UNC Hooding
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Dean E. Smith Center, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Graduate School’s Hooding Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM. in the Dean E. Smith Center.
Please share your event photos with Carolyn Clabo

Spring Commencement
2026-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
The 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Kenan Stadium.
Additional information about 2026 Spring Commencement weekend, including the departmental ceremony schedule, will be released later in the fall semester.

Bagel breakfast
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | GMB 3rd floor atrium, 120 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Spring semester – bagel breakfast series: The bagel breakfast is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every other month during the semester.

All member Town Hall
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
Thursday 12noon in GMB 3007

Wolfenden symposium
2026-05-18 08:45 - 17:00 | Pagano Room, 00-002 Lineberger, 450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, 27599, United States
Join us on May 18, 2026, for a special one-day symposium honoring the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Wolfenden, one of the great pioneers in enzymology and protein science at UNC.
This gathering will bring together leading voices in the field—including Dan Herschlag (Stanford), John Richard (SUNY Buffalo), George Rose (Johns Hopkins), and Vern Schramm (Albert Einstein College of Medicine)—for a day of scientific talks and reflection.
The afternoon will feature shorter tribute presentations, offering an opportunity to share memories and celebrate Dick’s lasting impact on science and our community. A limited number of spots remain open for additional contributions.
📍 Location: Bioinformatics 1131, UNC-Chapel Hill, 110 Mason Farm Rd.
📅 Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
If you would like to participate, please contact Gary Pielak (gary_pielak@unc.edu).
For additional coordination, you may also reach out to Laurie Betts (laurie.betts0508@gmail.com).
Let’s come together to honor a scientist whose work—and mentorship—shaped generations.

refreshments at 1:15 PM
2026-05-19 13:00 - 13:30 | 1131 Bioinformatics, 130 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

New Student Talks
2026-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | 1131 Bioinformatics, 130 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Tuesday, May 19 • 1:30–3:00 PM (refreshments at 1:15 PM)
New Student Talks — Bioinformatics 1131
Each student will give a 10-minute talk followed by 5 minutes of Q&A—please come welcome and support our newest students. Refreshments at 1:15pm in Bioinformatics lobby. Program pdf: 2026BCBP_students

1:30 PM: DGS welcome remarks

1:35 PM: Jimmy Pratas

1:50 PM: Sydney D’Amaddio

2:05 PM: Maria Lopez Vasquez

2:20 PM: Garrett Chappel

2:35 PM: Rohan Shah

Holiday UNC offices closed
2026-05-25 | NC
Memorial holiday UNC administrative offices are closed
