Honoring Dean: The Story Behind Chapel Hill’s Newest Mural Posted Feb 15, 2015 Here’s the thing that is so lovely about Chapel Hill. We are a thoughtful community but also one that takes action. Upset about the death of Dean Smith on February 7, muralist Scott Nurkin decided to do something to pay his respects. Call it grief personified. The UNC alumnus had been wanting to create a Dean Smith tribute mural for a very long time. (Chapel Hill Magazine)