Fit to Fearless Tabling
2025-01-13 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Tabling event to promote Bootcamp series of workshops, Resume Blitz events, and Student Career Expo. There will be Hot Coco and raffle sign ups!

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2025-01-13 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-15 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-17 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-20 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-22 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-24 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-27 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-01-29 12:30 - 12:45 and 4 more dates
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.

Mindful Meditation by Bhakti Yoga Club
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Student Union #2424
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.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.

ADHD/LD Peer Connect Group
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00
Weekly group to join other peers with ADHD/LD where you can exchange ideas, support each other, and learn strategies that support academic success.

Welcome Back Trivia Night
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
Welcome back Tar Heels! Come join us for a trivia night to kick off the new semester with a fun start! There will be refreshments, prizes, and fun!

Healthy Lifestyle: Changing the Way You Think About Diet and Exercise
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
It seems that every week a new study is published on the best way to control weight and increase fitness through changes in diet and exercise. It can be tough staying on top of the latest recommendations, especially when the studies sometimes seem to contradict one another! This workshop provides an overview of safe and effective strategies toimprove overall fitness through manageable changes in diet and exercise. Of course, before beginning any changes in diet and exercise, it is best to first consult with your doctor.

Workshop ObjectivesAt the end of this workshop, you will be able to:Identify ways to incorporate exercise into your life• Describe the reasons that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle• Identify small steps people can take to build exercise into the daily routine• Identify habits that can keep you activeIdentify healthy eating habits• Recognize the value of lifestyle changes• Identify diet fads that are ineffective at maintaining a healthy lifestyle• Describe how to eat appropriate portions• Describe how to shop for the healthiest foods

Caregiver's Support Group
2025-01-15 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

Semester Kickoff
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00
Start off your semester wisely with our Semester Kickoff! Outline semester goals, create a balanced weekly routine, and complete a semester planner.

Welcome Back: Arts Night
2025-01-16 08:30 - 21:30
Join us for making, designing, and allowing all students to express their creativity with a variety of materials. We will have insomnia cookies, too!

Build Your Path Trail Mix Station
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00
Join the UNC School of Education for a fun and interactive experience that highlights key themes of leadership, teamwork, family dynamics, and personal growth. During the event, you will have the opportunity to explore how the School’s HOLD and HDFS majors align with these key themes while building your own trail mix. Build your mix of ingredients — each representing essential skills and elements of each program and meaningful to you — and learn how the School can help you grow personally and professionally!

Register in advance by visiting the School of Education's event page.

Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Workday
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever felt tired and sluggish at work? Do you notice tension in your neck and back pain in the middle of your workday? Spending many of our waking hours sitting at a desk can lead to consequences for our health. However, it can be difficult to find time to exercise! This training will discuss the importance of not being completely sedentary all day, and review practical, easy ways to take care of your body while working a desk job.

Workshop ObjectivesThis training will help you:• Learn why sedentary lifestyles are hazardous for your health• Identify exercises to incorporate into your workday• Understand the relationship between physical and mental stress• Practice mind-body connection through stress management exercises

Midday Mindful Re-set
2025-01-28 12:30 - 13:00
Join our midday meditation and take a pause from the busy-ness of the morning. You will receive the opportunity to restore while setting a calm and rested tone for the remainder of your day.

Each Instructor will bring her own unique guidance to the weekly sessions which will vary slightly and may include meditations ranging from mini body scans, brief, gentle movement in the chair, breath awareness meditation, loving kindness and simple stillness.

Can’t stay for the entire session? Drop in and out quietly (muted) for any time you have available.

Weekly sessions will be led by: Susan Gaylord, Paula Huffman (Additional Instructors may be added at a later date)

Suicide Awareness Workshop
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
Suicide is a profoundly disturbing event and most people respond with confusion, fear and anger when confronting it. This course will demystify suicide through discussion of why it occurs, the risk factors associated with suicide and how to intervene with those who are suicidal or potentially suicidal.

Workshop Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:• Identify the causes of suicide• Risk factors associated with suicide including the signs and symptoms of depression• Common myths associated with suicide• Describe how to intervene with someone who is expressing suicidal thoughts• Identify the importance of creating a “safety plan”• Describe resources available for suicide

Pajama Cookie Potluck
2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:00
Let’s settle in to the semester together! Join the LGBTQ Center and Pride Place in Joyner Hall for a Pajama Cookie Potluck, taking place Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Bring your favorite cookie (store-bought or homemade), show up in some cozy clothes, and we’ll have a winter wonderland get-together. Featuring crafts, games, cookie decorating, and fun, come out and enjoy quality time with your community. It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect with friends, and kick off the new semester with some sweet memories. Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! 🍪

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-02-10 09:30 - 15:30
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.
