Out of the Blue, UNC General Alumni Association

Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | NOV. 2022

Lawyers Representing UNC and Harvard Argue Supreme Court Case

On Oct. 31, lawyers faced skeptical questions from the U.S. Supreme Court, which seems poised to rethink — and make dramatic changes to — the role of race in American college admissions. Read more.

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More Campus Buildings Found to Have Lead in Water

The University reported in October it had found lead in the drinking water in five additional buildings on campus, including in two residence halls. Read more.

Homecoming 2022

After a two-year break, the GAA hosted the Homecoming Bell Tower Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 29, complete with all the very Carolina fun! See photos.

UNC Leads New Behavioral Health Center

The new Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center is funded by a $4.5 million, five-year grant from the national Health Resources and Services Administration and will collect, analyze and report data to help local, state and federal decision makers understand health workforce needs. Read more.

Happy 229th, Carolina

University Day, the annual commemoration of Oct. 12, 1793, when the cornerstone was laid for Old East, celebrated teaching, research, and service. Read more.

Happenings at the GAA

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Game Night Giveaway Coming Nov. 21

Challenge your crew to a game of Tar Heel checkers (check it — the king pieces are little basketballs 🏀). Three lucky GAA members will win a Carolina court board game set. Become a GAA member, and enter to win on the UNC Alumni app.

Climb the Bell Tower Before Kickoff

The GAA opens all 256 steps of the Bell Tower on home football Saturdays for Tar Heels and friends. See the schedule, and make the climb.

Chapel Hill Toffee Pecan Pie

Ring, ring! It’s your new favorite Thanksgiving recipe on the line, direct from the pages of the Carolina Alumni Review magazine. See the recipe. (Plus, watch us whip one up.)

Our Carolina Stories

A member of the GAA Board of Directors presents a “My Carolina Story” at each of the board’s quarterly meetings. Hear from GAA board member Veronica Flaspoehler ’08.

Limited-Edition Davie Poplar Ornament

The beautiful Davie Poplar ornament — new in the collectible series — has been released exclusively for GAA members in the Alumni Store. Become a GAA member, and shop.

From the Calendar

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NOV

2022 Mid-Term Election Community Conversation

Click in with Carolina Public Humanities to discuss state and national elections. GAA members save $30 on the series. Details.

NOV

Authoritarianism and Autocracies in Modern Europe

Click in with Carolina Public Humanities to see how democracies become vulnerable to anti-democratic ideas. GAA members save $15 on one seminar per semester. Details.

NOV

Chapel Hill: Dine With UNC Faculty

Dine with Geoffrey Sayre-McCord in a small-group setting. GAA members save $10. Details.

NOV

Chapel Hill: Clef Hangers Fall Concert

Enjoy a festive a cappella evening with the Clef Hangers at their staple concert. Tickets $20, $10 for students. Details.

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Chapel Hill: A Cappella Holiday Concert

Save the date to hark the sounds of Carolina a cappella winter and holiday songs. Details.

GAA Member of the Month

Candice Page O’Beirne ’06, Life Member

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