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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
May 2006 - Vol. 5 - No. 2
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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/May.html

UNCW ALUMNI GIVE $2 MILLION TO SUPPORT NEW STUDENT CENTER
UNCW on Tuesday named the new student center in honor of alumni Herbert and Sylvia Fisher, whose ties to their alma mater extend back more than 50 years to the early days of Wilmington College. The Fishers, lifelong Wilmington residents, have established a $2 million endowed fund to maintain the student center and enhance its programs. Their contribution to name the Herbert and Sylvia Fisher Student Center is the largest outright gift from individual donors in UNCW history. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1936

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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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 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

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).

Alumni and friends in Georgia are invited to the annual Atlanta Braves baseball outing Saturday, June 3. For more information contact Laura Medlin ’93 at lmedlin@mfllaw.com.

The Baltimore Alumni Chapter is planning a social event for all MD/DC alumni on Saturday, June 24 at Camden Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Washington Nationals. A pre-game social will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Pickles Pub. For more information regarding the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, please contact Jeff@leefinancialassociates.com.

Alumni living in the New York City and New Jersey areas are invited to a social at 6 p.m. Monday, June 26 at The Tonic Bar in New York City.

All alumni living in the Boston area are invited to a social at 6 p.m. June 27 at Jillian’s Boston. To RSVP, purchase tickets or obtain more information on any of these events, visit http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com.

ALUMNI BENEFITS
The UNCW Alumni Association has partnered with American Home Mortgage (AHM) to offer the “Seahawk Rewards Program.” Alumni who work with loan officers J.D. Terry ’99 and Daniel Cain ’95 will receive a closing cost credit and $100 will be donated on their behalf by AHM to the alumni association. Other new programs for alumni include discounted vacation accommodations available through University Alumni Travel Benefits, student loan consolidation and discounted car insurance through GEICO. To learn more about these programs, as well as traditional alumni benefits, such as Randall Library privileges and discounts on bookstore clothing, please visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni, call 800.596.2880 or e-mail alumni@uncw.edu..

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.

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II. Campus News
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UNCW PLANNING FOR SECOND DOCTORATE
UNCW received unanimous approval April 20 to begin planning its second doctoral degree in educational leadership and hopes to enroll its first students in fall 2007. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1913

FACULTY RECOGNIZED FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Russell L. Herman, associate professor of mathematics, was selected as an Excellence in Teaching 2006 winner by the UNC Board of Governors. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1917

Five faculty members were recognized as outstanding teachers with the 2006 Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award: Herbert Berg, associate professor of philosophy and religion; Tracy Y. Hargrove, associate professor of curricular studies; Thomas N. Janicki, associate professor of information systems and operations management; Gabriel G. Lugo, associate professor of mathematics and statistics; Richard K. Olsen Jr., associate professor of communication studies. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1927

CAROLINA BALLET PARTNERS WITH UNCW
UNCW will become the summer home for the Carolina Ballet, starting July 2007. The partnership will bring many of the finest young dancers from around the nation to Wilmington to work with the seasoned professional dancers and choreographers of Carolina Ballet in the ongoing four-week residency program. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1915 or the Office of Transition Programs at 962.3119.

PAINTED BUNTING OBSERVER TEAM SEEKS HELP
The Painted Bunting Observer Team at UNCW is seeking help from volunteer citizens to support a research study in North and South Carolina to develop strategies to sustain and increase the numbers of these brightly colored migratory birds. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1916

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR UNCW
The Department of English achieved 100 percent participation in giving to the UNCW Faculty-Staff Campaign through a combination of donations made by and in honor of individuals in the department. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/announcement.asp?ID=2620 


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III. Seahawk Sports
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ITA TABS HESS AS ARTHUR ASHE REGIONAL WINNER
Senior women's tennis standout Lindsey Hess was named the Southeast Region winner of the Arthur Ashe Award for Leadership & Sportsmanship by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The award annually recognizes individuals who exhibit outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements. Each of the eight regional winners automatically becomes a finalist for the national honor. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2442

HATCHER, BENTON EARN CAA BASEBALL HONORS
Junior catcher Chris Hatcher and senior right-hander Thomas Benton have been named Colonial Athletic Association Baseball Player and Pitcher-of-the-Week, respectively, after the Seahawks fashioned a 3-1 mark last week against nationally ranked foes NC State and Old Dominion. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2443

SEAHAWKS EARN ALL-EAST HONORS IN 12 EVENTS
A program record 12 Seahawks earn All-East honors this weekend at the ECAC/IC4A Championships in Princeton, N.J. The previous high was 10 set in 1997. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2441

FIVE-RUN SIXTH INNING GIVES SEAHAWKS SERIES
Junior catcher Chris Hatcher collected three hits and junior second baseman Kenny Smith keyed a five-run sixth inning as UNC Wilmington defeated No. 24 Old Dominion, 8-6, in the rubber match of a Colonial Athletic Association baseball series on Sunday at Brooks Field. The Seahawks, who have won five of their last seven including three of four against ranked opponents, improve to 36-17 overall and 16-11 in the CAA. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2437

RAYNOR RECORDS NATIONAL RANKING JAVELIN MARK
Junior Anna Raynor continued her record setting season as she fashioned a school-record throw of 179-2 feet on Saturday at the ECAC/IC4A Championships in Princeton, N.J. The men and women’s 4x100 Relays also qualified for the finals on Sunday with times of 41.61 and 47.40 seconds, respectively. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2436

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.

Frank Trimble, chair of the Department of Communication Studies, directs the Thalian Association Community Theatre’s production of the musical Footloose May 19-21 on the main stage at Thalian Hall. Show times are 8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

LECTURES
UNCW celebrates World Ocean Week June 1-10 with a series of lectures, lunches, dinners and excursions. The deadline for registration is May 26. http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/odysseyHome.htm Elliot Engel presents “The Brilliant and Bizarre Brontës” at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1 as part of the Tabitha Hutaff McEachern Speaker Series. The cost for the dinner/lecture is $36.https://aceweb.uncw.edu/wconnect/wc.dll?acecode~CourseStatus~06DDIN1025

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 Gail Henderson presents “Pablo Picasso: His Art, Women and Wealth” at noon Thursday, June 15, as part of the Tabitha Hutaff McEachern Speaker Series. The cost for the lunch/lecture is $18. https://aceweb.uncw.edu/wconnect/wc.dll?acecode~CourseStatus~06DLUN1015

EXHIBITS

The UNCW open art hang featuring works by students, faculty and staff is on exhibit through May 26 in the University Union livingroom.

Gail Henderson and Sarah Tector will exhibit their works through Aug. 1 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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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.

MAKE TIME FOR YOUR ALMA MATER – UNCW needs your support to make sure today’s students have the same opportunities you experienced as a student at UNCW. The university receives 35 percent of its budget from state appropriations. For the remainder, UNCW depends on other sources, including donations from alumni like you. When you contribute to UNCW, you provide much more than financial assistance. Your gift – no matter the amount – shows you care about what happens at your alma mater. Corporations and foundations look at alumni giving rates when evaluating grant requests, and U.S.News and World Report factors the percentage into its statistical formula when ranking universities. This fiscal year, UNCW hopes to set a new standard for participation by achieving a 13 percent alumni giving rate. We are very close to reaching the goal and we need your help to get there. Please consider supporting a program or an area that touches your heart and reminds you of the wonderful experiences you had as a student. No time like the present. Gifts received before June 30, 2006, will count toward the university’s alumni giving rate for fiscal year 2005-06. Any gift you make will make a real difference for UNCW. To contribute, please call 910.962.3751 or 866.468.6291 or download a gift form 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.

LIFELONG LEARNING– You can become a member of the UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/pth-memberships.htm

ADMISSIONS – http://www.uncw.edu/admissions

TRANSCRIPTS – http://www.uncw.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html

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