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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: KENAN-FLAGLER BOARD MEETING, WEATHERSPOON LECTURE AND PREVIEW RECEPTION OF BELL HALL
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Board Meeting
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  Foundation Board, Board, and NextGen members (and your guests) receive complimentary access to the UNC v. Stanford tailgate. The tailgate will be held on the terrace of Steven D. Bell Hall. Information on tickets will be provided shortly by Lindsay Russ.

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.

Step 1: Below, please select how many attendees you are registering for each event.
Step 2: Add guest names

  • On the next page, use the drop down to select “myself” as the event attendee. If you have a guest(s), select “new individual” and add their name.
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  • Repeat for each event.

Step 3: You will add your own name and contact details to complete registration.

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Kenan-Flagler Business School Board Fall Meeting (Steven D. Bell Hall)
Thursday, November 6 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge

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

UNC Kenan-Flagler Alumni Tailgate (Steven D. Bell Hall)
Saturday, November 8, Time TBD
Saturday, November 8, 2025
 
Attendees: 1 No Charge