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The Jupiter Ball is an annual black-tie gala for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center supporting science education for North Carolinians of all ages.
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To request an invitation or to become a Jupiter Ball supporter, please contact Jupiter Ball Coordinator Terry Gunnels at (919) 843-3474 or jupiter_ball@unc.edu.
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Friday, Nov. 20
7 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m.–Midnight | |
This year's ball honors representatives from GlaxoSmithKline as special guests for the company's unprecedented support of science education and Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. In recent years, GSK has supported "Magic Tree House Space Mission," "Destination: Space," Science in the Summer and other Morehead initiatives.
Proceeds from The Jupiter Ball will support installation of state-of-the-art planetarium technology and fellowships for deserving UNC undergraduate interns.
Each year, more than 175,000 children and adults experience the wonder of science at one of the state's great landmarks. As a supporter of the 2009 Jupiter Ball, you continue John Motley Morehead III's legacy of philanthropic support for an iconic North Carolina institution. With your support, the stars will shine a little brighter at Morehead all year round.
| Supernova Sponsors | ||
Dennis and Joan Gillings |
IBM | |
Florence and James Peacock |
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| Star Sponsors | ||
| Inspire Pharmaceuticals | ||
| NetApp | ||
| Grand Patrons | ||
Fox 50 |
Thomas S. Kenan III |
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Gene and Peg Sanders |
Omar and Paige Zinn | |
| Patrons | ||
Dan and Kelly Adler |
Al and Marybeth Childers |
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Don and Eunice Collins |
Chris and Ann Cox |
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Otis Fugelso and Anne Lachiewicz |
Jim Noonan and Chrys Bullard |
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Keith and Dana Pearsall |
Stephen and Sandra Rich |
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Andre and Alessandra Ritter |
Charles and Ann Sanders |
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Claude and Sarah Snow |
Ben and Beth Steelman |
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Paul and Nicole Strebel |
Jim and Carol Vorhaus |
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| Table Hosts | ||
UNC Department of Athletics |
Eric and Gerty Ward |
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| Underwriting Sponsors | ||
| The Carolina Inn Food Purple Puddle 1360-WCHL
Carolina Alumni Review
Chapel Hill Magazine Durham Magazine
Balloon Masters
Jimmy John's
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Jennings Graphic Design Viansa Winery and Marketplace
Studio 91
The Fresh Market
Florence Peacock
Missy McLamb Photographers
The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
Chick-fil-A
Artichoke Basil
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| Jupiter Committee Members | ||
| Laura Ellgen, Co-Chair
Paige Zinn, Co-Chair Kelly Adler, Auction Coordinator Christina Caplan Sarah Casey |
Natalie Corral
Terry Gunnels Melanie Hill Missy Julian-Fox |
Verlene Kuoni
Florence Peacock Niki Strebel Patti Thorp |





