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Out of the Blue





Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association  |  MAY 2020

Staying Connected

There’s a lot going on at the GAA and at UNC related to  COVID-19 . Take a look at what’s new, what’s needed and how you can help, and how we can help you.

News from Carolina Alumni Review

All News

Promise of Remdesivir Focuses Anew on Baric Lab

“This is a game-changer for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 and provides hope to many infected,” said Ralph Baric, UNC’s Kenan Distinguished Professor of epidemiology.

Research Accelerator Fund to Support COVID-19 Research

“Our researchers and experts will solve the challenges at hand, and to do so, they need our support,” says Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz. The COVID-19 Research Accelerator Fund provides a new way to support UNC research focused on COVID-19 testing, treatment and prevention.

Carolina Aiming for Student Return to Campus in August

In a notice that went to all students and to others on the campus Tuesday, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said he and others at the University are working on a plan to have the students back on campus in August..

Football Program Receives Major Gift

Carolina Athletics and The Rams Club announce their largest gift in history with a transformational commitment to support the football program.

Court Rules UNC Must Release Sexual Assault Records

The N.C. Supreme Court rules against the University’s intent to keep private the records of disciplinary action against students found to have violated sexual assault policy.

Tar Heels Together

The University has launched a new area of unc.edu designed to highlight virtual engagement opportunities across campus.

Happenings at the GAA

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Tar Heel Trivia: Zoom Edition

Click in on Wednesday, May 20, for an evening of trivia fun with Tar Heels from the comfort of your kitchen, couch or home office. Be sure to study up on your UNC history, sports, landmarks, arts and culture. Round up a team, or get paired up with new Tar Heel friends. Learn more.

Give the Gift of GAA Membership

Celebrate the newest members of our alumni family and help the class of 2020 new grad in your life stay connected to This Place with the gift of a GAA membership. Valuable perks include unlimited career coaching sessions, our Online Alumni Directory, a 20% discount on diploma frames at UNC Student Stores and more.

Our Carolina Stories

For many years, a member of the GAA Board of Directors has presented a “My Carolina Story” at each of the board’s quarterly meetings. One of the most memorable was offered by longtime GAA Treasurer Anthony E. “Tony” Rand ’61 (’64 LLBJD), who, sadly, passed away on May 1.  Hear his story.

Enter to Win Carolina Coasters

Head over to the UNC Alumni app, and become a member today for a chance to win one of three wooden Tar Heel coaster sets from now until Friday, May 15, at noon (EDT). Winners will be contacted via app notification.

Expanded Alumni Career Services and Virtual Coaching

For an extended time, we’re expanding some alumni career services to all alumni, including virtual coffee chats, Tar Heel Advising Network and recorded webinars. GAA members also have access to additional complimentary career coaching sessions.

Tar Heels: Read Carolina Alumni Review Today

All Tar Heels have access to the newest issue of the Carolina Alumni Review through May 10. The Review helps connect alumni of all ages, through all walks of life, and provides meaningful advertisement opportunities. Enjoy unlimited access to every issue of the Review by becoming a GAA member today.

GAA Member of the Month

Barbara Kessler Howard ’92, Life Member

Barbara won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Barbara was selected at random from GAA members currently subscribed to “Out of the Blue.”
Become a GAA member today, and you might be randomly selected as an upcoming GAA Member of the Month.

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