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After Florence, Friday Center Shelters Hundreds

The University made the continuing education center’s large meeting rooms available for the state and the Red Cross to operate a shelter for residents of flooded counties.

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Field Hockey Stadium Named for Coach

Karen Shelton, in her 38th season, has led UNC to six NCAA championships, 20 ACC championships and 35 winning seasons.

UNC Seeks Comments on Future of Silent Sam

The University has set up a dedicated email seeking public comment on the Confederate monument’s fate as leaders work toward a mid-November deadline to develop a plan.

Carolina Celebrates 225th Birthday on Oct. 12

University Day marks the anniversary of the 1793 laying of the cornerstone of Old East. The featured commemoration gets underway at 10 a.m. in Memorial Hall.

Solar Farm to Open at Carolina North

Plans are being finalized for electricity conversion on a 2.7-acre tract, including a battery storage system.

U.S. News: Carolina Tied for Fifth

For 18 years, UNC has held the same spot in the rankings of the best public universities. California-Santa Barbara (the chancellor’s alma mater) tied it this year. Stay tuned.

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Late Night With Roy on Oct. 12

Score epic seats with us. There’s an enter to win happening now until Oct. 5 on the new UNC Alumni app where one lucky GAA member can win two seats on the bench during Late Night With Roy. Plus, 1,000 GAA members enjoy reserved seating that night, too. Become a GAA member today so you don’t miss all this. Learn more.

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OcTOTEberfest

Get ready for Tar Heel OcTOTEberfest for GAA members. We’re celebrating with three tote styles for you and mini Tar Heels, too. All the fun begins next week. Become a GAA member today for this TOTE-ally fun SHOPportunity.

Tar Heel Service Day

Carolina alumni and friends will #ServeCarolina Oct. 12-14. Check out the list of projects in your area or sign up for a project with your friends and family. You’ll be sent a reusable Tar Heel tote when you sign up by Oct. 4. Learn more.

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Book the Homecoming Experience

It’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.

Thank You for Sharing the Light on the Hill

Thanks to all who helped us raise more than $47,000 for scholarships in a single day during this year’s Light on the Hill 24-Hour Challenge on Sept. 25. Learn more.

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From the Calendar

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OCT
6

Triangle: Beyond the Stone Walls Fall Series

Fall in. Our Triangle Fall Series is happening with more than a dozen events with Tar Heels from now until December. Learn more.

NOV
5

Wherever You Are: Burnett Seminar Livestream

This year’s seminar topic is “Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Your Teens with ADHD or LD for College,” featuring Dr. Theresa Maitland. Learn more.

JUNE
6

Chianti: Travel With Tar Heels, GAA Member Exclusive

Embrace the bewitching enchantment, bucolic ambiance and charismatic culture of Chianti when you travel with Tar Heels June 6-14. Learn more.

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GAA MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Mack Shih ’14, Life Member

Mack won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Mack 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: Telling a Fateful Tale

The text message read something like, “I have ALS. I need you to tell my story.” So Jeff Mittelstadt ’07 (MBA) quit his day job and learned to cry quietly behind the camera as he filmed the final years of Chris Lucash’s life.

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