May 2018
Green Zone Training – Summer 2018
Green Zone training is for faculty and staff that wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. Its goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population. These individuals are not expected to be experts who can "solve problems." They are individuals who can lend a sympathetic ear and help the student veteran identify and connect with the appropriate…
Find out more »September 2018
MAGS: Yoga!
2-3pm: Yoga! Mats, blocks, and straps provided for up to 10 people on a first come, first served basis! Sonya Quijada is a retired Army veteran and a trauma sensitive trained yoga expert. She focuses on physiology, postural alignment, and biomechanics for bodies to feel better and move more easily. This class is not "sweaty, sexy flow yoga," it is a static, restorative, nourishing, muscular adventure. Regular attendance will reduce chronic pain, increase range of motion, and improve sleep.
Find out more »MAGS: Co-Working Tuesdays at the CVRC
Come set SMART goals for the week, take advantage of plenty of snacks and caffeinated beverages, and enjoy working in community on your academic goals for the week with other military-affiliated students.
Find out more »Green Zone Training
Green Zone training - This training is for staff, faculty, and students to become more familiar with military culture and identify some of the challenges that military-affiliated students may face while engaged in their education. Student veterans are always welcome to come be part of the training. For More Information and to Register>>
Find out more »October 2018
Heeloween Spooktacular
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun and treats! There will be trick or treating, games, and a craft for all ages to enjoy! We will also play Halloweentown starting at 5:30pm. Costumes encouraged. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Please REGISTER for catering purposes. Location: Carolina Veterans Resource Center, 211 Branson St, Chapel Hill, NC Hosted by: Carolina Veterans Resource Center The Graduate School Diversity and Student Success
Find out more »November 2018
Women Veterans Celebration
Come join us in celebrating women veterans! We will provide a delicious breakfast, an opportunity to socialize with each other, and have a drawing for several women veteran memoirs. This event is open to women-identified active duty, veterans, reservist, and National Guard members who are UNC students, alumni, or staff/faculty only. Please REGISTER by Wednesday, October 31 for catering purposes. Hosted by: Office of the Dean of Students/Carolina Veterans Resource Center The Graduate School/Diversity and Student Success
Find out more »December 2018
MAGS: Celebration of You
Please join us for an end of the semester celebration of YOU on Wednesday, December 5th. We will have yoga led by Sonya at 5pm and a catered meal at 5:30pm. Families Welcome! RSVPs strongly requested. http://go.unc.edu/CVRCldoc
Find out more »MAGS: Red, White, and Carolina Blue Graduation Ceremony
If you are graduating this December, you are welcome to participate in our special ceremony honoring active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, and ROTC. To inform us of your intent to participate in the ceremony, please visit this website: go.unc.edu/rwcb
Find out more »January 2019
MAGS: Yoga for Veterans
Mobility Biomechanics Postural Alignment Mats, blocks, and straps provided. Restorative, nourishing & static. Reduce pain, improve range of motion & sleep.
Find out more »March 2019
(CANCELED due to low registration) Read Across America- Family Reading Program
Come join us for family fun, reading, crafts, and food as we enjoy some of the books from the Read Across America program! Open to UNC student Veterans & students with families. RSVPs requested: http://go.unc.edu/ReadingDay
Find out more »MAGS: Yoga for Veterans
Mobility Biomechanics Postural Alignment Mats, blocks, and straps provided. Restorative, nourishing & static. Reduce pain, improve range of motion & sleep.
Find out more »Men-Identifying Veterans Breakfast Social
This breakfast is open to students, staff, and faculty at UNC who have served or are serving in the military and identify as men. Please indicate any food preferences under "Special Needs". Come enjoy some delicious food and get to know your fellow UNC veterans! Please direct any questions to cvrc@unc.edu, or call (919)962-9640. RSVPs requested: http://go.unc.edu/MenVeterans *Spouses, partners, and children are always welcome unless specifically otherwise stated.
Find out more »Women-Identifying Veterans Breakfast Social
This breakfast is open to students, staff, and faculty at UNC who have served or are serving in the military and identify as women. Come enjoy free food and camaraderie with each other and hear from guest speaker, Air Force veteran Graciela Tiscareno-Sato! *Spouses, partners, and children are always welcome unless specifically otherwise stated. Please indicate any food preferences under "Special Needs". Come enjoy some delicious food and get to know your fellow UNC veterans! Please direct any questions to…
Find out more »April 2019
MAGS: Yoga for Veterans
Mobility Biomechanics Postural Alignment Mats, blocks, and straps provided. Restorative, nourishing & static. Reduce pain, improve range of motion & sleep.
Find out more »MAGS: Taco Tuesday
Join us for Taco Tuesday, Hosted by Chapel of the Cross! *Spouses, partners, and children are always welcome unless specifically otherwise stated.
Find out more »MAGS: Yoga for Veterans
Mobility Biomechanics Postural Alignment Mats, blocks, and straps provided. Restorative, nourishing & static. Reduce pain, improve range of motion & sleep.
Find out more »August 2019
MAGS: Boot Print to Heel Print Onboarding
The 1-Day Boot Print to Heel Print (BPTHP) Onboarding is for graduate and professional students who are active duty, veterans, in the National Guard, and the Reserves. This program is the first in a year-long series of events and programs to connect you to your new community, including other military-affiliated students, as well as provide a chance for you to learn about the resources and opportunities that exist at UNC that will contribute to your success. The Phase 1 program…
Find out more »Green Zone Training
Green Zone is for faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. Its goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population. These individuals are not expected to be experts who can “solve problems.” Rather, individuals who complete the training should be able to lend a sympathetic ear and…
Find out more »Green Zone Training
Green Zone is for faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. Its goals are to train members of the Carolina community to know more about the issues and concerns faced by military affiliated students and to identify individuals who are available to assist this population. These individuals are not expected to be experts who can “solve problems.” Rather, individuals who complete the training should be able to lend a sympathetic ear and…
Find out more »September 2019
Yoga at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Join us for yoga with your fellow military-affiliated students at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center (211 Branson Street).
Find out more »Taco Tuesday at Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Join your fellow military-affiliated students at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center (211 Branson St) every other week for Taco Tuesday!
Find out more »October 2019
Boxing at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Join your fellow military-affiliated students for boxing at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center (211 Branson St).
Find out more »MAGS: Nightmare on Heel Street
Join the Carolina Veterans Resource Center for Nightmare on Heel Street. Movies, snacks, games and more! Kids of all ages welcome!
Find out more »November 2019
MAGS: Flash Talks & Taco Tuesday
In celebration of UNC Veterans Week, join us for a Carolina Veterans Resource Center (CVRC) Special Edition Taco Tuesday with Flash Talks by your fellow military-affiliated students and faculty! Dinner will be served at 5 pm and Flash Talks will start at 5:30pm. Please REGISTER by Friday, November 8th for catering purposes.
Find out more »Women-identified Military-Affiliated/Veteran Student Breakfast
This breakfast is open to students, staff, and faculty at UNC who have served or are serving in the military and identify as women. Breakfast will be served. Come enjoy some delicious food and get to know your fellow UNC veteran and military-affiliated students! Please REGISTER by Monday, November 11th for catering purposes. Questions? Email Maria.Erb@unc.edu or cvrc@unc.edu.
Find out more »December 2019
MAGS: Red, White & Carolina Blue December Graduation Ceremony
Friday, December 13, 2019 Carolina Veterans Resource Center 211 Branson St 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. The Office of the Dean of Students invites all military-affiliated graduates – veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reservists, and ROTC Commissioners – to participate in the Red, White, and Carolina Blue (RWCB) Graduation ceremony. The RWCB Graduation ceremony includes the presentation of colors, remarks from students and administrators, and the presentation of Military Honor Cords. Light refreshments will be served. Dress is business casual…
Find out more »February 2020
Taco Tuesday at Carolina Veterans Resource Center – Welcome Program Director MaDana Bivens
Join us for a special Taco Tuesday to welcome MaDana Bivens, the new Program Director for the Carolina Veterans Resource Center.
Find out more »Carolina Veterans Resource Center Open House
The CVRC will be hosting an open house for ROTC students on February 24th from 4-6 pm. Student vets are invited to come hangout and share some wisdom with future officers. There will be free pizza and wings. See you there!
Find out more »March 2020
Come De-stress at Vets with Pets
Midterms stressing you out? Come to the Carolina Veterans Resource Center to de-stress with therapy dogs. They will be here from 10 am-3pm. All graduate, professional students, and undergrads are welcome to join us, military-affiliated or not!
Find out more »CANCELED: Taco Tuesday at Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Join your fellow military-affiliated students at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center (211 Branson St) every other week for Taco Tuesday!
Find out more »CANCELED: Womxn-identified Military-Affiliated/Veteran Student Breakfast
This breakfast is open to students, staff, and faculty at UNC who have served or are serving in the military and identify as womxn. Military-affiliated spouses, partners, and dependents who identify as womxn are also welcome. Breakfast will be served. Come hear from a special guest speaker, enjoy some delicious food, and get to know your military-affiliated community. Please REGISTER by Tuesday, March 24th for catering purposes. Questions? Email Maria.Erb@unc.edu or cvrc@unc.edu.
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED: Taco Tuesday at Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Join your fellow military-affiliated students at the Carolina Veterans Resource Center (211 Branson St) every other week for Taco Tuesday!
Find out more »September 2021
In-Person: MAGS Monthly Rally
Come on out to the Carolina Veterans Resource Center and have a meal with peers! This is your opportunity to get to know one another and build community in a relaxed setting. We will offer chicken or veggie options from El Chapin Guatemalan Grill. All meals will be individually wrapped and pre-packaged to ensure food safety and physical distancing. You MUST REGISTER in order to get a meal. You The deadline to register is Friday, September 3 at 5pm ET. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.…
Find out more »October 2021
In-Person: MAGS Monthly Rally
Come on out to the Carolina Veterans Resource Center and have a meal with peers! This is your opportunity to get to know one another and build community in a relaxed setting. We will offer chicken and veggie options from El Chapin Guatemalan Grill. All meals will be individually wrapped and pre-packaged to ensure food safety and physical distancing. You MUST REGISTER in order to get a meal. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 26 at 5pm ET. REGISTRATION…
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