Week of Events
Juneteenth Celebration 3 to 6 PM in Carrboro
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
Health Care Safe Zone Training
Health Care Safe Zone Training
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.
Unconscious Bias training
Unconscious Bias training
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
Town Hall for T32 & Fellowship Awardees
Town Hall for T32 & Fellowship Awardees
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
Looking ahead to Juneteenth, centering black parent voices in age of COVID-19 & racial reckoning
Looking ahead to Juneteenth, centering black parent voices in age of COVID-19 & racial reckoning
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
UNC School of Medicine’s DEI Family Reunion
UNC School of Medicine’s DEI Family Reunion
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
SBBS Juneteenth Celebration at Homestead Park
SBBS Juneteenth Celebration at Homestead Park
Come celebrate Juneteenth with us! Join us this Saturday, 12-6pm at Homestead Park and meet members from other Black grad/professional orgs around campus there will be plenty of food, fun and games for all. Sponsored by these UNC student and professional organizations: BGPSA, BLSA, SBBS, SNDA, SNMA, SNPHA.