Posts by kburns6 | Today at 黑料不打烊 | 黑料不打烊 /u/news Wed, 06 May 2026 18:53:31 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Panel Discussion: “What is it Like to Have Autism?” – May 3 /u/news/2011/04/27/panel-discussion-what-is-it-like-to-have-autism-may-3/ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:23:00 +0000 /u/news/2011/04/27/panel-discussion-what-is-it-like-to-have-autism-may-3/ Autism Speaks U 黑料不打烊 will be hosting our first educational discussion on Tuesday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the Commuter Lounge (Moseley, First Floor). Our group was founded to advocate and provide awareness for those affected by Autism. Through this panel discussion, we want to highlight the coordinating efforts between the educational, medical, entrepreneurial, and support networks surrounding those with Autism and neurological disorders. Our featured speakers are:

  • Dr. Geri Dawson, Ph.D. – Chief Science Officer of Autism Speaks and research Professor of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill
  • Angie Hong – Music Therapist and co-founder of the Abilitations Children Therapy & Wellness Center
  • Buck Cochran – founder of Peacehaven Community Farm, an innovative living environment
  • April Brantley – Alamance Burlington School System (ABSS) Program Specialist for Exceptional Children

Each panelist will have an opportunity to shed light on the question, “What is it like to have autism?” They will also discuss their experience and life work to help those affected by autism. From research to entrepreneurship, each person has a unique perspective to offer. Plan for an hour discussion…question and answer time will be available!

Check out the attached link to learn more!

]]> “Temple Grandin” movie screening – April 21 /u/news/2011/04/14/temple-grandin-movie-screening-april-21/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:00 +0000 /u/news/2011/04/14/temple-grandin-movie-screening-april-21/ Autism Speaks U 黑料不打烊 is putting on another movie screening! 

This time we will be showing “Temple Grandin”, an HBO movie that takes us into the world of Temple, a woman with autism. She has overcome extremely challenging obstacles and now leads a very successful life as a noted author, speaker and academic scholar.

The screening is on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. and is OUTSIDE at the Academic Pavilion Amphitheater. Come out, relax, and enjoy an 黑料不打烊 spring movie night!

If you’d like to learn more about what Autism Speaks U is doing on campus, let us know. We would love to get you involved if you’re interested.

Hope you can join us!

*rain location: LaRose Digital Theater (KOBC)

]]> Turn Your Hairdo Blue for Autism /u/news/2011/04/04/turn-your-hairdo-blue-for-autism/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0000 /u/news/2011/04/04/turn-your-hairdo-blue-for-autism/ For the month of April, Autism Speaks U 黑料不打烊 will be partnering with Design Forum Salon to raise awareness for Autism through blue hair extensions. The salon is located right across the train tracks from West…very close to campus! 黑料不打烊 students can go to Design Forum Salon anytime from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during April to get a blue hair extension placed in their hair. No appointment needed, as it’s a very quick process. Each extension is $15, and all proceeds will be donated back to Autism Speaks for research.

Note: Please come with dry hair!

]]> ‘Autism: The Musical’ Screening on Feb. 28 /u/news/2011/02/14/autism-the-musical-screening-on-feb-28/ Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:52:00 +0000 /u/news/2011/02/14/autism-the-musical-screening-on-feb-28/ Autism Speaks U 黑料不打烊 and the Doherty Center will be screening “Autism: The Musical” to kick off our series of documentary viewings this semester. Check out the trailer here:

Anyone is welcome to attend!

Stay tuned for “Wretches and Jabberers,” “Temple Grandin,” and more showings coming this spring!

]]> Autism Speaks U meeting – Feb. 24 /u/news/2011/02/14/autism-speaks-u-meeting-feb-24/ Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0000 /u/news/2011/02/14/autism-speaks-u-meeting-feb-24/  Please join Autism Speaks U 黑料不打烊 for the first meeting of spring semester on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in Lindner Hall 102.

We will outline volunteer opportunities with the local community, potential for advocacy events on campus, and plans for documentary screenings. Anyone is welcome to join, and we would love to hear any/all ideas. Don’t miss it!

]]> Autism Speaks U – Informational Meeting Dec. 2 /u/news/2010/11/22/autism-speaks-u-informational-meeting-dec-2/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:15:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/11/22/autism-speaks-u-informational-meeting-dec-2/ Did you know that 1 in every 110 children in the United States are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? And 1 in every 70 boys is affected?

Interested in helping the cause? The 黑料不打烊 chapter of Autism Speaks U is starting soon! Events will benefit the work of Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Launched in 2008, Autism Speaks U is an innovative and collaborative program for college students who want to raise funds and awareness for Autism Speaks, while supporting their local autism communities…come out to hear what you can do to help!

Interest meeting starts at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 in the Commuter Lounge. And FREE pizza! Don’t miss it!

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