Campus Communique

50TH Anniversary Celebration August 19TH

GOVERNOR HUNT FEATURED SPEAKER AT CONVOCATION

Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. will join in the festivities as UNCW's golden anniversary keynote convocation speaker. The university begins its 50th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. August 19 with the dedication of Eaton Plaza, followed by convocation at 5 p.m. and a free picnic and concert by The Embers at 6:30 p.m. in the University Commons, sharing the excitement with both campus and community members. "This is a time of celebration for UNCW and its 50 years of service to this community and the state of North Carolina. As we reflect on the university's beginnings as an institution serving the training and educational needs of an influx of returning WWII veterans to our growth into a four-year university and constituent institution of the UNC system, we look ahead toward the next millenium confident that we can meet the educational challenges that are on the horizon," said Chancellor James R. Leutze. The observance begins by honoring one who influenced Wilmington and UNCW. The street and landscaped area between Trask Coliseum and James Hall will be named Eaton Plaza in honor of the late Dr. Hubert A. Eaton, physician and long-time UNCW trustee. Dr. Eaton was well known for his active role as a civil rights leader who changed the New Hanover County school system and chaired the UNCW Board of Trustees. The dedication ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. with Dr. Hubert A. Eaton, Jr. representing the family. Dr. William H. Wagoner, last president of Wilmington College and first chancellor of UNCW, will speak and unveil the street sign that names the area Eaton Plaza. Eaton Plaza consists of benches, sidewalks, lights, landscaping and a new fountain. Convocation will follow the Eaton Plaza dedication at 5 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium, marking the official start of the academic year and the university's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Gov. Hunt will be the featured speaker. During convocation the university will present teaching awards to faculty members for their outstanding achievements: Distinguished Teaching Professorships, Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Awards, the Award for Faculty Scholarship, Graduate Teaching Excellence Awards and the Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award. Convocation will also remember UNCW's founders and early leaders and their lasting legacy to the university through the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Wagoner. The 34x46-inch oil portrait by artist Jim Pollard will be presented to the university for display in Randall Library. "Convocation is an exciting time because it is the official beginning of the school year, this year more than most because it begins the 50th anniversary year of Wilmington College which was founded in 1947," said M. Tyrone Rowell, associate vice chancellor for university advancement. Immediately following convocation, a picnic and concert will conclude the festivities. The concert, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the newly completed University Commons, will feature The Embers who are regionally known for beach music. If it rains, the picnic will move to Wagoner Hall. All events are free, and the public is invited to attend.

Convocation August 19

The kickoff for the 50th anniversary is August 19. Mark your calendars now for this first 50th anniversary event.

Schedule of Events

4 p.m. - Dedication of Eaton Plaza

5 p.m. - Convocation The ceremony will focus on the university's history and recognize key participants in UNCW's founding and evolution.

6 p.m. - Picnic in Campus Commons An outdoor picnic open to the community. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in Wagoner Hall.

6:30 p.m. - Entertainment from the Embers

Announcements

New Coordinator of Disability Services

Margaret (Peggy) Turner is the new coordinator of disability services located on the second floor of Westside Hall. She comes from Davis-Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va., where she had a similiar position for the past 10 years as an associate professor in education, director of academic advising, director of summer school and director of freshman seminar. Turner can be reached at ext. 3746.

Course-related Library Instruction

Contact Donna Gunter, instructional services librarian, at ext. 3688, or e-mail gunterd to arrange for course-related library instruction.

Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament Results

The 1997 faculty-staff golf tournament had a turnout of 52 players with 13 teams in two flights. The first flight was won by the team of Rob Brickels, Jan Mann, Paul Miller and Chris Glendenning. The second flight was won by the team of Chet Harvey, Lawrence Harvey, Jon Hammer and Tom Schmid. Closest-to-the-pin was won by Jim Scott and Ernie Beck. Longest drive was won by Jan Mann. Congratulations to all winners and thanks to all participants. Thank you to all the merchants who gave prizes and to Arnold Siko, bookstore; Dick Scott, business affairs; Tom Williamson at Aramark; and Nancy Maready and Tim Jordan for their help, support and the driving of the beverage carts.

NURC/UNCW Assists With Dive Training

The Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) in cooperation with the National Undersea Research Center at UNCW and the NOAA Diving Program conducted a two-week, resident Scientific Diver Training Course in Savannah, Ga. The Scientific Diver Training Course was designed to provide college students with scientific diving skills that are often difficult to obtain through standard university curricula. Students received diver training in the use of enriched air nitrox and were certified in oxygen administration, CPR and standard first aid. Experienced instructors provided scientific diving instruction, and students participated in actual research dives with GRNMS and UNCW staff. Staff participants from NURC/UNCW included Doug Kesling, Tom Potts, Ken Johns and Dan Aspenleiter. The R/V Elusive served as the primary research vessel platform for the two-week program. Gray's Reef, located 32 kilometers off Sapelo Island, Ga., is one of the largest nearshore livebottom reefs off the southeastern United States.

Non-traditional Students Reception

A "Welcome to UNCW" reception for non-traditional students will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. August 27 in the Glass Room of the HawkÕs Nest. All non-traditional undergraduates are encouraged to attend this important kickoff event. All faculty and staff are invited to attend and welcome non-traditional students. For more information, contact Diane Edwards at ext. 3119. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students and the Division of Student Affairs.

Union Displays Work of Jane Baldridge

A collection of paintings by Wilmington artist Jane Baldridge will be on display through September 19 in the University Union Living Room. Baldridge is an active environmentalist and directs efforts at heightening peoplesÕ awareness of the value of preserving Wilmington's natural resources. She has shown her works in numerous exhibitions throughout North and South Carolina.

Health Association Institute Held at UNCW

UNCW hosted the American School Health Association's Summer Institute July 31 to August 2. The summer institute is one of only two national programs presented by the American School Health Association each year. The summer institute provided health educators, physical educators and science educators from around the country the opportunity to develop new teaching strategies, update national standards and acquire state-of-the-art teaching materials. UNCW hosted and co-sponsored the summer institute along with the American Cancer Society and Columbia Cape Fear Hospital. UNCW was chosen as the first university to host the summer institute primarily because of its growing commitment to health education. The local conference coordinator was Bruce Ragon from HPER. Speakers for the conference came from around the country and included John Bennett and Jeff Hill, HPER. Ragon said the Summer Institute was a valuable enhancement of the school health education efforts that have been initiated in southeastern North Carolina. The summer institute will become an annual event hosted by UNCW and will address the specific needs of regional teachers in the future.

Note of Appreciation

Bonnie Clements, physical plant, would like to thank everyone for their kindness during the illness and loss of her daughter. Shared prayers, leave time, flowers, phone calls and cards were appreciated during this time.

Rate Changes Announced for Health Insurance Plans

Medical insurance enrollment is through September 2. This is the only opportunity during the year to change medical plans. The state of North Carolina is offering the same two HMOs as last year, United Healthcare of N.C. (formerly PHP) and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of N.C. Personal Care Plan (PCP) along with the state health plan. Informational packets including the 1997 "It's Your Choice" booklet with enrollment applications have been mailed to home addresses. Only employees electing to change medical plans need to return forms to human resources. The following medical plan changes will be effective October 1: Blue Cross/Blue Shield-PCP will increase employee only plan to $35.76 from the current rate of $19.36; employee/children plan will increase to $161.26 from $133.44; and employee/family plan will increase to $327.94 from $284.98. United Healthcare's employee only plan will increase to $62.14 from $48.80; employee/children plan will increase to $206.88 from $184.20; and the employee/family plan will increase to $399.08 from $364. Rates for the state health plan are: employee only remains zero; employee/children will be $90.12; and employee/family will be $216.18. Benefits for all three medical plans remain the same. For more information, call ext. 3713.

Jazz Ensembles Hold 1997 Fall Auditions

The UNCW Jazz Ensembles invite all interested musicians to audition for one of the jazz ensembles. Auditions will be from 5 to 7 p.m. August 20-21 and 3 to 5 p.m. August 22. Interested musicians should make an appointment 24 hours in advance by calling the Music Department at ext. 3390. Performing groups include a big band, jazz combos and a jazz fusion group. Auditions are open to the Wilmington community. Previous jazz experience is helpful but not required. For more information, call ext. 3390.

Focus on Faculty and Staff

Bob Walton, vice chancellor for business affairs, and Joe Hack, physical plant, attended the National Boy Scouts Jamboree in Fredericksburg, Va.

Martin Bullock, chemistry; Bill Harris, Richard Laws, Lynn Leonard and Michael Smith, earth sciences; Ken Gurganus, Gabriel Lugo and Harry Smith, mathematical sciences; and Robert Brown, psychology, taught classes at UNCW's Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics institute. The institute hosted approximately 100 junior and senior high school students who possess talent and interest in science and mathematics. Statewide, the Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics program had 700 students attending at six campuses of the university system.

Martin Posey, David Lindquist and Lawrence Cahoon, biological sciences, received funding for their project "Interactive Effects of Nutrient Enhancement and Predation of Estuarine Community Trophic Structure."

Arthur Spivack, earth sciences, received funding for his project "Chlorine Isotopic Composition of Subduction Zone Sediments and Pore Waters."

Lewis Abrams, earth sciences, received funding for his project "Cyclicity Observed in Geophysical and Geochemical Logging Data from Ocean Drilling Program: Implications for Paleoclimatic and Volcanic Cycles."

William Cleary, earth sciences, received funding for his project "Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Study for USMC, Camp Lejeune, N.C." and "Review and Analysis for Prospective Cross-shelf Corridors (SWTR Project), Onslow Bay, N.C."

Paul Hosier, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, received funding for his project "Bald Head Island Conservancy Fellowship."

Jim Megivern, philosophy and religion, spent three days as a guest of the Albert Schweitzer Institute for the Humanities in Wallingford, Conn., and was named a Schweitzer Teaching Fellow. This was in preparation for an honors course he is teaching this fall on "Albert Schweitzer and the New Testament."

Pat McGee, special collections librarian, attended the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Nancy Gridley, earth sciences, received funding for her project "A High-Resolution Baythymetric and Geophysical Investigation of the Southwest Indian Ridge: Spatial Characterization of an Ultra-slow Spreading Center."

Official Notices

Bookstore's Fall Merchandise Arrives

For all of the staff and faculty who received gift certificates at the service awards, the UNCW bookstore has received all of the fall merchandise, and a great selection is awaiting. Come early to make your selection.

Submit Information to University Operator

All departments are reminded to submit information about officially sanctioned university activities, events and departmental services to operator services in a timely manner. Operator services requests this information to inform the university community and the general public of the various campus activities and events. Receiving information with as much advanced notice as possible will aid in handling incoming calls. Forward any changes in established schedules to operator services. Refer to the telecommunications procedure section, Tel 1.20, or contact Kay Jackson at ext. 4055.

Application for the UNCW License Plate

The application form for the UNCW Collegiate license plate program was inadvertently omitted from the parking permit payroll deduction registration package recently mailed. The application has been sent and should be returned with the green payroll deduction form and a check for $25 payable to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, if you plan to participate. Anyone who returned deduction forms and planned to participate should return the collegiate license plate application to auxiliary services. Auxiliary services apologizes for this inconvenience. If you have any questions, call ext. 3060. Fifteen dollars of the $25 license plate fee goes to the UNCW Alumni Association scholarship program.

Staff Development and Training

Come Sign with Us - Part III, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 10-August 28.

The Sandwich Generation, 10 a.m. to noon, August 19. Psychologist Chris Hauge will offer tips to members of the "sandwich" generation, people struggling to raise children and take care of aging parents.

Please refer to the Staff Training and Development Booklet for registration information or call ext. 3274. To register for computer classes, call ext. 4357.

Community News

Celebrate Wilmington! Events for August

Musical: Hello Dolly sponsored by Opera House Theatre, 8 p.m. August 15-17, 22-24 at Thalian Hall Main Stage. Tickets are $18 and $16. For more information, call 343-3664.

Adult Drama: TARTS, sponsored by Thalian Association, Second Street Stage, 8 p.m. August 14-16 and 3 p.m. August 17 at the Community Arts Center. Admission is $10. For more information, call 251-1788.

Lecture: Tryon Palace Gardens, sponsored by St. John's Museum of Art, noon August 15 at Hughes Gallery. For admission information, call 763-0281.

Lecture: Great Gardens of the Royal Governor with Carleton Wood, horticulturist, sponsored by St. John's Museum of Art, 2 p.m. August 15 at Hughes Gallery. For admission information call 763-0281.

Children's Theatre: Snow White and the Emperor's New Clothes, 7 p.m., August 15-16 and 3 p.m. August 17 at Grace United Methodist Church. Admission is $5. Tickets sold at the door. For more information, contact Marjorie Megivern at 799-3069.

Family Science Program: Fahrenheit Fun (ages 4-10), 10 a.m. August 16 at Cape Fear Museum. Admission is $3 for associates and $6 for non-members. For more information, call 341-4350.

Walk-Through Tour: An Artist's Taste, sponsored by St. John's Museum, 2 p.m. August 17 at Hughes Gallery. For admission information, call 763-0281.

Concert: Hootenanny at St. Thomas Hall, 8 p.m. August 18 at St. Thomas Preservation Hall. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Golden Gallery. For more information, call 395-2014.

Film: The Centre Georges Pompidou: The Big Escalator, sponsored by St. John's Museum of Art, 2 p.m. August 21 and 23 at Cowan House Studio. Event is free.

Cinematique Film Series: Brassed Off! 3 p.m. August 24 and 7:30 p.m. August 25-26 at Thalian Hall Main Stage. Admission is $5. For more information, call 343-1640.

Auditions: La Cage Aux Folles, August 25 and 26 at Community Arts Center. For more information, call 251-1788.

The Campus Communique is UNCW's weekly faculty/staff newsletter. It is published every Thursday. The deadline for Communique submissions is noon, Tuesdays. E-mail submissions to Communique, send faxes to 962-3847 or mail to 108 Alderman Hall. Phillip Brown can be contacted at ext. 7223.

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