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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
September 2006 - Vol. 5 - No. 6
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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/September.html
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CONTENTS
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I. Alumni News
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FALL ALUMNI
WEEKEND
The UNCW Alumni Association is sponsoring its second annual Fall Alumni Weekend
Oct. 20-22. A Wilmington College lunch cruise will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The cost is $25 per person and includes a lunch buffet.
At 7 p.m. Friday the women's soccer team plays Old Dominion, and the women's
volleyball team plays James Madison. A “meet and greet” will be
held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Shell Island Resort. Events on Saturday, Oct. 21 include
a lecture on "Smart Growth - Building a Better Future for Wilmington”
by. Dr. Will Moore at 10 a.m.; picnic and concert on the Campus Commons featuring
the Schoolboys from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; campus tours from 2 to 3 p.m.; cocktail
party in the new Fisher Student Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 events
begin with breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in Wagoner Dining Hall and end with the
women’s volleyball team playing George Mason at 7 p.m. http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/events-upcoming.htm
FAMILY WEEKEND PHOTOS
AT WISE ALUMNI HOUSE
During Family Weekend – Oct. 13-15 – the alumni association will
offer a photo opportunity at Wise Alumni House. From 1 to 3 p.m. all students,
alumni and friends are invited to have their photos taken with their friends
and family at this historic home. Electronic photos will be free, and hard copy
photos will cost $10 each. For more information and to RSVP, e-mail alumni@uncw.edu
or call 800.596.2880.
UNCW LICENSE PLATES
AVAILABLE
Alumni in Maryland and Virginia are working to start customized UNCW license
plate programs in their respective states. The license plates support the UNCW
Alumni Association’s undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs.
For more information in Maryland, contact chapter president Jeff Lee ’02
at Jeff@LeeFinancialAssociates.com;
in Virginia contact Richmond Chapter leader Sam Mintz ’02 at smintz@scottstringfellow.com.
North Carolina alumni can get details at http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/giving-benefits.htm#plate.
SEAHAWK REWARD PROGRAM
By joining the “Seahawk Reward Program,” alumni clients closing
an American Home Mortgage loan with J.D. Terry ’99 or Daniel Cain '95
will receive a $200 closing cost credit, and $100 will be donated in their name
by American Home Mortgage to the UNCW Alumni Association. To learn more, call
toll-free at 1-866-405-UNCW or visit http://www.ahmuncw.com
for more information.
ALUMNI HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Alumni and friends can receive year-round discounted rates for lodging at the
Comfort Suites, 4721 Market Street in Wilmington. Excluding Memorial Day, rates
for September through April are $65 per night, May through September rates are
$85.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Men’s basketball pregame socials: Wednesday, Dec. 5 vs. East
Carolina University (a tent will be set up at Trask Coliseum and Coach Bennie
Moss will be the guest speaker); Saturday, Jan. 13 vs. Georgia State University;
Saturday, Feb. 10 vs. William & Mary (homecoming).
50/50 raffles: Wednesday, Dec. 5 vs. East Carolina University; Saturday, Jan. 27 vs. Old Dominion University; Saturday, Feb. 24 vs. Delaware.
Homecoming is Feb.9-10, 2007. Events include the annual awards banquet and a pregame social.
To RSVP or for details, e-mail alumni@uncw.edu or call 800.596.2880.
LISTSERV FOR TRIANGLE ALUMNI
A listserv has been created to help keep Triangle-area alumni actively
involved. To join, please e-mail UNCWtrianglealumni@yahoo.com.
LISTSERV FOR TRIANGLE ALUMNI
In July, several members of the Triangle Alumni Chapter met at Hi-5 restaurant
in Raleigh to discuss the future involvement of volunteers. The chapter is
seeking alumni to be a part of the leadership team. A listserv has been created
to help keep alumni actively involved. To join, please e-mail UNCWtrianglealumni@yahoo.com.
JOIN UNCW'S ONLINE ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Find lost college roommates, post a photo, and 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.
ALUMNI GATHER IN MINNESOTA
The UNC Chapel Hill Minnesota Carolina Club will host a social for alumni from
North Carolina colleges and universities on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Gibbs Farm
Museum in St. Paul/Falcon Heights, Minn. Please contact UNCW Alumni Relations
for more information at 800.596.2880, 910.962.2684 or alumni@uncw.edu.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/events-upcoming.htm
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II. Campus News
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2006 N.C. LIVING TREASURE NAMED
Potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi is the North Carolina Living Treasure for 2006. The
award, currently announced every two years, celebrates the talent of North Carolinians
with distinguished careers in arts and crafts traditional to the state.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=2011
BONJIORNO RECEIVES CREWS AWARD
Frank Bongiorno, a professor and chair of the Department of Music, received
the fifth Annual J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award at the first
faculty meeting of the 2006-07 academic year. The award was presented on behalf
of the UNCW Alumni Association and Past Chair's Council. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=2008
$7.52 MILLION GRANT SUPPORTS RED TIDE
RESEARCH
UNCW researchers received continuation funding to study the effects of inhaled
Florida red tide brevetoxins and ultimately yield treatments. The National Institute
of Environmental Health Sciences awarded UNCW the five-year $7.53 million competitive
renewal to further delve into the acute and chronic effects of inhaling toxic
particles generated by red tides on Florida's west coast. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=2007
UNCW RECOGNIZED FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE
UNCW was named a 2006 recipient of the 2006 Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence
in Teacher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=2006
FEDERAL GRANT SUPPORTS VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PROGRAM
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) presented UNCW a check for $260,304
in federal funds to help prevent violent behavior among college students. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1997
UNCW IS BEST AGAIN
UNCW received the 2007 "Best in the Southeast" designation by The
Princeton Review. On the list of 150 "Best Value" colleges, UNCW is
designated as one of the best overall bargains - based on cost and financial
aid - among the most academically outstanding colleges in the nation. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1992
FISHER STUDENT CENTER OPENED
UNCW students officially opened the doors to the new Herbert and Sylvia Fisher
Student Center on Aug. 24 as part of the building's grand opening celebration.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1991
UNCW PROCLAIMS ‘YEAR OF THE ARTS’
UNCW will launch this celebration with a special line-up of performances, exhibits,
outreach initiatives and events throughout the year, in addition to celebrating
exciting new partnerships with local, regional and state organizations. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1987
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III. Seahawk Sports
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SEAHAWKS
OFFICIALLY IN ESPN BRACKETBUSTERS
After months of speculation, CAA defending men's basketball champion UNC Wilmington
officially became a part of the ESPN BracketBusters field. The Seahawks, 25-8
last season and an NCAA participant for the fourth time in seven years, will
be joined by the remaining 11 members of the CAA in the 102-team field. Sixteen
different conferences will be represented in the two-day event, which is set
for Feb. 16-17, 2007, at sites to be determined. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2656
ALUMNI
INVITED TO LANDFALL TRADITION GOLF TOURNEY
Mark your calendar to watch UNCW men’s and women’s golf teams compete
against 11 of the country’s top teams in the fifth Landfall Tradition,
a nationally-recognized collegiate golf tournament, at the Country Club of Landfall
in Wilmington. The Landfall Tradition begins Thursday, Oct. 26, with a practice
round and reception, followed by 54 holes of golf on the Jack Nicklaus Course
set for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29. http://www.landfalltradition.com/home.html
ENDOWMENT
TO BOOST BASKETBALL PROGRAM
All-time greats Brett Blizzard, Bill Mayew and Brian Rowsom have more in common
than just having their jerseys retired: They each want to see UNCW men’s
basketball benefit from a newly-established endowment fund that will ensure
future success for the program. The three former standouts were joined by about
30 players and coaches assembled at Wrightsville Beach to kick off the 10-year,
$1 million campaign. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/athletics/article.asp?ID=2720
For more Seahawk athletics’ news visit http://www.uncw.edu/athletics.
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IV. Events
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The ninth annual Got-Em-On Live Bait Club scholarship golf tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at The Cape Golf and Racquet Club. All proceeds will be used to fund an endowment and active fellowships for marine science graduate students at UNCW. http://www.got-em-on.com/Golf/golf.html
The 11th Annual Earl Allen Golf Tournament will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Echo Farms Golf Course. The tournament raises funds for a scholarship awarded to a UNCW physical education major. http://www.uncw.edu/hahs/golftourney.htm
UNCW Family Weekend will be Oct. 13-15. Parents, siblings, guardians, grandparents and families of UNCW students are invited to campus for a weekend of games, food, entertainment and friendship. http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/transitions/parents-weekend-schedule.htm
UNCW Arts Calendar - http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/events-cultural.asp
PERFORMANCES
William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony, brings
the nationally renowned symphony to campus at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21.
http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2085&month=%209&year=2006&category
The Year of the Arts celebration kicks off with a tribute to one of the greatest composers and musicians of the 20th century. Mood Indigo: A Tribute to Duke Ellington begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1974
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents its first concert of the season at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2075&month=%209&year=2006&category
The UNCW Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2076&month=%209&year=2006&category
The Wilmington Concert Association presents violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2079&month=%209&year=2006&category
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet with Luciana Souza performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2040&month=%2010&year=2006&category
The new Department of Music Recital Hall opens with performances by faculty ensembles at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2084&month=%2010&year=2006&category
Chamber Music Wilmington opens its 2006-07 season with the Borromeo String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 in the new Cultural Arts Building Music Recital Hall. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2098&month=%2010&year=2006&category
North Carolina Symphony and pianist Norman Krieger perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2086&month=%2010&year=2006&category
Grammy-winning Chanticleer, the only full-time classical vocal ensemble in the United States, presents "Love's Messengers" at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in Kenan Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=2047
LECTURES
The Lumina Theater in the new Fisher Student Center hosts international and
art film series Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1980
John Schilb, Culbertson Chair of Writing and associate professor of English at Indiana University, will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in King Auditorium, King Hall. His talk, “Race, Nation, Memory, Refusal: Frederick Douglass Dedicates a Monument,” will be followed by a reception. http://www.uncw.edu/english/Buckner_Lecture_Series.html
Catherine McCall, a graduate of the MFA program in creative writing, will read from her memoir Lifeguarding: A Memoir of Secrets, Swimming, and the South, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Randall Library Auditorium. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=1999
EXHIBITS
The paintings and original prints of artist Jeremy Millard will be on
exhibit Sept. 25 through Nov. 23 in the Warwick Center Lobby Gallery, 2006.
The opening reception will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/calendarEvent-arts.asp?ID=2068&month=%209&year=2006&category
Kids with Cameras photo exhibition will be on display through Sept. 29 in the Warwick Center Gallery. It includes photographs taken by the children from the Academy Award-winning film "Born Into Brothels." http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/UNCWPresents/calendarEvent.asp?ID=2108
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V. Other Links
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CAMPUS NEWS – http://www.uncw.edu/news
TOGETHER IN EDUCATION – Harris Teeter’s Together in Education program raises funds for schools across the Southeast, including UNCW. When you purchase Harris Teeter brand products using your VIC card, Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of your purchase dollars to UNCW. You must re-link your card annually for the contribution to take effect. To support UNCW, ask a cashier to link your card to the university or sign up online at http://www.harristeeter.com. UNCW’s code is 5034.
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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