Moeser meets students for his last open house
By: Daniel Pate, Staff Writer
Issue date: 3/26/08 Section: University
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Moeser kicked off his last open house Tuesday by using his mastery in the musical arts to perform with the local student band The Friday Afternoon Jam.
"I don't think there's any chancellor in the country that can do what he just did," Student Body Vice President Mike Tarrant said to a crowd of about 70 after the performance.
The opening was followed by a question-and-answer session and a gift-giving presentation to the chancellor that included an award from the Carolina Covenant Scholars.
During the question-and-answer session, some students addressed major issues, such as gender and diversity at the University.
Others simply asked questions about the chancellor's favorite moments, his biggest challenge and what he was going to do after stepping down July 1.
Moeser said that after relinquishing the chancellorship, he will take a year off and then return as part of the UNC faculty to help develop the University's faculty leadership.
"It's the best job in the world; I enjoy every minute of it," Moeser said. "I'm going to miss it, and I'm going to miss you all."
He said addressing student enrollment will be one of the biggest challenges for the next chancellor.
Moeser concluded the session with another musical performance, playing "Hark the Sound" on the piano.
Attendees at the open house said they were happy that Moeser has held sessions for the sake of the students.
"I think it's critical to the chancellor's success to hold an open forum where students can air their problems but also offer their praises," junior Emily Joy Rothchild said.
She added that it was one of the few times a student could be in such close proximity to the chancellor.
Students who attended the open house sessions said the event has evolved during Moeser's term.
The open house was originally held in Graham Memorial Hall but moved to the Student Union last year to accommodate more students, Tarrant said.
Moeser said he believes the tradition will continue throughout the term of the next chancellor.
"It's such a good idea that I think they will," he said. "With the busy schedule though, it'll be tough to fit it in the first year."
And Student Body President-elect J.J. Raynor said she wants to bring the chancellor even closer to students during her term.
She hopes to establish programs that allow more students to come into contact with the chancellor in locations such as the dining halls.
"I would love to see the chancellor more," Raynor said.
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