This is a planning event for the UNC Alt-Ac Graduate Student Working Group. If you’re a graduate student interested in Alternative Academia, that is, careers that are off the tenure-track but that still fall within the higher education context, come … Read more

Join us for our 5th annual day of workshops and advice dedicated to your career planning needs across the career spectrum. Alumni, employers and career services professionals will present on a variety of topics through panels and skill-building workshops.  Lunch … Read more

Trying to make decisions about your next move? Looking for a job? Need ideas and advice?

How do you manage risks and investing for retirement with today’s economic realities? How will your retirement planning change during your professional life?  Participants will learn basic terminology of retirement options and strategies for investing early in one’s career.  Spouses … Read more

Dr. Emily Kertcher will provide an overview on the interdependence of educators and allied health professionals, which she will follow with a discussion of how to communicate effectively across disciplines to achieve joint goals. Specialists in occupational therapy, physical therapy, … Read more

This two hour long workshop will discuss alternate academic careers and provide participants with tips to secure employment in these positions. Led by Brenda Bethman Ph.D., Director of the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Women’s Center and founder of Alt-Academix, this … Read more

Effective communications and productive interpersonal relationships are paramount to effective teams and organizational success.  In this session, you will understand your own and each others style of leading, communicating and getting work done. Facilitated by: Peter Metzner, MA, MPA, BCC … Read more

Join us for a luncheon at the Carolina Inn to learn the ins and outs of proper business etiquette.  Especially useful when you attend conferences, job interviews, and beyond. Co-sponsored by the Graduate School, University Career Services, and the Office … Read more

We invite you to come hear about Chancellor Folt’s journey from a woman in science to UNC’s first female chancellor. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask Chancellor Folt questions during a Q&A session. Students, fellows, faculty, and staff … Read more

This workshop will provide insights and strategies to address topics including: managing credit and student loans, personal budgeting, savings, investing, and retirement plans. Facilitated by: Richard Blankenship. REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/psvtkqr