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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
April 2006 - Vol. 5 - No. 1
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Welcome to UNCW’s monthly newsletter for alumni and friends, bringing you news about the university and the 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/2006/April.html
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CONTENTS
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I. Alumni News
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CAMERON SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS NAMES OUTSTANDING ALUMNI
Linda Baddour ’80, ’96M, chief financial officer of PPD Inc.; Louis H. Rogers III ’01, regional director of Self Help Credit Union; and Bruce Shell ’77, county manager of New Hanover County, are the 2006 Outstanding Alumni for the UNCW Cameron School of Business. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1883.
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 of $1,500 or more. http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/giving-benefits.htm#plate
CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS
http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/events-upcoming.htm
The Cameron School of Business Alumni Chapter will elect new leadership at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the UNCW Cameron School of Business, Room 211. Light refreshments will be served. Alumni can RSVP for the meeting by contacting Todd Olesiuk ’99 at olesiukt@uncw.edu.
The Triangle Chapter will host the annual Durham Bull baseball game at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets for “active” alumni association members are $19. Tickets for all others are $27. They can be purchased online at http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com. For more information contact Steve Hailey ’92 at stephen.hailey@ubs.com.
The African American Graduates Association (AAGA) will host Senior Sankofa at 1 p.m. Friday, May 12 at the Watson School of Education. More information can be obtained by contacting Gia Todd Long ’91 at 910.799.9046 or longg@uncw.edu.
The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter will hold its eighth annual Grand Slam Jam baseball pregame tailgate party at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Brooks Field. At 7 p.m., alumni will cheer the UNCW baseball team as they take on the Delaware Blue Hens. A social will be held at Bluewater Grill, Wrightsville Beach, from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Tickets for both events can be purchased online at http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com. For more information, please contact Kristen “Doc” Dunn ’97 at kristen@crrhomes.com.
Alumni living in California are invited to two socials planned for 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27: Wipe Out Bar and Grill in San Francisco and Rusty’s Surf Ranch at Santa Monica Pier (Los Angeles). To RSVP to either of these socials please visit http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com or call 800.596.2880.
Alumni and friends in Georgia are invited to the annual Atlanta Braves baseball outing Saturday, June 3. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com. For more information contact Laura Medlin ’93 at lmedlin@mfllaw.com. or call 800.596.2880.
NEW ALUMNI COMMUNITY NOW ONLINE
Find lost college roommates, post a photo, tell the world about that new job.
Alumni can obtain their log-on ID number by sending their request via e-mail
to alumni@uncw.edu. For more information
visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni.
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 university's and the alumni association's success. For
more information write to alumni@uncw.edu
or call 910.962.2682.
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II. Campus News
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ERSKINE BOWLES INSTALLED AS SYSTEM PRESIDENT
Erskine Bowles was formally installed April 12 as the 16th
president of the 16-campus University of North Carolina System at UNCG’s
Aycock Auditorium. In his remarks, Bowles named attracting and retaining faculty
by providing better salaries, facilities, equipment and freedom of inquiry
as one of the six areas he will focus on as president. http://www.uncw.edu/news/pdfs/bowles_inaugural.pdf
RAZOR WALKER AWARDS HONOR COMMUNITY LEADERS
Six individuals and groups who have improved the lives of
and educational opportunities for North Carolina’s children and youth
will receive the Razor Walker Award at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 at the Coast
Line Convention Center. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1907
COMMENCEMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for one or both Spring 2006 commencement ceremonies Saturday,
May 13. Those who volunteer for the morning ceremony (College of Arts and
Sciences undergraduates) are asked to work from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers
for the afternoon ceremony (Graduate School, Cameron School of Business,
School of Nursing and Watson School of Education) are needed from 12:30 to
4 p.m. Duties include collecting tickets, passing out programs, seating guests
and answering questions. Contact Danette Brown browndi@uncw.edu or
the Office of Transition Programs at 962.3119.
FILM SCHOLAR EXAMINES FAHRENHEIT 9/11
In his new book, Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11: How One Film Divided
a Nation, history professor Robert B. Toplin offers an appraisal of both
the film and the furor surrounding it. He examines the development of Moore’s
ideas and the evolution of his filmmaking, then dissects Fahrenheit 9/11 and
explores the many claims and disagreements about the movie’s truthfulness. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1899
ASTRONAUTS SUBMERGE IN AQUARIUS
In April three astronauts, a physician and two National Undersea Research Center/UNCW
technicians lived on the seafloor – at a depth of 60 feet and three
miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean – in the world’s only undersea
habitat, Aquarius. They evaluated new medical techniques in remote
robotic diagnostics and surgery and tested human performance and health characteristics
related to fatigue and stress. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1888
Mission summary - http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/2006/04_2006/expd.htm
BUTTINO FILM GETS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AWARD
The Lady and the Outlaw Horse, the newest award-winning documentary
by Lou Buttino, chair of the Department of Film Studies, was named Best Biographical
Documentary by the West Coast edition of the New York International Independent
Film and Video Festival. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1885
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III. Seahawk Sports
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BROWNELL STEPS DOWN AS MEN’S
BASKETBALL COACH
Brad Brownell, who coached the men’s basketball team for four seasons,
resigned March 31 to take coaching duties at Wright State. Brownell has
guided the Seahawks to three championships and a record 25-8 2005-06 season.
As of April 19, Charlotte assistant coach Benny Moss, North Dakota State coach
Tim Miles, and former UNCW assistant coach Byron Jones are being considered for
the post.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2232
LADY SEAHAWKS END UP SECOND IN CAA GOLF
UNCW’s late charge to its first CAA Women’s Golf Championship fell
22 strokes short April 16 when Georgia State blew away the field for its first
conference title at Pinehurst No. 6. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2332
MEN FINISH FOURTH IN CAA GOLF
UNCW shot its best round of the tournament with a 305 total during the final
round April 16, but still finished fourth behind Georgia State, VCU and James
Madison as the Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championships
drew to a close at Pinehurst No. 6. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2331
SEAHAWKS ROUT CAMPBELL CAMELS
Senior outfielder John Raynor drove in six runs on three hits and senior reliever
Jared Sutton struck out six in three innings as the Seahawks routed Campbell,
18-8, in college baseball action Tuesday at Taylor Field. The Seahawks tied
a season-high with six stolen bases. The Seahawks improved to 28-10 and swept
the season series from the Camels, who slip to 13-24. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2335
SWIMMERS GIVE COACH ULTIMATE TAPER
Veteran swimming head coach Dave Allen doesn’t remember the exact date
he made “THE PROMISE,” but, without question, he said it: “Win
both conference championships and I’ll shave my head.” http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2179
SEAHAWK THINCLADS AMONG NATION’S
ELITE
Five UNCW student-athletes are among the NCAA’s elite heading into the
CAA Track & Field Championships April 21-22 in Richmond, Va. The quintet
has already qualified for the NCAA East Regionals in Greensboro late next month. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2311
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.
Evening of Brass featuring the UNCW Brass Studios and Faculty Brass Quintet will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. No charge for admission. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1873
The Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society Jazz Scholarship Concert features the UNCW Big Band and guest vocalist Laura McFayden at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1874
Grammy winner Kanye West performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in Trask Coliseum. http://www.uncwtickets.com
The UNCW Office of Cultural Arts presents Carolina Ballet's Shakespeare Suite at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 23. Tickets are $30 - $35 general admission / $10 for youth under 17 & UNCW students with a valid ID. For tickets and information contact the Kenan Auditorium box office, 910.962.3500. MORE
Artist Recital Series presents pianist Barry David Salwen and soprano Sara Westermark at 8 p.m. Monday, April 24. General admission is $5. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1875
The UNCW Department of Music Performance Seminar will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1899
Artist Recital Series features guitarist Bob Russell and bassist Steve Bailey at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. General admission is $5. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1898
The UNCW Department of Music Student Recital will be at 8 p.m. Friday, April 28. It will feature Sarah Edwards, soprano. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1871
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29 featuring pianist Domonique Launey. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1900
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents its free family concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1901
UNCW Wind Symphony & Chamber Winds perform at 8 p.m. Monday, May 1. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1902
The UNCW Department of Music Student Honors Recital will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/event-MUS.asp?ID=1903
The Frank Bongiorno Quartet will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at Arlie Gardens.
The Cape Fear Jazz Society presents the Jim Felds Jazz Sextet at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 in Kenan Hall, Room 114. Call 910.256.9880 for more information. http://www.capefearjazz.com/events.htm
LECTURES
UNCW visiting poet Brenda Hillman will read from her work at 8 p.m. Thursday,
April 20 in the King Hall auditorium. A reception and book signing will follow
the reading. For more information, call 910.962.7063. http://www.uncw.edu/writers/news.html#VisitingWriters
Eugen Merzbacher, professor emeritus in the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Physics and Astronomy will discuss “The Spirit of Copenhagen” about Dutch physicist Niels Bohr at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in DeLoach Hall, Room 212.
“The Politics of Oil and Renewable Fuel: An Educational Forum” is a panel discussion between UNCW students and faculty at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 in Morton Hall, Room 100.
UNCW students in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
program and staff will present a free performance of “The Golden Harp” at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.
UNCW visiting author Charles Seibert will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25
in Dobo Hall, Room 103. For more information, call 910.962.7063. http://www.uncw.edu/writers/news.html#VisitingWriters
The UNCW Department of English is sponsoring a panel discussion of Generation Y at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in Randall Library Auditorium. Participants will identify key events, people and ideas that shaped a generation. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/announcement.asp?ID=2557
Dr. Thomas Goreau is the featured speaker for “Canaries in the Mine Shaft, Coral Reefs and Global Warming: What Can We Do?” and will discuss his experience with coral reefs and how the Global Coral Reef Alliance can help North Carolina save its oyster reefs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in the King Hall auditorium.
Performing and visual artists can learn techniques to enhance their business skills Saturday, June 3 at the workshop, Business SmARTS for the Arts. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1898
EXHIBITS
UNCW Creates, an exhibit highlighting student work from various studio art
classes in the Department of Art and Theater, is on display through Monday,
April 24 in the University Union Gallery. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1865
“Art in a Different Medium,” an exhibit of textiles by James Derby Derseraux III, is on display through May 1 in the Warwick Center gallery. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, April 28. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=1131
Gail Henderson and Sarah Tector will exhibit their works May 8 through Aug. 2 in the Warwick Center gallery. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=1085
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V. Other Links
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ALUMNI PARTICIPATION VITAL – Alumni who contribute to UNCW provide much more than financial assistance. Each gift represents their confidence in the university and its commitment to provide students with the most powerful learning experience possible. Gifts to the alumni association, a department, a scholarship or other worthy program are about much more than the money. It’s about your participation in the life of your alma mater. Your gift – whether $1 or $1,000 or more – shows you care about what happens at UNCW. Corporations and foundations look at alumni giving percentages when evaluating grant requests, and U.S.News and World Report factors the percentage into its statistical formula when ranking universities. Make a difference at UNCW. Give to an area that touches your heart and reminds you of the wonderful experiences you had as a student. Gifts received before June 30, 2006, will count toward the university’s alumni giving rate for fiscal year 2005-06. UNCW hopes to achieve at least a 13 percent alumni giving rate for the year. To make a gift or fulfill your pledge, please call 910.962.3751 or 866.468.6291 or download a gift form at http://www.uncw.edu/uniadv.
CAMPUS NEWS – http://www.uncw.edu/news – Read more of the latest news and events happening across campus.
PLANNED GIVING – In-depth articles about estate planning and planned giving are available at http://www.uncw.edu/plannedgiving. Also take advantage of the online gift calculator, read donor stories, request complimentary e-brochures and learn about donor lifetime income plans. For more information, please contact Chris Clapp, director of planned giving, at 910.962.3214 or clappc@uncw.edu.
SUMMER CAMPS – http://www.uncw.edu/summercamps - Looking for exciting, confidence-building educational experiences for your children? UNCW has a broad range of excellent programs available. Choose camps in math and science, marine science, creative writing, music, theatre, business, and athletics, including baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, swimming and volleyball.
LIFELONG LEARNING– Pathways, the UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute catalog, is available online at http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/pathways.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 marine science, gerontology, public administration and film studies.
TRANSCRIPTS – http://www.uncw.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html
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