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Out of the Blue



Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association  |  JUNE 2020

Fall Semester Set to Start Aug. 10

Based on advice from infectious disease and public health experts, UNC’s leaders plan to start classes eight days earlier than originally scheduled and finish the term before Thanksgiving.

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UNC Scientists Will Test ‘Rescue Drug’

Researchers could know within two months whether a therapy developed by the pharmaceutical maker Eli Lilly could stop the progression of the COVID-19 virus in vulnerable patients.

Alumni Elected, Appointed to GAA Board

At a yet-to-be rescheduled Annual Alumni Luncheon, Jill Silverstein Gammon ’70 of Raleigh will be installed as chair of the GAA Board of Directors, succeeding Rich Leonard ’71 of Raleigh.

Business School Set to Expand With Gift

UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is planning a building expansion that will enable it to grow its undergraduate program at least 50 percent, thanks to the school’s largest individual gift.

New Head of Student Affairs Starts Aug. 1

Amy Johnson comes to Carolina from Eastern Washington University, where she was dean of students and associate vice president for student life for seven years.

Happenings at the GAA

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Tar Heel Business Survey

Are you a Tar Heel with hiring input at your company, or do you have interest in a virtual career fair with Heels? Do you have a business that other Tar Heels can support in N.C. or other Carolina Club areas? Take this survey to help us learn about your business and opportunities to connect you with alumni during these unprecedented times.

Very Carolina Fun at Home

Sometimes all you need is a little fun. We’ve put together some activities for Tar Heels at home, complete with our best bakes from the GAA, a virtual hunt for Rameses, Carolina tunes and more. Check it out.

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. Hear from Chair-elect Dana Simpson ’96.

Tar Heel Trivia: Zoom Edition, Round Two

Click in on Wednesday, June 10, 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 matched up with new Tar Heel friends. Learn more.

B-I-N-G-O

Head over to the UNC Alumni app, and become a member today to click in for Tar Heel Bingo. GAA members can sign up before Friday, June 5, at noon (EDT). Bingo calls will be announced daily during the week of June 8. Winners will receive a Great Day to Be a Tar Heel pint glass.

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.

Virtual Lunches With Carolina Faculty

Click in with Carolina Public Humanities’ Max Owre ’04 (MA, ’08 PhD) for Virtual Lunch With Friends and Strangers: Conversations With Faculty. Don’t miss this complimentary six-part series of one-on-one talks with Tar Heels as they discuss leading figures in history and discover new things about impressive people.

GAA Member of the Month

W. Edwin McMahan ’66, Life Member

Ed won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Ed 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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