Why Black Lives Don’t Matter: Rethinking the Origins of the USA

Gillings School of Global Public Health 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Yes, this year's lecture has a provocative title -- "Why Black Lives Don't Matter: Rethinking the Origins of the USA." It is based upon the extensive and meticulous research of our lecturer for 2018, Gerald C. Horne. The lecturer this year is a brilliant and prize-winning scholar who can and will deliver one of our […]

39th Annual Minority Health Conference: Reclaiming the Narrative

William and Ida Friday Center, Chapel Hill 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This year’s theme, Reclaiming the Narrative, is based in the recognition that the world is organized by the stories we tell. Stories have the power to influence the way we view ourselves and others and have the power to shape our actions. Given this sometimes unacknowledged influence, we must ask who are the storytellers, and […]

Embracing Simple Practices to Promote Community and Environmental Sustainability

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Come learn about ecological justice, environmental racism, climate change, and strategies to engage in radical community organizing to facilitate the transition to a clean, healthy, and just society. Certificate for 2 contact hours available – Buffet lunch by Vimala’s CurryBlossom Cafe Meredith Powers, Ph.D. is one of the major voices emerging in the global profession of social work, […]

Free

DP Networking Night

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join UNC SSW graduates working in Direct Practice for a night of networking and learning about the job search after graduation. Alumni will share their experiences in the professional world and answer questions you have regarding your own job search. Plus a light dinner!

Combatting the Opioid Crises in North Carolina

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Opioid overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions. In North Carolina, unintentional drug overdose deaths have become the leading cause of death. Addiction to opioids is wreaking havoc on families and overtaxing emergency rooms and treatment facilities around the state. Attendance is free and CEUs available. Space is limited so please register early: http://go.unc.edu/opioid-workshop

Free

The Accountable Clinician: Sitting with culture and power differentials in therapy

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Identity is a complex and multifaceted construct. In this lecture, Dr. Carmen Crosby will explore ways that the context of culture creates inherent power dynamics, which influence actual and perceived power within the therapeutic alliance. Dr. Crosby will encourage us to deepen our therapeutic work by considering specific elements of identity affecting our clients and […]

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Trauma

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) offers an empirically validated approach to the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms like unwanted thoughts, feelings, memories, and nightmares. Trauma survivors often work to avoid these experiences as well as trauma-related situations and cues. Narratives about the self as “damaged” or “broken,” or that their presence can taint […]

$245

Bringing It All Together: Tips for Maximizing Your Career Day Experience

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Monique Tuset, Coordinator of Student Affairs, will offer a brief but intensive prep session to help students better prepare for their career day experience. This session will cover career day logistics and etiquette in addition to answering any lingering questions students may have regarding resumes, cover letters and/or successful networking strategies.

2018 School of Social Work Career Day

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Many agencies from North Carolina and beyond will be here to recruit MSW students. Recruiters will share information about social work positions and their agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore social work career options with potential employers! ** Added bonus- Professional Headshots will be offered for all MSW students**

Negotiating Social Work Salaries and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Sharon Thomas, Assistant Dean for Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid, will offer current tips and strategies for salary negotiation and information on student loan forgiveness programs relevant to social work students.

Policy Engagement Training for Researchers

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Description: This workshop aims to provide concrete tools to empower researchers to foster long-term relationships with policymakers. These relationships have the potential to address policy crises and opportunities when they arise, as well as to promote policy improvement over the long-run. Skills taught in the training include: how to develop ongoing, reciprocal, trusting relationships with policymakers and civic intermediaries; how […]

Free

CMPP Networking Night

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Meet Community, Management, and Policy Practice graduates to learn about their current work and steps they took in their initial job searches. You will have an opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss your future with recent graduates.

North Carolina Licensure Process

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Elizabeth Pope, Assistant Executive Director of NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, will be here to explain the process of obtaining social work certification and licensure in North Carolina as well as answer other questions you may have about the licensure process.

Awake, Alert and Aware: Improving Latinx services begins with Me

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What does it mean to be a member of the Latinx community? This workshop encourages participants to examine cultural biases and assumptions that can contribute to treating a community of individuals as “other,” including when this stance comes from a place of ethical compassion. Ivy Hooper will draw from her extensive practice with members of […]

Licensure Exam Preparation

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us to become familiar with the social work licensure exam used in NC and other states. Tanisha James, LCSW and member of the NC Society for Clinical Social Work and NASW-NC, will provide information about the structure and content of the exam. Sample questions and testing tips will be shared during this session.

Transforming Developmental Trauma’s Impact on Emotion Regulation & Connection

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences–physical and emotional abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence or substance abuse, and other early exposures to violence–are more common than thought and can cause profound and pervasive effects on physical and mental health. As adults, survivors of early trauma may experience: complex disruptions of affect regulation, disturbed attachment […]

$245

New Webinar: Promoting Refugee and Community Wellness

Join us for the webinar release of the Promoting Refugee and Community Wellness guide, a publication exploring the connections between wellness and welcoming communities. Created in partnership by the National Partnership for Community Training and Welcoming America, the webinar will focus on how those from diverse sectors – such as academics, employers, health providers, and neighbors - can create a […]

Summer Institute on Implementation Science

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

   This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families | UNC School of Social Work, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). Generous support for this event has been provided by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.   REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. *Lodging and parking details are provided […]

$100

Silence Sam Film Screening and Panel

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Social Justice Action Series (SJAS) presents a screening and panel discussion of the Silence Sam Film on August 27th at 5 pm at the School of Social Work Auditorium. This participatory hybrid documentary was made by students at the UNC School of Media and Journalism. It follows the student-led movement to remove the statue […]

Voter Engagement Panel: Social Workers and Civic Participation

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speakers for this event are Artie Hartsell and Roxane Richir A panel of local activists and professionals will speak about how their organizations contribute to civic engagement efforts, how they see social work interacting with issues of voter access, and reflect upon future work to be done. RSVP: uncsocialjusticeseries@gmail.com Dinner provided

FREE

Make Room for Daddy

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speakers for this topic are Derrick Byrd, MPA and Eric Owens, BA, Family Resource Center South Atlantic The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their […]

Panel on Ethics, Access, Equity, and Advocacy

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speakers for this topic are MaryAnn Black, MSW, LCSW, Donna Carrington, Kay Castillo, BSW, Jonathan Oberlander, PhD, and Barbara B. Smith, LCSW Health care and medical insurance are hot button topics with ethical implications. This panel will provide background and context to understand the key issues that affect the provision of care in the US […]

$35.00

Motivational Interviewing in Small Moments for Impactful Change

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speaker for this event is Marty Weems, LCSW, LCAS Pre-registration is required for attendance For more information and to register, visit: http://cls.unc.edu

Innovation in Action: A Panel on Innovation in Social Work Practice

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speakers for this event are: Amy D’Aprix, PhD, MSW: Innovation with aging adults and corporate social responsibility Veronica Creech, MSW: Equitable Economic Development & Innovation for the City of Raleigh Sophia Smith, PhD, MSW: Developer of The Cancer Distress Coach app for cancer patients with PTSD Matt Anderson, MSW: Innovative policy for foster youth with Children’s Home Society […]

ADHD and Related Issues in Children and Adolescents

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speaker for this topic is Naomi Davis, PhD, Duke ADHD Clinic The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their families. Target audiences include graduate students, […]

Trauma, Attachment & Transgender/Non-Binary Experiences

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Heather Branham, LCSW Transgender people in North Carolina and the greater U.S. face daily discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations; barriers to accessing physical and mental health care; and violence and harassment at home, work, and school. The toll that this ongoing discrimination takes on the bodies and […]

$35.00

North Carolina Home Visiting Summit

Embassy Suites in Greensboro, North Carolina

The Jordan Institute for Families is proud to partner with the Division of Public Health, Children and Youth Branch, Parents as Teachers, Smart Start and MANY other groups and funders to offer a learning and networking opportunity for all home visitors in North Carolina. Please hold the date for this North Carolina Home Visiting Summit, to […]

Reception for the Envisioning Health Exhibit

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab is hosting a drop-in reception to celebrate the newest exhibit in the School of Social Work's Impact Gallery, Envisioning Health: Using Images to Enhance Latino Adolescent-Doctor Bonds. Come see the exhibit and learn more about this project which explored the effect of photography on the perceptions of physicians who work with […]

Helping Families and Children Manage the Effects of Disaster

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Bring your lunch and join Drs. Joanne Caye and Lawrence Rosenfield at the UNC School of Social Work on October 22 to discuss their book and how social workers can help families, children, and communities navigate the effects of  natural disasters. Please consider bringing toiletries to donate to families in affected areas.

FREE

Innovation in Action: Darshan Mundada

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Our featured guest for the October Innovation in Action event is Darshan Mundada, MSW '11. Darshan Mundada will share his journey as a social entrepreneur in India, and emerging issues, trends, and developments in social entrepreneurship from a global perspective. Event will be held in the SIE Lab (room 118). Dinner is provided. Event is free […]

FREE

Emotionally Focused Therapy: An Evidence-Based Integrative Approach to Relationship Distress

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is James McCracken, MSW, LCSW, PLLC Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based practice that integrates humanistic-experiential and systemic interventions guided by attachment theory, is an approach relevant to all psychotherapists even if they don’t practice couple or family format therapies. It provides a lens and strategies to focus on unclear or […]

$35.00

Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speaker for this topic is Lynne Loeser, MEd, LD/ADHD Statewide Consultant, Exceptional Children Division, NC Dept. of Public Instruction The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs […]

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Speaker for this topic is Lauren Turner-Brown, PhD, UNC TEACHH Autism Program/Department of Psychiatry The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their families. Target audiences […]

Integrated Health Care for Individuals Diagnosed with Severe Mental Illness

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Interprofessional providers and peer support specialists will present models of integrated health care that improve health outcomes for individuals diagnosed with a severe mental illness while also considering the social determinants of health. The workshop will focus on successful models of care that decrease health disparities and increase service utilization. Attendance is free but registration […]

FREE

A Walk in My Shoes: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Children and Adolsecents

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Audrina Jones Bunton, MA, LPCS Trauma-focused CBT is a short-term, skills-based therapy that integrates humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and familial strategies to help youths with PTSD or functional impairments as a result of trauma. TF-CBT has been proven to be effective with short-term distress, depression, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors. In this […]

$35.00

Sexuality and Relationship Education

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their families. Target […]

Innovation in Action: Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Our featured guest speaker for the January Innovation in Action event is Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock, co-founder and director of we are (Working to Extend Anti-Racist Education). Ronda Taylor Bullock is originally from Goldston, NC. In 2018, she earned her doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill in the Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement Program. Her research interests […]

Acceptance, Commitment, and Value-Based Living

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that encourages 1) increased awareness of avoidance patterns that paradoxically exacerbate, rather than reduce, suffering, 2) practicing openness to personal experiences (thoughts, feelings, […]

$35.00

Trauma Informed Care: Applications for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this topic is Andrea Winkler, LCAS, LCSW, Duke Health The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their families. Target audiences include graduate […]

Benevolence Farm: A Social Entrepreneurship Panel

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us to hear staff and residents of Benevolence Farm talk about their work and how they use social entrepreneurship to advance their mission! Benevolence Farm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports women returning after incarceration by providing housing, employment, and case management services. Benevolence Farm embodies social innovation through its working farm model which […]

Free

Immigration & Deportation Panel and Teach-In

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the UNC School of Social Work Latinx Caucus and Social Justice Action Committee for a discussion about immigration policy, deportation proceedings, community and individual impacts, and ways to get involved. Featured speakers include: Raul Pinto, NC Justice Center Viridiana Martinez, Alerta Migratoria Victoria Romero, El Futuro This event is free and open to the […]

FREE

Opioid Epidemic in 2019: Promising Developments in Policy and Treatment

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This workshop features presentations from physicians, pharmacists, and social workers utilizing treatment models and policies to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by the opioid epidemic. Presenters include: Drs. Kimberly Sanders, Robyn Jordan, Michael Baca-Atlas, and Deborah Barrett The workshop is free and CEs are available, but registration is required. […]

FREE

Person-Centered Planning and Social Networks

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Tanya Richmond, MSW, LCSW, The Learning Center for Person-Centered Practices The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar series is a forum to educate diverse audiences about current issues, policies, research, and evidence-based approaches in health, education, and disability to improve outcomes for children with disabilities/special needs and their families. Target […]

Integrating Spiritual Sensitivity into Your Therapeutic Practice

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The speaker for this event is Andrea Murray-Lichtman, MSW, LCSW Spirituality and religion are powerful forces in many people’s lives, yet they are often relegated to the periphery of psychotherapeutic research and practice. In this workshop, Andrea Murray-Lichtman explores how spirituality can inform, challenge, and deepen psychotherapeutic work with diverse populations. This includes how to engage […]

$35.00

Spears-Turner Roundtable Discussion: Parenting Black Boys in America

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the UNC School of Social Work and the UNC School of Social Work Black Student Caucus for this co-sponsored event, Parenting Black Boys in America. Speaker Debra Johnson will discuss the unique challenges that African American parents face in this moderated discussion.

FREE

UNC School of Social Work Bobby Boyd Lecture: Kinship Guardianship

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

In this story-driven discussion, Robert Johnson will discuss topics such as the benefits of kinship care for youth in foster care and subsidized guardianship. Lecture will begin at 6:00 PM to be followed by a reception. This event is free and open to the public. Limited parking will be available in the FedEx Global Center […]

FREE

Connecting Community

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A RESOURCE FAIR of organizations working with immigrant and refugee communities. Organizations will present their work and share more about how social workers and other professionals can partner for change. Attendees are encouraged to move through the fair of providers and organizations and learn from their work with immigrant and refugee communities in the areas […]

Free

Panel on Ethics and Access, Equity, and Advocacy Part II: Focus on Citizenship and Humanitarianism

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Panelists will address humanitarian crises in the treatment of immigrants and refugees in the US from the perspective of ethics, law, mental health, and social advocacy. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify and describe at least 1 way that the current treatment of non-citizens in the US violates professional code […]

$35

The Self-System: An Indigenous Approach to Health

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

We welcome local respected Elder Vivette Jeffries-Logan of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation to guide us in a discussion to understand the cycles of historical trauma experienced by Native Americans, as well as Indigenous Perspectives on healing. Join us from 12-2 in the UNC School of Social Work Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab, […]

North Carolina Scholars Strategy Network

North Carolina Scholars Strategy Network is holding six chapter meetings in the next six months. Their mission is to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of policy-engaged scholars to serve as a resource to policymakers, civic leaders, and journalists in North Carolina. The dates and locations for events are: Wednesday, January 16 at 5:30 […]

Free

Art as Activism

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us for a fun and engaging event to end out the academic year, on the topic of Art as Activism. This event will feature a spoken word performance by local performer CJ Suitt, a conversation about channeling art and creativity into activism and advocacy, and a gallery of visual art (submit a piece, see […]

Summer Institute on Implementation Science

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

   This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families | UNC School of Social Work, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). Generous support for this event has been provided by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. A special thanks to the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health […]

Understanding Immigrant Family Separation & What We Can Do About It

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us for a panel discussion with local organizations and leaders about how family separations are impacting immigrant children and their families in North  Carolina.  Building on previous discussions about immigration, learn about what's being done to address this issue and how you can take action. Our speakers will be representing: Siembra NC Alerta Migratoria […]

Cannabinoid Use in 2019

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This topical workshop will provide participants with up-to-date information about cannabinoid use in North Carolina and in the United States. Specific emphasis will be on medicinal use, policy guidelines and social and health implications. Presenters include: Dr. Marian Newton, Shenandoah University School of Nursing Dr. David Newton, Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy FBI Chemist Hope […]

Free

Infant and Young Child Mental Health and Home Visiting Summit

Greensboro Marriott Downtown 304 N. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC, United States

2019 Infant & Young Child Mental Health & Home Visiting Summit This event aims to bring about lasting, positive change for young children and families, mental health professionals and Home Visitors are coming together for a three-day conference. This Summit will include one-full day centered on Infant and Young Child Mental Health and two days […]

Earned Income Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction in NC

Please join us on January 31st - National EITC Day - for a free webinar offered by the NC Budget and Tax Center. Participants will learn about how the tax credit works, the reasons it is important to family economic security, health and community well-being, and the state and national context and practices around the […]

Free

Refugee Wellness Concert: Claire Bates Music

Join us for a refugee wellness benefit concert at the Steel String Brewery in Carborro, NC on Sunday Feb. 9| 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Conscious analysis and loving transparency illuminate tender, gutsy, bluesy folk when Claire Bates plays and sings. Listen at https://clairebatesmusic.com/ Donate as you can to support the work of the Refugee Mental Health […]

Left Behind: Health and Hope in NC

Join us February 10th in the UNC School of Social Work Room 135  at 12:15 for a screening of part of the new documentary Left Behind: Health and Hope in NC. This short film by award winning filmmaker Ky Dickens features hardworking North Carolinians from across the state sharing their challenges and triumphs as they […]

The Opioid Crisis in North Carolina

The Opioid Crisis in North Carolina Treatment and Policy: Past, Present and Future Directions This workshop will educate students, clinicians, community and academic partners about developments in policy and practice designed to mitigate the effects of opioid misuse and addiction. The speakers will give an update overview on the state of the Opioid Crises in […]

Medical and Mental Health Interpreter Training

UNC School of Social Work Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building - 325 Pittsboro St #3550, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Together the UNC Refugee and Mental Health and Wellness Initiative and the Jordan Institute for Families will be hosting an upcoming continuing education training opportunity for local interpreters on medical and mental health interpretation. The training will have a special focus on applying the interpreter code of ethics in everyday situations. This event is being […]

UNC Institute on Implementation Science – Virtual Summer Session

2020 UNC Institute on Implementation Science - Virtual Summer Session Implementation Practice Skills and Competencies and Supporting Implementation during the COVID-19 Pandemic June 18, 2020 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (EST) *A recording of the event is available HERE. **Details related to the UNC Institute on Implementation Science in December 2020 can be found here. Agenda Welcome […]

Re-Imagining Community Safety: How We Can Move Beyond Policing

With the continued incidents of police brutality and murder of Black people in this country, there have been increased calls to defund the police and turn to community options.  Join us for an important webinar on Tuesday June 30th at 1:30 to learn more about the history of policing in the United States and local […]

Moving Forward in Uncertain Times

Online

Join us for a conversation about the challenges families who have children with special health care needs or disabilities face while navigating the decision of when and how to safely transition family members from staying at home to re-entering our community. Discuss how to live with the uncertainty when there are no clear answers. What […]

Addressing Suspension and Expulsions in Early Childhood

Please join us for a virtual 2-day summit on Addressing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood: A Collective Approach Towards Equity and Justice. This summit will bring together North Carolina leaders, policy makers, early educators, parents and higher education to work towards a collaborative vision, mission, and plan of action for addressing disproportionalities in suspensions […]

Recognizing and Disrupting Systemic Racism in Social Work Practice

Online

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics stipulates that one of the ethical principles that must guide social workers is to challenge social injustice. During this event, social workers across elds will share where and how they notice and perpetuate systemic racism and how they work to disrupt it.While this event is […]

Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium

Online

The inaugural Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that will bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. We will provide context on the state of race at UNC and in the […]

26th National Health Equity Research Webcast

Online

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health invites you to the 26th National Health Equity Research Webcast that will take place on Friday, September 11th at 2:00 P.M. ET on Zoom. This year’s webcast will be a live 90-min. interactive webinar. Register for FREE now!

Promoting the Vote, Protecting the Vote: A conversation with Stacey Abrams

Online

As we celebrate the hard-won right to vote, join us to learn more about racial justice and voting with Stacey Abrams, Founder of Fair Fight Action on September 15, 4:30-5:30 pm ET. Register today to hear from Stacey about how far we have come and what more we need to do to ensure access to […]

Change: A World Without Prisons- Ruth Wilson Gilmore in Conversation with Mariame Kaba

Online

Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a leader in the movement to abolish prisons, which has taken on new resonance amidst current protests for racial justice and calls to “defund the police.” According to a New York Times feature on her work, “Abolition means not just the closing of prisons but the presence, instead, of vital systems of support that […]

Clinical Lecture Series

Online

The first in a series: If your clients are not talking about racism — What are you doing wrong? Dr. Williams will spell out deliberate steps for building allyship from the start of therapy, as well as how to recognize, avoid, and repair inadvertent micro-aggressions that can occur. All events are from 12-2pm, for the […]

Virtual Voter Info Booth

Online

The University Libraries has prepared a set of events and informational resources to support voters during the 2020 election, including a drop in booth for people to ask questions and library staff always on hand to answer questions via live chat and social media accounts. Join via Zoom Do you have questions regarding voter registration, […]

Vote 2020: What You Need to Know

Another event in the University Libraries line up. Join via Zoom Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges […]

Vote 2020: What You Need to Know

Online

Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges Vote in person: procedure and challenges Information on the website VOTE411.org How can […]

Election 2020 Countdown: Social Workers Can Get Out the Vote

Online

This Web event will feature leaders from CSWE, social work programs, voting rights activists, and leaders from the National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign who have launched the Voting Is Social Work campaign. Programs will highlight their activities that help drive voter engagement, and speakers will highlight free resources that make it easy for students […]

Campus Racial Climate and Visions for Social Equity Webinar

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The first of a three-part webinar from the Institute of African American Research -- The IAAR is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by hosting a 3-part webinar series titled “Carolina's Black Trailblazers: An Intergenerational Conversation." The series will include two-hour talks with different members of Carolina's Black alumni and students discussing their experiences and visions for the campus.

Virtual Voter Empowerment Training

Online

ALL are welcome to attend this online workshop hosted by You Can Vote to learn the latest rules for voting. You will learn: - Up-to-date voting laws - 2020 Election Schedule and what is on the ballot - How to successfully educate and motivate voters to cast their ballot - Voter Registration best practices using […]

Voter Registration & Education Phone Bank From Home

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Help register, educate, and empower new voters by making calls to other North Carolinians. Join You Can Vote at 5pm for a training on the script and calling tool, followed by calls at 6pm. This is a remote activity that can be done from home -- all you need is a laptop or desktop computer […]

Adulting 101: Keeping Up with the Candidates

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Prepare for the polls this November by finding the most accurate, up-to-date information about the general election candidates and how to vote in your county. This workshop will introduce strategies for researching the candidates’ platforms, funding sources and voting records.

Polis Voting Conference

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The Vote: Reimagining What it Could Be Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8 Sessions run from 10:00 AM to 7:00pm EST Location: Zoom (Register Here) In addition to marking the 2020 election, this virtual symposium on voting will provide an opportunity for our intellectual community to think seriously about democratic citizenship and to look […]

Voting is Social Work Virtual Drop In Hotline

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To all social work students, faculty, field supervisors, Deans, Agency EDs, practitioners. You are all invited drop in! The hour begins with a 5 minute tour of the website to highlight new resources, upcoming events and actions you can take in the next few weeks. The rest of the hour will be spent answering YOUR questions! […]

Vote Protector Training: The Greater Triangle Area

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The COVID-19 pandemic, new changes to election law, and poll worker shortages pose unique challenges to voters in 2020. So Democracy NC is working to ensure that every eligible voter in our state can successfully cast their ballot. Vote Protectors (otherwise known as poll monitors) serve as our “eyes and ears on the ground” at […]

Voting is Social Work Virtual Drop In Hotline

Online

To all social work students, faculty, field supervisors, Deans, Agency EDs, practitioners. You are all invited drop in! The hour begins with a 5 minute tour of the website to highlight new resources, upcoming events and actions you can take in the next few weeks. The rest of the hour will be spent answering YOUR questions! […]

Voting is Social Work Virtual Drop In Hotline

Online

To all social work students, faculty, field supervisors, Deans, Agency EDs, practitioners. You are all invited drop in! The hour begins with a 5 minute tour of the website to highlight new resources, upcoming events and actions you can take in the next few weeks. The rest of the hour will be spent answering YOUR questions! […]

Packing and Cracking: A Digital Mapmaking Event About Gerrymandering in NC

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Do we choose our politicians or do our politicians choose us? Packing and Cracking is an interactive mapmaking event about gerrymandering: the pervasive practice of politicians choosing their voters rather than the other way around. Through digital drawing and map drawing games, Packing and Cracking uses critical cartography, gerrymandering history, and interviews with politicians and […]

Voting is Social Work Virtual Drop In Hotline

Online

To all social work students, faculty, field supervisors, Deans, Agency EDs, practitioners. You are all invited drop in! The hour begins with a 5 minute tour of the website to highlight new resources, upcoming events and actions you can take in the next few weeks. The rest of the hour will be spent answering YOUR questions! […]

C-SWAV & VoteER voting text bank event

Carolina Social Workers in Action for Voting (C-SWAV), in partnership with VotER, is hosting a non-partisan text bank session on Wednesday, October 28 from 8:00 – 9:00 PM EST.  With less than two weeks left before the election, we believe it is important for social workers and our colleagues to make an impact and help others to make […]

Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium

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The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that brings together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. The second in the R3 series, “Cultural Industry, Techno-capitalism, and Labor: The Mediated Exploitation of Black […]

Institute on Implementation Science – 2020 Fall Virtual Series – November

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November 17th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar: The Role of Context in Implementation of Evidence-Informed Programs and Practices A recording of this event is available HERE! Speakers: Marita Brack, Head of Programme, NHS Education for Scotland Laura Louison, Associate Director of the National Implementation Research Network Judy Thomson, Director of Psychology, NHS Education […]

Institute on Implementation Science – 2020 Fall Virtual Series – December

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December 4th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) Webinar: The Critical Role of Relationships in Implementation Practice and Evidence Use and New International Practice Guide to Supporting Implementation A recording of this event is now available in two parts: Part 1: Introducing the Practice Guide for Implementation Support Part 2: The Role of Relationships in […]

2021 UNC Institute on Implementation Science Virtual Series – January Webinar

January 28th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar - Equity and Implementation Science: An Urgent Partnership  A recording of this event is available HERE! Healthcare equity, or the assurance of optimal, timely healthcare for all people is an active process, not a simple outcome. To achieve healthcare equity, the field of implementation science needs to […]

R3 series event: ARTivism: Using Arts-based Scholarship to Interrogate and Dismantle Racism

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The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, co-hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, the Jordan Institute for Families, and the UNC School of Social Work's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. The third […]

2021 UNC Institute on Implementation Science Virtual Series – April Webinar

This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families | UNC School of Social Work, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). April 15th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar - The Importance of Building Psychological Safety Among Staff and Stakeholders for Successful Implementation A recording of […]

2021 UNC Institute on Implementation Practice Virtual Series – September Webinar

This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families and Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the UNC School of Social Work, and The Annie E. Casey Foundation. September 30th, 11 AM - 1 PM (EST) Webinar - Equitable Implementation In Action *** Recordings are available HERE *** Event Description This event will shine a light on equitable […]