PlayMakers​ ​Repertory​ ​Company​ Presents​ ​“Sense​ ​and​ ​Sensibility”

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PlayMakers​ ​Repertory​ ​Company​ proudly presents “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate​ ​Hamill, based on the classic Jane Austen novel. Hamill’s adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility” brings out the whimsy and wit at the heart of this beloved tale; mix in a few dashing love interests and a gaggle of gossipy socialites for an energetic romp through the 19th century that will delight Austen fans and novices alike.

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Carolina launches $4.25 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign

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Chancellor Carol L. Folt announced the launch of "For All Kind: The Campaign for Carolina," UNC-Chapel Hill's multiyear fundraising campaign. Photo by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill

On Oct. 6, UNC-Chapel Hill launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign by a university in the history of the state. “For All Kind: the Campaign for Carolina” aims to raise $4.25 billion by Dec. 31, 2022, to foster an innovation generation prepared to lead the world to a better future through research and scholarship, example and ethos.

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Institute for Convergent Science to focus on tackling the world’s biggest problems through multidisciplinary collaboration

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Department of applied physical sciences chair Rich Superfine discusses how faculty are integrating campus makerspaces into their course curricula. (file photo by Lars Sahl)

As part of “For All Kind: The Campaign for Carolina,” launched Oct. 6, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will create the UNC Institute for Convergent Science (ICS). By embracing this emerging model for scientific research, Carolina aims to tackle the world’s biggest problems by fostering greater multi-disciplinary collaboration among researchers, students and entrepreneurs.

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