BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNC Student Affairs - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142658Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260418T142646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142703Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260418T142603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142715Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142721Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142626Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142545Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142607Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142550Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142651Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142656Z 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:20260419T112530 CREATED:20260417T142338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T142553Z 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