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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
August 2004 - Vol. 3 - No. 5
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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.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2004/August.html.

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CONTENTS

I. ALUMNI NEWS

II. CAMPUS NEWS

III. SEAHAWK SPORTS

IV. EVENTS

V. OTHER LINKS

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I. Alumni News
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Buttino receives CREWS AWARD

Film studies professor Louis F. Buttino was awarded the third annual J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award sponsored by the Past Chairs’ Council of the UNCW Alumni Association. For this honor he received a $500 cash stipend and a medallion. His nominator said he “has the unique ability to instill the desire to learn without a student realizing it. His caring for each and every student, whether on an academic or personal level, is commendable and one I have not encountered before. It is obvious he has a passion for teaching, for the community and for humanity.”

WARREN IS HONORED STAFF MEMBER

Robert Warren ’74 received the 2004 UNCW Staff Award of Excellence at the university’s 29th annual Service Awards Program. The award recognizes an employee whose service to the university exemplifies outstanding state service, innovation, public service, human relations or safety/heroism. Warren serves on the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1298

LEGACY LUNCHEON RESCHEDULED

The university’s first Legacy Luncheon has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18 during Family Weekend. Postponed because of Hurricane Charley, the luncheon will recognize families who are making UNCW a family tradition. This fall, there are 51 freshmen who have a parent who is a graduate of UNCW; three students also have a grandparent who is an alumnus. During the pinning ceremony, the alumnus parent will “pin” his or her student with a lapel pin, signifying the student’s status as a UNCW legacy. Students attending also receive a T-shirt and other giveaways. Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will welcome students along with Ed Vosnock ’71, UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors chairman, and Zack Wynne, Student Government Association president. For more information about this event, please contact the alumni office at 910.962.2682.

BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

The August spotlight features Gia Todd Long ’91 of Wilmington. This summer Gia was named president of the African American Graduate Association and member of the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors. Gia graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies. She is employed with the university Telecommunications Department as administrative services manager. In addition to her commitment to the alumni association, she volunteers with the local domestic violence shelter, the Lucille Johnson Women’s Missionary Society and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gia is married to Michael Long and enjoys spending time with her three children Satura, 10, Shelbi, 5 and Michael II, 2.

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION

Have you moved, changed jobs, married, had a baby? UNCW wants to know! With nearly 40,000 alumni on record, we need your help in keeping your information up to date. Please use the following link to update your biographical information today! https://cgi2.ocis.uncwil.edu/alumni/keepintouch.html

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II. Campus News
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UNCW maintains top 10 ranking

For the seventh consecutive year, UNCW has maintained its status as one of the top 10 public universities in the South in annual college rankings by U.S.News & World Report. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1311

UNCW receives “Best in the Southeast” designation

UNCW has been named a 2005 Best College in the Southeastern Region by the Princeton Review. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1317

FALL SEMESTER Off to a good start

UNCW opened its doors Aug. 18 to the largest number of students in its 57-year history. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1297

Indigo Girls concert highlights UNCW Family Weekend in September

The Indigo Girls are headlining the UNCW Family Weekend Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 18 in Trask Coliseum. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1318

TEACHING EXCELLENCE HONORED

Robert G. Blundo, associate professor of social work in the College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded the UNCW Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award Aug. 17 at the fall faculty meeting. He was among six faculty members recognized for their teaching excellence and scholarship. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1306

Groundbreakings continue on campus

Expanding to meet the needs of its growing student body, UNCW broke ground Aug. 18 for a new University Union complex. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1308 Ground was broken July 29 for the Computer Information Systems Building. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1286

LONGTIME UNCW FUND-RAISER RETIRES

Tyrone Rowell, who spent 30 years raising money for scholarships, buildings and other university projects, retired this month. http://www.starnewsonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73181258310187&Avis=WM&Dato=20040809&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=408090308&Ref=AR

TASK FORCE UPDATES

• University/Community Relations Task Force will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 in the Madeline Suite in Wagoner Hall. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1315

• Task Force on Campus Violence Prevention - http://www.uncw.edu/news/taskforce/

HARRIS TEETER PURCHASES BENEFIT UNCW

Harris Teeter shoppers who use their VIC (Very Important Customer) Card can donate two percent of all private label purchases (President's Choice, Hunter, HT Traders and Harris Teeter labels) to UNCW by linking their card with the Code 5034. Harris Teeter will also double the money to the UNCW Teachers Legacy Hall project at the Watson School of Education. You can link online at http://www.harristeeter.com/community/vic_link_info.php. Shoppers must re-link their cards each August for the contribution to take effect.

Golf Tournament helps Marine science students

Got-Em-On Live Bait Club along with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty will host its seventh annual scholarship golf tournament benefiting UNCW graduate students studying the marine sciences on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Cape Golf Club. Check in is at 11 a.m. with a shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $55 a person. To register or for more information, please call Randy or Sue Gibson at 910.458.9735.

Phonathon underway

UNCW kicked off its annual fund phonathon Aug. 22. Students are calling alumni and parents to update them on the latest UNCW news as well as to ask them for critical support for the university. Gifts to the annual fund help the university enhance the educational experience of its students. The alumni participation goal has been raised to 12 percent for the 2004-05 fiscal year. If you would like to make a contribution to the university, please call 910.962.3751 or visit http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv.

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III. Seahawk Sports
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SEAHAWKS ANNOUNCE 2004-05 HOOPS SCHEDULE

Four home non-conference games and a first-ever appearance at UNC Chapel Hill’s Dean E. Smith Center highlight the 2004-05 men’s basketball schedule at UNC Wilmington. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2004-05%20Mens%20Basketball/Seahawks%20Announce%202004-05%20Hoops%20Schedule.htm

WOMEN'S HOOPS SLATE RELEASED, VISIT WOLFPACK IN SEASON OPENER

A season-opening clash against NC State kicks off an ambitious 2004-05 schedule for Coach Ann Hancock’s young UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2004-05%20Womens%20Basketball/schedule%20announced.htm

VACCARO TO HEAD SEAHAWK RADIO TEAM

Mike Vaccaro, who headed up Campbell’s over-the-air and internet broadcasts for the past six years, has been named UNC Wilmington’s men’s basketball play-by-play commentator for the 2004-05 season. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/Vaccaro%20to%20head%20radio.htm

For more Seahawk athletics’ news visit http://www.uncw.edu/athletics.

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IV. Events
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A.     LECTURES

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.

C. EXHIBITS

D. CALENDAR

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

UNCW Alumni Association – http://www.uncw.edu/alumni – Your alumni association has grown to nearly 40,000 members. 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. Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo thanks alumni for their generous support of the university during the last fiscal year and challenges them to raise the giving participation level for 2004-05 to 12 percent. Call 910.962.2682 or 800.596.2880 for details.

Admissions – http://www.uncw.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.

Transcripts – http://www.uncw.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html

Ways to support UNCW – http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv/

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© University of North Carolina at Wilmington, August 2004
Marybeth K. Bianchi, editor

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