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| NEWSLETTER OF THE UNC GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | SEPTEMBER 2017 |
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First Day of Classes: Rally Against Silent SamDiscussion about taking down the statue for safety and security reasons is complicated by a 2015 law that prohibits removing historical monuments. |
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Pharmacy School Dean Blouin Becomes ProvostJames Dean is stepping down after five years as UNC’s top academic officer. Robert Blouin helped build the Eshelman School of Pharmacy into the best in the country. University Posts Record High in Private DonationsThe gifts total for the past fiscal year tops $500 million for the first time as Carolina prepares for a capital campaign to start this fall. Nearly 68,000 donors participated. NCAA Decision Not Expected Until Late This YearUNC officials and the athletics governing body’s Committee on Infractions deliberated for 15 hours in August toward a resolution of the long-running fraudulent-classes case. UNC Creates Single Center for Autism ResearchCarolina, a premier autism research university, is bringing together more than 100 faculty, students and postdoctoral researchers from 32 departments within five schools. |
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Homecoming 2017: Oct. 27-29Carolina Tar Heels vs. Miami Hurricanes. |
Tar Heel Service Day: Oct. 12-15Tar Heels throughout the world will refurbish schools, plant flowers, deliver meals and more — all in honor of University Day. Sign-up opens later this month. In the meantime, check out 100 ways you can serve for project ideas. |
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Tar Heel TailgatingThere’s no better way to spend your fall Saturday afternoons than at a football tailgate party with fellow alumni, family and fans of all ages. First up, UNC vs. ODU on Sept. 16. |
Different Texture. Still Nostalgic.GAA members can take the Carolina Alumni Review with them wherever they go. Become a part of the GAA today, and you’ll have access on your smartphone or tablet with the Review’s mobile app — included with each print subscription. |
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Chapel Hill: Dinner With FacultyEngage with UNC faculty member Ritchie Kendall at a small-group dinner and ask those questions you’ve always been eager to pose. |
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Wherever You Are: Beat Duke Game-Watch PartiesFind your nearest Carolina Club or join us in Chapel Hill where we are hosting a UNC vs. Duke tailgate party. |
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Volunteer at the Nashville Rescue MissionThe Nashville Carolina Club serves dinner at the Nashville Rescue Mission once a month and then goes out to dinner together. Don’t miss out. |
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| GAA MEMBER OF THE MONTH |
Jenny Lynn Westfall ’63, Life MemberJenny won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Jenny was selected at random from GAA members currently subscribed to “Out of the Blue.” Join the GAA today and you might be randomly selected as an upcoming GAA Member of the Month. |
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