Events

Global Fellowship Application Workshop

Undergraduate Library, Room 205 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the UNC Writing Center and the Center for Global Initiatives to learn how to write competitive applications for Burch, Carolina Blue, Robinson, and other global fellowships. This is a three-part series of workshops held throughout the year on August 29, … Continued

Food for Thought: Professor Henry Fuchs, Department of Computer Science

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

Henry Fuchs is the Federico Gil Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fuchs is a co-director, with Nadia Thalmann of NTU Singapore and Markus Gross of ETH Zurich, … Continued

Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes Scholarship Information 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

Food for Thought: Professor Cemil Aydin, Department of History

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

Cemil Aydin’s interests focus on both Modern Middle Eastern History and Modern Asian history, with an emphasis on the international and intellectual histories of the Ottoman and Japanese Empires. He is particularly interested in historical processes that shape transnational racial … Continued

Professional Pathways: Student U Information Session (Hiring for Summer 2019)

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

Student U is a college-access organization that believes all students in Durham have the ability to succeed. In order to make this dream a reality, Student U creates a pipeline of services to support students through middle school, high school, … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Session: Getting Involved in Research

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

In this workshop, you will learn how to enter the research community, including strategies for choosing a research area, identifying faculty mentors, and available campus resources. The workshop will include a student panel discussing how they got involved in research … Continued

2019 Frank Porter Graham Lecture: I Am Jane Doe

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

Mary Mazzio, an award-winning documentary film director, Olympic athlete, and former law firm partner, is Founder and CEO of 50 Eggs, Inc., an independent film production company dedicated to making socially impactful films. Mary wrote, directed and produced the highly-acclaimed … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Event: Carolina Center for Public Service

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

The Carolina Center for Public Service engages and supports the faculty, students, and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in meeting the needs of North Carolina and beyond. The Center strengthens the University’s public service commitment … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Lunch: Innovate Carolina

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

Innovate Carolina strives to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill. From courses, funding, work spaces, fellowships, networking events, and more, Innovate Carolina helps turn novel ideas into practical benefits for NC. Learn about innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities and … Continued

Honors Carolina Women’s Leadership Forum & Networking Reception

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

The Honors Carolina Women’s Leadership Forum and Networking Reception includes a luncheon with keynote remarks from Elizabeth G. Taylor, executive director of the National Health Law Program (NHelP), a nationally recognized legal nonprofit dedicated to protecting and advancing the health … Continued

Professional Pathways: Perfect Your Networking and Career Pitch

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

Networking can be a nerve-wracking experience. Hear first-hand experiences from fellow Honors Carolina students and work with Professional Development Coaches to create a persuasive opening that displays what makes you unique -- you will leave calm and confident in your … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Lunch: Gillings School of Global Public Health

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

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree includes majors in the following areas: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, and Nutrition. Connect with Gregory Bocchino, Director of Student Services for the Gillings School of Global Public … Continued

Food for Thought: Professor Viji Sathy, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

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

Viji Sathy, PhD, is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Special Projects Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and Program Evaluator of the Chancellor’s Science Scholars. Sathy is actively involved in instructional … Continued

Concerts in Context: Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

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

Love jazz? Come kick off the Carolina Jazz Festival with Honors Carolina! Join us for a performance by New Orleans jazz trumpet player, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.  Known for his hybrid of jazz, trap music, Cuban rhythms, and African American … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Panel: Masters of Accounting Program

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

The Masters of Accounting (MAC) is a top 10 program which boasts a 98% post-grad employment rate and which is open to all undergraduate majors. Join current MAC students, alumnae, and the Director of Admissions & Career Services to learn … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Coffee: Kenan-Flagler Business School (Class of 2022)

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 of Admissions in Undergraduate Business. Gain insight into business school prerequisites, course planning the application process, and Kenan-Flagler global opportunities.

Goldman Sachs Information Session

Graham Memorial, Morehead Lounge

Honors Carolina students are invited to join Goldman Sachs for an information session regarding different roles at the firm and upcoming summer internship opportunities. UNC alumni currently working in Gold mans Sachs' Investment Banking Division (IBD) will be present to … Continued

Go Anywhere Networking Lunch: UNC School of Medicine (Classes 2021 and 2022)

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

Connect with Kelly Evans, MD and discuss what it takes to thrive as a physician, learn strategies to navigate your path to medical school, and gain an understanding of the UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Evans practices Family Medicine and … Continued

Food for Thought: Professor Peter Mucha, Department of Mathematics

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

Salary Negotiations

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

Congratulations! You got the job offer—or you’re hoping to get one soon! Now it’s time to negotiate! In this interactive session, you will learn the basics of the negotiation process and how to negotiate effectively. We will address negotiating industry … Continued

Business Leadership: Dr. Gerald Bell, Founder & SEO of Bell Leadership Institute

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

Dr. Gerald D. Bell is the Founder and CEO of Bell Leadership Institute and an adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. His creative thinking and personal style have earned him the reputation for being one of the highest-rated … Continued

Alumni 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 law, non-profit and government 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 … Continued

Concerts in Context – Kidd Pivot’s Revisor & “Satire Old, Satire New: The Work of Gogol Adapted to the 21st Century

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

Join us for a discussion and performance based on Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector, a satirical Russian play from 1836. Prior to the performance, associate Professor of Russian Literature, Dr. Radislav Lapushin will provide artistic and historical context for Gogol’s … Continued

Mock LSAT Exam

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

Coffee Chats with Success Academy Charter Schools

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

Join representatives from Success Academy Charter Schools for Coffee Chats! Connect with talent recruiters and learn about exciting career opportunities in education reform from the largest and highest-performing public charter school network in NYC.

Earning Your Honors Carolina Laureate

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

Join us for an overview of the many ways to complete your program requirements & earn your Honors Carolina Laureate designation. Honors Carolina is a well-known and highly respected program among graduate schools and industry leaders both nationally and globally. … Continued

Class of 2022 – Career Coach Connection & Focus 2 Express Workshops

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

Honors Carolina Class of 2022 are expected to connect with Honors Carolina Career Coach and complete a short academic/career assessment. Join us for this short workshop to complete these requirements, connect with your classmates, and make the most of your … Continued

Humana HR Job Panel

Graham Memorial 039 (Basement Level)

For more than 50 years, Humana has been helping people improve and maintain their health through clinical excellence and coordinated care. A successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping create a new kind of integrated care … Continued

Food for Thought: Professor Keith Payne, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

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

Keith Payne, Phd is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience. His lab studies how inequality shapes the human mind and asks questions like: Why do people make more self-defeating decisions when inequality is high? Why does feeling poor sometimes have more … Continued

Lunch & Learn: Health Care Career Pathing

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

Health care offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities. Meet the Honors Carolina Health Care Advisory Board to hear about their career paths, learn advice for navigating a health care career, and build your professional network.

The Future of Health Care

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

Health care is one of the fastest evolving career fields in the world. Economic, political, social, and global factors all influence the changing landscape. Join our Honors Carolina Health Care Advisory Board for a discussion about the future of health … Continued

Arts & Dialogue: The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal

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

Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s drawings of the brain are both aesthetically astonishing and scientifically significant. The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal is the first museum exhibition to present these amazing works within their historical context. Scientists throughout the world know … Continued

Introduction to Video Interviews

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

A growing number of companies are using video interview Software and applications to recruit senior executives, management, and entry-level candidates. Join EY to learn more about video interviews, their format, and how to prepare.

Alumni Dinner by the Dozen: J. B. Buxton, Founding Principal of the Education Innovations Group

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

J.B. Buxton is the founding principal of the Education Innovations Group, a consulting practice focused on state education strategies for PreK-12 and post-secondary public education. Buxton works with state departments of education, national foundations, and state, regional and national organizations … Continued

Class of 2022 – Career Coach Connection & Focus 2 Express Workshops

Graham Memorial: Room 038 (Basement Level) 218 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

Honors Carolina class of 2022 are expected to connect with an Honors Carolina Career Coach and complete a short academic/career assessment. Join us for this short workshop to complete these requirements, connect with your classmates, and make the most of … Continued

School of Media & Journalism: Tour and Information Session

Carroll Hall

Attend this session to learn about the School of Media and Journalism. Go on an interactive tour to gain insight into the MJ-School curriculum, hear about exciting global and immersive opportunities, and learn about the application process.  

McKinsey & Company Honors Carolina Information Session

Carolina Student Union, Rm 2420

McKinsey & Company is looking for problem solvers and creative thinkers. Engineers and new business builders. Put your talents to use where opportunities are limitless and every day makes a difference. Every day, we work with clients and colleagues to … Continued

Storytelling for Social Change: Documenting LGBTQ Pride

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

Brennan Lewis '19 and Will Froelich Fellow, will share their experience designing a multimedia project documenting LGBTQ Pride in small communities in the U.S. South. Through a series of interviews collected in June 2018 with residents of Huntington, West Virginia, … Continued