Introduction In this paper, I have two main objectives which are providing an overview of the academic year 2007-2008 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and also detailing a specific event that occurred during this year. I will begin by explaining some of the events that took place. These include: UNC being gifted $5 million to carry out research on natural disasters, the Morrison dorm being renovated, and gospel vocalist Al Green performing at the Carolina Performing Arts’ season opener. However, in this paper, I will be discussing the kidnapping and murder of UNC student body president Eve Carson and arguing why this event was the most important of the year. Eve Carson’s death was described as horrific and unprecedented.
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The donor of this large sum of money remains anonymous, but these funds allowed the university to accept 30% more students into its honors program. The Carolina Honors Program has long been nationally recognized as one of the best and most accessible in the country. Additionally, 58% of Carolina Honors Program participants reported that their invitation to the program played a very significant role in their decision to attend Carolina.
On February 7, 2008, UNC held a science forum series at the Morehead Planetarium on performance-enhancing drugs (A closer look at steroids, 2008). The forum, entitled “Freedom at Any Cost,” was open to the public. “Freedom at Any Cost” took a look at many aspects of steroids, including the science behind these substances and the various ways that they can affect the human body. The forum began with an introduction by a speaker and was followed by open discussion within small …show more content…
Gospel artist Aretha Franklin was scheduled to perform in his place, but had to cancel her appearance. Al Green is a gospel music artist and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member. Green has won a total of nine Grammys and is most known for his hit records, including “Let’s Stay Together” and “Tired of Being Alone” (Shealey, 2007). “While we were disappointed to hear about Aretha’s cancellation, we are thrilled that we have these fabulous artists to help us celebrate the beginning of our third season,” said Emil Kang, executive director for the arts at
The donor of this large sum of money remains anonymous, but these funds allowed the university to accept 30% more students into its honors program. The Carolina Honors Program has long been nationally recognized as one of the best and most accessible in the country. Additionally, 58% of Carolina Honors Program participants reported that their invitation to the program played a very significant role in their decision to attend Carolina.
On February 7, 2008, UNC held a science forum series at the Morehead Planetarium on performance-enhancing drugs (A closer look at steroids, 2008). The forum, entitled “Freedom at Any Cost,” was open to the public. “Freedom at Any Cost” took a look at many aspects of steroids, including the science behind these substances and the various ways that they can affect the human body. The forum began with an introduction by a speaker and was followed by open discussion within small …show more content…
Gospel artist Aretha Franklin was scheduled to perform in his place, but had to cancel her appearance. Al Green is a gospel music artist and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member. Green has won a total of nine Grammys and is most known for his hit records, including “Let’s Stay Together” and “Tired of Being Alone” (Shealey, 2007). “While we were disappointed to hear about Aretha’s cancellation, we are thrilled that we have these fabulous artists to help us celebrate the beginning of our third season,” said Emil Kang, executive director for the arts at