| Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | APRIL 2021 |
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News from Carolina Alumni Review |
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There’s an open call for suggestions of new names for three campus buildings whose original names were removed last year because of their namesakes’ ties to white supremacy. |
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The challenges include a $100 million revenues-spending mismatch, $200 million in COVID-19 costs and the need to make a dent in a large backlog of deferred maintenance. |
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A doula, a graduate mentor, a solar energy researcher and a career development director have received the 2021 University awards for advocates of gender equity. |
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The Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward and Kenan-Flagler Business School are working together to honor approximately 120 enslaved people buried on the edge of Chapel Hill. |
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Austin O’Connor finished the season with a perfect 13-0 record and is the Tar Heels’ sixth national champion, the first since T.J. Jaworsky ’95 won the title in his senior year. |
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Happenings at the GAA |
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If you’ve ever visited Gary at The Crunkleton on Franklin Street, you know you’re in for a good time and a whole lot of knowledge. Sign up by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on April 6 (tonight!), and you’ll get nine different bourbons and a tasting mat, shipped right to your door. Gary will walk you through each flavor profile on Thursday, April 15. GAA members save $20. Sign up today. |
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Don’t miss out on GAA member-exclusive merch coming this month: #GDTBATH tumblers. Two easy steps to get ready: Become a GAA member, and download the UNC Alumni app. The arrival of these very Carolina tumblers will be announced first on the UNC Alumni app. |
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There’s a lot of engaging opportunities being offered by the GAA and UNC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at what’s new, what’s entertaining and what’s thought-provoking. Click in, and learn more. |
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Bring your appetite and reminisce about our favorite college town’s restaurants with Bill Smith, James Beard Award finalist and long-time chef at Crook’s Corner, on Thursday, April 22. Tune in. |
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From the Calendar |
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Grab a virtual bite with Carolina Public Humanities and Philip Gura to talk about William Apess.
GAA members save $6 on the series. Learn more. |
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Take to your own canvases to create Rameses and a baby ram that will work together as one masterpiece. GAA members save $10-$15. Learn more. |
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Click in with Freddie Kiger ’74 and hear how UNC navigated its precarious way through the Civil War. Available until May 4. GAA members save $10. Learn more. |
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Celebrate Earth Day with Linda Bell, and learn how to make your containers work for you. Learn more. |
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Peter Glyn Mallinson ’81, Life Member
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Peter won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Peter 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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