Readers and Book Lovers
- The Buckner Lecture Series
Co-sponsored by the Department of English and the Creative Writing Department and endowed by Charles F. Green, III (’71), the Buckner Lecture Series brings distinguished presenters to campus in honor of Green’s friend, Katherine K. Buckner. These readings are free and open to the public and accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling (910) 962-3500 three days prior to the event. For further information, please contact the UNCW Department of English at (910) 962-3320 or the Creative Writing Department at (910) 962-7063.
- One Book, One Community
In partnership with UNCW Randall Library, New Hanover County Public Library, the Community College Learning Resource center, and the New Hanover High School Lyceum Academy, this program is designed to celebrate literacy and the unique and enriching experience of one book being read by our entire community. Once a year, everyone reads the same book, and then during the months of January and February, the public is invited to attend various events and readings to discuss the book and various perspectives.
For more information about the program, contact Randall Library at
(910) 962-4234.
- Readers Series
Throughout the year, the Department of Creative Writing offers an active series of readings by prominent writers, some of whom also teach graduate workshop courses for the department and give their readings as part of their visit to UNCW. Other writers may come in only to give a reading. Graduate students and faculty also give readings throughout the year. For a schedule see the Events link on the department Web site or call (910) 962–7063.
Writers
- Writer’s Week Symposium
The Department of Creative Writing hosts the Writers' Week Symposium for one week in the spring semester. Activities include workshops, panels, readings and manuscript conferences. Writers' Week brings together graduate students, undergraduate students, and community members interested in the art of writing to promote the discussion of craft. Each year six or seven writers are invited to give readings and also to teach literary craft seminars, serve on panels, and meet individually with students about the students’ writing. In 2005 the keynote writer was Robert Creeley, and in 2006, Jonathon Franzen, the writer who declined to be on Oprah’s Book Club, is scheduled to speak.
For more information, contact Creative Writing at (910) 962-3321.
Diversity
- Intercultural Week
To support and promote cultural diversity and internationalization, the Office of International Programs sponsors Intercultural Week during February, highlighted by a festival held on the final Saturday. Celebrating the cultures and countries represented throughout UNCW and the Wilmington community, Intercultural Week showcases the food, dancing, music, traditional clothing and exhibits reflective of the area's rich cultural diversity. Lectures, films, dance, music, performances, visual arts and food provide opportunities for all ages to get involved throughout the week.
Event listings are posted in the Wilmington Star-News in February and can be found at UNCW's news and events Web site.
Individual Achievment
- Razor Walker Awards
Each spring the Watson School of Education presents these unique, prestigious awards to individuals and companies who have “walked the razor’s edge” in distinguished service to children and youth of North Carolina. Individuals are recognized in the fields of art/literature, business, educational administration, law, medicine, philanthropy, public service/policy, and teaching research. Click on this link for more information about the Razor Walker Awards.
