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February 2006 - Vol. 4, No. 11  


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Alumni News

ALUMNI AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS PRESENTED
The UNCW Alumni Association presented awards to two alumni and a legendary professor during a Homecoming celebration Jan. 27 in the Warwick Center. MORE

View the alumni awards photo gallery.

CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS
Alumni living in Florida are invited to socials in Fort Lauderdale at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Tarpon Bend and in Orlando at 6 p.m. Monday, March 6 at the Bahama Breeze, 8735 Vineland Ave. Assistant alumni director Todd Olesiuk ’99 will be on hand to provide information about UNCW’s growth and success, and alumni will be able to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. For more information visit http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com or send e-mail to olesiukt@uncw.edu.

Crew Club Alumni Weekend begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Cape Fear Rowing Club. At 6:30 p.m. dinner will be held at Elijah’s Restaurant. RSVP with Curt Browder '92 .

durham bullsThe next event for the Triangle Chapter is the annual Durham Bulls outing Saturday, April 22. For more information contact Triangle chapter representative, Steve Hailey. The chapter will host the inaugural Triangle Golf Tournament Friday, June 9 at Wildwood Greens Golf Club in Raleigh. Teams of four amateur golfers will play in a captain’s choice format, with entries limited to the first 20 registered teams. For more information or entry forms, visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni or call 910. 962.2684. The deadline for entries is May 26.

The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter will hold its eighth annual Grand Slam Jam baseball pregame tailgate 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. Space is limited; tickets are required and can be purchased at http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com. To attend just the baseball game contact the athletics ticket office at 910.962.3233.

California alumni will soon have opportunities to meet and learn more about the latest news from UNCW. Two socials are 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.

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Have you moved, changed jobs, gotten married, had a baby? UNCW wants to know! With more than 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. MORE

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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campus news

new web siteUNIVERSITY WEB SITE GETS NEW LOOK
UNCW unveiled a new design for its Web site, www.uncw.edu, Among the site’s new features is the "Soaring Seahawk," which features vignettes of notable faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university. Eventually, the site will accept nominations for people to feature as "Soaring Seahawks." MORE

GRANT AIMED AT REDUCING TOBACCO USE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN NC
The N.C. Health and Wellness Trust Fund has awarded a $75,243 grant for tobacco use prevention and cessation to UNCW. This is part of the first state-funded effort to prevent and reduce tobacco use among college-age youth throughout the state. MORE

UNCW PARTNERS IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN NON-PROFITS
UNCW is partnering with community and citizen groups to form QENO, Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations. It is a three-year initiative designed to improve the capabilities and competencies of nonprofit organizations and donor confidence in Southeastern North Carolina. MORE

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Seahawk Sports

TJ CarterSEAHAWKS AVENGE LOSS TO PRIDE, 77-68
Junior guard T.J. Carter, who torched Hofstra for a career-high 31 points in last month’s triple overtime loss to the Pride, poured in 15 of his team-high 20 points in the second half to power UNC Wilmington over the Pride, 77-68, in CAA men’s basketball Feb. 15 at Trask Coliseum. MORE

Jennifer BosleyBOSLEY’S ONE-HITTER DRAWS SPLIT WITH CAMPBELL
Senior pitcher Jennifer Bosley tossed a one-hitter while striking out a career-high nine as UNCW won the nightcap of doubleheader against Campbell, 2-1, at Eakes Complex Feb. 15 in college softball action. The Fighting Camels won game one, 2-1. With the split, the Seahawks moved to 2-1 on the young season, while Campbell evened its mark to 2-2. UNCW next hosts the Seahawk Classic Feb. 24-26 at Boseman Field. MORE

will shambleySHAMBLEY FINISHES EIGHTH TO PACE SEAHAWKS
Sophomore Will Shambley carded a 2-under-par 70 in the final round to finish eighth overall at the UCF/Rio Pinar Men's Golf Intercollegiate Feb. 13 at the Rio Pinar Country Club. The Seahawks placed 17th overall in their first appearance of the spring season. MORE

STRONG FREE THROW SHOOTING PROPELS SEAHAWKS TO WIN
UNC Wilmington drained 32-of-36 at the free throw line, including 26-of-28 attempts in the second half, to key a 53-41 Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball victory over visiting Drexel Feb. 12 at Trask Coliseum. MORE

thomas BentonHARGRAVE POWERS UNCW TO SWEEP OVER UMES
Sophomore Daniel Hargrave drove in seven runs in game two on a pair of doubles and a home run as UNCW swept a doubleheader from visiting Maryland Eastern Shore Feb. 12, 18-0 and 20-1. UNCW pounded out eight round trippers on the afternoon and both games were halted due to the mercy rule. MORE



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other links

UNCW Photo Gallery View pictures from Homecoming 2006 and the Homage to Mozart celebration.

Support UNCW – The Division for University Advancement offers alumni and friends numerous opportunities to get involved with UNCW. Many of the university’s volunteer leadership organizations – including the UNCW Alumni Association, UNCW Foundation, Board of Visitors and the Friends of UNCW – work closely with the Advancement staff to provide support for scholarships, faculty and programs at UNCW. Visit the advancement Web page to learn more about contributing to UNCW as a donor and a volunteer. You may also contact the University Advancement office at 910.962.3751.

UNCW Alumni Association – All men and women who attended or graduated from Wilmington College and/or the University of North Carolina Wilmington between 1946 and 2005 are invited to become involved in the UNCW Alumni Association. Active status requires a contribution of $25 or more to UNCW each fiscal year (between July 1-June 30). Your contribution supports the many programs provided to alumni and students. Call 910.962.2682 or 800.596.2880 or write to alumni@uncw.edu for more information.

Campus News – Read more of the latest news and events happening across campus.

Summer Camps - 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.

Planned Giving – Surf our new Web site where you can review in-depth articles about estate planning and planned giving, use our online gift calculator, read donor stories, request complimentary e-brochures and learn about our donor lifetime income plans. For more information, please contact Chris Clapp, director of planned giving, at 910.962.3214 or clappc@uncw.edu.

Lifelong Learning - Pathways, the UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute catalog, is available online and through the Wilmington Star-News.

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.

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Events

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.

Ladysmith Black MambazLadysmith Black Mambazo, South African vocalists, performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. MORE

Clyde EdgertonThe Wilmington Symphony Orchestra offers night of dinner and music Saturday, Feb. 25. Dinner is at 6 p.m. in Madeline Suite, and the concert begins at 8 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium. MORE

tromboneUNCW Department of Music presents the UNCW Wind Symphony & Chamber Winds at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. MORE

UNCW Jazz Ensembles perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2. MORE

UNCW Department of Music Artist Recital Series is at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. MORE

UNCW Flute Festival presents a free flute ensembles concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19. MORE


LECTURES
Paul SolmanUNCW’s Leadership Lecture Series presents MacNeil Lehrer Newshour correspondent Paul Solman lecturing on “The Economics of Healthcare” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20. MORE

Timothy TysonOne book, One Community events featuring Timothy Tyson's book Blood Done Sign My Name continue through March. MORE

stanley CrouchStanley Crouch, author, musician and jazz critic, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Cameron Hall 105. MORE

ZZ Packer, author of the highly acclaimed collection of stories Drinking Coffee Elsewhere, will give a reading at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in King Hall 101. MORE

meadowlark lemonMeadowlark Lemon of Harlem Globetrotter fame will speak at a benefit luncheon to support scholarships for underserved youth to attend UNCW's enrichment programs and summer camps from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 3 in the Warwick Center Ballroom. MORE

dizzie gillespieThe Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society presents the 1940s feature film “Live At The Royal Festival Hall” with Dizzy Gillespie at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5 in Kenan Hall Room 120. No charge for admission. Contact 910.392.1200 or 910.256.9880 for details.

WWI imageUNCW’s Randall Library will host a six-part film and discussion series called “The World War I Years: America Becomes a World Power” Feb. 28 and through April 11. The films will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library auditorium. There is no charge for admission. MORE

David HalberstamUNCW’s Leadership Lecture Series presents Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, David Halberstam lecturing on “America and the World: New Challenges in the Time of Uncertainty” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20. MORE


Exhibits
John Gall artUNCW’s University Union Exhibit Series Presents “Human Equations,” prints and drawings by John Gall through March 6 in the Warwick Center Gallery. MORE

MontoyaJon Montoya, painter, exhibits work in the University Union Gallery through March 1.MORE

NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display Feb. 26-28 in the Warwick Center. To be an AIDS Quilt volunteer, contact Tammi Berry at 962.7972.

student artUNCW Creates, an exhibit highlighting student work from various studio art classes in the Department of Art and Theater, is on display March 6 through April 24 in the University Union Gallery.

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