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:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 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:20260428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 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:20260419T085934 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:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142639Z UID:7628-1777563000-1777570200@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Distinguished Alumni Lecture DESCRIPTION:Distinguished Alumni Lecture \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pleased to announce that Dr. Bryce Reeve\, Professor at Duke University\, will deliver the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Lecture. The event will take place on April 30\, 2026\, at 3:30 PM in Howell Hall\, Room 205.  Dr. Reeve\, a distinguished alumnus of UNC\, earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the university. Trained in psychometric methods\, Dr. Reeve’s work focuses on assessing the impact of disease and treatments on the lives of patients and their caregivers. This includes the development of clinical outcome assessments using both qualitative and quantitative methods\, and the integration of patient-centered data in research and healthcare delivery settings to inform decision-making.  The lecture will provide an opportunity for students\, faculty\, and the broader community to engage with Dr. Reeve’s insights and advancements since leaving UNC. \n\n\n\n From Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 3:30 PM\n to 4:30 PM EDT\n at Howell Hall Room 205. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/distinguished-alumni-lecture/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7acad08e-5136-465a-8eef-8b89520fc9feeea45c28-204e-4cfb-a47c-57e5d5470de8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 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:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142535Z UID:7636-1777629600-1777636800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Finals Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Finals Bootcamp\n\nCome study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals\, work among other students\, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, May 1\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 5:00 PM EDT\n at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/finals-bootcamp-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1bf3776f-f043-4620-8829-3344f9140d4418b42974-fc0c-4a81-bdc2-43a706e3f6b7-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142555Z UID:7517-1777636800-1777644000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Destress with Kess! DESCRIPTION:Destress with Kess!\n\nStressed with final exams? Join the student advisory board for space to study\, catch up with friends\, and have some snacks! \n\n\n\n From Friday\, May 1\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at Carolina Union 2510. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/destress-with-kess/ CATEGORIES:ThoughtfulLearning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142556Z UID:7520-1777723200-1777730400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Admitted Students Day @ MVSS DESCRIPTION:Admitted Students Day @ MVSS\n\nCome visit the Military & Veteran Student Success Center open house on Admitted Students Day May 2nd! We’re located on the first floor of Student Academic Services Building (SASB) South and will be open from 12:00 to 4:00. \nAlso check out our table at the Student Union and meet a few of our MVSS staff! \n\n\n\n From Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 12:00 PM\n to 4:00 PM EDT\n at Military & Veteran Student Success. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/admitted-students-day-mvss-2/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,Culture & Identity,Justice, Equity, & Inclusion,Leadership Development,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/c27a0601-fb1c-4ef1-bc8a-c8b45e7ec8de13542895-486a-49f8-b671-8023853152e9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142645Z UID:7882-1777744800-1777752000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Asian American Center Arts & Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Asian American Center Arts & Research Showcase\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, May 2nd from 6-8pm at the Kenan Conference Center (300 Kenan Center Drive) first floor for an Arts and Research Showcase to celebrate the end of the year! \nUndergraduate and graduate students will be presenting their research related to the critical understanding of Asian American communities\, cultures and histories. \nFree parking will be available at the adjacent Kenan Flagler Parking Deck: https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/university_of_north_carolina_at_chapel_hill_school_of_business_deck/27514/chapel_hill/?arriving=202604140930&leaving=202604141130 \n\n\n\n From Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 6:00 PM\n to 8:00 PM EDT\n at Kenan Center. URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/asian-american-center-arts-research-showcase/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f45e53bd-7656-45c9-9bdd-299c9b65e66eba12aaca-6a8d-4a7a-90f9-f1f4f95dd7e6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142648Z UID:7896-1777888800-1777896000@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Finals Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Finals Bootcamp\n\nCome study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals\, work among other students\, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available! \n\n\n\n From Monday\, May 4\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 5:00 PM EDT\n at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/finals-bootcamp-4/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1bf3776f-f043-4620-8829-3344f9140d4418b42974-fc0c-4a81-bdc2-43a706e3f6b7-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142558Z UID:7462-1777975200-1777982400@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Finals Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Finals Bootcamp\n\nCome study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals\, work among other students\, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available! \n\n\n\n From Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 5:00 PM EDT\n at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/finals-bootcamp/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1bf3776f-f043-4620-8829-3344f9140d4418b42974-fc0c-4a81-bdc2-43a706e3f6b7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T085934 CREATED:20260417T142242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T142518Z UID:7654-1778061600-1778068800@studentaffairs.unc.edu SUMMARY:Finals Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Finals Bootcamp\n\nCome study with us during finals! Join us at any or all of the sessions in this shared study space to set study goals\, work among other students\, and end the semester strong! Come and leave when you like. Snacks and raffle prizes available! \n\n\n\n From Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 10:00 AM\n to 5:00 PM EDT\n at SASB North 0127 (The Writing Center). URL:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/event/finals-bootcamp-3/ CATEGORIES:Campus Life Experience,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studentaffairs.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1bf3776f-f043-4620-8829-3344f9140d4418b42974-fc0c-4a81-bdc2-43a706e3f6b7-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR