Welcome to UNCW!!! We are excited to help you transition from high school to college. All incoming freshmen have a Seahawk Link with the exception of Learning Community students. Each of the Seahawk Links will be making contact with their freshmen over the first couple of weeks of classes via email and/or in their assigned Freshman Seminar courses.
MEET YOUR SEAHAWK LINK AT THESE EVENTS! August 17 - Convocation August 17 - Tie Dye at the Gazebo August 19 - Fireworks Extravaganza at the Gazebo August 27 - Happy Hour in Sharky's game room (4-5pm only) September 1 - Tealgate for Men's Soccer vs. Campbell |
If you have not yet been contacted by your Seahawk Link or are unable to locate your Seahawk Link, please click here to contact Christina Logan in the Office of Transition Programs.
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Kate Anderson Year: Sophomore Major: Athletic Training Hometown: Clayton, NC Involvement: Intramural basketball and softball, athletic training club. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Dub Idol, Hawk It Out Advice for Freshmen: Make time for you! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-151 |
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Denver Bailey Year: Junior Major: Economics/Political Science Hometown: Berlin, Germany Involvement: Sorority Recruitment, Soaring Seahawks Favorite UNCW Tradition: Painting the rock, Beach Blast Advice for Freshmen: Get involved with something new Freshmen Seminar: |
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Meredith Baum Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education, Special Education Hometown: Kernersville, NC Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast Advice for Freshmen: Get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-018 |
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Kevin Bui Year: Junior Major: Business- Finance Hometown: Raleigh, NC Involvement: Campus Crusade for Christ, Invisible Children, Asian Students Association Favorite UNCW Tradition: Teal Tuesday Advice for Freshmen: You get out of it what you put into it! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-193 |
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Brooke Conner Year: Sophomore Major: Biology Hometown: Concord, NC Involvement: Pre-Dental Club, QUEST Favorite UNCW Tradition: Wagsgiving Advice for Freshmen: Make the most of your freshman year. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-171 |
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Alicia Copeland Year: Junior Major: English Hometown: Clinton, NC Involvement: UNCW Voices of Praise, NAACP, Black Student Union, Center for Leadership Education and Service fellow Favorite UNCW Tradition: Homecoming Advice for Freshmen: Get involved- you will meet new people and feel at home. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-014 |
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An-Taria Curry Year: Senior Major: Exercise Science Hometown: Greensboro, NC Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, CROSSROADS Favorite UNCW Tradition: Homecoming Advice for Freshmen: Remember you are here for an education. Make the most of your experience. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-001 |
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Jillian Cruser Year: Junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ Involvement: Residence Assistant, UNCWeekends, Alpha Phi International Fraternity, UNCW Swim Club Favorite UNCW Tradition: Going to the swim club championships with the UNCW Swim Club Advice for Freshmen: Be prepared for hurricane season! Rain boots and a good umbrella are must haves! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-192 |
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Megan Danneker Year: Sophomore Major: Biology Hometown: Greenville, NC Involvement: Club tennis. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast Advice for Freshmen: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved. Freshmen Seminar: |
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Kieran Davis Year: Sophomore Major: International Business Hometown: Jacksonville, NC Involvement: Orientation Leader, Student Government Association Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball, All Day Wag Advice for Freshmen: Go to class and talk to your professors. Have an open door policy in your room to make friends. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-153 |
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Jordan Daywalt Year: Sophomore Major: Undecided Hometown: Statesville, NC Involvement: Track and Field, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nami Favorite UNCW Tradition: Over spring break last year the dorms were closed, the track team couldn't leave because we had a meet, so about nine of us got to live in Graham while it was completely empty. Advice for Freshmen: Take advantage of as many opportunities as possible your first year. You will become better adjusted, meet new people, and partake in incredible memories! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-194 |
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Lindsey Deans Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Clinton, NC Involvement: Intramural sports, UNCW Kids Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Meet new people and try new things. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-054 |
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Emily Farmer Year: Junior Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Greensboro, NC Involvement: Campus Crusade for Christ, Invisible Children Favorite UNCW Tradition: Teal Tuesday Advice for Freshmen: Get involved- it's a great way to network and make new friends. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-053 |
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Denise Galbraith Year: Senior Major: Psychology Hometown: Charlottesville, VA Involvement: Intramurals, Sailing Team, Volunteering Favorite UNCW Tradition: Running the Loop on a beautiful day. Advice for Freshmen: Challenge yourself and try new things! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-154 |
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Ocean Gildee Year: Junior Major: Business- Marketing and Finance Hometown: Baltimore, MD Involvement: Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Club Gymnastics, Honors Scholars Program Favorite UNCW Tradition: Midnight Madness Advice for Freshmen: Go to class! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-002 |
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Alexis Gonzalez Year: Sophomore Major: Criminology Hometown: Indian Trail, NC Involvement: R.I.O.T., Orientation Leader, Physical Graffiti. Favorite UNCW Tradition: UNCWelcome Advice for Freshmen: Get involved and network. Great things can come out of an unexpected connection! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-021 |
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Chris Grier Year: Junior Major: Finance Hometown: Charlotte, NC Involvement: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Favorite UNCW Tradition: Wagsgiving. Advice for Freshmen: Take responsibility, wear sandals in the dorm showers, clean up your Facebook. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-020 |
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Zack Hamby Year: Junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Greenville, NC Involvement: Orientation Leader, Campus Recreation Fitness Assistant, Student Government Association, Association for Campus Entertainment. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Seahawk Search, Oozeball Advice for Freshmen: Get involved - it is the easiest way to make friends and find your niche. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-152 |
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Tori Hamed Year: Sophomore Major: Business- Management Hometown: Rochester, NY Involvement: Dance Company, Eco Club Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast, Midnight Madness Advice for Freshmen: Be open-minded about everything. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-013 |
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Bill Hawks Year: Junior Major: Entrepreneurship and Business Development Hometown: Matthews, NC Involvement: Student Government Association, Orientation Leader, Student Media Favorite UNCW Tradition: Teal Tuesday, Dub Idol Advice for Freshmen: Use your professors' office hours. Have at least one conversation with each professor outside of class. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-012 |
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Kelly Head Year: Junior Major: Business Administration HR Hometown: Statesville, NC Involvement: Intramural Volleyball Favorite UNCW Tradition: Midnight Madness Advice for Freshmen: Always carry an umbrella with you. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-006 |
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Kiley Hendrickson Year: Sophomore Major: Marketing Hometown: Mooresville, NC Involvement: Student Ambassadors Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-010 |
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Kayla Holbrook Year: Junior Major: Psychology Hometown: Granville, OH Involvement: Up 'til Dawn, CLES Favorite UNCW Tradition: Leaving on H4 (Hewlett) freshman year and meeting my friends and creating memories! Advice for Freshmen: Step outside your bubble and enjoy every minute of this new experience. It's a whole new world, take advantage! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-051 |
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Ryan Ivey Year: Sophomore Major: Political Science Hometown: Fayetteville, NC Involvement: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, UNCW College Republicans Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast, Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved and be active on campus. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-022 |
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Kristy Johnson Year: Junior Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Monroe, NC Involvement: Intramurals, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Favorite UNCW Tradition: Hawk It Out. Advice for Freshmen: Live each day to the fullest, because the time will fly by! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-011 |
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LeRon Jones Year: Sophomore Major: Creative Writing, Communication Studies Hometown: Wilson, NC Involvement: Orientation Leader Favorite UNCW Tradition: Wagsgiving. Advice for Freshmen: Study hard and don't procrastinate. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-191 |
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Sarah Jones Year: Sophomore Major: Creative Writing, Spanish Hometown: Mooresville, NC Involvement: Student Honors Advisory Council Favorite UNCW Tradition: Family and Alumni Weekend, Midnight Madness. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved- there are amazing opportunities at UNCW. Find your niche! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-024 |
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Karen Kleber Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Cary, NC Involvement: National Residence Hall Honorary, CHWK TV Channel Favorite UNCW Tradition: Teal Tuesday. Advice for Freshmen: Manage your time and make the most of your life at UNCW! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-005 |
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Jenna Kovacic Year: Senior Major: Psychology Hometown: Northern Virginia Involvement: Resident Assistant Favorite UNCW Tradition: Freshman Move-In. Advice for Freshmen: Be open to new experiences and get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-055 |
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Annie Kruger Year: Sophomore Major: Education Hometown: Baltimore, MD Involvement: Club Lacrosse, Campus Activities and Involvement Center, Orientation Leader, Intramurals. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball, Hawk It Out. Advice for Freshmen: Take advantage of everything, get involved, and don't hold back- everyone is very welcoming! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-025 |
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Caleb Lewis Year: Sophomore Major: Art History Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, NC Involvement: Campus Crusade of Christ, Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball, Teal Tuesday. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved- it makes the college experience so much better! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-016 |
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Elizabeth Manuel Year: Junior Major: Business- Management and Leadership Hometown: Wilmington, NC Involvement: Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Dean's Advisory Council Favorite UNCW Tradition: Homecoming. Advice for Freshmen: Learn to love your UNCW email and weekly planner. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-155 |
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Lauren McNamara Year: Sophomore Major: Undecided Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Involvement: Campus Leadership Education and Service, Campus Crusade for Christ. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Midnight Madness, Beach Blast Advice for Freshmen: Join a club. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-062 |
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Jordan Mebane Year: Junior Major: Business Hometown: Mebane, NC Involvement: Intramural sports, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Greek Week. Advice for Freshmen: Be open-minded to new ideas and people and try things out to find out what you enjoy. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-009 |
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Brittany Miller Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Kernersville, NC Involvement: Invisible Children, American Medical Student Association Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved and get to know as many people as you can! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-004 |
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Erin Mode Year: Sophomore Major: Recreation Therapy Hometown: Shelby, NC Involvement: Student Honors Advisory Council, Intramural sports. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Midnight Madness. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved as soon as possible and find your favorite place to study. Freshmen Seminar: |
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Alex Moore Year: Junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Bluefield, WV Involvement: Club tennis. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast Advice for Freshmen: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-019 |
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Shirley Parker Year: Junior Major: Psychology Hometown: Cary, NC Involvement: Student Ambassadors, Student Admissions Network for Diversity, Student Honors Administrative Council, Campus Crusades. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Live your life and get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-157 |
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Brittany Parrott Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Wilton, NC Involvement: Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Association for Campus Entertainment, National Association for Campus Activities. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Convocation. Advice for Freshmen: Make sure you balance your academics and involvement- this will give you the most well-rounded college experience! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-027 |
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Andrew Penvose Year: Sophomore Major: Marine Biology, Economics Hometown: Fayetteville, NC Involvement: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Circle K International, Orientation Leader Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast. Advice for Freshmen: Check your email constantly! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-061 |
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Jennifer Plyler Year: Sophomore Major: Biology Hometown: Thomasville, NC Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, American Medical Student Association. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Midnight Madness. Advice for Freshmen: Seek out opportunities and events you would enjoy. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-063 |
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Chance Remmel Year: Sophomore Major: Environmental Science Hometown: St. Louis, MO Involvement: Club Baseball, Scuba Club, Competitive Gaming Club. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Wagoner Weekend Brunch. Advice for Freshmen: Don't go too crazy. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-017 |
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Sarah Rosenbaum Year: Sophomore Major: Athletic Training Hometown: Cary, NC Involvement: Circle K International, Spanish Club, Club Softball, Intramural Flag Football, Sophomore Class Council. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved and try new things! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-156 |
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Jena Rumer Year: Sophomore Major: Business Hometown: Kennett Square, PA Involvement: Circle K International, Sophomore Class Council, Craft Club. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Take a chance, explore new things and get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-056 |
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Robyn Sawyer Year: Junior Major: Recreation Therapy Hometown: Wilmington, NC Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Overflow. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Homecoming. Advice for Freshmen: Be responsible and strive to have good time management to balance your college schedule. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-023 |
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Karli Scherer Year: Junior Major: Marine Biology Hometown: Vail, CO Involvement: Latter Day Saints Student Association. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Freshmen Move-In. Advice for Freshmen: Make sure to keep up with your school work. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-052 |
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Ally Shiveler Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing, Marine Biology Hometown: Raleigh, NC Involvement: Up 'til Dawn, Intramural Sports, Campus Crusade for Christ. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball. Advice for Freshmen: Attend class and try something new! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-003 |
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Erica Tucker Year: Junior Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Raleigh, NC Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, UNCW Kids Favorite UNCW Tradition: Spring 2009 Presentation of the Theta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Advice for Freshmen: Don't wish your time away. Enjoy every day that you are here and make the most of your time here by enjoying your friends and interacting with professors and administration. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-015 |
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Andy Vu Year: Senior Major: Biology, Business Administration Hometown: Overland Park, KS Involvement: American Medical Student Association, Tri-Beta. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball, Beach Blast. Advice for Freshmen: Get involved! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-008 |
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Danielle Walker Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Jacksonville, NC Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Association for Campus Entertainment. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Beach Blast, Homecoming Advice for Freshmen: Be yourself! Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-007 |
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David Yarbrough Year: Sophomore Major: Political Science Hometown: Winston Salem, NC Involvement: Car Club, Residence Hall Association, Political Science Club, French Club. Favorite UNCW Tradition: Oozeball, Beach Blast. Advice for Freshmen: Learn valuable time management skills. Freshmen Seminar: UNI 101-064 |
