Thank you to everyone who submitted an event proposal for Carolina Engagement Week! We are beginning to post events for registration – stay tuned for more than 40 opportunities to come together at the end of February.
The map below reflects the first three years (2022-2024) of Carolina Engagement Week events. Click each pin to learn more!
Carolina Engagement Week is pleased to cross-reference the POV Challenge, taking place now through Feb. 27! Carolina undergraduate and graduate students, we need your POV (point of view) on affordable housing in North Carolina. Choose one of our three POV … Read more
Employing anti-racist, equity-driven practices when managing and supporting community-based initiatives require comprehensive and intentional design in all attempts to engage community. Participatory grantmaking (PGM), a style of grantmaking that emphasizes decentralized decision-making where grantees have a level of influence in … Read more
To engage communities in scientific research and move research findings into application, scientists must be able to communicate about their research in plain language. In this interactive workshop, participants will enhance their science communication skills through hands-on activities that allow … Read more
This work was inspired by Local Food Council partners who were frustrated by the inconsistent rules across the state for donation of prepared food to address food insecurity. We plan to use a brief PowerPoint presentation to provide a broad … Read more
Join us for a presentation and interactive discussion featuring Karl Johnson (Department of Public Health Leadership and Practice) and Lisa Macon Harrison (Adjunct Professor in PHLP and Health Director of Granville Vance Public Health). Karl will share his experience working … Read more
From Highlands, North Carolina to the highlands of the Galápagos, Carolina’s communicators have stories to tell. During this panel, venture outside the confines of Chapel Hill to learn about the students and faculty conducting community-based research projects for a better … Read more
Authentic community engagement is a key tenet of anti-racism research, which includes providing ways for community members to review and make sense of data. With research coordination from UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the Educare Learning Network, a … Read more
This session will highlight the science education program Iterative Design to Engage All (IDEA) Learners which is centered on engaging secondary science teachers from NC communities impacted by PFAS contamination (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or “forever chemicals”). The goal of … Read more
UNC School of Law Professor, Tom Kelley, will present about the Basics of nonprofit law, formation and need to know information. Presenters: Tom Kelley, UNC School of Law Professor Aaron Gard, Executive Director of the Institute for Innovation at the … Read more
APPLES Service-Learning and UNC Y will offer a presentation that includes interactive activities, real-life examples, and reflective practices to engage participants in exploring ethical service principles. It will begin with an icebreaker prompting attendees to define service, followed by a … Read more
A Learning Community can help organizations gain input from their community, drawing on expertise of lived experience from community members. It’s a process of co-creation of vision and direction where LC members, organizational leadership, and the research/facilitation team are equal … Read more
The Hidden Hill workshop introduces students to some of the barely-known chapters of local history through the lens of race, beginning with Jim Crow segregation and the first sit-ins on Franklin Street. This workshop includes an interactive slideshow; spoken word … Read more
This panel will delve into the critical need to address structural racism within community-engaged research (CEnR). While CEnR holds promise for reducing these disparities by authentically involving stakeholders, a key challenge remains: the lack of tools to measure and address … Read more
This drop-in style event will showcase the work of NCGrowth and the Kenan Institute for Private Enterprise, partners of the Kenan Flager Business School. Stations will be set up spotlighting client projects with small businesses and communities, new economic research initiatives, … Read more
Our event will consist of a brief history of the garden and its mission followed by a 20 -30-minute tour and then participants will be invited to stay on for the workday. Tasks vary per workday but are likely to … Read more
The Carolina Women's Center is hosting a panel discussion that highlights the vital role of community partnerships in improving gender equity and the status of women in North Carolina. This event will feature representatives from nonprofit organizations, universities, and government … Read more
The UNC School of Law and Gillings School of Global Public Health will host a screening of Our Movement Starts Here, a documentary chronicling Warren County, North Carolina’s historic fight against the construction of a toxic PCB landfill. These protests … Read more
Participants will explore Chapel Hill’s civil rights legacy and the work of The Marian Cheek Jackson Center, a non-profit that honors, renews, and builds community in local historically Black neighborhoods. We will focus on our gateways project, which honors pillars … Read more
The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group worked with two advisory committees, numerous local and regional organizations, national networks, and research partners to create the Thrive Rural Framework. It truly weaves current community innovations and tested approaches for working together on … Read more
“Home is where the heart is.” Our homes should be our refuge, but are they? About 8 out of 10 households have at least one environmental health hazard in their homes (Chu, 2022), and there are increasing impacts of climate … Read more
Nearly all communities across North Carolina face a shortage of affordable, high-quality homes for low-to-moderate income households. However, each community has unique challenges that require tailored solutions. For local governments, understanding what drives rising housing costs is a crucial first … Read more
Join the Center for Public Engagement with Science in the UNC Institute for the Environment to learn about an ongoing partnership with the Juntos Program, a youth development organization serving Latino students and their families. Through our YES-Resilience project, partners … Read more
For this event, we intend to model a community-based reading group of Homer's The Odyssey in order to show how these texts can be used to have conversations about pressing societal issues. This program is a special session open to … Read more
Innovate Carolina is working with community partners at the Burke County Health Department to generate and test innovative ideas for a "street medicine" model to improve the healthcare of people experiencing homelessness. This session will include Innovate Carolina experts in … Read more
Carolina Engagement Week is pleased to cross-reference the following event, hosted by Carolina Public Humanities and taking place on Wednesday, February 26th: Tatiana Hargreaves and the American Fiddle. Over the past decade, Tatiana Hargreaves has been on the forefront of … Read more
Join us for a policy slam simulation, a competition in which contestants give a lightening presentation to pitch a policy to reduce inequities and advance equity in our cities. We will start with an overview of the format and the … Read more
In this training, we use engaging, interactive methods to provide an overview of engagement in research, highlighting that engagement is not “all or nothing” or “one-size-fits-all", but instead encompasses a wide variety of low touch to high touch approaches that … Read more
Join us for free lunch and to attend “Building Trust to Transform: The Role of Culturally Sensitive and Responsive Programs in Rural Communities” facilitated by community-campus partners and UNC Rural: Tony Locklear Kay Freeman Melissa Green
Members of the UNC Office of Foundation Relations and Industry Engagement (FRIE) will share trends and guidance for developing strong relationships with private funding organizations, particularly charitable foundations. Discussion will include how to determine your community-centered initiative’s fit, readiness, and … Read more
This interactive presentation engages attendees in the work of El Futuro, North Carolina’s premier provider of bilingual and culturally responsive mental health services. The event will provide attendees with a foundational understanding of the Latine community's growth in North Carolina … Read more
Engaged scholarship is an important vehicle for delivering on the University’s mission and values, and as Carolina Engagement Week demonstrates, our campus is home to a vast, impressive range of community engaged scholarship efforts. However, the variety of approaches to … Read more
Join Carolina Across 100 and the Carolina Center for Public Service for a reception celebrating Carolina Engagement Week 2025. Hosted at the UNC School of Government, hear from campus leaders about exciting campus and community partnerships. Enjoy music and refreshments. … Read more
Beyond the Stage: How Community Shaped Rich With History On February 27 and 28, Carolina Performing Arts will present the world premiere of Rich With History and other stuff you say at a haunted house, a theater performance by … Read more
Carolina Engagement Week is pleased to cross-reference the Minority Health Conference, taking place on Friday, February 28, 2025. The Minority Health Conference is the largest and longest running student-led health conference in the country. The conference aims to raise awareness … Read more
We cordially invite you to "Ideas to Action: Effective Local Governance," an insightful event organized by Student Life and Leadership's Civic Engagement Office, along with local councilmen Theodore Nollert. This event presents an excellent opportunity to learn about effective community … Read more
Beyond the Stage: How Community Shaped Rich With History Description: On February 27 and 28, Carolina Performing Arts will present the world premiere of Rich With History and other stuff you say at a haunted house, a theater performance … Read more
