| Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | AUGUST 2021 |
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Carolina fans have had 13 Tar Heels to cheer on during the pandemic-delayed 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo. Eight have been playing for U.S. teams and five for other countries.
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News from Carolina Alumni Review |
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David Boliek Jr. ’90 of Fayetteville is the new board chair.
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The Faculty Council passed a resolution supporting the chancellor and opposing a change of leadership.
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At the beginning of the pandemic, the department projected revenue losses of $30 million to $52 million but has managed to keep them to less than $6 million.
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THRIVE planners say the program will be fully operational beginning in January.
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The incident prompted the chancellor to expand security around the Unsung Founder Memorial, including putting up fences and increasing police presence.
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Happenings at the GAA |
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The Summer Olympic Games are in Tokyo, but the Tar Heel Olympics are at your house. Compete for true blue swag in our very Carolina “faux-lympic” events, happening until Aug. 8, all while wearing your most spirited Tar Heel gear. Let the games begin. |
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Click in with Freddie Kiger ’74 (’77 MAT) for an encore of our popular virtual N.C. History series (and check out a sneak peek). Discover Fort Fisher’s imperative role in the Civil War, the legendary life of Michael Jordan ’86, the history of N.C.’s shipwrecked coast and more. Sign up to view these prerecorded classes by Aug. 31. GAA members save $10 per virtual class. Become a GAA member, and sign up today. |
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From the Calendar |
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A Day in the Life With Young Alumni |
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Hear from three Heels on what their current work-life day-to-day looks like. Learn more. |
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Applying to college is an exciting and stressful time in a student’s life, and it’s no picnic for parents either. Prepare with experts. Complimentary for GAA members. Learn more. |
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Click in for the do’s and don’ts of first-time buying with Norman Block ’71 (’78 JD, ’78 MBA), adjunct professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School. Learn more. |
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Talk meats, sauces and more about what makes barbecue the most discussable food in the South with Dr. John Shelton Reed, UNC Professor Emeritus. Learn more. |
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Amy Duke Grove ’93, Life Member
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Amy won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Amy 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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