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Emotional Intelligence: An Important Aspect of Leadership

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Emotional intelligence is a critical component of leadership that impacts the way in which we navigate the challenges in both our professional and personal lives. One’s “emotional quotient” or “EQ” refers to the non-cognitive skills and abilities that help us … Read more

Basics of Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

This workshop is designed to help graduate students and postdocs learn the practical aspects about how commercialization works at a University, the basics of starting a company and what resources at the University are available to assist. If you have … Read more

Preparing for a Comprehensive Job Search

Monday, September 23, 2013

In today’s job market, it is important to realize the flexibility of career options available to PhD-qualified job-seekers.  Dr. L. Maren Wood offers a unique perspective on the academic job search and careers beyond the tenure track for graduate students. … Read more

Creating a Teaching Statement & Portfolio

Monday, September 23, 2013

Preparing for the Job Market and Beyond…Participants will assess their own teaching style and be able to communicate important aspects to search committees via a teaching statement.  During this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare a competitive application package … Read more

Leadership Workshop: Working in Teams

Thursday, August 29, 2013

The goal of this two hour workshop is to help participants understand how to create an environment that fosters innovation, holds individuals accountable, achieves results and builds relationships with internal and external customers.  Each will understand how to build a … Read more

Leadership Workshop: My Leadership Style and Yours

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Using a version of the MBTI as a diagnostic tool, participants will identify their most likely leadership style from the four main temperament based categories: Catalyst, Visionary, Steward, Troubleshooter.  Participants will identify the differences between the major styles and then … Read more

Networking & Social Media

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Learn strategies for developing and maintaining your professional network.  Co-sponsored with University Career Services. REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/obtw3s9

International Coffee Hour

Monday, August 12, 2013

Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about international engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus. International Coffee Hours are held at the Global Cup Cafe (now EspressOasis) in … Read more

Graduate & Professional Student Safe Zone Training

Monday, August 12, 2013

The LGBTQ Center and Graduate School are sponsoring a Safe Zone training open to all graduate & professional students. The Safe Zone Ally program is a symbol of this University’s efforts to increase awareness about and inclusion of the diverse … Read more