North Carolina ranks among the top five states with the highest veteran population in the United States. An estimated 200,000 service members transition out of military service each year, and many choose to pursue higher education.
While in school, we were taught many skills related to communication, empathy, and supporting and listening to others. One skill I used a lot while supporting this school was being an active listener; sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything. They may only need someone to listen to them and their story, and others need you to be empathetic and support them through it.
We often think about physical accessibility, for example, playgrounds having ramps or mulch that won’t get stuck in a wheelchair wheel. But a lot of people don’t think about those public spaces having accessible communication.
When:
October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm,
Followed by party in Advising Center lounge until 5:30pm!
“Latino children are disproportionately affected by poverty, yet before the center (National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families) was founded, there wasn’t much information about what challenges Latino families face with access to child care, We’ve aimed to better understand the landscape for low-income Hispanic families and find the most effective ways to connect this group with accessible and affordable child care and education.”
The Health and Human Sciences Alumni awards are held each year during Homecoming week. The School recognizes outstanding alumni and departmental Pacesetter awards. In 2024, the event was held at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro.
In October, Mattacola and some of his UNCG colleagues will participate in HISA’s International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference. Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Milroy and Professor Dr. David Wyrick who will speak about Strategies for Athlete Communications on Mental Health and Safety.
We want to welcome the following new staff and faculty to the School of Health and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 year.
I looked to see what UNCG had online, and the first thing that popped up was Peace and Conflict Studies. I never knew that was a career. I thought, ‘That’s my thing: Helping to solve problems,'” said professional musician Lynn Blakey. “I read more about the program and it was what I wanted.
I’m giving (teachers) the tools to address wellbeing and resilience, but if their environment doesn’t change, then how much of a help or support can that really be? Wellbeing needs to be embedded in everything: their programs, professional development opportunities, and policies overall.
