October 5

Tomorrow!  Health Professions Advising Drop In Hours:  Tuesday, October 6th, 11-3pm

Does the idea of preparing for the MCAT or GRE feel overwhelming? Join one of these virtual events and learn about resources to help you create an individual study plan. Hear from The Princeton Review, UNC Learning Center, Health Professions Advising, and your peers about test day expectations and different study strategies you can follow to feel prepared!  Please use the onyen@email.unc.edu version of your email address when registering.

• Planning for the MCAT:  Thursday, October 8, 4 – 5:30pm
• Planning for the GRE: Thursday, October 15th, 4 – 5:30pm pm

Health Professions Advisor

College of Arts & Sciences, UNC-Chapel Hill

October 6:  Radiologic Science Information Session, 4pm and 6pm

October 7:  COVID-19 Testing: An Examination of Viral Detection and Exposure Determination Methods with Shawn Luby, 3pm

October 7:  Discover Nursing Virtual Fair: American Assoc. of Nursing, 10-8pm

October 8:  Planning for the MCAT, 4-5:30pm

October 8:  Virtual Podiatric Medical School Fair, 11am – 6pm

October 9:  2020 CNC Autistic Career Summit/Career Fair, 1:30 – 3:30pm

October 12 – October 15^th:  UNC SNDA Fall 2020 Impressions Week

October 13:  UNC Clinical Laboratory Science Information Session, 4pm

October 13:  Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo, 12-6pm

October 15:  Planning for the GRE, 4:00-5:30 p.m

October 15:  UNC Adams School of Dentistry:  Bridge to Dental School Webinar, 5:30 – 8:30pm

October 15:  Genetic Counseling Virtual Fair:  Western States Regional Genetics Network, 10-5pm

October 23-24:  AIMS-APSA Virtual Conference 

The drop deadline is tomorrow, October 6^th! If you have already made your decision, you may drop the class on ConnectCarolina at any point up until 11:59PM on October 6^th. You do not need to make an appointment or visit drop-ins to drop a course.  A WCV grade will be noted on your transcript. If you need assistance with your decision, or you are receiving an error message when dropping your course, please visit us during drop-ins. On October 5^th and 6th.   We will be holding all-day Zoom drop-ins from 8am-6:30pm. Visit us during Virtual Drop-Ins.

Carolina Center for Public Service

Buckley Public Service Scholars – Deadline extended to Oct. 31st!

Launched in 2003 as a program of the Carolina Center for Public Service, the Buckley Public Service Scholars program (BPSS) provides a framework for undergraduate students who want to strengthen and maintain their commitment to serving communities throughout North Carolina, the nation and the world. BPSS encourages students to learn about and practice public service and engagement beyond the scope of traditional volunteerism, including organizational service, policy and advocacy work, fundraising and philanthropy. The program is open to all full-time undergraduate students with at least four semesters remaining at Carolina. To learn more about the program goals, benefits and requirements, visit the BPSS website.

Office of Undergraduate Research

UNC Writing and Learning Center

DEAH DAY is a day of service honoring the lives of Deah Barakat (DDS 2017), Yusor Abu-Salha (DDS 2019), and Razan Abu-Salha. To learn more about DEAH DAY, please check out this video link.

​Volunteer sign-ups are here! Please visit the link below to sign up for a site:

Narratives in Medicine (NIM) is a new organization at UNC-CH dedicated to the intersection of these fields. NIM is a reading group where we’ll meet weekly or biweekly (through Zoom due to pandemic restrictions) to discuss a book we read as a group. The books that we read will focus on themes like different perspectives on healthcare, health inequities, and the history of medicine. You’ll get a copy of the book that we choose to read in the spring semester. We’ll read and discuss one chapter a week. It’ll be a great way to meet other students interested in healthcare & literature, have meaningful and important conversations, and improve reading and comprehension skills that are necessary for any future healthcare professional! The intersection of health and the humanities is fascinating, and we hope to explore that through this group. To become a member starting Spring 2020, please fill out this short application here. NIM is also looking for candidates for leadership positions, so if you’re interested, please apply here. Applications are due by October 25th, 2020 at 11:59 pm! If you have any questions, contact Gargi Dixit at gmdixit@email.unc.edu.

One For The World (OFTW) UNC draws on data-driven research to help raise awareness for the world’s most effective charities. As One for the World Ambassadors, we strive to highlight the impact of just 1% of lifetime income in the fight against global poverty. By focusing on the effectiveness of our philanthropy, OFTW helps us increase our altruistic impact by multiple orders of magnitude. Student Ambassadors will take part in a 4-week Intensive during which they will learn about extreme poverty, effective giving, and the power of the individual.

After just 4 weeks, ambassadors will be equipped to approach once-paralyzing problems with optimism and pragmatism. By completing the One for the World Intensive, ambassadors will join a lasting community of globally-minded leaders and will have opportunities to build connections within Effective Altruism, grow UNC One for The World, and to share its mission with a larger audience. Link to application: https://www.uncea.org/global-poverty-immersion

Multi-Generational Black Biologist Network

We are reaching out to share an opportunity for Black members of the UNC Biology community to gather to share intergenerational wisdom and discuss issues pertaining to learning and doing research in Biology. The Black Biologists group will be composed of Black people at all career stages, including undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, professors, and staff who study or work in the Biology Department and broader Biomedical Science community at UNC. The goal for creating a multigenerational group is to provide support, community, and networking resources for young Black scientists. An important focus of this group is to mentor undergraduates, but we anticipate opportunities for personal growth for individuals at any career stage. The goal of this group is to meet monthly to discuss strategies and tactics that will promote connections and foster belonging and success for Biology trainees. This group is also intended to provide a safe space for discussions that address any concerns of Black UNC Biology trainees.

Please respond here: https://forms.gle/zKp4tWSEhnceWwWc6 if you are interested in participating in the Biology department Black multigenerational group that is intended to nurture professional and personal success.  If you have any questions about the group please address them to Jasmine Dennis, jleneigh@live.unc.edu

AIMS-APSA Virtual Conference for Students in STEM

Advocates for Inclusion in Medicine and Science (AIMS) Symposium  

We are excited to announce that UNC Advocates for Inclusion in Medicine and Science (AIMS) is partnering with the American Physician Scientists Association to present the virtual annual symposium that brings together students who are interested in or currently pursuing a degree in medicine and/or science. Reflecting the advocacy in AIMS’s mission, the theme of this year’s virtual symposium focuses on advocacy: advocacy for patients, advocacy for peers, and advocacy for ourselves. The symposium will feature keynote speakers, including Dr. Lisa Carey and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, as well as panels and workshops that work towards students’ professional development. Proceeds from this year’s symposium will go to White Coats Black Doctors Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to increase diversity in the medical field by supporting the development of future Black physicians. We welcome undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, dual-degree students, and residents to join us!

Symposium Agenda

 

Friday, October 23
6 pm – 9 pm EST: Evening networking, poster presentations, and live virtual oral presentations.

 

Saturday, October 24
10 – 12 am EST: Keynote presenters (Dr. Lisa Carey and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett)
12 – 1 pm EST: Lunch break

Concurrent Session 1: 1 – 2 pm EST
Research in Residency Panel
Applying to MD-PhD Programs Panel

Concurrent Session 2: 2 – 3 pm EST
Minimizing Disparities and Increasing Access to Healthcare with Dr. Erin Kent
Mentorship: how to find the right mentor and how to be a good mentor with Dr. Adrienne Cox

Concurrent Session 3: 3 – 5 pm EST
Peak Performance Module with Dr. Sarah Smithson
LGBTQ+ Allyship with Dr. April Callis

5 – 6 pm EST: Practical Mindfulness and Symposium Conclusion

Register and submit abstracts by October 15 at https://www.med.unc.edu/uncaims/.  Registration is $3 and all proceeds go to the White Coats Black Doctors Foundation.

 

Honors Carolina:  Talk + Action series:  Structures of Inequality: A Focused Look at Systemic Racism

Structures of Inequality: A Focused Look at Systemic Racism.

Today, the longstanding realities of systemic racism are being laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing police violence. Issues of injustice and inequality are broad, deep, and interconnected.

We invite all Carolina students, faculty, and staff, regardless of where they are learning and living this semester, to come together for six topical discussions with faculty experts and six hours of action designed to marshal knowledge in the fight against racism. This series is sponsored by Honors Carolina and the Phi Beta Kappa Society and is open to everyone.  Register here

6. UNC School of Nursing Admissions Q&A