Monday, May 15, 2006

MEMORANDUM

TO: Area Media

FROM: UNCW University Relations

RE: Press Conference to Announce Largest Outright Gift from Individual Donors in UNCW History

DATE: May 15, 2006

The University of North Carolina Wilmington will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 to announce the largest outright gift from individual donors in university history. The donors are alumni and Wilmington residents with a strong commitment to education and UNCW.

The press conference will be held on campus beside the construction site for the new student center, near King Hall. The rain location is the University Union first floor living room. Complete information about the gift and the donors will be posted on UNCW News and Events on Tuesday, following the press conference.

For more information contact: Andrea Weaver, 910/962-7631, University Advancement; Marybeth Bianchi, University Relations, 910/962-4164; and Cindy Lawson, assistant to the chancellor for marketing and communications, 910/962-2059