Monthly Archives: October 2011

A lyrical marriage: conversation with the Bergmans

October 24, 2011 – 12:14 pm

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 [...]

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“In the Heat of the Night”

October 19, 2011 – 8:59 am

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 [...]

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University Day highlights

October 13, 2011 – 8:57 am

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 [...]

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A portrait of James Moeser and his Carolina legacy

October 10, 2011 – 9:13 am

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 [...]

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