Finding one’s purpose
Jonathan Reckford, MBA, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, was UNC-Chapel Hill’s commencement speaker Sunday, May 12. A 1984 UNC alumnus, he shared his personal journey to where he is today.
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Students
Standing and grieving with UNC-Charlotte
We are horrified by, and grieving over, the senseless mass shooting Tuesday evening at our sister university, UNC-Charlotte. Our sympathies are with the families and friends of the beloved students who lost their lives, and for those who were injured.
Global
Responding to Anti-Semitism
On Friday, April 12, we learned about a video from a musical performance at a three-day "Conflict over Gaza" conference held on campus in March 2019. We co-sponsored the conference, just as we co-sponsor many campus conferences for which we are not responsible (i.e., don't participate in planning; don't see the speaker list or agenda).
North Carolina
Guns and threats of violence have no place on this campus
On two of the past three weekends, members of pro-Confederacy groups have visited our campus to continue to protest the toppling and removal of the Confederate soldier monument. I did not write after the first incident because one event, although deplorable, could be an anomaly. When the second event occurred, I felt compelled to respond. Two events could be the beginning of a trend.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Disposition of a statue
The statement below reflects my personal opinions and does not represent the position of the Gillings School of Global Public Health or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is longer than most of my Monday Morning posts – the topic is complex.
Public Health
Last words to live by
Transcendent power of last messages In September 2007, people in academia and beyond were moved by the last lecture of Dr. Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon University professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design. Knowing he was suffering from incurable pancreatic cancer, Pausch wanted to leave students and colleagues with last words about life from...
Government
Mostly peaceful thoughts on Memorial Day
Thanks to veterans and those in the military As one of three daughters of a brave, honorable, now-deceased WWII veteran who served as a medic in Europe, I salute and honor those who have served or are serving their countries. On a recent flight I shared with more than 20 U.S. Army soldiers, I was...
Public Health
A steamy, enthusiasm-filled 78th commencement weekend
Congratulations, Gillings School graduates!!! You did it, and we are so proud of you! Go out and leave your Tar Heel footprints all over the world as you improve health, the environment and well-being. You will make a positive difference in the world as the students who came before you have done! Sometimes, I wonder...
Public Health
Addressing discrimination, harassment and related misconduct
[This post is adapted from a memo on sexual harassment sent Dec. 5, 2017, to Gillings School faculty, staff and students. – BKR] Context for discussions about sexual harassment. Over the past several months, complaints about sexual harassment, assault and sexual misconduct have reached a crescendo in the news, calling out well-known individuals in a...
Public Health
Thanksgiving 2017
Being grateful Yesterday, a faculty member at another university, an extraordinarily accomplished woman with whom I worked a number of years ago, called to talk about what I have liked and disliked about being a dean. In speaking with her, I realized, yet again, how deeply grateful I am for the opportunity to lead the...
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Health equity event a huge success in Chapel Hill
23rd annual National Health Equity Research webcast Last Friday, we hosted the 23rd annual National Health Equity Research Webcast in Chapel Hill, N.C. It was an awesome event involving an onsite audience of about 200 people, more than 700 online participants and four impressive speakers, as listed below: Paul Cuadros, MA, associate professor in the...
North Carolina
Center for Civil Rights loses litigation right
A sad day at Carolina The winds were swirling madly in the Caribbean last Friday, and we experienced our own storm in Chapel Hill (although, of course, nothing like the physical destruction wrought by Irma). The Board of Governors did the expected and ended the litigation authority of centers and institutes within the UNC system...
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