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THE SEAHAWK SPOTLIGHT
July 2003 - Vol. 2 - No. 4
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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. It is produced by the UNCW Office of University
Relations in cooperation with the alumni association and Advancement Services
Office. Send all questions, comments and other feedback to alumnews@uncw.edu.
A Web-based version of
this issue is available at http://www.uncwil.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2003/July.html
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CONTENTS
I. Alumni News
A. New officers at helm of association board
B. Board meets Aug. 2
C. Board member spotlight
D. Chapter/Council news
II. Campus News
A. Chancellor DePaolo begins tenure at UNCW
B. Rep. McIntyre introduces resolution promoting aquaculture
C. Volunteers needed to help freshmen “Move-In”
D. Leutze chairs spy conference
E. Burt named assistant vice chancellor
F. Pawlik gets NSF appointment
G. International Program seeks hosts
III. Seahawk Sports
A. Blizzard in forecast for Mediterranean Sea
B. Callahan signs with club in Czech Republic
C. Sullivan resigns, takes position with Pistons
IV. Events
V. Other Links
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I. Alumni News
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A.
New officers at helm of association board
Ray Cockrell ’88, ’96M is serving his second term as chair of the
UNCW Alumni Association. Also returning for second terms are Ed Vosnock ’71
as vice chair and Donis Noe Smith ’86, ’94M as treasurer. New to
the executive board is Morgan Harris McKoy ’99 as secretary. Board members
re-elected to serve three-year terms are Jason Wheeler ’99, Jenean Todd,
Jennifer Adams ’00, Melissa Blackburn-Walton ’87, Mark Tyler ’87
and Nadine Batuyios ’73. Jeff Mann ’92 is new to the board. Patrick
Gunn ’00 is returning as an alternate board member, serving a one-year
term. New members are Robert Rideout ’95, Jeff Mann ’92, James E.
Jones Jr. ’88, Trudy Maus ’91, Audrey Porter ’88, Gayle Hayes
Lofton ’89 and Robert Warren ’79.
B.
Board meets Aug. 2
The UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors will meet Aug. 2 to kick off
the association’s new year and to welcome the university’s new chancellor,
Dr. Rosemary DePaolo. The meeting will be held at Wise Alumni House starting
with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by the board meeting at 9
a.m.
C.
Board member spotlight
The spotlight shines on Jeff Mann ’92, one of the newest alumni board
members. Jeff works for Amtrak in Raleigh as director of route profitability.
He received his bachelor’s degree in business management from UNCW and
his Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University in 1995. Jeff
has actively served on the Young Alumni Council since its inception in 2001.
He has been instrumental in creating unique events for alumni in the Triangle
area through his transit authority contacts. Jeff is married to Sue, a delightful
young woman who gives him tremendous support with his community and outreach
efforts. Jeff brings strength to the alumni board with his application of financial
and project management skills. Thanks to Jeff for his volunteerism to UNCW and
its 38,000 alumni.
D.
Chapter/Council news
Picnics, “after hours” socials, outdoors adventures and more are
planned this summer by UNCW’s alumni chapters Visit http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/seahawk_spotlight/2003/chapter_news_0703.html
for all the details on upcoming activities.
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II. Campus News
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A.
Chancellor DePaolo begins tenure at UNCW
Rosemary DePaolo, the third chancellor of the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington, began her new position on July 1. Faculty and staff greeted her
at a breakfast on July 14, her first official day on the job.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=827
Wilmington Star-News article http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030715/NEWS/307150324/1004/Local
B.
Rep. McIntyre introduces resolution promoting aquaculture
Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-N.C. 7th District) introduced a Sense of the U.S.
House Resolution to strengthen and promote the national policy on aquaculture.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=808
C.
Volunteers needed to help freshmen “Move-In”
UNCW’s freshman Move-In 2003 will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16. All
volunteers will receive a Move-In 2003 T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. They are
asked to check-in at Wagoner Dining Hall beginning at 6:15 a.m. to receive their
assignments; breakfast will be served until 7 a.m. Volunteers will need to be
in place by 7:30 a.m. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call 910.962.3119
by July 30.
D.
Leutze chairs spy conference
UNCW Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze will serve as chairman of the inaugural
Raleigh International Spy Conference, titled “Spies, Lies & Treason:
The KGB in America.” The two-day event will take place Aug. 27-29 at the
N.C. Museum of History.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=743
E.
Burt named assistant vice chancellor
Raymond Burt, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor
of German in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, assumed the
position of assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs in the Office of
the Provost.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=746
F.
Pawlik gets NSF appointment
UNCW biology professor Joseph Pawlik was awarded a two-year appointment with
the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C.
http://appserv01.uncw.edu/news/article.asp?ID=588
G.
International Program seeks hosts
The Office of International Programs needs hosts to help international students
acclimate to their Wilmington surroundings. Almost 90 new students, who will
live in on-campus housing, are expected in the program this fall. Community
members are requested to offer off-campus experiences, such as occasional meals,
transportation assistance and an introduction to local sites. For more information,
contact Miranda Boykin, international programs, 901.962.7009 or boykinm@uncw.edu.
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III. Seahawk Sports
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A.
Blizzard in forecast for Mediterranean Sea
All-time men's hoops leading scorer Brett Blizzard has agreed to a four-year,
$470,000 contract with the Montepaschi club in Siena, Italy. The Tallahasse,
Fla., product will join the team in mid-August, competing in the Italian A-league.
Wilmington Star-News article - http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030715/NEWS/307150377/1005
B.
Callahan signs with club in Czech Republic
Craig Callahan has signed a one-year contract with Mlekarna Kunin of the National
Basketball League in the Czech Republic.
Wilmington Star-News article - http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73141140468316&Avis=WM&Dato=20030710&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=307100406&Ref=AR\
C.
Sullivan resigns, takes position with Pistons
Women’s basketball assistant coach Pat Sullivan has resigned to accept
a position with the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association.
http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/Sullivan%20to%20Pistons.htm
For more Seahawk Athletics news visit http://www.uncw.edu/athletics.
For information on UNCW sports camps visit http://www.uncwil.edu/athletics/camps.html.
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IV. Events
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A.
Lectures
The 2003-04 Leadership Lecture Series features Arianna Huffington, Sept. 22;
Douglas Rushkoff, Oct. 27; Juan Williams, Jan. 22; Dr. Gregory Stock, Feb. 2;
Fareed Zakaria, March 29. Download a flyer at http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2003/jul/10/index.html
for details.
B.
Performances
The 2003-04 Arts in Action Performance Series features the Turtle Island String
Quartet, Oct. 4; Blind Boys of Alabama, Oct. 18; Paul Winter Consort, Nov. 7;
Umbilical Brothers: Thwak!, Jan. 26; Les Yeux Noirs, Feb. 11; Bruce Wood Dance
Company, March 26; N.C. Jazz Festival preview, Feb. 5; Sam Bush, April 17. Download
a flyer at http://www.uncw.edu/news/communique/2003/jul/10/index.html
for details.
D.
Calendar
July 17 – UNCW Board of Trustees committee meetings
July 18 – UNCW Board of Trustees meeting, 8:30 a.m. Golden Hawk Room,
Nixon Annex
July 29 – Past Chairs’ Council meeting
Aug. 2 – Alumni board of directors meeting, 8:30 a.m. Wise Alumni House
Aug. 16 – Freshman Move-in
Aug. 19 – Fall faculty meeting
Aug. 20 – Fall classes begin
Sept. 1 – Labor Day – UNCW offices closed
Sept. 26-28 – Family Weekend
Sept. 27 – Wilmington Symphony Orchestra concert
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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 UNCW 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 seeking admission, 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.html
UNCW Community Link – UNCW’s new interactive television show – http://www.spinnc.org/
Lifelong Learning – http://www.uncwil.edu/dpscs/ – 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.uncw.edu/uniadv/
– Your gift helps provide the resources to create and strengthen academic
programs, fund scholarships, provide support for faculty and build and maintain
the infrastructure to support these activities. For more information contact
the Division for University Advancement at 910.962.3626
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© University of North Carolina at Wilmington, July 2003
Marybeth K. Bianchi, editor
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