BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNC Student Affairs - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UNC Student Affairs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNC Student Affairs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142527Z UID:7562-1776596400-1776603600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Attending to Nature: Environmental Ethics at the North Carolina Botanical Garden DESCRIPTION:Attending to Nature: Environmental Ethics at the North Carolina Botanical Garden\n\nWhen was the last time you really paid attention to nature? \nWe’ll start with a short\, guided discussion on environmental ethics over lunch\, and then head outside for a hands-on activity designed to help us practice being more attentive to the world around us. \nA limited number of carpool spots will be available to get to and from the Botanical Garden. \nIf you’re interested in a short optional reading to frame the discussion\, please look at Aldo Leopold’s essay “The Land Ethic.” \nCLE approved! \n\n\n\n From Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 11:00 AM\n to 1:00 PM EDT\n at North Carolina Botanical Garden. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/attending-to-nature-environmental-ethics-at-the-north-carolina-botanical-garden/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Campus Life Experience,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2a7fe4a4-72e7-4324-acec-47a4be34e899da8970c8-96db-48fd-a50a-852405322d01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142539Z UID:7630-1776679200-1776686400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Gettin’ daggity with it: Using DAGs as Tools for Variable Selection DESCRIPTION:Gettin’ daggity with it: Using DAGs as Tools for Variable Selection\n\nEver pondered whether to include a variable in an analysis – is the variable necessary\, will its inclusion/exclusion introduce bias in the analysis?  Why is the variable important anyways – is it a mediator\, a moderator\, a confounder some combination of these??? \nThis course introduces how to incorporate DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs) in analysis planning to help think through what variables to collect and use (or refrain from using) in an analysis. \nTopics include: \n\nIntroducing the structure of DAGs and the rules for using them to guide variable selection\nA deep dive into the types of variable relations captured in DAGs with emphasis on mediation\, moderation\, effect modification\, confounding and colliders and their potential to introduce bias in analysis\nHands on example of how to create and evaluate DAGs in R using the package daggity\n\nUse of DAGs may help inform data collection and analytical plans in ways that enhance reproducibility. \nCourse prerequisites: None. Knowledge of regression analysis and R is helpful but not required. \nRegistration and a refundable deposit is required to receive Zoom link. Deposit will be refunded upon attendance of course. \nTo learn more and register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 3:00 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/gettin-daggity-with-it-using-dags-as-tools-for-variable-selection/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/94f32c7a-b0e0-4458-82b2-b91d77d0a86a76b3afa0-a1a2-409b-9d22-c2f147b05aed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142542Z UID:7644-1776697200-1776704400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Sustainable Carolina's Festival on the Green Roof DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Carolina’s Festival on the Green Roof\n\nJoin us on the Rams Head Green Roof\, where Chase Dining Hall and Rams Head Recreation Center are located. Celebrate Carolina’s new AASHE STARS Gold Rating with ice cream\, games and activities offered by various University departments! Visit these University department tables\, fill out your Festival on the Green Roof “passport\,” a receive the 2026 student-designed Earth Day t-shirt. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 3:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at Chase Plaza. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/sustainable-carolinas-festival-on-the-green-roof/ CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Community Building & Social Activities,Science & Nature,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4755d517-f80d-440e-8fc6-45e90a3d240aaec6f326-4432-409a-ae57-13ba3c71ef15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142540Z UID:7638-1776699000-1776706200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Colloquium Series: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Series: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes\n\nSpeaker: Smadar Naoz\, UCLA \nTitle: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes \nAbstract: Black holes are detected through a variety of methods\, each revealing a different part of their nature. These include gravitational-wave emissions that detect the mergers of compact binaries\, X-ray radiation that captures the dramatic accretion episodes of black hole binaries\, and astrometry\, which measures the dance of a star around an unseen companion. Despite significant progress over the past decade\, we still lack a unified framework that connects these seemingly disparate populations. In this talk\, I will explore how stellar triples may provide such a connection. I will discuss the role of tertiary companions in driving black hole mergers detectable by LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA\, in shaping the formation of accreting X-ray binaries\, and in leaving behind wide black hole–stellar systems like those now revealed by Gaia. I will show how the aftermath of a black hole merger in the presence of a tertiary companion can produce rare but detectable electromagnetic counterparts\, and how this channel may account for a significant fraction of observed black hole binaries. In short\, triples may open the door to linking gravitational-wave events with electromagnetic counterparts and galactic black holes\, offering a new way to piece together the life stories of black holes.  \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 3:30 PM\n to 4:30 PM EDT\n at 207 Phillips Hall. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/colloquium-series-the-triple-connection-black-hole-mergers-electromagnetic-counterparts-and-galactic-black-holes/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142541Z UID:7641-1776699000-1776706200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Colloquium Series: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Series: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes\n\nSpeaker: Smadar Naoz\, UCLA \nTitle: The Triple Connection: Black Hole Mergers\, Electromagnetic Counterparts\, and Galactic Black Holes \nAbstract: Black holes are detected through a variety of methods\, each revealing a different part of their nature. These include gravitational-wave emissions that detect the mergers of compact binaries\, X-ray radiation that captures the dramatic accretion episodes of black hole binaries\, and astrometry\, which measures the dance of a star around an unseen companion. Despite significant progress over the past decade\, we still lack a unified framework that connects these seemingly disparate populations. In this talk\, I will explore how stellar triples may provide such a connection. I will discuss the role of tertiary companions in driving black hole mergers detectable by LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA\, in shaping the formation of accreting X-ray binaries\, and in leaving behind wide black hole–stellar systems like those now revealed by Gaia. I will show how the aftermath of a black hole merger in the presence of a tertiary companion can produce rare but detectable electromagnetic counterparts\, and how this channel may account for a significant fraction of observed black hole binaries. In short\, triples may open the door to linking gravitational-wave events with electromagnetic counterparts and galactic black holes\, offering a new way to piece together the life stories of black holes.  \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 3:30 PM\n to 4:30 PM EDT\n at 207 Phillips Hall. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/colloquium-series-the-triple-connection-black-hole-mergers-electromagnetic-counterparts-and-galactic-black-holes-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142543Z UID:7652-1776704400-1776711600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Beekeeping Club Beginner Beekeeping Hive Tour DESCRIPTION:Carolina Beekeeping Club Beginner Beekeeping Hive Tour \n\nSuit up and join the Carolina Beekeeping Club for a beginner-friendly\, hands-on hive tour with UNC’s honeybees. Step up to the hives and see honeybees in action as they bring in pollen and nectar\, learn how to spot the queen\, and discover the jobs each bee does to keep the colony healthy and thriving. No experience needed\, all are welcome!  \nPlease make sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes for the tour. Also\, bring some water too.  \nLimited spots available\, so RSVP below to secure your spot now.  \nNote: Tours are weather dependent and will be rescheduled or canceled if weather isn’t safe for bees or visitors. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at Battle Grove Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance Area. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-beekeeping-club-beginner-beekeeping-hive-tour/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/15c0e952-d9da-495f-9ec5-a6cde8ef32752c32c731-b659-48ab-81d0-07ecefeb1357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142546Z UID:7667-1776704400-1776711600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Integration Bee V: Final Round DESCRIPTION:Integration Bee V: Final Round\n\nAre you a master of integrals? Come compete in the Integration Bee and prove that the scary snake ∫ has nothing on you!!\nThe III Carolina Integration Bee will be held by parts: preliminaries and finals. Anyone is welcome to take part in the preliminaries\, and no sign-up is required. The 8 best participants will then move on to finals\, a week after\, and compete to be the V Tar Heel Grand Integrator and win an adorable pi plushie and other prizes!!\n– Prelims:  Monday April 13th @ 5:00 in Phillips 215 (CLE!)\n– Finals:    Monday April 20th @ 5:00 in Phillips 215\nThe only required knowledge is integrals\, so if you have already taken 232 (AP Calc BC)\, or even if you are taking it right now\, you are welcome to come!! You can see a set of other Integration Bees at our website\, for reference and practice. In the qualifying round\, you’ll be given a number of written integrals to solve in 30 minutes\, and the 8 people who guess the most will move to the final round\, where we will play with a bracket and compete to become the Grand Integrator.\nIf you have any further doubts\, check at https://sites.google.com/view/carolinamathclub/integration-bee or reach out to carolinamathclub@gmail.com.\n \nSPECTATORS ARE WELCOME\n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 7:00 PM EDT\n at Phillips 215. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/integration-bee-v-final-round/ CATEGORIES:Applications, Auditions, & Tryouts,LDOC,Science & Nature,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6d5fd98d-7dc8-4f45-bc92-3749e6096c0ed69d996d-6af8-429d-8dd5-1c28c2447c02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142547Z UID:7671-1776708000-1776715200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Climate Colonialism and a Global Just Transition DESCRIPTION:Climate Colonialism and a Global Just Transition\n\nExplore the connections between colonialism and fossil fuels with historian Aviva Chomsky. This talk examines how European colonization fueled the Industrial Revolution and how extractive patterns have persisted ever since\, disproportionately impacting Indigenous and Afro-descended communities across the Global South\, while highlighting specific frameworks as new visions for a just transition. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 7:00 PM EDT\n at Room 1005\, Global Education Center. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/climate-colonialism-and-a-global-just-transition/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Cultural,Culture & Identity,Justice, Equity, & Inclusion,Latinx,Lecture,Science & Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/623e2ee5-6b72-445f-b4fa-a9c2974680d9c0ed4a58-adcd-436f-a960-0a2949b188d2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142551Z UID:7689-1776711600-1776718800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club of UNC Chapel Hill DESCRIPTION:Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club of UNC Chapel Hill\n\nMindful meditation is a key practice of Bhakti Yoga. Original Yoga practices were made to help one control their thoughts and actions through raising awareness and self-regulation. Yoga from ancient India was originally meant for the mind before it was popularized as a physical activity. The UNC Bhakti Yoga club is working to help students experience these same fulfilling feelings through mindful meditation. \nThe Bhakti Yoga Club is committed to creating a stress-relieving and welcoming environment. Free vegan treats will be provided to session participants. All are welcome! \nThe main session runs from 7-8 P.M. Participants are welcome to stay (from 8-8:30 P.M.) after the main session\, to enjoy some snacks and interact with other participants. \nNotes: \nYou do not need to RSVP to attend! We only use the RSVP headcount as an estimate so we know how much food to bring (+ so we can have extras for everyone). \nYou do not need a yoga mat (this is not physical exercise). You are welcome to stay as long as you like during the sessions. You also do not need to have attended previous sessions to show up to an upcoming one. Feel free to come and see how you feel. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Student Union #2424. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/mindful-meditation-by-bhakti-yoga-club-of-unc-chapel-hill-2/ CATEGORIES:Religious & Spiritual,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0d920090-905f-411b-85dd-d719ec7c5be4b83e17be-f84e-4621-a29e-220e4d6419c3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260418T142600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142600Z UID:8263-1776762000-1776769200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:2026 Climate Change Symposium DESCRIPTION:2026 Climate Change Symposium\n\nJoin us for CLE credit and an exciting series of conversations about one of the world’s most pressing issues! You have a stake in the health of the environment\, and in the midst of a rapidly changing climate\, it is critical that we share our most current understanding in order to coordinate the fight against climate change. \nHosted by SEEDS at UNC-CH\, this year’s Annual Climate Change Symposium will be held throughout the day next week on April 21st in Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room. Put on almost every year since 2010\, this event brings together students\, faculty\, and professionals to discuss climate change and think about pathways to solutions\, from policy to technology. Anyone interested is welcome to attend any part of the event which will last from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See more details below. \nAbout the event:The day will start with bagels\, an intro\, and speaker sessions\, featuring presentations by UNC Professor Nancy Guo on Carbon Capture\, Dr. Melissa Malkin-Weber on Clean Energy\, and SELC’s Ramona McGee on Wildlife Conservation Policy. A panel will follow\, with panelists bringing perspectives from local\, organizational\, and international levels of climate and environmental management\, then a bring-your-own-lunch break during which you can join one of the breakout workshops\, one by Climate Journalist Justin Cook on Climate Communication\, and one by Sunrise on Student Activism. After lunch\, we will have a networking session during which you can hear from students giving poster presentations and tabling student organizations\, before closing with Climate Hero awards. If any of these sound interesting\, we’d love for you to RSVP to participate! There is no obligation to stay for the entire duration. \nPlease feel free to contact zikbaj@unc.edu if you have any questions or need more information\, and we hope to see you there! \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/TG6SQ4kxNDZ2f52T7 \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 9:00 AM\n to 2:30 PM EDT\n at Pleasants Family Assembly Room\, Wilson Library. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/2026-climate-change-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2a099db8-9391-4b11-9e3b-f0c7dc357238a99fd868-f469-43ab-813c-520eed39623c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142617Z UID:7809-1776765600-1776772800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:"Human-in-the-Loop” Thematic Analysis: Using R to Apply Current Recommendations for Incorporating LLMs into Qualitative Research (online) DESCRIPTION:“Human-in-the-Loop” Thematic Analysis: Using R to Apply Current Recommendations for Incorporating LLMs into Qualitative Research (online)\n\nDo you want to explore current research recommendations in the literature on incorporating LLMs into qualitative/mixed methods data analysis\, or are you interested in implementing LLMs into your qualitative/mixed methods workflow?  If so\, this short course is designed for you! \nIn this course we will examine current recommendations from the literature regarding integrating AI (specifically LLMs) into the process of qualitative coding.  Acknowledging that a wide range of qualitative approaches exist\, all examples and recommendations in this course will be based on the 6 Phase Thematic Analysis Framework proposed by Braun & Clarke 2006 to simplify the course scope. \nNo perquisites in qualitative methods or coding are required for this course – just bring your computer & your curiosity! \nIn the course we will: \n1)        Review the qualitative approach of Thematic Analysis using the Braun & Clarke Framework \n2)        Get a high-level\, very big picture understanding of LLMs\, what they are & how they generate “natural language” \n3)        Examine current recommendations in the literature on incorporating LLMs in Thematic Analysis \n4)        Do hands-on activities in R that implement some of the current recommendations using the Braun & Clarke Framework.  We will compare our results to published results generated by all human coders using the same data \nMinimum computer requirements for full participation are as follows: \n– RAM: At least 16 GB of random access memory \n– GPU: A graphics card with at least 16 GB of VRAM (video memory) \n– Disk Space: About 16 GB of free space on your hard drive or SSD \nPlease install the most recent version of the following software prior to class.  Be sure to install the version for your operating system and please install R prior to installing R Studio. \n–            R: https://cran.r-project.org/ \n–            R Studio: https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/ \n–            Ollama: https://ollama.com/ \nRegistration and a refundable deposit is required to receive Zoom link. Deposit will be refunded upon attendance of course. \nTo learn more and register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 2:00 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/human-in-the-loop-thematic-analysis-using-r-to-apply-current-recommendations-for-incorporating-llms-into-qualitative-research-online/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/14173e29-17ef-42bf-859b-674ef6f0872d56663db2-1145-4b00-a96c-080d57702e8b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T141500 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142623Z UID:7831-1776860100-1776867300@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Celebration of Undergraduate Research 2026 DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Undergraduate Research 2026\n\nThe 27th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research will be held on Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\, from 12:15-5:30 pm in Alumni Hall at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center (106 Stadium Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514). The Celebration is a special opportunity for Carolina undergraduates of all majors to showcase their research projects through poster presentations. There will be five (5) sequential 50-minute poster sessions\, starting at 12:20pm\, 1:25 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:35 pm\, and 4:40 pm. This event is free and open to the public\, and all UNC students\, faculty\, and staff are encouraged to attend to learn about the great research that Carolina undergraduate researchers are conducting. Click here to learn more! \nThis event qualifies for CLE credit.   \n\n\n\n From Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 12:15 PM\n to 5:30 PM EDT\n at Alumni Hall at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center (106 Stadium Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/celebration-of-undergraduate-research-2026/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Career Exploration & Development,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0ef0a316-03ee-43ec-a65c-ecd27246f0db306862a7-7330-4e5b-bdb1-eb2ae8756509.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142641Z UID:7917-1776945600-1776952800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Hemiparasitic Plants in Grassland Restoration DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Hemiparasitic Plants in Grassland Restoration\n\nwith Jordan Argrett\, University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology PhD Candidate \nGrasslands across North America\, including the remnant prairies\, glades\, and savannas of the Southeast\, are some of the most diverse and threatened ecosystems on Earth. Urban growth\, habitat fragmentation\, and changes in natural disturbances like fire and grazing have made it harder to restore native plant diversity at scale. In this Lunchbox Talk\, learn about Jordan Argrett’s research on an underused restoration tool: native root hemiparasitic plants. These plants form symbiosis by tapping into the roots of their neighbors for nutrients. Acting as “pseudo-grazers\,” they can make big impacts on plant communities by curbing dominant species\, rebalancing the competitive landscape\, and creating space for native wildflowers to thrive. Drawing on experimental ecology\, conservation horticulture\, and restoration strategies\, Jordan’s work aims to provide southeastern conservation practitioners with practical\, scalable tools to help bring back biodiversity. \n  \nIn person and virtual registration options are available. Register here! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 1:00 PM EDT\n at Reeves Auditorium – NC Botanical Garden. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/hybrid-lunchbox-talk-bridging-the-knowledge-to-practice-gap-hemiparasitic-plants-in-grassland-restoration/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/07084be2-63f3-4947-b3d6-3a24d467ae5ddc39411f-e9ef-40e9-9080-70fe5184b6be.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260418T142646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142646Z UID:8286-1776963600-1776970800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Native Foraging Tour DESCRIPTION:Native Foraging Tour\n\nThis April 23rd\, learn the edible and medicinal biodiversity of our very own UNC campus with Compostmates on our Native Foraging Tour. Join us at 5pm by the Oak Tree in the Pit for a physical and intellectual tour of the grounds\, learning plant identification and easy medicinal recipes\, reading passages from Braiding Sweetgrass and Serviceberry by renowned indigenous ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer\, and including a demonstration of healthy foraging practices by Edible Campus! Follow @unccompostmates on Instagram for more! \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at The Pit. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/native-foraging-tour/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Culture & Identity,Justice, Equity, & Inclusion,Religious & Spiritual,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0db3cf1b-0449-445d-8bad-47cd59e06963e487425b-fa79-4149-acbe-f5fb8bb95a3d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260418T142603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142603Z UID:8265-1776970800-1776978000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Research in Exercise and Sport Science DESCRIPTION:Research in Exercise and Sport Science\n\nMany students who are majoring within Exercise and Sport Science at UNC-CH are passionate individuals with goals to serve the population through medicine\, personal training\, physical therapy\, and occupational therapy. The field of medicine\, therapy\, and sports psychology is constantly progressing due to research that is conducted from teams of professionals like the ones who make up UNC-CH’s Exercise and Sport Science Department. Moreover\, with many students wishing to serve populations through the research that is gained through exercise and sport science\, it is important that they know how this research is conducted and where they can go to help contribute to this research. Many students within the Pre-Physical-Occupational Therapy club also have a desire to go and meet new people. This event being held in person would be an opportunity for any science-majoring student to go and learn about rigorous\, academic research while making new connections with other students and faculty. \nThe premise of this event would be to shed light upon the collaboration within the field of exercise and sport science and how the research conducted by faculty at UNC-CH translates into practical knowledge used to advance the fields of physical and occupational therapy. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:30 PM EDT\n at Woollen Gym Room 301. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/research-in-exercise-and-sport-science/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Career Exploration & Development,Culture & Identity,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142515Z UID:7703-1777021200-1777028400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Battle Grove BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Battle Grove BioBlitz\n\nJoin us from 9 am – 12 pm for a BioBlitz at Battle Grove\, located between Coker Arboretum and Forest Theatre. We’re teaming up with the UNC Department of Biology to host this citizen science event\, where we’ll observe\, identify\, and record species on an app. Join us for light refreshments and explore one of our favorite hidden gems on campus. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, April 24\, 2026 9:00 AM\n to 12:00 PM EDT\n at Battle Grove Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance Area. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/battle-grove-bioblitz/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/e4f387fe-b526-45b6-b605-fad619ce572b8e28c384-b33a-4510-a915-d32916ff049a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142608Z UID:7478-1777024800-1777032000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Data Visualization for Social Science Research DESCRIPTION:Data Visualization for Social Science Research\n\nThis course introduces modern visual data exploration and communication methods to social scientists with limited prior experience. Students will learn to effectively present data to diverse audiences across multiple formats. The course utilizes the R programming language\, RStudio development environment\, and the tidyverse suite of R packages—with particular emphasis on ggplot2—for data processing and visualization. \nStudents will develop skills to confidently explore data descriptively\, communicate findings to both academic and general audiences\, and refine model results for presentations and publications. The course emphasizes both clarity and aesthetic considerations in data visualization\, while incorporating best practices for practical\, efficient\, and reproducible workflows. Through a unified toolset\, students will learn to display visualizations effectively across web platforms\, academic papers\, reports\, and presentations. \nRegistration and a refundable deposit is required to receive Zoom link. Deposit will be refunded upon attendance of course. \nTo learn more and register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, April 24\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/data-visualization-for-social-science-research/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/800141a2-0fff-462a-b65e-43dfdbdc5b62a9ef8d57-e19b-4178-a876-923d8c6ebefb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142526Z UID:7711-1777039200-1777046400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Beekeeping Club Beginner Beekeeping Hive Tour DESCRIPTION:Carolina Beekeeping Club Beginner Beekeeping Hive Tour \n\nSuit up and join the Carolina Beekeeping Club for a beginner-friendly\, hands-on hive tour with UNC’s honeybees. Step up to the hives and see honeybees in action as they bring in pollen and nectar\, learn how to spot the queen\, and discover the jobs each bee does to keep the colony healthy and thriving. No experience needed\, all are welcome!  \nPlease make sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes for the tour. Also\, bring some water too.  \nLimited spots available\, so RSVP below to secure your spot now.  \nNote: Tours are weather dependent and will be rescheduled or canceled if weather isn’t safe for bees or visitors. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, April 24\, 2026 2:00 PM\n to 3:00 PM EDT\n at Battle Grove Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance Area. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-beekeeping-club-beginner-beekeeping-hive-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Career Exploration & Development,Community Building & Social Activities,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/214e62c6-fc75-4a64-aa49-348c93e1d5ec0ee68863-ce1e-4d64-8627-201b9358ce08-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142547Z UID:7784-1777050000-1777057200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Grayson Highlands Backpacking DESCRIPTION:Grayson Highlands Backpacking\n\nJoin us for a weekend of backpacking in the mountains of Southwest Virginia! This trip will be a challenging but approachable introduction to backcountry camping and hiking. We’ll hike through temperate rainforest and among high-elevation balds with stunning views and grazing ponies in Grayson Highlands State Park and Mount Rogers State Natural Area. You’ll get to meet new people in an engaged setting\, learn new skills\, and enjoy one of the most spectacular places to go backpacking in the Southeast. \n\n\n\n From Friday\, April 24\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 6:00 PM EDT\n at Grayson Highlands State Park\, near Whitetop\, VA. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/grayson-highlands-backpacking/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Leadership Development,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/25847412-8fb8-446a-938d-fe6ed40e422d9523a0a5-190d-400f-b68f-aa81400dc206.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142531Z UID:7795-1777294800-1777302000@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 Monday\, April 27\, 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Career Exploration & Development,Civic Engagement, Public Service, & Philanthropy,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/db5e6cf3-6bfb-4f2e-99d7-eba3e3762f6cc9eb7a77-135d-4834-846d-bb818cc55827.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142630Z UID:7605-1777316400-1777323600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club of UNC Chapel Hill DESCRIPTION:Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club of UNC Chapel Hill\n\nMindful meditation is a key practice of Bhakti Yoga. Original Yoga practices were made to help one control their thoughts and actions through raising awareness and self-regulation. Yoga from ancient India was originally meant for the mind before it was popularized as a physical activity. The UNC Bhakti Yoga club is working to help students experience these same fulfilling feelings through mindful meditation. \nThe Bhakti Yoga Club is committed to creating a stress-relieving and welcoming environment. Free vegan treats will be provided to session participants. All are welcome! \nThe main session runs from 7-8 P.M. Participants are welcome to stay (from 8-8:30 P.M.) after the main session\, to enjoy some snacks and interact with other participants. \nNotes: \nYou do not need to RSVP to attend! We only use the RSVP headcount as an estimate so we know how much food to bring (+ so we can have extras for everyone). \nYou do not need a yoga mat (this is not physical exercise). You are welcome to stay as long as you like during the sessions. You also do not need to have attended previous sessions to show up to an upcoming one. Feel free to come and see how you feel. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 27\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Student Union #3407. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/mindful-meditation-by-bhakti-yoga-club-of-unc-chapel-hill/ CATEGORIES:Religious & Spiritual,Science & Nature,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0d920090-905f-411b-85dd-d719ec7c5be4b83e17be-f84e-4621-a29e-220e4d6419c3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142633Z UID:7403-1777381200-1777388400@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/99ab2725-10bb-41e6-9c46-c9bf819f0a4051423d33-4816-4a92-a717-d26d660479a8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T061100 CREATED:20260417T142338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142534Z UID:7854-1777554000-1777561200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Getting Proper about Prompting: An Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Social Science and Survey Research (Cancelled) DESCRIPTION:Getting Proper about Prompting: An Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Social Science and Survey Research\n\nTake a glance through recent news or social media and you would be hard-pressed not to see mentions of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) methods aimed at generating text\, images and other content.  Recent work by Eloundou and colleagues (2023) explored the potential impact of these types of generative AI on labor markets\, and survey research\, specifically was among the top two most impacted industries.  Professor Andrew Ng has been cited as saying “AI won’t replace human workers\, but ‘people that use it will replace people that don’t.’”  Much of the way researchers in the social sciences and survey research are incorporating AI into their workflow involves some type of prompting.  Prompt Engineering approaches along with more nuanced fine tuning approaches are being used and refined to better incorporate more robust approaches for AI incorporation into the research process.  In this shortcourse we will provide an overview of the emerging field of prompt engineering and illustrate how a prompt engineering approach and problem specification mindset can be useful for maximizing the utility of large language models\, specifically\, within social science.  Concepts and experimental approaches will be illustrated using several real-world\, grounded and published work.  The shortcourse also incorporates an experiential component that encourages participants to apply basic concepts that we cover in the course in real-time as we work on exercises together in the later part of the course. \nRegistration and a refundable deposit is required to receive Zoom link. Deposit will be refunded upon attendance of course. \nTo learn more and register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 1:00 PM\n to 5:00 PM EDT\n at Online. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/getting-proper-about-prompting-an-introduction-to-prompt-engineering-for-social-science-and-survey-research-cancelled/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Lecture,Science & Nature,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0e65d2bd-1a2e-4211-8ba3-1e259b806cd35f05e258-a002-41ba-82de-f3271a17afcf.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR