SILS in Charlotte & Raleigh

The UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) hosted receptions for alumni and friends in Charlotte on June 27 and in Raleigh on October 4. Thanks to the hard work of our host committee members, both events were well attended, offering SILS affiliates a great chance to network and learn more about the future of SILS.

In Charlotte, alumni and friends came to the Charlotte Center City Building, a venue at the heart of the city offering impressive views of Charlotte’s light rail extension and First Ward Park. Those attending the reception in Raleigh just had to look for the building with the big globe attached to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Guests enjoyed drinks and light refreshments surrounded by vibrant, fascinating museum exhibits.

At both events, host committee chairs welcomed guests, SILS Dean Gary Marchionini shared details about his bold vision for SILS’ future, and SILS Board of Visitors Chair Tim Gunter (MSLS ’88) talked about the importance of supporting the School.

From left: David Singleton, Heather McCullough, Anne Cooper Moore, Martha McPhail, and Gerald Holmes. Alumni and friends at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

SILS in Charlotte Host Committee

Tim Gunter (BA ’85, MSLS ’88) Partner, KPMG

Gerald Holmes (MSLS ’85) Reference Librarian/Diversity Coordinator, UNC Greensboro

Anne Cooper Moore, Chair (MSLS ’84) Dean, Library, UNC Charlotte

Mike Moyer (MSLS ’83) Strategy Consultant, Corporate Properties, Wells Fargo

Heather McCullough (BA ’90, MA ’93, MSIS ’07)

Associate Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, UNC Charlotte

Martha McPhail (BA ’68, MSLS ’71) Librarian (retired), San Diego State University

David Singleton (BA ’84, MSLS ’92) Former Director, Libraries, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Left photo: Kevin Lanning and Gary Marchionini. Right photo: Alani Perry and other SILS alumni at the NC Museum of Natural Science.

Tim Gunter Irene Church and Evelyn Daniels Alumni and friends mingle in front of the museum’s Right Whale exhibit.

Left photo: Jeanne Marie Tan and Lewis Church. Right photo: Caroline Hallam, Claire Leverett, and Kim Henze.

SILS in Raleigh Host Committee

Evan Carroll (BSIS ’08, MSIS ’12) President, Evan Carroll and Associates

Doug Diesenhaus (MSLS ’12) Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects UNC-Chapel Hill

Terry Hill (MSLS ’04) Deputy Director, Durham County Library

Jimmy Nguyen (BSIS ’10) Senior Software Engineer, Allscripts

Alani Perry (BSIS ’11) Senior Business Analyst Consultant, Cardinal Solutions

Jill Sexton, Chair (MSIS ’99) Associate Director for the Digital Library, NC State University Libraries

Katrina Vernon (MSLS ’08) Management and Policy Analyst, Wake County Public Library System