Carolina Nursing 75th Anniversary Celebration and State of the School Address

November 10, 2025 Kenan Center | 300 Kenan Center Drive | Chapel Hill

4:00–5:00 pm | State of the School Address
5:00–7:00 pm | 75th Anniversary Celebratory Reception

We invite you to join us on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Kenan Center to celebrate Carolina Nursing’s 75th Anniversary. The State of the School Address will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by our 75th anniversary celebratory reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Navigation & Parking

We have received an overwhelming response for the 75th Anniversary Celebration and want to share parking options and event details in advance so you can plan accordingly.

The State of the School Address will be a one-hour presentation from 4 to 5 p.m. by the Dean highlighting the School of Nursing’s work over the past year. Parking will be limited during this portion of the program, so guests who wish to arrive when parking options are more plentiful may choose to arrive at 5 p.m. to attend only the 75th Anniversary Reception.

The State of the School Address will be livestreamed and recorded for those who wish to watch it later.

Alumni & Friends + –

- Kenan Flagler Visitor Lot: The lot has 85 spaces available on a first come, first served basis starting at 3:30 p.m. Please print the parking pass and place it on your dashboard when you arrive. We highly encourage you to carpool.Due to ongoing construction, the best address to use to access the Kenan Flagler Visitor Lot is 1351 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  - - Click here for walking directions.
  - - Click here for the parking pass.

- Arrange to be dropped off and picked up at the Kenan Center. If you plan to be dropped off, please use the 1351 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 address.
  - - Click here for a map showing the drop-off location.

- If you plan to attend only the reception from 5 to 7 p.m., you may park for free after 5 p.m. in the School of Business Parking Deck or the S11 Lot. The School of Business Deck and S11 Lot are located at 100 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  - - Click here for walking directions from the parking lot to the Kenan Center.

Faculty, Staff & Students + –

- Walk to the Kenan Center from your regular on-campus parking location.

- Arrange to be dropped off and picked up at the Kenan Center. If you plan to be dropped off, please use the 1351 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 address.
  - - Click here for a map showing the drop-off location.

- Park in the S11 Manning Lot ($8/day) located at 238 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. To purchase a day permit, please visit the online parking portal.
  - - Click here for walking directions.

- If you plan to attend only the reception from 5 to 7 p.m., you may park for free after 5 p.m. in the School of Business Parking Deck or the S11 Lot. The School of Business Deck and S11 Lot are located at 100 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  - - Click here for walking directions from the parking lot to the Kenan Center.

Accessible Parking

For guests who may have difficulty walking from the parking lot, there will be a drop-off area at the front of the Kenan Center. Drive along Kenan Center Dr until you reach the front of the building and see the School of Nursing sign. Carolina Nursing representatives will be available if you need assistance.

There are also a limited number of handicapped spots in front of the Kenan Center available on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend that folks with mobility needs arrange to be dropped off in front of the venue.

Accessibility Information

For the State of the School Address, we’ll be in a large auditorium with ample seating for everyone. The entrance is located on the first floor, and the front row (30 seats) will be reserved for guests who are unable to use stairs. The second row and beyond will require the use of a few low steps.

The auditorium is just a short walk from the reception area. A golf cart will be available to assist guests who need transportation between the two locations.

The reception is located on the first floor and a mix of standing and seated tables will be available. Additional chairs will also be placed along the walls for guests who prefer to sit or cannot stand for long periods

Please reach out to Katella Silva, Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship, at katella@unc.edu or (916) 247-6665 with questions.

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