Build Belonging with BraveNation!
Find Your Community Week will be held August 21-25, 2023 during the second week of the semester.
Find Your Community Week is a series of adventures in community building and engagement where a broad range of gatherings, socials, and programs are held to create a foundation for students, faculty, and staff to build a supportive community and increase their sense of belonging at UNC Pembroke.
Find Your Community Week (FYCW) helps us to discover and build a campus community and increase sense of belonging through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular engagement. FYCW follows up Welcome Week which kicks off the fall semester with activities and programs which welcome students, faculty, and staff to campus during the first week of the semester.
If you need assistance locating a building on campus, please refer to our campus map.
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in each of the week's events!
| Time | Community | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-1 p.m. | Military Affiliated | Visit Academic and Military Outreach for a drop-in open house (with refreshments) and for a Student Veterans of America Chapter meet and greet. Hosted by Academic and Military Outreach. | Hickory Hall North, 2nd Floor | Jasmine Coleman, jasmine.coleman@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | Rainbow Reception (LGBTQ+) | Whether you are a member of or an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, we invite you to join us for the Rainbow Reception! There will be opportunities to build community and learn about OSID's LGBTQ+ Committee and the student organization Spectrum. Hosted by Student Inclusion and Diversity. | Old Main 124 | Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, osid@uncp.edu |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Disabled and Neurodiverse | Whether you are a member of or an ally to the disabled and neurodiverse community, we want to welcome you back to campus! There will be games, fidget toys, and more. | Old Main 124 | Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, osid@uncp.edu |
| Time | Community | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Employee Resource Community: Caregivers | Meet fellow caregivers for coffee, uplifting support, care, and encouragement. | Thomas Hall Commons (First Floor near Eat Cafe) | Nicolette Campos, nicolette.campos@uncp.edu |
| 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Asian Diaspora | Are you interested in meeting and getting to know Asian students or connecting to the region? Join us! Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement. | Belk Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room) | Rosa Ball, rosa.ball@uncp.edu |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Christians and Cookies | Regardless of your denomination, let's come together to snack and enjoy laughs as one body in Christ. All are welcome to attend. | Chavis Student Center 208 | Alisha Anyachonkeya, alisha.anyachonkeya@uncp.edu |
| 3-4 p.m. | American Indian | Come sip and see the AIHC! Join the American Indian Heritage Center staff for light refreshments and check out the newly renovated center. You may just find your new favorite place to study! This event is open to those who identify as American Indian, those interested in learning more about American Indian culture, and allies! Hosted by the American Indian Heritage Center. | Old Main 201 (American Indian Heritage Center) | American Indian Heritage Center, ashley.mcmillan@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | Introverts | Introverts, unite!? About 40% of the student body are introverts. As you are scrolling through the list of Find Your Community Week gatherings and feeling anxious about attending literally anything, come hang out with fellow introverts who may feel the same way. | Old Main 124 | Kyle Smith, ksmith@uncp.edu |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Anime Fans | Why wait for the glimpse of an anime sticker or the yearly con when you can come and connect with your fellow anime fans here! We welcome all fans, no matter whether you prefer sub or dub, have seen every episode of One Piece (seriously, there are 1,071 episodes), are new to your anime journey, or have been around for a while. Students, faculty, and staff are invited! | Old Main 124 | Sam Hauser, shauser@uncp.edu |
| Time | Community | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Travel Enthusiasts | Love to travel? Learn more about travel tricks, tips, and strategies. Are you curious about a particular regions and their customs? Join us to find out more. Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement. | Belk Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room) | Rosa Ball, rosa.ball@uncp.edu |
| 2-3 p.m. | Readers | Take a look, it is in a book! Come discuss your favorite/current read and why it is important to you. If you are not a reader, come talk about other forms of media you love (e.g., tv shows, movies, podcasts). Hosted by Beyond the Lines. | Old Main 124 | Cara Martin, cem035@bravemail.uncp.edu |
| 2-4 p.m. | Wellness Ambassadors | Are you interested in health and wellness? Join us on the 2nd floor of the Brave Health Center to learn how to become a Wellness Ambassador on campus! Hosted by Student Health Services. | Brave Health Center 203 | Jaelyn Wynn, jaelyn.wynn@uncp.edu |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Hispanic and Latinè | Bienvenidos (welcome) to Hispanic and Latinè students, faculty, staff, and friends! The gathering provides attendees with the opportunity to meet other Hispanic members of the BraveNation, enjoy light refreshments, and to practice and improve their Spanish speaking skills while being immersed in Hispanic culture and community. It is our mission to ensure our students experience a feeling of belonging and inclusivity and would love to share that with you! Hosted by the World Languages Program. | Dial 237 | Ana Cecilia Lara, cecilia.lara@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | Future Social Studies Teachers | Are you interested in being a social studies teacher? Come meet with the Social Studies Education (SSE) director as well as seniors and juniors in the program for snacks, fellowship, and a chance to learn about SSE opportunities at UNCP! | Dial 217 | Serina Cinnamon, serina.cinnamon@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) | Are you an English major/minor, a Creating Writing minor, or someone who has a passion for the subject of English. If so, join us to talk about the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta and activities at UNCP for people who love reading and writing. | Dial 123 | Laura Hakala, laura.hakala@uncp.edu |
| 6-7 p.m. | Democratic Engagement | Power to the People: Activating Civic Leaders. Your Voice Matters! Do you believe that? Step out of your comfort zone and join us to talk about UNCP, the Town of Pembroke, and national issues. #UNCPVotes. Hosted by Community and Civic Engagement. | Pine Residence Hall Multipurpose Room | Shania McMillian, shania.mcmillian@uncp.edu |
| Time | Community | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 p.m. | Transfer and Commuter Students | Welcome all transfer and commuter students - you belong here! Join us in the Transfer and Commuter lounge to learn ways to get involved, , regardless of the amount of free time you have. The Transfer and Commuter Center offers support and activities (e.g., academic, wellness, cultural, Free Throw Friday). We also have a place and space for nursing moms and parents. Hosted by the Transfer and Commuter Center. | DF Lowry 110 | Ashley Hunt, ashley.hunt@uncp.edu |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | African Diaspora | Are you interested in meeting and getting to know African students or connecting to the region? Join us! Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement. | Belk Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room) | Rosa Ball, rosa.ball@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | History Lovers | History majors, minors, and fans, join us to build a community of history lovers, have some snacks, and play trivia games! You will learn about history-related activites at UNCP, including the History Honor Society, Black History Club, History Movie Nights, History Day at UNCP, and a visit from the North Carolina Association of Historians in the spring! Hosted by the Department of History. | Dial 217 | Christopher Woolley, christopher.woolley@uncp.edu |
| 4-5 p.m. | Black and African American | Come join Black and African American members of BraveNation and friends for fun, fellowship, and light refreshments as we build networks and create community. | University Center Annex Assembly Room | Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, osid@uncp.edu |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Women | Join us as we welcome back our women and femme-aligned students, faculty and staff! We will have snacks, crafts, games, and more! | University Center Annex Assembly Room | Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, osid@uncp.edu |
| Time | Community | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 p.m. | Service and Volunteerism | Service & Slushies. What is your cause? Take a pause and learn how you can serve your community and advocate for the causes you are most passionate about. OH, there will be slushiesssss! Hosted by Community and Civic Engagement. | CARE Resource Center (Ebert Building, 902 Dogwood Lane) | Shania McMillian, shania.mcmillian@uncp.edu |
| 5-6 p.m. | Gamers | Looking for fellow gamers? Come find us in the Hawk's Nest! Whether you like competitive games, cozy games, or tabletop, anyone with a gaming heart is welcome to join. Hosted by the eSports Club (student organization). | Hawk's Nest (Chavis Student Center, First Floor) | Erik Myers, ejm023@bravemail.uncp.edu |