UNCW HOLDS LARGEST EVER COMMENCEMENT
More than 1,800
undergraduate and graduate degrees were awarded May 10 in three ceremonies
at Trask Coliseum.
Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo
reminded the graduates to continue their educations and to give
back to their communities. "Travel far and wide, read often,
study another language, pursue another degree, take non-credit courses,
embrace new experiences and welcome the opportunity to meet new people," she
said. "Invest in yourself
by dedicating time and resources to continue your education.
View the commencement photo gallery.
THREE PHILANTHROPISTS RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES
UNCW awarded honorary Doctor
of Humanities degrees to
Irwin "Ike" Belk and Barbro and Bernard Osher for their exceptional
service to the university and their contributions in furthering
educational opportunities for students and lifelong learners.
NEW PROVOST AND VICE CHANCELLOR NAMED
Brian R. Chapman was named provost and vice chancellor
for academic affairs at UNCW. An experienced
higher education administrator and educator, Chapman comes to UNCW
from West Texas A&M University, where he has served as provost and
vice president for academic affairs since August 2005.
TALLANT HONORED FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Carole Tallant, professor of communication studies and director of Storytelling
in the Community at UNCW, was
selected as a 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient by the Board
of Governors of the 16-campus University of North Carolina.
UNCW MOURNS LOSS OF TRUSTEE
UNCW lost a dedicated trustee and true friend of the
university in April with the sudden death of Windell Daniels. He
was appointed to the UNCW Board of Trustees in 2007 by the
UNC Board of Governors. The Wilmington resident
served as a member of the External Affairs and Educational Planning and
Programs committees.
CHANCELLOR'S
WALK IMPROVEMENTS planned
Highlights of the improvement include: planting canopy
trees to provide shade and improve aesthetics; installing higher-quality,
double-light fixtures that mirror the original campus light posts and
meet LEED standards for energy conservation and the Dark Skies effort;
correcting drainage problems; adding benches and trash containers
near building entrances; creating concrete and brick sidewalks;
improving shrubbery and grassy areas to create a cohesive design and
promote a safety zone near the buildings. Work will done this summer
and fall.
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DIAMOND
HAWKS CLINCH CAA REGULAR SEASON TITLE
UNCW used a 14-run fifth inning on its way to a 23-4
win over James Madison as the Seahawks clinched the Colonial Athletic
Association regular season title May 11. The Seahawks will be the top
seed at the CAA
Tournament May 21-24 at Brooks Field. The 29th-ranked
Seahawks (39-11-1, 23-3-1 CAA) set a CAA regular season record with their
23rd conference win of the season. The title was the Seahawks’ third
outright and fourth overall. Read
the latest CAA baseball news.
SEAHAWKS
FARE WELL IN NCAA APR SCORES
UNCW student-athletes continue to make solid academic
progress, and it shows in the annual NCAAA academic Progress Rate report.
All 19 of UNCW’s intercollegiate teams remain in full compliance
with the governing body’s guidelines, and the men’s basketball
team received a Public Recognition Award for being in the
top 10 percent nationally for its work in the classroom.
AWARDS
PRESENTED AT ANNUAL BANQUET
Baseball standout Daniel Hargrave and swimming workhorse
Caitlin Kirsteier received the Thomas V. Moseley Award as UNCW’s
top student-athletes for 2007-08 at the annual athletic awards banquet.
Justin Barefoot and Jenny Cauble received the Chancellor’s Cup
Award, Todd Hendley was the inaugural recipient of the Soaring Seahawk
Award, Bob Lloyd was presented the William J. Brooks Distinguished
Service Award and the baseball squad garnered the Team Leadership Award.
MOSS GETS CONTRACT EXTENSION
Men’s basketball coach
Benny Moss, who orchestrated one of the nation’s best turnarounds
in the NCAA Division I ranks this past season, was rewarded with
a two-year contract extension.
The two years, added to
the three remaining on his initial pact, will keep Moss with the Seahawks
through the 2012-13 season.
ALUMNI OFFICE WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER
Tiffany Bowie is the new administrative assistant in the UNCW Office
of Alumni Relations. She returned to UNCW in April after serving as the
director of membership, marketing and accounts for the National Association
of Foreign-Trade Zones in Washington, D.C. Prior to that role, she worked
for the American Composites Manufacturers Association as the membership
and certification coordinator in Arlington, Va.
AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The UNCW Alumni
Association is accepting nominations for:
- The 2008 J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award, which recognizes faculty who have made a difference in the lives of students.
- The Distinguished Alumni Award, which pays tribute to alumni who have achieved honor and distinction with recognition and reputations that extend beyond the immediate environments in which they live and work.
- The Young Alumni Award, which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through their professional success and civic involvement. Alumni are eligible if they attended or graduated within 10 years of the award year.
- The Distinguished Citizen Award, which recognizes recipients for their exceptional service to the university and the community.
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| College Democrats sponsored a town hall meeting April 28 for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. Trask Coliseum was packed to capacity to hear the presidential candidate. |
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North Carolina Symphony - May 30, 8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Summer Nights Under the Stars - Every Thursday and Saturday in June, Cultural Arts Building
Bach at the Beach - June 19 and June 21
Italian American Reconciliation - June 26, 7:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Building
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