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:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142538Z UID:7626-1776686400-1776693600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:What's the Scoop on Confidential Services? DESCRIPTION:What’s the Scoop on Confidential Services?\n\nIn recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, grab some ice cream and learn about the confidential support and services provided by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services. \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 2:00 PM EDT\n at SASB Courtyard. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/whats-the-scoop-on-confidential-services/ CATEGORIES:Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/c319e9d6-8662-47a3-a2d7-e70446f7d4518576a9f7-dd43-40a6-b261-f5adec1b7fd3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142540Z UID:7634-1776693600-1776700800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Drop Everything and Read DESCRIPTION:Drop Everything and Read\n\nSpend some time reading in the sun with the University Library during National Library Week! We’ll be camped in front of Wilson Library with books\, stickers\, and snacks to fuel your outdoor\, quiet reading time. Bring your own chair or blanket! \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 2:00 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at The Quad in front of Wilson Library. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/drop-everything-and-read/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0cac162f-60e4-4c98-a249-90046f8d242fe46238f5-b6d8-4636-907c-b2e199d4eb1d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260420T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142544Z UID:7656-1776706200-1776713400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group\n\n\nThis is a mutual-support group facilitated by Student Wellness staff for students in\, seeking\, or curious about recovery. Please reach out here or email recovery@unc.edu if you’re interested in joining or want to ask about other substance use resources! \nOur support group goals are the following: \n\nCommunity support: Helping students foster peer support networks; presenting safe and attainable space for students to be honest with themselves and others about struggles and achievements; prioritizing facilitation over leading the group (students become leading participants); reminding students to look for similarities across seemingly different lived experiences. Focus on diversifying and making recovery spaces as inclusive as possible through an intersectional lens.  \nRecovery capital: Acknowledging students’ skills and strengths; discussing and specifying goals and areas of improvement; planning actionable objectives; and recognizing the value of being where our feet are now. Each month\, we will incorporate skills for managing stress and triggers and clarify student values that may positively impact recovery.  \nEmpowerment: Encouraging students to share their experiences and utilize their agency for recovery\, academics\, interpersonal relationships\, and the other eight dimensions of wellness. Prioritizing strategies to build students’ resiliency through topics and themes they can apply throughout adulthood. \n\n**Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is NOT open to observers or for educational purposes.  \n\n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 6:30 PM EDT\n at Student Wellness. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-process-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Graduate & Professional Student Program,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1988db2a-1568-4952-8e23-2e2268ece36a3a24bfc8-31d1-4be9-8e30-53fb89d04737-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260418T142554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142554Z UID:8261-1776708000-1776715200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:SUIE: Final General Body Meeting DESCRIPTION:SUIE: Final General Body Meeting\n\nSUIE’s Final GBM is Monday\, April 20th at 6PM in Coker Arboretum! We will enjoy a picnic-style GBM in collaboration with the Líderes Campesinas Mandilitos Campaign. We’ll have a space for meaningful conversation surrounding Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, decorating your own resilience mandilito (apron)\, and contributing ideas for next semester! \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 20\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Coker Arboretum. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/suie-final-general-body-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Justice, Equity, & Inclusion,Latinx,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5c54c913-4940-4491-8b2f-25542ff7e35cce69388f-f619-4191-b7a8-39a2948b1d59.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142608Z UID:7762-1776790800-1776798000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures DESCRIPTION:Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures\n\n\n\nEmpower UNC: Responding to Disclosures is a training collaboration between Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) and the University Compliance Office (UCO). This updated training replaced UNC’s former HAVEN training.  \n  \nEmpower UNC equips students and employees with information\, resources\, and strategies to respond to disclosures of harassment\, sexual misconduct\, interpersonal violence\, and stalking in an informed and compassionate way.  \n  \nThis training consists of two parts. The first part is an online video that students and employees will receive upon registration and may complete asynchronously at their convenience. The second part is an in-person\, live training session facilitated by staff from VPAS and UCO.  \n  \nAfter completing part two of the live\, in-person training\, students and employees will receive an Empower UNC placard and sticker. If you choose\, you may display these to acknowledge your training completion and signal your commitment to supporting individuals affected by gender-based violence and harassment within our campus community. \n  \n  \nPlease note: Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for the student or employee version of the training\, depending on which feels most aligned and appropriate for their role(s) on campus.  \n  \nFor questions about Empower UNC: Responding to Disclosures\, or to change or cancel your registration\, please email violenceprevention@unc.edu  \n  \nWe are committed to making our training accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as requested. Please share any requested accommodations by emailing violenceprevention@unc.edu \n\n\n \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 7:30 PM EDT\n at Carolina Union Room 3407. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/empower-unc-responding-to-disclosures/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/171b34fa-9793-412f-a415-9f4780ea4565b4a463ac-e29d-40c5-8614-f378556da3b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142606Z UID:7750-1776792600-1776799800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:CFWC x In Your Corner Worldwide: Budgeting DESCRIPTION:CFWC x In Your Corner Worldwide: Budgeting\n\nThe Financial Well-Being Center will lead an interactive workshop to teach Carolina students how to build and use a budget\, and to manage their money effectively.  \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 6:30 PM EDT\n at Hanes Hall. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/cfwc-x-in-your-corner-worldwide-budgeting/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Lecture,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ceb23b4e-7d84-4399-afb9-e60c6d0439d365d38bb5-6058-4c08-8159-c51f7ee017a9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142609Z UID:7770-1776798000-1776805200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:HEARTSafe Free CPR Class DESCRIPTION:HEARTSafe Free CPR Class\n\nA free\, hands-on bystander CPR class led by trained EMTs. Participants will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest\, perform high-quality chest compressions\, and use an AED. This non-certification class is designed to equip students with the essential skills and confidence to respond in emergency situations until professional help arrives.  \nA partnership between HEARTSafe UNC\, Campus EMS\, and Campus Health \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at GL-0104. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/heartsafe-free-cpr-class/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ff8d746f-622d-49bd-a198-2a5b93be3a9ae105f791-e92b-412d-a602-544496b732af.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142616Z UID:7802-1776853800-1776861000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:SAAM Self-Care On the Go (Cancelled) DESCRIPTION:SAAM Self-Care On the Go\n\nVPAS is returning with our Self-Care On the Go in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Take a quick break\, stop by\, and build your own self-care goodie bag. We’ll have snacks\, stickers\, fidgets\, stress toys\, lotion\, hand sanitizer\, resource information\, and more — we’re here for you\, and we believe in you! \n\n\n\n From Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 10:30 AM\n to 1:30 PM EDT\n at The Pit. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/saam-self-care-on-the-go-cancelled/ CATEGORIES:Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/89f961f2-df5e-437f-accf-dc4f9d5f8641ffff4afd-5ab8-44d4-87b1-e523b883a503.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142616Z UID:7805-1776853800-1776861000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:SAAM Self-Care On the Go DESCRIPTION:SAAM Self-Care On the Go\n\nVPAS is returning with our Self-Care On the Go in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Take a quick break\, stop by\, and build your own self-care goodie bag. We’ll have snacks\, stickers\, fidgets\, stress toys\, lotion\, hand sanitizer\, resource information\, and more — we’re here for you\, and we believe in you! \n\n\n\n From Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 10:30 AM\n to 1:30 PM EDT\n at The Pit. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/saam-self-care-on-the-go/ CATEGORIES:Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/89f961f2-df5e-437f-accf-dc4f9d5f8641ffff4afd-5ab8-44d4-87b1-e523b883a503-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142626Z UID:7845-1776879000-1776886200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:From Carolina to What’s Next: Planning for Life After College - Financial Literacy Month at Carolina: Build Your Money Game Plan DESCRIPTION:From Carolina to What’s Next: Planning for Life After College – Financial Literacy Month at Carolina: Build Your Money Game Plan\n\nLife after Carolina might feel far away\, but planning can make the transition much easier. This beginner-friendly workshop covers the financial realities of life after college\, from managing a paycheck to planning for housing and everyday expenses. You’ll also learn how to understand benefits\, build an emergency fund\, and set short- and long-term goals. Whether graduation is near or still a few years away\, you’ll leave with the tools to start preparing now with confidence. \nThis event is open to undergraduate\, graduate\, and professional students; CLE credit is available for undergraduate students who have verified attendance of the entire event. \n\n\n\n From Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 6:30 PM EDT\n at Carolina Union\, Room 2420. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/from-carolina-to-whats-next-planning-for-life-after-college-financial-literacy-month-at-carolina-build-your-money-game-plan/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Graduate & Professional Student Program,Lecture,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/c9bb3d4e-d818-4dcd-8e84-fb39164c33d0c6bf53c8-cf55-439f-966e-bebbe589d8b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142645Z UID:7931-1776963600-1776970800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:ESP: Stress Relief & Community Care DESCRIPTION:ESP: Stress Relief & Community Care\n\nThis meeting will be a low-key gathering focused on end-of-semester stress management\, because let’s be honest\, everyone is fried by late April. The format will include an indoor game night with stress-relief activities that don’t require any mental energy\, think card games\, board games\, whatever helps people decompress. We’ll also have a discussion component where people can share tips on how to plan for finals and maximize studying effectiveness without completely burning out. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 5:00 PM\n to 6:00 PM EDT\n at Dey Hall Rm 201. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/esp-stress-relief-community-care/ CATEGORIES:Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/59e3d554-d7e9-4475-950c-4d0612ce2abffaeb4b94-7478-4d15-a504-5c8e88f16643.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142649Z UID:7409-1776969000-1776976200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social\n\n\nFood and fellowship for people in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. \nPlease note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.  \nContact one of our officers or contact recovery@unc.edu for location and more information. \n\n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 7:30 PM EDT\n at Student Union. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-social-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/b7508ce6-d3be-42d7-8a9b-46ac83e24a865147d8c0-69a8-4552-b9d9-37a7ead0f722-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260419T074858 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:20260427T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142628Z UID:7601-1777311000-1777318200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group\n\n\nThis is a mutual-support group facilitated by Student Wellness staff for students in\, seeking\, or curious about recovery. Please reach out here or email recovery@unc.edu if you’re interested in joining or want to ask about other substance use resources! \nOur support group goals are the following: \n\nCommunity support: Helping students foster peer support networks; presenting safe and attainable space for students to be honest with themselves and others about struggles and achievements; prioritizing facilitation over leading the group (students become leading participants); reminding students to look for similarities across seemingly different lived experiences. Focus on diversifying and making recovery spaces as inclusive as possible through an intersectional lens.  \nRecovery capital: Acknowledging students’ skills and strengths; discussing and specifying goals and areas of improvement; planning actionable objectives; and recognizing the value of being where our feet are now. Each month\, we will incorporate skills for managing stress and triggers and clarify student values that may positively impact recovery.  \nEmpowerment: Encouraging students to share their experiences and utilize their agency for recovery\, academics\, interpersonal relationships\, and the other eight dimensions of wellness. Prioritizing strategies to build students’ resiliency through topics and themes they can apply throughout adulthood. \n\n**Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is NOT open to observers or for educational purposes.  \n\n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 27\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 6:30 PM EDT\n at Student Wellness. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-process-group/ CATEGORIES:Graduate & Professional Student Program,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1988db2a-1568-4952-8e23-2e2268ece36a3a24bfc8-31d1-4be9-8e30-53fb89d04737.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 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:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142631Z UID:7609-1777316400-1777323600@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Sunset on the Semester: Outdoor Slow Flow Yoga DESCRIPTION:Sunset on the Semester: Outdoor Slow Flow Yoga \n\nClose out the semester with intention. Join us for a calming outdoor slow flow yoga class as the sun sets on the final day of classes. This all-levels practice will help you unwind\, reflect\, and reset before finals week. Breathe deep\, move gently\, and soak in the moment—you’ve earned it. Registration NOT required for this outdoor class. Bring your own mat or towel! \n\n\n\n From Monday\, April 27\, 2026 7:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Hooker Fields. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/sunset-on-the-semester-outdoor-slow-flow-yoga/ CATEGORIES:Athletic, Intramural, & Outdoor Recreational Events,Athletics,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f07696c6-d0f1-4b43-941a-6f7e7a35f627575b02f7-1176-4b0c-83a3-2af13236ff55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142533Z UID:7825-1777379400-1777386600@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6f44224c-bdec-450e-8a04-edf92267997ed0d27fed-a48c-48e0-a17b-1bc852e153d1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142635Z UID:7617-1777384800-1777392000@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/49dd9fc1-41cd-46f5-b171-7f45e446dd38016f479b-cae9-44bf-8108-1bdfc18acc6a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142522Z UID:7833-1777390200-1777397400@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/d5618021-a644-4c58-8051-8294bf22a45e492c0d2a-9e75-41a3-8549-0e2fe0d64495.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142640Z UID:7399-1777573800-1777581000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social\n\n\nFood and fellowship for people in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. \nPlease note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.  \nContact one of our officers or contact recovery@unc.edu for location and more information. \n\n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 7:30 PM EDT\n at Student Union. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-social/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/b7508ce6-d3be-42d7-8a9b-46ac83e24a865147d8c0-69a8-4552-b9d9-37a7ead0f722.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142640Z UID:7632-1777629600-1777636800@studentaffairs.unc.edu 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 Friday\, May 1\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 11:00 AM 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-3/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/49dd9fc1-41cd-46f5-b171-7f45e446dd38016f479b-cae9-44bf-8108-1bdfc18acc6a-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142536Z UID:7650-1777915800-1777923000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group\n\n\nThis is a mutual-support group facilitated by Student Wellness staff for students in\, seeking\, or curious about recovery. Please reach out here or email recovery@unc.edu if you’re interested in joining or want to ask about other substance use resources! \nOur support group goals are the following: \n\nCommunity support: Helping students foster peer support networks; presenting safe and attainable space for students to be honest with themselves and others about struggles and achievements; prioritizing facilitation over leading the group (students become leading participants); reminding students to look for similarities across seemingly different lived experiences. Focus on diversifying and making recovery spaces as inclusive as possible through an intersectional lens.  \nRecovery capital: Acknowledging students’ skills and strengths; discussing and specifying goals and areas of improvement; planning actionable objectives; and recognizing the value of being where our feet are now. Each month\, we will incorporate skills for managing stress and triggers and clarify student values that may positively impact recovery.  \nEmpowerment: Encouraging students to share their experiences and utilize their agency for recovery\, academics\, interpersonal relationships\, and the other eight dimensions of wellness. Prioritizing strategies to build students’ resiliency through topics and themes they can apply throughout adulthood. \n\n**Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is NOT open to observers or for educational purposes.  \n\n\n\n\n From Monday\, May 4\, 2026 5:30 PM\n to 6:30 PM EDT\n at Student Wellness. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-process-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Graduate & Professional Student Program,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1988db2a-1568-4952-8e23-2e2268ece36a3a24bfc8-31d1-4be9-8e30-53fb89d04737-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T074858 CREATED:20260417T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142651Z UID:7907-1778178600-1778185800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social DESCRIPTION:Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social\n\n\nFood and fellowship for people in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. \nPlease note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.  \nContact one of our officers or contact recovery@unc.edu for location and more information. \n\n\n\n\n From Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 6:30 PM\n to 7:30 PM EDT\n at Student Union. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/carolina-recovery-weekly-social-3/ CATEGORIES:Community Building & Social Activities,Self-Awareness, Health & Well-being,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/b7508ce6-d3be-42d7-8a9b-46ac83e24a865147d8c0-69a8-4552-b9d9-37a7ead0f722-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR