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ALUMNI
AFTER WORK - SUMMER EDITION
If you haven't attended the seasonal networking
social hosted by the Cape
Fear Area Alumni Chapter, there's no better opportunity than
on July 29. Alumni of all ages come to Dockside to
enjoy free appetizers and the company of friends while soaking
up the rays and cool breeze from the waterway. The event begins
at 5:30 and winds down around 7:30, while there's still plenty
of daylight in these summer days. Alumni and friends who register
online for this event before July 27 will receive a free alumni
koozie.
DURHAM
BULLS GAME
The Triangle Chapter's Durham
Bulls picnic is Aug. 12, when the Bulls take on the Charlotte Knights.
Visit with special guests, Coach Buzz
Peterson, Coach Cynthia
Cooper-Dyke, Coach Mark
Scalf and Athletic Director Kelly
Mehrtens to get the scoop on the upcoming season. Tickets are $15
each and include food, drinks and entry to the game and first base
party deck. Kids 5 years and under are free. Online
registration is available until Aug. 8.
CSB ALUMNI CHAPTER SPEAKER BREAKFAST SERIES
On June 24, alumni,
faculty, staff, students and community members gathered in Burney Center
for a networking breakfast with keynote speaker Bob Rippy, owner
of Jungle Rapids Family
Fun Park and vice chair of the International
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Jungle Rapids is
one of the largest family entertainment centers in North Carolina.
His presentation focused on tourism and the economic environment. The
attendees enjoyed networking over breakfast as they spoke with old
friends and faculty members. The CSB Alumni Chapter will host its
next speaker series breakfast in the fall. View
photos.
SEAHAWK
SUMMER FEATURE
Over the next few weeks, the alumni
blog will highlight alumni who are on the move – overcoming challenges
and creating success in their careers. Visit the blog for an opportunity
to get to know a little more about the endeavors of fellow alumni, such
as Ryan
Crecelius ’06 who
started Do Good
Realty, and the different career paths our Seahawks have
chosen.
FAMILY
AND ALUMNI WEEKEND 2010 REGISTRATION NOW LIVE
This year’s Family
and Alumni Weekend –
Oct. 15-17 – will feature a young alumni reunion, Golden Wing Society
reunion, legacy pinning ceremony, alumni & parents welcome
reception, Midnite Madness and more. Find details on alumni
events and register today.
Stay connected: Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
FISKE GUIDE: UNCW ONE OF THE BEST IN NATION
For the second consecutive year,
UNCW is part of the exclusive
group of colleges and universities included in the Fiske
Guide to Colleges, which students and their families have used
to help them make the best educational
investment possible for more than 25 years. UNCW is featured
as one of the 300
"best and most interesting" colleges and universities in the United States
and Canada.
TUITION
INCREASE NEEDED TO PROTECT ACADEMIC QUALITY
UNCW announced July 14
that tuition will increase by $411.50 per undergraduate student and $412.60
per graduate student for the 2010-11 academic year. “We
do not want to raise tuition, but given the alternatives available to
us at this point, it is our only recourse,” said UNCW Chancellor
Rosemary DePaolo. “Our classes, programs, research and outreach
initiatives are profoundly important to North Carolina and to the thousands
of students we educate each day. They deserve the very best opportunities
we can give them, and to do that, we must have adequate funding.”
PARADE
OF THE "SIM" PEOPLE
UNCW nursing students and faculty carefully transported
seven mannequins in wheelchairs and on stretchers from the School of
Nursing's current location in temporary quarters to the university's
new Nursing Building on July 12. Video
of "sim" parade
UNCW IN THE NEWS – Check here for weekly highlights of where the University of North Carolina Wilmington, its faculty, staff, alumni and programs have made headlines across the country.
NOMINATIONS
SOUGHT FOR SCHWEITZER AWARD
The UNCW Honors Scholars Program and Randall Library
seek nominations for the annual Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar
Award. The program recognizes recipients' contributions to the region
and/or communities within the region. These individuals
exemplify the attributes and ideals of Nobel laureate Albert Schweitzer
by making a difference in the areas of medicine, music or humanitarian
efforts and reflecting Schweitzer's philosophy of "reverence for
life."
UNCW
SURFER DOMINATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mike Powell, a graduating
senior majoring in finance, won the national title in the College Men's
Division at the National Scholastic Surfing Association championships
June 16-19 in Salt Creek, Calif. Powell's brother Ben took third
place in the Men's Division. Drake Courie placed fourth in the College
Longboard Division. Overall, UNCW placed fourth in the College Team
rankings. The
UNCW Surf Team was profiled on UNC-TV.
MEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE
UNCW, the defending
CAA champion, will play two exhibition games
beginning Aug. 21, hosting Men's College Cup semifinalist North Carolina.
The Seahawks then visit UAB for the second and final exhibition match.
The season is highlighted
by a home game with national power Duke and the sixth annual UNCW/Courtyard
by Marriott Classic.
VOLLEYBALL 2010 SCHEDULE
Thirteen home matches, including two regular-season
tournaments, highlight the 2010 schedule for the UNCW volleyball program.
The Seahawks will face a 30-game slate in their second season under head
coach Amy Bambenek that features 16 non-conference contests and 14 Colonial
Athletic Association matchups.
SUMMER BASEBALL REPORT
As the summer season enters the stretch runs, UNCW baseball players continue
to shine in their respective leagues.
Puppeteers of America Southeast Conference – July 15-17:
- Pinocchio by Lee Bryan – 7 p.m. July 16, Kenan Auditorium
- How to Grow a Pickle by Nana Projects and The Reluctant Dragon by Stageworks – 3 p.m.) July 17, Kenan Auditorium
- One Frame at a Time: The Stop-Motion Films of Michael Granberry – 7 p.m. July 17 Kenan Auditorium
Tickets $12 (adults) and $8 (youth under 18)
UNCWelcome Week – Begins Aug. 14
UNCW Presents – 2010-11 season brochure (pdf)
Want to HIRE A SEAHAWK for a job or internship? Register online and post your listings free of charge. Questions? Call 910.962.3174.
CAREER ASSISTANCE – Alumni can access the services and resources of the UNCW Career Center in the University Union, Room 2035, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or use special drop-in hours for quick questions 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individual questions can be asked by phone 910.962.3174 or e-mail careercenter@uncw.edu.
UNCW RAINBOWS are available at the UNCW Bookstore and selected Wilmington area merchants. Call 910.962.3188 for more information.
DRESS LIKE A SEAHAWK – View a photo gallery of local merchants who carry licensed UNCW products and the items they have available. Other links: UNCW Bookstore | UNCWsports.com online store
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, psychology, public administration and film studies.