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 THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
 July 2005 - Vol. 4 - No. 4
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 Welcome to UNCW's monthly newsletter for alumni and friends, bringing you news about the University of North Carolina 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/2005/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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AAGA LEADERSHIP RECOGNIZED
The African American Graduate Association, led by Gia Todd Long ’91, was awarded the 2005 Soaring Chapter Award by the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors. AAGA was recognized for organizing events and activities for its target group, working cooperatively with alumni relations staff, meeting with chapter leaders to ensure successful efforts by chapter, supporting the mission and vision of UNCW and the alumni association, encouraging participation from alumni relations and communicating effectively with target audiences. Long orchestrated a successful homecoming celebration, two Senior Sankofa ceremonies and many city-to-city socials.

PERSONALIZED SEAHAWK LICENSE PLATES AVAILABLE
Join the growing number of alumni who are taking their Seahawk pride on the road. North Carolina alumni and friends can sport the Seahawk license plate and support UNCW student scholarships at the same time. Seahawk license plates are $25 and can be personalized for $45. For each plate, $15 of the application fee supports the alumni association’s scholarship program, which currently awards 13 scholarships worth $1,500 or more. For more information visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/giving-benefits.htm#plate.

12TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC IS OCT. 7
The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter will sponsor a golf tournament to benefit the UNCW Alumni Association on Friday, Oct. 7 at Echo Farms Country Club. Team sponsorships are $350 and include 18 holes of golf, cart and practice balls; gift bag (including a UNCW alumni T-shirt); bagged lunch provided by Chick-fil-A; beverages; social hour and awards dinner cookout. Prizes will be awarded, and a long drive contest will follow play. Sept. 23 is the deadline for entries. For more information or entry forms, visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/events-upcoming.htm or call the alumni relations office at 910.962.2684. Entries must be accompanied by payment. Corporate sponsorships are available for $1,000. Chapter information can be obtained from Kristen “Doc” Dunn ’97 at 910.297.0752 or doc@ec.rr.com.

CHAPTER EVENTS
For more chapter events visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/events-upcoming.htm.

The Richmond Chapter will host a social for alumni at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Richmond, Va. For more information, please contact chapter leader Sam Mintz '02 at 804.782.8847 or smintz@scottstringfellow.com.

Cameron School of Business graduates will meet at 9.a.m. Saturday, July 23 at Wise Alumni House to discuss plans for the fall alumni picnic as well as a membership campaign. For more information, please contact Melissa Blackburn Walton '87 at 910.799.9496 or mmwalton@ec.rr.com.

Fifteen Florida alumni flocked together last month at the Ugly Tuna Saloona in Ft. Lauderdale. Alumni, ranging from a 2004 graduate and to a Wilmington College graduate, came together to exchange stories, make new friends and learn about UNCW’s soaring reputation. Plans for future Florida events are currently in process.

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Have you moved, changed jobs, married, had a baby? UNCW wants to know! With approximately 40,000 alumni on record, we need your help to keep your information up to date. Please note if you would like your news to be included in an upcoming edition of UNCW Magazine. Use the following link to update your biographical information today. https://cgi2.ocis.uncwil.edu/alumni/keepintouch.html

JOIN US – GET INVOLVED!
Volunteerism renews and restores the spirit. You are invited to become an active part of the UNCW Alumni Association by serving on the board of directors or a chapter board, by attending alumni events and activities or by communicating your needs to alumni relations office staff. Your support is a valuable part of the success of the university and the alumni association. For more information write to alumni@uncw.edu or call 910.962.2682.

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II. Campus News
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FRESHMAN MOVE-IN
Alumni and friends are invited to assist with the freshman move-in process. Move-In 2005 will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Anyone interested in volunteering for Move-In 2005 are asked to e-mail Lena Donlon at donlonl@uncw.edu with contact information and T-shirt size. All volunteers receive a Move-In 2005 T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. Volunteers will 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. http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/housing/WebPages/Move_in.htm

GIFTS TO UNCW UP 16 PERCENT
UNCW supporters contributed $5,496,237 to the university during the 2004-05 fiscal year that began July 1, 2004, and ended June 30. The total is the largest amount UNCW has ever raised from private donations in a fiscal year. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1658

The 2004-05 UNCW Annual Fund Phonathon was a great success bringing in $224,778. These gifts came from 4,380 pledges from alumni, parents and friends. The phonathon will start again Aug. 28, and UNCW students are eager to tell alumni and friends all the wonderful things that are happening here on the campus of UNCW. For the first time, the on-campus phonathon will occur in both the fall and spring semesters. By expanding the program, the university will be able to contact even more alumni and friends, so make sure you answer the call to support the UNCW Annual Fund when asked. Every donation counts. http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv/invest-annual.htm

OCEAN DATA, MARINE FORECASTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
UNCW’s Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program (CORMP) deployed buoys and sensor stations in area waters to provide continuous real-time time data measuring everything from wave height to water temperature. One buoy, named ILM2, is located five miles off the coast of Wrightsville Beach (N34°08.400' W77°42.900). A second buoy named ILM3 was deployed approximately 27 miles from shore (N33°58.753' W77°20.929'). In addition two moorings were deployed off Johnnie Mercer’s Pier (Wrightsville Beach) and Long Beach Pier (Oak Island). For more information, visit http://www.cormp.org. Read the Wilmington Star-News article at http://www.starnewsonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050616/NEWS/50616004&SearchID=73213931586709

CROSSROADS TO EXPLORE GENDER AS FACTOR IN BINGE DRINKING
Claims that men binge drink to feel more macho and women drink to feel more equal to men are among the motivations that will be explored over the next two years as CROSSROADS, UNCW’s substance abuse prevention and education program, seeks to identify, address and change gender-specific attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that contribute to high-risk drinking. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1653

PUBLIC SCHOOL-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS RENEWED
UNCW’s Watson School of Education on June 14 renewed its partnerships with 10 area public school districts, plus a charter school. The partnerships, in which more than 1,300 teachers and administrators in 101 schools, include placement of UNCW education students in public school classrooms, professional development for public school educators and collaborative grant and research opportunities with UNCW faculty. http://www.uncw.edu/ed/pds/

HOST FAMILIES SOUGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The UNCW Office of International Programs invites area residents to participate in the International Friendship Program by serving as a host to an international student who will be attending UNCW in the fall. Approximately 45 new students from Australia, United Kingdom, P.R. China, Japan, Chile, Finland, Brazil, France, Germany and other countries are expected to be enrolled. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1657

LEADERSHIP LECTURE AND ARTS IN ACTION PERFORMANCE SERIES ANNOUNCED
UNCW Presents has announced its 2005-06 Leadership Lecture Series (http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1660) and Arts in Action Performance Series (http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1661) lineups.

GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS MARINE SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS
The eighth annual scholarship golf tournament sponsored by the Got-Em-On Live Bait Club and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at The Cape Golf and Racquet Club. All proceeds will be used to fund fellowships for UNCW graduate students in marine science. The format will be captain’s choice, handicapped and flighted. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $55 for men and $45 for women. Lunch is provided, and a social will follow at the clubhouse. There will be a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, as well as prizes for closest to pin, longest drive and putting. The following sponsorships are available: corporate, $500, includes brochure and advertising space, a hole sign and a team; executive, $300, includes a hole sign and a team; hole, $100, includes a sign. In 2002, the club founded an endowment and awards an annual fellowship of $2,500. To date, $61,500 has been raised for UNCW. To register contact Randy or Sue Gibson at 910.458.9735 or Randygibson@Allstate.com, or Pat Harrill at 910.458.4362 or Patscharters@email.com.

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III. Seahawk Sports
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SEAHAWKS UNVEIL 2005-06 MEN’S HOOPS SCHEDULE
The 2005-06 UNCW men’s basketball schedule includes a first-ever appearance in the Black Coaches Association Invitational, the renewal of a storied rivalry with regional foe East Carolina and the implementation of the CAA’s new 12-team scheduling format. UNCW’s 29-game schedule features 13 home games, 13 road contests and three neutral dates. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1266

JARMAN GARNERS TOP CAA HONORS
Junior golfer Michelle Jarman was honored as the CAA’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Year and the top scholar-athlete in women's golf for 2004-05. She also qualified for the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/sport.asp?Sport=WG

RAYNOR RAKES IN CAA ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HONORS
Sophomore Anna Raynor was selected CAA Athlete of the Year in women’s track and field by the league’s coaches. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1256

SPRECHER NAMED CAA COACH OF THE YEAR
Jim Sprecher, who led the UNCW men’s track and field team to its seventh CAA championship this spring, was named CAA Coach of the Year. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1255

DIAMOND HAWKS’ PRESTON SIGNS WITH CARDINALS
Former Seahawk standout Tim Preston signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and has been assigned to Johnson City of the Appalachian League. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1259

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

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IV. Events
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PERFORMANCES
Unless otherwise indicated, all performances are in Kenan Auditorium. For ticket information, please call the box office at 910.962.3500 or 800.732.3643.

Joffrey Ensemble joins the Wilmington School of Ballet for a performance at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Tickets: $20 for A seating, $15 for B seating. http://www.uncw.edu/kenan/calendar/kc07242005.html

Carolina Piano Trio performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. http://www.uncw.edu/kenan/calendar/kc07272005.html

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. http://www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/Performances/CConcert.asp

A calendar of cultural events planned for the 2005-06 academic year can be downloaded at http://www.uncw.edu/news/pdfs/UNCW_Presents__2005-06.

EXHIBITS
 “ A Common Thread: Painting from Observation,” an exhibit showcasing paintings by Priscilla Long Whitlock, runs through Aug. 1 in the Warwick Center Gallery. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=455

Students, faculty and staff are exhibiting their works through Aug. 2 in the University Union Living Room. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=1133

“Musicians, Martyrs and Mayhem,” an exhibit showcasing oil paintings by Judson Oren Crowe runs Aug. 8 through Sept. 26 in the Warwick Center gallery. An opening reception will be 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=1129

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V. Other Links
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Support UNCW – http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv

UNCW Alumni Association – http://www.uncw.edu/alumni – Be sure to visit our newly redesigned Web site and send us your comments on how we can serve you better. 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. Call 910.962.2682 or 800.596.2880 for more information.

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

Lifelong Learning – http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/lifelong.htm

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

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