Green Zone is for faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. The goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military-affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population. Upon completion, participants will … Read more
The next Forward Together update will take place on June 8 and focus on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion imperative of the Forward Together Strategic Plan. The session will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. and feature a panel including Nate Thomas, Stephanie Brown, and Kim Nichols. Click below to view more information: Forward … Read more
Hi everyone, Join us for our next bagel breakfast. To help ensure safe social distancing we're limiting the total number of attendees. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. You must preregister to get a bagel. To RESERVE your bagel and coffee, please use this form for July 14th pick up. Open to all department members. … Read more
This workshop explores microaggressions and biased behavior prevalent in the SOM and provides participants tools with which to intervene when witnessing acts of disrespect and discrimination. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment for UNC SOM faculty and staff via this link Register for Respecting All by visiting … Read more
An alternative to Safe Zone that similarly introduces concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The curriculum also covers LGBTQ health disparities, health resources, and common health professional scenarios, along with a terminology primer and strategies for allyship. This training is intended to address concerns particular to Health Care professionals, though it is open to all campus and community members.
Explores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. This workshop will be offered monthly throughout the year, and is strongly recommended to be first training that participants attend. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment … Read more
You may have heard that there will be a big change in how your stipend will be paid if you are supported by a T32 or have a fellowship award. The university is moving the management of T32 support and fellowship awards to the financial aid system, which means that you will now be paid … Read more
Iheoma U. Iruka and Stephanie M. Curenton, co-founders of Researchers Investigating Sociocultural Equity and Race Network (RISER) will discuss the intersections between RISER’s research and themes associated with the national Juneteenth holiday. Guest speakers from the National Black Child Development Institute, POINTS of ACCESS and ZERO TO THREE will share how their organizations are centering … Read more
Carrboro Town event Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Though the Emancipation Proclamation stated that all slaves were free as of January 1, 1863, many enslaved African Americans only learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news … Read more
We proudly welcome you to attend the First Annual UNC School of Medicine's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Family Reunion, initiated by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, to build community among underrepresented groups across the School of Medicine. This year's event will be held at UNC's The Farm from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drop … Read more
