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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
January 2004 - Vol. 2 - No. 10
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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/January.html

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HOMECOMING 2004
Seahawks will be flocking back to the nest Jan. 23-25 as UNCW celebrates Homecoming 2004. Special recognition goes to the Class of 1994, former cheerleaders, pep band members, Alpha Phi, Theta Chi and Kappa Alpha Psi. For the details visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/homecoming_2004.html or http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1061
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CONTENTS

I. Alumni News

A. Beetle raffle benefits scholarships
B. Chapter news
C. Board member spotlight
D. College site marked

II. Campus News

A. Brown v. Board of Education explored
B. Business affairs vice chancellor named
C. Workshop for small business
D. Scholarship endowed
E. Faculty honors

III. Seahawk Sports

A.Terrell Leads Four In Double Figures As Seahawks Cruise
B. Second half surge sends Seahawks to 64-50 win
C. Seahawks return to natatorium for tri-meet
D. CAA coaches pick Seahawks third in preseason
E. Seahawks to honor brooks
F. Softball defensive, team clinics set
G. Listen live, online

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
The UNCW Alumni Association is raffling off a 2003 yellow VW Seahawk Beetle to raise funds for merit-based scholarships. There are just a few days left to get your $25 ticket. 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. The car, valued at $19,500, was donated by Bob King ’66.

B. CHAPTER/COUNCIL NEWS
Visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2004/chapter_news_0104.html for information on upcoming chapter events.

C. BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
The Seahawk Spotlight shines on Robert Warren, UNCW class of 1974. He also has an A.S. degree from Southwood College which he received in 1972. Robert is the superintendent of UNCW’s Landscape Services and can take pride in the beauty of the campus as he oversees the landscape plantings, color, artistic design and cleanliness. Robert also supervises the university’s motor pool and recycling efforts, which protect our environment. He is the father of one son, Robert Christopher. For fun, Robert enjoys hunting, fishing and all sports. He is an avid Seahawk spectator and Seahawk Club member. Robert is a N.C. Certified Public Manager, N.C. Certified Plantsman and is APPA-certified as a facilities manager. His volunteerism is appreciated by the alumni association, Seahawk Club, UNCW Arboretum Advisory Committee and the Ev-Henwood Advisory Committee.

D. COLLEGE SITE MARKED
Wilmington College alumni gathered near the corner of 13th and Market Street on Dec. 17 for the unveiling of an historical marker at the former site of Isaac Bear Hall, which was home to Wilmington College when it was founded in the late 1940s. View photos from the event at http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2004/WilCo.html.

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II. Campus News
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A. BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION EXPLORED
UNCW is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that ended the doctrine of “separate but equal” as a constitutional principle, by engaging in a Learning Community dialogue to explore the judicial, social and moral significance of the May 1954 landmark decision, both in historical perspective as well as in its multi-dimensional aftermath.
http://www.uncw.edu/brownlc

B. BUSINESS AFFAIRS VICE CHANCELLOR NAMED
Ronald J. Core was appointed UNCW’s vice chancellor for business affairs effective March 15. He has served as vice president for business and finance at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga., since 1997 and is principal advisor to the president for all financial and operational matters.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1050

C. WORKSHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESS
An introductory Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer and technology commercialization workshop will be from 1 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the UNCW Golden Hawk Room. The Small Business Innovation Research program offers over $1.6 billion a year in grant and contract funding to research-based small businesses.
http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2004/wilmington.htm

D. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWED
The Boseman-TenHuisen Scholarship, the first merit scholarship to benefit students of UNCW’s PRIDE organization, became fully endowed as of Dec. 12. Devon Crosbie, a UNCW senior from Fayetteville, is the first recipient of the scholarship and will receive $500. Crosbie has served as president of PRIDE for two years.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1036

E. FACULTY HONORS
John P. Bennett, professor in the Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences, will receive the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2004 Honor Award April 1 at the AAHPERD 2004 National Convention in New Orleans, La.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1051

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III. Seahawk Sports
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A. TERRELL LEADS FOUR IN DOUBLE FIGURES AS SEAHAWKS CRUISE
Senior forward Anthony Terrell's 18 points led four Seahawks in double figures as UNC Wilmington moved to 4-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 72-52 win over Virginia Commonwealth Wednesday (1/14) at Trask Coliseum.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Mens%20Basketball/Game%2013%20story.htm

B. SECOND HALF SURGE SENDS SEAHAWKS TO 64-50 WIN
UNCW placed four players in double digits as the Seahawks snapped a three-game skid with a 64-50 win over William & Mary Thursday (1/15) at Trask Coliseum.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20women%20basketball/UNCW%2013%20story.htm

C. SEAHAWKS RETURN TO NATATORIUM FOR TRI-MEET
With three meets remaining in the dual meet season, the UNC Wilmington men and women’s swimming teams are busy preparing for the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Championships. The College of Charleston and Navy visit the Seahawk Natatorium this weekend for a 2 p.m. meet.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/SD%20Preview%20cofc%20navy.htm

D. CAA COACHES PICK SEAHAWKS THIRD IN PRESEASON
In the Colonial Athletic Association’s preseason baseball coaches' poll, the Seahawks have been picked third in the conference behind defending champion Virginia Commonwealth and William & Mary.
http://www.caasports.com/sports/baseball/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=1466

E. SEAHAWKS TO HONOR BROOKS
Bill Brooks, the architect of UNC Wilmington’s athletic program and its highly successful baseball coach for 27 years, will be honored Jan. 31 when the baseball team holds its annual spring training banquet at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/2003-04%20Baseball/Brooks%20Number%20To%20Be%20retired.htm

F. SOFTBALL DEFENSIVE, TEAM CLINICS SET
The UNCW softball program will conduct a pair of clinics for the local community: Defensive Clinic starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at Boseman Field and Team Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Hoggard High School High School. Contact Kim Camara at 910.962.7021 or at camarak@uncw.edu.

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

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IV. Events
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A. LECTURES
Juan Williams presents “Eyes on the Prize: Truths of American Race Relations,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1043&Keyword=Juan%20Williams

Dr. Gregory Stock presents “Enhancing the Human: Genomics, Science Fiction and Ethics Collide” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1058&Keyword=Gregory%20Stock

Writer Dinty Moore presents a reading at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in Morton Hall, Bryan 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.

Anthony and Joseph Paratore, duo-pianists, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.

Umbilical Brothers: Thwak!, 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1044&Keyword=umbilical

The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1047

North Carolina Jazz Festival Preview, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1057

North Carolina Symphony, at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
http://www.ncsymphony.org/statewideevents/details.cfm?did=4

Les Yeux Noirs string octet, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-ANA.asp?ID=62

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
http://www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/Performances/CConcert.asp

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, Jan. 20-March 22, University Union Living Room. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1046

Gayle Tustin, "An Artist’s Journey: Versatility & Variety," through Feb. 26, Randall Library artwall. Reception and walk through 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Larry Pritchard, paintings of abstract landscapes, Feb. 9-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 2004 in the Warwick Center. http://library.uncwil.edu/archives/events/womenstudies2.doc

D. CALENDAR
Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, UNCW offices closed
Jan. 23-25 – Homecoming 2004
Jan. 29-30 – UNCW Board of Trustees Meetings
Feb. 9-14 – Intercultural Week
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.uncw.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 Web site is in transition, a new design is in the works offering a variety of new features.

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.

UNCW Publications – Campus Communique – UNCW's faculty/staff newsletter – http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique.html

UNCW COMMUNITY LINK – UNCW’s new interactive television show – http://www.communitylink.tv/

Lifelong Learning – http://www.uncw.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.

Transcripts – http://www.uncw.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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© University of North Carolina at Wilmington, January 2004
Marybeth K. Bianchi, editor
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