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Since 2015, #UNC Archives Instagram (@uncarchives) has shared nearly 900 posts, bringing Carolina history to your feed.
From an 1850s photo of Tar Heels to the first Black undergraduates in 1955, discover how the University’s past comes to life unc.live/4neRbzR
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The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center has digitized more than 630,000 newspapers, yearbooks, photos and other items from 320 partners in all 100 counties – bringing North Carolina history to everyone. Learn more about the DigitalNC initiative. stories.unc.edu/a-shared-pur…
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This Wednesday 5/10, we have the grand Fearrington Reading Room reserved for your graduation photos. Learn more: go.unc.edu/WilsonPhotoDay
Graduating students: take graduation photos in @WilsonLibUNC before you graduate! On Wednesday 5/10, The Fearrington Reading Room, one of the most iconic and beautiful spaces on campus, will be open for students to take graduation photos. Learn more: go.unc.edu/WilsonPhotoDay
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From the Carolina Alumni Review: Flaspoehler Chosen as Next GAA President
After a nationwide search, the GAA has announced the appointment of Veronica Mora Flaspoehler ’08 as the GAA’s next president, effective July 17.
Read on: alumni.unc.edu/news/flaspoeh…
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Thanks to Carolina Pride Alum Network (CPAN) members, a digital exhibit has opened at @UNCLibrary. Learn how the interactive exhibit provides a digital map that pinpoints #UNC campus spaces that are relevant to members of the LGBTQIA+ community unc.live/3o1sVZn
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Hooper Schultz '14 is a Ph.D. candidate in the @unccollege @UNChistory. His work is focused on gathering oral histories of people in the LGBTQIA+ community with @SOHPoralhistory to add to our state's rich history #PrideWeek ow.ly/nV4F50NFSba
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Today, challenges offered throughout the day can maximize the impact of your gift. Once 50 gifts are made to the University Libraries, a $5,000 challenge gift from Carolina parents Alfred T. Hamilton III ’94 and Braden Davis Hamilton will be unlocked. go.unc.edu/GiveLib2023T
ALT Challenges, University Libraries. $5,000 for 50 gifts
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Thirty years ago this week, a different sort of March Madness in Chapel Hill. Thousands of Deadheads descended for two sold-out shows in the Dean Dome. "Peace, pot and microdot, that's our motto," said one fan. Tents and sleeping bags all over town amid the aroma of the weed. 🪴
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The University Libraries has released a revised Black and Carolina Blue Tour website. The tour introduces students and visitors to local histories of slavery, racism, memorialization and activism at @UNC. Read about it here: go.unc.edu/BlackCarolinaBlue…
ALT Black & Carolina Blue Tour graphic.
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Students: don't miss your opportunity to see our materials on Omar ibn Said. Due to their fragile nature, these student-centered sessions are a rare opportunity to see these items up-close and IRL. Register for one of our three sessions below ⬇️
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Graduate students and researchers: apply now for funding opportunities to use the resources available in the @WilsonLibUNC's special collections. Learn more about the Fellowships and apply by 1/31: go.unc.edu/WilsonFellowships
ALT Wilson Special Collections Library Fellowships. Fellowships in Research, teaching and rare book collection.
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Congratulations to María R. Estorino, who has been appointed #UNC vice provost for University Libraries and University librarian. I'm excited that she will continue to provide collaborative and community-focused leadership for Carolina. unc.live/3XIhKl5
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Joni Mitchell and James Taylor on Franklin Street, 1970 hippietipi.wordpress.com/201…
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Wilson Library is closed today and break hours start next week. While the research room is closed through January 3, it reopens with extended hours on Tuesday evenings with appointments available until 7pm! Check all hours at library.unc.edu/hours
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Henry Owl, a member of the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians, was the first American Indian student to attend UNC. Owl attended Carolina in 1928 and graduated the following year with a Master of Arts in History. Learn more from @uncarchives’ blog: go.unc.edu/m7NWy
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Karen Parker ’65, the first Black woman to enroll as an undergraduate at #UNC and a #UNCHussman alumna, will receive a Distinguished Alumna Award during the annual University Day celebration Oct. 12, which celebrates UNC's 229th birthday.
#BlackPioneer #UNCBlackHistory 🤎🖤✊🏾
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While looking for something else, came across this story about one of the most interesting moments in UNC history (from the Chapel Hill weekly, Nov. 1943, via @ncdhc). German POWs would also work at Lenoir the following year. newspapers.digitalnc.org/lcc…
ALT Excerpt from newspaper article with the headline "40 Italian Prisoners of War Are Working in University Eating Hall."
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Who’s ready for some #uncbasketball?? The NCC Gallery is! Swing by @WilsonLibUNCto see our new display of #unc #ncaachampionship souvenirs.
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Coming up on 10/13! Join us for a panel discussion on "On These Grounds: Slavery and the University." The project documents slavery as it relates to the founding of universities across the country, using archival data. go.unc.edu/Grounds
ALT On These Grounds Slavery and the University. Featuring Chaitra Powell, Curator of the Southern Historical Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill; Caroline Emmons, Elliott Professor of History at Hampden-Sydney College; and Sarah Almond, Archival & Digital Projects Librarian at Hampden-Sydney College. Happening on Thursday, October 13, 2022 3-4PM.
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Wilson Library will close at 4 p.m. today.
Some libraries are closing early today (9/30) due to Hurricane Ian.
- The Health Sciences Library will close at 3 p.m.
- The Law Library will close at 3 p.m.
- The Music Library will close at 2 p.m.
- The Stone Center Library will close at 3 p.m.
ALT Libraries Closed -- see our website for more details. library.unc.edu/hours.