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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
November 2003 - Vol. 2 - 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. Please feel
free to pass this along to other alumni and friends of UNCW. A Web-based version
of this issue is available at http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2003/November.html
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HELP US MEET THE
10 PERCENT GOAL FOR 2003-04
Increasing alumni support of the university to 10 percent by June is a goal
set by Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo. That translates into a total of 3,718 donors.
As of Oct. 31, 841 alumni had made a gift to their alma mater. We need your
help to reach our goal. All men and women who attended or graduated from Wilmington
College or the University of North Carolina at Wilmington between 1946 and 2003
are invited to become involved. A gift of $25 or more to UNCW each fiscal year
(between July 1-June 30) gives you status as an “active alumnus.”
Your contribution supports the many programs provided to alumni and students.
For more information, please call 910.962.3626 or 800.596.2880 or visit http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv/.
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CONTENTS
I. Alumni News
A. Beetle raffle benefits scholarships
B. Holiday support for the needy
C. NC State game tickets available
D. Drawing set for UNC game tickets
E. Make plans to attend Homecoming 2004
F. Board member spotlight
G. Chapter/council news
H. Volunteers needed for board
I. Nominations open for annual alumni awards
II. Campus News
A. Chancellor presents benchmarking study findings
B. Leutze Hall dedicated
C. Kenan Trust funds chair in marine sciences
D. Commencement set for Dec. 13
E. Second annual college day slated for Nov. 22
F. Faculty honors
III. Seahawk Sports
A. Listen live, online
B. Terrell, Seahawks take exhibition finale, 62-51
C. McKeon named keynote speaker
D. Wingate honors Hancock as top young alumnus
IV. Events
A. Lectures
B. Performances
C. Exhibits
D. Calendar
V. Other Links
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I. Alumni News
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A.
BEETLE RAFFLE BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIPS
Don’t miss your chance to own a 2003 yellow VW Seahawk Beetle, courtesy
of Bob King ’66. The car is being raffled to raise $50,000 or more for
merit-based scholarships through the UNCW Alumni Association. The VW is valued
at $19,500. Tickets are $25. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 910.962.2682,
Bob King AutoMall at 910.799.3520 or any alumni board member about making a
ticket purchase. Tickets can also be purchased at the UNCW University Union
Information Center. The winning ticket will be drawn during half-time of the
Homecoming men’s basketball game on Jan. 24.
B. HOLIDAY SUPPORT
FOR THE NEEDY
The UNCW Alumni Association is providing Thanksgiving dinner for four local
families. Non-perishable food is being collected at Wise Alumni House through
Nov. 20. The Thanksgiving boxes will be delivered to the St. Mary’s Social
Outreach Program on Nov. 21. The association is also supporting the Angel Tree
project. Monetary contributions are being accepted at Wise Alumni House, 1713
Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. Checks should be made out to Melissa Blackburn-Walton
’87, the alumni volunteer coordinating this effort. The “angels”
reside at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw.
C. NC STATE GAME
TICKETS AVAILABLE
The Office of Alumni Relations has secured a block of 200 reserved seats for
the UNCW vs. NC State University basketball game on Jan. 3. The game will be
played in the RBC Center in Raleigh; tip-off is at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $10.
Priority will be given to active alumni donors (those who made a gift to UNCW
after July 1, 2003) and their guests. Hotel Summit at Crabtree Valley, where
UNCW alumni and Seahawk Club members will be staying, will be the pregame party
site. For more information call the Office of Alumni Relations.
D. DRAWING SET
FOR UNC GAME TICKETS
All alumni who have made a contribution to UNCW between July 1 and Dec. 15,
2003, will be placed into a drawing for a pair of tickets to the Dec. 28 UNCW
vs UNC basketball game at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Game time is 1
p.m. Only three pairs of tickets will be awarded. The UNCW Alumni Association
has provided these tickets as a way of saying “thank you” to those
alumni who have made a contribution in support of UNCW.
E. MAKE PLANS TO
ATTEND HOMECOMING 2004
Seahawks will be flocking back to the nest Jan. 23-25 as UNCW celebrates Homecoming
2004. For all of the details visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/homecoming_2004.html.
F. BOARD MEMBER
SPOTLIGHT
The UNCW alumni spotlight shines on Ed Vosnock ’71. Ed serves as vice
chair of the alumni association and has the distinction of having served on
the board when it was first incorporated in 1979. The association has blossomed
under the years of Ed’s volunteerism. He served as treasurer and finance
committee chair for two years and has served in all committee capacities during
his board tenure. Recently retired as battalion chief after 29 years with the
Wilmington Fire Department, he said, “We firefighters are here in our
community and across this great nation to protect the citizenry, in good times
and in bad times and in tragic times that may result in the ultimate sacrifice.”
Ed now spends his time, fishing, traveling, gardening, going to the beach and
being Mr. Fix-It. He is married to the former Diane Tucker and has two daughters,
Caroline, 23, and Julia, 19. Thanks, Ed, for all you do for UNCW and the alumni
association.
G. CHAPTER/COUNCIL
NEWS
Visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2003/chapter_news_1103.html
for information on upcoming chapter events.
H. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR BOARD
Applications from alumni interested in serving on the association board of directors
will be accepted until Jan. 10. The board must fill seven three-year terms and
seven one-year terms. Resumes can be faxed to alumni relations at 910.962.2685.
Application forms can be obtained by calling the alumni office at 910.962.2682.
I. NOMINATIONS
OPEN FOR ANNUAL ALUMNI AWARDS
Nov. 30 is the deadline for nominations for the UNCW Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
and Distinguished Citizen awards. Please specify the award category and describe
why you think the nominee merits the award. Include the nominee’s name,
address, daytime telephone number and work place. The Young Alumni Council is
taking nominations for the Young Alumnus of the Year who will be announced at
Homecoming 2004. Contact the Alumni Relations Office at 962.2682 or 1.800.596.2880
for details.
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II. Campus News
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A. CHANCELLOR PRESENTS
BENCHMARKING STUDY FINDINGS
At the October board of trustees meetings, Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo presented
the UNCW benchmarking study of other institutions of higher education to which
UNCW is either comparable or aspires. She is using the study and open forums
to determine the direction UNCW should take under her leadership. Information
about the study may be obtained at http://www.uncw.edu/planning/benchmarks/.
B. LEUTZE HALL
DEDICATED
Lakeside Hall was dedicated in honor of Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze
on Nov. 7. Occupied in August 2001, Leutze Hall is the university’s newest
classroom building. Leutze retired as chancellor June 30, 2003, after a distinguished
13-year career at UNCW.
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73153236620728&Avis=WM&Dato=20031108&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=211080370&Ref=AR
C. KENAN TRUST
FUNDS CHAIR IN MARINE SCIENCES
The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has granted UNCW $667,000 to establish
a William R. Kenan Jr. Chair in Marine Sciences in memory of Owen G. Kenan,
who served as a member of the UNCW Board of Trustees for seven years until his
death Sept. 2, 2002. When matched with $333,000 by the State of North Carolina’s
Distinguished Professorship program, this will become UNCW’s first million-dollar
chair.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1011
D. COMMENCEMENT
SET FOR DEC. 13
A total of 1,121 students will receive their degrees at commencement on Dec.
13. Volunteers are needed to assist with the ceremony on Dec. 13. They should
report to Trask Coliseum by 8 a.m. and be willing to work until noon. For details
contact Mary Crookes at 910.962.7505 or crookesm@uncw.edu.
E. SECOND ANNUAL
COLLEGE DAY SLATED FOR NOV. 22
There are still a few openings left for the second annual College Day on Saturday,
Nov. 22. Alumni and friends, can enroll in four of 45 different hour-long courses,
enjoy lunch on campus and attend an evening cultural event for an additional
$5. The cost for College Day is $20 a person and includes lunch. To reserve
your spot, please call 910.962.3195. A listing of classes and additional information
can be obtained at http://turing.bear.uncw.edu/collegeDay/index.html.
F. FACULTY HONORS
Paul A. Townend, professor of British and Irish History will receive
the American Conference for Irish Studies James S. Donnelly Sr. Prize for books
on history and social sciences for his book, Father Mathew, Temperance and Irish
Identity. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1001
English professor Lee Schweninger received a Fulbright Faculty Scholar award to teach in Skopje, the capital of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. He will lecture at the University St. Kiril i Metodij. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1013
Lou Buttino, professor of Film Studies and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, had a premiere screening of his documentary, Broken Brotherhood: Vietnam and the Boys from Colgate, Nov. 11 in Hamilton, N.Y. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1005
Patricia Kelley, earth sciences professor, received the 2003 Association for Women Geoscientists Foundation Outstanding Educator Award. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=993
W. Frank Ainsley, earth sciences professor, received the 2003 H. H. Douglas Distinguished Service Award from the Pioneer America Society, a national interdisciplinary professional organization focusing on material cultural studies whose membership includes historical geographers, historic preservationists, folk life specialists and architectural historians.
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III. Seahawk Sports
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A. LISTEN LIVE,
ONLINE
Seahawk fans across the country can listen to real-time coverage of men’s
basketball games and coaches’ shows on the Internet. By logging on to
http://www.UNCWsports.com or http://sports.yahoo.com and selecting one of two
subscription options, fans can access live audio broadcasts of games, press
conferences, coach’s shows and related athletic department events. A portion
of the revenue from each subscription supports UNCW Athletics.
B. TERRELL, SEAHAWKS
TAKE EXHIBITION FINALE, 62-51
Senior forward Anthony Terrell led the Seahawks with 11 points, and the UNCW
defense forced 23 turnovers in a 61-52 men's basketball victory over the Branch
West All-Stars Tuesday night at Trask Coliseum. Head Coach Brad Brownell and
the Seahawks open the season Nov. 21 with a first-ever matchup at Marshall.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Mens%20Basketball/Exh%2002%20story.htm
C. MCKEON NAMED
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jack McKeon, the 2003 National League Manager of the Year, will serve as keynote
speaker at the second annual UNCW Spring Training Banquet. The banquet will
be held Jan. 31 at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Baseball/McKeon%20Banquet%20Speaker.htm
D. WINGATE HONORS
HANCOCK AS TOP YOUNG ALUMNUS
Fourth-year women’s basketball coach Ann Hancock was honored by Wingate
University with the Young Alumnus Award. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20women%20basketball/Hancock%20Wingate%20Honor.htm
For this week’s highlights on UNCW athletics download http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/weekly%20release,%2011-10-03.pdf
For other Seahawk athletics news visit http://www.uncw.edu/athletics.
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IV. Events
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A. LECTURES
Moviemaker Guest Lecture screening and discussion featuring Lainie Johnston,
a producer of Angel Doll, from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 in Bryan Auditorium,
Morton Hall, Room 100. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1009
Juan Williams presents “ Eyes on the Prize: Truths of American Race Relations,” 7 p.m. Thursday, January 22, in Kenan Auditorium.
The 2003-04 Leadership Lecture Series - http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2003/jul/10/Leadership%20Lecture%20Insert.pdf
B. PERFORMANCES
Unless otherwise indicated, all performances are in Kenan Auditorium. For
ticket information, please call the box office at 910.962.3000 or 800-732-3643.
UNCW Guitar and Lab Band, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.
Saxophone and Guitar Duo Recital, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.
“Last Night of the Ballyhoo,” Nov. 20-23.
Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds, 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
Dance Theatre of Wilmington: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 30.
UNCW Big Band and Jazz Combos, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra annual holiday concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.
North Carolina Symphony holiday pops concert, 8 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 6
Arts in Action presents the Umbilical Brothers: Thwak!, 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
Visit http://www.uncwil.edu/music/CONCERTS/index.htm for other upcoming concerts.
C. EXHIBITS
“The Power of Place: Hamlin Garland’s Iowa,” a photographic
essay and book exhibition, through Dec. 8 at Randall Library. http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=995
Prints from Blocks and Plates, featuring work by ART 233: Beginning Intaglio & Relief Printmaking, through Jan. 12, University Union gallery
“Women’s and Gender Studies-Words Make a Difference: Scholarship from UNCW and Around the World” through May 2004 in the Warwick Center. http://library.uncwil.edu/archives/events/womenstudies2.doc
D. CALENDAR
Nov. 22 – Second annual College Day
Nov. 25-26 – Thanksgiving break, UNCW offices closed
Dec. 13 – Commencement
Dec. 24-Jan. 1 – Winter break, UNCW offices closed
Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, UNCW offices closed
Jan. 23-25 – Homecoming 2004
Jan. 6 – Past Chair’s Council meeting
Jan. 10 – Alumni board of directors meeting
Jan. 10 – Pregame Social @ the Hawk’s Nest
Jan. 29-30 – UNCW Board of Trustees Meetings
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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 – Your alumni association has grown to more than 38,000 members, and the number of active alumni continues to rise. We invite you to become an active member of the organization by making a gift to the university, joining a chapter, attending events or serving on the board of directors. Coming soon - new online benefits including an online directory. The alumni website is in transition, a new design is in the works offering a variety of new features.
Admissions – http://www.uncwil.edu/admissions – UNCW is one of the South’s best public undergraduate teaching institutions as evidenced by a high demand from talented students seeking admission, 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 COMMUNITY LINK – UNCW’s new interactive television show – http://www.communitylink.tv/
Lifelong Learning – http://www.uncwil.edu/dpscs/ – 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. The fall 2003 Pathways catalog is now available at http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/pathways/index.htm.
Transcripts – http://www.uncwil.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html
Ways to support
UNCW – http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv/
– Your gift helps provide the resources to create and strengthen academic
programs, fund scholarships, provide support for faculty and build and maintain
the infrastructure to support these activities. For more information contact
the Division for University Advancement at 910.962.3626.
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