Carolina Alumni Review - November/December 2008

Carolina Women

in focus

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“Of course, I have a sentimental attachment to Carolina. But beyond that, I think it’s quite

a visionary institution. It’s so impressive, so

global, and for such a great price.”

That’s why Aurelia and her husband, William, support

Carolina. During the Carolina First Campaign, Aurelia

chose to direct their gift toward an American Studies

professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences. “I took

a traditional liberal arts path. American Studies has so

many extraordinary teachers, and I don’t think that area

gets a lot of attention, so that’s why I wanted to support it.

“The Women’s Leadership Council has widened my

horizons. It’s created a way for me (and others) to connect

with what current students are doing right now. They

amaze me. In addition to their very ambitious academic

pursuits, they’re studying abroad, doing internships, and

reaching out to others. Hearing about them makes me

want to be a student now, and makes me want to support

their efforts.”

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