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| NEWSLETTER OF THE UNC GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | SEPTEMBER 2018 |
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Trustees Seek “Lawful, Lasting” Plan for Silent SamCarolina’s Confederate monument fell with a sound heard around the nation. In the ensuing celebration and outrage, UNC System leaders gave trustees until Nov. 15 to find a preservation plan for Silent Sam that ensures public safety. |
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Chancellor’s Message on Monument’s FutureChancellor Folt says she will work with the campus community, alumni, governing bodies and others to develop a plan to be presented to the UNC System Board of Governors. The Tab for Defending Admissions LawsuitA suit that claims UNC uses race unfairly in admissions decisions has cost the University $16.8 million to defend, and that will go higher as the case proceeds. Athletics Facilities Lag; Teams Shift Practice PlansThe field hockey team is in its new stadium, and the new track will be ready on time, but the football and soccer teams will have to wait for completion of new facilities. Rare Recordings Among Treasures to Go OnlineA $1.75 million Mellon Foundation grant will enable UNC’s Southern Folklife Collection to preserve, digitize and share unique audio and moving-image recordings with the world. Nine Players Sitting Out 4 Games, 13 Suspended for Selling ShoesThe players sold shoes given to them by Nike, a violation of NCAA rules. Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham said that with the suspensions, the case is closed. |
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Book the Homecoming ExperienceIt’s time to celebrate, Nov. 2-4. Get $25 football tickets, your ticket to tailgate beneath the Bell Tower and more. Become a GAA member on the event form, and you’ll instantly save $10 on the tailgate party. Learn more. |
The Challenge Is ComingSave the date, Tuesday, Sept. 25, for the Light on the Hill Society Scholarship 24-Hour Challenge. Goal: Raise $100,000. Challenge: Do it in 24 hours. Reason: Increase scholarship awards. Learn more. |
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Game Day in Chapel HillComing to Chapel Hill for a football game? Climb the Bell Tower, snap a photo with Rameses and get your face painted. Become a GAA member, and you’ll also save at local Chapel Hill spots and get treats before select games. Learn more. |
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Greenville: UNC vs. ECU Away-Game TailgateMeet up with Heels in Greenville for a tailgate party. Includes Southern tailgate menu, music and giveaways. Sign up by Sept. 2. Learn more. |
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Chapel Hill: Climb the Bell TowerHow many steps? 128. How’s the view? Awesome. All Tar Heels are invited to make the climb prior to most Saturday home football games. Learn more. |
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Wherever You Are: Burnett Seminar LivestreamThis year’s seminar topic is “Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Your Teens with ADHD or LD for College,” featuring Dr. Theresa Maitland. Learn more. |
| GAA MEMBER OF THE MONTH |
Brenda Jarrett Matthews ’69 (BSN, ’71 MPH), Life MemberBrenda won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Brenda 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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Podcast: The Journey BeginsMore than 4,000 of the newest members of the Carolina family have arrived in Chapel Hill, ready to begin their Tar Heel journey – just as soon as they deal with move-in, family, roommates and simply finding their way around. |
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