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  • Smart Spending: Budgeting for Real Life

    Carolina Union Room 2423

    Budgeting isn’t about restrictions; it’s about making your money work for you. This hands-on workshop covers practical strategies for managing fluctuating income, avoiding common budget pitfalls, and adjusting your spending when life throws curveballs. Perfect for anyone balancing school, work, and personal goals. This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; CLE credit […]

  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Gatekeeper Training

    Carolina Union Room 3515

    Just like CPR is for physical emergencies, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response that can save lives during a mental health crisis. In just 90 minutes, you'll gain the skills to recognize when someone is in distress, learn how to help, and practice those skills in a safe environment. Why QPR? Your participation […]

  • Start Small, Grow Big: Investing Basics for Students

    Carolina Union Room 2422

    Think you need to be wealthy to start investing? Think again. This beginner-friendly session is designed for students who want to grow their money over time. We’ll explain the basics of stocks, index funds, and retirement accounts like Roth IRAs—plus how to get started with as little as $10. Learn the power of compound interest, […]

  • Mental Health Seminar: Mindfulness Through Art and Contemplative Practice

    Virtual Event

    Explore the connection between creativity and wellbeing with Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombé. Participants will discover how art can be used as an embodied, mindful practice to facilitate reflection and presence. The session will blend research-backed insights with hands-on approaches designed to boost focus, manage stress, and restore energy. Dr. Giscombé will highlight how art and […]

  • Mental Health First Aid Training

    Mental Health First Aid Training

    Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants skills to recognize signs and provide support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without formal medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid equips a layperson to assist someone […]

  • Student Loan Repayment 101: What Soon-To-Be Grads Need to Know

    Carolina Student Union #2422

    Graduating soon? This session will help you navigate the transition from student to borrower. Learn when repayment starts, how to pick the right repayment plan, and what options exist for deferment, forbearance, or loan forgiveness. We’ll also cover how interest accrues, how to avoid default, and how making early payments (even small ones) can save […]

  • Volunteer at the Coker Arboretum

    Coker Arboretum 399 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

    The Coker Arboretum is a 120-year-old, 5-acre garden of flowers and trees on the UNC campus, a stone's throw from the Old Well and a short walk from Franklin St. The space is maintained by staff from the North Carolina Botanical Garden with the assistance of students and volunteers. If you would like an opportunity to learn […]

  • Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social

    Student Union - contact recovery@unc.edu for room number

    Food and fellowship for people in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported. Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.  Contact one of the officers or contact recovery@unc.edu for location and more […]

  • Sister Talk: The Purple Haze of Social Media

    Frank Porter Graham Student Union 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

    Sister Talk is a safe and supportive space centered on the experiences of undergraduate women at UNC-Chapel Hill. Our conversations equip participants with tools and resources for success. Beyond community building, it offers learning and development opportunities to enhance self-awareness and resilience, as well as discussion of the unique challenges associated with identity. The program is […]

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