Wednesday, March 25, UNC is hosting a panel discussion on Women in Government Leadership from 6-9 p.m. in the FPG Student Union Auditorium. The event is co-sponsored by multiple organizations including the Carolina Women’s Center and the UNC School of Government. 

Click here to register and get more information about the event.

Aaron welcomes School of Government Dean Aimee Wall and Carolina Women’s Center director Shauna Harris to discuss next week’s event – and their own personal journeys to leadership roles.

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