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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:The Mind of an Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:Understanding your client is imperative for any successful attorney and/or entrepreneur.  Learn from Bernard Bell\, the Executive Director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has spent the majority of his career as both a Corporate Sales and Marketing Executive and an Entrepreneur\, and most recently\, an Academic. Bernard also serves as a Professor of the Practice in the program\, teaching almost 200+ plus students annually in his Shuford Capstone Class.  \nAbout the Speaker: Bernard Bell is Executive Director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill\, where he also serves as Professor of the Practice\, teaching over 200 students annually in his Shuford Capstone Class. He is CEO of Urban Media Solutions\, a consulting firm advising founders and startups on raising capital\, product launch\, digital transformation\, and e-commerce strategies with a focus on the urban consumer. \nBell’s extensive career includes senior executive positions at Urban One\, Tribune Media\, HGTV\, Discovery Channel\, and IBM. Originally from Greensboro\, NC\, he holds both a BA and MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. \nThis is a recorded interview at the UNC Curtis Media Center and is not open to public attendance. The conversation will be available to view on the Institute’s website and LinkedIn following the taping.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/the-mind-of-an-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:UNC Curtis Media Center
CATEGORIES:Institute for Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:LAA Book Club with Jennifer Puryear '95 and Professor Bill Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Professor Bill Marshall discusses “The First Gentleman” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson\, sharing his insights from serving as deputy counsel to the president and deputy assistant to the president during the Clinton Administration. \nEmail Brian Stern at brian.stern@unc.edu to join the LAA book club email list for updates. \nRegister by April 17
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/save-the-date-laa-book-club-with-jennifer-puryear-95-and-professor-bill-marshall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion with the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering to discuss entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a fast-growing\, interdisciplinary field that integrates engineering\, mathematics\, medicine\, and science to improve human health and quality of life. In the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering\, students are given access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities at both NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. This unique relationship offers students a wealth of opportunities for research\, group collaboration\, coursework\, and exposure to experts in medicine and engineering. The mission of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is to unite engineering and medicine to improve lives. Our department’s three core values are: innovate\, collaborate and translate. With more than 50 primary teaching and research faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate\, master’s and doctoral students\, the Joint Department is on track to realize its ambitious vision of becoming a leader in real-world results: faculty productivity\, student accomplishment and entrepreneurial success. \nNo public attendance allowed\, discussion will be recorded
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/lampe-joint-department-of-biomedical-engineering/
LOCATION:UNC Curtis Media Center
CATEGORIES:Institute for Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
CREATED:20251113T172118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T154335Z
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SUMMARY:Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make it? Commencement will be available via livestream.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/commencement-5/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Events,Important Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
CREATED:20260122T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T184907Z
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SUMMARY:Classes Begin; Externship Orientation; Summer Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/classes-begin-externship-orientation-summer-registration-closes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
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SUMMARY:State of the School Address
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Law State of the School Address \nJoin UNC School of Law leaders for an update on the happenings in the halls of Carolina Law\, including our second-consecutive No. 18 best law schools ranking. The virtual event outlines our successes\, our future\, and the path forward.  \n 
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/state-of-the-school-address-2/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Home Page Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
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SUMMARY:DDI Board Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to support aspiring board members who want to learn more about corporate board service. Topics include the job of a director\, the skills needed and how to develop them\, realistic approaches to advancing your candidacy for a board of directors’ position\, and evaluating companies and opportunities. We will form Peer Pods for those interested. Following the program\, each Peer Pod will meet with a group leader three times (for an hour) before the end of the year. This is an opportunity to work on skills discussed at the Boot Camp. Enrollment is limited and based upon application.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/ddi-board-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Rizzo Center\, 150 DuBose Home Lane\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
CATEGORIES:DDI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
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SUMMARY:Aaron Gard with Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Institute for Innovation Executive Director\, Aaron Gard\, speaking to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce about entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. The Chamber is a network of entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community leaders committed to economic growth\, collaboration\, and meaningful impact across the Cape Fear region.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/aaron-gard-with-wilmington-minority-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC
CATEGORIES:Institute for Innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day—no classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/memorial-day-no-classes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Important Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
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SUMMARY:Faculty Lunch and Learn with Professor John Coyle
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the UNC Law Alumni Association\, Carolina Law Professor John Coyle\, explores how U.S. courts navigate the tangled and often contradictory choice‑of‑law rules in terrorism cases.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/faculty-lunch-and-learn-with-professor-john-coyle/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
CREATED:20260219T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T184853Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship In The Age of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Institute for Innovation Executive Director\, Aaron Gard\, speaking to Outer Banks Entrepreneurs about entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. Outer Banks Entrepreneurs is a vibrant hub of women’s empowerment\, connection\, and success! Based in the scenic Outer Banks of North Carolina\, with additional chapters in Elizabeth City\, NC\, and Chesapeake\, Virginia\, this is not just an organization – it’s a thriving community of female artists\, business professionals\, crafters\, direct sellers\, non-profit organizations\, and service providers.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/aaron-gard-speaks-to-obe/
LOCATION:Kitty Hawk\, NC
CATEGORIES:Institute for Innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260626T181145
CREATED:20260122T185035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185136Z
UID:16105-1781827200-1781913599@law.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Juneteenth—no classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/juneteenth-no-classes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Important Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T115256Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Law Alumni Reception at the NCBA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Carolina Law for an alumni reception during the North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meeting. \n 
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/carolina-law-alumni-reception-at-the-ncba-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Westin Charlotte\, 601 S College St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143235Z
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SUMMARY:LAA Book Club with Jennifer Puryear ’95\, Professor Leigh Osofsky\, and Professor Kathleen Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer Puryear ’95\, Professor Kathleen Thomas\, and Leigh Osofsky for a compelling virtual book club conversation exploring The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and The Stories That Define Us by John J. Lennon. Together\, they’ll delve into the book’s powerful examination of justice\, narrative\, and the human stories that shape our understanding of crime and punishment.
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/laa-book-club-with-jennifer-puryear-95-professor-leigh-osofsky-and-professor-kathleen-thomas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
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SUMMARY:Law Alumni Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Law Alumni Association (LAA) welcomes all Carolina Law alumni back home to Chapel Hill for Law Alumni Weekend\, October 9-10\, 2026.   \nWith an exciting program of celebration and connection\, Law Alumni Weekend will remind you how Carolina Law shaped your path and why this community still feels like home.   \nRegister and reserve your hotel below by September 30\, 2026 to reserve your spot – Law Alumni Weekend wouldn’t be the same without you.  \nREGISTER NOW\nProgram & Itinerary \nFriday\, October 9\, 2026  \nAfternoon: A Fall Day in Chapel Hill – Options include: \n\nFranklin Street Restaurants and Shops\n\nSuggested stop at TOPO featuring The Carolina Counsel\, a custom cocktail celebrating Law Alumni Weekend.\n\nMorehead Planetarium \nAckland Art Museum \nCarolina Basketball Museum \nSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Campus \nCenter for Risk\, Resilience\, Climate and the Environment (R2E2) 2nd Annual Conference \n\n\n\n\n\n Evening: LAA Awards Dinner\, 6-9 p.m. at the Carolina Club \n\nJoin us for dinner to honor our 2026 LAA alumni award winners:\n\nLifetime Achievement Award Honorees\n\nJim Delany ’73  \nWade Hargrove ’65   \nRichard Stevens ’74   \n\n\nDistinguished Alumni Award Honorees \n\nPat Brown ’86   \nElizabeth Luck ’89   \nWilson White ’06   \n\n\nEmerging Leader Award Honoree \n\nZac Long ’12   \n\n\nProfessor S. Elizabeth Gibson Award for Faculty Excellence Honoree \n\nProfessor Bill Marshall \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026 \nMorning and Afternoon: Carolina Law Community Activities  \n\nC-PILO Fun Run | 7:45-10 a.m. \n\nThe Carolina Public Interest Law Organization (CPILO) is hosting a fun 5K run/walk. Proceeds will go directly towards funding grants for Carolina Law students who accept unpaid summer internships in public interest law. \n\n\nPro Bono Experience | 9-11 a.m. \n\nFor alumni who can practice in North Carolina\, we will be holding a Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Project. We hope to have 10-15 alumni join and support ten student participants. \n\n\nFaculty Lunch and Learn: The Trial of Harriet Justus with Professor Joe Kennedy |  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n\nIn a striking legal experiment that blurs the lines between science fiction and courtroom reality\, three artificial intelligence systems (ChatGPT\, Claude\, and Grok) will act as jurors in a mock trial that was based on a real juvenile case from North Carolina. \n\n\nGame Watch | Time TBD due to football schedule \n\nHosted at Might as Well on Franklin Street \n\n\n\n   Evening: Milestone Reunions\, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Carolina Club  \n\nThe Class of 1986\, 1996\, 2006\, and 2016 will gather for special dinners celebrating our Carolina Law connection and the community we helped build. \n\nCourtesy Hotel Blocks \nOptional hotel blocks are reserved for your convenience: \n\nRizzo Center: (919) 913-2098\, $236\, room block closes August 10. \nHampton Inn & Suites: (919) 969-6988\, $239\, room block closes August 25. \nResidence Inn by Marriott: (919) 933-4848\, $131\, room block closes September 7. \nCarolina Inn: (984) 276-1756\, $359\, room block closes September 9; group code is ULAW and if you are calling in\, you can reference Law Alumni Weekend. \nCourtyard by Marriott: (919) 883-0700\, $199\, room block closes September 9.  \nGraduate Chapel Hill: (919) 442-9000\, $295\, room block closes September 9. \nHyatt Place Chapel Hill: (919) 929-9511\, $239\, room block closes September 11; call in code is “UNC Law Alumni Weekend” and online Corporate/Group Rate Code is G-ULAW. \n\nLaw Alumni Weekend Attendees \nBelow is a list of Carolina Law alumni who will be attending Law Alumni Weekend. Please note that guest names are not included. If you no longer wish to be displayed on the list\, please reach out to mann@unc.edu.  \nThis list is updated weekly and last updated on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026. \n\nClass of 2003  \n\nBrian Meacham \n\n 
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/law-alumni-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Cornerstone Weekend Among the Palmettos
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the UNC School of Law\nCornerstone Weekend Among the Palmettos  \nNovember 5-8\, 2026 Charleston\, South Carolina  \nJoin the Cornerstone Club for a weekend of celebrating the successes of Carolina Law:\nfaculty\, students\, programs\, and exceptional supporters.  \nBy invitation only.  \n Invitation to follow in summer 2026. 
URL:https://law.unc.edu/event/cornerstone-weekend-among-the-palmettos/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Important Dates
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