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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
February 2004 - Vol. 2 - No. 11
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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/2004/February.html
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ALUMNI
GIVING ON THE RISE
The mercury is rising as alumni giving increases to meet the chancellor’s
goal of 10 percent by June 30. As
of Jan. 31, 2,172 alumni had made a gift to their alma mater (that’s 6.37%).
We need a total of 3,718 donors to reach our goal, and only YOU can help us
do that. 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
A. Alumni awards presented
B. Trexler wins car; scholarship named for King
C. Association introduces chancellor around SE North Carolina
D. Alumni board spotlight
E. Last basketball social of the season
F. Celebration for LEAD Floor alumni
G. Board to discuss mission/vision
H. Chapter/council news
A. Bolton Center opens
B. Community task force formed
C. Planning council seeks feedback on proposed UNCW vision and values
D. Rare whale studied at UNCW
E. Aquarius launches contest for students
A. Seahawks halt streak behind Lay's 21 points
B. Make CAA tournament plans
C. Softball kicks off season Saturday in Raleigh
D. Diamond Hawks gear up for season opener
E. Seahawk gear personalized
F. Seahawks on the air
G. Spring break soccer camp
H. Listen live, online
A. Lectures
B. Performances
C. Exhibits
D. Calendar
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I. Alumni News
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A.
ALUMNI AWARDS PRESENTED
Joseph L. King III ’66 and Louise Floyd Gorham ’59
were honored by the UNCW Alumni Association during Homecoming 2004 festivities.
King received the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Gorham received the
2004 Distinguished Citizen for Service to the Community and University Award.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1062
Jason Wheeler ’99, ’03M was named the 2004 UNCW Young Alumnus of the Year. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1082
B. TREXLER WINS
CAR; SCHOLARSHIP NAMED FOR KING
Melanie Trexler ’83, a Wilmington CPA, was the winner of the 2003 Seahawk
VW Beetle that was raffled off to raise money for alumni merit scholarships.
To her delight, it was a hit with her entire family which includes a daughter,
two sons and her husband. Melanie chose to keep the Beetle and drove it off
Bob King’s VW lot with a beaming smile. Thus far, $41,190 has been brought
in from raffle ticket sales and donations. Bob King ‘66 is known throughout
the region as a very generous donor to UNCW with his most recent gift being
the VW. The UNCW Alumni Association voted unanimously to name the alumni merit
scholarship in his honor. Students who win this prestigious scholarship will
be known as Bob King Alumni Scholars. The association thanks Bob and Melanie
for their support of this effort.
C. ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES
CHANCELLOR AROUND SE NORTH CAROLINA
This spring, the UNCW Alumni Association is traveling throughout southeastern
North Carolina introducing Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo to alumni, business and
government leaders, civic organizations and school administrators. Chancellor
DePaolo has a commitment to visiting communities to talk about education's role
in economic development and how UNCW can help the area. The chancellor’s
schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 23 - Duplin County; Wednesday, March
24 - Bladen County; Tuesday, April 6 - Craven County and Wednesday, April 7
- Onslow County.
D. ALUMNI BOARD
SPOTLIGHT
Becky Fancher ‘78 personifies the definition of key volunteer. She gives
valuable service to many areas of the UNCW Alumni Association on her own good
will and personal initiative. Becky ably served as chair of the Watson School
of Education Alumni Chapter in 1997-98, as chair of the association in 2000-01
and is currently secretary of the Past Chairs’ Council. Becky’s
chairmanship was highlighted by the major restructuring of the board’s
committees to streamline their efficiency. Alumni giving had its peak in 2000
rising to 14.7 percent. Becky is the assistant registrar at UNCW and enjoys
working with students, faculty and staff. Becky is married to Jack, and they
just celebrated their silver anniversary. They are the proud parents of Katie,
who will graduate in May from UNCW with a B.S. in business accountancy and is
continuing her studies toward a B.A. in middle grades education. Becky and Jack
enjoy NASCAR racing, both viewing and driving, and working in their vegetable
garden. Becky is an avid reader and Seahawk fan. Thank you Becky and your family
for your total support of UNCW!
E. LAST BASKETBALL
SOCIAL OF THE SEASON
The last social of the year for men’s basketball will be at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 in the Hawk’s Nest, immediately following the game against
Hofstra. (It’s Senior Night.) Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will speak,
Jason Wheeler ’99, ’03M will be recognized as Young Alumnus of the
Year, and the Young Alumni Council leadership will be honored for their volunteerism.
The meal, a Mexican fiesta, is being provided by ARAMARK. Door prizes will be
awarded. To make reservations, please e-mail Kristin Asher at asherk@uncw.edu
or call 962.2682 or 800.596.2880. Reservations must be made in advance and paid
prior to the event for the best rate.
F. CELEBRATION FOR
LEAD FLOOR ALUMNI
The UNC Center for Leadership Education and Service, in conjunction with Housing
and Residence Life, is hosting the fifth anniversary LEAD Floor celebration
at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 in the Graham/Hewlett great room. All LEAD Floor
alumni are invited. For more information please contact the Center for Leadership
Education and Service at 962.3877 and ask for Shelly Hoover or Emily Abernathy
or send e-mail to EBA2317@uncw.edu.
G. BOARD TO DISCUSS
MISSION/VISION
On Saturday, Feb. 28 the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors will meet
to revise the association’s mission and vision statement and to begin
strategic planning for the future of the association. Wise Alumni House will
be the site, and work will begin at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast to kick
the process off at 8:30 am. All board members are encouraged to attend this
important meeting. Call the Alumni Relations Office for details at 962.2682.
H. CHAPTER/COUNCIL
NEWS
Visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2004/chapter_news_0204.html
for information on upcoming chapter events.
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II. Campus News
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A. BOLTON CENTER
OPENS
Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo and U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre celebrated the opening
of the Bolton Health and Wellness Center Feb. 7. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1100
B. COMMUNITY TASK
FORCE FORMED
Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo and Wilmington Mayor Spence Broadhurst established
an innovative City of Wilmington, UNCW and community task force. The task force
will examine a variety of quality of life issues related to UNCW’s impact
on city neighborhoods and make recommendations to the university and the City
Council to develop partnerships and shared responsibility for managing these
issues. http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2004/jan/29/index.html
C. PLANNING COUNCIL
SEEKS FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED UNCW VISION AND VALUES
The University Planning Council has proposed a strategic vision, identity and
core values for UNCW and seeks input from the university community. Alumni can
forward their comments to the UNCW Alumni Relations Office. The strategic vision
sets forth an ideal future for the university and provides long-term direction
and an inspirational foundation for strategic planning. The identity statement
concisely describes UNCW’s distinguishing characteristics -”who
we are and how we are different.” The core values are enduring beliefs
and principles that are commonly held and endeavor to put into action. Core
values guide faculty, staff, administrators (and sometimes students) in performing
their work. http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2004/feb/12/index.html
D. RARE WHALE STUDIED
AT UNCW
A rare dense beaked whale, also known as Blainville’s whale, is being
studied by scientists and students at UNCW. The 14-foot adult male whale, discovered
near Kure Beach, was moved to the university by UNCW’s Marine Mammal Stranding
Program. http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2004/feb/5/index.html
E. AQUARIUS LAUNCHES
CONTEST FOR STUDENTS
Students in grades 8-12 who dream of diving in the world’s oceans now
have the opportunity to enter a contest to win a trip to Key Largo, Florida,
SCUBA certification, and a personal tour inside Aquarius, America’s inner
space station. The trip will include the student’s teacher and parents.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1109
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III. Seahawk Sports
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A. SEAHAWKS HALT
STREAK BEHIND LAY'S 21 POINTS
Sophomore forward Taylor Lay poured in a career high 21 points, and UNCW broke
open a close game with a 13-0 run late in the second half for a 64-51 victory
over Towson in Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball on Feb.
11. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Mens%20Basketball/Game%2022%20story.htm
B. MAKE CAA TOURNAMENT
PLANS
Join the Seahawk Club for the men's basketball CAA Tournament March 5-8 in Richmond,
Va. Before and after each game the Seahawks play, the Seahawk Club will have
a social at the Embassy Suites. For CAA Tournament ticket information, call
910.962.3233. For information regarding Seahawk Club socials during the tournament
call 910.962.3571.
C. SOFTBALL KICKS
OFF SEASON SATURDAY IN RALEIGH
The UNC Wilmington softball team begins its most ambitious schedule in years
this weekend when the Seahawks compete in the Triangle Classic at the Walnut
Creek Softball Complex in Raleigh, N.C. The Seahawks will be joined by 19 other
teams, including Colonial Athletic Association opponent James Madison, in the
three-day event that runs through Saturday, Feb. 14. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Softball/2004%20SB%20Preview.htm
D. DIAMOND HAWKS
GEAR UP FOR SEASON OPENER
UNCW hosts nationally ranked UNC Greensboro, at 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Head Coach Mark
Scalf and his 2004 Seahawks met the media Jan. 28 at Brooks Field. The Seahawks
return 21 letter winners including All-CAA designated hitter Chip Grawey, outfielder
Matt Sutton and closer Blake Cross. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Baseball/Media%20Day%20Quotes.htm
E. SEAHAWK GEAR
PERSONALIZED
UNCW Athletics has launched a Web site offering personalized Seahawk gear. A
percentage of every purchase benefits the UNCW Athletic Scholarship Fund. Seahawk
fans can purchase sports apparel, alumni apparel, infant ware, desk accessories
and other items which can be personalized. http://www.UNCWsports.com
(click on “Personalized Seahawks Gear”)
F. SEAHAWKS ON
THE AIR
ESPN Radio AM630 will broadcast 16 home baseball games, plus the CAA Tournament,
this spring. Each of the broadcasts may be accessed over the web by visiting
http://www.UNCWsports.com.
G. SPRING BREAK
SOCCER CAMP
UNCW soccer is hosting a spring break soccer camp for boys and girls, ages five
to 14. The camp is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8-12. Contact Paul Cairney at
962.3932 or cairneyp@uncw.edu or Aidan
Heaney at 962.7057 or heaneya@uncw.edu.
H. 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 at http://media.yahoo.com/ncaa/sp/nag/.
For more Seahawk athletics’ news visit http://www.uncw.edu/athletics.
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IV. Events
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A. LECTURES
Writer Dinty Moore, 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Morton Hall, Bryan Auditorium
Linda Harrelson ’82, “I Can Manage Myself!” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Randall Library auditorium http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2004/feb/5/announcements.html
Cinematographer Tom Priestley Jr., 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Morton Hall, Bryan Auditorium http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1102
The Great Decisions Discussion Program presents the following lectures at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through March 30 in Cameron Hall auditorium: Feb. 17, The United States and Europe by Charles Kegley of the University of South Carolina; Feb. 24, Diversity in Islam by Walid Phares of Florida Atlantic University; March 2, Latin American Overview by Carol Wise of University of Southern California; March 16, Reform in the Middle East by Amy Hawthorne of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; March 23, Public Diplomacy by Walter Andrusyszyn; and March 30, Media and Foreign Policy by Ole Holsti of Duke University. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1078
James Patterson, author of Brown v. Board of Education: A Civil Rights Landmark and Its Troubled Legacy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Morton Hall Auditorium. http://www.uncw.edu/brownlc/Events.htm
Tracey Kidder, Third Annual Writer's Week speaker, 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, Kenan Auditorium
Clyde Edgerton and Philip Gerard, Third Annual Writer's Week program, 7 p.m. Wednesday March 17, Kenan Auditorium
Author Melton McLaurin, “The First Black Marines,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Morton Hall Auditorium. http://www.uncw.edu/brownlc/Events.htm
Writer, commentator Nikki Giovanni, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, Kenan Auditorium
Fareed Zakaria presents “Globalization -– The Next Phase,” 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, Kenan Auditorium
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.
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town starring Pat Hingle, Thursday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 29 http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1104
UNCW Big Band and Jazz Combo, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20
UNCW Wind Symphony, 8 p.m. Monday, March 1
Evening of UNCW Brass, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 4
North Carolina Symphony, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11
Guerrilla Girls on Tour, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16
The Ryoanji Duo, 8 p.m. Thursday March 18
Bruce Wood Dance Company, 8 p.m. Friday. March 26
Visit http://www.uncw.edu/music/CONCERTS/index.htm for other upcoming concerts.
C. EXHIBITS
“Coastal Viewpoints,” paintings by Susan Dade and Priscilla Long
Whitlock, through March 22, University Union Living Room http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1046
Larry Pritchard, paintings of abstract landscapes, through April 12, Warwick Center Gallery http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-UUE.asp?ID=70
“Women’s and Gender Studies-Words Make a Difference: Scholarship from UNCW and Around the World” through May in the Warwick Center http://library.uncwil.edu/archives/events/womenstudies2.doc
D. CALENDAR
Feb. 17 - Watson School of Education Alumni Chapter alumni lecture
Feb. 21 - Atlanta Alumni Chapter social
Feb. 25-26 – Senior Seahawk Salute
Feb. 28 - Basketball postgame social
March 5-8 - CAA Tournament
March 5 - CAA Tournament alumni social
March 8-12 - Spring Break
March 9 - Triangle Alumni Chapter social
March 19 - Communication Studies Day
March 24-27 - Cameron School of Business 25th anniversary
April 9 - UNCW offices closed
April 16 - Installation of Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo
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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.uncwil.edu/alumni – Your alumni association has grown to more than 38,000 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.
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.
Campus Communiqué – UNCW's faculty/staff newsletter – http://www.uncwil.edu/news/communique.html
UNCW Community Link – UNCW’s 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 spring 2004 Pathways catalog is now online 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/
– Harris Teeter shoppers can show their support for UNCW every time
they purchase any Harris Teeter brand product and use their VIC card. They just
need to link their VIC card to UNCW (code 5034). Two percent of the purchase
price is donated to UNCW, plus the total is doubled with the extra funds benefiting
the N.C. Teachers Legacy Hall. https://www.harristeeter.com/community/vic_link_info.php
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