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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
July 2004 - Vol. 4 - No. 4
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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/July.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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A. BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

The July spotlight features Michael Wilson ’89M of Wilmington. Michael received his undergraduate degree in 1970 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1986, he entered the MBA program at UNCW. He graduated in 1989 and now serves as the evening director at Miller-Motte Technical College. In addition to his commitment to the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors, he is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants. Michael is a past president of this organization and a current board member. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, reading and the opera.

B. ALUMNI BOARD TO MEET AUG. 6-7

The UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors will host its first meeting of the fiscal year Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7 in Wilmington. The fall meeting serves as a time to orient new board members and discuss association initiatives for the coming year. At 6:30 p.m. Friday the group will gather at the Bluewater Grill. The board will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the UNCW Madeline Suite.

C. WILMINGTON COLLEGE MONTHLY GATHERINGS

Graduates of Wilmington College gather at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Jackson's Big Oak Barbeque. This dutch-treat lunch is a great time to greet old friends and reminisce. The next meeting is July 21. For more information, contact Jim Medlin '52 at 910.791.5259.

D. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for FRESHMEN EVENTS

The alumni association is seeking alumni volunteers to assist with UNCW’s freshman Move-In 2004 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. All volunteers will receive a Move-In 2004 T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. They are asked to check-in at Wagoner Dining Hall beginning at 6:15 a.m. to receive assignments; breakfast will be served until 7 a.m. Volunteers will need to be in place by 7:30 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, the association will sponsor a booth at the 2004 Involvement Carnival to welcome new students to UNCW by distributing gifts and making alumni-student connections. Anyone interested in volunteering for either event should contact Dru Farrar at 910.962.2684 or drupfarrar@aol.com by Tuesday, July 20.

E. HOMECOMING DATES ANNOUNCED

Homecoming 2005 will be held the weekend of Feb. 4-6. This will be a special weekend because both the men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting weekend home games. Watch your e-mail for more information about these events as the date draws closer.

F. PAST CHAIRS TO SELECT CREWS AWARD WINNER

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, the Past Chairs' Council of the UNCW Alumni Association will gather at Wise Alumni House to select the next J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award winner. The award will be presented at the fall faculty meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17. In addition to selecting an award recipient, the council will hold elections and hear from Ed Vosnock '71 the new alumni board chair. For more information about this committee, contact Shanda Bordeaux '92 at shandabordeaux@cs.com.

G. 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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A. BRUNSON TO HEAD OFFICE OF CAMPUS DIVERSITY

Deborah Brunson, associate professor of communication studies, was appointed interim director of UNCW's Office of Campus Diversity. She replaces Joanne Nottingham who served in this position for five years. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1271

B. NASA CREW TRAINS IN AQUARIUS

Four NASA crewmembers will look to the deep seas this month to help prepare for journeys into deep space. They'll use UNCW'S undersea laboratory, Aquarius, to study what it may be like to live and work in other extreme environments such as the Moon and Mars. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1275

C. TASK FORCES TO REVIEW Campus Violence and Education Programs

Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo has appointed two task forces which are reviewing the safety, security, and education programs at UNCW after the recent tragic deaths. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1267

D. CHANCELLOR DEPAOLO MEETS WITH PARENTS ACROSS THE STATE

Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will travel to five sites across the state in August to meet UNCW parents and their students. The events are hosted by the UNCW Parent Development Council which is working diligently to raise the money needed to build the Colonnades that will connect sections of the new University Union complex, scheduled to be completed in spring 2006. For details on dates and locations, contact Stephanie David at 910.962.2659.

E. LOCAL BUSINESSES CAN WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

In anticipation of UNCW students’ return to Wilmington in August, local businesses are encouraged to show off their Seahawk pride in their establishments. A brochure showing Seahawk items available for purchase can be downloaded at http://www.uncw.edu/news/atUNCW/pdf/seahawk_order.pdf

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III. Seahawk Sports
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A. GALLAGHER'S OLYMPIC BID ENDS AT LONG BEACH

Former UNCW swimmer Dan Gallagher finished sixth in the finals of the 50-meter freestyle July 13, narrowly missing a slot on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team. He covered the distance in 22.72 seconds, slightly behind the 22.51 he clocked in semifinals the previous day. http://www.usaswimming.org/USASWeb/_Rainbow/Documents/8b0acc1e-e291-469e-9aba-293b0e7aec9a/040707F021.htm

B. SUN RISES FOR BLIZZARD IN SUMMER TRYOUT

Former UNCW basketball standout and two-time CAA Player-of-the-Year Brett Blizzard was informed July 12 that he has made the cut for the Phoenix Suns summer roster. The Tallahassee, Fla., product impressed club officials over the weekend in the NBA team's rookie/free agent camp at America West Arena in Phoenix. Blizzard and the rest of the summer roster began competing in a nine-game summer session July 13 in Las Vegas. http://www.nba.com/suns/news/2004_summer_index.html

C. AARON SMITH PENNED BY CUBS

All-CAA shortstop Aaron Smith has signed with the Chicago Cubs and reported to their affiliate in Arizona League. Smith becomes the second Seahawk to sign as a baseball free agent this summer. http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/BASEBALL.HTM

D. TERRELL NAMED ALL-TOURNAMENT AT SPORTS CENTER SHOWCASE

Former Seahawk Anthony Terrell was named to the All-Tournament team at the VCU SportsCenter Showcase at the Seigel Center in Richmond, Va. The event featured 60 players who are hoping to catch the eye of scouts from the NBA, NBDL and European Leagues. http://www.caasports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=1794

E. JUSTUS NAMED TO COACHING POST

Former UNCW men's basketball standout Joel Justus was named to Ernie Nestor's coaching staff at Elon University. Justus was a four-year letterwinner for the Seahawks and helped guide UNCW to post-season berths in three of the last four seasons. http://www.elon.edu/athletics/news.asp?id=2921&sport=mbb

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

UNCW Student Creations 2004, through Saturday, July 31, Randall Library, first floor art wall. Exhibit features the studios of Ann Conner and Aaron Wilcox and students from the UNCW Department of Art and Theatre. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1214

“Vicarious Spaces,” showcasing paintings by local artist MJ Cunningham, begins Aug. 9 and runs through Oct. 4 in the UNCW Warwick Center Gallery. The opening reception will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1274

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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