Wednesday, August 13, 2003

NOTE TO MEDIA: Traffic will be backed up and difficult on Saturday morning around campus. UNCW University Police have asked that you come into campus from the Rose Avenue entrance (Rose intersects with Wrightsville Avenue), go right onto Walton Drive, and then left into Lot P near the campus apartments. Officers will allow media into Lot P, and then you can walk through the apartments to the area between Belk and Galloway Hall where Chancellor DePaolo will be helping with move-in. If you are not in an official media car, please place the word MEDIA on your dashboard. Call Mimi Cunningham at 910/962-3171 or 520-9237 if you have questions.

Wilmington, N.C. — It’s August and time for a new academic year at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Approximately 1,735 new freshmen are expected to attend UNCW this fall, and some 1,500 will move-in to their residence halls on campus starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. The total student body is expected to be around 11,300. Media are invited to cover this exciting time and to also cover the many activities associated with 2003 UNCWelcome. A selection of scheduled highlights are listed below:

Saturday, Aug. 16

8 a.m.–

1 p.m. Move-In 2003: Approximately 1,500 freshmen accompanied by parents and friends will move-in to campus residence halls starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will be one of 1,100 volunteers helping move the students into their new quarters. Best time for photo op with Chancellor DePaolo will be 10 – 11 a.m., between Belk Hall and Galloway Hall (high-rise residence hall across from Brooks Baseball Field.

2 p.m. Welcome Lunch: for parents of African-American students. Hosted by the Office of Admissions and the African American Graduate Association (AAGA).

University Union, Room 100

5 p.m. UNCWelcome Program and Picnic: for freshmen, family, and friends. Dr. DePaolo will welcome students to UNCW.

Campus Commons

8:30 p.m. Hypnotist Tom Deluca: Be sure to catch one of the funniest shows at UNCW. Opening message by Robyn Rodgers, The Ball is in Your Court.

Trask Coliseum

Tuesday, Aug. 19

1 – 5 p.m. Beach Blast: for all students.

Wrightsville Beach at the Oceanic Pier

Wednesday, Aug. 20

First Day of Classes!

11 a.m. –

2 p.m. Commuter/Non-Traditional Student Services Fair

University Union, Room 100

9 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza! Sponsored by the Housing and Residence Life and RHA

Gazebo

Thursday, Aug. 21

11:30 a.m. –

1 p.m. Concert on the Commons

Campus Commons

Saturday, Aug. 23

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FirstServ: This is the first opportunity of the year for students to volunteer at one of the following community organizations: Brigade Boys and Girls Club, Cape Fear River Watch, Good Shepherd Ministries, Hadden Hall (HUD), NHC Humane Society, Surf Riders Foundation, or the YWCA. Register in advance with Center for Leadership Education and Service (CLES) at 962-3877.

Meet in the University Union Living Room

2 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Charleston Southern: Tailgate Party sponsored by Athletics and ACE.

Soccer Field

Sunday, Aug. 24

7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Greensboro College: half-time contests and giveaways will add to the fun. Athletic games are free to students, show your ID.

Soccer Field

Wednesday, Aug. 27

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Involvement Carnival

Campus Commons