued

HCSA Presents: First Year Early Thanksgiving

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

There is always something to be thankful for, so let’s celebrate an (early) Thanksgiving together for each other and our staff here at UNC. The Honors Carolina Student Association invites all first years to the program’s early Thanksgiving. Pizza and … Continued

Shuford Lecture Series Innovation & Entrepreneurship Presents: Q&A with Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of theSkimm

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

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship is excited to welcome Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, founders of theSkimm, to Chapel Hill for the 2019 annual lecture series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Weisberg and Zakin will participate in a Q&A to share … Continued

Art Through the Ages: A Guided Tour of “She Who Tells a Story”

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

The Ackland Art Museum houses a variety of permanent collections and special exhibitions that hold important cultural history. The Honors Carolina Student Association is pleased to host a guided tour of the current special exhibition, “She Who Tells a Story: … Continued

Lunch with Ann Colley, Director of Public Relations and Charitable Giving at Moore Capital Management, LP and Executive Director and Vice President of the Moore Charitable Foundation

Graham Memorial: Room 211

Ann Colley is director of public relations and charitable giving at Moore Capital Management, LP, and executive director and vice president of The Moore Charitable Foundation (MCF) and its affiliate foundations.  As the principal adviser to Moore Charitable founder and chairman, Louis Bacon, Ann … Continued

Graham Gatherings

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

Graham Gatherings is a chance to come hang out, meet other Honors students and build community while enjoying music, games, and refreshments. Join us in Graham Memorial Lounge.