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Carolina Male Empowerment Network (MEN)

Mission: 

Carolina-MEN aims to improve the experiences and academic outcomes for all male-identifying graduate and undergraduate students at UNC through intentional and relevant programming, targeted exposure to campus and community resources, and access to mentorship and networking opportunities. Providing formal academic, cultural, social, and professional development support, Carolina-MEN will increase the sense of belonging for students from underrepresented backgrounds and equip them with the necessary skills to achieve excellence at UNC and beyond. 

 

Vision: 

Carolina-MEN’s vision is to cultivate an inclusive environment on campus where all male-identifying students feel affirmed, respected, supported, and welcome in the Carolina community. 

 

Core Pillars: 

  • Fellowship
  • Mentorship
  • Holistic Wellness and Self-Advocacy
  • Professional Development
  • Civic Engagement

 

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FALL SEMESTER 2023

  • Carolina MEN Kickoff- Second Week of August 
  • Fall Semester Community Service- August 26 (agency TBD) 
  • Male Empowerment Round Table with Upperclassmen- September 11, 6:30-8:00PM 
  • Male Empowerment Activity- September 29, 4:00-6:00PM 
  • Semester Mentor MeetingsOnce in September, October, and November (dates TBD) 
  • Study Sessions- Once in September, October, and November (dates TBD) 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2023 

  • Spring Semester Community Service  
  • January 15 (agency TBD)- Male Empowerment Round Table with Graduate Students  
  • January 30- Male Empowerment Activity  
  • Semester Mentor Meetings- Dates and Times TBD
  • Once in January, February, and March (dates TBD) 
  • Study Sessions- Once in January, February, and March (dates TBD) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2023-2024 Carolina MEN cohort on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill (Photos by Eleazar Yisrael/UNC-Chapel Hill)