Heels Care Network

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Gatekeeper Training
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Carolina Union Room 2423
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?

Proven Effectiveness: QPR is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world.

Life-Saving Skills: Learn how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal.

Self-Empowerment: Discover how to get help for yourself or others in preventing suicide.

Crisis Management: Understand the common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior.

Immediate Impact: Walk away with the confidence to assist someone in crisis.

Your participation could make all the difference. Sign up today and become a vital part of our community of care.

Student-Athlete Career Fair
2024-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Loudermilk Center 3rd Floor
Annual Student-Athlete Career Fair

Wednesday, September 11, 6pm-8pm

Open to All student-athletes, MANDATORY for Juniors and Seniors

Disability Advocates Committee Interest Meeting
2024-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Anne Queen Lounge - Campus Y
The Disability Advocates Committee will be hosting an interest meeting to talk about our goals and advocacy plan for the year! We will be answering any questions and meeting new members too!

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2024-09-11 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-09-09 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-09-06 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-09-04 12:30 - 12:45, 2024-09-02 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.

Awakening the Passion in Your Work and Life
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00
Do you admire people who always seem excited and passionate about what they do? Whether it’s in their personal life, professional life, or both, some people are able to bring passion into their lives, while others struggle to find that spark to really get them going. Do you want to wake up every morning with great anticipation about what the day will bring? This workshop is about looking within yourself to find the “buttons” to push to bring out your passion.

Workshop ObjectivesAt the end of this workshop, you will be able to:Identify your passions• Describe what passion really means to you• Describe how to use childhood dreams to reawaken your passions as an adult• Identify the things that bring you excitement todayIdentify ways to celebrate life!• Describe how to create your own holidays• Describe how to reward yourself in meaningful waysDescribe the importance of challenge in life• Describe why feeling challenged is so important• Identify the things that make you feel challenged• Identify passions that bring challenge into people’s lives, such as passion for learning and passionfor helping others

Location: Online

Click here to register.

All Industries Job & Internship Fair
2024-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Rams Head Recreation Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Join us for the All Industries Job and Internship Fair, a premier event tailored for college students eager to launch their careers! This dynamic fair offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with top employers across sectors, from tech and finance to healthcare and the arts. Explore a wide range of internships and full-time positions and network with industry professionals. Whether you're seeking to gain practical experience, secure your first job, or explore various career paths, this fair is your gateway to a bright future. Don't miss out on the chance to shape your career journey!

Food Insecurity Education Event
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Union #2420
Come learn more about the work that we do and how you can get involved in making a difference on Carolina's campus and beyond! Featuring guest speaker Dr. Maureen Berner from the School of Government who will speak about her work on food insecurity and assistance and social services programs. There will be a Q&A session afterwards for visitors to engage further in the material.

CATCH Meeting
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Phillips Hall Room 19A
Carolina Adapts Toys for Children (CATCH) is a club where we take toys and we modify them to "catch" the children who fall through the cracks of the mainstream toy market. At our meetings, we'll teach you how to solder, rewire toys, and prepare them to be donated to children's hospitals and centers. On top of all that, it's a great way to hang out with your friends and chill for an hour and a half!

Bring your friends and join us for a good time.

College 101: How to Succeed at UNC
2024-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Genome Sciences Building, 250 Bell Tower Dr, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Host Organizations: Carolina Latinx Center, Alpha Iota Chapter of La Unidad Latina - Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity

It will essentially be a social event to help students navigate college (mainly targeted towards freshmen). It will cover how to meet new people, what you can do to manage time effectively, and how to find yourself while at college, tools to use (such as planners, Google Calendar, Assignment tracker, etc.), and we will end with a panel discussion of the experiences of Hermanos at UNC as Freshmen.

Offers CLE credit.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect Group
2024-09-10 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.

Tie-Dye Sock Hop
2024-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Polk Place (Main Quad), 201 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Loved the Rainbow Galaxy? Now wear it!!🧦

On Monday September 9th, from 3pm-4pm, join the LGBTQ Center on the Quad (Polk Place) by Wilson Library as we tie-dye socks together! All materials will be provided -- just bring your creativity 🌈

You can RSVP on Heel Life at the link in our bio! ⭐️

Graduate Academic Coaching Group
2024-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | SASB 2115
A weekly coaching group for graduate students seeking support in any aspect of their graduate school experience.

Career Services Unveiled: Get Ready for a Career Fair
2024-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Hanes Hall 239A/B
Unlock the secrets to career fair success! Get insider tips on making a lasting impression, from perfecting your pitch to navigating booths like a pro.

Lu'au
2024-09-08 14:30 - 17:00 | Kessing Outdoor Pool, Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Join CUAB for a Lu’au this Sunday from 2:30-5 p.m. at Kessing Outdoor Pool!

Celebrate the end of summer with hula dancing, South Pacific Island culture, a limbo competition, and a refreshing swim! Don’t miss out on FREE Purple Bowl and leis to get you into the summer spirit.

Bring your bathing suit and enjoy the last day the outdoor pool will be open!

Sandwich Workshop
2024-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Carolina Union Room 2423
Assembling sandwiches to donate to local Orange and Durham County homeless shelters!

Intercultural Speaking Group
2024-09-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Fed Ex Global Center, 301 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
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.

Twilight Thursdays at North Carolina Botanical Garden
2024-09-05 16:00 - 19:00 | North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States
Every Thursday evening from August 15 to September 19, we’re staying open until 7 p.m. so you can enjoy and explore our display gardens after work or class. Our exhibit hall and Garden Shop will be open, and you’re welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy outdoors – we have lots of benches and picnic tables, plus open lawn areas for blankets.

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Garden, and as part of the UNC campus, open containers of alcohol are prohibited.

Some evenings will feature food trucks and/or musical acts!

Managing Stress and the Job + Internship Search
2024-09-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Hanes Hall, 204 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 28090, United States
Learn practical strategies to manage stress, stay focused, and build resilience as you embark on your career journey. This workshop equips you with tools to balance mental well-being while effectively searching for opportunities that align with your goals.

Sustainability Social
2024-09-04 09:00 - 12:30 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
What does sustainability mean to Carolina's departments, schools and student organizations? Join other Tar Heels who care for the environment and learn how the University operations, research and student leadership all help push the University's sustainability goals forward.

Grab a pastry and coffee (don't forget your reusable mug!) and join us for this information fair-style event.

Attending University Units & Community Partners

UNC Institute for the Environment

Sustainable Carolina

Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability

Carolina Community Garden

Carolina Dining Services

Carolina Housing

Center for Public Engagement with Science

Clean Tech Corner

Edible Campus

North Carolina Botanical Garden

North Carolina Collaboratory

Orange County Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)

UNC Center for Galapagos Studies

UNC Energy Management

UNC Environment, Health and Safety – Stormwater

UNC Off Campus Student Life

UNC Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling

UNC Transportation and Parking

Attending Student Organizations

Avian Society

BuildUP UNC

Carolina Beekeeping Club

CompostMates

Epsilon Eta

Meantime Coffee Company

Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee

Solar Equity

UNC Student Government, Executive Branch, Department of Environmental Affairs

UNC Graduate and Professional Student Government, Department of Environmental Affairs

Sustainable Business Club

Sustainable Food Hub

GPSG Fall Senate Elections
2024-09-04 00:00 - 23:45
GPSG Spring Senate Elections will be held in on September 4th! If you're curious about what being a senator entails, how it benefits your department, or how to become a senator, you can read more information here, or click here for more information about the election process.

If you're interested in running, we'd love to have you on board! You can register as a candidate from August 26th - August 30th on HeelLife here. If you have missed that date, you can also run as a write-in candidate. Voting will occur on September 4th on your HeelLife Homepage.

GPSG Senate is a unique opportunity to represent your unit and make your voice heard. We are a diverse group of Graduate and Professional students who are passionate and friendly. Join senate if you have ideas and want to motivate change at the university.

Recognizing graduate school is demanding on all our time, the GPSG Senate meets only once a month. Meetings are usually the second Tuesday of each month September through April. The meetings are scheduled for 5:30pm and begin as soon as a quorum is present. Meetings usually consist of an open forum, reports from the Executive Branch, reports from the Committees, discussion and voting on business (bills and resolutions), and a guest speaker on University-related issues. We typically try to end the meeting within two hours. We also provide dinner for all Senators and a hybrid option for those that are unable to attend in person.

Senators will also attend one training session in September. For more information about being a senator, feel free to email Senior Vice President Xavier Daniels or Vice President for Communications Joana Vazquez.

Breathing Techniques to Relieve Stress and Improve Health
2024-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
Stress can compromise healthy breathing habits, but practicing breath work can reduce anxiety, encourage sleep, and in some cases, lower blood pressure. Participants will experience a variety of quick, easy breathing techniques during this course, and share back their results.

Workshop ObjectivesParticipants in this training will:• Try a 60-Second Breathing Meditation• Practice Box Breathing• Experience 4-7-8 Breathing• Review some other Intentional Breathing techniques

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the "Request" button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Supporting Employee Well-being: What Can You Do As A Manager
2024-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
Organizations are investing in benefits to improve employee wellbeing, and taking on initiatives to foster a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. However, many employees still feel that their job is an obstacle to their wellbeing rather than a help. What can you do as a manager to shift that perception? This session will discuss practical ways to show employees that you and your organization support their wellbeing.

ObjectivesThis training will help you:• Describe ways in which a manager can promote employee wellbeing• Become an advocate for wellbeing resources available to your employees• Have productive conversations with employees to address concerns that work is negatively impacting their wellbeing• Lead by example in demonstrating that you place a high priority on your own wellbeing

Location: Online

To register, click here and select the "Request" button in Carolina Talent to automatically enroll.

Mental Health First Aid Session
2024-09-03 08:30 - 16:00
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that will give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

Click here to register.

Well-Being Day
2024-09-03 00:00 - 23:59
On well-being days, no classes are held to provide the campus community with a break from classes to focus on mental health and overall wellness.

For staff and faculty, no meetings are held.

Sources of Strength x CorePower Outdoor Yoga
2024-08-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Polk Place (Main Quad), 201 South Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Sources of Strength at Carolina is partnering with CorePower Yoga in Chapel Hill to provide a FREE all-levels outdoor yoga session for students, faculty, and members of the community.

This event is open to anyone in the Carolina Community looking to get involved with Sources of Strength or pursuing a goal of wellness. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, but they will be provided for those who may not have one. We are excited to meet you!!
