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Active Learning: Practical Implementation from the TA Perspective

Thursday, December 11, 2014

In this workshop, participants will learn new approaches to engage students in learning-centered pedagogy, share strategies to effectively implement learner-centered pedagogy, and learn how to address challenges with implementing learner-centered teaching. Graduate student peers will facilitate the session by sharing … Read more

NIH T32 Grants for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Thursday, December 11, 2014

NIH T32 training grants allow students to join an established team of researchers and to train in an interdisciplinary research environment. This workshop will focus on identifying T32 opportunities on campus and tools for building a competitive application package, including … Read more

Leadership Development: Managing People & Projects

Monday, November 24, 2014

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

Etiquette Luncheon

Friday, October 24, 2014

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

Stepping Up, Not Stepping Aside: Chancellor Carol Folt

Monday, October 13, 2014

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

Financial Literacy: Personal Finances

Monday, September 29, 2014

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

Annual Career Symposium

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Join us for our fourth 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

Establishing NC Residency for Tuition Purposes

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Representatives from the Graduate School will facilitate an information session and field questions about the application process to establish North Carolina residency for tuition purposes. Topics will include requirements, filing periods, policies, and the decision process. Sponsored by the Graduate … Read more

TAs and the Honor Court System

Friday, August 22, 2014

This event is being held to facilitate communication between the Honor Court System and university Teaching Assistants in order to inform Teaching Assistants of the processes and procedures associated with the Honor Court and advise them on the recent policy … Read more

LinkedIn Lab

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

This workshop will provide you with new ways to think about and market your skills using the professional social networking site, LinkedIn.  By leveraging LinkedIn, you’ll discover ways to make connections, gather industry information, find hidden opportunities and demonstrate your … Read more