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Steven D. Bell Hall Grand Opening Celebration

Join Dean Mary Margaret Frank for the Grand Opening Celebration of Steven D. Bell Hall from November 6–8, 2025. If you have any questions, please email Special Events Manager Nikki Hrip at nicole_hrip@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6: WEATHERSPOON LECTURE AND PREVIEW RECEPTION OF BELL HALL
6 p.m. Weatherspoon Lecture, Koury Auditorium | Featuring Jason Kilar (ABJM, BSBA ’93)
7 p.m. Enjoy a special sneak peek of Bell Hall with delicious bites and creative UNC student performances
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY, CLASSROOM TOURS, DEMOS AND UNC STUDENT PERFORMANCES
8:30 a.m.  Breakfast Buffet
10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Steven D. Bell Hall
12 p.m. Lunch
1 p.m. Open House - Explore Bell Hall!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8: KENAN-FLAGLER ALUMNI TAILGATE FOR UNC V. STANFORD FOOTBALL GAME
TIME TBD  $25 per person | Pre-registration is REQUIRED
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School alumni and guests are invited to join us to tailgate for the UNC v. Stanford homecoming football game!
The tailgate will start 2.5 hours before kick-off and will be located on the terrace of Steven D. Bell Hall. Alumni can look forward to food, beverages, music, and connecting with other alumni. If you have any questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Jada Hunter at Jada_hunter@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

If you are unable to join us for any events from November 6-8, please RSVP here to let us know. We will remove you from RSVP reminder emails.

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Weatherspoon Lecture (Koury Auditorium)
Thursday, November 6 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge

Preview Reception (Steven D. Bell Hall)
Thursday, November 6 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Steven D. Bell Hall)
Friday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge