CELEBRATE THE SEAHAWKS
The UNCW Alumni Association invites alumni and friends to Tealgate – Seahawk
style – with food, games and spirit-filled fun. Tealgates start two hours
before the tip-off of men’s basketball games on Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and March
1 at Trask Coliseum. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children 6-12;
children under 6 are admitted at no cost. Admission includes food and beverages,
but not game ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at www.uncwalumnitickets.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Homecoming 2008 will be Feb. 8-10. As part of the weekend celebration,
the alumni association will recognize Herbert
Fisher ’53 and
Sylvia Fisher ’50 as Alumni of the Year, Bill Mayhew ’97,
’98M as Young
Alumnus of the Year and Tyrone
Rowell as Citizen of the Year at the annual
awards banquet and scholarship endowment gala on Friday, Feb. 8.
On Saturday, Feb. 9, Coach Benny Moss will be the featured speaker
at the Tealgate,
followed by the men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. when the Seahawks
play the James Madison Dukes. To register for any of these events visit
http://www.uncwalumnitickets.com or
call 910.962.2682.
GET ON BOARD
The association is seeking alumni to assist the board of
directors and its six committees in the following areas:
- Student affairs and young alumni
- Recruitment and retention
- Finance
- Special events
- Chapter development and promotion
- Awards and scholarships
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. View the mission statement and strategic plan at http://www.uncw.edu/alumni, e-mail alumni@uncw.edu or call 800.596.2880.
FRATERNITY HONORS CHANCELLOR DEPAOLO
The Omicron Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. honored Chancellor
Rosemary DePaolo with its Citizen of the Year award during the fraternity’s
National Achievement Week observance on Veterans Day.
SCHWEITZER
AWARD RECOGNIZES INVENTOR
Wilmington inventor and humanitarian Jock Brandis was recognized as the
2007 Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar by the UNCW Honors Scholars Program
and Randall Library. The award recognizes individuals from the Cape
Fear area who exemplify the attributes or interests of Albert Schweitzer.
Brandis was recognized for his contributions as founder of the Full
Belly Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and
distributing unique technologies born of his invention, the Malian
Peanut Sheller.
UNCW PARTNERS WITH HARRIS TEETER
When you purchase Harris Teeter brand products using your VIC card, the
company 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 at www.harristeeter.com.
UNCW’s code is 5034.
REDBIRDS FLY AWAY FROM SEAHAWKS
Sophomore guard Osiris Eldrdge ignited a second-half comeback, scoring
17 of his game-high 30 points in the final period, to power Illinois
State over visiting UNC Wilmington, 89-73, in an opening round pairing
of the Chicago Invitational Challenge Sunday at Redbird Arena.
BENNY MOSS CALL-IN RADIO SHOW
Head Coach Benny Moss and Mike Vaccaro discuss the
men’s basketball
program and preview upcoming games during an hour-long show, broadcast
on location from Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Monkey Junction. It
airs at 7 p.m. Mondays on WAAV-AM 980. Fans can attend the show in person
to submit questions to Coach Moss or call in at (910) 763-4000. It can
also be heard via the Internet on UNCWsports.com.
LADY SEAHAWKS LOOK TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED
The women’s basketball
team looks to start a season at 3-0 for just the second time during the
Ann Hancock era Monday as it faces the College of Charleston in a 7 p.m.
contest at John Kreese Arena.
SALINAS IS CAA DIVER OF THE WEEK
Freshman Kobi
Salinas was named CAA Diver of the Week Tuesday, Nov. 13 for the
second time this season after sweeping the diving events in a loss to
Old Dominion. Salinas, who previously earned the honor on Oct. 30, set
a school freshman record with 347.03 points in winning the 3-meter dive.
The previous mark of 328.85 was set by Josh Shuten in 1983.
JOIN TEAM TEAL
Team Teal is a free program that rewards Seahawk fans for attending sporting
events throughout the year. Prospective members can sign up by filling
out a form and
faxing it to Mike Vaccaro at 910.962.3002. Members receive a key tag
to be scanned at all home athletic events and will earn a point for
every game attended. Prizes are given out for every 10 points earned.
Those who attend 70 or more events will be eligible for the grand prize
drawing of a big screen TV.
SEAHAWKS ADDING FOUR TO HALL OF FAME
Baseball sparkplug Sandy Dew, coaching veteran Calvin Lane, men’s
track and field leaper Michael McDuffie and women’s soccer scoring
phenom Christy Timbers Rife will be honored during the seventh induction
of the UNCW Athletic Hall of Fame. A reception will be held at 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Warwick Center Ballroom, with the induction
ceremony slated to follow at noon. Tickets may be purchased for $15 each
in the UNCW Sports Information Office in the Nixon Annex.
SEAHAWK SHOP – Shop online for a variety of Seahawk apparel and gift items.
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ONLINE SERVICES MAKES GIFT GIVING EASY
UNCW alumni, donors and friends can easily make gifts and fulfill pledges
online using a MasterCard or Visa. Your contribution will
make a difference at UNCW.
LIFELONG LEARNING
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers adult non-credit classes,
activities and special events for personal enrichment and enjoyment.
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
PERFORMANCES
UNCW Wind Symphony – 7:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 19, Kenan Auditorium
Pianist Emanuel Ax - 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Kenan Auditorium
UNCW Jazz Ensembles – 7:30 p.m.Friday, Nov. 30, Cultural Arts Building Recital Hall
Ellen
Parrish, soprano, senior recital – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
1, Cultural Arts Building Recital Hall
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra holiday concert: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Kenan Auditorium
UNCW Chamber Singers and Concert Choir – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Cultural Arts Building recital hall
UNCW Wind Symphony – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 4, Kenan Auditorium
Department of Music student honors recital – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, Cultural Arts Building Recital Hall
North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops Concert – William Henry Curry conducts performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Kenan Auditorium
FILMS
Unlocking the Heart of Adoption - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Cameron Hall Room 133
Philadelphia – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Lumina Theatre
Trudell - 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, Lumina Theatre
Annual holiday screening of Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life and presentation of second annual Clarence Award, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, Kenan Auditorium
EXHIBITS
A Show About Nothing? – abstract art show – through Tuesday, Dec. 18, Sharky’s Game Room, Fisher Student Center
Divine Designs – a commuter and non-traditional student art show exploring spirituality – through Tuesday Dec. 18, Seahawk Perch, Fisher Student Center
UNCW Creates – highlighting student work from cultural art classes – through Tuesday, Dec. 18, Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, Warwick Center