Now available online (thanks to the great work of DigitalNC): issues of East Wind, 1993-2006. Known as "the Asian-American Student Voice," the magazine was produced by the Asian Students Assocation at UNC. digitalnc.org/newspapers/eas… UNC Asian American Center

Graduate students and researchers: apply now for funding opportunities to use the resources available in the Wilson Library, UNC Chapel Hill's special collections. Learn more about the Fellowships and apply by 1/31: go.unc.edu/WilsonFellowsh…

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 ⬇️

On this day in 1973, Upendo Lounge opened in Chase Cafeteria. Upendo came about as a result of advocacy by The Black Student Movement for a dedicated social and meeting space for Black students at Carolina. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b84110…

Wishing a happy 60th birthday to this promising young basketball player. #GoHeels

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-Chapel Hill. Read about it here: go.unc.edu/BlackCarolinaB…

We recently learned that the UNC System Board of Governors has its own theme song. The "Fanfare for the Board of Governors" was composed by a UNCSA student in 2008. soundcloud.com/heckmanmusic/f…. This begs the question: when can we get a fanfare for the Archives?

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. 🪴

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

"I wish in the name of these hundreds and thousands yet to come to thank you." Frank Porter Graham's 1931 thank you note for the Bell Tower is emblematic of the gratitude we feel for all donors on today's #GiveUNC Day. giveunc.unc.edu/cause/universi…

Thanks to Carolina Pride Alum Network (CPAN) members, a digital exhibit has opened at UNC Library. 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

Hooper Schultz '14 is a Ph.D. candidate in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences UNC History. His work is focused on gathering oral histories of people in the LGBTQIA+ community with Southern Oral History Program to add to our state's rich history #PrideWeek ow.ly/nV4F50NFSba

On this day in 1963, Malcolm X spoke at Memorial Hall at UNC. Read more about his visit to Durham and Chapel Hill in this NC Miscellany blog post from Sarah Carrier: blogs.lib.unc.edu/ncm/2017/06/24…

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/flaspoehl…

This Wednesday 5/10, we have the grand Fearrington Reading Room reserved for your graduation photos. Learn more: go.unc.edu/WilsonPhotoDay

On this day in 1942, the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School at UNC was formally commissioned. Over the next three and a half years nearly 20,000 Naval cadets would complete training programs in Chapel Hill.

New on our blog: a look at segregated spaces at UNC in the early 1950s. blogs.lib.unc.edu/uarms/2023/05/…

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-purpo…