University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Recent alumnus is Fulbright scholar
Kemp Burdette, a May 2003 graduate, received a Fulbright scholarship to study in Canada. He is the ninth UNCW student awarded this prestigious grant. MORE

Board member spotlight
The UNCW Alumni Association salutes alumni board member Steve Hobbs ‘76. Steve graduated from UNCW with a bachelor’s degree in history. He and his wife Kayren have three children: a son, Louis, a recent graduate of John T. Hoggard High School, and daughters, Elise and Emily. Steve works for Seaboard Commercial Properties, LLC, in real estate management. He enjoys additional volunteer work with Winter Park Optimist and Wilmington Kiwanis Club. He and his family are members of the Hanover Seaside Club and enjoy the wonders of Wrightsville Beach. Steve served on the alumni board in 1979 when the alumni association was incorporated as a non-profit organization and has been a part of its growth over the years with his volunteerism. For Steve’s involvement and support of our alumni association and UNCW, we say thank you!

Chapter News
The Cameron School of Business Alumni Chapter will hold its annual Picnic in the Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Hugh MacRae Park Shelter No. 4. All Cameron School of Business alumni and their families are invited to this free event. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, barbecue and beverages will be served along with all the fixin’s. You will also be able to enjoy the Sounds of Summer Concert series featuring Capt. Cook & the Coconutz. Rain date is Thursday, Aug. 21. Alumni interested in attending must RSVP by Monday, Aug. 11, with the UNCW Alumni Office by calling 962.2682 or 800.596.2880.

The School of Nursing Alumni Chapter is looking for nursing alumni willing to serve on the chapter board. The chapter supports the School of Nursing and provides programs for nursing alumni to keep them connected to the School of Nursing. The chapter supports Nurse’s Week activities in May and the “Lunch and Learn” program in the fall, and is looking for other ways to reach nursing alumni through social, educational and mentoring opportunities. If you would like to help us build a strong chapter, please contact Tom Lamont, assistant director of alumni relations, at 962.2684 or 800.596.2880.

The Young Alumni Council, representing alumni from 1993 to 2003, will have its end-of-the-year social at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Seapath Yacht Club, Wrightsville Beach. Council members will enjoy barbecue from Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue and an evening of fun and fellowship. The council will elect 2003-04 officers. The council is currently looking for graduates of the following classes to serve: 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2003. Anyone interested in serving contact Tom Lamont at 962.2684 or 800.596.2880.

More than 100 Wilmington College alumni gathered at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher on June 7 to renew friendships, maintain ties to each other and the college that they grew to love and that they have witnessed being transformed into our great university! Wilmington College alumni have raised just under $23,000 of the $25,000 goal towards endowing the alumni scholarship. Bob Dobo ’50 and Bill Dobo ’51 have graciously offered to fund the historical marker for the original site of Wilmington College on 13th and Market Streets. Plans are moving ahead to acquire the marker noting the significance of Wilmington College to the community and the students who attended. Join Wilco alumni at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the back meeting room of Jackson’s Big Oak for fellowship and lunchtime sharing.

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DePaolo names Max Allen special assistant to chancellor
Max Allen, executive assistant to the president and director of university relations at Georgia College & State University has accepted the position of special assistant to the chancellor of UNCW, effective mid-July. He will oversee the operations of the Chancellor’s Office and university relations. MORE

School of Nursing gets $570,000 grant for Bolton center
Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC, 7th District) presented the School of Nursing with a $570,000 grant to operate the Bolton Health and Wellness Center. MORE

Link between imagination and learning to be explored
UNCW’s Creative Writing Department will see if imaginative children are better readers and in turn better learners as part of the project “Community Creativity: Closing the Achievement Gap.” MORE

UNCW research helps with clean-ups
Cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater is estimated to cost trillions of dollars in North America. Research by a UNCW geologist is helping scientists design more effective clean-up schemes. MORE

Osprey nest cam
Seahawk Club member Jim Teachey has given the world an opportunity to watch a Seahawk (osprey) family grow. Take a look.

Summit explores key church issues
Transforming churches, rebuilding trust after sexual scandals, reaching young people, reinvigorating worship – these are just a few of the topics to be addressed at the Pastoral Summit June 17-19 in Indianapolis. Paul Wilkes, UNCW professor, writer and Catholic layman is founder and project director of the Pastoral Summit. MORE

Nursing school planning degree in clinical research
The UNCW School of Nursing plans to establish the UNC system’s first Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research. Wilmington-based PPD Inc. is providing $300,000 to develop the program. MORE

Leutze makes last commencement address
Graduation is a bittersweet time. It signifies an ending and beginning to different stages in life. That was especially true at UNCW, where Chancellor James R. Leutze presided over his final commencement. He retires this summer after a 13-year tenure at the helm of the institution. MORE

Full text of Dr. Leutze's address.

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Seahawks tapped in MLB draft
Senior outfielder Jamie Hemingway and senior right-hander Brad Overton, were selected by the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively, in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. Senior right-hander Jake Mullis was selected by the Kansas City Royals. MORE

Baseball team has NCAA debut
The UNCW baseball team had a successful debut in the NCAA Baseball Regional in Baton Rouge, La. The Seahawks eliminated nationally ranked Tulane (coached by UNCW alumnus Rick Jones) late Saturday and threw a scare into No. 2-rated LSU on Sunday before falling in extra innings. MORE

UNCW senior finishes 8th at NCAA Regional
Senior Chad Joyner finished eighth in the hammer throw to highlight UNC Wilmington’s finishes in the NCAA East Regional Track and Field Championships in Fairfax, Va. Joyner was one of six Seahawks who competed in the meet, which marked the debut for UNCW in the inaugural event. MORE

Seahawk Club fund-raiser
The annual Seahawk Club Golf Challenge is June 23 at River Landing Golf Course in Wallace. Entry fee is $125 per person and includes cart, green fees, range balls, lunch, course beverages and dinner provided by Rucker John’s. Proceeds from both events benefit student-athlete scholarships. For more information, call 910.962.7737.

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Lectures
No lectures are scheduled.

Performances
Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, Kenan Auditorium. Tickets are $5.

UNCW Jazz Faculty Combo, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, Kenan Auditorium. Tickets are $5.

Summer jazz workshop participants, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, Kenan Auditorium. No charge for admission.

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Exhibits
"Opening Doors, Opening Minds: The Legacy of Chancellor James Leutze" – Randall Library main exhibit display case.

Calendar
June 14 – Young Alumni Council picnic

June 27-28 – Alumni board orientation and retreat

June 30 – Last day to make your 2002-03 gift to UNCW

July 4 – Independence Day – UNCW offices closed

July 14 – Dr. Rosemary DePaolo assumes UNCW chancellorship

July 29 – Past Chairs’ Council meeting

Aug. 2 – Alumni board of directors meeting

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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Campus News – Read more of the latest news and events happening across campus

UNCW Alumni Association – 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 – 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

UNCW Community Link – UNCW’s new interactive television show

Lifelong Learning – 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.

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Ways to support UNCW –– Your gift to UNCW 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 or make your contribution by credit card online.

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