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Abraham Lincoln Lecture Series

A Generosity of Spirit, A Generosity of Mind: Abraham Lincoln, Abolition President

This course will be led by Joe Simpson ’73 and will examine: Abraham Lincoln’s early life and the frontier forces that molded his character; his moral evolution toward human equality and opportunity; and Lincoln’s resolve as President to ensure freedom, citizenship, and political rights for every American.

John Short ’71 presented a bronze Abraham Lincoln mask during our Fall 2023 Lincoln Lecture Series. Read more in the Carolina Alumni Review.

Upcoming Events

Nov 14
Lifelong Learning Series, Abraham Lincoln Series, Member Perk, Beyond the Stone Walls Chapel Hill: Abraham Lincoln Series: Character is Destiny - The Lincoln Factor in American History
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Lecturer: Joe Simpson '73

Joe Simpson ’73 leads our new Abraham Lincoln lecture series. Joe graduated with a BA in history. Joe studied Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era for more than 30 years. After retiring from a career in real estate development, he has passionately taught courses on Lincoln and the Abolition of American Slavery at N.C. State, Duke, Emory, UVA, American University and the University of Michigan, as part of their Osher Lifelong Learning Institute University Programs. Joe is a member of the Lincoln Forum and the Abraham Lincoln Association. He is married and lives in Raleigh.

Point of Contact
Audrey Liles '13
Coordinator of Alumni Enrichment
919-962-7053
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Audrey joined the Carolina Alumni staff in April 2022. She is thrilled to be back at Carolina and is excited to connect with alumni through travel and education. Audrey enjoys spending time outside, traveling and curling up with a good book.