March 2011

In this issue(Click on the title

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Upcoming TIBBS- Sponsored Events (page 1)

Be A DNA-Day Am-bassador (p.2)

Pioneering Postdoc Programs (p. 3)

Where on Campus Is That?? contest(p. 3)

March Seminars(p. 4)

March Campus Events and Work-shops (p. 8)

PhD Comic (p. 12)

Cheap Things to do Around Town in March (p. 13)

Upcoming TIBBS-Sponsored EventsFriday March 11. 12:00 to 1:00 in Bioinformatics 1131How researchers and clinicians are collaborating at UNC to meet unmet needs in HIV/AIDSCharles van der Horst, MD, Kristina Abel, PhD, and HIV advocate, Ethel Ruff will discuss challenges and successes in preventing mater-nal-fetal HIV transmission.Click here to register. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday March 16thFree one-on-one sessions with Career and Life Coach, Denise SaundersConfused about careers? Life’s got you down? Struggling in the lab or at home? To request a slot please email Patrick (pdb@unc.edu)

Thursday March 17th on the MBRB lawnTIBBS Monthly Social - Krispy Kreme Donuts!

Wednesday March 23rd. 4:00 to 5:30 in Bondurant G030Tips and trick for using MSWord to format your dissertationClick here for more information and to register (Waitlist only)

2nd Annual TIBBS Postdoc Bootcamp, April 7th at the Aloft Con-ference FacilitiesFor more information and to preregister click here

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGEWednesday April 27th. 9:00 to 10:00 in MBRB G202Career Opportunities in Biotech and Drug Devel-opmentDr. Toby Freedman will be on campus to talk about bench and non-bench career opportunities in bio-tech and big pharma and how to get your foot in the industry door.Click here to register

THE TIBBS TIMES

Campus events, news, and information especially for UNC biomedical graduate students

Impact the Next Generation of Scientists...Sign up to be an NC DNA Day Ambassador!

April 15, 2011

Sign up ncdnaday.com

• Outreach: Visit a North Carolina high school science classroom on (or around) April 15, 2011.

• TeachingExperience: Present an engaging lesson related to genetics and genomics.*

• Impact: Share information about your own research and what it’s like to be a scientist. Inspire a future scientist!

• FUN!Seriously.

DNA Day is a wonderful opportunity to demystify the image of a scientist. We can show students that we are not crazy people walking around with wild hair and beakers containing colored bubbling liquid that is about to explode, but that we are people who truly want to make a difference to help society, and hopefully, encourage some of them to join the cause. I am honored to be a part of DNA Day.”

- Michael Johnson, UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate Student

What’sinitforme?

Questions?Emailusatncdnaday@gmail.comSponsored by the Science, Training and Diversity Group Office of Graduate Education - UNC School of Medicine

*Presentation and supporting materials will be provided for you along with a gas card to pay for your travel. For more info on available lessons, visit ncdnaday.com.

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Pioneering Postdoc ProgramsYour postdoctoral training period is the ideal time to hone your skills and get needed experience that will make you the perfect candidate for the career of your choice.

There are many unique postdoc programs that train fellows in a variety of indemand skills and these training opportunities are often shorter and more structured than the traditional academic postdoc. They teach a specific skill set and can be a fast track to a “real job” afterwards. Each month in the TIBBS Times we’ll highlight a different fellowship opportunity.

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

The Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are opportunities for professional development and public service. They are operated by AAAS as part of its mandate to “advance science and serve society.” The aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by engaging scientists and engineers from a broad range of disciplines, backgrounds and career stages to directly contribute their knowledge and analytical skills to the federal government; to learn first-hand about poli-cymaking and implementation at the federal level; and to build leadership for a strong S&T enterprise that benefits all people.

Salaries start at $74,000

Click here for the program websiteFellowship areas

Where on Campus is That??

If you’re one of the first ten PhD stu-dents to correctly identify the loca-tion of this picture on UNC campus you’ll get a free king size candy bar!

Email your guesses to pdb@unc.edu. Good luck!

Click here for answers to past contest photos

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March 2011 Seminars (page 1 of 4)

March 2nd

“Chemical Tools to Monitor and Manipulate the Immune System”Presented by Dr. Tom Kodadek, Scripps Florida. Sponsored by the MedChem Seminar Series. Held in 125 Chapman Hall at 12pm.

“Paclitaxel-Fatty Acid Conjugate Nanoparticles for the Treatment o Metastatic Breast Cancer”Presented by Ping Ma, UNC-CH. Sponsored by the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics. Held in 1001 Kerr Hall at 4pm.

“Population-Level Quantification of Blood-Brain-Barrier Dynamics in Multiple Sclerosis”Presented by Ciprian Crainiceanu, PhD, Johns Hopkins University. Sponsored by the Biostatistics Seminar Series. Held 1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

March 3rd

“Circuits Controlling Cortical Development and Plasticity”Presented by Patrick Kanold, PhD. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Center Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics at 12:30 pm.

March 4th

“Microtubule Severing Enzymes in Mitosis, Migration and Morphogenesis”Presented by Dave Sharp, PhD, Associate Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Sponsored by the Genetics and Molecular Biology Seminar Series. Held in G100 Bondurant Hall at 12pm.

March 8th

“From the Structure and Function of the Ribosome to New Antibiotics”Presented by Thomas A. Steitz, Ph.D, Yale University. The Inaugural Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium. Held in MBRB Auditorium G2204 from 3pm-5pm.

“Regulation and Modulation of Alternative Splicing”Presented by Zefeng Wang, UNC Chapel Hill, Dept. of Pharmacology. Sponsored by the Dept. of Pharmacology. Held in MBRB G202 from 4pm-5pm.

“Novel Approaches to Overcoming Endocrine Therapy Resistance: The Importance of the Host”Presented by Matthew P. Goetz, MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Sponsored by the IPIT Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Auditorium at 4pm. “Regulation of Metabolism by Drosophila Nuclear Receptors”Presented by Carl Thummel, Professor of Dept. of Human Genetics, University of Utah. Sponsored by the Dept. of Biology. Held in 201 Coker Hall at 4:00pm.

March 10th

“Direct conversion of somatic cells into functional neurons”Presented by Marius Wernig, MD. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Center Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics at 12:30pm.

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March 2011 Seminars (page 2 of 4)

“Carolina Innovations Seminar”Sponsored by the Office of Technology Development. Held in room 014 Sitterson Hall from 5:30pm to 6:30pm , with networking session afterwards at Top of the Hill from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

March 11th

“Circulating Tumor Cells and Thrombosis”Presented by Owen McCarty, PhD, Oregon Health and Science University. Sponsored by the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Seminar Series. Held in the LCCC Pagano Conference Room from 11am-12pm.

March 14th

“Title TBA” Presented by Yvonne Dragan, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE. Sponsored by the Dept. of Toxicology. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Building at 4:00pm

March 15th

“Structure-function of the Ryanodine Receptor by Cryo-Electron Microscopy”Presented by Montserrat Samso, Virginia Commonwealth University. Sponsored by Gerhard Meissner as part of the Biochemistry and Biophysics Seminar Series. Held in MBRB G2204 from 11am-12pm.

“The Role of the LAT in Regulating HSV-1 Latent Gene Expression and Reactivation”Presented by David Bloom, PhD, University of Florida College of Medicine. Sponsored by Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Auditorium at 9:30am.

“Flipping the Anaphase Switch”Presented by David Morgan, department of physiology, dept. of biochemistry and biophysics, Univ. of California, San Francisco. Sponsored by the Dept. of Biology. Held in 201 Coker Hall at 4:00pm.

March 16th

“Single-Cell, Real-Time Observation of the Attack of the Human Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 on Live E. coli” Presented by Jim Weisshaar, Professor of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sponsored by Chemistry Department Seminar Series. Held in Chapman 125 at 12:00pm.

“Role of Intestinal Apical Cation-selective Transporters on Oral Absorption and Pharmacology of Metformin in Db/db MousePresented by Chester Costales. Sponsored by the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics. Held in 1001 Kerr Hall from 4:00-5:30pm.

“Modeling Left-truncated and Right Censored Survival Data with Longitudinal Covariates”Presented by Jane-Ling Wang, PhD, Dept. of Statistics, University of California, Davis. Sponsored by the Biostatistics Seminar Series. Held 1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

March 17th

“Toward Responsible Inclusion of Pregnant Women in Research”Presented by Anne Lyerly. Sponsored by the Research Ethics Grand Rounds. Held in 219 Brinkhous-Bullitt at 12pm.

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March 2011 Seminars (page 3 of 4)

“Restricting Apoptosis: the art of being a mature neuron”Presented by Mohanish Deshmukh, PhD. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Center Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics at 12:30pm. March 18th

“The X Effect: Dosage Compensation in Mammals”Presented by Christine M. Disteche, PhD, Professor of Pathology, University of Washington. Sponsored by the Genetics and Molecular Biology Seminar Series. Held in G100 Bondurant Hall at 12pm.

March 21st

“Title TBA”Presented by Dr. Bevin Engelward, Biological Engineering, MIT. Sponsored by the Dept. of Toxicology. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Building at 4:00pm

March 22nd

“G Protein-Coupled Receptor Heteromerization Leads to Distinct Signaling: Implications for Drug Development”Presented by Lakshmi Devi. Sponsored by the Dept. of Pharmacology as part of the pharmacology seminar series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Auditorium from 4pm-5pm.

March 23rd

“Trends in Therapeutic Antibodies”Presented by Kasemsiri Chandarajoti, UNC-CH. Sponsored by Chemistry Department Seminar Series. Held in Chapman 125 at 12:00pm.

“Development of w/o microemulsion for oral administration to target peptide to the colon”Presented by Dongyun Liu, UNC-CH. Sponsored by the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics. Held in 1001 Kerr Hall from 4:00-5:30pm.

March 24th

“RNA Regulatory Maps in Brain Disease”Presented by Robert Darnell, MD, PhD. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Center Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics at 12:30pm.

March 25th

“Anticoagulant Activity of Alternatively Spliced Forms of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor”Presented by Alan Mast, PhD, Blood Research Institute, Blood Center Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Seminar Series. Held in the LCCC Pagano Conference Room from 11am-12pm.

“The View From Up Here: New Perspectives on Thymus Organogenesis”Presented by Nancy R. Manley, PhD, Professor of Genetics, University of Georgia. Sponsored by the Genetics and Molecular Biology Seminar Series. Held in 321 MacNider Hall at 12pm.

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March 2011 Seminars (page 4 of 4)

March 28th

“Title TBA” Presented by Dr. Craig Carson. Sponsored by the Dept. of Toxicology. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Building at 4:00pm

March 29th

“Gene Loops and RNA Pol II Transcription”Presented by Micheal Hampsey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Sponsored by Brain Strahl as part of the Biochemistry and Biophysics Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics from 11am-12pm.

“The Chemotaxis Signal Transduction System of Helicobacter Pylori and its Role in Disease”Presented by Karen Ottermann, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz. Sponsored by the Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Auditorium at 9:30am.

“mTOR Signaling in Cancer and Metabolism”Presented by Brendan Manning, Harvard University. Sponsored by the Dept. of Pharmacology. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics Auditorium from 4pm-5pm.

“Large-scale Chromatin Structure and Dynamics”Presented by Andy Belmont, Professor in Dept. of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois. Sponsored by the Dept. of Biology. Held in 201 Coker Hall at 4:00pm.

March 30th

“Effects of Protein on Protein Diffusion”Presented by Yaqiang Wang, UNC-CH. Sponsored by Chemistry Department Seminar Series. Held in Chapman 125 at 12:00pm.

“Lipid Based Cancer Vaccines”Presented by Beth Vasievich, UNC-CH. Sponsored by the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics. Held in 1001 Kerr Hall from 4:00-5:30pm.

March 31st

“Morphogenesis and Cell Migration in the Forming Zebrafish Brain”Presented by Cecilia Moens, PhD. Sponsored by the Neuroscience Center Seminar Series. Held in 1131 Bioinformatics at 12:30pm.

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March 2011 Workshops and Events (page 1 of 5)

March 4th

Legal Seminar for International PostdocsSponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held in Bioinformatics Auditorium 1131 from 10:30am – 12:30pm. For more information: https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=bmI0azcwdmI0bGRxaWZ0azIwdHBhMDJmZTQgdW5jcG9zdGRvY3NAbQ&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true&output=xml

March 8th

Women in Science LecturePresented by Joan Steitz. Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held in Bioinformatics from 11am-12pm.

Oliver Smithies Nobel LecturePresented by Tom Steitz. Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held in MBRB Auditorium from 3pm -5pm.

March 9th

Breakfast with Postdocs & Grad Students (Tom & Joan Steitz)Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Location tba. Held from 8:30am – 10:0am.

Women in Science Lecture—Mentoring SeminarPresented by Joan Steitz. Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Location tba. Held from 11am – 12pm.

March 10th

Aseptic TechniquesThe IACUC Aseptic Techniques class is a hands-on wet lab designed to teach students how to maintain a sterile field during survival rodent surgery. This course is mandatory for all Laboratory Animal Coordinators in laboratories performing sterile rodent surgery. All UNC rodent users who will be performing sterile survival surgeries are encouraged to attend. Alternatively, training and certification may be provided through a certified proficient Laboratory Animal Coordinator. Prerequisites: Research Profile, Lab Worker Form, Animal Handler Form, and IACUC/DLAM on-line orientation (http://cfx3.research.unc.edu/iacuc_reg/). Held in Glaxo 148 from 10:00am – 12:30pm. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22779&new=1

March 14th

How to Ace Your InterviewSponsored by University Career Services. Held in 239B Hanes Hall from 4pm – 5pm.

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March 2011 Workshops and Events (page 2 of 5)

March 15th

Identifying Funding Sources for Graduate Students in Arts and Sciences and Non-Health Professional SchoolsAttend this workshop led by GrantSource Library staff to learn how to find funding sources for advanced study and research.

· Who: Carolina graduate and professional students at all levels seeking fellowships, dissertation support, research grants, travel, and other awards.

· What: Overview of funding fundamentals and instruction in getting the most out of the library’s online funding resources and databases.

· Why: Become informed about funding in general and opportunities in your discipline by creating a customized funding search and an on-going alert. Learn tools and resources to help you develop a funding search strategy leading to a short list of likely funders.

Sponsored by GrantSource Library. Held in 246 David Library from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. For more information and to register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event=416F1B06EAF72A5C03CC6F43285A1161879F3669.

Funding Sources for Students in Health SciencesAttend this workshop led by GrantSource Library staff to learn how to find funding sources for advanced study and research.

· Who: Carolina graduate and professional students at all levels seeking fellowships, dissertation support, research grants, travel, and other awards.

· What: Overview of funding fundamentals and instruction in getting the most out of the library’s online funding resources and databases.

· Why: Become informed about funding in general and opportunities in your discipline by creating a customized funding search and an on-going alert. Learn tools and resources to help you develop a funding search strategy leading to a short list of likely funders.

Sponsored by the GrantSource Library. Held in 307 Health Sciences Library from 12:30pm – 2:00pm. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22948&new=1

Webinar: Grant Writing as a CareerPresented by Lisa Hoverman. Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held from 1pm – 2pm. For more information: To register: http://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.gotomeeting.com%2Fregister%2F431606082&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNGaA2Ltt0qJ-zcqYsVtsK-P1aJh7w

International Coffee HourSponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held in FedEx Global Education Center, room 4003 from 5pm – 6pm.

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March 2011 Workshops and Events (page 3 of 5)

March 17th

Rat Handling and TechniquesThe IACUC Rat Handling and Techniques class is a hands-on wet lab designed to teach students basic techniques in rat handling. Techniques taught include restraint, simple injections, bleeding techniques, anesthesia, and euthanasia. This course is mandatory for all Laboratory Animal Coordinators in laboratories working with live rats. All UNC rat handlers are welcome to attend. Alternatively, training and certification may be provided through a certified proficient Laboratory Animal Coordinator. Prerequisites: Research Profile, Lab Worker Form, Animal Handler Form, and IACUC/DLAM on-line orientation (http://cfx3.research.unc.edu/iacuc_reg/). Sponsored by the Office of Animal Care and Use. Held in Glaxo 148 from 10:00am -12:30pm. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22784&new=1

Basic EndNoteThis Basic EndNote class will touch on the fundamental functions of the EndNote software. Building your library, managing your sources, and inserting your citations into your documents will be the focus of what we will cover. This class is structured for new to beginning users.13 seats available. Sponsored by the Health Science Library. Held in HSL 329 from 3pm – 4pm. To register: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/Services/Classes/classregistration.cfm

March 18th

What to Expect When You’re ExpectingSponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Held in Carolina Women’s Center, 215 West Cameron Avenue. Time tba. For more information and to register: https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=YXI3azAxbW82YzM1amowZWpjaHRyODY2NTggNHRjczI0Y2I4ZGhtZnI0OXFibWlmb3ViMXNAZw&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true&output=xml

Weighting and Imputation Methods for Analyzing Incomplete DataSponsored by H.W. Odum Institute. Held in 14 Manning Hall from 9am- 5pm. For more information: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event=0713C396F5C9ACE73C2F7DEEFE632E1F9E571B58.

March 22nd

Advanced EndNoteThis class is designed as a hands-on workshop for users with some EndNote experience. We will review how to import references most efficiently, using the “Cite While You Write” feature, and some more advanced features such as finding full-text and editing output styles. Please bring your questions.14 seats available. Sponsored by Health Sciences Library. Held in HSL 329 from 10am – 11am. To register: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/Services/Classes/classregistration.cfm

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March 2011 Workshops and Events (page 4 of 5)

March 22 (continued) RefWorksIn this RefWorks class, participants will learn how to create an account, collaborate and share references with a group account, navigate the RefWorks interface, create citations in RefWorks, and organize references. Participants will also learn how to create bibliographies and in-line citations in documents using Write-N-Cite.30 seats available. Sponsored by Health Sciences Library. Held in HSL 307 from 1pm – 2pm. To register: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/Services/Classes/classregistration.cfm

Myers-Briggs WorkshopHave you ever considered how your personality effects your life? The ways we communicate, make decisions, and process information differs from person to person. Come learn about your Myers Briggs personality type, and how it can help you:

· Select a career field that is a good fit for your personality make-up.· Develop an appreciation for your personality preferences and the preferences of others.· Help you better manage the challenges that may rise during the course of your career.

Sponsored by University Career Services. Held in 239B Hanes Hall from 3pm – 5pm.

Mouse Handling and TechniquesThe IACUC Mouse Handling and Techniques class is a hands-on wet lab designed to teach students basic techniques in mouse handling. Techniques taught include restraint, simple injections, bleeding techniques, anesthesia, and euthanasia. This course is mandatory for all Laboratory Animal Coordinators in laboratories working with live mice. All UNC mouse handlers are welcome to attend. Alternatively, training and certification may be provided through a certified proficient Laboratory Animal Coordinator. Prerequisites: Research Profile, Lab Worker Form, Animal Handler Form, and IACUC/DLAM on-line orientation (http://cfx3.research.unc.edu/iacuc_reg/). Sponsored by the Office of Animal care and Use. Held in Glaxo 148 from 10:00am -12:30pm. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22792&new=1

March 23rd

Tips and Tricks for using MSWord to format your dissertationSponsored by TIBBS. Held in Bondurant G030 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. For more information: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event=9F23B143264B8FC7D6C45EA0891F6C26DAFDD5F4.

The Teaching Portfolio (for graduate students only)Held in Wilson Library, Room 318 (CFE Conference Room) from 12pm – 1pm. For more information and to register: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0052-0006-a630c286b9ae4f128c813e8b08da8674.

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March 2011 Workshops and Events (page 5 of 5)

March 30th

Mandatory Breeding Policy LectureThis course is mandatory for all Principal Investigators and mouse handlers with breeding colonies. The one hour lecture reviews the Institutional policy concerning cage population densities, housing, and breeding mice. Sponsored by the Office of animal Care and Use. Held in Bioinformatics Building, room 2127 from 11am – 12pm. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22770&new=1

Laboratory Animal Coordinator LectureThe Laboratory Animal Coordinator (LAC) Lecture orients newly appointed Coordinators to the duties and responsibilities of being a LAC. This lecture is mandatory for all newly appointed LAC’s and all Principal Investigators are encouraged to attend. Class size is extremely limited, so newly appointed LAC’s or PI’s are given preferential seating. Please speak with a member of the Office of Animal Care and Use (966-5569) should the class be full, yet you require preferential seating. Sponsored by the Office of Animal Care and Use. Held in Bioinformatics Building, room 2127 from 10:00am – 10:45am. To register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/reg_person_auth.cfm?event_id=22774&new=1

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Cheap Things to Do Around Campus in March (page 1 of 4)

GrouponGroupon is a website that offers deals on things to do, services, and places to eat in your area. http://www.groupon.com/raleigh-durham/

Living SocialOffers one deal every day with discounts of up to 90% at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters, and more.http://livingsocial.com/deals

TwongoTwongo was created from the Chinese term, Tuangou, which translates to team buying or group buying. Every day on Twongo we’ll feature a deal at one of the best dining, shopping, or entertainment venues in your area.http://www.twongo.com/raleigh-durham

ATHLETIC EVENTS:

Full UNC Athletic Schedule:http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/calendar/events/2010_201102.html

Carolina Hurricanes Ice Hockey Season Schedule:http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm

Carolina Performing Arts:ID – Cirque Éloize - LIMITED AVAILABILITYTuesday, March 1, 2011 - 7:30 PMWednesday, March 2, 2011 - 7:30 PMLeon Fleisher, piano - RESCHEDULEDThursday, March 3, 2011 - 7:30 PMThe Andersen Project – Ex MachinaThursday, March 17, 2011 - 7:30 PMFriday, March 18, 2011 - 8:00 PMPhil Kline’s John the Revelator - ETHEL and LionheartTuesday, March 22, 2011 - 7:30 PMNederlands Dans TheaterTuesday, March 29, 2011 - 7:30 PMWednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:30 PMhttp://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/genres/all

Shows at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro:March 4th: Superchunk: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm, $14 March 5th: Greg Brown: Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm, $28 Advance, $30 Day of ShowMarch 6th: Yelawolf: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm, $13 Advance, $15 Day of ShowMarch 11th: John Mark McMillan: Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm, $10March 12th: Rocky Votolato & Matt Pond: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm, $10 Advance,

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Cheap Things to Do Around Campus in March (page 2 of 4)

$12 Day of ShowMarch 15th: Katherine Whalen and her Fascinators: Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm, Free(donations recommended) This is a benefit to help defray medical expenses for a local familyMarch 18th: Carbon Leaf: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 8:30pm, $15 Advance, $17 Day of ShowMarch 19th: Holy Ghost Tent Revival: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 8:30pm, $8 Advance, $10 Day of ShowMarch 25th: Abbey Road LIVE!: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm, $15 March 26th: Raul Malo: Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm, $22 Advance, $25 Day of ShowMarch 27th: Sebadoh: Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm, $15http://www.catscradle.com/schedule.html

UNC Music Department Performances and Events:http://music.unc.edu/calendars/thecalendar

UNC Ackland Art Gallery Calendar:http://www.ackland.org/visit/calendar.php-Current exhibitions: http://www.ackland.org/art/

Morehead Planetarium250 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hillhttp://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=show_schedule.html. $6 for students and children.

DSI Comedy TheatreUpcoming shows: http://www.dsicomedytheater.com/calendar/

Carolina Theatre’s “Retrofantasma” film series:A monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm! Created in 1998, RETROFANTASMA has developed a large dedicated audience of horror movie enthusiasts whose desire to see their favorite terror flicks is matched only by their willingness to cheer at the screen. Tickets: $7. March 4th & 18th.http://festivals.carolinatheatre.org/retrofantasma/

Varsity Theatre on Franklin St.The Varsity Theatre has been a landmark of Chapel Hill and Franklin Street for over 50 years. Since the Sorrell building was built in 1927, it has always housed a movie theater, starting with the original Carolina Theater and then the Village Theater before becoming home to the Varsity.http://www.varsityonfranklin.com/nowplaying.asphttps://twitter.com/#!/varsitytheatre

Food & Drink:Comprehensive list of drink specials and bar events in the area, released weekly:http://www.thestagger.com/

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Cheap Things to Do Around Campus in March (page 3 of 4)

Recession Tuesdays at ACMECarrboroAll entrees $12.95 every Tuesday. Reservations highly recommended.http://www.acmecarrboro.com/pages/news.htm

Tylers Taproom, Carrboro/Durham/Apex:http://www.tylerstaproom.com/happenings

Rockfish Southpoint:1/2 price bottles every Monday and Saturday$2 all drafts every Thursdayhttps://twitter.com/#!/RockfishNC

CH Bar Specials:Frequently updated nightly bar specials in Chapel Hillhttps://twitter.com/#!/CHBarSpecials

RNR Grill:Franklin St.https://twitter.com/#!/RnRGrill

Chapel Hill Event Calendars:http://events.triangle.com/search?city=Chapel+Hill&st=eventhttp://www.visitchapelhill.org/calendar/events/index.php?year=2011&month=2

Chapel Hill Community News:http://twitter.com/#!/townchapelhill

Durham Event Calendar’s:http://events.triangle.com/search?city=Durham&st=eventhttp://www.durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php

Carrboro Event Calendar:http://walkcarrboro.com/calendar.html

Carrboro Citizen:http://twitter.com/#!/CarrboroCitizen

Independent Weekly:http://www.indyweek.comhttp://twitter.com/#!/indyweek

Carrboro Farmers’ Market301 W. Main St., www.carrborofarmersmarket.comSaturdays 7 a.m.-noon (year-round)

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Cheap Things to Do Around Campus in March (page 4 of 4)

Johnny’s of CarrboroLive music and Food Truck schedule:https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=johnnysofcarrboro@gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York&gsessionid=OK

Carolina Brewery:http://www.carolinabrewery.com/carolina_brewery_news.html

Fullsteam, Durhamhttp://www.fullsteam.ag/beer/

City Beverage, Durhamhttp://www.citybeverage-durham.com/

Broadstreet Cafe, Durhamhttp://www.thebroadstreetcafe.com/events.html

The Pig Restaurant, Chapel Hillhttp://www.thepigrestaurant.com/menu.html

Bull City Homebrew:http://www.brewmasterstore.com/

Fifth Season Gardening Co., Carrboro:Gardening, Home, and Beer/Wine making supplieshttp://www.fifthseasongardening.com/

Eno River Spring Wildflower Hikes:Hikes begin at 2pm every Sunday from March 6th-May 8th. Requires advance registration – email kathy@enoriver.orghttp://www.enoriver.org/eno/wildflowers/wildflowhikes.htm

Volunteer Opportunities:United Way:Requires creating an account. Once registered, search by zip code for nearby volunteer events.http://volunteer.truist.com/triangle/volunteer/home/

Habitat for Humanity:

Orange County:http://www.orangehabitat.org/volunteer/Durham:http://durhamhabitat.org/volunteer/volunteer-worksite.html