Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | JUNE 2020 |
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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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News from Carolina Alumni Review
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Happenings at the GAA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W. Edwin McMahan ’66, Life Member
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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.”
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Become a GAA member today, and you might be randomly selected as an upcoming GAA Member of the Month.
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