| Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | SEPTEMBER 2020 |
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One week after classes began and with infections on the rise, Carolina made national headlines by switching from its plan to house and teach most students on campus. |
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News from Carolina Alumni Review |
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The University continues to monitor those who tested positive on campus and will accommodate those with unsafe home situations and weak internet, among others. |
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From risk to recovery, the odds are stacked against those with obesity, UNC researchers found, and raises concerns about the impact of obesity on the effectiveness of a future vaccine. |
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Fifteen people were found in violation of UNC’s policy in cases brought to light after the media fought the University’s efforts to keep the records private. |
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The winningest active coach in Division I and the first to lead an ACC team to four consecutive College World Series appearances will turn over the reins to longtime assistant Scott Forbes. |
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Elijah Heyward ’18 (PhD) has always been interested a richer, more complete American story. As COO of the International African American Museum, now rising on the Charleston waterfront, he’s getting the chance to build that narrative from the ground up. Heyward is profiled in the July/August issue of the Carolina Alumni Review. |
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Happenings at the GAA |
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Our popular N.C. History series is now virtual. Click in with Freddie Kiger ’74 (’77 MAT) and dive deep into UNC’s history, discover the details of the Wright brothers’ pivotal first flight and more. GAA members save $10 per webinar. Check it out. |
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Start or complete your limited-edition campus scenes ornament collection today. These landmark ornaments are crafted in N.C. and are available exclusively for GAA members. Learn more. |
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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. Click in, and learn more. |
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From the Calendar |
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Take a look at the beauty of invention at Kitty Hawk by the Wright brothers with Freddie Kiger ’74. GAA members save $10. Learn more. |
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Take a virtual seminar on “How World War II Spread Across the Globe in 1941.” GAA members save $5. Learn more. |
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Take a virtual seminar on “The Public University and American Democracy.” GAA members save $5. Learn more. |
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Click in with Anne Cabell ’12 (MPH) for an interactive discussion and video about beekeeping. Learn more. |
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Gail McLaughlin Peck ’96, Annual Member
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Gail won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Gail 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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