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News Items
Carlon Robbins (MALS Alumnus) -- Movin' On ! !
Carlon reports that he's been admitted to UNC Charlotte's Post-Master's Certificate Program in Applied Ethics. Way to go, Carlon, and please keep us informed! !
Curt Allen Little -- A Loss
We are saddened to report that Curt Allen Little, a MALS alumnus and past instructor, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Details are provided below in the Death Notice (italics) as published in the Star-News on Sunday, October 5, 2008 (page 4B). A memorial service for Curt was held at 4 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Curt’s home, 1640 Waterway Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Friends of Curt will gather at Goldie Walton's home from 2 - 5 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2008, to share stories and memories of Curt. Goldie's address is 3521 Violet Court, Wilmington. If attending, please RSVP to 392-1723 or 579-0871 by Friday, October 24, 2008.
"Curt Allen Little, age 61, of 1640 Waterway Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. died Thursday, October 2, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. He was born on June 1, 1947 in Stanly County, N.C. Curt graduated from South Stanly High School, and UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Political Science. He was a Masters graduate in Liberal Studies from UNC-Wilmington and Theatre Arts Catawba College, University Gainesville, Florida. He was the author of For As Many As Will—Cultural Heritage Anthology, Text Book, Humanities, Yard Dog- The Killing of Paco Muldoon-Fiction and SAC-Biography of George A. Little. He was co-author of Chicken Chronicles-Campus Humour. He was a founding member of and Charter President of Uwharrie Players in Stanly County. He was involved in the Thalian Hall in Wilmington and a former operations manager of Kenan Auditorium. Curt was also an instructor in Humanities at UNC-Wilmington.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was the son of the late George Little and Marie Smith Little of Ocean Beach, NC.
He is also survived by his Sister-Susie L. Johnson of Albemarle, N.C., Nieces, Blair Johnson and Kristi Treptow and nephew, Andrew Johnson.
Memorials may be made to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc., PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 2850.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Hartsell Funeral Home – Albemarle, PO Box 7, Albermarle, N.C.
Online condolences and obituaries at www.hartsellfh.com.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com."
We encourage all those who knew Curt to contribute their comments at the Hartsell Funeral Home's online condolences and obituaries.
Lisa Bertini -- "The Lost Colony"
Lisa's documentary short, "The Lost Colony," will be the opening film of the Trade and Row Film Festival in Los Angeles, screening October 16, 2008. The short was Lisa's final project for her MALS degree. It has also been screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival in November 2007. Great job, Lisa ! !
Linda Ramge (MALS Alumnus) -- A New Job!
After a stint of part-time teaching at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Linda became a full-time instructor in the Medical Assisting Program in the Health Sciences Division at CPCC. Obviously, CPCC recognized quality when they saw it. So do we. Congratulations, Linda! !
Sandie Sue (MALS Alumnus) -- Back to School!
Sandie has been accepted into the Gerontology Certificate Program starting this fall (2008) and will be teaching the Freshman Seminar for the third semester. Sandie's not a "lifetime professional student" but she's getting close. Seriously, congratulations, Sandie! !
Holly Lentz (MALS Alumnus) - A New Job!
Holly has completed her doctorate work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Congratulations, Holly and all the best in your new position!
James Burke (MALS Alumnus) -- Accomplishments!
James received an award from the North Carolina Museum of History for the best student paper of 2007 and presented the paper at the museum in early May. James also has articles in the Spring-Summer 2008 issue of Railroad History on British railroad iron and one in press for NC Geographer. In his music corner, the Tallis Chamber Orchestra performed the first movement of his Symphony 10 at the art museum. Not satisfied with all that, James is also closing in on his doctorate with the first volume of his dissertation being complete and and the second volume should be complete by the end of the summer. Bravo Zulu, James! !
Webmaster's Note: James also presented at the Spring 2008 GLS Conference at UNCW.
Keith O'Steen (MALS student) -- Teaching at Brunswick County CC
Keith is the lead instructor in Project Uplift. For details, check out the Star-News article at
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20080312/NEWS/803120334/1017/new
Frank Howard (MALS Alumnus) -- Published in Muse and Spirit
Two pages of Frank's poems (click here to see the pages) are appearing in the current issue (Winter 08) of Muse & Spirit, a periodical magazine dedicated to faith and the arts and published in Salisbury, NC. "Brown" was written as a workshop assignment for Lavonne Adams several years ago; the others are selected from a fat notebook of random scribblings from a half-century of trying to write.
Martha Poole (MALS Alumnus) -- Teaching at Cape Fear Community College
Martha will be teaching a course at Cape Fear Community College in April 2008 in the Film and Video Dept. on “Costume and Wardrobe”. She is considered an "adjunct professor."
Justin Szymik and the Graduate Liberal Studies Student Association (GLSSA) -- for more details, go to the GLS GLSSA web page.
Last semester (Fall 07) Dr. Elovaara, Kris Jacobs, Stephanie Post and Justin got together and formed the Graduate Liberal Studies Student Association (GLSSA). It took the entire fall semester but we finally got through all the hoops and are now officially recognized by the University as a student organization. Our reason for all this work was simple; to have better representation in the Graduate Student Association (GSA) so we can appropriate an increased amount of funding for our department.
The first official general meeting of the GLSSA was held on February 1st, 2008 at 7PM, in the conference room located inside the GLS office. The next meeting will be on March 14, 2008. All currently enrolled GLS students are encouraged to attend. The agenda of the meeting will be to discuss the structure, constitution and purpose of the GLSSA. A copy of the GLSSA constitution is available here for you to look over prior to the meeting.
Andrea Lucie -- Receives the Irving Rubenstein Award
"Andrea Lucie, head of Camp Lejeune’s SemperFit Mobile Unit, has been chosen to receive the Irving Rubenstein Memorial Award from the International Military Community Executives Association.
Lucie, who has been in charge of the Marine Corps Community Services’ SemperFit Mobile Unit for less than one year, is one of just five military moral, welfare and recreation professionals selected to receive the award, often dubbed the IMCEA’s “rookie of the year” honor.
The Irving Rubenstein Memorial Award recognizes the outstanding example set by its namesake, Irv Rubenstein, who passed away in 1996. According to the IMCEA Web site, Rubenstein was the epitome of teaching, coaching and mentoring young MWR professionals.
Winners of the Irving Rubenstein Memorial Award display exceptional management skill and leadership, achieve particularly outstanding performance results in their respective programs and possess great potential for continued success in the field.
Lucie has been invited to be recognized for her achievement May 18 at the IMCEA Conference awards banquet in Chicago."
Above is the text of an article published in "The Globe" by Jamie Cameron, Assistant Managing Editor.
Timothy Corbett -- Non-Traditional Student of the Month -- March 2007
Timothy Donnell Corbett has been named as the Non-Trad of the Month for March 2007. A MALS alumnus, Timothy completed his final project on accessible transportation for the elderly and disabled. The project explored the need for this transport in general, and in Southeastern NC, specifically, and the process of developing and operating such a business.
It is because of his dedication to this project that Jenny Yates and Elizabeth Hines nominated him for Non-Trad of the Month. Elizabeth explains, “Last year Tim realized that his grandmother, Ivory Bell Corbett, needed accessible transport beyond what was available from her assisted living facility in rural Pender County. Tim acted quickly, purchased a van and completed all the necessary steps to found Ivory’s Accessible Transport. Sadly, Ivory passed away recently, but not before she was able to enjoy the business that she inspired. Ivory’s is up and running and beginning to expand. She further adds, “In addition to Tim’s academic and entrepreneurial abilities, he is an accomplished keyboard player, an awesome wheelchair basketball star, and leader in the Southeastern Wheelchair Basketball Association.”
But that’s not all: Tim also plays the bass guitar at two local churches; he works with youth in the community as a mentor and advisor; and he is the co-founder and president of the Wilmington Disabled Athletic Association, an organization that promotes recreation and competitive sports for people with disabilities.
The 43-year-old veteran has done all of this and more while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. While at UNCW, Tim has received the UNCW Academic Achievement and Minority Student Leadership Awards. He is due to graduate this spring whereupon he plans to apply to a doctoral program to continue his studies.
As a non-traditional student, Tim said the greatest challenges he has faced have been “competing with younger students” academically, “competing with other students in general, being disabled,” and learning to manage his time between studies, family, and work.
To overcome these obstacles, Tim wanted to tell other non-trads to “be diligent.” He advised, “Don’t put pressure on yourself. Take time to enjoy your experience. Keep a well-rounded full of positive people.”
People like Jenny Yates and Elizabeth Hines, whom Tim thanked for assisting him along the way. “Special thanks to these people that always seemed to inspire me to reach for greater heights,” he said.
Whether in the classroom, on the court, or behind the wheel, Tim Corbett is definitely going places. We can’t wait to see where he ends up next.
Leonard Lanier -- A Loss
We are saddened to report that Leonard Lanier, a MALS alumnus, died at 5:00 am on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Funeral services were held at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro, North Carolina on Sunday, April 22, 2007. In lieu of flowers: please send donations "In memory of Leonard E. Lanier" to The Salvation Army, 501 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. Please include a statement that the funds are to be used for "Camp Walter Johnson -- Serving Youth of North Carolina -- Steven D. Lanier Memorial Chapel." Consolation cards may be sent to Marilyn Williamson, PO Box1301, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460.
Virginia Baysden -- Poster Presentation
Virginia Baysden, MALS alumnus and present post-master's certificate student, presented a poster at The Graduate Student Symposium held October 27-28, 2006, at the Duke Marine Laboratory located in Beaufort, NC.. The theme was “Common Ground”. Presentations from any discipline were welcomed and encouraged! The purpose of the Symposium was to foster scientific discussions in an informal setting and to promote awareness of fellow graduate student interests in Eastern North Carolina. The Center for Marine Science covered Virginia’s travel expenses to present her poster, “Signs,” photo excerpts from a paper on Topsail Island presented in Frank Ainsley’s class, “The Shaping of America.”
Brandon Boswell -- Recently Published
Brandon Boswell, a MALS alumnus from the Onslow County Extension Program, has published an inspirational book of Christian humor titled My Personal Journey on the Road of Life. It's available by calling 1.800.AUTHORS. In addition to a TV interview on Channel 12, the Jacksonville Daily News has done an article on the book. Brandon was good enough to give the MALS program a mention. The article can be seen at http://www.jdnews.com/common/printer/view.php?db=jdn&id=47072.
Josh Shelton -- Published
Josh Shelton, a new MALS student, has published a small collection of poems that he penned over the last few years. The collection is entitled lost poetix and is available at several major (and some of the smaller) bookstores in Wilmington. GLS folks are encouraged to review, read, and perhaps even buy the collection.
Lesia Heltzell -- Promoted ! ! !
Lesia Heltzell, a 2002 MALS alumnus of UNCW's Graduate Liberal Studies program, has recently been promoted to the position of Assignments Coordinator for UNCW's Housing and Residence Life. Way to go, Lesia ! ! !
Heather Latham Honored!
Heather was inducted into the Alpha Zeta Delta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Phi Alpha Theta is an international Honor Society for Historians. Congratulations ! ! !
Suzie Bean -- An Article Published !
Suzie Bean, youth programs assistant and MALS alumnus, has written an article for Ninnau (pronounced Nin-eye), the largest Welsh-American newspaper in the U.S. and Canada. A copy of the article is available for your enjoyment--click here. She has also presented her final project and as part of that project arranged, in partnership with the UNCW Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, to bring Welsh folk musician Robin Huw Bowen to our campus. Mr. Bowen performed "Telyneg: Welsh Harp Song and Story" as a dinner program on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 on campus.
Barbie Cowan -- Hospices
The below links offer both audio and a written script of a piece aired on our local public radio station, WHQR. As part of these pieces, Barbie was interviewed by Steve Meador of WHQR and, in the two-part series on hospices, Steve, Barbie, and others provide the listener with a personal, informative, and telling view of the part hospices could, and do, play in aiding the terminal patient and her or his family. To read (or listen) to the interviews, please click on the links below.
Hospice
(Part 1): Writing the End of the Story
Stephen Meador
Hospice
(Part 2): A Warm and Inviting Place
Stephen Meador
Jen Yi Lee -- A Paper Presentation !
Jen Yi Lee, a native of Singapore and the MALS program’s first international alumnus, presented a paper “Toward a Win-Win Model in the Kashmir Conflict” at the 44th Annual Meeting of Southeast Conference-Association for Asian Studies, held at the Asia Center at the University of Kentucky. Jen received a travel grant from the Graduate School at UNCW to attend and present her paper at the conference.
Kim Proukou -- An Article Published !
MALS alumnus Kim Proukou published her article “Young Adult Literature: Rite of Passage or Rite of Its Own” in ALAN Review, a journal sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English and one of the leading international journals on young adult literature. Drawing upon her interests in Jungian and archetypal mythology, Kim provides a deft and illuminating application of archetypal and myth theory in legitimizing young adult literature as a genre in its own right/rite.
The Alumni Corner
For all our MALS alumni, you may be gone, but you are definitely not forgotten. Please note that "may" was used in the previous sentence in recognition that a significant number of MALS alumni have not "gone" as some continue to take GLS classes as non-degree students and others have joined our post-Master's certificate program. Speaking of efforts, we try to maintain a demographic (addresses, telephone numbers, email, etc.) database on both current and graduated students. If you have had a change in one of these contact elements, please send an update to campbellp AT uncw DOT edu. Please note that, to maintain contact, we will need your correct external (non-UNCW) email address. UNCW email accounts are cancelled once you are no longer an active student.
Note: The assumption is that you, as GLS alumni, would want to keep in touch by providing your contact data. If this is not the case, please so advise and your information will be removed from our database.
We would also
like to hear from you about your achievements, personal, professional,
academic, or whatever. If you would like to let other GLSians know
about them, drop us a line and let us know what's happening in your life.
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Update: October 24, 2008
