Living Room Conversations offers a simple, sociable and structured way to practice communicating across differences while building understanding and relationships. Typically, 4-7 people meet in person or by video call for about 90 minutes to listen to and be heard by others. This conversation is focused on the American Dream.

Generally speaking, opportunity gap refers to inputs (the unequal or inequitable distribution of resources and opportunities), while achievement gap refers to outputs (the unequal or inequitable distribution of educational results and benefits). Since early in America’s history, the American dream was the belief that anyone in this country (including immigrants) could make it if they worked hard enough. Some people believe this has always been an illusion, while others point to it as a legitimate heritage of our country.

Similar differences in perspective exist today: Is the American Dream alive and well or do the realities of today’s American economy and socio-political structure hamper certain groups of people so they cannot achieve what others might? What do you find inspiring about your personal American dream? Different perspectives on this issue are rarely explored — and we hope you have fun doing so in this conversation!

The Presidential Scholars are recent graduates of a UNC System institution who serve a one-year appointment in the President’s Office. Working closely with high-ranking university officials, they provide a wide range of professional functions. Through this immersive opportunity, scholars explore the inner workings of the UNC System. They develop a keener understanding of how higher education has transformed North Carolina’s economy and why it is critical to our state’s future. 

Largely self-directed, this position lends itself to UNC System graduates who are motivated, intellectually curious, and not afraid to take risks.  Scholars interact regularly with the president, senior leadership, and members of the Board of Governors and will work to research, write, and implement policy.  While they must tackle daily responsibilities, Presidential Scholars will also encounter unique opportunities, and they should be ready to assume additional projects as they arise.

Learn More About This Paid Opportunity, The Application Process, and Listen To Current Presidential Scholars Speak About Their Experience

To Attend the Information Session: https://northcarolina-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrc-yvqjstH9c0ytiTD4KRuPq4JvUGgDDj

To Apply For This Opportunity: https://www.northcarolina.edu/current-students/presidential-scholars/

Assistance With The Application Process: Email Jillian.Nerenburg@uncp.edu 

Wondering how to set yourself up for a successful semester? Learn how to plan your semester with our mind-map guru, Jillian, and reach your semester goals.

To attend, review future programming, and/or watch programming On-Demand: 

https://uncp.webex.com/uncp/onstage/g.php?PRID=8dda86cc50983e07916784ab43c739aa

Join the Career and Professional Development Office for a Fireside Chat with Michelle Ahmad for a discussion on her career and how to utilize your degree to achieve a career in the federal government.

Special Agent Michelle Ahmad assumed her current position with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of Inspector General, Investigations Division, Atlanta Regional Office on July 27, 2012

In this capacity, she investigates matters involving financial institutions and presents the facts to a United States Attorney to recommend moving forward with prosecution or other remedies. She has been performing this job for over 20 years.

Prior to her appointment with FDIC, she was employed at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General as a Special Agent (May 1999 – July 2012), and Information Systems Auditor (May-August 1996, Intern/ July 1996 – May 1999). She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Saint Augustine’s College (Univ), May 1997.

To attend: 

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Wondering how to set yourself up for a successful semester? Learn how to plan your semester with our mind-map guru, Jillian, and reach your semester goals.

To attend, review future programming, and/or watch programming On-Demand: https://uncp.webex.com/uncp/onstage/g.php?PRID=8dda86cc50983e07916784ab43c739aa

Your Journey Begins With Us! The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates a two-airport system that provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region. The organization consists of more than 1,700 employees in a structure that includes central administration, airports management, and police and fire departments. We offer an exciting array of employment opportunities in many different departments that allow for career growth and advancement. We recruit the most qualified people while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the workplace. In addition to operating Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports, the Airports Authority is responsible for capital improvements at both airports, management of the Dulles Toll Road and the design and build of the Dulles Metrorail (Silver Line).

Learn more about exciting careers at Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority by registering and attending: https://uncp.webex.com/uncp/onstage/g.php?PRID=8dda86cc50983e07916784ab43c739aa

Stop by the Courtyard Community Building and pick up material to better prepare for a successful semester.