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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
September 2002 - Vol.
1 - No. 6
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Welcome to UNCW's monthly electronic newsletter for alumni
and friends, bringing you news about the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
and the UNCW Alumni Association.
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CONTENTS
I. Alumni News
A.
Porterfield receives inaugural J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award
B.
Reunion planned for Wilmington College 1960-69 graduates
C.
Golden plus five = 55 Grand Years
D.
Alumni events planned for fall
E.
Golf classic proceeds benefit many
F.
Wise Alumni House benefactor passes away
G.
Board member spotlight
H.
These alumni are “grand”
II. Campus News
A.
UNCW maintains top 10 ranking
B.
Community input sought by Chancellor Search Committee
C.
Faculty and staff are recognized for achievements
D.
UNCW mourns death of Owen Kenan
E.
Campus construction update
F.
Environmental Minute on WECT-TV6
G.
Golf tournament proceeds benefit scholarships
III. Seahawk Sports
A.
Williams inks pro pact with Thames Valley Tigers
B.
Seahawks finish fourth in Badger Invitational
C.
Ho, Seahawks win Bay Tree Golf Classic
D.
King Mackerel tournament benefits Seahawk Club
IV. Events
A.
Lectures
B.
Performances
C.
Exhibits
D.
Calendar
V. Other Links
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I. Alumni News
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A. Porterfield receives inaugural J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award
An “extraordinary leader who brings out the best in her students,” Rebecca Porterfield, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and Cameron School of Business professor, was named the inaugural recipient of the J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award. This new award, created by the Past Chairs’ Council of the UNCW Alumni Association, was announced at the fall faculty meeting.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/sep/20020911-01.html
B. Reunion planned for Wilmington College 1960-69 graduates
Bob King ’66 will host the reunion party beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at his truck center on New Centre Drive. The evening kicks off with a social hour, followed by a buffet dinner and dancing to the music of The School Boys. The cost is $40 a person and includes a special reunion gift. A number of additional events are planned throughout day. RSVPs are due Oct. 15 and can be made on line at http://www.uncwalumni.net/cgi-any/reg_event.dll/show?sitename=UNCW&template=event_main.htm&type=event_reg or by calling 962.2682 or 800.596.2880.
Download a copy of the invitation: http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/invitation.pdf (161K)
C. Golden plus five = 55 Grand Years
At 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, 1947, the doors of Wilmington College opened to 238 eager students. In recognition of this occasion, we are asking alumni to make a 55th birthday gift to UNCW. A gift of $55 or more will assist us in ensuring that the doors will always be open to improving the educational experience of our students. Join us in remembering our humble beginnings and celebrating our dynamic future with your gift to the 55th birthday fund. For more information, please call the UNCW Alumni Relations Office at 910.962.2682 or 800.596.2880. You may make your gift on-line at http://www.pay.onlinecommunity.com/UNCW/contribute_unregistered.htm
D. Alumni events planned for fall
NFL Adventure Triangle and Charlotte chapters are sponsoring the Carolina Panthers NFL Adventure Oct. 27. Cost is $65 per person, includes a round-trip Amtrak ticket from Raleigh to Charlotte, pregame tailgate party, game pass for Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Lunch and Learn Experience The nursing chapter hosts a presentation by Dean Virginia Adams at noon Sept. 18 in the AHEC Auditorium at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Her topic is “Century 21 Nursing Education and Practice.” Lunch provided. RSVP: Helen Pearson, 343.7985.
Young alumni The Young Alumni Council will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Wise Alumni House. The council, whose members represent graduates from the last decade, needs representatives from 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 2001.
Riverfest Visit alumni staff and volunteers at the UNCW Alumni Association booth Oct. 5-6 on the corner of Water and Princess streets. You can get free alumni stuff.
Leaders needed Local alumni interested in planning events and programs for the Cape Fear Chapter are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Wise Alumni House.
More information Call 910.962.2684 or send e-mail to lamontt@uncw.edu.
E. Golf classic proceeds benefit many
Proceeds from the ninth annual Cape Fear Alumni Golf Classic benefited four UNCW scholarship fund-raising efforts. Checks for $500 (totaling $2,000) were given to the Brian King Communication Studies Scholarship, the Shirley Gilbert Farr Scholarship, the Wilmington College Endowed Scholarship and the Doug Johnson Scholarship effort.
F. Wise Alumni House benefactor passes away
Wise Alumni House benefactor Janet Patton Lewis, 82, died Aug. 29 in Richmond, Va. She and her late husband, Lawrence, grandson of Jessie Hargrave Kenan Wise, and his sister, Mary Lily Flagler Lewis Wiley deeded Wise House to UNCW in 1968 to further the university’s charitable and educational programs.
http://www.timesdispatch.com/obits/MGBLR8NFH5D.html
G. Board member spotlight
Gia Todd Long ‘86 is one of the association’s valuable “veteran” board members who was a catalyst in the growth of the African American Graduates Association. A board member since 1991, Gia has worked for UNCW in the telecommunications department since she graduated and is currently administrative services manager. She has a degree in environmental studies and is enrolled in the Master of Public Administration Program. She is the wife of Mike Long and the mother of two: Shelby, 3, and Michael, 8 months. Always open to opportunities to grow, Gia is participating in Leadership Wilmington to enhance her knowledge of the community. Seahawk salute to Gia for her volunteerism!
H. These alumni are “grand”
The ranks of UNCW’s Grand Alumni Champions have grown each year since the program’s inception in 2000. Last year 14 alumni and friends attained that special recognition by contributing $1,000 to the alumni association.
http://www.uncwil.edu/alumniandfriends/grand_alumni_champions.html
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II. Campus News
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A. UNCW maintains top 10 ranking
UNC Wilmington has retained its place among the top 10 public universities in the South in the latest college rankings developed by U. S. News & World Report. Among the public universities in the South, UNCW is ranked seventh behind James Madison University, The Citadel, Appalachian State University, College of Charleston, Murray State University and UNC Charlotte. A complete report of the rankings can be viewed online at http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/univmas/umsouth/tier1/t1univmas_s_brief.php
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/sep/20020913-01.html
B. Community input sought by Chancellor Search Committee
Two public forums are scheduled to obtain community input in the selection process for a new chancellor at UNCW. The forums are scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Warwick Center Ballroom. http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/sep/20020912-02.html
The search committee will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept 16 in Wagoner Hall, Madeline Suite, to discuss administrative support for the search, general recruitment strategies and the process to develop search criteria. This meeting is also open to the public.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2002/sep/12/notices.html
C. Faculty and staff are recognized for achievements
Winners of 2002 Distinguished Teaching Professorships, Timothy Ballard, associate professor of biological sciences; Joanne Rockness, professor of accountancy and business law; and Brad Walker, associate professor of curricular studies, were honored for “outstanding contributions” to UNCW’s instructional program. Walker also received the UNCW Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award. Click on the link and scroll to the bottom to learn about other faculty honorees.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/aug/20020826-02.html
Accounting technician Sandra Harris received the 2002 UNCW Staff Award of Excellence. Click on the link below for details and the names of nominees.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/aug/20020807-01.html
D. UNCW mourns death of Owen Kenan
Owen G. Kenan, 58, business leader, philanthropist and UNCW trustee, died Sept. 2. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Kenan was president of the Chapel Hill-based Kenan Enterprises and vice chair of the board of directors of Flagler Systems Inc., a family-owned business that operates real estate properties in Palm Beach, Fla. He also attended UNCW in 1967. The Kenan family has a long history of supporting education at campuses across the state.
E. Campus construction update
Construction is underway on the 82,000-square-foot school of education building; the 62,500-square-foot, 263-bed residence hall; and a parking lot at the intersection of Price Drive and Riegel Road.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2002/sep/05/announcements.html
Get information on the various projects at http://www.uncwil.edu/ba/projmap/projmap.htm
F. Environmental Minute on WECT-TV 6
The UNCW Center for Marine Science and WECT-TV6, Wilmington’s NBC affiliate television station, are teaming up to offer the Environmental Minute, every Monday during the “ Carolina in the Morning ” show. Narrating and hosting the Environmental Minute is 13-year old environmentalist Kaitlin Baden, a 9th grade student at Hoggard High School.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/SEP/20020906-01.html
G. Golf tournament proceeds benefit scholarships
The Got-Em-On Live Bait Club’s fifth annual scholarship golf tournament will be held Sept. 28 at The Cape. Check-in is at 11 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Proceeds from this tournament will fund scholarships for marine science graduate students. For more information, call Randy or Sue Gibson at 458.9735.
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III. Seahawk Sports
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A. Williams inks pro pact with Thames Valley Tigers
Former UNCW men's basketball standout Ed Williams has signed a professional contract to play for the Thames Valley Tigers in the new British Basketball League this season.
http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/Williams%20Signs%20With%20Tigers.htm
B. Seahawks finish fourth in Badger Invitational
The UNCW men's golf team finished fourth while junior Derek Brown earned a tie for second place at the Badger Invitational in Madison, Wisc.
http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/golf1.htm
C. Ho, Seahawks win Bay Tree Golf Classic
UNC Wilmington saved its best for last, shooting a tournament-record 295 on the final day, to successfully defend its title in the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Women’s Golf Classic at Bay Tree Golf Plantation.
http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/WG%20Wins%20Bay%20Tree%202002.htm
D. King Mackerel tournament benefits Seahawk Club
The 21st Annual Wrightsville Beach King Mackerel Tournament is set for Sept. 20-21, with registration from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 19. Proceeds for the tournament benefit the Seahawk Club.
http://www.uncwseahawkclub.org/
http://www.wbkmt.com/
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IV. Events
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A. Lectures
Dr. Rita Colwell, director of the National Science Foundation, will kick off the UNCW Center for Marine Science 2002-03 “Planet Ocean Seminar Series.” Her topic will be “Oceans, Climate and Health: The Cholera Paradigm.” She will speak at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 in the CMS auditorium.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/SEP/20020906-03.html
Visiting professor and author David Wright will read from his works at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 in Morton Hall, Bryan Auditorium. A reception and book signing will follow. Wright is the author of Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/sep/20020912-01.html
Jeff Goodwin, an F/X make-up artist who has worked on numerous major motion pictures including David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Michael Mann’s The Last of the Mohicans, will speak from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 in Bryan Auditorium, Morton Hall. Goodwin, author of the book, Transformations Simple Makeup Effects, is the recipient of the British Academy Award and in 1993 received the International Society of Makeup Artists Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 2002-03 Leadership Lecture Series “Constructing Conscience: A Matter of Values” will explore themes of values, integrity and self-awareness in contemporary society.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/aug/20020806-02.html
Bruce Feiler, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Kenan Auditorium. “Jews, Christians and Muslims: Unity and Discord Among the Children of Abraham.” Admission is $6 a person for the general public.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/SEP/20020904-01.html
Poet Tony Hoagland, 8 p.m. Sept. 26 in Cameron Hall Auditorium.
B. Performances
A broad-spectrum of local and regional bands will converge at Charley Brownz Lounge, 215 S. Front Street, at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 for the Battle of the Bands fund-raising concert to benefit UNCW Habitat for Humanity. Cover charge is $10. http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/sep/20020912-03.html
The 2002-03 Arts in Action performance series features eight music, dance and theatre offerings October through April. http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/aug/20020801-01.html. Chucho Valdes Quintet, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, Kenan Auditorium. Keb’ Mo’, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Kenan Auditorium. Tickets $18, general public; $12 seniors. Call 800.732.3643 or 962.3500.
C. Exhibits
“Spiritual Vibrational Awakening and Insight into Self” is on exhibit through Sept. 30 in the University Union Living Room. The exhibit features the work of local artist and healer Patricia Palmer.
Encre Folle (Ink Crazy), an exhibit featuring local artist Katy Lizabeth, is on display through Oct. 21 in the UNCW Warwick Center Lobby.
http://www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2002/AUG/20020827-01.html
D. Calendar
Sept. 18 Nursing Alumni Chapter “Lunch and Learn”
Sept. 19-21 Wrightsville Beach King Mackerel Tournament
Sept. 23 UNCW Alumni Association Scholarship Recipients Dinner, Wise Alumni
House
Sept. 25 Cape Fear Chapter meeting
Sept. 28 Got-Em-On Live Bait Club Scholarship Golf Tournament
Sept. 27-29 Family Weekend
Oct. 4 Young Alumni Council meeting
Oct. 4-5 Riverfest Weekend
Oct- 10-13 Fall break
Oct. 17-18 UNCW Board of Trustees meetings
Oct. 19 Reunion for Wilmington College/UNCW classes 1960-1969
Oct. 27 Carolina Panthers NFL Adventure - alumni train trip/tailgate party
from Raleigh to Charlotte
Nov. 2 Alumni board of directors retreat
Dec. 20 Commencement
Feb. 8 Homecoming 2003
April 26 Cape Fear Alumni Golf Classic at Echo Farms
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V. Other Links
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Campus News - http://www.uncwil.edu/news - Read more of the latest news and events happening across campus
UNCW Alumni Association - http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni - We encourage all men and women who attended or graduated from Wilmington College and/or the University of North Carolina at Wilmington between 1946 and 2002 to become involved. Active status requires a contribution of $25 or more to the UNCW Alumni Association each fiscal year (between July 1-June 30). Your contribution supports the many programs provided to alumni and students.
Admissions - http://www.uncwil.edu/admissions - UNCW is one of the South’s best undergraduate teaching institutions as evidenced by a high demand from talented students to be admitted, national recognition, and growth in regionally relevant programs such as gerontology, public administration and film studies.
UNCW Publications - Campus Communique - UNCW's faculty/staff newsletter - http://www.uncwil.edu/news/communique - UNCW Magazine Spring/Summer 2002 issue http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/UNCWMagazine/ss02 - The Seahawk (student newspaper) - http://www.theseahawk.org
Lifelong Learning - http://www.uncwil.edu/dpsee - The UNCW Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies offers a variety of classes and programs for all interests and ages, on campus, around town and via the WWW.
Transcripts - http://www.uncwil.edu/reg/transcript_requests_nw.html
Ways to support UNCW - http://www.uncwil.edu/uniadv/how.htm - As state funds are cut, public universities like UNCW are increasingly seeking private funds to support academic and athletic programs. There are many ways your contribution can help UNCW maintain its status as a top public undergraduate institution.
Live on Campus - http://www.uncwil.edu/itsd/cam - The Webcam atop Randall Library overlooks the Campus Commons and gives you a real-time view of the scenery.
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