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The North Caroliniana Society
invites you and your guests
to share an afternoon and evening with

Dr. James W. Clark, Jr.

the recipient of the 2026
North Caroliniana Society Award

Teacher, Man of Letters, Humanist, and
Lifetime Champion of North Carolina’s
Public Schools and Universities

Thursday, May 26, 2026

George Watts Hill Alumni Center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

4:00pm

Society’s Annual Membership meeting
Welcome to New Members
President Bland Simpson, Presiding

Presentation of the 2025 Society Book Award

Presentation of the 2026 William S. Powell Award 

4:30pm

Write When You Are Ready
by Jim Clark

5:15pm

Cocktails and Reception

6:15pm

Dinner

7:00pm

Welcome
Panel Discussion with Core Collaborators
Tribute by Terry Roberts
Presentation of 2026 Society Award
Response by Honoree Jim Clark