Monthly Archives: October 2011

A lyrical marriage: conversation with the Bergmans

In addition to playing one of their songs at the gala concert (see earlier post), I also had the chance to talk to Alan and Marilyn Bergman in the studio about their careers and their advice for students. They were in town for Alan to receive a Distinguished Alumnus Award at University Day. Alan talks [...]

“In the Heat of the Night”

Last week, when we honored Carolina alumnus Alan Bergman at University Day, the music department held a gala concert where the students performed Bergman’s songs. Alan’s collaborator and wife Marilyn was also there. Their lyrics still sing perfectly, and their collaborators are the best in the business – Quincy Jones, Michel Legrand, Dave Grusin, Marvin [...]

University Day highlights

University Day was a grand occasion in every respect. Tom Ross’ speech was uplifting and a great tribute to faculty, staff, and students and all they do for Carolina. The honorees for Distinguished Alumnus or Alumna were magnificent examples of what a Carolina education can do, and it was a thrill to bestow the first [...]

A portrait of James Moeser and his Carolina legacy

On Friday, we unveiled the portrait of Chancellor James Moeser that will hang in the lobby of Wilson Library along with portraits of his eight predecessors. The portrait is a wonderful likeness of Chancellor Moeser and the spectacular Carolina blue robe that he, Michael Hooker, Paul Hardin, Bill McCoy and I have worn since it [...]