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 THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
 May 2005 - Vol. 4 - No. 2
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 Welcome to UNCW's monthly 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/2005/May.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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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS APPOINTED
Todd Olesiuk ‘99 is the new assistant director of alumni relations. He will coordinate educational, service and social activities for the UNCW Alumni Association, which has nearly 40,000 members. Before accepting the position at UNCW, Olesiuk was an investment consultant in Atlanta, where he helped organize the Atlanta Alumni Chapter. Another permanent addition to the staff is Charlenne Figgins ’04, program assistant. Prior to UNCW, she worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington.

TRIANGLE CHAPTER HOSTS DURHAM BULLS OUTING
The Triangle Alumni Chapter hosts its annual outing with the Durham Bulls on Sunday, June 12. A pregame cookout will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $19 for active alumni and $24 for inactive alumni and include admission to the cookout and the game. The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter has a van available for Wilmington area alumni interested in traveling to Durham for the game; round-trip van tickets are $11 a person. Registration forms for the event can be downloaded at http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/documents/durhambullsresform_000.pdf. Contact Charlenne Figgins at 800.596.2880, 962.2682 or figginsc@uncw.edu to purchase tickets or reserve a seat in the van. To join the Triangle Alumni Chapter contact Steve Hailey '92 at stephen.hailey@ubs.com.

CAPE FEAR CHAPTER HOSTS SOCIAL AT THE BEACH
The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter will host a social at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at King Neptune restaurant, Wrightsville Beach. Members will discuss the Cape Fear Alumni Golf Classic planned for October. To sign up for the social or to become active in the chapter contact Kristen “Doc” Dunn ’97 at 910.297.0752 or doc@ec.rr.com.

RICHMOND AREA ALUMNI PLAN SOCIAL
A social is planned for Richmond area alumni at 6 p.m. July 20 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 7801 West Broad Street. For details contact Sam Mintz at smintz@scottstringfellow.com.

WATSON SCHOOL CHAPTER NAMES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The WSE Alumni Chapter presented two academic scholarships to outstanding students who represent the traditions of academic excellence in the Watson School of Education. The 2005 recipients of a $500 scholarship are Dory Stanfill and Dawn Allen. The chapter presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to Steven J. Baldwin '97 for significant contributions to education. He has been a sixth grade social studies teacher since 1998 and currently teaches at Brawley Middle School in Mooresville where he was named Teacher of the Year in 2004.

SUPPORT YOUR ALMA MATER
As state funds are cut, public universities like UNCW increasingly seek private funds to support academic and athletic programs. There are many ways your contribution can help UNCW maintain its status as a top public undergraduate institution. June 30 is the deadline to make a gift to UNCW for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Find out how you can support UNCW at http://www.uncwil.edu/uniadv/how.htm.

NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR FACULTY AWARD
The Past Chairs’ Council is seeking nominations for the J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award. You can download a nomination form at this link - http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/documents/JMarshallCrewsForm.pdf

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 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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RAZOR WALKER AWARD WINNERS NAMED
Six North Carolina leaders were honored at the 13th Annual Razor Walker Awards ceremony May 2. The awards recognize the efforts and commitment of individuals who have improved the lives of and educational opportunities for North Carolina’s children and youth. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1618

LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM TO EXPAND OUTREACH
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to UNCW for its lifelong learning and continuing studies program, which will be called the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at UNCW. With the grant, the university will enhance the program’s outreach into communities across southeastern North Carolina. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1620

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, INTERESTS
Give us a week. We'll give you the world! Discover UNCW’s one-week summer programs for CEUs, intellectual stimulation and just plain fun – UNCWorldStage Summer Dance Program, Lifelong Learning Summer Institute, Kids College and MarineQuest. For details visit http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/summerprograms.

WILLISTON ALUMNI ENDOW SCHOLARSHIP
With a gift of more than $35,000 raised to date under the auspices of the annual Stompin’ at the Savoy fund-raising dance, UNCW established the Williston Senior High School Alumni Endowed Scholarship as a legacy to allow descendants of graduates of the former African-American high school to attend UNCW. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1610

CULTURAL ARTS DIRECTOR NAMED
Norman Bemelmans, director of Kenan Auditorium since 2001, was named director of cultural arts, a newly created position. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1626

NEW STUDENT HOUSING UNDERWAY
Ground was broken April 28 for a new student housing project. The complex will have six three-story apartment buildings which will provide 524 upperclassmen with housing in a combination of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1619

RECORD NUMBERS REACHED BY ANNUAL FUND PHONATHON
UNCW students and additional funding equal success for this year’s phonathon. More than 30 UNCW students made connections with alumni, parents and friends and set a new fund-raising record for the phonathon with more than $300,000 in pledges from 6,171 individuals. The university has received 2,083 pledges for a total of $99,784 from alumni who have never given to UNCW in the past. Parents continue to be among the most generous among UNCW’s peer institutions with over $124,000 in pledges. If you have contributed to UNCW this year, our students, faculty and staff sincerely appreciate your support. If you have not yet given, please consider sending your contribution before the fiscal year ends on June 30. Thank you for all that you do for UNCW.

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III. Seahawk Sports
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CAPACCIO NAMED UNCW’S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mike Capaccio, who has served as UNC Wilmington’s athletic director on an interim basis for the last seven months, was elevated to the full-time post May 10 by Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1141

SEAHAWK GOLFERS TO PLAY IN NCAA EAST REGIONAL
The men's golf team will be the 21st seed in the East Regional as the selections for the 2005 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships were announced Monday, May 9. The Seahawks, making their third consecutive NCAA regional appearance, will compete at the Golf Club of Tennessee May 19-21. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1126

LADY SEAHAWKS FINISH 15TH AT NCAA REGIONALS
UNC Wilmington matched its opening round score of 306 and wound up 15th as the NCAA Women’s Golf East Regionals wrapped up Saturday at Florida’s University Golf Course. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1123

LEWIS, BERMAN HONORED BY CAA
Freshman swimmer Allie Lewis and junior diver Dean Berman were honored by the CAA for their performances during the recently completed men’s and women’s swimming season. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1094

CAA RECOGNIZES SIX SOFTBALL PLAYERS
Junior utility specialist Jennifer Bosley collected First-Team All-Conference honors and five other UNC Wilmington softball players were also recognized at the CAA’s post-season banquet May 11 in Hempstead, N.Y. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1143

FORMER SEAHAWK SKIPPER ACCEPTS DEPAUL JOB
Jerry Wainwright, who led UNC Wilmington to its first post-season berth, NCAA Tournament appearance and NCAA victory, has been named head men’s basketball coach at DePaul University. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=1100

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

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IV. Events
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LECTURES
UNCW Lifelong Learning Summer Institute examines critical issues relevant to daily life. A variety of weeklong courses are offered on the following topics: globalization's impact on identity and sense of place, Southern heritage and Spanish in the workplace. Courses are designed for personal enrichment, but Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available upon request. The cost is $199 for three courses or $79 per course. http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/lifelong-sumrInst.htm

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.

North Carolina Symphony performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Tickets range from $18 to $30. http://www.ncsymphony.org/statewideevents/details.cfm?did=45

Banu Gibson and her New Orleans Trio perform Phil Furia’s “I Get a Kick Out of Cole,” a tribute to Cole Porter, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Tickets are $20 and $18 for seniors. Proceeds benefit WHQR.

The Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society with the UNCW Cultural Arts Program present Ed Paolantonio Jazz Quartet performs at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors.

The UNCW Arts Fest Folk Celebration presents John Golden, Rob Nathanson and the Hewlett Creek Boys at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3.

EXHIBITS
“A Common Thread: Painting from Observation,” an exhibit showcasing paintings by Priscilla Long Whitlock, runs through August 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. 17 in the University Union Living Room.

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V. Other Links
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Summer Camps – http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/campsIndex.htm

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 – 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.

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

MarineQuest – hands-on, feet-wet ocean and marine environmental enrichment camps provide age-appropriate outdoor exploration, lab activities, creative arts and games for children ages 5-16. For information and enrollment forms visit http://www.uncw.edu/marinequest or call 962.2386.

Kids College – During this two-week camp for children grades K-5, youngsters will explore ideas and develop new skills in Spanish, drama, music, dance, painting, martial arts and movement education. The program is designed to enhance self-esteem, promote the importance of teamwork and build academic, creative and physical skills. http://www.uncw.edu/kidscollege

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 – Find out how you can give a gift that will have a permanent long-term financial impact on our students. http://www.wpg.cc/stl/CDA/homepage/1,1006,796,00.html

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Marybeth K. Bianchi, editor
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