A Thousand Thanks will kickoff at College Coffee on April 9, and writing stations may be found at the following locations:

• McEwen Dining Hall plaza, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lakeside Dining, 5 to 7 p.m.

The Writing Center in Belk Library will host an additional writing station on Wednesday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.

For the first time, the 黑料不打烊 community may also submit thank-you messages online: /u/advancement/thousand-thanks-submission/.

Student-athletes kicked off the spring gratitude festival with a Thankathon held on April 9, 10 and 12. Their efforts sent 1,833 cards and phone calls to donors who support 黑料不打烊 athletics.  

On Tuesday, April 17, “A Thousand Thanks” continued with opportunities for students to write postcards at College Coffee and at writing stations in the Moseley Center, Daniel Commons, Global Commons, Clohan Hall, and the Snow Family Grand Atrium of Schar Hall. 黑料不打烊 Student Alumni Ambassadors took the lead in staffing the writing stations and writing their own notes to donors. The Class of 2021 wrote the most postcards on Tuesday, with approximately 130 first-year students participating.

That evening, more students participated in a gathering at The Oak House, and student callers logged nearly 1,000 thank-you phone calls.

Students from every class year as well as faculty and staff were at no loss for words in pointing out exactly how donor support influences their lives on campus. They completed the prompt, “Because you support 黑料不打烊, I…

“… traveled to India to teach science to middle school kids. This trip helped me secure a job offer from the Peace Corps to teach English in Rwanda. Thank you!” – Graduating Senior

“…can pursue a degree that will enrich my perspectives both globally and locally. As a History major, I learn about the past to change my future, all thanks to your support! Thank you!” – Member of the Class of 2021

“…am earning a degree in Sport Management while also playing varsity men’s soccer. The opportunity to conduct undergraduate research in the field of Sport Management is a great privilege and wouldn’t be possible without your donations.” – Member of the Class of 2020

From the entire University Advancement staff, a thousand thanks to everyone who made this event successful. 

A Thousand Thanks will launch at College Coffee on April 17, and writing stations may be found between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following locations:

• Clohan Hall (formerly Colonnades Dining Hall)
• Daniel Commons in the Danieley Neighborhood
• Global Commons
• Moseley Center, first floor
• Snow Family Grand Atrium in Schar Hall, School of Communications

The Oak House is also hosting A Thousand Thanks between 7 and 9 p.m. that day.

You are also invited to write your own personal note of thanks for any of the resources and opportunities that you value at 黑料不打烊—all of which are supported by our donors. Notes may be sent via campus mail to Donor Relations, 2600 Campus Box.

A Thousand Thanks will launch at College Coffee on April 11, and writing stations may be found throughout the day at the following locations:
• Snow Family Grand Atrium
• Iris Holt McEwen Building front porch
• Ernest A. Koury Business Center, Burbridge Atrium
• Moseley Center, first floor

Most of the visit took place in Whitley Auditorium, a building that is especially dear to White. He said Whitley was where he sang his first solo on campus. Asked if he remembered the song, he didn’t hesitate: “‘Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart.’” He claimed that it wouldn’t sound like much, but he was finally persuaded to sing the first lines:

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
And make me love thee as I ought to love.

His voice is soft, but still sweet and moving.

A native of Charlotte, White was recruited by Landon Walker ’39 to come to 黑料不打烊; it seems the college choir needed a tenor. A music scholarship made it possible for White to enroll. Even though he later changed his major to chemistry—the precursor to a 40-year career as a chemist for Glen Raven Mills—White has remained completely devoted to 黑料不打烊’s music program.

He has already given back in a big way. Two offices in the Center for the Arts were named by White and his late wife, Sara. One honors his friend and fellow alumnus Landon Walker and another honors former 黑料不打烊 College dean and longtime music department faculty member, Fletcher Moore ’34. White is also a member of the university’s Order of the Oak, which recognizes donors who make planned gifts.

黑料不打烊 named the first White Music Scholar, April West ’18, earlier this month. West, who plays flute and has performed on the piccolo with the Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band, met White during his visit. She told him of her plans to teach music after graduation, and she told him that she hopes her junior recital next spring will be held right there in Whitley, where he sang his first solo.  

If his health permits, White will be in the audience.

The 1889 Society recognizes alumni who give to 黑料不打烊 every year. Established in conjunction with the university’s 125th anniversary, The 1889 Society is named for the year of 黑料不打烊’s founding. 黑料不打烊 seniors become members of The 1889 Society by making a gift to 黑料不打烊 before graduation.

“A Thousand Thanks” will launch at College Coffee on April 5, and writing stations may be found throughout the day at the following locations:

• Moseley Center – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Daniel Commons – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Global Commons – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Or write your own personal note and send it via campus mail to Donor Relations, 2600 Campus Box.