| Newsletter of the UNC General Alumni Association | MAY 2023 |
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The Next GAA President |
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The UNC General Alumni Association announced Veronica Mora Flaspoehler ’08 will become president July 17.
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News from Carolina Alumni Review |
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Pence Comes to UNC to Warn Against the Woke Agenda |
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In a speech to UNC students on campus last week that drew mild protests, former Vice President Mike Pence said American freedom is under attack.
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Faculty Council Chooses New Leader |
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With looming battles over a controversial new school, Beth Moracco ’92 (MPH, ’99 PhD) was elected chair of the faculty.
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Dozens Receive NSF Fellowships |
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This year’s recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program go to students in chemistry, geography, neuroscience and more.
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Look for the May/June issue of the Review to hit your mailbox soon. Some of the stories you’ll find:
• As Sutton’s turns 100, an alumnus writes what the Chapel Hill institution meant to him and his career.
• How two alumni created the iconic nutritional label shoppers rely on.
• The lifelong battle of one alumnus to protect natural spaces in North Carolina and beyond.
Thank you for being a GAA member. |
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Happenings at the GAA |
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The GAA staff invite you to drop in on May 31 for the last day on the job for President Doug Dibbert ’70. All are welcome, let us know you’ll be there.
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A member of the GAA Board of Directors presents a “My Carolina Story” at each meeting. Hear from the next GAA president, Veronica Mora Flaspoehler ’08. |
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Help the new grad in your life stay connected to The Southern Part of Heaven with the gift of GAA membership. Perks include: unlimited Alumni Career Services, diploma frame discounts and more. Gift now. |
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Bark at the Bosh is May 9, and the GAA is giving one lucky member the first pitch, tickets, dinner and swag. Download and log in to the UNC Alumni app, and tap the “enter to win” tile. Details.
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From the Calendar
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Click in with us for our current N.C. History Series, happening now until June 16, with Freddie Kiger ’74 (’77 MAT). GAA members save $10. Details.
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Meet up with old friends and make new memories with Heels, May 11-14. Details.
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Learn about strategies for identifying strengths and weaknesses to help you find a career that aligns with your skill set. Details.
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Triangle Tar Heels sold out our behind-the-scenes tour at DPAC in a hurry. But, there’s still time to meet up with Heels for WICKED on Sept. 7. GAA members save $30. Details.
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Norbou Etienne Buchler
’96, Annual Member |
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Norbou, to claim your $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt, email membership@unc.edu by May 31. |
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Norbou was randomly selected from GAA members currently subscribed to “Out of the Blue.” |
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