Seahawk Spotlight - November 2002

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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT

November 2002 - Vol. 1 - No. 8
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Welcome to UNCW's monthly electronic newsletter for alumni and friends, bringing you news about the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the UNCW Alumni Association.
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CONTENTS

I. Alumni News

A.     Nominations open for annual alumni awards
B.     Award recognizes young alumni contributions
C.     Board member spotlight
D.     Chapter news

II. Campus News

A.     Recommendations given to improve campus diversity
B.     See the tax and budget "road show'
C.     UNCW Foundation names new members
D.     McNeill fills vacant trustee seat
E.     UNCW benefits from 'Together in Education' partnership

III. Seahawk Sports

A.     UNCW, Time Warner ink television package
B.     The Brad Brownell Radio Show debuts Nov. 20
C.     Men's basketball schedule
D.     Gophers, Hurricanes collect Landfall titles
E.     Seahawks end on high note with 3-1 victory
F.     UNCW's Berman qualifies for NCAA Regional

IV. Events

A.     Lectures
B.     Performances
C.     Exhibits
D.     Calendar

V. Other Links

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I. Alumni News
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Nominations open for annual alumni awards

Jim Stasios '70 and Wayne Jackson were recognized last year by the alumni association for their contributions to UNCW. Who will be this year's award winners? Nominations for the 2003 UNCW Alumnus/Alumna of the Year and Distinguished Citizen awards are due Nov. 30 and can be made by writing a letter of recommendation to the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors. Please specify the award and describe why you think the nominee merits the award. Include the nominee's name, address, daytime telephone number and work place. Mail to Patricia Smith, UNCW alumni relations executive director, Wise Alumni House, 1713 Market Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28403. Additional information can be obtained by calling the alumni office at 962.2682 or 1.800.596.2880. The winners will be recognized at a formal dinner Feb. 7 in the Warwick Center Ballroom.

Award recognizes young alumni contributions

The new Young Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award will recognize a young man or woman for outstanding contributions to the university and the community and is open to individuals who graduated from UNCW between 1992 and 2002. Nominations can be made by writing a letter of recommendation to the UNCW Young Alumni Council; describe why you think the nominee merits the award and give examples of the nominee's community involvement, contribution of time, talent and resources to UNCW, professional achievements and leadership ability. Include the nominee's name, address, daytime telephone number and work place. A resume may also be included. Nominations should be sent by Dec. 31 to Tom Lamont, assistant director of alumni relations, Wise Alumni House, 1713 Market Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28403. The winner will be recognized Feb. 7 at Bessie's downtown, when the Young Alumni Council has its Homecoming 2003 gathering.

Board member spotlight

The UNCW Alumni Association gives tribute to one of its brightest and best, Meghan McCleery '98. Meghan is director of alumnae affairs at Peace College in Raleigh where she graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1995. She is a triathlete and strives to improve her time as all competitors do. She enjoys spending time with Oliver, a spunky mixed breed, who loves running as well. Meghan began her joy of alumni work from her collegiate days here at UNCW when she served as the alumni link to area Phi Mu alumnae. She has never stopped doing alumni volunteer work and it has become a rewarding profession for her as well.

Chapter news

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II. Campus News

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Recommendations given to improve campus diversity

If UNCW is to attain true educational diversity a broad and bold commitment is needed from trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students. The blue ribbon task force, which this fall explored diversity issues on campus offered 61 broad-ranging recommendations that, if implemented, will "profoundly and positively improve the educational, social, and cultural climate on campus."

http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/OCT/20021029-01.html

See the tax and budget "road show"

Learn how the latest state budget crisis developed and how changes in governmental support will affect local residents' quality of life. The Tax and Budget "Road Show," cosponsored by the Cape Fear Area United Way and UNCW, will be from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 22 in the Madeline Suite. There's no charge, but pre-registration is required by calling 798-3900.

UNCW Foundation names new members

Appointed to the UNCW Foundation to terms ending June 30, 2005, were: Ron Copley, president of Copley Investment Management; Mickey Corcoran '70, former member and chair of the UNCW Board of Trustees and president of Woodruff Distributing Company; James Pierce, president of Pierce Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Jim Stasios '70, registered representative with Jefferson Pilot Financial Services; and Margaret Weller-Stargell, president and CEO of Coastal Horizons Center.

McNeill fills vacant trustee seat

Columbus County businessman John A. "Sandy" McNeill Jr. was appointed to the board of trustees by Gov. Mike Easley. He will serve the remaining term of the late Owen Kenan, which expires June 30, 2003. An alumnus of UNC Chapel Hill, McNeill is chief executive officer of Liberty Healthcare Services.

UNCW benefits from "Together in Education" partnership

Linking your Harris Teeter VIC card to UNCW with the code 5034 will benefit university programs.

http://www.uncwil.edu/news/headlines/2002/SEP/20020923-01.html

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III. Seahawk Sports

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UNCW, Time Warner ink television package

In yet another milestone for UNC Wilmington's growing men's basketball program, the Seahawks and Time Warner Cable have reached an agreement to air four contests live to a statewide television audience in 2002-03.

http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/2002-03%20Time%20Warner%20Basketball.htm

You can download a complete copy of the Seahawks 2002-03 television schedule, suitable for printing.

http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/TVschedule.pdf

The Brad Brownell Radio Show debuts Nov. 20

The Brad Brownell Radio Show, a weekly call-in show designed to cover various aspects of UNC Wilmington's men's basketball program, makes its debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 on WAAV-AM in Wilmington.

http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/Brad%20Brownell%20Radio%20Show.htm

Men's basketball schedule

http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/2002-03%20Men's%20Basketball%20Schedule.htm

Gophers, Hurricanes collect Landfall titles

Defending national champion Minnesota was declared the men's champion over host UNC Wilmington and Tulsa shot a 1-under-par 287 on the final day for the women's crown in The Landfall Tradition Nov. 3 at the Country Club of Landfall.

http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/golf1.htm

Seahawks end on high note with 3-1 victory

The men's soccer team closed out its season on a high note by cruising past Towson, 3-1, in Colonial Athletic Association action Nov. 10 in Towson, Md.

http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2002-03%20Men's%20Soccer/Game%2018%20Story.htm

UNCW's Berman qualifies for NCAA Regional

UNCW freshman Dean Berman qualified for the NCAA Zone B Diving Regional, March 15 at Auburn, Ala., with a score of 296.40 in the one-meter board. UNCW picked up a pair of wins over George Mason Nov. 8 in CAA swimming and diving action at the Seahawk Natatorium.

http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/swimdive.htm

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IV. Events

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A. Lectures

A lecture on Howard Thurman, mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., is the final presentation in the Spiritual Master Series sponsored by UNCW's Pastoral Summit. This free talk is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 709 Church Street.

B. Performances

The following performances will be in Kenan Auditorium. For ticket information, call 910.962.3500 or 800.732.3643 or visit http://www.uncw.edu/kenan.

C. Exhibits

"Pilgrimage to the Unknown," an exhibit by artist Erik Arnebold, through Dec. 13 in the Warwick Center Lobby.

"World War II: Through the Eyes of the Cape Fear," an online exhibit at http://capefearww2.uncwil.edu features oral history transcripts, photographs and maps.

Jim Brier, paintings and charcoal drawings, in the University Union Living Room through Nov. 25

"The Lure of Fishing," featuring antique fishing lures, duck decoys and fishing memorabilia, through Dec.15 in Randall Library Special Collections.

Aviation History Month Display, Randall Library

"Student Visions – A Series in Progress" through Dec. 20, Randall Library first-floor art wall, featuring artwork by students in Eric Lawing's advanced and intermediate classes.

D. Calendar

Nov. 18-22 – Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Nov. 28-29 – Thanksgiving holiday – UNCW offices closed
Dec. 8 – Alumni board Christmas party
Dec. 11 – Blood drive, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Warwick Center ballroom
Dec. 15 – Atlanta area alumni tailgate party @ Falcons game
Dec. 20 – Commencement
Dec. 23-Jan.1 – Christmas break – UNCW offices closed
Jan. 4 – "Wing Fling" pregame social @ the Hawk's Nest
Jan. 8 – Spring semester begins
Jan 11 – Alumni Board of Directors meeting
Jan. 16-17 – UNCW Board of Trustees retreat and meeting
Feb 1 – "Pasta Night" pregame social @ the Hawk's Nest
Feb. 8 – Homecoming 2003
March 1 – "Mexican Fiesta" pregame social @ the Hawk's Nest
April 26 – Cape Fear Alumni Golf Classic at Echo Farms

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V. Other Links
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Campus News - http://www.uncwil.edu/news - Read more of the latest news and events happening across campus

UNCW Alumni Association - http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni - We encourage all men and women who attended or graduated from Wilmington College and/or the University of North Carolina at Wilmington between 1946 and 2002 to become involved. Active status requires a contribution of $25 or more to UNCW each fiscal year (between July 1-June 30). Your contribution supports the many programs provided to alumni and students.

Admissions - http://www.uncwil.edu/admissions - UNCW is one of the South's best undergraduate teaching institutions as evidenced by a high demand from talented students to be admitted, national recognition, and growth in regionally relevant programs such as gerontology, public administration and film studies.

UNCW Publications - Campus Communique - UNCW's faculty/staff newsletter - http://www.uncwil.edu/news/communique.html - UNCW Magazine – Spring/Summer 2002 issue – http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/UNCWMagazine/ss02 - The Seahawk (student newspaper) - http://www.theseahawk.org

Lifelong Learning - http://www.uncwil.edu/dpsee - The UNCW Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies offers a variety of classes and programs for all interests and ages, on campus, around town and via the WWW.

Transcripts - http://www.uncwil.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html

Ways to support UNCW - http://www.uncwil.edu/uniadv/how.htm - As state funds are cut, public universities like UNCW are increasingly seeking private funds to support academic and athletic programs. There are many ways your contribution can help UNCW maintain its status as a top public undergraduate institution.

Live on Campus - http://www.uncwil.edu/itsd/cam - The Webcam atop Randall Library overlooks the Campus Commons and gives you a real-time view of the scenery.

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