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SUMMARY:Settling the Mind: A Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Settling the Mind: A Meditation Workshop\n\nWhen the mind’s usual distracting thoughts are allowed to settle through meditation\, a feeling of peace and clarity naturally arises. Join us for an hour of explanation and guided practice of Buddhist meditation\, followed by informal conversation over free lunch. \nThis workshop will be led by Kadam Ethan Lechner\, Resident Teacher of Chapel Hill’s Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center. It has been made possible by the sponsorship of UNC’s Educating for the Virtues of Attention initiative. \n  \n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 12:30 PM\n      to 2:00 PM EDT\n      at Graham Memorial Lounge.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/settling-the-mind-a-meditation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Culture & Identity,Religious & Spiritual,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:AI in Research Series – Using AI in Survey Research: Practices and Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:AI in Research Series – Using AI in Survey Research: Practices and Pitfalls\n\nAI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward\n \nDiscover how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research process.\nThis course offers an overview of how AI tools such as large language models (LLMS) can enhance early stages of the survey process\, including item generation\, questionnaire evaluation\, and survey refinement. This session will highlight practical ways LLMs such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can support researchers while also addressing common pitfalls. Participants will learn best practices for questionnaire design focusing on writing questions\, response option development\, and question ordering. Ideal for researchers seeking to incorporate AI thoughtfully and efficiently during survey development work. The first half of the session will provide structured lecture content\, and the second half will offer time for participants to ask questions and discuss the specific projects they are working on. \nRegistration is required to secure your spot. To learn more and register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 1:00 PM\n      to 2:00 PM EDT\n      at Online.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/ai-in-research-series-using-ai-in-survey-research-practices-and-pitfalls/
CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Career Exploration & Development,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning
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SUMMARY:Attention on Campus: A Paid Student Focus Group Study
DESCRIPTION:Attention on Campus: A Paid Student Focus Group Study\n\nUNC undergraduates are invited to participate in a paid research study exploring how attention actually unfolds in daily campus life. The study looks at what helps—and what disrupts—students’ ability to feel present\, mentally engaged\, and focused in classes\, study spaces\, campus environments\, and co-curricular activities. Your perspective will directly inform ongoing research on student experience at UNC. \nParticipants will attend one 60-minute focus group with 6–8 other students\, facilitated by trained graduate researchers. The session is a guided but conversational discussion designed to surface honest insight. No preparation is required. Focus groups will be held in a UNC classroom; the specific location will be shared after registration. Participation is open to current undergraduate students who are at least 18 years old. \nMore information here: tarheels.live/attention/student-focus-groups/ \n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 2:00 PM\n      to 3:00 PM EDT\n      at Location will be shared with registered participants!.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/attention-on-campus-a-paid-student-focus-group-study-2/
CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning
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SUMMARY:Write On! Therapeutic Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Write On! Therapeutic Writing Retreat\n\nTake a mindful pause and explore the power of words. Writing can be a simple yet profound way to reduce stress\, process emotions\, and connect more deeply with yourself. During this one-hour retreat\, you’ll experience guided therapeutic writing exercises inspired by the work of J.W. Pennebaker\, Ph.D.\, and J.F. Evans\, Ed.D.\, designed to help you slow down\, reflect\, and release. \nYou’ll be introduced to several styles of therapeutic writing — from expressive and letter-writing to gratitude writing. You will be given writing prompts and your writing will remain private and not shared. Any student – undergraduate\, graduate\, professional\, or post-doc – is welcome to attend. The retreat will begin and close with a meditation. \nWhether you’re curious about how writing can support your wellbeing or just want a calm\, creative space to breathe and reflect\, this retreat is for you. Come with an open mind and a willingness to write your way toward greater clarity and calm. \nRegistrations are limited to 15 people. On the day of the event\, check in at the CAPS front desk on the 3rd floor of Campus Health.  \n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 3:30 PM\n      to 4:30 PM EDT\n      at CAPS – 3rd Floor.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/write-on-therapeutic-writing-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning
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SUMMARY:Poetry on the Porch + Rowdy Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Poetry on the Porch + Rowdy Square Dance\n\nIt’s a Reading Day square dance and poetry reading\, y’all! Poet Anna Lena Phillips Bell will read from her new book\, Might Could (2026)\, winner of the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize\, and call a rowdy ungendered square dance on the Love House lawn featuring the Five Point Rounders. Be there and be square! Refreshments provided. \nApril 28\, 5:30–7:00 PMCenter for the Study of the American South410 E. Franklin StreetChapel Hill\, NC 27514\n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 5:30 PM\n      to 7:30 PM EDT\n      at Center for the Study of the American South.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/poetry-on-the-porch-rowdy-square-dance/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Campus Life Experience,Films, Music, & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 25-26
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 25-26\n\nCarolina Bluegrass Band\, directed by Russell Johnson \n  \nTBA \n  \nPurchase tickets or livestream registration online. Tickets are also available at the door\, 30 minutes prior to the concert start time. \n*NOTE: Tickets will go on sale September 1. \n  \nPlease plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. \n\nThis performance is part of the 2025-2026 Martha Flowers Ensemble series. \n\n\n\n      From Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 7:30 PM\n      to 9:00 PM EDT\n      at Moeser Auditorium\, Hill Hall.
URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-bluegrass-band-mfe-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Campus Life Experience,Films, Music, & Performing Arts
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