University of North Carolina Wilmington
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We cannot give refunds for any of the event once we have processed your registration form.  All events are scheduled to take place rain or shine, unless noted otherwise.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Family Weekend Check-In

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Office of Transition Programs,
Fisher University Union,
Room 2017

Pick-up your Family Weekend bag that will include, nametags, tickets, a UNCW map and more.

ACE Blockbuster Series: Hancock
FREE

7:00 pm
Lumina Theatre
Fisher Student Center

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) kicks off a weekend of film beginning with its Blockbuster Series featuring the hottest new releases before they hit DVD!

Midnite Madness and Fan Jam (Click for details)
FREE

Trask Trek will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Midnite Madness t-shirts in the following sizes are SOLD OUT: Small, XL and XXXL.

8:00 p.m.
Trask Coliseum & Hanover Parking Lot

Come cheer on Seahawk basketball as they kick off the season! Students, join in on the 3rd annual Trask Trek in front of Wagoner Dining Hall and winding through campus to Trask! Come inside to be entertained by members of the Seahawk Family and celebrate the tradition of Seahawk basketball! Come out to Midnite Madness 2008 and support Seahawk's basketball!

Wine and Cheese Reception
$10 per person

You can register for this event online at www.uncwalumnitickets.com.

 

The Watson School of Education Teaching Fellows program will provide a games and activities for the children of those wishing to attend the Wine & Cheese Reception. This will be located next door to the reception.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Burney Center

Enjoy music, food and drinks while meeting University administrators at this event just for parents and alumni. Co-sponsored by the Alumni Association.

ACE Blockbuster Series: Hancock
FREE

10:00 pm
Lumina Theatre
Fisher Student Center

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) kicks off a weekend of film beginning with its Blockbuster Series featuring the hottest new releases before they hit DVD!
 
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

Kayak Trips to Wrightsville Beach Estuaries
$28 per person

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

9:00 am-12:00 pm


SOLD OUT

Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoor Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel. Register Early at the Discover Outdoor Center because there are only 10 spots open per trip.

Chi Omega/Make a Wish Golf Tournament
$50 Students/faculty/staff
$65 Families, Alumni, and Public
$10 Official Tournament t-shirt

To register for this event, print the registration form and return it to:
Chi Omega
ATTN:
Alex Kurey
5012 Apt#8 Hunters Trail
Wilmington, NC 28405

All checks should be made payable to Chi Omega.

9:30 am Tee Time
Municipal Golf

Come out and support a wonderful cause while enjoying a relaxing round of golf! The ladies of Chi Omega Sorority are holding their third annual golf tournament to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly towards granting a local child’s wish.  

Common Reading Book Discussion:  Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
FREE

10:00 am
Clock Tower Lounge,
Fisher Student Center

Please join us at the Fisher Student Center Clocktower Lounge as we discuss the 2008 Freshman Common Reading selection: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Coffee and pastries will be provided and the book discussion will be moderated by a member of the library faculty.

Roger Lowery presentation (capacity 48)
FREE

11:00 am
Hawk's Nest, Fisher Student Union

Using audience-response “clickers” (similar to TV remote controls), those attending will participate in a series of “instant” polls and the results will be compared to national, regional and state-wide poll results. Attendees will learn the difference between a “straw” poll and a “scientific” poll; professional standards for the collection and reporting of polling data; when are pre-election polls useful and when are they misleading; and where on the Internet can you find useful polling data and analysis.

Family Weekend Check-In

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check-in has been moved to the Burney Center

Pick-up your Family Weekend bag that will include, nametags, tickets, a UNCW map and more.

Family “Fall Festival” Picnic (Click for details)

$10 Families and Alumni
FREE Students with a UNCW meal plan
$5 Children 5-12

11:30 pm-2:00 pm
The picnic has been moved to the Burney Center

Enjoy good food and great fun for all members of the Seahawk Family! The picnic will feature music, games and more. Registration is required. Students can use their campus meal plans to eat free with presentation of their UNCW One Card.

Kayak Trips to Wrightsville Beach Estuaries
$28 per person

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

SOLD OUT

Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoor Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel. Register Early at the Discover Outdoor Center because there are only 10 spots open per trip.

ACE Blockbuster Series: Hancock
FREE

3:00 pm
Lumina Theatre
Fisher Student Center

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) kicks off a weekend of film beginning with its Blockbuster Series featuring the hottest new releases before they hit DVD!
Legacy Pinning Ceremony
By Invitation Only

6:00 pm
Burney Center

Have you made UNCW a tradition? A legacy student is classified as one whose mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent or legal guardian also attended UNCW. Your family member may have received their degree from UNCW, or just attended a few courses. We'd like to honor those who are making UNCW a family tradition! Visit this web site to RSVP if you meet the criteria of a legacy student. For more information, please contact the Alumni Association at 800.596.2880.

ACE Independent Cinema: Mamma Mia

FREE for UNCW students, $4 for non-students

7:00 pm
Lumina Theatre
Fisher Student Center

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) will feature an independent film.

Game Night at Sharky's
FREE

9:00 pm
Sharky’s Game room
Fisher Student Center

Come and enjoy Sharky's game room for a night of free games.

Grocery Bingo
FREE

9:00 pm
Hawk's Nest,

Fisher Student Union

Seahawk Family come on out and join us for Grocery Bingo where you can win huge prizes (free food!) and UNCWeekends: Dub After Dark T-shirts. Sponsored by UNCWeekends.

ACE Independent Cinema: Mamma Mia

FREE for UNCW students, $4 for non-students

10:00 pm
Lumina Theatre
Fisher Student Center

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) will feature an independent film.
 
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

Kayak Trips to Wrightsville Beach Estuaries
$28 per person

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

9:00 am-12:00 pm
SOLD OUT

Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoor Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel. Register Early at the Discover Outdoor Center because there are only 10 spots open per trip.

Screen Gems Tours (click here for more info)

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

10:00 am

Screen Gems Studio Tours
1223 North 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
SOLD OUT

Take a walk through Wilmington's two-decade film history with a tour of EUE Screen Gems Studios. Our picturesque 48-acre film lot has been home to more than 300 productions.  The one-hour walking tour includes visits to the sets of the CW Network hit show One Tree Hill.

Sunday Brunch
$8 Adults
FREE Students with UNCW meal plan

11:00 am-2:00 pm
Wagoner Hall
Enjoy Sunday Brunch in Wagoner Hall.

Kayak Trips to Wrightsville Beach Estuaries
$28 per person

 

Registration Deadline: October 17; 5:00pm

Register in person at the Discover Outdoor Center, Student Recreation Center, room 138 (M,W,F 10-6 and T,Th 3-6). Contact the Discover Outdoor Center at 910-962-4052 or discover@uncw.edu. This event is only offered to guest of a current faculty, staff or student who is also attending the trip.

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoor Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel. Register Early at the Discover Outdoor Center because there are only 10 spots open per trip.

 

We cannot give refunds for any of the event once we have processed your registration form.  All events are scheduled to take place rain or shine, unless noted otherwise.

 


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