Campus Communique

UNCW Student Organizes Benefit Concert

UNCW is sponsoring A Concert of Vocal Music to benefit the José Carreras International Leukemia Foundation at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 in Kenan Auditorium.

The concert features five soloists who are UNCW voice students: Jorge Gómez-Tejada, Alecia Bell, Roxana Blackwell, Katherine Barnes and James Graves. Also performing are the UNCW Concert Choir, under the direction of Joe Hickman, and the Boys' and Girls' Choirs of Wilmington, directed by Sandy Errante. Pianists Gregory Bell and Steven Errante will accompany the singers.

UNCW senior and Colombian baritone Jorge Gómez-Tejada initiated and planned this benefit because of his personal experience with family members afflicted with leukemia. Gómez-Tejada has long admired fellow countryman, José Carreras, the great operatic tenor who was diagnosed with acute leukemia at the height of his career. Although his chances of survival were not good, advances in medical research resulted in his cure following a bone marrow transplant. In 1988, Carreras celebrated his recovery by returning to the stage. It was during this time that he created the Foundation Against Leukemia.

Tickets are available at the Kenan Auditorium Box Office. For ticket prices, call ext. 3500.

Southeastern Sickle Cell Association Honors School of Nursing

The School of Nursing received the "We Care Award" from the Southeastern Sickle Cell Association Inc. at an awards dinner Nov. 18 at the First Baptist Activities Center in Wilmington.

The award recognized the School of Nursing's support of the association's screening efforts, especially the participation of senior nursing students during annual sickle cell screenings at Independence Mall.

Dean Virginia W. Adams accepted the award on the school's behalf.

Health Professor Receives National Award

Michael Perko, assistant professor of health education, received the Early Career Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA) during an awards luncheon Nov. 11 in Indianapolis, Ind.

According to the APHA, Perko received the award in recognition of his professional work in health communications and media applications. While a doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama, Perko began producing satellite health broadcasts for the employees of Alabama Power Company. Perko said he produced more than 35 videos covering health topics from lower back pain to coping with shift work. He joined the UNCW faculty this year.

The Early Career Award is given to health education professionals who have been in the field less than 10 years. The American Public Health Association, founded in 1872, is the world's oldest and largest organization of health professionals in the world with more than 50,000 members in 50 different occupations.

"Trim the Tree" Party
The campus community is invited to the chancellor's "Trim the Tree" party from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 in the lobby of Alderman Hall. Come have cookies and hot cider, hang an ornament on the tree and help kick off the holiday season. There are lots of ornaments from previous years, but feel free to bring another one.

Announcements

Cape Fear Alumni Tournament Results

The UNCW Cape Fear Alumni Golf Classic raised $4,782 that will be used to fund several chapter projects, including the Betty Jo Welch scholarship endowment.

Frank Trimble, chair of the Communication Studies Department, said he was honored that the chapter chose the Welch scholarship as a project. He applauded the chapter's efforts and said he was impressed with the tournament. "I hope it will motivate other alumni chapters to participate in supporting scholarship efforts."

The winning team was comprised of Jim Edmundson, Charles Cahill and Art James, who combined for a score of 20 under par. Mike Arnold, UNCW alumni program coordinator, said he was pleased with the sell-out tournament. "I want to thank all the volunteers who helped the tournament run so smoothly," he added.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots, sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Dec. 13 men's basketball game has been designated the McDonald's Toys for Tots game. Admission will be free with the donation of a new unwrapped toy for a needy boy or girl. Also, Toys for Tots drop boxes will be on campus through Dec. 18 for donations at the following locations: university police, physical plant (Joe Hack's office), Alderman Hall, the University Center, the University Union and James Hall.

Marimba Ensemble Concert

The Department of Music is sponsoring noon concert by the UNCW Marimba Ensemble Dec. 9 in Kenan Hall's Claude Howell Gallery. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch to this 30-minute performance that will include light classics and ragtime.

Literacy Open House

The New Hanover County Library will host a literacy open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 in the library's main meeting room. The following Wilmington authors plan to attend: Ellyn Bache; Wendy Brenner, English; Diane Cashman; Clifton Daniel; Chris Fonvielle, history; Bill Herman; Clara Hodges; Agnes McDonald; Mike Marsh; Jim Megivern, philosophy and religion; Brook Preik; Greg Watkins; Scott Whisnant; and Virginia Wright-Frierson.

UNCW Jazz Ensembles Perform Holiday Concert

The UNCW Big Band, under the direction of Frank Bongiorno, and the Jazz Combo, under the direction of Rebecca Kane, will present a concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 in Kenan Auditorium. The Jazz Combo will open with jazz standards and an original composition "Just a Little Bit" by student member Steven Thorne. The combo is composed of alto saxophonist Thorne, guitarist Greg Davis, bassist Ryan Woodall, pianist Justin Depuydt and drummer Colby Wahl. The UNCW Big Band, a unique blend of UNCW students and community musicians including talented area high schools musicians, will perform music that includes swing through bebop styles. Among the arrangements being performed are "It Might As Well Be Spring" by George Stone and "500 Miles High" and "Mode Man" by Mark Taylor. General admission is $4; UNCW faculty, staff, senior citizens and children under 12, $2; UNCW students admitted free with valid ID. Tickets are available at the Kenan Auditorium box office, call ext. 3500.

Premier of Noah, An Ark Musical

The Thalian Hall will host the premiere of Noah, An Ark Musical at 8 p.m. Dec. 11-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 on the hall's mainstage. Book, lyrics and music are by Frank Trimble, communication studies, with vocal arrangements by UNCW alumnus Kristin Graf and orchestrations and soundtrack instrumentation by UNCW alumnus Rodney Ingle. In this production of the biblical story, the tale is told from the perspective of Noah's wife. Music is a mixture of jazz, blues, country, gospel and rock.

Geography Bowl

North Carolina's Geography Bowl team won the southeastern regional competition Nov. 24 at the southeastern division of the Association of American Geographers annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala. The team members were Bill Welsh, UNC Chapel Hill, Baker Perry, ASU; Mike Russell, ECU; Dave Wrubel, UNC Charlotte; Katherine Nichols and Juan Battle; Duke University; and James Pleasants, UNC Wilmington. North Carolina defeated teams from West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina. North Carolina's World Geography Bowl is sponsored by the North Carolina Geographical Society. John Florin, UNC Chapel Hill, and Elizabeth Hines, earth sciences, are faculty advisors of the team.

Student Health Center Sponsors Sock Box

The Student Health Center is sponsoring the "sock box" to collect socks and toiletries for homeless men and women in the Wilmington area. Anyone interested in donating new or clean worn socks should take them to the sock box in the lobby of the Student Health Center on the second floor of Westside Hall. All contributions will be given to the Good Shepherd House on Dec. 19. For more information, contact the Student Health Center at ext. 3280.

Holiday Dinner

Wagoner Hall's annual holiday dinner will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The menu will include: carved prime rib, marinated grilled chicken breasts, eggplant parmesan, baked potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, buttered corn, broccoli spears with lemon, assorted salads and desserts. Cost is $5.45 for adults, $2.65 for children 3 to 12 years old and free for children under 3. Also, watch the mail for a "Take the Hassle Out of the Holiday" order form for fresh baked holiday breads and pastries. To place an order, call ext. 3600.

Non-traditional Student Get-together

The final non-traditional student get-together of the semester will be from noon to 1 p.m. today in the University Union, Room 207. All non-traditional students are encouraged to take advantage of this informal opportunity to meet each other and to share suggestions on how the university can best serve them with the Office of the Dean of Students. For more information, call Diane Edwards at ext. 3119.

Video Showing of Wagner Opera

There will be a video screening of Wagner's operatic masterpiece Lohengrin at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Randall Library auditorium. The opera, being shown as part of a music course on Wagner, is open to all interested viewers.

Diabetic Student Luncheon

UNCW students with diabetes are invited to a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 on the second floor of Westside Hall. RSVP to the Student Health Center by calling ext. 3280.

Poinsettia Sale

Girls Incorporated is holding its annual fund-raising poinsettia sale. Red, white or pink plants are available in six-inch foil-covered pots for $7. Free delivery to the university is available on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. To order, call Jan Riemersma at ext. 3227 or Girls Incorporated at 763-6674.

Welcome

Please welcome the following new employees:

Timothy Blair, John Bullock, Patricia Ivey, Denise Sylvester, Gregory Waddell and Milton Wetherington, landscape services; Phyllis Croom, management information support; Angelia Edwards, graduate school and Maureen Madio, printing services.

Fiftieth Fact

In 1991, UNCW held its first fall commencement ceremony. The Honorable James E. Holshouser, Jr., former Governor of North Carolina, was the commencement speaker. The decision to institute a second yearly ceremony was based on the fact that the graduating class had outgrown Trask Coliseum. In order to continue to hold only one commencement, students would have been reduced to only two guest tickets. In addition, enough students were completing their course work during the summer and fall to make a December commencement a viable option.

Focus on Faculty and Staff

Submissions for this section are published in order received. Due to the volume of submissions there can be a two- to three-week delay in publication. Your patience is appreciated.

Robert Kieber and Joan Willey, chemistry, had the paper "Comparison of Stripping Coil and Condensate Techniques for the Collection of Gas Phase Hydrogen Peroxide with Applications of Condensate Collection in and off the Coast of North Carolina" published in Environmental Science and Technology. It was coauthored by former graduate student Cindy Deforest who is now in the doctoral program at UNC Chapel Hill.

Lynn Leonard, earth sciences and CMSR, gave the invited presentation "Sediment Transport Dynamics in Diverse Tidal Marsh Systems" at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography in Savannah, Ga.

Maurice M. Martinez, specialty studies, presented the paper "Once Upon a Time in the Land of Epidermis: Education of Mixed-race Gens De Couleur (Creoles of Color) in New Orleans" with slide illustrations at the National Association of Multicultural Education meeting in Albuquerque, N.M.

Candace Gauthier, philosophy and religion, delivered two papers "Respect for Autonomy and Moral Responsibility: Meeting the Communitarian Challenge" and "Medical Drama as a Form of Medical Narrative: The Value of ER" at the Society for Health and Human Values annual meeting in Baltimore, Md.

William Cleary, earth sciences and CMSR, presented a series of seminars for the towns of Holden Beach, Ocean Isle and Long Beach in Brunswick County. The seminars focused on coastal erosion and storm impacts in southeastern N.C. and sand resources for long-term erosion mitigation for the Brunswick County beaches.

Yael Gold, Dee Casey, Dianne Matthews, Student Development Center, Carol Thysell, philosophy and religion, Aida Toplin, international programs, and Barbara Waxman, English, presented "Feminist Consciousness Raising in the 90's: Transforming Our Visions Into Realities on the University Campus" at the fourth annual conference of the southeastern regional chapter of the Association for Women in Psychology.

Andrew F. Clark, history, presented the paper "The Ties that Bind: Servility and Dependency Among the Fulbe of the Upper Senegal Valley (West Africa), c. 1930s-c. 1980s" to the annual meeting of the African Studies Association held in Columbus, Ohio.

Rebecca Lee, English, had her short story "Banks of the Vistula" published in The Atlantic Monthly.

Kathy Rugoff and Barbara Waxman, English, attended the South Atlantic Modern Association convention in Atlanta, Ga. Rugoff chaired the Society for the Study of the Multi-Ethnic Literature of the U.S. (MELUS) panel. Waxman delivered the paper "Loss, Gain and Survival in an Adopted Language: Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation and Alice Kaplan's French Lessons." Also, Waxman was elected secretary of the MELUS panel for 1998.

Ned H. Martin, chemistry, presented the poster "Integration of Molecular Modeling into the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" at the fifth Chemical Congress of North America in Cancun, Mexico. He also coauthored the poster "An NMR Shielding Model for the Face of a Phenyl Ring" with Noah W. Allen III and Luong Vo, which was presented by Allen.


Official Notices

Non-traditional Student Discussion

A meeting to discuss the formation of a campus advisory group for non-traditional students will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the University Union, Room 201. Faculty, staff and students interested in addressing the need for this group should attend. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at ext. 3119.

Tax-deductible Contributions

Anyone wanting to make a 1997 tax-deductible contribution to UNCW is reminded to submit donations to the Office of Advancement Services, Alderman Hall, Room 104, by close of business on Dec. 23. The university will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 24.

Staff Training

Advanced Connections, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 8 and 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10. Both sessions are needed to complete the course.

Time Bombs: Dealing with Angry Customers, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 9. Guest presenter is Karen Fields from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Refer to the Staff Training and Development Booklet for registration information or call ext. 3274.

Courier Mail

Postal services is having a problem with outgoing courier mail being returned because of wrong courier numbers. Double check courier numbers before sending mail. Departments without a 1997 updated courier book should call ext. 3734.

Staff Vacancies

Deadline

98-067 Employment Services Coordinator Dec. 5

98-068 Police Officer I Dec. 5

Call the Jobline at ext. 3791 or visit HR's website for additional information or to download the state application. Also available on the HR home page is the 1997-98 SPA salary schedule, performance comparisons of the plans available in the Optional Retirement Program and more.

Seahawk License Plate Almost Ready to Hit the Streets

The Seahawk license plate is almost ready to take to the streets. Tom Lamont, vice chair of the UNCW Alumni Association board of directors, recently presented the prototype of the license plate to Chancellor Leutze. The N.C. Department of Transportation needs less than 20 applications from people interested in having a Seahawk plate to begin its issue. The special plate costs $25 in addition to the normal license renewal fee. However, $15 from every plate sold does go to benefit the UNCW Alumni Association scholarship program.

CMSR and NURC Telephone Extensions

CMSR's phone number is 256-3721. NURC's phone number is 256-5133.
Troy Alphin ext. 276

Dan Aspenleiter ext. 220

Dan Aten ext. 238

Renee Aten ext. 255

James Bahen ext. 212

John Bichy 350-2027

Alex Bocconcelli ext. 201

Shonda Borden ext. 263

Ken Broomfield ext. 205

Frank Chapman ext. 213

William Cleary ext. 251

Gerry Compeau ext. 202

Gloria Crowell ext. 218

Mike Durako ext. 216

Ben Ellison ext. 236

Scott Ensign ext. 252

Chris Freeman ext. 250

Wilson Freshwater ext. 211

Mark Gay ext. 209

Kim Gridley ext. 245

Jude Grimley ext. 261

Paul Grimshaw 350-2027

Lance Horn ext. 262

Ken Johns ext. 271

Carl Johnsen ext. 250

Debbie Johnston ext. 258

Matthew Kerns ext. 202

Doug Kesling ext. 269

Max Kloster ext. 235

Katie Laing ext. 276

Lynn Leonard ext. 224

Susan Lovelace 919/728-2170

Mike Mallin ext. 275

Tara Marden ext. 250

Steve Mastro ext. 260

Matt McIver ext. 272

Marion McPhaul ext. 222

James Merritt ext. 203

Amy Miller ext. 250

Neil Miller ext. 224

Ron Moore ext. 205

Mary Moser 395-3905

Liz Moundalexis ext. 228

David O'Brien ext. 211

Doug Parsons ext. 274

Daniel Plyler ext. 208

Tom Potts ext. 267

Chris Powell ext. 226

Spencer Rogers ext. 264

Eddie Roggenstein ext. 227/235

Steve Ross 395-3905

Mary Ellen Sault ext. 250

Chris Shank ext. 274

Andy Shepard ext. 257

Spivack, Art ext. 225

Kim Stowell ext. 204

John Taggert ext. 243

Glenn Taylor ext. 270

Bill Thompson 350-2027

Marla Trobaugh ext. 200

Wade Watanabe ext. 245

Tracey Wheeler ext. 249

Bob Wicklund ext. 265

Sandra Williams ext. 273

Andrea Wimmers ext. 214

Jennifer Woodhead ext. 210

Bob York ext. 211

Aquaculture facility 256-6817

Pump House 256-8203

Wet Lab 256-6807

Shellfish 256-3035

Features

Celebrate Wilmington! Events for December

Concert: Joy to the World with the Paramount Brass, 8 p.m. Dec. 5 Thalian Hall. For ticket prices and more information, call 343-3664.

Ice Show: Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 Thalian Hall. For ticket prices and more information, call 343-3664.

Christmas Open House: Victorian decorations, traditional craft demonstrations, wassail bowl, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 5 Dec. 6-7 Poplar Grove Plantation. For more information, call 686-9518.

Reenactment: A Civil War Winter Encampment, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Poplar Grove Plantation. For more information about this free event, call 686-9989.

Historic Home and Church Tour: 24th Old Wilmington Candlelight Tour 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7 historic district. Cost is $15. For more information, call 762-0492.

Holiday Concert: Selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, 4 p.m. Dec. 7 Kenan Auditorium. For ticket information, call 962-3500.

Speaker: Jeff Fleming, chief curator of exhibitions at SECCA, 2 p.m., Dec. 7 Cameron Gallery. For more information, call 763-0281.

Preview Reception: Artists of Southeastern North Carolina: A Juried Exhibition, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 Hughes Gallery. For ticket prices, call 763-0281.

Exhibit: Artists of Southeastern North Carolina, Dec. 12 to Jan. 11 Hughes Gallery. For cost, call 763-0281.

Film Series: Cinematique presents Fire, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-16 Thalian Hall Main Stage. For cost, call 343-1640.

Auditions: Lettice and Lovage, 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16 Community Arts Center. For more information, call 251-1788.

Concert: Holiday Pops, 8 p.m. Dec. 17 Kenan Auditorium. For ticket information, call 962-3500.

Globe Watch Thailand

Globe Watch Thailand hosted by Chancellor James R. Leutze premieres at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9 on UNC-TV. The three-part series, a fascinating investigation into the changing country, repeats individual episodes on three consecutive Sundays at 6 p.m. beginning Dec. 14.

Countdown on the Cape Fear '97

Countdown on the Cape Fear '97 is a major visual and performing arts festival committed to broadening the public's awareness of the arts through an innovative and diverse New Year's Eve program that is accessible and affordable to all. There will be music, song, theater, stories and spectacles for every age and interest imaginable, over 20 activities to enjoy in a safe, alcohol-free setting. Historical Downtown Wilmington is the venue for Countdown on the Cape Fear. The celebration will take place in both indoor and outdoor locations such as, churches, public buildings and cultural centers. These festivities will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., and a purchase of a button provides general admission to the events. Continue the festivities at the main stage with live musical entertainment from 9 p.m. to 12:30 am. When the New Year is drawing near, count down with the crowd the few remaining seconds of 1997 at the grand finale of breathtaking fireworks from the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. Countdown on the Cape Fear is being sponsored by WECT-TV6, WGNI 102.7, International Paper, CP&L and Wilmington Health Associates. UNCW is a venue sponsor. For more information, call WECT-TV6 at 791-8070, fax 791-9406 or visit the internet at www.wect.com. The following is a list of events, times and locations:

The Story Company, husband and wife team telling lively, active stories for all ages, 6 to 6:30, 8 to 8:30, 9:30 to 10 p.m. 503 Market Street

Susi Clontz, in full pirate costume, this storyteller recalls the adventures of North Carolina's most notorious ships' captains, 7 to 7:45, 8:45 to 9:15 p.m., 503 Market Street

Rebecca Kane and Vince Stout, Jazz pianist Kane accompanied on the bass by Stout 6 to 6:30 and 7 to 7:30 p.m., 15 North 5th Street

The Roy Alexander Orchestra, Seven-piece ensemble plays jazz and swing, 8:30 to 9 and 9:15 to 10 p.m., 15 North 5th Street

Benny Hill Jazz Quartet, 6 to 6:45 and 7 to 7:45 p.m., 25 South 3rd Street

Don White, pianist who plays all styles from classical to the classics, 8:30 to 9:15 and 9:30 to 10 p.m., 25 South 3rd Street

The Rockin' Chair Players, catch the laughs when an "uptight" woman meets up with a bag lady at the bus stop, 6 to 6:30, 7:30 to 8 and 9 to 9:30 p.m. 24 North 3rd Street

Wycuff Skipper, original home-spun poetry with a country flavor, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., 24 North 3rd Street

Jean Jones, original readings from his published and non-published works, 8:15 to 8:45 p.m., 24 North 3rd Street

Shaun Mitchell, theatrical recitation of classical poetry, 9:45 to 10 p.m., 24 North 3rd Street

Shannon Helton, storytelling for children of all ages, 6 to 6:30 and 8 to 8:30 p.m., 24 North 3rd Street

Shannon Stewart, stories for school-aged children and the young at heart, 7 to 7:30 and 9 to 9:30 p.m., 24 North 3rd Street

Save Our Kids Outreach, Live puppets who dance and sing a message of encouragement and hope, 6 to 7, 7:30 to 8:30 and 9 to 10 p.m. 201 Chestnut Street

Betty Turner, face painter, 6 to 10 p.m., 201 Chestnut Street

Cindy Golonka, caricaturist, 6 to 10 p.m., 201 Chestnut Street

Silent Movies, an evening of silent movies on the outside wall of New Hanover County Library, 6 to 10 p.m., 201 Chestnut Street

The Comically Impaired, six comedians, 6 to 7 and 8:30 to 9:15 p.m., 201 Market Street

Dale Hoffman, stand-up comic, 7:30 to 8 and 9:30 to 10 p.m., 201 Market Street

Cape Fear Chordsmen, the four-part harmony of Wilmington's men's barbershop chorus, 6 to 6:30 and 7 to 7:30 p.m., 208 Dock Street

Cape Fear Contra Dancers, twenty dancers demonstrate the folk styles of Ireland, Scotland and the Appalachian Mountains, 8:15 to 10 p.m., 208 Dock Street

2 Peas in a Pod, children's theater group retelling the life of Charles Dickens, 6 to 7 and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., 120 South 2nd Street

Jacob the Clown, magic show and balloon sculptures, 7:30 to 8 and 9:45 to 10 p.m., 120 South 2nd Street

Scrap Exchange, create a work of art, 6 to 10 p.m., 114 Orange Street

The Usuals, opening band, which plays rock and roll from the 1950's to the 90's, 9 to 10:30 p.m., Water Street

Far to Jones, headline band with a sound a little like Hootie and the Blowfish, 11 to 12:30 a.m., Water Street

Fireworks, Midnight, USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

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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