Crochet Project Day (Easy)
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors will guide you through making a small crochet project from start to finish! All levels welcome. Yarn, hooks, and material will be provided. Please RSVP!

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2024-10-11 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-10-14 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-10-16 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-10-18 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-10-21 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-10-23 12:30 - 12:45
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here.

No registration required.

Pink Heels
2024-10-13 13:00 - 16:00
The 4th annual UNC Association of Nursing Students (ANS) Pink Heels event will be held October 13th from 1-4pm in Atrium of Adam's School of Dentistry. Proceeds will benefit the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and event planning to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. UNC ANS holds the Pink Heels event every October to continue to raise awareness and funds to donate to breast cancer research every year. We offer educational opportunities for Breast Cancer as well as activities for all ages. ANS members are excited to collaborate with Lineberger and are dedicated to upholding the Carolina Nursing promise of promoting the nursing profession for the greater good while serving our neighbors in need!

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
2024-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The PIT, 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Celebrate by swinging by the security tent in the Pit on October 14 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Event highlights include:

Free food

Hands-on lockpicking

Swag and giveaways

Carolina Key

Play the Cyber Bowl

This event is co-hosted by the Information Security Office, the ITS Service Desk and School of Medicine IT.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2024-10-14 10:00 - 15:00
Hurricane Helene hit close to home and we would like to extend support to all who have been affected. One of the best ways we can provide assistance is through our Red Cross blood drive. The drive will be on Monday October 14th from 10am-3pm in the Student Union Room 3206A&B. Please consider donating to help replenish the blood supply. Every donation saves 3 lives!

Sign up to donate at redcrossblood.org with code "UNC". Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.

Pumpkins at Peabody
2024-10-14 14:00 - 16:00
Join the SOE Undergraduate Advisory Council to paint pumpkins and enjoy popcorn/candy! Feeling competitive? Enter your pumpkin into a contest to see if you will be voted the top design! More details about the pumpkin painting contest will be available when signing into the event.

Interview Prep
2024-10-14 15:00 - 16:00
Get interview-ready with this dynamic session! Learn the ins and outs of different interview types, from phone screenings to behavioral and technical challenges. Master essential research and preparation techniques, and discover how to follow up like a pro. With expert tips and practical examples, you'll walk away confident and prepared to make a lasting impression in any interview!

Graduate Academic Coaching Group
2024-10-14 15:00 - 16:00
A weekly coaching group for graduate students seeking support in any aspect of their graduate school experience.

Carolina Recovery: Weekly Process Group
2024-10-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Student Wellness, 385 Manning Dr SASB S, 1310, Chapel Hill
This 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!

Our support group goals are the following:

Community 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.

Recovery 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.

Empowerment: 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.

**Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is NOT open to observers or for educational purposes.

Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
Mindful 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.

The 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!The 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 particiapnts.Notes:You 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).You 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.

Resume 101
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00
Ready to make your resume shine and stand out in a competitive job market? Join us for this comprehensive workshop designed to help you create a polished, professional resume that effectively highlights your skills and accomplishments.

Books for Break: a visit from the Chapel Hill Public Library
2024-10-15 13:00 - 15:00
Our friends from the Chapel Hill Public Library will be visiting campus on Tuesday, October 15 from 1pm - 3pm outside of the Undergraduate Library to help students get signed up for a public library card! In addition to all the amazing libraries available on campus, students can also access books, e-books, audiobooks, and more from the Chapel Hill Public Library. Library staff will be on hand to answer questions, get your Libby account set up, and to help you make an exclusive button that will only be available at this event.

To get a library card, you'll need proof of your Orange County address. That can be anything from a shipping receipt from an online order to your drivers license! If you have questions about this event, please contact Ash Radtke at radtkea@live.unc.edu.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect Group
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | SASB North 2115
Weekly group to join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that support academic success.

HallowBeAM: Trick or Treat Tote Bags (Sewing Machines)
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
It’s spooky season in the BeAM makerspaces! In this workshop, use the sewing machines to make a scarily simple tote bag to carry all your tricks n’ treats this Halloween.

This is a low-capacity workshop, and the first 6 people to RSVP are guaranteed spots. However, if you have a reserved seat, you must arrive at least 5 minutes before the workshop begins to keep your reservation.

Weren't able to snag a reserved seat? You can try to show up 10-15 minutes before the workshop's start time and we will add you to our first-come, first-serve waitlist. 5 minutes before the workshop starts, we will begin filling empty spots with people off the waitlist in the order that they arrived to the makerspace.

PRE-REQUISITE TRAINING: Before attending this workshop, you must complete the introductory BeAM 101 makerspace training. More instructions on how to complete BeAM 101 can be found on the BeAM Training page here: https://beam.unc.edu/trainings/

Want this workshop to count as your Sewing Machine training? Make sure to complete the BeAM Sewing Machine Training Quiz before you arrive.

Craft and Chat: Healthy Relationships
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00
Join staff from Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and the LGBTQ Center for a Relationship Violence Awareness Month Craft and Chat.

Come hang out, craft, and chat about healthy relationships! We will explore what we value when it comes to our relationships with others.

This event will not be a space for personal disclosures.

All students are welcome!

Snacks provided.

Eligible for CLE.

We are committed to making our event accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as requested. Please share any requested accommodations by emailing gvsc@unc.edu

Transfers Climbing Night
2024-10-15 20:00 - 22:00
All transfer students are invited to join us for this rock-climbing event at Rams Head Rec Center!

No sign up, experience, or membership required!

Mental Fitness for Optimal Brain Power
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00
For a long time, the scientific community believed we were born with a certain number of brain cells and neural pathways and that, once damaged, they could not be repaired. In reality, our brains are much more flexible. Depending on our lifestyle, we can weaken or destroy connections, or create new, stronger ones. Engaging regularly in certain behaviors and activities, like physical exercise, addressing mental health issues, meditation, and learning a new language or musical instrument, support new wiring and can make existing pathways stronger. Essentially, we can slow down or somewhat prevent cognitive decline by doing challenging mental exercises to keep our brains fit for optimal power.

Workshop ObjectivesAt the end of this workshop, you will be able to:Identify traits of a healthy brain:• The ability to learn new skills• Judgment and intuition• Memory and perceptionIdentify barriers to good brain health:• Depression• Chronic stress• Unhealthy lifestyleIdentify methods for optimal cognitive health:• Engaging in new skills and mentally challenging activities• Meditation• Physical exercise• Brain training

Caregiver's Support Group
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:30
The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders.

Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register.

Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Fall into Fitness Pop-up Class: Full Moon Meditative Yoga
2024-10-17 17:30 - 18:30
A Fall Break event on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30-6:30PM on Hooker Fields. October 17th is a full moon which is a day with powerful spiritual energy. Come take a yoga class with a focus more on meditation. Join us for fall themed classes throughout the month of October to get you excited to Fall in love with fitness! Registration NOT required for this outdoor class.

Date: Thursday, October 17th

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Location: Hooker Fields

Cost: Free

Registration period: Registration NOT Required!

Intercultural Speaking Group
2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:00
Speaking Group welcomes American and international participants from the UNC campus and the local community. The group meets weekly when classes are in session to discuss topics of culture, university life, or language learning strategies and resources. Our goal is to create a comfortable space to converse in English, to share cultural perspectives, and to build global relationships in our local community.

Overcoming Distorted Negative Thinking
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
Have you had an argument with your spouse or significant other that impacted your whole day? Maybe you had thoughts like, “I’m such a jerk,” or, “All we do is fight.” Have you ever been stuck in traffic thanks to an accident? Maybe you said to yourself, “I knew I shouldn’t have gone this way,” or, “This always happens to me.” Statements like these are common reactions to scenarios in our lives, but they are inaccurate and distort the way we see ourselves and the world around us. This session will examine the 10 Cognitive Distortions and how they impact our mood and create faulty beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Through examining these distortions, we will identify ways to challenge negative thoughts and limit the impact they have on our lives.

Workshop ObjectivesAt the end of this workshop, you will be able to:• Identify negative thinking through the lens of the 10 Cognitive Distortions• Identify when you are engaging in distorted thinking• Engage in practical exercises to help combat negative thinking• Gain a better understanding of how to limit our negative thoughts
