The Dobby Letters

Before email, the internet and blogs, alumni kept in contact through writing letters. This form of communication became a favorite for UNC Alumni during World War II, in particular through J.S. Doubenmier’s, “Around the World with ‘Dobby.’” This blog is made up of transcripts from those letters, reprinted with permission from his family. These letters will be posted approximately 66 years to the day after they were written. To follow the gang, read the blog!

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Bear Traditions

Whether you graduated 10, 25, or 50 years ago, we all share in a rich 120-year history of tradition.

Northern Vision
“Northern Vision,” the 12-foot-high, 2,000-pound bronze sculpture of a bear on the north lawn of the University Center, has watched intently over campus since only 2004. Created and donated by local sculptors at the behest of some persuasive UNC alumni, the eye-catching piece of art faces southeast toward the UC ­ the campus’ student hub ­ symbolizing the university’s focus on its students.

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