| Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | MARCH 2023 |
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Faculty Asks University, Trustees to Pump Brakes on New School |
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The Faculty Council passed a resolution asking “no further action” be taken on the controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership until they can “properly discuss” the proposal.
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News from Carolina Alumni Review |
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State Dept. Honors UNC for Number of Fulbright Recipients |
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UNC was recognized as one of several universities that produced the largest number of Fulbright scholars in the 2022–23 cycle.
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Panel Divided on Merits of Affirmative Action in Admissions |
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A panel on affirmative action that included three professors who specialize in economics, linguistics and law couldn’t come to consensus last week about whether race should be considered a factor in college admissions, though one panelist was adamant it should not. Read more. |
New School of Government Dean Named |
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Aimee Wall ’97 (JD, ’98 MPH), senior associate dean at the School of Government, will replace Mike Smith ’78 (JD), who retired last year after serving more than three decades.
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How much do you know about UNC news as reported by the Carolina Alumni Review? The next Carolina News Quiz drops March 17. |
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Happenings at the GAA |
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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 Frank Brenner ’75. |
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Coming home to Blue Heaven? Become a GAA member and get Chapel Hill deals like discounts at Johnny T-shirt, UNC Student Stores, The Carolina Inn, Carolina Performing Arts and PlayMakers Repertory Company. GAA members access discounts on the UNC Alumni app. |
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From the Calendar
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Dine and discuss issues with Amir Barzin ’06 of the UNC School of Medicine. GAA members save $20. Details.
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Meet up with Tar Heels for a night of family fun with complimentary Mad Popper popcorn. GAA members save $5. Details.
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Save the date: Back for its 32nd year, the reception provides an opportunity for state opinion leaders to speak about UNC. Details.
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Save the date: Meet up with old friends and make new memories with Heels. Details.
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Merrill Tucker Griffin ’72, Life Member |
Merrill won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. Merrill 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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