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Dear 


Alumni  and  Friends, 


Welcome  to  another  edition  of  UNCW  Magaztni:.  Our  university  continues  to  receive  national  recognition  for  the  excellent 
educational  value  we  pro\ide  students.  Earlier  this  year  we  learned  that  Kiplingt'r's  magazine  had  ranked  us  32nd  out  of  100  top 
universities  in  the  countr)-  for  combining  academic  quality  with  affordable  costs.  This  recognition  reaffirms  that  our  faculty  and 
staff  are  providing  students  with  an  outstanding  educational  experience.  For  legislators,  donors  and  parents,  it  demonstrates  that 
we  are  extraordinar)-  stewards  of  our  limited  public  and  private  resources  and  that  we  continue  to  work  magic  on  this  campus. 

Related  to  this  good  news  is  a  report  from  the  North  Carolina  state  auditor  that  UNCW  has  successfully  achieved  its  I8th  clean 
audit  report  -  a  phenomenal  and  unique  record  among  North  Carolina's  public  universities. 

Some  of  our  most  exciting  new's  these  past  few  months  has  come  from  our  amazing  student  athletes,  both  on  and  off  the  plapng 
fields.  We  won  conference  championships  this  year  in  men's  and  women's  swimming  and  diving,  marking  the  first  time  in  the 
universitj's  histor)'  for  both  programs  to  win  championships  in  the  same  year.  The  men's  basketball  team  also  won  the  Colonial 
Athletic  .^sociation  (CAA'>  conference  championship  this  year.  The  basketball  team's  success  afforded  us  an  opportunity  to 
receive  great  national  media  exposure  with  an  automatic  bid  to  the  NCA,\  tournament.  Although  they  lost  an  overtime  thriller 
in  the  opening  round,  they  made  the  academic  Final  Four  according  to  lnsideHigherEd.com.  Tm  delighted  that  the  Seahaw-ks' 
graduation  rate  —  86  percent  -  defeated  George  Washington,  Duke,  Syracuse  and  NC  State  before  meeting  eventual  national 
champion  Bucknell. 

Thanks  to  the  efforts  of  two  outstanding  student  athletes,  UNCW  became  the  first  CA.-\  university  since  1998  to  lay  claim  to 
both  the  men's  and  women's  prestigious  Dean  Ehlers  Leadership  Award.  Men's  basketball  senior  John  Goldsberry  and  women's 
basketball  junior  Michaela  'Vezenkova  were  recognized  for  their  outstanding  leadership  skills  both  on  and  off  the  court.  These  two 
students  exemplify  the  kind  of  student  athletes  we  have  in  all  of  our  athletic  programs. 

The  accolades  in  athletics  were  not  limited  to  our  students.  Men's  head  basketball  coach  Brad  Brownell  was  selected  CA.-\ 
conference  Coach  of  the  Year,  and  Dave  Allen  was  named  the  CAAs  conference  Men's  and  Women's  Swimming  Coach  of  the 
Year  with  assistant  coach  Marc  Ellington  receiving  CAA  Diving  Coach  of  the  Year.  I'm  extremely  proud  of  all  these  individual 
recognitions  for  our  coaches  and  student  athletes. 

Since  our  last  magazine,  we  received  a  new  leader  for  the  University  of  North  Carolina  with  the  selection  of  President  Erskine 
Bowles.  He  visited  UNCW  in  November  and  met  with  trustees,  faculty,  students  and  administrators  and  left  highly  impressed. 
He  promised  to  be  the  "champion"  for  public  higher  education  and  said  his  number  one  job  will  be  to  convince  the  legislature  to 
continue  to  invest  in  education  so  North  Carolinians  can  compete  in  the  knowledge-based  global  economy.  I  have  no  doubt  that 
UNCW  will  benefit  from  his  wisdom  and  support  as  we  continue  our  efforts  towards  greatness. 

Construction  remains  a  key  component  of  life  at  UNCW.  Several  major  buildings  on  campus  will  be  completed  soon  and  will  add 
to  the  beauty  and  vitality  of  this  wonderful  campus.  The  Seahaw-k  Village  Apartments  will  celebrate  its  grand  opening  in  .■\ugust 
and  provide  additional  housing  for  524  students.  A  new  and  expanded  University  Union  Student  Center  will  open  this  summer  in 
the  center  of  campus  and  provide  for  expanded  space  for  student  life  and  our  bookstore.  A  cultural  arts  building  will  open  this 
fall  next  to  the  Watson  School  of  Education  and  will  provide  much  needed  performance  and  rehearsal  space  for  facultx-  and 
students  in  music,  theatre  and  the  arts.  Later  this  year,  a  state-of-the-art  Computer  Information  Systems  building  will  open  near 
chancellor's  walk. 

In  addition  to  these  new  buildings,  an  approved  campus  master  plan  (see  page  161  will  provide  us  a  roadmap  for  future 
development.  I'm  especially  pleased  that  the  plan  addresses  traffic  and  pedestrian  circulation,  and  includes  widespread  use  of 
greenspacc  throughout  the  campus  as  well  as  conserving  approximately  23  percent  of  the  campus  in  woodlands  and  wetlands. 

I  continue  to  hear  many  positive  comments  about  the  improvements  to  UNCW  Magazine.  As  always,  I  encourage  your  calls, 
letters,  e-mails  and  visits  and  appreciate  your  support  for  this  great  university. 


All  the  best. 


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Rosemary  Dcl'aolo 
Chancellor 


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On  the  cover: 

The  UNCW  Seahawk 
men's  basketball  team 
posed  for  photos 
following  its  victory 
over  Hofstra  University 
March  6  in  Richmond 
Coliseum.  By  capturing 
the  2006  CAA  Champion- 
ship, the  Seahawks  won 
an  automatic  bid  to  the 
NCAA  tournament. 
Please  see  story  on 
page  15. 

Inside  cover: 
Chancellor  Rosemary 
DePaolo  welcomed 
Erskine  Bowles  to  the 
UNCW  campus  earlier  this 
year.  In  January,  Bowles 
succeeded  Molly  Corbett 
Broad  as  president  of  the 
UNC  system. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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Max  Allen 

Mimi  Cunningham 
Suzie  Daughtndge 
Dana  Fischetti 
Jamie  Moncrief 
Caroline  Norelius 
Kim  Proukou 
Shir!  Modlin  Sawyer 
Andrea  Weaver 


Joe  Browning 
Mimi  Cunningham 
William  Davis  '06M 
Dana  Fischetti 
Todd  Olesiuk  '99 
Brenda  Riegel 
Andrea  Weaver 


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HANDS-ON  EXPERIENCE 

Student  athletic  trainers  practice 
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Master  plan  shapes  UNCW  campus 


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2-9  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

20-21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-23  ALUMNI  NEWS 

24-25  CHAPTER  NEWS 

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Vice  Chancellor  University  Advancement 

Robert  E.  Tyndall,  Ph.D. 

Vice  Chancellor,  Information  Technology  Systems 

Stephen  Demski 

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UNCW  rated  a  top  "beSt  ValUG" 

Among  public  universities  in  North  Carolina,  UNCW  is  one  of  the 
top  three  "Best  Values,"  according  to  2006  rankings  in  Kiplingcr's 
Personal  Finance.  The  publication  said  schools  in  the  top  100 
"are  noteworthy  for  their  combination  of  top-flight  academics 
and  affordable  costs." 

For  in-state  students,  UNCW  is  third  behind  UNC  Chapel  Hill  and 
NC  State  University.  It  is  ranked  32nd  nationally  For  out-of-state 
students,  UNCW  is  third  behind  UNC  Chapel  Hill  and  Appalachian 
State  University  It  is  ranked  48th  nationalK', 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  was  pleased  to  see  UNCWs  improved 
ranking.  "This  ranking  reflects  the  wa)-  that  the  faculty  really  care 
about  the  students  here,  the  challenges  that  we  set  for  them,  and  how 
we  help  those  students  meet  those  challenges.  You  just  get  a  great 
education  at  UNCW,"  said  DePaolo. 


1 .  Holding  her  own  face  mask,  Melanie  Mortimore. 
assistant  professor  in  the  theatre  program, 
talks  about  the  art  of  mask  making  for 
participants  of  College  Day  held  in  November. 
The  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences,  in  collaboration 
with  the  LINCW  Division  for  Public  Service  and 
Continuing  Studies,  hosted  the  event  for  regional 
residents  who  wanted  to  come  to  campus  for  a 
taste  of  the  college  experience. 


Collaborative  effort  to  aims  to 
strengthen  non-profits 

UNCW  is  partnering  w  iih  citizen  groups  and  community  orga- 
nizations to  strengthen  non-profit  organizations  in  Southeastern 
North  Carolina. 

Quality  Enhancement  for  Nonprofit  Organizations  (QENO)  is  a  re- 
gional partnership  that  includes  the  Cape  Fear  Area  United  Way,  the 
Community  Foundation  of  Southeastern  North  Carolina,  the  City  of 
Wilmington,  Southeastern  Alliance  lor  Community  Change,  the  N.C. 
Discover)'  Alliance,  UNCW  and  other  funders  and  citizen  groups. 

This  three-year  initiative  is  designed  to  improve  the  capabilities  and 
competencies  ol  nonprofit  organizations  and  donor  confidence  in 
Southeastern  North  Carolina.  There  is  currently  no  mechanism  in  the 
southeastern  counties  that  provides  an  effective  resource  for  commu- 
nication, technical  assistance,  training  or  organizational  development 
for  nonprofits.  This  initiative,  utilizing  the  resources  local  funders, 
community  groups  and  the  university,  will  develop  such  a  capacity. 

"This  partnership  is  the  embodiment  of  applying  the  intellectual 
capital  of  this  university  lo  meeting  regional  needs,  and  doing  this  in 
a  way  that  is  consistent  with  our  mission  of  teaching,  research  and 
ser\'ice."  Chancellor  Rosemarv  DePaolo, 


2.  Graduates  are  greeted  by  Provost  Paul  Hosier 
during  the  70th  commencement  exercises 
held  Dec.  10  at  Trask  Coliseum.  The  fall 
commencement  had  1 ,01 7  undergraduate  and 
195  graduate  students  who  received  degrees. 

3.  As  keynote  speaker  for  UNCWs  23rd  annual 
UNCW  l^artin  Luther  King  Jr.  celebration.  Myrlie 
Evers-Williams  said,  "It  takes  a  continuous  effort 
to  make  a  dream  a  reality."  She  credited  her 
success  to  "not  settling  for  being  the  best,  but 
for  working  hard  to  be  beyond  the  best."  a 
message  instilled  in  her  by  her  late  husband  and 
civil  rights  leader,  Medgar  Evers.  Evers-Williams 
continued  in  the  civil  rights  movement  after  her 
husband's  murder  and  in  1995  became  the  first 
woman  to  lead  the  National  Association  for  the 
Advancement  of  Colored  People  (NAACP). 

4.  Participants  in  the  2005  College  Day  event 
check  over  their  schedules. 

5.  Angelnora  Chestnut  (left)  and  Jessica  Stevens 
turn  their  tassels  following  commencement 
exercises. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncnel 


UNCW  Magazine 


Spring  2006 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Tuition/fees  increase  for  2006-07 

UNC  Wilmington's  Board  of  Trustees  recommended  a  12.6  increase 
in  tuition  and  fees  for  students  m  the  2006-07  school  year  to  help 
the  university  remain  competitive  and  to  contmue  to  offer  the  highest 
quality  academic  experience.  The  increase  was  appro\'ed  b)-  the  Board 
of  Governors  at  its  February  meeting. 

The  funds  also  will  be  used  to  reduce  the  student-faculty  ratio  to 
16:1,  address  classroom  equipment  and  technolog}'  needs,  imple- 
ment data  protection  during  disasters  and  offer  financial  packages  to 
graduate  students. 

Responding  to  the  chancellor's  comment  that  "the  last  thing  we  want 
to  do  is  burden  our  students,"  the  trustees  included  provisions  that 
students  eHgible  for  financial  aid  receive  additional  support  to  cover 
the  increase. 

In  addition  to  the  $293  tuition  increase,  student  fees  will  rise  by 
$172,  room  and  board  by  $292  and  parking  by  $46. 

For  in-state  students  tuition  and  fees  for  2006-97  will  be  $3,694.75; 
non-resident  students  will  pay  $13,629.75. 


Aquarius  named  top  100  info  project 

InjoWoiid  Magazine  named  UNCW's  Atjuariiis  undersea  research 
laboratory  one  of  the  top  100  informational  projects  of  the  year. 
Aquaiiiis,  the  world's  only  undersea  research  laborator)',  is  owned 
by  the  National  Oceanic  and  Atmospheric  Administration  and 
administered  by  UNCW's  NOAA  Undersea  Research  Center. 

Orthogon  Systems,  a  wireless  connectivity  company,  bestows  the 
annual  awards  to  projects  it  feels  uses  cutting-edge  technologies  to 
further  business  goals.  The  company  chose  Aquaiius  because  of  the 
laborator)-'s  use  of  Orthogon's  wireless  technolog)'  to  broadcast  data, 
including  \-ideo  and  \-oice  transmissions,  from  the  ocean  floor.  Using 
a  transmitter  placed  in  a  buoy  above  the  undersea  lab,  researchers 
send  their  findings  more  than  10  miles  away  to  an  office  m  Key 
Largo,  Fla. 


Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo 
announced  LINCW's  receipt 
of  a  $1 .3  million  marine 
biotechnology  grant  at  a 
ceremony  marking  the  opening 
of  a  N.C.  Biotechnology  Center 
office  in  Wilmington. 


Biotech  center  built  on  partnerships 

UNCW  is  partnering  with  local  governments  to  bring  a  new  biotechnology  center  to 
the  region.  The  N.C.  Biotechnology  Center  will  provide  a  boost  for  Southeastern  North 
Carolina's  efforts  to  lap  into  a  field  some  have  called  the  "technology  of  the  future." 

The  center  will  focus  on  enhancing  research,  identifying  needs  of  area  businesses  and 
institutions  and  bringing  new  biotechnology  jobs  to  the  region.  The  state  chose 
'Wilmington  as  the  location  for  the  center  because  of  its  proximity  to  the  ocean  and 
UNCW's  existing  research  programs.  The  City  of  Wilmington,  New  Hanover  County 
and  UNCW  will  each  contribute  $66,000  to  the  center  over  the  next  two  years.  The 
office  will  employ  a  director  and  an  assistant. 

At  the  Oct.  10  dedication  of  the  center.  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  announced  that 
UNCW  received  a  $1.3  million  grant  from  the  National  Institute  of  General  Medical 
Sciences  to  further  research  in  the  UNCW  Center  for  Marine  Science  Marine  Bio- 
technology Program.  The  funds  will  be  used  to  develop  new  chemical  structures  from 
cultured  marine  microalgae. 

The  N.C.  General  Assembly  established  the  Research  Triangle  Park-based  state  biotech- 
nology center  in  1981.  Along  with  the  Wilmington  office,  the  state  opened  a  satellite  office 
in  Greenville.  It  also  maintains  satellites  in  Wmston-Salem  and  the  Ashe\alle  area. 


Spring  2006 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


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Freshman  Hayley 
Richardson  (left) 
prepares  to  give  her 
attacker  Chris  Raggett 
a  groin  l<ick  during  her 
final  exam  for  the  Rape 
Aggression  Defense 
(RAD)  safety  training. 


Collaboration  for  Assault 
Response  and  Education 


CARE  center  responds 
to  domestic  violence 

In  the  wake  of  two  tragic  deaths  of  UNC 
Wilmington  students  in  2004.  the  campus 
has  initiated  a  series  of  programs  to  better 
protect  and  educate  students,  faculty  and 
staff  about  xnolent  beha\iors,  sexual  assault, 
relationship  abuse  and  harassment.  The 
Collaboration  for  Assault  Response  and 
Education  (CARE)  resource  center  will 
serve  as  the  focal  point  for  these  campus 
safety  initiatives. 

The  CARE  center,  located  m  Westside  Hall, 
will  assist  students  who  ha\'e  been  \1ctims 
of  abuse  or  assault  by  providing  sup- 
portive services  such  as  crisis  response, 
consultation  and  individual  advocacy. 
Partnering  with  the  Universit}'  Police,  the 
Office  of  the  Dean  of  Students,  Counseling 
Center,  Health  Services,  the  Women's  Re- 
source Center  and  Housing  and  Residential 
Life,  the  CARE  center  is  actively  working 
to  raise  \iolence  awareness  and  create  a 
safe,  educated  campus  en\nronment. 

Rebecca  Caldwell,  former  director  of  the 
award-wmning  CROSSROADS  program  for 
substance  abuse  education  and  prevention 
program,  is  director  ot  CARE. 


Student-managed  fund  creates  real-life  learning  opportunity 


Students  interested  in  learning  the  ins  and 
outs  of  the  investment  world  now  have  the 
ability  to  not  only  study  the  markets,  but  to 
directly  participate  in  them  through  UNCWs 
new  student  in\"csiment  fund. 

Students  at  the  Cameron  School  of  Business 
(CSB)  will  manage  the  lund,  comprised  ol 
donated  stocks  and  other  investments. 
Learning  opportunities  will  expand  in 
spring  of  2007,  when  the  CSB  and  the  Col- 
lege of  Arts  and  Sciences  open  a  financial 
markets  room  that  will  allow  students  to 


track  and  manipulate  the  investments  m 
real  time,  both  in  reality  and  through  com- 
puter simulations. 

Business  professors  hope  the  new  resource 
will  enhance  job  opportunities  for  involved 
students,  by  giving  them  first-hand  experi- 
ence in  managing  the  fund. 

The  fund  got  its  start  in  No\'embcr  w  hen 
Prowist  Paul  Hosier  and  Liz  Hosier,  director 
ol  application  services  at  UNCW,  presented 
stock  certilicates  to  initiate  the  fimd.  The 
school  is  encouraging  alumni  and  other 


members  ol  the  community  to  donate  their 
odd-lot  stocks  and  other  in\-estment  \ehicles 
to  the  lund.  Donors  may  receive  a  lax  break 
lor  the  full,  appreciated  \aliie  of  the  securities. 

For  more  information,  please  contact  De- 
partment of  Economics  and  Finance  Chair 
William  Sackley  at  910,962.3720  or  via 
e-mail  ai  sackleyw@uncw.edu.  Donations 
should  be  made  to  the  UNCW  Founda- 
tion, earmarked  for  the  Student  Managed 
Investment  Fund  and  mailed  to  Advance- 
mem  Services.  601  South  College  Road, 
Wilmington,  NC  28405-5990. 


UNCW  Magazine 


Spring  2006 


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summer  camps 


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UNCW  offers  a  broad  range  of  youth  summer  camps  for  a  variety  of  ages  and  interests  -  math,  marine  science,  creative  writing, 
music,  theatre,  business,  and  athletics,  such  as  baseball,  Softball,  basketball,  soccer,  swimming  and  volleyball.  One  of  the  new 
offerings  this  year  is  a  robotics  camp  for  middle  school  students.  Left,  students  in  the  2005  Junior  Seahawk  Camp  try  to  solve  the 
mysterious  disappearance  of  a  dog  using  forensic  testing  on  evidence  left  at  the  "crime  scene."  Joann  Colling  (middle),  a  volunteer 
with  the  North  Carolina  Aquarium  at  Fort  Fisher,  holds  a  starfish  before  a  group  of  children  participating  in  Sea  Squirts.  High  school 
students  (right)  performed  in  the  winds  and  percussion  workshops  offered  by  the  UNCW  Department  of  Music.  More  information  on 
all  UNCW  summer  camps  can  be  obtained  at  WWW.UnCW.edu/SUmmercaiTipS. 


MarineQuest 


influences  lives  for  25  years 


A  summer  job  as  an  instrucior  for  Marine- 
Quest's  Coast  Trek  program  was  ph'otal  lor 
Jay  Rogers  '94,  'g/M. 

"It  helped  form  the  idea  of  what  I  wanted  to 
do  down  the  road,"  he  said.  "Teaching  was 
the  avenue  I  wanted  to  go." 

Now  he's  the  chairman  of  the  marine  tech- 
nology program  at  Cape  Fear  Community 
College. 

MarineQuest,  UNCW's  marine  and  environ- 
mental outreach  program,  has  been  influ- 
encing the  lives  of  people,  young  and  old, 
(nearly  60,000  in  alD  for  over  25  years. 

"1  hear  from  different  people  who  have  been 
in  the  program,  that  it  did  influence  them 
in  a  positive  way,  to  achieve  their  dreams. 
They're  making  a  difference,  a  positive  con- 
tribution to  people  and  the  environment,  to 
humanit)',"  founder  Diane  Talley  said. 

"MarineQuest  is  an  excellent  example 
of  how  UNCW's  commitment  to  outreach 
creates  an  educational  environment  that 
actively  prepares  students  as  global  citizens 
utilizing  research  and  service,"  said  Stephen 
Demski,  vice  chancellor  for  public  service 
and  continuing  studies. 

It  all  started  in  1980  when  Talley  developed 
the  Adult  Scholars  program.  Over  the  years, 
UNCW  added  more  than  a  dozen  programs 
serving  everyone  from  kindergarteners  to 
adults.  MarineQuest  reaches  students 
across  the  Ufe  span  by  offering  intellectually 
stimulating  programs  designed  to  inform, 
empower  and  enrich  the  quality  of  life  in 
Southeastern  North  Carolina. 


"If  learning  about  a  subject  is  fascinating, 
engaging  and  interactive,  children  as  well 
as  adults  become  completely  absorbed.  The 
outcome  is  pure  fun!  I've  been  teaching  for 
MarineQuest  for  the  past  five  years  and 
found  that  it  provides  just  the  right  mix  of 
outdoor,  hands-on  experiences  with  indoor 
activities  and  presentations.  I've  met  a  lot 
of  excited  students  coming  out  of  this 
program.  That  motivates  me  to  want  to 
continue  to  translate  my  passion  into  out- 
reach education,"  said  Bill  Cooper,  UNCW 
chemistry  professor. 


Nine-year-old  Hanna  Johnson  is  pictured  with 
Tom  Potts,  associate  director  for  the  National 
Undersea  Research  Center  at  UNCW,  with  the 
underwater  hamster  habitat  she  created  for 
her  elementary  school  science  fair  project.  Her 
inspiration  came  from  the  Aquarius  exhibit  she 
saw  at  UNCW  Center  for  Marine  Science  while 
attending  Sea  Camp,  part  of  MarineQuest, 
two  years  ago.  Hanna  is  a  student  at  Parsley 
Elementary  School  in  Wilmington. 


Talley  said  the  program  wouldn't  ha\-e  been 
so  successful  without  the  support  of  UNCW 
faculty  like  Cooper. 

"They  have  been  so  giving,  supportive  and 
genuinely  concerned,"  she  said.  Although  It 
was  based  originally  on  campus,  the  program 
mo\'ed  to  the  Center  for  Marine  Science  at 
M)Ttle  Grove  in  2000.  "Being  here  is  the  reason 
I've  been  able  to  grow  the  program.  With  the 
location  on  the  intracoastal  waterway  and  the 
people  here,  the  sky's  the  limit,"  Talley  said. 

In  addition  to  UNCW's  many  resources, 
Talley  works  closely  with  others  in  the 
community  including  the  N.C.  Aquarium, 
Cape  Fear  Museum,  N.C.  Division  of  Marine 
Fisheries  and  Cape  Fear  Community  College. 

Just  as  summer  camps  get  underway 
this  year,  MarineQuest  will  be  involved  in 
World  Ocean  Week,  June  5-10,  with  a  series 
of  lectures  and  events  open  to  the  public. 
Programs  include:  "Oil:  Where's  It  Going  / 
Where's  It  Coming  From?"  with  Fritz  Kapraun, 
professor  of  biology  and  marine  biology; 
"Memoirs  of  a  Marine  Biologist"  with  Anne 
McCrary  former  UNCW  professor;  "Sea 
Doctors:  Latest  Research  at  CMS"  with  CMS 
director  Dan  Baden;  "Sea  Beans:  Around  the 
World  in  Many  Ways"  with  Terri  Hathaway, 
SeaGrant  speciaUst;  wine  and  dinner  with 
Andy  Wood,  Audubon  Society  educarion 
director;  trips  to  Masonboro  and  Bald  Head 
islands  and  more. 

For  complete  information  on  MarineQuest's 
2006  summer  programs,  scholarships, 
internships,  employment  and  volunteer 
opportunities,  visit  www.uncw.edu/ 
marinequest  or  call  910.962.2461. 


Spring  2006 


UNCW  Magazine      5 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


ie  culture,  not  capture, 
resulted  in  a  friendlier, 
more  colorful  clownfish.  Biology  professor 
lleana  Clavijo,  who  has  been  studying 
anemonefishes  for  the  past  six  years,  ) 

has  found  the  food  additive  cyclop-eeze 
brightens  the  fish's  orange  coloration,  j 

and  Clavijo  said,  "It's  starting  to  look 
like  the  fish  that  got  this  are  friendlier."  j 

Nonnally,  the  more  colorful  fish  are 
more  aggressive,  she  noted.  ^ 

Popularity  of  clownfish 
jumped  with  the  release  of 
Disney's  Finding  Nemo, 
and  Clavijo  regulariy 
supplies  hobbiests  with       : 
the  fish  through  local 
retailers.  Her  research, 
which  involves 
about  six  graduate 
and  undergraduate 
students,  is  also  studying      ; 
pattern  variations.  "What 
we're  doing  is  trying  to  i 

develop  a  prettier  Nemo," 
she  said. 


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Undersea  explorers  map 
coral  to  save  it 

UNCW  researchers  aboard  ihe  NASA  sup- 
port ship  Liberty  Star  spent  nine  days  in 
October  using  high  tech  methods  to  examine 
a  coral  bed  older  than  modern  civilization. 
Using  sonar,  a  remote-controlled  submarine 
and  the  170-foot  vessel,  Andrew  Shepard, 
director  of  the  NOAA  Undersea  Research 
Center  at  UNCW,  and  a  team  of  researchers 
explored  the  Oculina  coral  reef  bed,  located 
off  the  coast  of  Florida  near  Cape  Canaveral. 

Adding  a  half  inch  a  year,  the  fragile  coral 
at  Oculina  can  grow  to  heights  of  60  to  100 
feet.  Coral  systems  m  the  region  date  back 
thousands  of  years,  and  the  larger  coral  have 
lifespans  of  100  to  200  years.  Because  of  its 
slow  lifecycle,  coral  can  takes  decades  or 
centuries  to  recover  from  damage.  In  1984, 
the  government  limited  fishing  on  the  reef  in 
order  to  limit  ecological  damage. 

Through  comparisons  over  time,  scientists 
will  be  able  to  assess  progress  in  the  Oculina 
reef  for  restoring  coral  cover  and  replenish- 
ing fish  stocks.  Expedition  dispatches  can 
viewed  at  www.at-sea.org 


Researcher  studies 
waterway's  impact 
on  economy 

Thousands  of  boaters,  fishermen  and 
watercraft  enthusiasts  use  the  Atlantic 
Intracoastal  Waterway  every  year.  While 
residents  and  state  officials  know  this 
brings  business  and  wealth  to  the  region, 
no  one  knows  exactly  what  that  means  to  the 
states  economy,  especially  as  federal  budget 
cuts  have  reduced  routine  maintenance  of 
the  channel,  possibly  limiting  access. 

In  the  first  phase  of  his  research,  associate 
economics  professor  Chris  Dumas  sur\'eyed 
recreational  boaters'  spending  habits  and 
responses  to  changes  in  the  waterway.  He 
found  that  in  Brunswick  Count)'  alone,  they 
bring  in  $1,151  per  trip  and  spend  an  aver- 
age of  S479  on  fuel,  food,  lodging  and  other 
supplies  per  vessel.  Respondents  also 
indicated  that  if  the  ICW  became  shallower, 
they  would  become  reluctant  to  use  it. 

Dumas,  along  with  fellow  researchers  Ed- 
ward Graham,  Jim  Herstine  and  William 
Hall,  hope  to  determine  the  impact  of  the 
waterway  on  commercial  boaters  as  well  as 
on  local  property  values  and  marine-related 
businesses. 

Psychology  professors 
create  scale  to 
measure  racial  bias 

UNCW  professors  James  Johnson  and  Len 
Lecci  have  conducted  the  first  empirically 
measured  study  of  how  anti-white  bias  among 
blacks  mfiuences  racial  perceptions  and  in- 
teractions. The  psychology  professors'  find- 
ings were  published  in  the  February  edition 
of  Pcnonalitv  and  Individual  Dijjci'cnces. 

Their  research  compared  the  perceptions  of 
two  sample  groups,  graduates  of  predomi- 
nately black  universities  and  members  of  the 
general  black  community,  using  a  scale  that 
measured  their  responses  to  ambiguously 
racist  scenarios,  their  stated  willingness  to 
confront  racists  and  whether  they  would 
engage  in  blatant  anti-white  discrimina- 
tion. The  researchers  found  that  those  who 
attended  a  university  tended  to  have  higher 
instances  of  anti-white  bias. 

Johnson  has  previously  studied  the  relation- 
ship between  anti-white  bias  and  African- 
Americans'  response  to  health  care.  The  pair 
intends  to  continue  the  research  to  determine 
how  these  anti-white  biases  affect  the  mental 
and  physical  well-being  of  those  who  hold 
them.  They  also  are  seeking  funding  to 
study  the  effects  of  anti-white  bias  on  the 
relationship  between  the  government  and 
the  victims  of  Hurricane  Katrina. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


A  radio  segment  featuring  UNCW  research 
associate  William  McLellan  received  a 
2005  Science  Journalism  Award  from  the 
American  Association  for  the  Advancement 
of  Science  (AAAS).  "Dolphin  Necropsies" 
aired  on  National  Public  Radio.  McLellan 
is  coordinator  of  the  N.C.  Marine  Mammal 
Stranding  Network  and  has  been  working 
with  stranded  marine  mammals  for  more 
than  20  years. 

Douglas  Gamble,  assistant  professor 
of  earth  sciences,  received  the  2005  Dis- 
tinguished Teaching  Achievement  Award 
from  the  National  Council  for  Geographic 
Education. 

Clyde  Edgerton,  professor  of  creative 
writing,  had  his  Hrst  non-fiction  book. 
Solo:  My  Advcnlura  in  (lie  Air,  published 
in  September.  Thirty  years  after  serving  as 
a  fighter  pilot  in  Vietnam,  Edgerton  looks 
back  at  his  youthful  passion  for  flying, 
at  the  joy  he  look  in  mastering  it,  at  the 
exhilaration  -  and  lingering  anguish  -  of 
combat  flight.  He  is  the  author  of  eight 
novels,  five  of  which  have  been  Nciv  VoW; 
Timf.s  Notables. 


Stephen  Meinhold  in  political  science 
had  his  book  Battle  Supreme:  The  Con- 
Jinnatwn  of  Chief  Justice  John  Robem  and 
the  Future  of  the  Supreme  Court  published 
by  Wadsworth  Publishers.  The  book  is 
co-authored  with  David  Neubauer  of  the 
University  of  New  Orleans. 

Ed  Wagenseller  '92,  lecturer  in  the  the- 
atre program,  landed  a  role  as  a  resident 
doctor  in  the  next  Will  Ferrell  big-budget 
comedy.  The  movie  is  unnamed  as  of  now, 
but  is  referred  to  as  the  Untitled  Will  Ferrell 
NASCAR  Comedy,  filmed  in  Charlotte. 

"Us  a  tiny  role,"  Wagenseller  said.  "It  might 
not  even  make  the  final  cut  once  all  the 
editing  is  done."  He  has  been  auditioning 
for  movie  roles  for  the  last  15  years,  but 
had  no  luck  until  2005,  when  he  booked 
three,  which  are  all  planned  to  debut 
this  summer.  His  other  roles  are  in  Home 
of  the  Giaiils,  starring  Haley  Joel  Osmeni, 
and  Dirt  Nap,  starring  John  C.  McGinley. 
Wagcnseller's  first  on-screen  appearance 
was  as  an  extra  in  VVi'i'ljeiui  at  Bcrnie's,  and 
his  lirsi  movie  audition  was  forSlei-piiij;  with 
the  Enemy.  Wagenseller  has  played  principal 
roles  on  two  Wilmington-based  telesisum 
shows.  One  Tree  Hill  and  5iir/(ia'. 


1.  Clyde  Edgerton 

2.  Douglas  Gamble 

3.  Associate  professor  William  McLellan 
along  withi  graduate  students  Brian 
Palmer  (left)  and  Pam  Gotten  (second 
from  right)  and  professor  Ann  Pabst 
(right)  begin  a  necropsy  on  a  manatee. 
The  manatee  was  found  swimming  in  the 
intracoastal  waterway  near  Wilmington. 
Attempts  to  rescue  the  manatee  and 
return  it  to  warmer  waters  in  Florida 
failed.  The  necropsy  was  done  to 
determine  the  manatee's  exact  cause 

of  death. 

4.  In  Home  of  the  Giants,  Ed  Wagenseller, 
center,  plays  Mr  Dansforth,  a  high 
school  journalism  teacher.  He  is 
pictured  with  Haley  Joel  Osment  and 
Danielle  Pannabaker  The  movie  will  be 
released  this  summer. 

5.  Men's  basketball  coach  Brad  Brownell 
received  the  Colonial  Athletic 
Association  Coach  of  the  Year 
Award  from  CAA  Commissioner 
Thomas  Yeager  at  the  CAA  men's 
basketball  awards  in  Richmond.  He 
was  also  named  Mid-Major  Coach 

of  the  Year  by  FoxSports.com  and 
CAA  Coach  of  the  Year  by  Collegelnsider. 
com.  Brownell's  four-year  coaching 
ledger  stands  at  83-89,  the  most  wins 
and  highest  winning  percentage  (.680) 
recorded  by  a  coach  in  his  first  four 
seasons  with  a  program.  In  March 
Brownell  resigned  to  take  the  head 
coaching  job  at  Wright  State  University. 


UNCW  Magazine 


Spring  2006 


An  unhitable  pitcher  in  the  early  '70s,  a 
coaching  pioneer  in  mens  basketball,  a 
dominant  women's  swimmer  and  one  of 
the  top  student-athletes  in  the  program's 
history  are  the  2006  inductees  in  the  UNCW 
Athletic  Hall  of  Fame.  Eddie  Booth  (base- 
ball). Amy  Lewis  (women's  swimming  and 
diving)  and  BUI  Mayew  (mens  basketball) 
were  joined  by  former  men's  basketball 
coach  Mel  Gibson. 

"These  four  outstanding  individuals  have 
made  tremendous  contributions  to  the  suc- 
cess of  our  program  through  the  years,  and 
this  is  a  fitting  tribute  to  their  many  hours 
of  dedication  and  hard  work,"  said  Mike 
Capaccio,  UNCW  director  of  athletics. 

A  native  of  Danville,  'Va.,  Booth  put  his 
stamp  on  UNCW's  baseball  program  with 
his  trademark  curve  ball  during  a  standout 
career  in  the  early  '70s.  Booth  compiled  a 
sterling  27-5  mark  from  1969-72  and  was 
a  workhorse  on  the  mound  for  Coach  Bill 
Brooks  as  the  Seahawks  built  a  109-33-1  re- 
cord. He  recorded  the  second  lowest  earned 
run  average  (1.31)  in  the  school's  history 
and  also  ranks  second  in  career  strikeouts 
with  311.  Booth  was  named  to  the  NAIA  AU- 
Distnct  29  team  for  four  consecutive  years 
and  was  voted  NAIA  District  29  Player  of 
the  Year  in  1971.  He  is  currently  a  reUability 
operator  in  the  maintenance  division  for 
General  Electric  in  Wilmington. 

Lewis  set  seven  school  records  during  an 
outstanding  career  with  Coach  Dave  Allen's 
swimming  program  from  1990-93.  She 
won  the  Eastern  Championship  m  the  200 
Freestyle  in  1990  and  captured  UNCW's 
Outstanding  Swimmer  Award  four  straight 
years.  She  also  set  six  freshman  records 
in  her  first  season  with  the  Seahawks  in 
1990.  The  tireless  swimmer  also  excelled 
after  she  completed  her  bachelor's  degree  in 
education  in  1993.  She  was  honored  with  the 
Sallie  Mae  Teacher  of  the  Year  Award  from 


Booth 


Gibson 


Lewis 


Mayew 


Four  athletes 
inducted  into 


Hall  Fame 


the  Mecklenburg  County  School  System  in 
1995  and  was  a  Harris  Teacher  of  the  Year 
nominee  the  following  year.  Lewis  has  left 
teaching  to  remain  at  home  with  her  three 
young  children. 

Mayew  established  a  legacy  of  athletic  and 
academic  success  as  a  member  of  the  men's 
basketball  team  from  1994  to  1997.  The 
Kenosha,  Wise,  native  began  his  career  as  a 
reserve  for  Coach  Jerry  Wainwright's  club 
and  developed  into  one  of  the  Colonial 
Athletic  Association's  top  performers  by 
his  senior  year.  In  1996-97,  Mayew  served 
as  a  co-captain  on  the  first  UNCW  team 
to  win  the  regular  season  championship 
in  the  CAA.  He  was  named  First  Team 
All-CAA  and  to  the  league's  All-Defensive 
unit.  In  addition,  Mayew  was  selected  as  the 
team's  Most  'Valuable  Player  and  collected 
the  Thomas  V.  Moseley  Award  as  the 
school's  top  student-athlete.  A  four-time 
CAA  Scholar-Athlete,  he  was  UNCW's 
first  and  only  recipient  of  an  NCAA 
post-graduate  scholarship,  won  the  CAAs 
prestigious  Dean  Ehler's  Leadership  Award 
and  captured  UNCW's  Chancellor's  Cup 
for  Academic  Excellence  m  1997.  Mayew's 
No.  35  jersey  was  retired  in  1997,  and 


he  represented  UNCW  at  the  inaugural 
CAA  Legends  program  at  the  CAA  Men's 
Basketball  Championship .  Mayew  recently 
completed  his  Ph.D.  in  accountancy  at  the 
University  of  Texas. 

Gibson  ushered  UNCW's  hoops  program 
into  NCAA  Division  I  play  and  amassed 
a  194-180  record  over  14  seasons  from 
1973-86.  As  a  player,  he  led  Western 
Carolina  to  the  NAIA  national  champion- 
ship game  in  1963,  was  named  an  NAIA 
AU-American  and  helped  Team  USA  win 
a  gold  medal  at  the  1963  Pan  American 
Games  in  Sao  Paulo,  Brazil.  He  was  the 
No.  2  draft  choice  of  the  Los  Angeles 
Lakers  m  1963  and  played  one  season  of 
professional  basketball  before  turning  his 
attention  to  coaching  at  Baptist  College  in 
Charleston,  S.C.  He  came  to  UNCW  as  an 
assistant  coach  in  1972  and  then  took  over 
the  head  chair  in  1973.  During  his  tenure, 
the  Seahawks  built  a  solid  foundation  for 
their  success  on  the  NCAA  Division  I  level. 
His  first  four  D-1  teams  carved  out  a  solid 
73-35  record,  with  the  1978,  1979  and 
1980  clubs  racking  up  19  victories  apiece. 
No  other  squad  reached  that  number  until 
the  1997-98  unit  went  20-11. 


Spring  2006 


UNCW  Magazine 


by  William  Davis  '06M 


Donna  Chapa  Crowe,  director  of  the 
Center  for  Leaderstiip  Education 
and  Service,  had  put  together  ser- 
\ice  trips  for  students  before  but  never 
without  months  of  preparation.  She  made 
contact  with  an  effort  to  replant  trees  in 
a  city  park  and  talked  to  the  Red  Cross. 
However,  she  realized  that  planning  the 
complete  itinerary  would  have  to  wait 
until  she  and  four  staff  and  student  volun- 
teers actually  arrived  in  the  city  They  held 
off  until  winter  break  and  left  for  New 
Orleans  Dec.  26,  hoping  that  the}-  would 
connect  with  relief  agencies  within  the 
disaster  zone. 

"It  was  sort  of  a  leap  of  faith,"  said  Crowe. 

The  group  spent  four  days  in  the  city. 
The  first  day,  they  took  part  in  the  tree 
planting  effort.  Working  alongside  com- 
munity members,  the  students  got  their 
first  taste  of  the  destruction  that  remained 
four  months  after  the  storm  made  landfall. 
"What  used  to  be  a  thicket  was  now 
barren,"  said  student  Amber  Wilson. 

On  their  second  day,  they  wandered 
through  the  tent  city  that  still  housed 
refugees  from  the  storm.  They  came  across 
a  Christian  Coalition  group  passing  out 
meals,  clothing  and  medical  supplies  and 
assisted  them  in  iheir  efforts.  While  the  aid 
eflon  seemed  disjointed  to  the  students. 


the  citizens  remained  positive  and  com- 
muted to  rebuilding  the  city 

"Its  depressing  to  see  how  politics  can 
get  in  the  way  sometimes,"  said  Wilson. 
"Our  nation  can  go  aid  another  country 
in  a  flash.  However,  when  it  came  to  our 
own  citizens  we  had  to  first  decide  what 
branch  of  government  should  take  care  of 
the  situation." 

On  their  third  day  in  the  city,  the  team 
members  split  up  to  ride  with  the  Ameri- 
can Red  Cross's  emergency  response 
vehicles.  Between  the  five  of  them,  the 
volunteers  distributed  around  15,000  hot 
meals.  Student  volunteer  Meredith 
Wooten  said  that  the  time  with  the  Red 
Cross  was  the  most  rewarding  of  the  trip. 
Riding  around  the  city,  she  said,  allowed 
the  group  to  help  victims  first-hand  and 
see  the  extent  of  the  damage. 

"It  looked  like  it  just  happened  yesterday," 
she  said,  "I  feel  like  things  should  be 
mo\ing  faster  for  people  in  New  Orleans 
who  are  still  li\'ing  in  tents." 

Their  final  day  saw  a  tour  ol  the  city, 
including  coffee  and  bcignets  in  the 
French  Quarter  and  a  dri\ing  survey  of 
the  breached  le\'ees  and  canals  that 
contributed  to  the  flooding. 

"Woitls  can't  depict  the  de\astation  we 
saw."  Woolen  said. 


Along  with  grants  from  the  school,  stu- 
dents funded  the  trip  themselves,  cont- 
ributing S300  of  their  own  money,  said 
Crowe.  They  carried  their  own  food  and 
bottled  water  and  went  shopping  in  an 
effort  to  add  money  to  the  local  economy. 
she  said. 

"We  weren't  adding  to  the  stresses  ol  the 
community, "  said  Crowe. 

Even  under  the  severe  time  constraints. 
Crowe  said,  the  center  made  sure  to 
direct  students  toward  activities  related 
to  their  majors  and  interests.  For  example, 
one  student  who  wants  to  attend  medical 
school  toured  an  emergency  medical  clinic. 

"We  try  to  apply  the  experience  to  their 
direct  learning  with  what  is  happening  in 
the  classroom,"  said  Crowe. 

The  campus  made  other  contributions  for 
relief.  UNCW  hosted  seven  New  Orleans 
undergraduates  whose  campuses  wore 
devastated  by  the  disaster.  In  the  immedi- 
ate aftermath,  Crowe  said,  students  raised 
S3, 000  for  relief,  through  bake  sales,  a 
Mardi  Gras  party  and  other  fund-raisers, 

"This  was  just  one  ol  the  many  activities 
students  took  on  it  response  to  the  hurri- 
cane," said  Crowe. 

Caroline  Cropp  '99.  'OeM,  editor  of  @UNCW,  and 
Kai  Oliver-Kurtln  '06  contnbuted  to  this  story. 


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Spnng  2006 


hands-on  experience 

gives  athletic  training  students 

opportunity 


to  practice  what  they  learn 

by  Dana  Fischetti 


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Above  left,  Julie  Francis,  head  trainer  for 
women's  basketball  and  men's/women's 
tennis,  tapes  up  a  player's  ankle  at  the 
George  Diab  Sports  Medicine  Center. 

Above  right,  Lindsay  Rancke  works  on 
the  knee  of  UNCW  soccer  player  Dustin 
Efird  as  teammate  Juho  Karjalainen  has 
his  foot  tended  to  by  Kate  Hill  during 
post-practice  training. 

Below  left,  Susan  Lewis  works  on 
track  team  member  Colton  Weaver 
(left)  during  an  afternoon  in  the  George 
Diab  Sports  Medicine  Center.  In  the 
background,  fellow  team  member 
Andrew  Berryann  looks  on  during  his 
treatment. 

Cross  country  runner  Natalie  Kilby 
(above)  works  out  in  a  state-of-the-art 
therapy  pool  at  the  Almkuist-Nixon 
Sport  Medicine  Complex. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


^k  Ithough  the  media  relate  concerns 
/  %  about  Americans'  sedentary 
A-     X.lilestyle  and  corresponding  health 
threats  of  obesity  and  diabetes,  many 
people  are  even  more  active  than  they  have 
been  in  the  past  and  are  continuing  to  stay 
mvolved  in  athletics  to  a  later  age.  This 
group  has  created  a  large  demand  for  the 
services  of  certified  athletic  trainers. 

"So  many  people  today  want  to  stay 
healthy  and  in  shape  but  as  they  work 
to  do  that,  they  get  injured,"  said  Kirk 
Brown,  director  of  the  Athletic  Training 
Education  Program  at  UNCW  "Our  popu- 
lation used  to  be  primarily  athletes  but 
today  we  work  with  all  individuals  inter- 
ested m  health  and  fitness.  The  profession 
is  much  more  diverse  than  it  used  to  be 
and  that's  what  makes  it  challenging." 

Athletic  trainers  are  medical  professionals 
who  specialize  m  the  prevention, 
assessment,  treatment  and  rehabilitation 
ol  injuries  to  athletes  and  others  who 
are  engaged  in  everyday  physical  acti\ities. 

Students  have  to  be  prepared  to  take 
care  of  clients  who  include  adolescents, 
geriatric  patients  and  middle-aged 
weekend  warriors  in  addition  to  highly 
trained  college  and  professional  athletes. 
Brown  said. 

"We're  preparing  them  for  work  environ- 
ments that  didn't  exist  10  years  ago,  like 
sports  medicine  clinics,"  he  said.  "This  is 
my  24th  year  in  the  profession  and  the  op- 
portunities that  exist  today  are  unbelievable." 

Formerly  an  athletic  trainer  for  the  Seattle 
Seahawks  m  the  NFL,  Brown  earned  his 
doctorate  in  curriculum  and  instruction 
in  order  to  develop,  implement  and 
direct  athletic  training  programs  in  higher 
education.  He  came  to  UNCW  in  2000  to 
de\elop  an  accredited  program  in  athletic 
training,  which  was  launched  in  2002. 

Athletic  training  is  recognized  by  the 
American  Medical  Association  as  an 
allied  healthcare  profession,  and  the 
medical  background  required  for 
certification  is  extensive.  Coursework 
includes  human  anatomy  and  physiology, 
biomechanics,  evaluation  of  athletic 
injuries,  therapeutic  rehabilitation  and 
sport  and  exercise  psychology. 

In  addition,  students  are  required  to  spend 
225  hours  per  semester,  for  six  semesters, 
gaining  hands-on  experience  in  various 
clinical  settings.  Because  students  enter 
the  program  as  juniors,  the  three-year  term 
also  requires  them  to  spend  an  additional 
year  m  college.  Brown  said  this  extensive 
preparation  pays  off  for  students  when 
they  are  facing  the  profession's  board  exam 
for  certification. 


"It  is  an  incredibly  challenging  exam," 
he  said.  "The  latest  statistics  are  that  40 
percent  of  the  national  candidates  who 
sit  for  the  board  e.\am  pass  it  the  first 
time.  We  want  our  students  to  have  the 
knowledge  and  the  preparation  from  our 
program  that  enables  them  to  pass  the 
exam  and  be  ready  to  work  with  patients." 

Susan  Lewis,  a  second-year  student,  is 
doing  her  clinical  work  this  year  under 
the  supervision  of  Julie  Francis,  head 
trainer  for  the  women's  basketball  team 
and  the  men's  and  women's  tennis  teams. 
She  works  with  team  members  every  day 
who  are  in  various  stages  of  treatment 
and  rehabilitation  of  injuries,  providing 
therapeutic  measures  including  icing, 
heating,  pool  workouts,  ultrasound, 
treatments  for  pain  and  swelling  and 
stretching.  She  also  documents  each 
athlete's  injury  and  progress. 

"We  use  what  we're  learning  m  class  every 
day,"  said  Lewis.  "We  spend  a  lot  of  time 
with  the  athletic  trainers  and  with  the 
patients,  and  we  give  a  lot  of  input  into 
their  rehab  programs.  The  athletes  are 
competitive,  and  they  want  to  get  back  out 
on  the  field  of  play  so  they  have  to  trust 
you  and  be  willing  to  follow  your  judgment." 

Jay  O'Leary  is  rotating  through  monthly 
positions  with  each  of  UNCW's  sports 
teams  to  gain  broad  experience  as  a  first- 
year  student.  In  addition  to  caring  for 
injured  players,  he  assists  with  practices 
by  making  sure  players  are  hydrated,  the 
trainer's  kit  stocked  and  ready  in  case  of  an 
emergency  and  being  on  hand  to  provide 
first  aid  and  CPR,  if  necessary 

"The  time  we  spend  m  clinicals  is  great 
experience,"  said  O'Leary  "I  have  some 
friends  in  other  athletic  training  programs 
that  have  similar  curriculums,  but  they 
don't  get  as  much  hands-on  practice. 
The  more  time  you  spend  practicing,  the 
better  you  get  and  the  better  you'll  be 
when  you  graduate  and  are  working  with 
patients  every  day  That's  the  whole  goal 
ot  the  program." 

Another  goal  is  lor  students  to  learn  and 
work  in  the  best  possible  facilities  and 
have  access  to  state-of-the-art  equipment. 
Student  trainers  work  with  athletes  in 
the  George  Diab  Sports  N'ledicine  Center 
and  the  Almkuist-Nixon  Sports  Medicine 
Complex,  which  opened  in  spring  2005. 
The  Almkuist-Nixon  building  includes  a 
large  classroom  for  athletic  training  classes 
with  features  such  as  tables  that  function 
as  student  desks  but  quickly  convert  to 
clinical  exam  tables  for  hands-on  work. 

"Before  we  opened  this  building,  it  was 
challenging  to  teach  our  courses  without 
a  classroom  that  provided  a  clinical 


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environment,"  said  Brown.  "Now  we 
have  a  facility  that  allows  us  to  eflectively 
teach  clinical  information  and  give  our 
students  the  opportunity  to  practice  what 
they're  learning." 

Although  UNCW's  athletic  training 
education  program  is  still  very  young,  it 
is  rapidly  gaining  recognition  and  respect, 
according  to  Brown. 

"The  challenge  for  any  brand  new  program 
IS  getting  it  well  established  and  developing 
a  reputation,"  he  said.  "We're  starting  to 
get  that  now.  Prospective  students  are 
calling  me  for  information  now  because 
the)''ve  heard  that  we  ha\'e  a  great  program." 

The  program's  first  12  students  graduated 
in  May  2005  and  eight  have  completed 
certification.  Some  graduates  are  working 
as  athletic  trainers,  while  others  are  going 
on  to  graduate  programs  m  physical 
therapy  and  chiropractic. 

"It  says  a  lot  about  this  program  that 
our  students  are  so  successful  after  they 
graduate  and  move  on,"  said  Brown. 

Elizabeth  Kidd  '05,  one  of  UNCW's  first 
athletic  training  graduates,  passed  the 
certification  exam  on  the  first  try  and  is 
now  in  a  doctoral  program  in  physical 
therapy  at  East  Carolina  University. 

"I'm  doing  very  well  so  far  in  m\-  physical 
therapy  program,  and  1  aitrihutc  that  to 
my  undergraduate  experience,"  she  said. 
"Because  of  the  knowledge  1  already  ha\'e 
about  muscular-skeletal  conditions,  I  don't 
have  to  start  from  scratch  in  those  classes 
and  can  concentrate  more  on  subjects  that 
are  brand  new  to  me,  like  neuroscience." 

"By  having  dual  degrees  In  athletic 
training  and  physical  therapy,  I'll  be  very 
competitive  in  the  job  market,  particularly 
in  sports  medicine  ' 

Dana  Fischetti  is  the  marketing  and 
communications  consultant  for  UNCW's 
professional  schools. 


Information  Systems  graduate  Lisa  Lewis  '05. 

left,  and  Kirk  Brown,  director  of  the  Athletic 

Training  Education  Program,  look  over  a 

database  system  that  Lewis  developed  to 

track  and  generate  reports  on  clinical  hours 

served  by  athletic  training  students.  Lewis' 

twin  sister.  Susan,  is  an  athletic  training  major 


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Capstone 

course  provides  on-the-job  experience 


UNCW's  athiletic  training  program  needed 
assistance  in  tracking  student  clinical 
hours.  The  Marine  Biotechnology  Program 
at  the  Center  for  Marine  Science  wanted 
to  develop  a  way  to  better  manage  the 
research  chemicals  it  produces.  And  a 
non-profit  agency  that  serves  people  with 
developmental  disabilities  sought  help  in 
automating  its  donations  system. 

While  each  had  different  needs,  they 
were  all  met  by  working  with  Cameron 
School  of  Business  students  as  part  of 
their  coursework  for  MIS  413.  Information 
Systems  Design. 

As  the  senior  capstone  course  for 
information  systems  majors,  MIS  413 
gives  students  the  opportunity  to  use 
what  they  have  learned  in  a  professional 
situation.  Associate  professor  Tom  Janicki 
provides  mentoring  through  the  process, 
but  the  students  are  responsible  for  the 
successful  completion  of  the  project. 

"The  student  is  responsible  for  intePi/iewing 
the  client,  determining  the  client's  needs 
and  designing  and  implementing  a  solu- 
tion," Janicki  said.  "I  play  the  role  of  the 
student's  boss.  Each  student  provides  me 
with  regular  updates  on  the  progress  of 
his  or  her  project." 

Kirk  Brown,  assistant  professor  and 
director  of  the  Athletic  Training  Education 
Program,  was  a  class  client  dunng  the  fall 
2005  semester.  Lisa  Lewis,  a  student  in 
that  class  who  graduated  in  December 
2005.  helped  Brown  build  a  database  and 
reporting  system  to  track  student  clinical 
hours.  The  program  requires  each  student 
to  complete  225  clinical  hours  each 
semester  for  six  semesters,  and  those 
hours  have  to  be  accurately  tracked  both 
for  each  student's  grade  and  for  the 
program's  national  accreditation  process. 


Before  Lewis  developed  the  online  tracking 
system,  all  clinical  hours  were  tracked 
manually  on  paper. 

"The  magnitude  of  the  documentation  was 
astronomical."  said  Brown.  "I  needed  to  be 
able  to  more  efficiently  generate  reports  and 
do  quality  control  checks.  What  we  want  is 
a  summative  evaluation  of  how  students  are 
doing  in  obtaining  their  clinical  hours,  where 
they're  obtaining  them  and  how  diverse 
their  experiences  are." 

It  was  a  daunting  challenge  for  Lewis,  a 
senior  with  a  double  major  in  accounting 
and  information  systems,  because  there 
was  so  much  data  to  be  incorporated. 

"This  was  the  first  real  client  project  for  me, 
and  it  was  definitely  a  learning  experience." 
she  said.  "The  main  thing  was  to  figure  out 
exactly  what  the  client  wanted  and  what  the 
database  needed  to  do.  Also.  I  had  to  learn 
how  to  plan  and  schedule  my  time.  I  was  a 
little  overly  optimistic  in  the  beginning  as 
far  as  what  I  could  get  done  within  a  set 
amount  of  time." 

Lewis  developed  a  user  interface  that 
enables  students  to  enter  their  clinical 
hours  directly  into  the  database.  A  reporting 
tool  allows  Brown  to  generate  a  number 
of  reports  to  make  sure  students  are 
progressing  in  their  programs  and  also  to 
include  as  part  of  the  accreditation  process. 

Janicki  accepts  projects  from  university- 
related  programs  and  nonprofit  community 
organizations. 

"People  find  us  because  they've  heard 
about  the  work  we  do."  he  said.  "You 
can't  beat  the  deal  -  free  technical  help 
for  the  price  of  guiding,  mentonng  and 
student  supervision." 


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SeahawJP  Win  CAA  Title 

lAdvance  to  NCAA's 


UNCW's  men's  basketball  team  capped 
a  stellar  2005-06  season  with  Its  fourth 
Colonial  Athletic  Association  champion- 
ship and  subsequent  appearance  in  the 
NCAA  Tournament. 

The  Seahawks'  78-67  win  over  Hofstra 
University  in  early  March  nailed  down  a 
berth  to  the  NCAA  Tournament  and 
afforded  the  team  an  opportunity  to 
bask  in  the  national  spotlight. 

UNCW  dominated  the  CAA  Tournament, 
sweeping  all  three  games  by  double 
figures.  After  being  picked  to  finish  fifth 
in  the  preseason,  the  Seahawks  set  a 
regular  season  record  for  victories  and 
wound  up  with  a  school-record  25  wins 
against  just  eight  losses. 

The  Seahawks  won  their  fourth  league 
title  in  seven  years  to  earn  their  second 
trip  to  the  prestigious  NCAA  Tournament 
in  four  seasons.  UNCW  was  awarded  a 
No.  9  seed  in  the  Atlanta  Regional,  the 
highest  ever  by  a  UNCW  squad  and  the 


John  Goldsberry  flies  past  George 
Washington's  Omar  Williams  (left) 
and  Pops  Mensah-Bonsu  as  the 
Hawks  try  to  keep  pace  with  the 
^Colonials  during  th^r  NCAA  first- 
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the  eighth  seed  in  1 987.  :K 

UNCW  was  matched  up  against  No.  8 
seeded  George  Washington  University 
in  a  first-round  matchup  at  the  Greens- 
boro Coliseum.  The  Seahawks  built  an 
1 8-point  lead  early  in  the  second  half 
before  the  Colonials  forced  overtime 
and  won,  88-85. 

"It  was  a  fantastic  year  for  our 
program.  Winning  three  champion- 
ships (Black  Coaches  Invitational, 
CAA  regular  season  and  CAA  tourna- 
ment) in  one  season  is  certainly  special 
and  I  think  speaks  not  only  to  our  suc- 
cess this  year,  but  the  consistency  our 
program  has  shown  in  recent  years. 
This  group  of  seniors  was  very  special. 
They  played  a  tremendous  role  in  the 
team's  success  with  their  leadership, 
dedication  and  work  ethic,"  said  Coach 
Brad  Brownell. 


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Senior  poinf^pira  John 
Goldsberry  played  in  the       } 
NCAA  Tournament  for  the 
second  time  in  his  UNCW  career. 
He  wowed  spectators  in  his  first  i|         ■ 
NCAA  appearance  by  burying  an  ^  ;^a 
NCAA-record  eight  consecutive  three- 
point  attempts  en  route  to  26  points 
against  Maryland's  Terrapins. 

UNCW's  late-season  run  garnered  a 
plethora  of  national  media  exposure 
for  the  institution.  USA  Today  featured 
Goldsberry  on  its  front  page  on  March 
1 5,  and  Goldsberry  and  junior  T.J. 
Carter  were  featured  in  stories  by  the 
Washington  Post  and  Washington  Times. 

Brownell  has  led  the  Seahawks  to  the 
CAA  title  and  the  NCAA  Tournament 
twice  since  taking  over  the  program  in 
2002.  His  four-year  coaching  ledger 
stands  at  83-40,  the  most  wins  arjd 
highest  winning  percentage  (.680) 
recorded  by  a  coach  in  his  first  four 
seasons  with  the  program. 


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16       UNCW  Magazine 


Spring  2006 


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UNCW  CAMPUS 
MASTER  PLAN 


LEGEND 


EXISTING  BUILDINGS 


PROPOSED  BUILDINGS 

PROPOSED  UNCW 
PARKING  STRUCTURES 

PROPOSED  PARTNERSHIP 
PARKING  STRUCTURES 


PEDESTRIAN  CIRCULATION 
SIGNATURE  OPEN  SPACE 

RECREATION/ATHLETIC  FIELDS 

GREEN  SPACE 

STREAMS/LAKES/PONDS 

WETLANDS 

ROADS 

TREE  CANOPY 


UNCW  Magazine        17 


Master  plan  shapes  uncw  campus 


by  Brenda  RIegel 


Most  everyone  has  wished 
to  gaze  into  a  crystal  ball 
and  know  what  the  future 
holds,  but  it's  not  a  tactic 
anyone  would  recommend 
for  an  institution  like  the 
University  of  North 
Carolina  Wilmington. 

That's  where  the  master  planning  process 
comes  in. 

The  UNCW  Campus  K4aster  Plan  adopted 
by  the  board  of  trustees  in  January  is  both 
a  long-term  vision  for  the  campus  physical 
environment  and  a  shori-term  implemen- 
tation strategy. 

An  intensive  and  inclusive  year-long  plan- 
ning process  drew  from  the  visions  and 
experiences  of  university  faculty,  students 
and  staff  as  well  as  neighborhood,  civic  and 
business  leaders.  These  groups  were  invited 
to  participate  through  a  series  of  forums, 
town  hall  meetings  and  presentations. 

Student  Government  Association  President 
Brad  Ballou  noted  thai  students'  voices 
were  heard  on  issues  ranging  from  new 
student  housing  to  recreational  fields  to 
green  space. 

And  by  the  time  the  Faculty  Senate 
finished  discussions  at  their  September, 
November  and  December  meetings,  faculty 
felt  an  ownership  of  the  plan,  according  to 
Mark  Spaulding,  (acuity  senate  president. 
Senate  recomincndations,  including  an 
extensive  list  of  actions  UNCW  can  under- 


take to  create  a  more  sustainable  campus, 
were  incorporated  in  the  master  plan. 
Some  of  those  actions  include  erosion 
control  measures,  increased  alternative 
transportation  and  minimizing  site 
disturbance  during  construction. 

Not  all  recommendations  were  approved 
by  the  senate  or  adopted  into  the  master 
plan,  however.  A  motion  was  made  by  the 
Building  and  Grounds  Committee  to  set 
aside  200  acres  of  conservation  space,  55 
more  acres  than  proposed  in  the  master 
plan.  Steve  Emslie,  building  and  grounds 
committee  chair,  felt  it  was  important  to 
preserve  the  entire  conservation  space 
because,  "the  continued  fragmentation  of 
habitat  allows  for  fewer  and  fewer  species 
to  be  retained  within  it,  a  classic  species- 
area  relationship  in  ecology,"  he  said. 

At  the  final  vote,  senate  members  were 
almost  equally  divided  on  the  issue  and 
the  motion  did  not  carry  However,  "the 
debates  resulted  in  more  and  better  thinking 
about  master  planning  and  were  a  great 
service  to  the  university,"  Spaulding  said. 

While  listening  to  the  campus  and  its 
neighbors  was  a  primary  and  vital  part  of 
the  process,  a  space  needs  analysis  and 
traffic  and  environmental  studies  were  also 
commissioned  by  the  consultants,  Wallace 
Roberts  &  Todd,  LLC,  to  help  guide  their 
recommendations. 

The  master  plan  executix'c  summary  states, 
"As  revealed  in  the  space  needs  analysis 
prepared  by  Paulien  and  Associates  as  pan 
of  the  master  plan  study,  UNCW  currently 
operates  with  24  percent  less  space  per 
full-time  equivalent  student  than  other 
UNC  comprehensive  universities,  yet 
serves  32  percent  more  students." 


The  master  planners  used  this  data  to 
outline  how  UNCW  will  need  to  expand 
and  improve  its  facilities  in  order  to  meet 
future  demand  and  compensate  for  current 
space  deficiencies. 

A  four-season  study  of  campus  natural  areas 
was  conducted  to  help  analyze  the  proper 
use  and  management  of  campus  green 
spaces.  The  plan  designates  155  acres  for 
long-term  management  and  encourages 
the  university  to  take  active  stewardship  of 
its  natural  resources  including  the  10  acres 
contained  in  the  Bluethenthal  WildQower 
Preserve  along  with  145  acres  along  the 
eastern  and  southern  edges  of  the  campus. 
According  to  the  plan,  "The  university 
commits  to  restoring  the  ecological  health 
of  these  areas  -  including  jurisdictional 
wetlands  -  to  the  greatest  extent  possible. 
In  so  doing,  the  university  safeguards  an 
invaluable  resource  for  teaching,  research 
and  recreation." 

The  traffic  study  by  Kimley-Horn  & 
Associates  led  to  strategies  in  the  master 
plan  to  reclaim  "the  campus  for  pedes- 
trians first,  reconfiguring  roadways  and 
eliminating  non-essential  vehicular  traffic 
and  parking  Irom  the  core."  Traffic  round- 
abouts and  other  enhancements  as  well 
as  an  integrated  network  of  walkways, 
dedicated  bike  paths  and  expanded  transit 
offerings  are  elements  of  these  strategies. 

Trustee  Chair  Krista  S.  Tillman  described 
the  master  plan  as  a  living  document 
iiieam  to  guide,  not  bind,  decisions  about 
luture  campus  growth.  .\nd  it  should  be 
noted  that  all  of  the  proiects  recommend- 
ed in  the  plan  are  possible  only  as  lunding 
becomes  available.  Bearing  that  in  mind, 
how  is  the  campus  expected  to  look  in  a 
few  years?  How  will  the  master  plan 
shape  UNCW? 


18       UNCW  Magazine 


Spnng  2006 


Redesigned 

Campus 

Commons 


Four  L-Shaped 
Buildings  create 
an  East-Campus 
Commons 


Science 
Laboratory  Building 


Academic 
Infill  along 
Chancellor's  Walk 


Chancellor's 
Walk 


Additions  to 
King  Hall 


The  campus  will  be  denser. 

New  buildings  will  fill  in  the  gaps  in  the 
core  of  campus  rather  than  sprawling  at 
the  edges.  The  master  plan  recommends 
a  total  of  14  new  academic  buildings, 
expansion  of  Randall  Library,  new  per- 
forming arts  and  convocation  centers 
and  additions  to  several  buildings. 

Buildings  may  be  taller. 

While  retaining  the  neo-Georgian  archi- 
tectural style,  four-story  buildings  in  the 
academic  core  would  yield  more  square 
footage  from  less  land. 

More  students  will  live 
on  campus. 

In  addition  to  the  Phase  II  of  student 
apartments  already  slated  for  comple- 
tion in  2007,  five  new  residence  halls  are 
also  recommended.  These  facilities  would 
bring  the  university's  on-campus  popula- 
tion to  approximately  35  percent  of  the 
student  body,  one  of  UNCW's  strategic 
objectives.  More  students  living  on 
campus  will  bring  the  need  for  more 
student-support  and  activity  areas 
including  more  recreation  fields  and 
expansions  to  Wagoner  Dining  Hall 
and  the  Student  Recreation  Center 


A  pedestrian-first  culture 
will  be  encouraged. 

New  pedestrian  corridors  will  include 
traditional  sidewalks,  meandering  trails 
and  greenways  and  substantial  aesthetic 
improvements  to  Chancellor's  Walk  and 
the  Commons.  Perimeter  and  off-campus 
parking  and  expanded  on-campus 
shuttles  will  also  contribute  to  this  effort. 

A  loop  road  will  circle  the 
outer  campus. 

The  loop  that  would  reduce  vehicular 
traffic  in  the  campus  core  will  be 
created  by  utilizing  existing  roads  and 
adding  a  section  from  Riegel  Road, 
between  the  athletic  fields  and  Greene 
Track  and  Field  to  intersect  with  Hamilton 
and  Hurst  Drives. 

Campus  green  spaces  will  be 
better  managed  and  used. 

The  plan  states,  "although  UNCW  is  a 
land-locked  metropolitan  university  its 
campus  is  blessed  with  an  abundance  of 
green  space."  Proposed  changes  include 
developing  the  College  Road  buffer  area 
into  a  gateway  garden  with  well-designed 
shrub  and  tree  beds,  meandering  trails 
and  ponds  that  would  encourage  its  use 
for  recreation.  Fencing  around  the 
Bluethenthal  Wildflower  Preserve  would  be 
removed  and  pedestrian  trails  and  board- 


1 .  The  cultural  arts  building  on  the  corner  of  Randall 
and  Reynolds  drives  is  scheduled  to  be  open  for 
classes  this  fall.  It  will  house  the  music  and  art 
departments  and  theatre  program. 

2.  The  computer  information  systems  classroom 
building  on  the  academic  core  is  viewed  from  the 
University  Union.  Construction  will  be  completed 
by  September 

3.  Consistent  with  the  university's  strategic  vision 
of  an  "intimate  learning  environment  for 
undergraduates."  the  master  plan  concentrates 
academic  and  academic  support  facilities  in  the 
core  of  campus,  along  Chancellor's  Walk. 

Photos  by  Eric  Howell 


walks  added,  taking  care  not  to  disturb 
the  habitat.  The  140-acre  east  campus 
conservation  area  would  serve  as  a  model 
habitat  for  education  and  research  while 
also  recreational  use  with  interpretive  trails. 

Millennial  campus 
opportunities  will 
be  explored. 

Several  options  for  public-private  part- 
nerships are  outlined  in  the  plan.  A  new 
science-related  millennial  campus  is  pro- 
posed north  of  Reynolds  and  Cahill  drives 
which  could  include  up  to  five  buildings  to 
house  academic  and  research  facilities  as 
well  as  private  research  and  office  spaces. 
A  millennial  campus  tennis  center  is  pro- 
posed east  of  Greene  Track  and  Field  that 
would  include  a  clubhouse,  center  court, 
1 2  outdoor  courts,  nine  indoor  courts  and 
a  600-space  parking  deck. 

If  implemented,  the  recommendations  in 
the  master  plan  would  be  accomplished 
over  the  next  decade  in  two  flexible 
phases.  Phase  I,  roughly  2005-10,  calls 
for  the  construction  of  four  academic 
and  support  buildings  and  the  student 
apartments  mentioned  previously  The 
buildings  are  defined  as  the  School  of 
Nursing  and  Health  Science  Professions 
building,  academic  classroom  building, 
science  laboraton/  building  and  Randall 
Library  expansion. 

"Implementation  of  this  ambitious  master 
plan  will  require  continued  campus  discus- 
sion and  additional  resources.  The  end 
result  will  allow  us  to  have  the  best  of  both 
worids:  the  infrastructure  typically  seen  in 
a  large  research  university,  combined  with 
the  intense  undergraduate  educational 
experience  characteristic  of  a  small  private 
college.  This  is  the  unique  identity  we 
will  shape  for  ourselves,"  said  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo. 

Brenda  Riegel  is  the  marketing  and 
communication  specialist  with  the  UNCW 
Division  for  Business  Affairs. 


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UNCW  Magazine 


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Scholarship 

reflects 
Kenan's  love 

for  UNCW 


Owen  Kenan 


The  late  Owen  Graham  Kenan  held  a  special 
place  in  his  heart  for  Wilmington  and  UNCW. 

"My  brother  Owen  loved  family  and 
history,"  Tom  Kenan  said.  "He  lived  in 
Wilmington  after  college,  had  many  friends 
there  and  met  his  bride  there.  Growing  up, 
we  spent  the  summers  at  Wrightsville  Beach 
and  our  old  Kenan  relatives  lived  there 
(in  Wilmington)  until  the  late  1 960s.  He  felt 
Wilmington  was  his  real  home." 

Owen  Graham  Kenan  attended  UNCW  in 
the  late  1 960s.  As  a  successful  business- 
man and  philanthropist  with  Kenan  family 
companies  and  charitable  organizations,  he 
served  on  the  UNCW  Board  of  Trustees  from 
1 995  to  2002,  following  a  three-year  mem- 
bership on  the  Foundation  Board.  He  died  in 
September  2002  at  age  58. 

In  his  memory,  his  family  has  established 
the  Owen  Graham  Kenan  Scholarship,  a 
merit  award  to  assist  graduate  students 
enrolled  in  the  marine  biology  program. 

"He  loved  UNCW  so  much.  We  just  thought 
it  would  be  a  nice  tribute  to  him,"  said  his 
wife.  Sterling  H.  "Squirty"  Kenan.  "He  was 
very  interested  in  marine  biology."  Many  of 
his  friends  and  organizations  with  whom 
he  had  relationships  have  also  made  gen- 
erous contributions  to  the  scholarship 
to  honor  him.  It  is  one  of  the  university's 
est  prestigious  awards,  covering  the  full 
St  of  in-state  tuition,  mandatory  fees  and 
books  for  each  recipient.  Students  must 
demonstrate  exceptional  academic  ability  to 
be  considered  for  the  scholarship. 

"Our  M.S.  in  marine  biology  program  is  well 
established  and  enjoys  an  international 
reputation,  so  we  find  ourselves  competing 
for  students  with  some  of  the  top-notch 
research  institutions  in  the  country,"  said 
Robert  Roer,  dean  of  the  Graduate  School. 

"Our  Ph.D.  program  in  marine  biology  is 
relatively  new  and  must,  therefore,  com- 
pete with  more  established  programs.  The 
Owen  Kenan  Scholarship  will  enable  us 
to  more  effectively  vie  for  the  most  highly 
qualified  and  sought-after  students." 


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Britt  Preyer  (right)  at  a 
Board  of  Visitors  reception 


y  students 
yer's  gift 

Bnti  Preyer,  a  UNCW"  Board  of  Visitors 
member,  has  endowed  the  Preyer  Family 
Scholarship  for  undergraduate  students 
majoring  in  marine  biolog}'.  This  merit 
scholarship  honors  the  Preyer  family's 
commitments  to  public  senice  and  envi- 
ronmental protection. 

Britt  credits  his  father,  the  late  L.  Richardson  Preyer,  and  his  sister, 
Jane  Preyer,  with  inspiring  his  interest  in  consen'ation.  His  sister  is 
die  director  of  the  N.C.  Emironmental  Defense  Fund.  His  father  was 
a  successful  lawyer,  judge,  banker,  teacher  and  U.S.  Congressman. 

"1  love  the  coast  and  I  know^  how  important  it  is  to  protect  it,"  Preyer 
said.  "I  am  impressed  with  the  high-quality  research  undenvay  in 
marine  biology  at  UNCW.  Many  bright  students  want  to  attend 
UNCW  to  participate  in  that  research.  With  this  scholarship,  I  am 
helping  the  university  educate  tomorrows  marine  biologists." 


As  a  leading  university  in  the  South,  UNCW  offers  the  powerful 
learning  experiences  gifted  students  seek. 

These  students  enrich  the  intellectual  climate  on  campus;  the\'  make 
classes,  research  and  other  programs  more  challenging  -  and  more 
rewarding  -  for  all  students  and  the  faculty.  To  attract  and  retain 
gifted  students,  UNCW  must  significantK-  increase  the  number  and 
quality  of  its  merit  scholarships. 

"The  top  high  school  seniors  toda)-  ha\e  extraordinan,-  resumes  -  m 
academics,  leadership  and  extracurricular  activities  -  and  they 
typically  have  choices  as  far  as  which  college  to  attend.  Gi\'en  the 
competition  for  these  students  across  universides,  it  is  terrific  that 
UNCW  has  set  endowing  more  merit  scholarships  as  a  priority,"  said 
Kate  Bruce,  director  of  the  Honors  Scholars  Program. 

"It  is  always  a  shame  to  hear  one  of  these  incredible  prospective 
students  say  that  he  or  she  would  really  like  to  attend  UNCW.  but 
another  school  has  offered  much  more  recognition  ol  their  academic 
achievement  through  financial  support.  With  an  increase  in  merit 
scholarships,  UNCW  will  hear  a  different  ston."  she  said. 

Contributions  can  be  given  in  honor  or  memon  ol  a  lamily  member 
or  friend,  a  fa\'orite  facuk\-  or  staff  inember.  Gifts  to  the  alumni  as- 
sociation help  fund  1 5  scholarships  each  year.  For  more  inlormation 
.ibout  giving  opportunities,  please  contact  univeisilx'  adxancenienl  at 
^'10.962.3751  or  visit  www.uncw.edu/ad\ancenienl 


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GIVING  MATTERS 


Merit  scholarshio  aives  others  ODOortunity  to  learn 


The  late  Harriet  Hunter  Johnson  never  had  the  opportunity  for  a 
formal  education. 

She  did  ho\ve\'er  inherit  significant  property  in  southern  New  Hanover 
County  from  her  grandfather  Henr)-  Alexander  Martindale,  a  suc- 
cessful vegetable  farmer,  when  he  died  in  191 1.  He  hoped  his  grand- 
daughter would  use  the  land  to  afford  an  education,  according  to 
Roger  Home,  Johnsons  cousin.  Circumstances,  including  World  War 
I  and  the  Great  Depression,  derailed  her  opportunities,  he  said. 

Instead,  Johnson,  her  mother  (until  her  death  in  1948)  and  a  female 
cousin  eked  out  a  frugal  li\'ing  from  the  property  by  raising  and  sell- 
ing flowers,  plants,  grapes  and  timber.  In  the  late  1960s,  Johnson 
sold  most  of  the  farm,  but  she  and  her  cousin  continued  to  live  on  a 
portion  of  the  Martindale  property  until  their  deaths. 

When  Johnson  died  in  October  2001  at  age  106,  she  left  a  substantial 
portion  of  her  estate  to  UNCW  to  establish  a  merit  scholarship.  The 
Henry  Alexander  Martindale  Honors  Scholarship,  named  in  memory 
of  her  grandfather,  will  help  the  Honors  Scholars  Program  attract 
and  retain  gifted  students. 


"She  would  be  ver)'  proud  and  humbled  to  help  the  university  and 
young  people  in  this  way,"  Home  said.  "1  am  sure  her  grandfather 
would  be  proud  and  grateful  that  since  Cousin  Harriet  could  not  get 
the  education  that  he  desired  for  her,  she  was  able  to  use  what  he 
had  left  to  her  to  benefit  others  in  getting  an  education." 

In  her  later  years,  Johnson  was  an  invaluable  resource  to  public  his- 
torians at  UNCW.  The  university  conducted  an  archaeological  dig 
on  the  farm  to  learn  more  about  its  histor)-,  buildings  and  inhabitants, 
and  extensively  intemewed  Johnson  to  record  her  oral  histor)'. 

"She  could  recite  details  from  the  past  that  I  could  substantiate  with 
research.  I  thought,  "This  is  a  gold  mine,'"  recalled  Mims  '81,  '03M. 
who  interviewed  Johnson  to  prepare  her  master's  thesis  m  his- 
tory. "She  was  very  lively  and  endearing.  You  couldn't  help  but 
be  moved  by  her  stories." 

Interested  in  contributing  to  UNCW  through  an  estate  gift?  Contact 
Chris  Clapp,  planned  giving  director,  at  910.962.3214. 

stones  by  Andrea  Weaver,  communications  and  marketing  manager  for 
University  Advancement 


by  the 


V>  I  j'tvi       -  Average  freshman  merit 
award  at  UNCW 

\P\3j  I  k.      -  Average  freshman  merit 
award  at  similar  public 
institutions 


Percentage  of  UNCW  freshmen  who 
received  merit  awards 

Percentage  of  freshmen  at  similar 
universities  who  received  merit  awards 

(figures  are  for  the  2004-05  academic  year) 


1 .  Russ  LaBelle,  chair  of  the 
UNCW  Foundation  Board 
met  Heather  Clayburn, 
a  Leutze  Merit  Scholarship 
recipient.  The  foundation 
established  the  scholarship. 

3.  Leisa  Meeting,  recipient  of 
the  Mae  Rachel  Freeman 
Endowed  Scholarship,  is 
pictured  with  the  Freeman 
family. 

3.  Melanie  James,  who 
received  a  nursing 
scholarship  from  the  Forty 
&  Eight  of  the  American 
Legion  Nursing,  gets  a  hug 
from  Ben  Halterman. 

4.  Cissie  Bridger  (center), 
president  of  the  Friends 
of  UNCW  is  pictured 
with  the  organization's 
scholarship  recipients 
Mary  Patman  (left)  and 
Matthew  Weissenbach. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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ALUMNI  NEWS 


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As  UNCW  alumni,  we  have  many  reasons  to  be  proud.  The  latest  is  that  UNCW 
was  ranked  No.  32  in  KIplinger's  100  Best  Values  in  Public  Colleges. 

As  our  university  continues  to  soar,  so  do  its  alumni.  The  alumni  association  is 
creating  new  programs  and  events  that  continue  to  connect  you  to  UNCW.  We 
held  a  pre-concert  picnic  during  Family  Weekend,  our  first  dinner  and  theater,  a 
Fall  Alumni  Weekend  to  bring  alumni  back  to  campus,  and  alumni  gatherings  in 
Colorado,  Oregon,  Wisconsin,  Florida  and  Illinois. 

I  encourage  you  to  check  the  alumni  Web  site  (www.uncw.edu/alumni)  regularly  for 
our  events,  both  locally  and  across  the  country.  You  can  also  find  details  on  our 
Web  site  about  several  new  benefit  programs  for  UNCW  alumni.  Proceeds  from 
these  programs  contribute  to  our  scholarship  programs  and  support  our  events. 

Homecoming  weekend  and  our  annual  awards  dinner  were  very  successful  this 
year.  We  honored  Judge  John  Marsh  Tyson  74,  2006  Alumnus  of  the  Year: 
Dr.  J.  Marshall  Crews,  2006  Distinguished  Citizen  of  the  Year;  and  Knsten  Dunn 
'97,  Young  Alumna  of  the  Year.  Congratulations  to  all  of  them  and  please  remember 
to  send  your  nominations  for  our  2007  awards  to  the  Alumni  Relations  office:  call 
910.962.2682  for  more  information.  Nominations  must  be  received  by  July  1. 

I  want  to  personally  thank  all  alumni  who  have  given  their  time,  talents  or  mon- 
etary support  to  UNCW.  The  number  of  alumni  who  made  a  gift  to  UNCW  last  fall 
increased  42  percent  compared  to  fall  2004.  As  state  funding  becomes  a  smaller 
proportion  of  the  university's  total  budget,  your  gifts  become  even  more  critical  in 
helping  students  and  maintaining  our  rank  as  a  quality  institution.  I  am  also  proud 
to  announce  that  through  your  gifts  we  have  endowed  the  Patricia  Corcoran  Smith 
'72  Scholarship,  bringing  our  total  of  endowed  scholarships  to  five  out  of  15  that 
the  alumni  association  awards  each  year. 

Please  join  me  in  welcoming  three  new  members  to  our  board:  Sara  Hall  Cain 
'99,  '05M,  James  Carroll  '90,  and  Marcus  Smith  '96.  If  you  are  interested  in 
volunteering  to  serve  the  alumni  board  in  any  capacity,  please  contact  the 
alumni  office  at  910.962.2682. 


With  Seahawk  Spirit, 


<  Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 

Chair,  Alumni  Association  Board 


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ALUMNI  NEWS 


The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  lionored  Kristen 
"Doc"  Dunn  '97  as  Young  Alumna  of  the  Year, 
Dr.  J.  Marshall  Crews  as  Citizen  of  the  Year  and 
Judge  John  Marsh  Tyson  '74  as  Alumnus  of  the  Year. 


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Judge  John  M.  Tyson  '74,  Dr.  J.  Marshall 
Crews  and  Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97  are 
the  2006  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
award  winners. 

Tyson  was  named  Alumnus  of  the  Year 
for  outstanding  contributions  to  his 
community  through  his  professional 
success  and  civic  involvement. 

After  graduating  from  UNCW  in  1 974,  he 
taught  school  and  worked  as  a  proba- 
tion and  parole  officer  before  attending 
Campbell  University  School  of  Law.  He 
completed  his  law  degree  in  1979  and 
worked  as  a  private  attorney  and  pro- 
fessional mediator/arbitrator.  During 
this  time,  he  was  elected  to  the  Cumber- 
land County  Soil  and  Water  Conserva- 
tion District  and  was  appointed  to  the 
Cumberland  County  Joint  Planning  and 
Zoning  Board.  He  was  elected  to  the 
N.C.  Court  of  Appeals  in  2001 . 

Tyson  has  served  on  numerous  state 
boards  and  commissions  and  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  N.C.  State  Bar,  the  Virginia 
Bar,  U.S.  Court  of  Appeals  Bar  (4th  Cir- 
cuit) and  the  U.S.  Supreme  Court  Bar.  He 
is  a  colonel,  staff  judge  advocate  with 
the  U.S.  Service  Command,  Division  III. 

An  adjunct  law  professor  at  Campbell 
University  School  of  Law,  Tyson  holds  a 
Master  of  Business  Administration  from 
Duke  University  and  a  Master  of  Law  in 
Judicial  Process  from  the  University  of 


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Virginia  School  of  Law.  He  and  his  wife 
Kirby  Thomason  Tyson  '77  have  four 
children.  Their  son  Jason  also  graduated 
from  UNCW  in  2000. 

Crews  is  the  2006  Citizen  of  the  Year  and 
is  recognized  for  his  exceptional  service 
to  the  university  and  the  community. 
He  is  one  of  the  legendary  leaders  who 
shaped  UNCW  into  the  stellar  institution 
it  is  today. 

A  mathematics  professor  and  one  of 
the  institution's  original  faculty  mem- 
bers. Crews  served  as  registrar,  dean  of 
students,  academic  dean  and  director 
of  admissions.  He  is  the  author  of 
From  These  Beginnings,  a  history  of 
Wilmington  College,  as  the  university 
was  formerly  known.  Crews  holds  under- 
graduate and  graduate  degrees  from 
George  Peabody  University  and  a  doc- 
torate from  N.C.  State  University. 

Generations  of  alumni  deeply  respect 
Crews,  now  a  professor  emeritus.  He  is 
the  namesake  for  an  undergraduate  merit 
science  scholarship  and  the  Distin- 
guished Faculty  Award  presented  by  the 
alumni  association. 

Although  retired,  Crews  remains  involved 
with  the  Wilmington  College  Alumni 
'Chapter  and  actively  continues  to  support 
and  promote  the  university  by  identifying 
potential  scholarship  donors. 


Dunn  is  the  2006  Young  Alumna  of  the 
Year.  The  award  honors  individuals  who 
have  made  outstanding  contributions  to 
their  communities  through  their  profes- 
sional success  and  civic  involvement.  Men 
and  women  who  graduated  or  attended 
UNCW  within  the  past  10  years  are 
eligible  for  the  award. 

As  chair  of  the  UNCW  Cape  Fear  Alumni 
Chapter,  Dunn  has  energetically  accepted 
the  challenge  of  revitalizing  the  university's 
"hometown"  chapter.  Under  her  guidance, 
the  chapter  has  sponsored  two  socials, 
the  Grand  Slam  Jam  and  a  successful 
golf  outing/fundraiser.  Proceeds  from 
the  golf  event  supported  scholarships 
sponsored  by  the  alumni  association.  She 
is  also  a  founding  member  of  the  Earth 
Sciences  Alumni  Chapter. 

After  earning  a  bachelor  of  arts  in  geology 
with  a  minor  in  geography,  Dunn  worked 
in  the  environmental  field,  primarily  as  a 
land  surveyor.  She  and  husband  Matt, 
also  a  1997  UNCW  graduate  and  vice 
chair  of  the  Cape  Fear  Alumni  Chapter, 
established  Carolina  Residential  Realty 
in  2002.  Dunn  is  a  member  of  the 
Wilmington  Regional  Association  of 
Realtors,  the  Brunswick  County  Associa- 
tion of  Realtors,  the  Cape  Fear  Indepen- 
dent Real  Estate  Brokers  Council,  the 
N.C.  Association  of  Realtors  and  the 
Neitlonal  Association  of  Realtors.: 


CHAPTER  NEWS 


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for  all  upcoming  chapter  and  alumni  association 
sponsored  events  at  www.uncwalumnitickets.com. 
Or  contact  the  alumni  relations  office  at 
800.596.2880,  910.962.2682  or 
alumni@uncw.edu. 


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1 .  Members  of  Kappa  Alpha  Psi 
fraternity  performed  at  the 
Port  City  Step  Show  as  part  of 
Homecoming  2006  festivities. 

2.  The  African  American  Graduate 
Association  (AAGA)  hosted 
Senior  Sankofa  for  December 
graduates  at  the  School  of 
Education  building.  Sankofa  is 
a  word  in  the  Akan  languages 
of  West  Africa  that  means 
"wisdom  in  learning  from  the 
past  to  build  for  the  future" 
and  symbolizes  an  African  rite 
of  passage. 

3.  Virginia  Adams,  dean  of  the 
School  of  Nursing,  speaks  with 
nursing  alumni  who  gathered 
for  a  Homecoming  brunch  at 
Wise  Alumni  House. 

4.  Alumni  gathered  in  the  Hawks 
Nest  for  a  social  before  the 
Homecoming  game  when  the 
Seahawks  played  Northwestern 
University. 

5.  A  group  of  UNCW  alumni 
cheered  on  the  Seahawks 
when  they  traveled  to  Madison, 
Wis.,  to  play  the  Badgers. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncfiol 
Eric  Howell  /  Jason  Wheeler 


AAGA 

Senior  Sankofa  is  officially  a  huge  success! 
It  has  outgrown  Wise  Alumni  House  and 
Kenan  House;  the  fall  event  was  held  in  the 
atrium  of  the  School  of  Education  Building. 
Chapter  President  Gia  Todd  Long  '91  is  very 
thankful  for  this  growth  and  looks  forward  to 
its  continued  success. 
The  homecoming  package  for  members  of 
AAGA  was  also  successful.  A  large  number 
of  alumni  participated  in  the  events,  which 
included  the  social,  step  show  and  luncheon. 
New  this  year  was  the  main  attraction,  the 
Alumni  Gospel  Choir  Reunion,  held  Jan.  29 
at  Mt.  Zion  AME  Church. 


All  members  were  invited  to  attend  AAGA's 
April  chapter  meeting.  The  spring  Senior 
Sankofa  program  will  be  held  Friday.  May  12, 
in  the  School  of  Education  Building. 

Atlanta 

On  Feb.  11.  a  crowd  of  more  than  125  alumni 
and  friends  cheered  the  Seahawks  on  to  a 
69-57  victory  over  the  Georgia  State 
University  Panthers,  a  new  member  of  the 
CAA  conference.  They  gathered  before  the 
game  at  Mick's  in  Underground  Atlanta. 

Mark  your  calendar  tor  Saturday,  June  3. 
the  fourth  annual  Atlanta  Braves  baseball 
game  event. 


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CHAPTER  NEWS 


Baltimore  /  Washington,  D.C. 

The  chapter  is  planning  a  social  event  for  all 
Maryland  and  Washington  alumni  on  June  24 
at  Camden  Yards  to  watch  the  Baltimore 
Orioles  take  on  the  Washington  Nationals, 

A  pregame  social  will  be  held  before  the 
game.  For  more  information  regarding  the 
Baltimore  Alumni  Chapter,  please  contact 
Jeff@leefinancialassociates.com. 

California 

Alumni  living  in  California  will  soon  be  able  to 
gather  and  learn  what  new  things  have  been 
going  on  at  UNCW.  Two  socials  are  planned 
for  4  p.m.  PST  Saturday,  May  27.  The  northern 
California  social  will  be  held  at  the  Wipe  Out 
Bar  and  Grill  in  San  Francisco.  The  southern 
California  social  will  be  held  at  Rusty's  Surf 
Ranch  at  Santa  Monica  Pier,  Los  Angeles. 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

Cameron  School  of  Business  alumni  are 
invited  to  a  gathering  at  7  p.m.  Thursday, 
April  20,  in  Cameron  Hall,  room  211.  The 
chapter  will  elect  a  new  president  and  make 
plans  to  recruit  additional  leaders. 

Cape  Fear 

The  Cape  Fear  Alumni  Chapter  had  a  great 
year  in  2005.  Three  socials  were  held,  and  the 
12th  annual  Golf  Classic  provided  $1 ,000 
towards  the  general  scholarship  program. 
Chapter  members  assisted  with  numerous 
homecoming  events.  The  best  part  of  Home- 
coming 2006  was  the  announcement  that 
chapter  chair  Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97  was 
the  recipient  of  the  Young  Alumna  of  the  Year 
Award.  The  chapter  is  proud  of  "Doc"  for  her 
leadership  and  welcomes  everyone  to  send 
congratulations  to  doc@ec.rr.com. 
Upcoming  events  include  the  eighth  annual 
Grand  Slam  Jam  on  Friday,  May  5,  at  Brooks 
Field.  The  chapter  invites  area  alumni  to  the 
cookout  and  the  UNCW  men's  baseball  gave 
against  the  Delaware  Blue  Hens. 

The  chapter  has  also  scheduled  a  social  for 
1  to  5  p.m.  Sunday,  June  11,  at  the  Captain's 
Lounge  in  the  Bluewater  Grill,  Wrightsvilie 
Beach.  The  chapter  is  planning  the  next  Cape 
Fear  Golf  Classic  and  welcomes  anyone 
interested  in  being  part  of  the  golf  committee. 
Please  contact  Doc  at  doc@ec.rr.com. 

Charlotte 

The  chapter  will  host  a  meeting  at  7  p.m. 
Tuesday,  April  18  at  the  Hyatt  Chariotte, 
5501  Carnegie  Boulevard,  to  set  the  remaining 
2006  schedule  and  to  select  new  leadership 
positions.  Food  and  beverages  will  be  provided. 
Chapter  President  Meredith  Spencer  '99  is 
excited  to  see  the  support  from  the  area  and 
looks  forward  to  growing  the  chapter. 


A  social  will  be  held  at  7  p.m.  Tuesday,  June  6, 
at  Ri  Ra  Irish  Pub  on  North  Tryon  Street.  It  will 
include  a  raffle  for  UNCW  alumni  apparel. 
Please  contact  Spencer  at 
merespencer@yahoo.com  or  704.393.2425  for 
more  information  about  either  event. 

Colorado 

A  group  of  Seahawks  met  in  November  for 
a  pregame  social  at  Dolan's  Restaurant  and 
learned  about  the  positive  growth  at  UNCW 
and  exchanged  many  memories  of  campus 
life.  They  then  cheered  on  the  Seahawks  who 
played  the  Colorado  Buffaloes  at  the  Coors 
Light  Center.  Although  the  Buffaloes  won  the 
game,  the  UNCW  alumni  had  a  lot  of  fun  at 
the  event.  The  group  is  interested  in  having 
another  gathering  for  Colorado  alumni  in  2006. 

Crew  Club 

Former  and  current  crew  club  team  members 
gathered  March  18  at  the  Cape  Fear  Rowing 
Club  for  a  day  of  rowing  and  alumni  pride. 
Curt  Browder  '92,  alumni  Crew  Club  chair, 
provided  updates  with  the  current  team  and 
encouraged  all  alumni  to  support  them. 
For  more  information  with  the  Crew  Club 
alumni  chapter  contact  Browder  '92  at 
William.Browder@ace-ina.com 

Florida 

Florida  alumni  gathered  on  Feb.  28  at  the 
Tarpon  Bend  in  Fort  Lauderdale  and  on 
March  6  at  Bahama  Breeze  in  Orlando.  At 
each  event,  Todd  Olesiuk  '99,  assistant 
alumni  director,  talked  about  the  growth  and 
success  that  UNCW  has  achieved.  Alumni 
made  new  acquaintances  and  reconnected 
with  old  friends. 

School  of  Nursing 

School  of  Nursing  alumni  hosted  a  brunch 
during  Homecoming.  A  group  of  20  dedicated 
supporters  gathered  at  Wise  Alumni  House 
and  made  plans  for  an  exciting  year  for  the 
School  of  Nursing  and  the  alumni  chapter. 
Dean  Virginia  Adams  announced  the  university 
is  sponsoring  "From  Trauma  to  Trial:  Beyond 
CSI,  A  Forensics  Conference"  May  18-19  at  the 
Hilton  Wilmington  Riverside.  The  conference 
is  designed  to  introduce  registered  nurses 
and  other  qualified  health  care  providers,  law 
enforcement  officers,  prosecuting  and  defense 
attorneys  to  basic  procedures  in  collection  of 
forensic  evidence.  Visit  http://www.uncw.edu/ 
dpscs/TttRegistration.htm  or  call  910.962.3195 
to  register  for  the  conference. 


Triangle 

The  Triangle  Chapter  invites  fellow 
Seahawks  to  a  social  at  7  p.m.  Tuesday, 
April  11,  at  the  Ale  House  on  Falls  of  Neuse 
Road  in  Raleigh.  Newcomers  are  encour- 
aged to  attend,  meet  chapter  members 
and  learn  more  about  upcoming  events. 
The  chapter  is  also  sponsoring  a  Durham 
Bulls  outing  on  Saturday,  April  22. 

For  more  information  about  the  Triangle 
Chapter,  contact  Steve  Hailey  '92  at 
stephen.hailey@ubs.com. 

Watson  School  of  Education 

Over  the  last  few  years,  the  chapter  has 
awarded  two  scholarships  each  year  to 
education  majors  who  exemplify  excellent 
scholastic  performance.  Now  the  chapter 
wants  to  endow  the  Watson  School  of 
Education  Alumni  Chapter  Scholarship  so 
the  tradition  will  continue,  and  members 
must  raise  $25,000  to  reach  that  goal. 
A  campaign  has  been  designed  and  will 
begin  with  personally  written  contacts  to 
fellow  alumni.  A  student  phonathon  will 
follow  the  initial  contacts,  then  Connections 
magazine  will  give  details  for  making 
contributions  to  the  fund.  The  next  chapter 
meeting  will  be  Thursday,  May  25,  in  the 
WSE  Alumni  Lounge.  For  more  information, 
contact  chapter  president  Jams  Norris  '81 
at  fjnorris@earthlink.net. 

Wilmington  College 

Wilmington  College  chapter  member  Dr. 
J.  Marshall  Crews  was  awarded  the  Citizen 
of  the  Year  Award  by  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  at  the  Homecoming  awards 
banquet  on  Jan.  27.  Please  join  Dr.  Crews 
and  other  Wilmington  College  chapter 
members  at  Jackson's  Big  Oak  Barbeque 
for  lunch  on  the  third  Wednesday  of  each 
month.  More  information  can  be  obtained  by 
contacting  Jim  Medlin  '52  at  910.791.5259. 

Wisconsin 

A  crowd  of  dedicated  alumni  gathered  in 
December  for  a  social  before  for  the 
Seahawk/Badger  game  in  Madison,  Wis. 
Todd  Olesiuk  '99,  assistant  alumni  director, 
led  this  cheering  section  and  was  supported 
by  Jason  Wheeler  '99,  '02M,  vice  chair  of  the 
association's  board  of  directors,  and  Melissa 
Everitt,  assistant  director  of  the  Seahawk 
Club.  Bill  Donlon  '99,  assistant  men's  basket- 
ball coach,  attended  the  social  and  thanked 
the  alumni  for  their  continued  support  of 
the  alumni  association  and  UNCW  athletics. 
Although  the  Badgers  won  the  game  with  a 
20-footer  at  the  buzzer,  the  Seahawks  played 
tenacious  defense  that  quieted  the  sold-out 
crowd  at  the  Kohl  Center. 


Spring  2006 


UNCW  Magazine        25 


ALUMNOTES 


1950s 


Bill  Mathias  '58  :\tired  from  the 
University  of  Soutln  Carolina  and  now 
resides  in  Lake  Murray,  S.C-.  consult- 
ing on  at-risk  youtfi.  school  safety  and 
security  He  holds  bachelor  of  business 
administration  and  Ed.D-  degrees  from 
the  Uni\'er5it\"  of  Georgia  where  he 
founded  the  campus  police.  He  also 
founded  the  College  of  Criminal  Justice 
at  the  University  of  South  Carolina, 
where  he  sen'ed  as  dean  for  19  years 
and  taught  for  nine  more. 


1960s 


Elaine  Henson  '67  developed  a 
program  titled  "Postcards  and  Photo- 
graphs: Glimpses  of  Historic  Carolina 
Beach.  Part  1," 

Lynda  McLean  '67  retired  from  the 
"ibrk  L.ount\-  School  Dnision  after  33 
years  as  a  high  school  English  teacher 
She  now  works  part-time  as  a  librar\' 
assistant  at  the  Poquoson  Public  Libran- 
in  \'irginia. 


1970s 


Sit  Right  Here  by  Me 


^ 


Susan  Block  '71 

jHiblished  a  book  of 
light  verse  titled  5il 
Right  Hen-  hv  \k 

Robert  Rehder '72 

i>  llie  tlircclor  ol  lllc 
lames  Sprum  Com- 
munity College  Small 
Business  Center 

John  Watson '72  is 

vice  president  at  the 
Charlotte  office  of 
Carpenter,  Cammack 
and  Associates  Inc.. 
specializing  in  bond- 
ing and  insurance  for  contractors 

Charlie  Maultsby  '73,  owner  of 
Red  Dog's  in  Wnghtsville  Beach,  was 
featured  in  a  UNCW  alumni  profile  m 
Lumina  .W  ■ 

Jackie  Floyd  Richardson  '76  ic- 

cei\ed  her  National  Board  Certification 
in  early  childhood  education.  She  is 
pursuing  a  Master  of  Education  degree 
in  literacy  at  Queens  University  of 
Charlotte  and  is  the  K-2  curriculum 
coordinator  for  New  Hanover  County 
Schools. 

Bruce  Shell  '77  is  county 
iMM.i'ji  I  liir  \V\\  I  lanowT 


Paul  Dempsey  '78  it 

^  ei  ved  a  Doctor  of  Pharmacy 
degree  from  UNC  Chapel 
llill  Dec.  18,2005.  He  is  a 
pharmac)'  director  for  Hot 
Springs  Health  Program  in 
M.irsllill 


Shell 


is  e.\ecuti\'e  director  of  enrollment 
management  and  marketingat  Sa\annah 
Technical  College 


1980s 


Gail  Eubanks  '79  |Mcsideiu  ol  the 
Savannah  .Advertising  Pederaiion,  an 
association  of  advertising  and  niarkel- 
ing  professionals  in  Savannah.  Ga.  She 


Christopher  Shove  '80  i>  a  dean 
and  executive  director  at  Missouri 
Western  State  University  in  Dear- 
born. His  article  titled  "Emerging 
Stale  Policies  for  Space  Commerce " 
was  published  in  the  Sage  Ecouomw 
Development  Quafterh. 

William  Barriger  '81  of  Taylors\ille 
IS  director  ol  operations  lor  Food  SafetN" 
Solutions- 

Ricky  Watkins  '81  is  assistant  super- 
iniendent  tor  human  resources  for 
Richmond  County  Schools. 

Linda  Wells  '81  was  named  the  Wal- 
lace-Rose Hill  High  School  Teacher  of 

the  ^"e.ir 

Suzanne  Cooey  Murray  '84  is  a 

faculty  program  coordinator  for  busi- 
ness and  office  technolog)'  at  Piedmont 
Technical  College.  In  2005,  she  was 
named  Faculty  Educator  of  the  Year. 

Sterling  Ashby  '85  is  a  meteorologist 

liM  \.\-\  III  R.vkledgc  Fla. 

Shelley  Ray  IHambalek  '85  earned 
project  management  professional  certi- 
fication from  the  Project  Management 
Institute.  She  is  a  project  manager  in 
the  information  technolog)'  depart- 
ment at  the  Nature  Conservancy  in 
Kailua,  Hawaii  Stephen  Hambaiek 
'83  is  an  environmental  scientist 
with  FEM.A 

Nicholas  Parker  '86  of  Chapel  Hill 
ua?  pionuucd  to  utilities  engineer 
with  the  Orange  Water  Sewer  Aulhor- 

ilv  m  September  2005 

Carl  Crabtree  '87  is  the  propnetor  of 
ERA  Coastal  Properties  m  Kilty  Hawk. 
His  Web  site  is  \n\'\vcarlcrablree.com. 

Mary  McAllister  '87  is  ihe  principal 

ol  Mlverdale  tlcmentarv'  School  in 
Jackson\ille 

William  van  der  Meulen  '87  «.!s 
elcticd  a^  Mall  IVi.^on  ol  ihc  Year  at 
Nash  Community  College  in  Spring 
Hope,  where  he  is  outreach  coordina- 
tor. He  was  also  nominated  for  the 
N-C.  Community  College  Staff  Person 
ol  I  he  'iVar  award 

Frank  Smiley  '87  earned  a  docior- 
aie  in  physical  therapy  from  the 
Unnersity  of  St.  Augustine  and  is  the 
head  physical  ihcrapisl  at  Northern 
Reh.ibilii.inon  in  Mount  .Airy 

Bill  Hall  '88  I  liead  coach  for  the 
Xonhwood  High  School  football 
team  in  Piiisboro.  The  leani  won  its 
first  conlerence  champion.ship  in  3i 
years  in  2005,  coming  off  a  34-27 
season  thai  had  the  second  most  wm,- 
in  school  historv 


Christopher  Haynes  '89 

social  studies  at  Columbia  Middle 

School  in  .Ashe\ille 

Jeffrey  Roberson  '89  f  Denver  is 
vice  president  ol  sales  lor  Mede.vus 
Inc..  a  company  that  distributes 
prescription  and  over-the-counter 
products. 


1990s 


Marjorie  "Beth"  Gregg  Robinson 

'90  IS  in  pnvaie  practice  mental  health 
specializing  in  trauma  in  Ocala.  Fla. 
Her  Web  site  is  uvwvserenityocala.com. 

Billy  Hinson  '90  is  a  financial  ad\isor 
with  Memll  L\Tich  in  Raleigh. 

Joel  Joyce  '90  is  vice  president. 
business  banking  officer,  with  The 

Bank  ol  Wilmington. 

Sandra  Burk  '91 M  won  the  kaak 
Walton  League  of  Amencas  Book  of  the 
Year  Award  for  her  recently  published 
Let  the  Rner  Run  Silver  Again. 

Rovert  Leavitt  '91 M  was  reap- 
pointed to  the  Brunswick  Community 
College  Board  of  Trustees  by  Gov. 
Mike  Easley 

Mark  Samples  '91  is  a  special 
agent  with  the  Department  of  Home- 
land SecuruN's  Marine  Investigation 
Division 

Elizabeth  Thigpen  '91  is  a  health/ 
ph)5ieal  cducaikdi  leacliei  at  Beulasille 
Elemeniar)'  School  in  Richlands. 

Rahn  Adams  '92  coauthored  N'igiit 
LyliLs.  Uoll.  the  Blues  and  the  Brown 
Mountain  Light  with  his  wife  Timbcrley. 
He  teaches  English  at  Watauga  High 
School  m  Boone 

Curt  Browder  '92  of  Pcnn  AC  Row- 
ing Association  is  the  Schuylkill 
Navy  Coach  of  the  Year  for  2005. 
He  coached  both  a  men's  pair  with 
coxswain  and  a  pair  without  at  the 
2005  World  Championships  in 
Gifu.  Japan.  Seven  of  the  21  athletes 
he  coached  last  year  made  the  U.S. 
Rowing  Championship  Team 

Traci  Batten-Radford  '92  ua^  a 

guest  pertormer  at  the  Johnston  Com- 
munil\  College  Counlrv-  Music  Show- 
case "Here's  to  the  Red .  White  and  Blue" 
held  in  June  2005. 

Windy   Arey   Kent   '92   is   the 

cdiu.uion  luraioi  ,u  the  North  Caro- 
Iin.i  .Vqu.inuni  .it  Pine  Knoll  Shores. 
Christopher  Kent  '93  is  an  envi- 
ronmental healih  specialisi  with  the 
Pamlico  County  Healih  Department. 
The\  reside  in  Arapahoe 

Christopher  Card  '93  is  director  of 

goll  .11  ihc  1  .iikII.iII  I  ounUT  Club 

Randolph  Edvifards  '93  is  a  trauma 

-iiigciMi  ,ii  ILuilord  Hospital,  an 
altiliateo!  the  L'niversityo!  Connecticut. 
He  completed  general  surgery  iraining 
at  Yale  Unuersiiv  in  2005. 


Lynne  Haase  Evans  '93  of  Etowah 
received  a  master's  degree  in  librarv- 
science  from  East  Carolina  University 
in  May  2005.  She  leaches  fifth  grade  in 
Henderson  County. 

Eric  Freund  '93  is  an  attorney  in  the 
employment  law  personnel  section  of 
the  Colorado  Attorney  General's  Office- 
Mike  Kirkley  '93  o\™er  of  Wrights- 
ville  Beach  Supply  Company,  was 
featured  in  a  UNCW  alumni  profile  in 
Lunnna  .Wus. 

David  Rose  '93  is  a  faculty  member 
and  technolog)"  integration  specialist  at 
the  Landon  School  in  Bethesda.  Md. 

James  Barnhill  '94  was  named  the 
Durham  Ja)  cees  'loung  Educator  of  the 
Year  and  the  North  Carolina  Jaycees' 
Young  Educator  of  the  Year.  He  is  in 
his  1  Ith  year  teaching  kindergarten  at 
Forest  \'iew  Elementar)'  in  Durham. 

Beth  Oliver  Briley  '94  is  the  manager 
ol  regulator)  compliance  at  AMEC 
BioPharmaceuticals. 

Shannon  Davis  '94  is  the  market- 
ing director  lor  Oak  Hollow  Mall  in 
High  Point 

Polly  Rowell  Godwin  '94  is  \ice 
president  and  owner  of  Specialty  Liv- 
ing Inc.  which  includes  three  Iniemei 
companies;  wivwspecialtyliring.com, 
w-\\-w.kineticfountains.com  and  wavvv 
picnicfun.com. 

Ruth  Ann  Herbert  '94,  '96M  is  an 

Engli>h  leather  at  Cumberland  Health 
and  Life  Sciences  High  School,  a 
healih-ihemed.  community-based 
small  school  designed  to  prepare 
students  for  post-secondary  education 
and  health  related  careers.  It  is  one  of 
the  New  Schools  Projects  funded  b\- 
Microsoll  lounder  Bill  Gates. 

Tandy  Lowder  '94  was  named  2005 
Safety  Director  of  the  Year  by  the  N.C. 
Trucking  .Association  Safely  Manage- 
ment Council.  She  is  safely  director 
tor  West  .Atlantic  Transportation  Corp. 
in  Concord. 

Angela  Amo  '95  of  Oneida.  NY. 

>ianctl  licr  own  compan)',  .Angelo 
.Amo  Design,  that  designs  handmade 
jewelry  from  semi-precious  gems, 
cnstal  and  glass.  A  piece  from  her 
line  w  as  included  in  the  gill  bag  given 
to  celebnt)'  auendees  ai  the  Emmy 
.Awards.  The  compan)''s  Web  sue  is  at 
w\v-wangelaarno.com 

■Assistant  vice  president  and  senior 
linancial  advisor  wiih  \lcnill  I.Mich  in 
Greensboro,  Brian  Coghill  '95  w,is 
named  complex  s.ilcs  manager  lor  ihc 
Cireaier  tarolina  complex.  Heather 
Swain  Coghill  '96  is  programs  coor- 


II, M,!    P.l 


>  hool 


Leigh  Etheridge  '95  ^i.iduated 
magna  cum  l.iudc  witti  a  Master  of 
Business  .Administration  degree  in 
healthcare  management  from  the  L'ni- 


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mmm 


ALUMNOTES 


2000s 


versity  of  Phoenix.  She  is  director  of 
finance  for  Granville  Medical  Center 
in  Oxford  and  is  pursuing  certification 
as  a  healthcare  financial  profession 
through  the  Healthcare  Financial 
Management  Association. 

Dennis  Gillikin  '95  received  a 
masters  degree  in  science  industrial 
technolog}'  with  a  concentration  in  in- 
dustnal  distnbution/logistics  from  East 
Carolina  Uni\'ersity  in  December  2005. 
He  is  a  logistics  management  specialist 
with  NAVAIR  in  Cherr)'  Point. 

Dana  Hall  '95  is  a  choir  teacher  at 
Anderson  Elementary  and  Pamlico 
Middle  schools 

Anna  Parry  Jackson  '95  was  ap- 
pointed marketing  director  for  the  Jim- 
my \'  CclebniN'  Golf  Classic  in  Car)- 

Eric  Lapsansky  '95  teaches  social 
studies  and  coaches  \'arsity  soccer  for 
the  Brecks\"ille-Broad\iew  Heights  Cit\" 
Schools  in  Ohio 

Jessica  Matthes  '95,  '98M  earned 
a  Ph.D.  in  clinical  psychoiog)'  with 
a  concentration  in  neuropsychol- 
ogy from  Drexel  University  in  2004. 
She  has  a  postdoctoral  fellowship 
in  clinical  neuropsychology  with 
Barrow  Neurological  Institute  at  St 
Joseph's  Hospital  and  Medical  Center 
in  Phoenix.  .Ariz 

Phillip  Mills  III  '95  was  promoted  to 
manager  in  the  Wilmington  office  of 
Pittard,  Perr)"  and  Crone  Inc 

Renee  Pagoota  '95  is  pursuing  a 
masters  degree  in  reading  education 
at  Appalachian  State  University  She 
is  a  teacher  in  the  Catawba  County 
School  Distnct. 

Lisa  Snyder  '95  was  deployed  to  the 
Persian  Gulf  as  a  ship's  nurse  and  now 
works  as  the  nurse  manager  for  the 
Intensive  Care  Unit  at  the  U.S.  Na\7 
Hospital  in  Guam.  She  is  also  working 
on  her  master's  degree  as  a  critical 
nurse  specialist  through  the  Na\y 

Ginger  Davis  '96  was  awarded  a 
Fulbright  Award  to  study  in  '^'ietnam 
for  10  months.  The  Temple  Univer- 
sity doctoral  student  plans  to  pursue 
research  relating  to  U.S.  foreign  rela- 
tions with  modern  Vietnam,  U.S.  race 
relations  and  West  Africa.  She  was 
featured  in  a  story  that  appeared  in 
the  Sept.  7,  2005,  issue  of  the  Wilson 
Daily  Times. 

Robert  Partin  '96  earned  a  Master 
ol  Education  degree  m  health  admin- 
istration from  East  Carolina  University. 
He  is  a  physical  education  teacher  at 
Heritage  Middle  School  in  Wake  Forest 
and  head  basketball  coach  at  Wakefield 
High  School 

Greg  Wahl  '96  is  an  environmental 
manager  with  the  State  of  South  Car- 
ohna's  Office  of  Coastal  and  Resource 
Management  in  Charleston. 


Matthew  Brecht  '97  is  a  sales  repre- 
sentjiivc  with  the  turf  and  ornamental 
team  of  Syngenta  Professional  Products 
in  Sylacauga,  Ala 

Tamara  Kemp  '97  works  as  an 
accountant  with  Collins  &  Kemp  in 
Wilmington  and  Fairmont 

Dan  McGraw  '97  is  a  sculptor  and 
an  iherapi>i  m  the  developmental  dis- 
abilities field  in  Hickor)'.  His  work  was 
featured  at  the  Silver  Coast  Winer)-  m 
Ocean  Isle  Beach  in  November  2005. 

Amy  Raynor  '97  earned  a  Master 
of  Arts  degree  m  Christian  counseling 
from  the  Southeastern  Baptist  Theo- 
logical Seminary  m  Wake  Forest 

Karen  Williams  '97  lives  in  Mebane 
on  .1  1  T-a^rc  larni  \Mth  two  horses 

Michael  Lewis  '98  is  a  physicians 
assbtant  with  the  Duplin  Medical  As- 
sociation in  Warsaw. 

Rebecca  Cotterill  Ramey  '99  and 

her  husband.  Scott  '98  ..I  Xcriuin 
Hill,  Va.,  spent  a  year  in  Munich, 
Germany,  where  Rebecca  was  an  in- 
ternational product  manager  for  MWG 
Biotech  which  produces  synthetic 
DNA.  Scott  IS  a  math  teacher  at  Carl- 
brook  School 

Danielle  Bourgeois  '99  works  as  a 
managei/bu)ct  at  Sweetwater  Surt 
Shop  in  Wilmington. 

Margaret  Jackson  '99  completed 
a  loLU"  Willi  [he  Peace  Corps  in  the 
Dominican  Republic  She  worked  as 
a  HIV/AIDS  health  instructor  for 
teachers  and  \'OUths  in  lima 

Kelly  Knowles 

'99  was  promoted 
to  director  of 
government  and 
political  affairs 
at  the  American 
Bakers  Associa- 
tion in  Washing- 
ton, DC.  She  IS 
pursuing  a  gradu- 
ate certificate  in  pohtical  action  com- 
mittees and  political  management  from 
The  George  Washington  University. 
She  is  a  member  of  the  North  Carolina 
Society  of  Washington,  the  Societ)-  of 
Bakery  Women,  Women  in  Govern- 
ment Relations  and  the  Congressional 
Women's  Golf  Association. 

Evonne  Mochon-Collura  '99M  is 

a  marine  biologist  at  die  Oregon  Coast 
.Aquarium.  A  story  in  the  Dec.  21. 
2005,  edition  of  The  Oregonitin  fea- 
tured her  work  with  the  endangered 
Vietnamese  leaf  turtle. 

Adam  Scepurek  '99  earned  a 
master's  degree  m  accounting  and  was 
promoted  to  manager  of  the  Southern 
Pines  office  of  Dixon  Huges 

Kimberly  Sims  '99  is  an  archival 
assistant  m  the  Duke  Uni\'ersity 
archives. 


Knowles 


Wendy  Pate  Croft  '00  was  certified 
as  a  graduate  gemologist  b\'  the  Gem- 
ological  Institute  of  America. 

Colleen  Donathan  Duval  '00  of 

Webster,  Texas,  was  promoted  to 
director  ol  expansion  lor  Phi  Sigma 
Pi  National  Honor  Fraternity  and  is 
responsible  for  the  development  of 
new  chapters 

Allene  Nash  '00  coaches  track  and 
field  ai  (.iranville  Middle  School  m 
Newark,  Ohio 

Emily  Parry  '00  is  the  communica- 
tions manager  for  the  Hilton  Head- 
Blul'fton  Chamber  of  Commerce 

Jeanne  Salmon  '00  of  Boston, 
Mass.,  earned  an  associate  of  science 
degree  in  dental  hygiene  from  the  New 
Hampshire  Technical  Institute 

Allan  Adams  '01  graduated  in  May 
2005  from  the  Cumberland  School  of 
La\\'  ai  Samlord  Unn'ersit)' 

Jossini  Barnes  '01  passed  the 
Certified  Public  Accountant's  exami- 
nation and  was  promoted  to  assistant 
manager  in  KPMG's  internal  auditing 
department.  KPMG  is  located  in  the 
Ca)'man  Islands 

Nathan  Capestany  '01  a  platoon 
leader,  2nd  lieutenant,  with  the  U.S. 
Army,  fighting  in  Samarra,  Iraq,  with 
the  3-69  Armor  Battalion,  1st  Bngade 
Combat  Team.  3rd  Infantr)'  Dmsion. 

Mark  Gray  '01  works  with  the  Social 
Security  Administration  in  Baltimore, 
as  part  of  Homeland  Security  oversee- 
ing secunt)'  for  offices  throughout  the 
countn- 


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^B       wit    ^       duction  manager 

a(    ^k«  I       fortheN.C.  Rural 

— ^ — ^B^J       Economic  Devel- 

Kilpatrick  opmentCenterin 

Raleigh 

John  Van  Zandt  IV  '01  is  a  youth 
developer  with  the  Latin  American 
Youth  Center  m  Washington,  DC, 
working  with  at-nsk  urban  youth  in 
substance  abuse  prevention. 

Tracy  Wilson  '01  teaches  second- 
grade  mathematics  at  Meadow  Lane 
Elementar)'  School  in  Goldsboro  and 
was  named  Outstanding  Elementar)- 
Mathematics  Teacher  of  the  Year 

Garth  Blakely  '02  graduated  from 
the  U.S.  Naval  Officer's  Candidate 
School,  Aviation  Preflight  Indoctri- 
nation and  is  a  member  of  the  VT-4 
Warbucks  Training  Squadron  in 
Pensacola.  Fla 

Walter  Bowden  '02  was  promoted 
to  case  manager  and  attained  quali- 
fied mental  health  professional  status 
in  November  2005.  He  works  at  the 
Whiteville  office  of  Assisted  Care. 


Troy  Coughlln  '02  is  an  application 
specialist/engineer  with  Data  Innova- 
tions in  South  Burlington,  Vt. 

Sheila  Dockery  '02  was  promoted 

lo  iianking  olhi.er  at  BB&T  in  Snow 
Hill 

Jeff  Gerdes  '02  is  pursuing  a 
doctorate  in  chiropractic  at  Palmer 
College  of  Chiropractic. 

Vagn  Hansen  '02  received  a  master's 
degree  from  UNC  Greensboro  m  May 
2005. 

Jessica  Reiss  '02  graduated  with 
a  1  D  liom  Quinnipiac  University 
School  of  Law  in  December  and  is 
studying  for  the  California  and  Vir- 
ginia bar  exams 

Kelley  Riddick  '02  represented 
Nash  Count\--Rocky  Mount  Schools 
as  the  Best  Elementary  School  Math- 
ematics Teacher  at  a  conference   m 

Greensboro 

Mario  Sabrinsky  '02  is  an  associate 
inlormation  technology  administrator 
fcir  Dimension  Data  in  Charlotte. 

Bradley  Smith  '02  is  on  an  edu- 
cational leave  ol  absence  from  New- 
Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center  to 
attend  the  Raleigh  School  of  Nurse 
Anesthesia 

Tiffany  Ballard  '03  is  a  charge 
nurse  at  the  Telemeiiy  Center  at  Craven 
Regional  Medical  Center  m  New- 
Bern 

Bree  Bean  '03  is  a  graduate  student 
111  the  Master  of  Public  Administration 
degree  program  at  UNC  Chapel  Hill. 

Andrew  Godwin  '03  is  a  medical 
Icehnologisi  siudcnl  at  Wake  Forest 
University's  Baptist  Medical  Center  and 
plans  to  earn  a  doctorate,  specializing 
in  anesthesiolog)- 

Sean  Higgins  '03  earned  a  master's 
degree  m  music  from  Northern  Illinois 
University.  He  performs  frequentl)- 
in  the  Chicago  area,  including  at  the 
House  oi  Blues 

Elizabeth  Hullender  '03  received  a 
Master  of  Arts  degree  in  hotel,  restau- 
rant and  tourism  management  from 
the  Uni\-ersity  of  South  Carolina  m 
August  2005. 

Michelle  Williams  Richardson  '03 

isenrL'llcLl  in  the  Fainil)  Nurse  I^racti- 
tioner  Program  at  Duke  University 

Sarah  Risty  '03  earned  a  masters 
degree  in  museum  and  galler)-  studies 
from  the  University  of  St.  Andrews  in 
Scotland.  She  resides  in  New  Bern. 

Jamie  Townsend  '03  of  .Apex  is  a 
financial  analyst/accountant  in 
Clarkston  Consulting's  internal  opera- 
tions accounlmg  department 

Michael  Underwood  '03  was  fea- 
tured in  an  Aug.  20  article  in  ihe  Slielbv 
Star  about  young  farmers. 


Spring  2006 


UNCW  Magazine        27 


ALUMNOTES 


Jennifer  Baker  '04  is  a  commercial 
lender  wiih  BB&T  m  Washmglon.  D,C. 

Shawna  Barrett  '04  is  pursuing  an 
MFA  cU  UXC  Greensboro  and  is  an 
mtern  with  ihe  City  of  Greensboro's 
e\'ent5  planning  coordinator. 

Sara  Cowling  '04  is  pursuing  a 
masters  degree  m  social  work  at  East 
Carolina  University. 

Melissa  Garganta  '04  is  a  medi- 
cal student  at  the  University  of  South 
Carolina  School  of  Medicine. 

Bradley  Hutchens  '04  is  a  sales 
coordinator  with   Hertz  Equipment 
Rental  Company  in  Durham- 
Leslie  Ingram  '04  operates  a  dance 
studio  m  Princeton 

Matthew  Johnson  '04  is  enrolled 
in  Marshall  University's  Joan  C. 
Edwards  School  of  Medicine  in  Hun- 
tington, WVa, 

Jack  Lauterback  '04  is  the  Rich- 
mond-area L>n-premise  sales  represen- 
tative for  Associated  Distributors  in 
Midlothian,  Va, 

Cherle  Lea  '04  plays  basketball 
professionally  for  Yellow  Bike  Am- 
sterdam, the  1 1-time  champion  of  the 

Netherland's  top  league 

Bethany  Reld  '04  received  a  full 
grant  from  the  Uni\'ersit\'  of  Colorado 
Denver  Health  Sciences  Center  to 
pursue  a  Ph.D.  in  human  medical 
genetics. 

Tamara   Rosenbloom   '04  is  a 

retail  customer  support  representa- 
tive with  Venzon  Wireless  in  King  of 
Prussia.  Pa 

Nicole  Sampson  '04  is  deployed  in 
Iracj  working  in  an  intensive  care  ward 
in  Baghdad  taking  care  of  Iraqi  citizens 
and  insurgent,  American  and  coalition 
casualties. 

Sarah  Sayre  '04  trains  sea  lions 
and  dolphins  at  Dolphins  Plus,  a  ma- 
rine mammal  education  and  research 
facility  in  the  Florida  Ke\*s. 

Caroline  Stillwell  '04  w.is  named 
the  Teacher  ol  the  Year  at  Wallace 
Elementary  School  where  she  teaches 
fifth  grade 

Kevin  Yates  '04M  will  provide 
wetlands  delineation  and  permitting 
expertise  to  the  slormwater  department 
of  John  R.  McAdams  Company  in  the 
Research  Triangle  Park 

Angela   Pruitt  Allen   '05  was  le- 

clccietl  as  iii,iu>i  ul  lailieel.  She  is 
a  registered  nurse  at  Southeastern 
Regional  Medical  Center. 


Carrie  Cannon  '05M  was  promoted 
to  program  director  for  the  CASA 
Program  in  Alexandria  and  Arlington, 
Va. ,  which  supervises  volunteers  who 
advocate  for  children  entering  the 
state's  family  court  system. 

Jonathan  Frazier  '05  is  the  junior 
\arsii\-  basketball  coach  at  Heide 
Trask  High  School  in  Burgaw. 

Christopher  Hicks  '05  is  enrolled 
in  the  Norman  Adrian  Wiggins  School 
of  Law  at  Campbell  University. 

Will  Klinger  '05  is  enrolled  in  the 

anthropology  graduate  program  at  the 
University  of  South  Flonda. 

Rowan  Koons  '05  is  a  maintenance 

sales  consultant  with  Piedmont  Air 
Conditioning  in  Wilmington. 

Brooke  Lyerly  '05  works  at 
Pharmatech  Solutions  in  Wilmington, 

Brittany  Matthews  '05  teaches 
se\'enth  grade  language  arts  and  social 
studies  at  Chinquapin  Elementary 
School 

Andrea  MIralia  '05  started 
Wilmington  Freec)'cle,  an  e-mail  list 
that  allows  people  to  get  rid  of  their  old 
belongings  by  giving  them  to  someone 
else  Her  idea,  inspired  by  the  national 
"freecycle"  movement,  was  featured 
in  the  June  10,  2005,  issue  of  the 
Wilmington  .Stav-Xcus 

Christie  Schreckengost  '05  was 

featured  in  a  September  edition  of 
Lumina  News  The  article  talked 
about  her  work  as  a  Wrightsville 
Beach  lifeguard  and  her  acceptance 
into  the  U.S.  Coast  Guard's  Officer 
Candidate  School. 

Tracie  Vestal  '05M  ow  ns  dental  of- 
fices in  Elizabethtown  and  Leland 

Weddings 

Paula  Chewning   Bass  '83  and 

George  Walls  on  scpi   2  1 .  2005 

Michael    Orr   '88  and   Charlotte 

Humphries  on  Ocl   8.  2005. 

Sharon  Umstead  '90  and  Jimmv 
Jackson  on  Jul)'  20.  2005.  The  couple 
lives  in  Garner. 

Jeffrey  Lyons  '92  and  Michele  Barns 

on  i\\    1  1   200"^ 

Joseph  Martello  '93  and  Patricia 
Uominguez  on  Aug  14,  2005.  Joseph 
works  at  Fidelity  Investments  in 
Manhattan.  The  couple  resides  in 
Huntington  Station,  NY. 

Heather  Mullican  '93  and  Jesse 
C  oleiluin  on  ,Scpt    x  2005 


Chris  Conklin  '95  and  Christa 
Tompkins  '97  on  April  30,  2005. 
Chris  Is  in  sales  with  Jackson  Beverage 
and  Christa  is  a  teacher  with  Bruns- 
wick County  Schools 

Ginger  Garner  '95  and  Jeffrey 
Jablonski  on  Aug.  14,  2005 

Eric  Lanier  '95  and  Katherlne 
Williams  '99  on  June  18,  2005 

Tim  Shipman  '95  and  Alyson  Press- 
ley  on  Sept  4.  2005.  Tim  is  a  branch 
manager  with  Ferguson  Enterpnses  in 
Leicester 

Michael  Aldrldge  '96  and  Morgan 
A.  Peerenboomonjune  1 1 .  2005.  Michael 
has  an  M.B.A.  from  Rutgers  University 
and  is  a  senior  financial  analyst-inter- 
national v\ath  Sealy  Inc.  in  Trinity  The 
couple  resides  in  High  Point. 

Melanie  Dixon  '96  and  Benjamin 
Smith  on  June  20,  2005.  Melanie  is  an 
environmental  health  specialist  w^ith 
the  Craven  Count)"  Health  Depanment. 

Jennifer  Jackson  '96  and  Collin 

Valentine  on  Sept.  10,  2005. 

Rebecca  Parrish  '96  and  David 
Watson  on  June  25,  2005.  Rebecca  has 
a  master's  degree  in  counseling  from 
Gordon-Conwell  Seminary.  The  couple 
resides  in  Baltimore 

Elizabeth  Kepley  '97  and  Keith 

Austin  on  Sept.  3,  2005. 

Jennifer  Williams  '97  and  Rene 
Haagcn  on  lunc  24,  2005. 

Christopher  Britt  '98  and  Misty 
Ward  '98onc\t   1.  2005 

Jill  Gambino  '98  and  Scou  O  Lean 
on  May  2  l,2005.Jill  IS  an  international 
project  manager  with  MCI.  The  couple 
resides  in  Boiling  Spring  Lakes. 

Amy  Orr  '98  and  Chris  Megathlin  on 
Oct.  15,2005 

Anitra  Blackwell  '99  and  Keith 
Walker  on  Jan.  I,  2005.  Anitra  was 
promoted  to  team  leader  and  was 
named  the  National  Labraiorian  of  the 

Year  b\  I.abcorp  for  2005 

Julie  Oakley  '00  and  Richard  Crow 
on  Sept  24,  2005 

Christi  Perrott  '00  and  Barn  Scneri 
on  July  30,  2005 

Melody  Smith  '99,  '04M  iiul 
Niiholas  Young  on  Pc  18,  200^ 
Melody  is  an  admissions  counselor 
and  adjunct  instructor  at  Lees-McRae 
College 

Donna   Jackson    '00  and   Lucas 

Hardee  on  liiK  o  ;00t 

Laquita  Jenkins  '00  and  Willie 
1  ariiKi  on  juh    >0.  2005 


Erin  Sabrinsky  'OOM  and  Nathan 
R,  Stnckler  on  Oct.  29,  2005.  Erin  is 
a  senior  financial  analyst  with  Progress 
Energ)-.  The  couple  resides  in  Raleigh. 

Timothy   Baker  '01   and  Jeanie 

Rhodes  on  June  25.  2005.  Baker  is  an 
environmental  compliance  officer  wnth 
the  City  of  Wilmington. 

Thiane  Carter  '01  and  Antwoine 

Edwards  on  Feb.  26. 2005.  They  reside 
injacksomille,  Fla, 

Michelle  Navarro  '01  and  Larry 
Bowman  eloped  on  .April  1,  2005, 
and  will  officially  celebrate  their 
wedding  with  family  and  friends  on 
April  1.  2006.  They  reside  in  Lake- 
wood,  Wash, 

Julie  Shulenburger  '01  and  Joey 

Noblitl  on  OlI,  8.  2005. 

Kristel  Wendorf  '01  and  Brian  Las- 
siter  on  May  14,  2005.  The  couple 
resides  in  Abilene.  Texas. 

Caroline  Wilkes  '01  and  Craig 
Hanemann  on  July  23.  2005.  Caroline 
is  a  financial  aid  advisor  at  ECPI 

College  of  Technology  in  Raleigh. 

Amanda  Murphy  '02  and  Johnny 
Sandersonjr.  on  May  14, 2005,  Amanda 
IS  a  parenting  specialist  with  the  Duplin 
Count)'  Partnership  for  Children.  The 
couple  resides  in  Wallace. 

Jay  Carraway  '02  and  Christy 
Moody  '02    n  Oct   2^   2005 

Gwendolyn  Saleeby  '02  :  ,  Jona- 
than Mauney  '04  ,  njuly  30.  2005. 

Brittany  Younts  '02  and  Benjamin 
Minor  on  June  18.  2005, 

Lindsay  Lewis  '03  and  Stephan 
Caldwell  '03  on  July  9.  2005.  Lind- 
sa\'  graduated 
from  the  Univer- 
sity of  Georgia  in 
May  2005  with  a 
Master  of  Social 
Work  degree  and 
isafamily  therj 
pist.  Stephan 
who  graduated 
from  The  Cre- 
ative Circus  in 
Atlanta  in  July. 
is  a  junior  art 

director  with  Rockclt,  Burkhead  and 
\\'lnslo\\  m  Raleigh. 

Laurie  Keith  '03  and  lustm  Mat- 
thews on  .Aug.  0,  2005 

Katherine  Kersey  '03  and  Andrew 
Ward  on  lune  1 1 .  200^^ 

Kristi  Lee  '03  and  William  Best  on 

liiK  "iO,  200s 

Nicole  Marschhauser  03  mJ  Les 

Stewart  '02  on  ciu  8.  200  ^  11k 
couple  lives  in  Raleigh. 


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Alysa  Fogleman  '04  and  Harry 
Am.ilo  on  Jul\  2  i,  2005 

Holly  Shackelford  '04  and  Brian 
Wessmiller  '04  on  May  21,  2005. 

Clinton  Taylor  '04  of  Morehead  City 
and  Lisa  Marie  Dean  '04  on  Sepi 
10,  2005 

Alison  Arrington  '05  and  John  Mar- 
shall l\'on  Scpi   27,  2005 

Jessica  Burleson  '05  and  Clent 
Stevens  on  Aug,  13.  2005.  They  reside 
in  Albemarle. 


Births 


To  Angela  Walker  Warder  '82  and 

her  husband  Daryl,  a  daughter,  Rachel 
Mane,  on  Feb.  19,  2005 

To   Mathew   Shanklin    '88  and 

his  wile  Miss)',  a  daughter,  Barbara 
Blake,  on  Jan.  19,  2005.  Mathew  is 
assistant  athletic  director  for  market- 
ing and  licensing  with  the  University 
of  .Arkansas 

To  Cathryn  Lancaster  Helms  '92 

of  FayetteviUe  and  her  husband 
David,  a  son,  DaWd  E  Jr,,  on  Sept, 
1,2005 

To  Ursula  Duty  Hevner  '93  and  her 

husband  Rantly  a  daughter.  Reagan 
McKenzie,  on  March  16,  2005,  A 
seventh  grade  language  arts  teacher, 
Ursula  was  named  the  2005  Uwhar- 
ric  Middle  School  Distinguished 
Educator 

To  Scott  Tierney  '93  and  his  wife 

Heide,  a  son,  Camren  Frances,  on  April 
29.  2005.  Scott  is  the  athletics  coor- 
dinator at  Palos  Heights  Recreation 
Center  in  Tinlev  Park,  111 

lo  Max  Westland '93 

and  his  wite  Amber, 
a  daughter,  Zara  Phil- 
lipa  Gunn,  on  June  6. 
2005,  Max  is  a  naval 
intelligence  officer  in 
Washington,  DC. 

To  Patrick  '94  and 
Mary  Kelly  Burleson 
Hartis  '96,  a  son, 
Grady  Alexander,  on 
May  23.  2005. 

To  M  o  i  r  a  Short- 
ell   Post  '94  and  her 

husband  Daniel,  a  son. 
Clan  Daniel,  on  Nov. 
18.  2005.  Moira  is  a 
nurse  anesthetist  at 
New  Hanover  Regional 
Medical  Center. 

To  Kevin  Nutt  '95  and  his  wife  Ruth, 
daughter,  Graccn,  on  April  5,  2005, 
Kevin  is  an  antivirus  lab  analyst  for 
ICSA  Labs  in  Mechanicsburg,  Pa. 


Westland 


Hartis 


To  Brad  S.   '95  and  Dana  Gore 

Keefer  '95.  a  daughter,  Madison 
Renee.  on  June  4,  2004.  Brad  is  em- 
ployed by  Cisco  Systems,  and  Dana 
IS  a  full-time  homemaker  and  home 
schools  their  son,  loel 

To  Stephanie  Day  Banton  '96  and 

her  husband  Richard,  a  daughter,  Maya 
Virginia,  on  Oct.  2,  2005 

To  Lisa  Fogleman  Erisman  '96 

and  her  husband  William,  a  daughter, 
Stephanie,  on  Aug  26,  2005. 

To  Mark  '02  and  Stefanie  Renza- 
glia  Neal  '96,  a  son  Lo,i;an  Tvler,  on 
July  13,2005 

To  Kyle  Sykes  '96,  '98M  and  his 

wife  Lori.  a  daughter,  Charlotte  Paige, 
on  May  13,2005 

To  Lisa  Eller  Taylor  '96  and  her 

husband  M.  Scott,  a  son,  Jacob 
Howard,  on  Apnl  21,  2005. 

To  Laurie  Price  Dudash  '96  and 

her  husband  Jell,  a  daughter,  Emily 
N'ictoria,  on  Nov  4,  2005  The  couple 
lives  in  Durham 

To  Andrea  Cooper  Hogg  '97  and 

her  husband  Jason,  a  daughter.  Cooper 
Macie,onjuly30,  2005. 

T.  Chris  '89  md  Holly 
Hill  Cogan  '97,  iwin 
girls.  Devyn  Suzanne  and 
Riley  Hannah,  on  April 
22, 2005.  Chris  is  director 
of  sales  and  Holly  is  mer- 
chandising and  marketing 
with  Four  Seasons  Furni- 
ture. They  reside  in  Archdale. 

To  Laura  Stevenson  Emmons  '97 

and  her  hushaml  darx.  a  >on,  Eli|ah 
Rame\'  on  ^cpi    1*-'.  2005 

To  Heather  Whittington  Curley  '98 

and  her  husband  Charles,  twin  sons. 
Mason  George  and  Camden  Armfield 
on  Dec,  7,  2004.  They  reside  m  Cas- 
selberry,  Fla. 

To  Douglas  '97  .ind  Leigh  Butler 

Shanks  '98,  a  son.  Grant  McDowell, 
on  Feb  26,  2005 

To  Karen  Shokes  '97  and  her  hus- 
band Brad,  a  eiaughtei,  Emma  Kather- 
ine,  on  March  26,  2005 

To  Scott  '98  and  Shannon  Corbin 

Mlckle'98   a  son,  Corbin 

Scott,  on  Sept.  22,  2005 

Scott   has   started   AFC 

Marketing  Solutions    m 

Charlotte,  a  company  that 

partners  professional  ser- 

Mce  firms  in  the  design  and 

construction  industry  to 

maximize  their  marketing 

and  business  de\'elopnient 

investments.  f^ickig 


Hernandez 


To  Matthew  '98  and  Heather 
Lankford  Whitt'02M,ason,  Mason 
Cole,  on  July  20,  2005  Matthew  is  a 
business  analyst  with  Glaxo  Smith 
Kline,  and  Heather  is  a  teacher  in 
Wake  County 

To  Jennifer  Davis  Hall  '99  and 

her  husband  Dene,  a  daughter,  Macie 
Caroline,  on  Apnl  18,  2005  Jennifer 
IS  a  kindergarten  teacher  m  Davidson 
County 

To  Amanda  Hodges  Bunce  '99  and 

her  husband  Daniel,  a  Llaughtev,  Emily 
Morgan  cm  Nov  11,  2005. 

To  Pamela  Casen  Reynolds  '99 

and  her  husbaiKl  R\,in,  .i  (,i,uigluer, 
Meredith,  on  June  24,  2005.  Pam 
received  her  juris  doctorate  from 
the  University  of  Richmond  in  May 
2005. 

To  Michelle  Davis  Williams  '99 

and  her  husband  elirisiian,  a  son,  R)an 
Brooks,  on  March  27,  2005. 

To  Stephanie  Wolfle  '99  and  her 

husband  Janus,  a  daughter,  Abigail 
Flame,  on  .Aug   15,  2005 

To  Peter  '01  and  Jaime  Pyle  Wols- 

felt  '99,  a  son,  Peter  Chapman,  on 
Sepi   3   2005 

lo  Jeffery  '00  and 
Janice  Hernan- 
dez '00,  ,1  daughier, 
Novara  Franeesca,  on 
Oct.  12,  2005,  She 
|Oins  Karabella  Rose, 
5,  and  Deneb  Ramon, 
2  Jell  IS  a  nuclear 
operator  with  Progress  Energy  and  a 
real  estate/investor  with  Venova  Prop- 
erties, Janice  is  a  stay-at-home  mom 
and  La  Leche  League  leader  applicant 
The  family  lives  m  Wilmington. 

To   Joseph    '02   and   Julie   Ann 

Burns  '01  ,  a  daughter,  Joanna  Slate, 
on  Aug   19,  2005, 

To  Jason  Smith  '01  and  his  wife 
Brani,lic  a  son.  Cole  Jason,  on  June  2 1 , 
2005  Jason  is  an  analytical  chemist  at 
Ticona  in  Florence,  Ky 

To  Eric  '01  and  Amy  Upchurch 

Pales  '97,  a  daughter.  Ella  Grace, 

on  Sept.    3.   2005,   Eric  is  assistant 

vice   president   for  secondary  and 

capital  markets  with  Bank 

of  America,  and  Amy  is  an 

inter\"entional    radiologx' 


physician  assistant  with  Mecklenbury 
Radiolog)'  Associates 

To  Isaiah  '02  and  Alexia  Jones 

Hunter  '02,  a  son.  Isaiah  F.  II,  on 
June  10,  2005.  The  couple  lives  in 
Wilmington 

To  Laura  Lett  Bruce  '03  and  her 

husband  Delton,  a  daughter,  Harley 
Johanna,  on  Sept   15,  2005 

To  Stephen  '02  and  Emily  Howell 
Hernandez  '03,  a  son,  Stephen 
Walker  Alexander,  on  July  20,  2005, 

To  Lauren  Melton  '03  ami  her  hus- 
band Justin  MeLendon,  a  daughter, 
Shelby  Leigh,  on  June  20.  Lauren  is  a 
mortgage  counselor  with  Na\7  Federal 
Credit  Union. 

To  Tracey  Grisham  Boone  '04  and 

her  husband  jell,  a  daughier.  Haley 
DawTi.  on  March  5.  2005.  They  reside 
in  Yakima,  Wash. 

To  Jessica  Gottula  Schenk  '04 

and  her  husband  Brendan,  a  son.  \\ Van 
Da\nd.  on  Sept.  5.  2005 


Deaths 


Robert  C.  Farmer  '75  died  on  Nov 
29.  2005  .Alter  graduating  from 
UNCW,  Farmer  worked  for  the  N,C, 
State  Water  Quality  for  28  years. 
Condolences  can  he  made  through 
w\vw.browTiw)Tine.com 

Christopher  K.  Beaver  '87  died 
June  26.  2005  lie  had  a  master  of 
divinity  degree  from  Campbell  Uni- 
versity and  was  a  professional  church 
musician.  A  concert  was  held  Nov.  18. 
2005.  in  his  memory  with  proceeds 
benefiting  the  Christopher  Beaver 
Memorial  Choral  Music  Scholarship 
Endowment 


Friends 


Fales 


Samuel  D.  Bissett,  84,  died  Nov 
14,  2005  Alter  retiring  from  Peoples 
Savings  and  Loan  Association,  Bissett 
became  an  artist,  A  60-paintingexhibi- 
tion  of  his  works  related  to  astronomy 
hangs  in  UNCWs  Dobo  Hall. 

Thaddeus  G.  Dankel  Jr..  62,  died 
No\  10,  2005  Dankel  taught  math- 
ematics and  special  topics  such  as 
hydreadynamics  and  ocean  circulation 
for  30  years  at  UNCW,  He  retired  in 
2001,  but  continued  to  teach  classes 
until  2004.  Dankel  was  involved  in 
the  Vv^ilmington  cultural  commu- 
nity, working  with  the  Wilmington 
Concert  Association.  Wilmington 
Choral  Society  and  the  public  radio 
station  WHQR. 

Warren  W.  Gulko.  68.  died  Aug.  9. 
2005  Gulko  taught  statistics  in  the 
Cameron  School  of  Business  faculty 
and  served  as  assistant  to  the  dean. 


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After  more  than  a  decade  of  hard  work  and  minor 
roles,  UNC  Wilmington  alumnus  Sam  Feuer  has 
achieved  his  dream  -  starting  his  own  production 
company  and  performing  a  major  role  in  the 
Oscar-nominated  Stephen  Spielberg  film  Munich. 

by  William  Davis  '06M 


n  1995,  Sam  Feuer  had  finished  a  tour 

I  in  the  Israeli  Armed  Forces  and  turned 
his  attention  to  pursuing  his  lifelong 
desire  of  becoming  an  actor.  While  stay- 
ing with  family  in  North  Carolina,  he 
took  his  first  steps  toward  that  ambition 
In  UNCW's  Theatre  Department.  Acting 
classes  under  professors  and  instructors 
like  Renee  Vincent  and  Ed  Wagenseller 
and  roles  In  student  plays  such  as  the  The 
Grapes  of  Wrath  and  False  Admissions 
prepared  him  to  audition  for  film  roles  in 
local  productions. 

"UNCW  was  a  great  experience  for  me. 
I  got  to  see  what  it  was  like  to  go  to  an 
American  college,  something  I  always 
dreamt  about  and  had  seen  in  the  movies 
I  saw  growing  up  In  Israel,"  he  said. 


While  attending  classes  and  seeking  film 
work,  Feuer  also  starred  in  local  theater 
troupes  such  as  the  Opera  House  Theatre 
Company  and  Cape  Fear  Shakespeare. 
Eventually,  though,  Feuer  said  that  he  had 
gone  as  far  as  he  could  In  Wilmington. 

"Time  was  ticking  and  although  Screen 
Gems  was  open  to  business  and  there  was 
a  lot  of  production  being  brought  to  the 
area,  I  felt  that  a  young  Israeli  American 
like  myself  did  not  have  much  of  a  chance 
to  fit  certain  roles  one  might  expect  to 
find  in  North  Carolina,"  said  Feuer,  "so  I 
had  to  think  outside  the  box  and  moving 
to  New  York  City  seemed  like  my  next 
step  In  life." 

Despite  leaving  UNCW  before  gradu- 
ation, Feuer  credits  his  Wilmington 
teachers  as  an  important  part  of  getting 
him  to  where  he  is  today.  Wagenseller 
remembers  Feuer  as  a  student  who 
focused  on  acting,  instead  of  the  promise 
of  fame  and  material  gain.  While  he  had 
seen  students  with  more  Immediately 
obvious  natural  talent,  Wagenseller  said 
Feuer,  29,  impressed  him  as  someone 
who  had  the  will  to  succeed  as  an  actor. 


"I  just  remember  how  dedicated  and  how 
committed  he  was  to  acting  as  a  craft," 
said  Wagenseller. 

In  New  York  as  In  Wilmington,  Feuer  soon 
felt  the  time  had  come  to  move  on  -  this 
time  to  Hollywood.  There,  he  found  steady 
work  as  an  actor  and  became  good 
friends  with  the  producer  who  helped 
finance  the  Oscar-nominated  Hotel 
Rwanda.  The  pair  founded  the  Sixth 
Sense  Productions  and  have  teamed 
with  the  BBC  to  film  The  First  Grader,  a 
movie  about  the  guerilla  war  In  Kenya. 
Other  projects  include  Beyond  the  Sun 
about  the  Sudanese  slave  trade  and  a 
trilogy  of  horror  films  by  the  creator  of  the 
Friday  the  13th  series. 

After  a  decade  of  striving,  Feuer  said  that 
he  has  achieved  his  dream  by  playing  the 
role  of  one  of  the  Olympic  athletes  murdered 
by  terrorists  In  l\/lunich,  a  film  directed  by 
one  of  the  top  directors  in  the  world  and 
nominated  for  five  Academy  Awards. 

"Do  as  your  heart  desires,  but  do  without 
judgment  and  believe  that  you  will  do  It 
because  you  can  do  it.  But  you  have  to 
believe  in  It  150  percent  and  there  will  be 
people  and  obstacles  along  the  way  trying 
to  push  you  off  track  and  discourage  you 
...  Be  strong,"  he  said. 


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ALUMNOTES 


Sharon  Byrdsong 


Wendy  Miller 


Dedicated 

educators 

get  top  honors 


Two  graduates  of  the  UNCW  Watson 
School  of  Education  have  received 
honors  for  their  dedication  to  the 
teaching  profession. 

Sharon  Byrdsong  '98M,  principal  at  Azalea 
Gardens  Middle  School  in  Virginia  Beach, 
Va.,  received  the  2006  MetLife/NASSP  Na- 
tional Middle  School  Principal  of  the  Year 
Award  from  the  National  Association  of 
Secondary  School  Principals.  Wendy  Miller 
'87  was  awarded  North  Carolina's  Teacher  of 
the  Year  for  2005-06  by  the  state's  Depart- 
ment of  Public  Instruction. 

Byrdsong  began  her  education  career  as  a 
high  school  teacher  in  North  Carolina.  In 
1996,  she  became  one  of  50  teachers  in  the 
state  that  annually  receive  a  state  principal's 
fellowship.  Through  the  program,  she 
entered  the  Watson  School  of  Education 
Master  of  School  Administration  program 
and  graduated  in  1998. 

"In  my  years  of  teaching,  people  began 
seeing  things  in  me  that  I  did  not  see  in 
myself  and  encouraged  me  in  the  direction 
of  administration,"  she  said. 

She  became  principal  of  Azalea  Gardens  six 
years  ago  and  is  credited  with  the  school's 
academic  improvement.  Under  Byrdsong's 
leadership.  Azalea  Gardens  Middle  School 


by  Dana  Fischetti  and  William  Davis  '06M 

became  one  of  the  lop  schools  in  the  city 
and  earned  the  title  Best  Middle  School  in 
Norfolk,  as  well  as  having  the  best  Standards 
of  Learning  test  scores  in  the  region  for  the 
2003-04  academic  year.  She  was  named 
Middle  School  Principal  of  the  Year  for  Vir- 
ginia in  2005. 

Miller,  who  teaches  K-2  special  education 
at  James  W.  Smith  Elementary  School  in 
Craven  County,  uses  immersive  learning 
techniques  to  connect  her  teaching  to 
the  real  world.  As  part  of  her  lessons,  her 
classroom  has  been  transformed  into  An- 
cient Egypt,  complete  with  a  pyramid,  and 
a  rain  forest,  with  a  tiki  hut  and  a  lagoon 
filled  with  fish.  Miller  is  always  at  the 
center  of  the  action,  in  character,  leading 
students  m  lessons  that  are  playful ,  imagina- 
tive and  fun.  But  most  of  all  they're  effective. 
While  the  average  IQ  in  her  class  was  54, 
every  student  in  the  class  passed  {he  North 
Carolina  end-of-grade  tests.  The  average 
reading  level  for  her  class  was  higher 
than  the  overall  reading  level  for  the  entire 
school,  and  the  discipline  rate  was  one  of 
the  lowest  m  the  school. 

"I  truly  believe  that  all  children  can  excel," 
Miller  said.  "My  teaching  philosophy 
is  based  on  bringing  authentic,  real  life 
experiences  to  children  so  they  can  learn 


through  those  experiences.  I  know  that  if  I 
love  learning  they  will  sense  that  passion  m 
me  and  it  will  help  stimulate  a  passion  for 
knowledge  in  them." 

Miller  received  her  bachelor's  degree  in 
special  education  from  UNCW  in  1987 
then  went  on  to  earn  a  master's  degree  m 
curriculum  and  instruction  from  East  Caro- 
lina University.  She  has  18  years  of  teaching 
experience,  seven  in  her  current  position. 

She  credits  a  large  part  of  her  success  as 
a  teacher  to  the  experiences  she  had  as 
a  teacher  education  student  at  UNCW. 
Through  small,  intense  classes  in  which 
all  students  received  individual  attention, 
she  learned  the  fundamental  beliefs  that 
formed  the  foundation  for  her  teaching 
philosophy 

"One  of  the  best  things  I  learned  from  my 
UNCW  professors  is  that  it's  okay  to  make 
mistakes  as  long  as  you  do  something  about 
them.  Are  you  fixing  them?  Are  you  making 
the  situation  better?  That's  something  I  have 
always  incorporated  into  my  teaching.  I'll 
think.  This  lesson  was  pretty  good  but  how 
can  1  make  it  better?'  At  the  end  of  ever)'  les- 
son I  ask  my  students  what  went  well  today 
and  what  we  need  to  work  on.  The  students 
have  great  insight,"  said  Miller. 


Spring  2006 


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Chair 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 792.0805 

donis.noe.smitli@morganstanley.com 
Vice  Chair 
Jason  Wheeler  '99,  '03M 231 .8887 

jason@pathfinderinvestments.com 
Secretary 
Drusilla  "Dru"  Farrar  '73 392.4324 

dpammusic@aol.com 
Treasurer 
Marl<  Tyler '87 313.3333 

mtyler@bankofwilmington.com 
Past  Chair 
Ed  Vosnock  '71  675.2788 

vosmus1@cs.com 

Board  Members 

Jennifer  Adams  'OOM 799.5878 

Nadine  Batuyios  '73 799.6527 

Melissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87  ..  799.9496 

Sarah  Hall  Cain  '99,  '05M 270.1512 

Crystal  Caison  '84 790.2250 

James  Carroll  '90 919.781 .9470 

Cara  Costelio  '97,  '03M 772.6993 

Kimberly  Wiggs  Gamlin  '90 919.989.8221 

Patrick  Gunn  '00 794.9364 

Gayle  Hayes  '89 791 .1862 

James  Jones  Jr.  '02M 799.1373 

Trudy  Maus  '91 ,  '97M 793.4298 

Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 431 .2692 

Marcus  Smith  '96 804.240.7204 

Kelly  Stevens  '84 686.4372 

Robert  Warren  '74 395.5842 

Patrick  Whitman  '05 815.6906 

Mike  Wilson  '89M 452.2976 

AAGA  Chapter 

Gia  Todd  Long  '91 799.9046 

longg@uncw.edu 
Atlanta  Chapter 
Laura  Medlin  '93 404.372.6880 

lmedlin@mfllaw.com 
Cape  Fear  Chapter 
Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97 297.0752 

doc@ec.rr.com 
Charlotte  Chapter 
Meredith  Spencer  '99 704.393.2425 

merespencer@yahoo.com 
Communication  Studies  Chapter 
Bryan  Sartin  '98 395.1 1 00,  Ext.  1 1 

bsartin@bsamail.org 
Triangle  Chapter 
Steve  Hailey  '92 919.449.0214 

Stephen.hailey@ubs.com 
Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 
Janis  Norris  '81  509.9608 

fjnorris@earthlink,net 


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UNCW  Guest  Artist  Jazz  Festival 

8  p.m.  Warwick  Center  Ballroom 
UNCW  Wind  Symphony  and 
Chamber  Winds " 

N-C.  Azalea  Festival 
AAGA  Meeting 
Warwick  Center,  Room  1 38 
Stompin'  at  the  Savoy 

9  p.m.  School  of  Education 
UNCW  Arts  in  Action  - 
Spanish  Harlem  Orchestra " 
UNCW  Jazz  Ensembles  • 
WanwJck  Center 

AAGA  Chapter  Meeting 

SRO  Theatre  -  Lysistrata 

Kenan  Hall 

UNCW  Saxophone  Ensemble  * 

Triangle  Alumni  Chapter  Meeting 

Ale  House,  Raleigh 

Spring  Break 

Good  Fnday 

UNCW  Offices  Closed 

Charlotte  Alumni  Chapter  Meeting 

7  p.m.  Hyatt  Charlotte 

Evening  of  Brass " 

CSB  Alumni  Chapter  Meeting 

7  p.m.  Cameron  School  of  Business 

Tnangle  Alumni  Chapter 

Durham  Bulls  Game  and  Cookout 

SRO  Theatre  -  Lysistrata 

Kenan  Hall 

Cape  Fear  Jazz  Appreciation  Society  - 

Jazz  Scholarship  Concert ' 

UNCW  Spnng  Concert  -  Kanye  West 

Trask  Coliseum 

Shakespeare  Festival: 

An  Elizabethan  Celebration 

School  of  Education  Atrium 

Shakespeare  Festival ' 

The  Carolina  Ballet 

Artist  Recital  Senes ' 

Barry  David  Salwen.  piano,  and 

Sara  Westermark,  soprano 

Department  of  Music  Performance  Seminar ' 

UNCW  Artist  Recital  Series  ' 

Steve  Bailey,  bass,  and  Bob  Russell,  guitar 

Department  of  Music  Student  Recital ' 

Stephen  Brand,  bass-bantone 

Wilmington  Symphony  Orchestra  ' 

Domonique  Launey,  piano 

Wilmington  Symphony  Orchestra ' 

Free  Family  Concert 


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Last  Day  of  Classes 

1 

UNCW  Wind  Symphony  and 

Chamber  Winds" 

2 

Department  of  Music  Student 

Honors  Recital ' 

3-6 

Final  Exams 

5 

Cape  Fear  Alumni  Chapter 

Grand  Slam  Jam,  Brooks  Field 

8-Aug.  2 

Paintings  by  Gail  Henderson  and 

Metal  Work  by  Sarah  Tector 

University  Union 

12 

Senior  Sankofa 

School  of  Education  Building 

13 

Spnng  Semester  Ends 

13 

Commencement 

18 

Summer  Session  1  Begins 

25 

WSE  Alumni  Chapter  meeting 

WSE  Alumni  Lounge 

24-26 

CAA  Baseball  Tournament 

Brooks  Field 

27 

California  Alumni  Socials 

San  Francisco,  Los  Angeles 

29 

Memorial  Day 

UNCW  Offices  Closed 

line 

3 

Atlanta  Alumni  Chapter 

Atlanta  Braves  Baseball  Game 

6 

Charlotte  Chapter  Event 

7  p.m.  Ri  Ra  Insh  Pub 

9 

Triangle  Alumni  Chapter  Inaugural 

Triangle  Golf  Tournament 

Wildwood  Greens.  Raleigh 

11 

Cape  Fear  Alumni  Chapter  Social 

1  p.m.  Bluewater  Gnll.  Wnghtsville  Beach 

20-21 

Final  Exams/  Summer  Session  1  Ends 

24 

Baltimore/DC  Alumni  Chapter  Meeting 

Baltimore  Orioles  Game.  Camden  Yards 

27 

Summer  Session  II  Begins 

July 


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Independence  Day 

UNCW  Offices  Closed 

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Alumni  and  Friends, 

Let  me  start  by  applauding  our  legislators  for  their  support  of  higher  education,  and  panicularly  for  their 
support  of  UNCW  Our  top  legislative  priority,  $27  million  for  a  new  School  of  Nursing  building,  was 
funded  fully  and  represents  UNCWs  largest  appropriated  capital  project  e\er  This  new  building  will  allow 
us  to  double  the  number  of  graduates  from  the  School  of  Nursing,  thus  addressing  one  of  our  states  greatest 
needs,  the  shortage  of  nurses.  In  addition,  we  are  especially  grateful  to  the  General  Assembly  for  including 
enrollment  increase  funding  in  the  continuation  budget  and  for  funding  need-based  financial  aid.  Finally, 
Fm  extremely  pleased  that  the  legislature  recognized  the  critical  need  to  increase  faculty  and  staff  salaries 
in  a  meaningful  way.  After  several  lean  years,  the  si.x  percent  merit  pay  increase  for  faculty,  a  S5  million 
pool  to  use  for  faculty  competitiveness  and  retention,  and  the  five  and  a  half  percent  increase  for  staff  will 
enhance  recruitment  and  retention  of  excellent  faculty  and  staff. 

The  long-awaited  student  center  was  completed  this  summer,  and  following  the  grand  opening  in  August, 
students  are  now  able  to  enjoy  the  many  new  amenities  the  building  offers.  In  Ma)'  came  the  wonderful  news 
that  Wilmington  College  alumni  Herbert  33  and  Sylvia  Watson  Fisher  '50  are  contributing  S2  million  to 
establish  an  endowed  fund  to  maintain  this  stunning  building  and  enhance  its  programs.  The  building  is 
called  the  Herbert  and  Syhia  Fisher  Student  Center 

With  their  historic  gift.  Herb  and  Sylvia  have  found  a  significant  way  to  impact  the  lives  of  UNCW  students 
for  generations  to  come.  The  Fisher  Student  Center  will  sen-e  as  a  symbol  of  their  loyalty  to  their  alma 
mater,  their  love  for  the  Wilmington  community,  and  their  sincere  commitment  to  helping  UNCW  pronde 
its  students  with  the  most  powerful  learning  expenence  possible.  We  cannot  thank  them  enough. 

This  issue  includes  a  center  feature  showcasing  UNCA"s  outstanding  new  Cultural  Arts  Building,  which  promises 

to  transform  our  arts  education  and  enhance  our  cultural  outreach,  not  only  to  our  campus  community, 

but  also  to  the  greater  Wilmington  community  as  well.  Faculty  in  art  and  art  histor\'.  music  and 

theatre  have  been  eager  to  move  into  new  classrooms,  offices,  and  an  unprecedented  array 

of  performance  and  exhibition  spaces.  To  celebrate  the  new  building,  UNCW  is  offering  a 

year-long  line-up  of  outstanding  performances  and  art  exhibits.  1  hope  you  will  make 

it  a  priority  to  be  part  of  this  celebration. 

Speaking  of  celebrations,  our  outstanding  student-athletes  and  coaching  staff  continue 
to  excel,  with  the  Seahawk  baseball  team  capturing  the  Colonial  Athletic  .Association 
Championship,  the  fourth  CAA  championship  for  UNCW  this  year!  For  an  in-depth 
look  at  athletics,  please  see  pages  8-9. 

After  six  June  orientation  sessions  that  attracted  some  1.740  incoming  freshmen. 

UNCW  faculty  and  staff  are  gearing  up  for  the  new  school  year  and  the  arrival  of 

the  Class  of  2010.  Overall,  w'e  expect  a  total  student  body  of  about  10,885 

undergraduates  and  1,370  graduate  students.  We  appreciate  the  help 

and  support  of  our  many  alumni  and  friends  of  UNCW  who 

have  encouraged  and  supported  many  of  these  students 

throughout  the  application  process  and  who  welcome 

our  new  freshmen  during  the  annual  Movc-ln. 

1  invite  you  to  visit  the  campus  and  see  the 

man)'  wa)'s  we  are  Soaring  to  Greatness.  .-As 

always,  1  encourage  )our  calls,  letters  and 

e-mails  and  appreciate  your  support  for 

this  great  universitv 


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Rosemary  DePaolo 
Chancellor 


On  the  cover: 

One  of  the  nation's  finest 
young  dance  ensembles, 
tlie  Raleigh-based 
Carolina  Ballet,  performed 
the  "Shakespeare  Suite" 
in  Kenan  Auditorium  on 
the  playwright's  birthday 
anniversary.  In  April, 
the  ballet  company 
announced  it  will  bring 
its  four-week  residency 
program  to  UNCW 
beginning  in  2007. 

Photo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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Shirl  Modlin  Sawyer 

Max  Allen 
Mimi  Cunningham 
Suzie  Daughtridge 
Dana  Fischetti 
Cindy  Lawson 
Jamie  Moncrief 
Caroline  Norelius 
Kim  Proukou 
Shirl  Modlin  Sawyer 
Andrea  Weaver 


Joe  Browning 
Mimi  Cunningham 
William  Davis  'D6M 
Dana  Fischetti 
Steven  Nelson  '06 
Todd  Olesiuk  '99 
Andrea  Weaver 


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Steven  Nelson  '06 
Walter  Zaykowski  '06 


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S  S     Andrea  Weaver 


The  Cultural  Arts 
Building  section 
(pages  13-20) 
was  coordinated  by 
Kim  Proukou  '06M 
and  designed  by 
Edward  C.  Irvine, 
assistant  professor 
of  graphic  design. 


L'NCVV  Magazine  is  published  three  times  a 
year  for  alumni  and  friends  by  the  University 
of  North  Carolina  Wilmington,  601  S.  College 
Road,  Wilmington,  N.C.  28403-3297. 
Anyone  who  has  ever  been  enrolled  or  taken 
a  course  at  UNCW  is  considered  an  alumnus. 


Rosemary  DePaolo,  Ph.D. 
Chancellor 

Paul  E.  Hosier,  Ph.D. 
Provost  and  Vice  Chancellor,  Academic  Affairs 

Ronald  J.  Core,  Ph.D. 
Vice  Chancellor,  Business  Affairs 

Patricia  L.  Leonard 
Vice  Chancellor,  Student  Affairs 


features 

1  1     UNCW  AWARDS  FIRST  PH.D. 

to  David  Meyer 

1 Z    CLINICAL  CULTURAL  IMMERSION 

UNCW  nurses  prepare  to  be  global  citizens 

13    NEW  SPACES  FOR  THE  ARTS 

Connecting  jaculty,  students,  comnmmty 


departments 

2-9  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

21-22  GIVING  MATTERS 

23  ALUMNI  NEWS 

24-25  CHAPTER  NEWS 

26-29  ALUMNOTES 


Mary  M.  Gornto 

Vice  Chancellor,  University  Advancement 

Robert  E.  Tyndall,  Ph.D. 

Vice  Chancellor,  Information  Technology  Systems 

Stephen  Demski 

Vice  Chancellor,  Public  Service  and  Continuing  Studies 

Charles  D.  Evans 

Chair,  UNCW  Board  of  Trustees 


UNC  Wilmington  is  committed  to  and  will  provide  equal  educational  and  employment  opportunity.  Questions  regarding  program  access  may  be  directed  to  ttie  Compliance  Ofticer, 
UNCW  Chancellor's  Otfice.  910.962.3000,  Fax  910.962.3483.  54,000  copies  of  this  puplic  document  were  printed  at  a  cost  of  $30,238  or  $.56  per  copy  (G.S.  143-170.1).  Printed  on  recycled  paper  Printing  by  Progress  Printing  Company. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Teacher  training 

a  top  priority 

for  new  UNC  system  leader 


Erskine  Bowles,  right,  delivers 
his  inaugural  address  in  Aycock 
Auditorium  at  the  University  of 
North  Carolina  at  Greensboro 
as  Gov.  Mike  Easley,  seated 
to  the  left,  listens.  Bow/les,  the 
16th  president  of  the  University 
of  North  Carolina,  was 
inaugurated  April  12. 


To  new  UNC  president 
Erskine  Bowles,  the 
mission  of  the  university 
system  to  educate 
extends  beyond  the 
confines  of  the  campus. 


In  his  April  12  inaugural  address.  Bowles  said  that 

maintaining  a  strong  university  system  requires  keep- 

mg  North  CaroUna  competitive  with  the  rest  of  the 

world.  To  do  that,  North  Carolina's  public  universities 

must  focus  on  improving  the  state's  K-12  system. 

"Today's  knowledge-based  global  economy  is  changing  so  fast  and  so  radically  that,  if 
America  and  North  Carolina  don't  wake  up  and  get  more  people  better  educated, 
we  will  become  a  second-rate  power  before  we  know  it.  And  I'm  not  talking  about 
50  years  from  now  I'm  talking  about  in  my  lifetime,"  said  Bowles. 

Bowles  plans  to  make  the  training  of  teachers  his  top  priority.  In  the  past  )'ear,  he  said, 
the  state  has  produced  more  than  3,900  undergraduates  with  teaching  credentials, 
but  the  state  needs  to  hire  more  than  11.000  teachers  annually. 

By  2010,  Bowles  hopes  to  increase  by  60  percent  the  number  of  teachers  trained  by 
the  system.  To  help  attain  this  goal,  UNC  'Vv'ilmington  'Watson  School  of  Education 
Dean  Cathy  Barlow  plans  to  develop  a  fast-track  degree  that  would  allow  a  student 
to  graduate  in  three  years  with  an  education  degree. 

Improving  grade  school  education  would  serve  as  one  part  of  a  plan  to  strengthen  the 
ability  of  North  Carolina  to  compete  economically  through  education.  In  addition. 
Bowles  said  the  university  system  must  strengthen  the  bond  between  the  universi- 
ties and  the  community  colleges,  with  both  systems  ollering  courses  that  teach  skills 
needed  in  the  current  workplace. 

"The  skills  and  knowledge  required  to  get  a  job.  keep  a  job,  and  certainly  to  advance 
to  more  senior  jobs,  now  require  constant  retraining  and  re-educaiion."  said  Bowles. 
"Clearly,  old  patterns,  structures,  and  approaches  that  have  worked  for  centuries 
must  be  tested,  revised,  discarded,  or  enhanced  so  that  they  can  serve  our  needs  in 
this  rapidly  changing  global  world  in  which  we  live. " 

While  the  states  universities  must  be  open  to  restructuring  to  meet  the  demands  of  the 
new  century,  Bowles  said  that  does  not  mean  turning  away  from  the  system's  rich  his- 
tor)'  of  research  and  innovation.  To  strengthen  this  tradition  and  to  ensure  thai  the  state 
continues  to  attract  top  notch  talent,  he  said  the  university  system  must  equip  them  with 
the  facilities,  resources  and  academic  freedom  necessar)-  for  their  work. 

Bowles  succeeded  Molly  Corbeti  Broad  as  president  of  the  ICi-campus  UNC  system  in 
January  To  read  his  inaugural  address,  go  to  www.norihcaroiina.edu. 


UNCW  Magazine 


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students  turn  their  tassels  during  the 

2006  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences 

Commencement  held  May  13  at  Trask  Coliseum. 


Second  doctorate 
in  planning  stage 


UNCW  received  unanimous  approval 
in  April  to  begin  planning  its  second 
doctoral  degree  and  hopes  to  enroll 
its  first  students  in  fall  2007. 

The  mission  of  the  Ed.D.  program  in 
Educational  Leadership  and  Admin- 
istration is  to  prepare  superintendents 
and  other  education  leaders  to  be 
informed,  proactive  and  reflective 
agents  of  change  in  improving  public 
schools  for  the  benefit  of  all  stu- 
dents, particularly  m  southeastern 
North  Carolina. 

Cathy  Barlow,  dean  of  the  Watson 
School  of  Education,  said  public 
school  educators  in  the  10-county 
region  participating  in  the  Profes- 
sional Development  System,  were 
involved  in  the  planning  process. 
"They  are  so  excited  about  this  pro- 
gram coming  to  UNCW,"  she  said. 

"The  teacher  shortage  in  North 
Carolina  is  fairly  extreme,  but 
the  administrator  shortage  is  just 
as  extreme.  There  is  a  strong 
demand  for  superintendents  and 
other  educational  leaders,"  said 
John  Fischetti,  chair  of  the  UNCW 
Doctoral  Planning  Committee.  He 
noted  that  about  a  half  dozen  in- 
dividuals from  each  county  in  the 
region  have  expressed  an  interest  in 
participating  in  the   program. 


Provost  Paul  Hosier  congratulates 
School  of  Nursing  graduates 
during  their  pinning  ceremony. 


NCCBI  elects 
DePaolo  to  board 
of  directors 


Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  was 
elected  to  a  four-year  term  on  the 
North  Carolina  Citizens  for  Business 
and  Industry  Board  of  Directors.  She 
was  also  asked  to  ser\'e  an  unexpired 
term  on  the  executive  committee. 

A  nonpartisan,  nonprofit  member- 
ship organization,  NCCBI  is  the 
state's  largest  and  most  influential 
business  group.  It  serves  as  the 
states  Chamber  of  Commerce  and 
is  recognized  as  such  by  the  U.S. 
Chamber  of  Commerce. 

As  a  director,  DePaolo  will  be  charged 
with  voting  on  internal  policy  issues, 
including  the  annual  budget,  advis- 
ing the  staff  and  executive  committee 
on  public  policy  issues,  ser^dng  as  an 
ambassador  and  acting  as  the  "eyes 
and  ears"  for  the  organization. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


The  new  student  center  is  named 
in  honor  of  Herbert  '53  and  Sylvia 
Watson  Fisher  '50  who  made  a  gift 
of  S2  million  to  UNCW.  The  couple's 
son.  Carlton  Fisher,  is  a  1983 
graduate  and  serves  on  the  UNCW 
Foundation  Board  of  Directors. 


Razor  Walker  Awards 

honor  commitment  to  youth 

For  the  past  13  years,  the  UNCW  Waison  School  of  Education  has  presented  the  Razor 
Walker  Award  to  individuals  and  organizations  thai  have  positively  influenced  the  lives 
of  the  region's  children.  Recipients  are  those  who  have  "walked  the  razor's  edge"  in  publiL 
service  through  an  and  lilcraiure,  business,  education,  law,  medicine,  philanthropy  and 
public  service. 

The  2006  rccipienls  are: 

DAVID  JONES  -  The  former  Wilmington  mayor  has  spent  years  donating  his  time  to 
pliilantlitopic  causes  including  UNCW.  the  YMCA,  Lake  Waccamaw  Boys  and  Girls  Home, 
Boy  Scouts  of  America,  United  Cerebral  Palsy  Southeastern  Sickle  Cell  Anemia.  Brigade 
Boys  and  Girls  Club  and  inany  others.  A  past  president  of  the  Seahawk  Club  and  member 
of  the  UNCW  Board  of  Visitors.  Jones  has  been  instrumental  in  raising  funds  for  scholar- 
ships at  llic  unucisily 

ANGIE  WEST  '00  and  WANDA  BASS  -  Pediatric  nurses  West  and  Bass  founded  Camp 
S|ucial  I  line  as  a  weekend  gei.iw.n  lor  children  with  special  needs.  The  camp  allows  the 
children  to  enjoy  themselves  in  an  environmenl  where  their  needs  are  met  by  volunteers 
from  UNCW.  Cape  Pear  Community  College  and  the  U.S.  Marine  Corps  while  their 
parents  receive  an  e\'ening's  respite  Ironi  eoniinuous  ehikl  care. 


UNCW  Magazine 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


STUDENT     CENTER     NAMED 


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UNCW  students  have  a  new  center  tor 
campus  life:  the  Herbert  and  Sylvia  Fisher 
Student  Center. 

The  70,536-square-foot  building  opened 
in  August  and  includes  offices,  storage  and 
work  areas  to  accommodate  more  than  160 
student  organizations,  larger  spaces  for 
the  UNCW  Bookstore  and  Sharky's  Game 
Room,  a  dramatic  water  feature  sponsored 
by  the  Class  of  2006,  a  350-seat  moxde 
theatre  and  the  Varsity  Cafe,  a  dining  area 
that  pays  tribute  to  donors  Herbert  '53  and 
Sylvia  Watson  Fisher  '50. 

They  owned  the  original  Varsity,  the 
unofficial  student  center  for  Wilmington 
College  students  until  the  1960s.  The 
new  Varsity  Cafe  will  feature  photos  and 
memorabilia  from  the  original  grill. 

The  Fishers  were  honored  in  May  when 
the  student  center  addition  to  the  Univer- 
sity Union  was  named  for  them.  The  life- 


"We  are  honored  to  help  the  students  at 
UNCW,"  said  Herb  Fisher  '53,  founder 
of  Coastal  Realty.  "The  Wilmington  com- 
munity has  been  very  good  to  us,  and 
this  is  a  way  we  can  return  some  of  those 
good  deeds." 

"It's  a  very  beautiful,  very  impressive 
building.  It  is  very  well-planned.  It  will 
have  good  light  with  all  of  the  windows 
and  a  nice  patio  where  the  students  can  be 
outside  and  still  be  under  a  roof,"  Fisher 
said.  "This  is  a  place  where  the  students 
can  all  meet  to  eat  and  lounge  and  play 
games  in  the  game  room  and  visit  with 
their  friends.  It  is  important  to  have  a 
student  center." 


Vatson  Fisher  '5i 


LLOYD  V.  HACKLEY  -  A  nationally  recognized  figure  in  character  education,  Hack- 
ley  is  chancellor  emeritus  of  Fayetteville  State  University,  former  president  of  the  N.C. 
Community  College  System,  chairman  emeritus  of  the  National  CHARACTER  COUNTS! 
Coalition  and  a  member  of  the  Josephson  Institute  of  Ethics  Board  of  Governors.  He  now 
volunteers  full-time  with  CHARACTER  COUNTS!  as  a  nationally  certified  ethics  and  char- 
acter development  instructor,  and  was  recently  named  interim  chancellor  at  N.C.  A&T. 

NOEL  K.  JONES  -  A  teacher-educator  with  the  Watson  School  of  Education,  Jones  devel- 
oped literacy  programs  for  public  schools  and  universities.  He  directed  the  implementation 
of  Reading  Recovery  for  30  school  sites  in  North  Carolina  and  Virginia  and  developed  the 
Southeastern  Regional  Reading  Recovery  Conference,  which  began  in  19Q4  with  400  partici- 
pants and  grew  to  1,600  in  2005. 

PHILLIP  J.  KIRK  JR.  -  For  16  years.  Kirk  served  as  president  of  the  North  Carolina 
Citizens  for  Business  and  Industr)',  which  led  the  effort  to  pass  one  of  the  largest  educational 
bond  referendums  in  the  state's  history.  His  work  with  the  organization  led  the  business 
community  to  consistently  support  educational  efforts  throughout  his  tenure. 


UNCW  Magazine      5 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


ACTOR 


ossettJR 


As  a  UNCW-TV  film  crew  waits  in  the  background,  actor  Louis  Gossett  Jr.  takes  a  moment 
to  greet  members  of  the  U.S.  Marine  Corps  at  Camp  Johnson  near  Jacksonville.  Gossett  is 
the  narrator  for  a  documentary  on  the  nation's  first  African-American  Marines,  written  and 
directed  by  Melton  McLaurin,  UNCW  professor  emeritus  of  history. 


This  historic  photo  shows  Montford  Point  Marines 
training  at  Camp  Johnson  in  Jacksonville;  most  saw 
action  in  the  Pacific  Theatre  during  World  War  II. 
Their  story  is  documented  at  the  museum. 


UNCW  summer  home  to  Carolina  Ballet 

Beginning  July  2007,  UNCW  will  be  the  summer  home  for  the  Carolina  Ballet. 
Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  called  this  development  "an  extraordinary 
milestone  in  the  life  of  this  university." 

The  partnership  will  bring  many  of  the  finest  young  dancers  from  around  the 
nation  to  Wilmington  to  work  with  the  seasoned  professional  dancers  and 
choreographers  of  the  Raleigh-based  Carolina  Ballet  in  an  ongoing  four-week 
residency  program. 

In  a  few  short  years,  the  Carolina  Ballet  has  established  itself  as  a  world-class 
American  ballet  company  and  was  recently  hailed  in  The  Wall  Street  Journal  as 
one  of  America's  top  arts  organizations.  Artistic  Director  Robert  Weiss  was  a 
principal  dancer  for  the  New  York  City  Ballet  for  16  years  and  is  internationally 
recognized  for  his  creative  and  energetic  choreography. 


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Because  Louis  Gossett  Jr.  feels  it's  important  to  tell  the 
untold  stories  documenting  the  history  of  African-Ameri- 
cans, he  agreed  to  narrate  a  film  written  and  directed 
by  UNCW  professor  emeritus  of  history  Melton  McLaurin 
about  the  Montford  Point  Marines. 

ASSISTS     WITH     UNCW     DOCUMENTARY 


UNCW- TV  filmed  the  Academy  Award-vvmnmg  accor  in  April  at  Camp  Johnson  in 
Jacksonville.  The  documentary  tells  the  story  of  the  first  African-Americans  to  serve 
m  the  U.S.  Marine  Corps;  they  were  trained  at  Montford  Point,  N.C.  between  1942 
and  1949. 

"Stories  like  this  one,  the  children  don't  remember,"  said  Gossett. 

Commenting  that  vv-hile  European  history  is  well  known,  he  said  the  history  of  African- 
Americans  IS  often  forgotten.  He  illustrated  the  point  with  the  film  Saving  Private  Ryan, 
which  neglected  the  role  of  black  soldiers  like  his  uncles,  who  were  m  the  infantry  under 
Gen.  George  Patton. 

"Its  tunnel  vision.  It's  not  fair  to  show  they  don't  exist,"  he  said.  "I  feel  obligated  as  a  parent 
and  a  grandparent  to  tell  a  difierent  stoiy." 

Clarence  Willie,  superintendent  of  schools  for  Fairfield  County,  S.C.,  who  also  retired 
from  the  Marine  Corps  as  a  lieutenant  colonel,  and  McLaurin  have  been  working  on 
the  Montford  Point  Marine  story  since  2001.  In  2005,  the  U.S.  Department  of  Defense 
provided  $500,000  for  the  development  of  the  Montford  Point  story  as  a  joint  effort 
between  UNCW  and  South  Carolina  State  University.  The  documentary  is  the  major 
piece  in  this  effort. 

Dozens  of  Montford  Point  Marines  were  interviewed  for  the  documentary,  which  the 
creators  hope  to  air  nationally  on  PBS  during  the  next  year.  UNCW  previewed  the 
work  in  a  private  showing  for  the  Montford  Point  Marines  Association  at  its  national 
convention,  held  m  July  at  Montford  Point. 


"Shakespeare  Suite"  April  23,  at  Konan  Auditorium.  The  tjallet  company 
will  be  making  UNCyA/  its  summer  porlormance  home  beginning  in  2007. 


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Diamond  Hawks  earn  third  trip  to  NCAAs 

The  200d  baseball  tanipaign  was  a  season  tor  the  record  books  as  the  Seahawks  posted 
their  fourth  straight  40-win  season,  won  the  Colonial  Athletic  Association  title  and 
earned  their  third  berth  in  the  NCAA  tournament. 

Eleven  offensive  records  were  smashed  as  the  high-powered  Seahawks  paced  the  nation 
in  scoring  for  several  weeks,  a  first  in  the  history  of  the  program.  UNCW  slammed  a 
program-best  80  home  runs  as  four  Seahawks  reached  double  digits  led  by  senior  third 
baseman  and  first-team  AU-CAA  selection  Matt  Poulk's  14  round  tnppers. 

While  the  Seahawks  were  able  to  ride  the  long  ball,  the  lineup  also  pounded  out  156 
doubles,  besting  the  previous  mark  of  140  set  in  2005.  Senior  outfielder  John  Ra)Tior 
stole  a  single  season-record  42  bases  as  the  Seahawks  swiped  133  bases. 

With  a  school-record  42  wins,  the  Seahawks  became  the  first  team  in  the  history  of  the 
CAA  to  record  four  consecutive  seasons  of  at  least  40  wins.  UNCW  is  one  of  just  11  schools 
to  win  40  games  in  each  of  the  last  four  seasons,  joining  national  powers  Rice,  Flonda 
State.  Georgia  Tech,  UNC  Chapel  Hill,  Texas  and  Cal  State  Fullerton  in  that  category. 

The  Seahawks  fashioned  a  6-2  mark  against  members  of  the  Atlantic  Coast  Conference, 
recording  wins  over  Wake  Forest  and  Duke  (both  twice),  as  well  as  a  5-3  victory  against 
then  nationally-ranked  NC  State  before  a  home  season  high  attendance  of  more  than 
2,700  fans. 

In  the  final  CAA  championship  game  against  VCU,  the  Seahawks  spotted  the  Rams  an 
early  6-1  lead,  but  the  Seahawks  again  summoned  a  little  Brooks  Field  magic  with  three 
runs  in  the  fifth.  UNCW  then  completed  the  comeback  when  Chris  Hatcher  delivered 
a  game-winning  two-run  triple  in  the  bottom  of  the  ninth,  setting  off  a  wild  celebration 
at  Brooks  Field. 

The  Seahawks  dropped  the  NCAA  regional  opener  to  Winthrop,  but  staved  off  elimina- 
tion with  a  21-19  win  over  Maine.  The  40  runs  were  the  second  most  in  the  history  of 
the  NCAA  Tournament.  The  magic  ran  out  the  next  day,  however,  as  UNCW  was  unable 
to  hold  a  3-2  lead  in  the  ninth  against  Winthrop  in  a  7-3  loss  to  the  Eagles.  Sophomore 
outfielder  Jason  Appel  earned  All-Regional  honors  by  hitting  an  even  .500  (8  for  16)  in 
the  post-season  event. 

The  program  achieved  another  high  water  mark  in  June  when  six  Seahawks  were 
selected  in  Major  League  Baseball's  First-Year  Player  draft.  Halcher,  the  C\k  Tourna- 
ment Most  Outstanding  Player,  was  tabbed  in  the  fifth-round  by  the  Florida  Marlins. 
Ra>Tior,  who  was  selected  in  the  12ih  round  in  2005  by  the  Baltimore  Orioles,  was 
selected  by  the  Marlins  in  the  ninth  round.  Rounding  out  the  UNCW  draftees  were 
senior  reliever  Adam  Paul  (19th  round,  San  Francisco),  senior  pitcher  Thomas  Benton 
(29th,  Cleveland),  senior  third  baseman  Mall  Poulk  (41st,  Milwaukee)  and  junior  first 
baseman  Jonathan  Baits  (49th,  San  Francisco). 

8         UNCW  Magazine 


Moss  named 
basketball  coach 


Benny  Moss,  a  veteran  assistant 
coach  who  has  been  a  proven  win- 
ner at  four  different  institutions  and 
most  recently  at  UNC  Charlotte,  was 
named  the  seventh  men's  basketball 
coach  in  UNC  Wilmington  history 
on  April  20. 

Moss,  36,  follows  in  the  footsteps  of 
Brad  Brownell,  who  stepped  down  fol- 
lowing a  four-year  run  at  the  helm  of 
the  program.  Moss  served  six  seasons 
as  the  top  aide  for  Bobby  Lutz  at 
UNCC,  where  the  49ers  compiled  a 
114-69  record  during  his  stay. 

"Benny  has  an  excellent  basketball 
pedigree,"  said  Mike  Capaccio,  UN- 
CWs  athletic  director.  "He  has  been 
successful  at  ever)'  level  he's  coached, 
and  with  his  excellent  regional  and 
national  ties,  we  are  confident  that 
he  will  be  successful  here." 

"I'm  thankful  for  this  opportunity, 
and  I'm  ready  to  get  started,"  said 
Moss.  "I  appreciate  the  confidence 
that  Chancellor  (Rosemary)  DePaolo, 
Director  of  Athletics  Mike  Capaccio 
and  the  search  committee  have  shown 
in  me.  1  want  to  continue  to  carr)'  on 
the  positive  things  that  are  associated 
with  UNCW  basketball,  build  on  the 
tradition  here  and  take  the  program 
to  the  next  level. 


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Seahawk  swimmers 
dominate  CAA  meet 

Putting  the  finishing  touches  on  a  strong 
dual  meet  season,  UNCW  swimming  and 
diving  teams  overwhelmed  the  competi- 
tion by  sweeping  the  CAA  men's  and 
women's  championships  for  the  first  time 
in  school  history. 

Coach  Dave  Allen's  teams  racked  up  nine 
individual  titles,  se^'en  relay  crowns  and  came 
back  to  the  Port  City  with  31  medals  overall. 
The  performance  also  included  nine  school 
records  and  one  meet  record  at  George  Mason's 
Jim  McKay  Natatorium. 

"The  first  words  that  come  to  my  mind  are 
total  domination  and  outstanding,"  said 
Allen,  who  concluded  his  29th  season  by 
being  named  CAA  Men's  and  'Women's  Coach 
of  the  Year.  He  has  now  been  named  the 
CAA's  top  men's  coach  four  times  and  the 
league's  premier  women's  coach  five  times. 
In  addition,  diving  coach  Marc  Ellington 
was  named  Men's  Diving  Coach  of  the  Year 
for  the  second  consecutive  season. 

Overall,  the  men  captured  11  gold  medals, 
six  silver  and  two  bronze  to  keep  their 
dynasty  intact.  Adam  Brenneman  led  the 
way,  capturing  three  individual  events 
and  swimming  legs  on  four  first-place 
relays.  His  100  Freestyle  swim  snapped 
Dan  Gallagher's  '02  school  record,  meet 
record  and  CAA  record. 

Diver  Dean  Berman  swept  the  one-meter  and 
three-meter  boards,  earning  CAA  Diver  of 
the  Meet  for  the  second  consecutive  year. 


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riaynor  makes  statement 
on  national  stage 

Junior  track  and  field  standout  Anna 
Raynor  added  another  accolade  to  her 
growing  resume  by  finishing  fourth  in  the 
javelin  and  securing  All- America  honors  for 
the  second  consecutive  season  at  the  NCAA 
Outdoor  Track  and  Field  Championships  m 
Sacramento,  Calif.  Ra}Tior  finished  fourth 
with  a  throw  of  175-05  feet. 

In  the  CAA  Championships,  she  successfully 
defended  her  title  and  broke  her  own  meet 
record  with  a  throw  of  170-01.  She  captured 
her  second  straight  ECAC  Championship  at 
179-02. 

Ra>Tior  punched  her  second  straight  ticket 
to  the  NCAA  Championships  with  a  throw 
of  168-00  at  the  NCAA  East  Regionals  in 
Greensboro,  She  automatically  qualified  for 
the  final  round  on  her  first  toss  of  the  event. 


Jarman  qualifies 

for  U.S.  Women's  Open 

Former  UNC  Wilmington  golf  standout 
Michelle  Jarman  '06  quaUfied  for  the  2006 
U.S.  Women's  Open  Championship,  shoot- 
ing back-to-back  74's  in  sectional  qualifying 
outside  Baltimore,  Md. 

It  was  a  fitting  cap  to  a  remarkable  career 
for  Jarman,  who  is  the  most  decorated  golfer 
in  the  program's  history  She  won  four 
tournaments  from  2003-06  and  recorded 
a  school-best  76.46  stroke  average  in  40 
starts.  In  addition,  she  was  named  the  CAAs 
2004-05  Female  Scholar  Athlete  of  the  Year 
and  shared  the  Mosley  Award  as  the  school's 
top  student-athlete  in  2005-06. 

Jarman  became  UNCW's  first  qualifier  for 
the  U.S.  Open  by  shooting  a  2-over-par  74  at 
the  Green  Spring  'Valley/Hunt  Club  course 
and  following  a  35-minute  break,  carding 
another  74  at  Woodholme  Country  Club. 

Jarman  played  in  the  sectional  qualifying 
with  Annika  Sorenstam's  sister,  Charlotta, 
and  conquered  a  challenging  terrain  in  her 
third  tr)'  at  qualifying  for  the  prestigious 
event.  She  competed  m  the  61st  annual 
event  June  29-July  2  at  Newport  Country 
Club  in  Newport,  R.l. 

By  qualif)ing  for  the  Open,  Jarman  also 
gained  an  exemption  to  the  U.S.  Women's 
Amateur  m  Oregon. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Russell   Herman,  professor  of 
mathematiLS,  received  the  2006 
Award  for  Excellence  in  Teach- 
ing from  the  UNC  Board  of 
Go\-emors.  The  award,  given 
annually  to  a  tenured  faculty 
member  from  each  UNC  cam- 
pus, includes  a  commemora- 
tive bronze  medallion  and  a 
S7,500  cash  prize.  A  faculty 
member  at   UNCW  since 
1990,   Herman   also   re- 
ceived the  2005  Chancel- 
lor's Teaching  Excellence 
Award    and    the    2005 
Distinguished   Teaching 
Professorship  Award. 

Five    faculty   members 
were  recognized  as  out- 
standing teachers  with 
the  2006  Chancellors 
Teaching   Excellence 
Award.  The  award  was 
established  in  1991  to 
recognize  all  aspects 
of  excellence  in  teach- 
ing and  teaching-re- 
lated activities  that 
foster  students'  de- 
sire   for    lifetime 
learning  and  suc- 
cess.  Each  recipi- 
ent   received    a 
$1,500  stipend 


faculty 


1.  Richard  Satterlie 

2.  Lou  Buttino 

3.  Robert  Toplin 

4.  Cheryl  Sutton  received  the  Alumna  of  the  Year  Award 
from  Bo  Dean,  chair  of  Leadership  Wilmington. 

5.  Dean  Virginia  Adams  presents  the  Outstanding 
Faculty  of  the  Year  for  the  School  of  Nursing  to  Diana 
Topjian  at  the  annual  Nurses'  Day  Celebration  held  at 
UNCW  May  11. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


and  medallion.  The  recipients 
are:  Herbert  Berg,  associate 
professor  of  philosophy  and 
religion;  Tracy  Hargrove, 

associate  prolessor  of  curricu- 
lar  studies;  Thomas  Janickl 
associate  professor  of  miorma- 
tion  systems  and  operations 
management;  Gabriel  Lugo, 
associate  professor  of  mathe- 
matics and  statistics;  Richard 
Olsen  Jr.,  associate  prolessor 
of  communication  studies. 

La  Vida  No  Es  Facil  (Life  Is 
Not  Easy),  a  documentary  by 
Maurice  Martinez,  received 
an  international  premiere  at 
the  50th  anniversary  con- 
ference of  the  Comparative 
and  International  Education 
Society  held  in  March  in 
Honolulu,  Hawaii.  The  film 
examines  the  question:  Should 
undocumented  immigrants  be 
eligible  for  in-state  tuition  at 
North  Carolina's  public  uni\-er- 
sities-'  Martinez  is  professor  of 
specialty  studies  in  the  Watson 
School  of  Education. 

Richard  Satterlie,  professor 
of  biolog)'  and  marine  biology, 
had  his  debut  novel  published 
in  July  by  Whiskey  Creek 
Press.  Phoenix  is  a  historical 
novel  set  in  the  late  1800s  in 
the  American  West.  His  short 
story  "The  Stick"  will  also  be 
published  by  Whiskey  Creek 
Press  in  October.  Four  ot 
his  poems  were  published  in 
.Aiufu'cnc  Liicinrv  Jounicil,  an 
online  publication. 

Tlie  Lady  and  the  Oiulaw  Horse, 
a  film  by  Lou  Buttino 
chair  of  the  Department  of 
Film  Studies,  was  named  Best 
Biographical  Documentar\' 
by  the  West  Coast  edition  of 
the  New  York  International 
Independent  Film  and  Video 
Festival  (.NYllFVFV  The  film 
was  also  selected  for  screening 
at  NYlIFVF's  East  Coast  festival 
edition  in  May  and  received 
the  Special  Jury  Remi  Award  ai 
the  WorklFest  Houston  Inter- 
national Film  Festival. 


Robert  Toplin.  professor  of 
histor)',  offers  an  appraisal  of 
Michael  Moore's  Falirenheit 
9/11  documentary  and  the 
furor  surrounding  it  in  his 
new  book,  Michael  Moore's 
Fahrenheit  9/11:  How  One  Film 
Divided  a  Nation,  published 
b)^  University  Press  of  Kansas. 
Toplin  e.xamines  the  develop- 
ment of  Moore's  ideas  and  the 
evolution  of  his  filmmaking, 
then  dissects  the  film  and 
explores  the  many  claims 
and  disagreements  about  the 
moxie's  truthfulness. 

Cheryl  Sutton,  coordina- 
tor of  the  Office  of  Histori- 
cally Underutilized  Businesses 
iHUB'i,  was  named  Leadership 
Wilmington  Alumna  of  the 
Year.  Leadership  Wilmington, 
a  joint  effort  of  the  Greater 
Wilmington  Chamber  of 
Commerce  and  UNCW,  aims 
to  educate,  challenge  and 
motivate  leaders  and  future 
leaders  to  utilize  their  leader- 
ship skills  for  the  betterment 
of  the  communit}'. 

John  Bennett,  professor  in 
the  Department  of  Health  and 
Applied  Human  Sciences, 
was  named  national  presi- 
dent-elect of  the  Alliance  for 
Athletics,  Health,  Physical 
Education,  Recreation  and 
Dance  in  April.  He  is  the  second 
North  Carolinian  to  ser\-e  in 
this  position  in  over  100  years 
of  this  association's  history. 

Two  university  administrators 
are  returning  to  the  classroom. 
Robert  Tyndall.  vice  chan- 
cellor lor  mlormation  technol- 
ogy and  associate  provost,  is 
stepping  down  to  ser\-e  as  a 
professor  in  the  Watson  School 
ol  Education,  where  he  served 
as  dean  in  the  1990s. 

.Alter  14  years  in  adminis- 
traiion,  Denis  Carter  has 

stepped  down  as  associate  vice 
chancellor  lor  academic  alTairs 
to  return  to  the  faculty  of  the 
Department  ol  Economics 
and  Finance  in  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business. 


10       UNCW  Magazine 


Summer  2006 


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David  Meyer,  recipient 
of  the  first  doctorate    , 
awarded  at  UNCW, 
is  congratulated  by 
Martin  Posey  and 
Robert  Roer. 


by  Steven  Nelson  '06 

Raised  on  a  farm  more  than  a  thousand 
miles  from  the  nearest  ocean,  Dave  Meyer 
learned  to  love  the  sea  through  his  television. 

As  a  child,  he  watched 
Jacques  Cousteau's 
underwater  documentaries 
on  TV  every  Friday  night, 
which  intrigued  him  and 
got  him  interested  in 
working  on  the  water. 
Before  long,  he  began  to 
think  about  becoming  a 
marine  scientist. 

"I  didn't  w/ant  to  be  a  banker,  farmer  or 
lawyer  like  the  rest  of  my  friends  and 
relatives,"  Meyer  said. 

In  1979,  Meyer  followed  his  dream  and 
transferred  from  North  Dakota  State  to 
UNO  Wilmington.  He  came  to  UNCW 
based  on  luck;  he  happened  to  be  here  at 
the  right  time  and  place  to  live  his  dream. 

He  received  his  undergraduate  and 
master's  degrees  in  marine  biology  from 
UNCW  in  1982  and  1988,  respectively. 
Now,  at  47  years  of  age,  Meyer  holds  the 
distinction  of  earning  the  university's  first 
doctorate  in  marine  biology. 

Ann  Pabst,  graduate  coordinator  for 
biology  and  marine  biology,  interacted  with 
Meyer  in  several  of  the  core  Ph.D.  courses 
and  found  him  to  be  an  exemplary  student 
and  a  "superb  emissary"  for  the  university 

"He  is  very  professional  as  a  student  and 
as  a  scientist  and  is  an  excellent  example 
of  the  high  quality  of  students  in  our 
program,"  Pabst  said. 


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Meyer,  who  is  employed  full-time  as  a 
research  fisheries  biologist  with  the  Center 
for  Coastal  Fisheries  and  Habitat  in  Beau- 
fort, said  his  research  and  work  could  not 
have  been  done  without  the  support  of  his 
family:  his  wife,  Toni  and  two  daughters, 
Katlin,  15,  and  Jamie,  17, 

He  believes  UNCW  has  a  top-notch 
marine  biology  program  and  is  wonderful 
for  graduate  work  because  of  the  caliber 
of  the  professors.  He  said  the  university 
has  been  nice  enough  to  provide  him  with 
office  space  and  a  good  atmosphere  to 
learn  and  expand  his  research, 

"The  department's  students,  staff  and 
professors  are  a  very  helpful  support 
system,"  Meyer  said. 

Robert  Roer,  dean  of  the  Graduate  School, 
commended  Meyer  on  his  dedication  to 
the  program.  "It  is  very  hard  to  conduct 
and  complete  research  when  working  full- 
time,"  Roer  said,  "Dave's  time  management 
had  to  be  outstanding." 

Biology  and  marine  biology  department 
chair  Martin  Posey,  who  served  as  Meyer's 
academic  advisor,  said,  "Dave  would 
spend  long  hours  with  his  research  and 
job  responsibilities,  and  still  had  time  to 
help  other  students.  He  is  independent, 
knowledgeable  and  very  enthusiastic  about 
his  work.  He  has  set  the  standards  for  the 
program  and  other  students." 

Meyer  plans  to  publish  sections  of  his 
dissertation  titled  "A  comparison  of  nekton 
utilization  of  smooth  cordgrass  (Spartina 
alterniflora)  marsh  based  on  marsh  size 


and  degree  of  isolation  from  like  habital: 
Do  size  and  site  location  matter?"  and  fg, 
continue  working  on  several  research   y\f. 
projects  involving  marsh  wetlands.         ' 

"Any  gauge  to  the  success  of  a  graduate 
program  is  placement  of  students  and 
successfully  publishing  their  research," 
Roer  pointed  out. 

This  year,  Meyer  is  working  with  a  $500 
million  project  at  Poplar  Island  in  Mary- 
land, restoring  and  creating  salt  marshes, 
spreading  over  1 ,200  acres.  Over  the  last 
10  years  he  has  been  the  principal  investi- 
gator for  over  $1  million  in  research  grants. 

"I  don't  consider  my  job  work,  I  love  what  I 
do,  and  I  am  the  luckiest  man  in  the  world, 
because  over  the  last  20  years  I  have  never 
really  had  to  go  to  work,"  Meyer  said, 

UNCW  is  the  only  school  in  the  16-univer- 
sity  school  system  and  one  of  only  three 
on  the  East  Coast  to  offer  a  doctoral 
degree  in  marine  biology.  It  is  the  culmina- 
tion of  a  30-year  investment  by  UNCW  in 
marine  biology  as  the  premier  academic 
program  on  the  campus.  The  major 
emphasis  of  this  program  is  to  provide 
doctoral  training  in  the  areas  that  encom- 
pass modern  marine  biology,  focusing  on 
coastal  and  estuarine  biology,  crustacean 
biology,  marine  mammalogy,  molecular 
biology  and  systematics  of  marine  organ- 
isms. Ten  other  students  are  on  track  to 
follow  in  Dave  Meyer's  footsteps. 

Steve  Nelson,  a  2006  communication  studies 
graduate,  was  an  intern  in  the  UNCW  Office  of 
University  Reiations. 


Summer  2006 


UNCW  Magazine 


11 


limcali 
ulturai . 

Immersion 


UNCW     NURSES     PREPARE 
TO     BE    GLOBAL    CITIZENS 


With  endless  professional  opportunities 
available  around  the  world  and  increas- 
ing numbers  of  immigrant  patients  in  the 
U.S.,  it  is  critical  that  nursmg  students  are 
educated  to  proxide  quality  health  care  to 
diverse  populations. 

In  March,  10  UNCW  nursing  students 
completed  their  clinical  practicum  in 
Arequipa,  Peru,  where  they  spent  three 
weeks  providing  the  residents,  particularly 
children  and  the  elderly,  with  health  assess- 
ments, direct  care  and  health  education. 


Through  its  partnership  with  a  mission  in 
Arequipa,  the  School  of  Nursing  plans  to 
send  a  group  of  students  to  live,  learn 
and  serve  in  Peru  each  spring  semester. 
With  more  than  half  of  its  residents  living 
in  poverty,  the  South  American  country 
has  a  great  need  for  volunteer  health 
care  providers. 

"One  of  our  goals  is  to  integrate  opportuni- 
ties into  the  curriculum  that  enhance  global 
understanding  for  all  students  and  faculty," 
said  Dean  Virginia  Adams.  "We  want  them 


to  develop  the  skills  and  sensitivity  to  be 
culturally  competent  professional  nurses." 

In  addition  to  providing  services  at 
the  mission's  clinic  and  day  care,  the 
nursing  students  were  integrated  into 
the  local  community,  visiting  homes, 
attending  church  and  participating  in 
cultural  festivals. 

"There's  no  better  way  to  learn  something 
than  to  actually  go  there  and  e.xpenence  it 
for  yourself,"  said  Jenna  Brown  "06,  who 
was  a  senior  during  the  trip.  "The  School 
of  Nursing  gave  me  a  great  opportunity  to 
do  that." 


Erin  Holland  listens  to 
a  child's  heart  in  the 
mission's  day  care 
facility  as  UNCW  nursing 
students  visited  Pern. 


Above:  Jenna  Brown 
'06  measures  a  child's 
height  during  health 
assessments. 


Summer  2006 


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CENTER  FOR  CREATING  CONNECTIONS 


NEW  SPACES  FOR  THE  ARTS 

CONNECT  FACULTY,  STUDENTS,  COMMUNITY 


With  the  completion  of  the  new  Cultural 
Arts  Building,  students  and  faculty  from  the 
visual  and  performing  arts  feel  as  if  they 
have  -  at  last  -  found  the  Promised  Land, 
a  home  for  learning  and  performing  that 
meets  the  needs  of  faculty  and  students 
and  connects  the  campus  to  community 
in  one  inspiring  space. 

"Immediately  our  theatre  program  can 
become  very  competitive,  making  it  easier 
to  recruit  the  most  talented  students,"  said 
Theatre  Program  Director  Paul  Castagno. 

The  chair  of  the  Department  of  Music, 
Frank  Bongiorno,  can't  wait  to  move  in. 
"The  new  facilities  are  going  to  open  up  a 
lot  of  exciting  possibilities  in  the  way  we 
practice,  perform  and  study  music." 

"It  is  the  first  building  on  the  UNCW 
campus  with  spaces  designed  specifically 
for  the  visual  arts,"  said  Department  of  Art 
and  Art  History  Chair  Don  Furst. 

In  a  state-of-the-art  295-seat  Proscenium 
Theatre,  equipped  with  the  latest 
technology,  theatre  students  can  expect 
hands-on  training  and  experience  using  the 
most  advanced  equipment  and  systems 
—  audiences  can  expect  spectacular 
performances.  There  is  also  a  125-seat 
Black  Box  Theatre  for  experimental  works. 


'This  facility  is  top  notch,"  Castagno  said, 
"at  par  with  any  in  the  state." 

A  281 -seat  Recital  Hall  co-anchors  the 
performance  wing  of  the  building  with  the 
Proscenium  Theatre.  The  crown  jewel 
of  the  Department  of  Music,  the  hall's 
raised  stage  acts  like  an  acoustical  "shell" 
directing  sound  toward  the  audience.  For 
sound  control,  the  coffered  ceiling  and 
walls  are  angled;  for  visibility,  a  sloped 
floor,  with  cushioned  seats,  rises  gradually 
from  the  performance  stage.  The  result: 
there  is  not  a  bad  seat  in  the  house. 

For  the  first  time,  a  dedicated,  enclosed  art 
gallery  can  offer  traveling  museum  exhibits 
and  solo  exhibits  by  contemporary  artists. 
A  beautiful  full-glass  wall  allows  passersby 
to  view  the  new,  secure  art  gallery  from  the 
public  concourse. 

Providing  new  avenues  of  access  to  the 
arts,  funds  for  the  $33.5  million  dollar 
project  came  from  a  construction  bond 
ratified  by  North  Carolina  voters.  Workers 
broke  ground  on  the  106,860  square  foot 
building  in  October  2004  and  construction 
is  scheduled  for  completion  fall  2006. 
Academic  spaces  will  be  ready  for  the 
opening  of  classes  in  August. 


Above,  from  left  to  nght 
Lobby  and  public  concourse  in 
the  performance  wing 

Recital  Hall  for  the  Department 
of  Music 

View  of  the  Proscenium  Theatre 
looking  outward  toward  the 
audience 

Second  floor  Painting  Studio  in 
the  academic  wing 

Workers  prepare  the  Art  and  Art 
History  Lecture  Hall,  in  the  aca- 
demic wing,  for  student 
and  public  lectures 

Previous  Page 

Top:  The  Instrumental 

Rehearsal  Room 

Bottom  left:  Proscenium 

Theatre  stage 

Bottom  right:  Cross  corridor 

outside  the  Drawing  Studio 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moncrief 
unless  otherwise  noted. 


The  arts  support  creative  thinking  and  problem  solving,  strengthen  K-12  education  programs,  support  the  economic  base  of  a  community  through  new 


BtrnifgningnTnttn 


The  Transforming 
power  of  the  arts 


by  Kim  Proukou  '06M 


At  her  inaugural  address,  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo 
re  focused  the  energies  of  UNC  Wilmington  in  the  direction 


of  strategic  decision-makmg. 
Central  to  the  set  of  strategic 
goals  developed  under  DePaolos 
leadership  are  the  educational 
values  of  diverse  idea  exchanges, 
global  citizenship,  outreach, 
regional  engagement  and 
enhancing  the  quality  of  life  by 
providing  regional  access  to  the 
university's  resources.  The  arts 
uphold  these  goals  and  values. 
The  arts  support  creative 
thinking  and  problem  solving, 
strengthen  K-12  education 
programs,  support  the  economic 
base  of  a  community  through 
new  revenue  development. 


ABOUT  THE  ARCHITFCT?; 


Jenkins-Peer  Arcliitects  of 
Charlotte,  principal  architects, 
teamed  with  specialized 
consultants  to  create  an 
architecturally  pleasing, 
mechanically  functioning, 
performance-oriented  facility. 
Assisting  Jenkins-Peer  were  the 
firms  of  Howard  Montgomery 
Steger  Performance  Architecture, 
New  Orleans,  La.;  BAI  Acoustical 
Design  Consultants,  Austin, 
Texas;  Robert  Long  Associates 
Theatre  Consultants,  Chapel  Hill; 
and  MCLA  Theatre  Lighting 
Consultants,  Washington,  D.C. 


advance  the  quality  of  life  in 
communities  and  foster  pride  and 
inclusion  by  demonstrating  the 
richness  of  diverse  expenences. 

DePaolo  believes  m  the  unique 
potential  of  the  arts.  "The  arts 
challenge  us  to  think  about  our 
experiences  from  fresh,  divergent 
perspectives.  Because  the  arts 
provide  a  uniquely  safe  environ- 
ment for  expression  and  debate, 
the  arts  encourage  people  -  of 
all  ages  and  backgrounds  -  to 
engage  in  conversations  that 
foster  understanding  and 
identification  with  others.  The 


arts  inspire  leadership  and 
independence,  as  well  as 
partnerships  and  collaborations." 

DePaolo  also  believes  the  arts 
hold  the  power  to  transform. 
"By  reminding  us  of  the  regard 
we,  as  humans,  have  for  beauty 
-  in  the  face  of  even  the  harshest 
realities  of  human  existence  and 
struggle  -  the  arts  re-energize 
us.  In  bringing  people  and  art 
together,  the  university  can 
facilitate  and  participate  m  the 
transforming  power  of  the  arts." 


Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  addresses  an 
enthusiastic  audience  during  the  2005  ground- 
breaking ceremony  for  the  Cultural  Arts  Building. 


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YEAR  OF  THE  ARTS 

To  celebrate  the  transforming  power  of  the  arts,  UNCW 
proclaims  the  2006-07  academic  year  -Year  of  the  Arts. 


A  year  of  performances,  exhibits, 
lectures  and  productions  surround 
three  historic  events  in  the  cultural 
life  of  the  university:  the  debut  of  the 
newly  renovated  Kenan  Auditorium  on 
Sept.  21;  inauguration  of  the  Cultural 
Arts  Building  Jan.  25-27;  and  the 
grand  finale  of  the  Year  of  the  Arts  on 
July  28,  2007  with  the  Carolina  Ballet 
premiere  performance. 


Leading  on-campus  presenters  include 
UNCW  departments  and  programs  of 
Art  and  Art  History,  Creative  Writing, 
Film  Studies,  Music  and  Theatre;  Divi- 
sion of  Public  Service  and  Continuing 
Studies;  UNCW  Office  of  Cultural  Arts; 
and  UNCW  Presents,  Division  of  Student 
Affairs.  See  page  19  for  a  list  of 
highlights  from  the  coming  year. 


revenue  development,  advance  the  quality  of  life  in  communities,  and  foster  pride  and  inclusion  by  demonstrating  the  richness  of  diverse  experiences. 


•^months,  the  only  sounds  coming 
fronn  the  Cultural  Arts  Building  were  the 
heavy  notes  of  construction  -  clangs. 

whirring  motors  and  beeps  as  steel,  wire 
and  concrete  shaped  new  spaces  for 
music  performance  and  practice.  Soon 
those  sounds  will  be  replaced  with  the 
soaring  voices  of  vocal  performance 
majors,  uplifting  anthems  from  brass 
instrumentalists,  jazz  rhythms  and  the 
nuances  of  variations  on  themes  from 
chamber  musicians  when  faculty  and 
students  from  the  Department  of  Music 
take  possession  of  the  building  engineers, 
architects,  designers  and  constmction 
workers  have  prepared  for  them. 

The  departments  prized  possession  is 
the  281-seat  Recital  Hall,  which,  with 
the  Proscenium  Theatre,  co-anchors  the 
performance  wing.  The  hall,  customized 
to  suit  the  majority  of  the  departments 
program  needs,  supports  chamber 
ensembles,  choral  performances,  small 
jazz  and  brass  ensembles  and  student  and 
faculty  recitals.  Only  the  Wind  Symphony 
and  the  larger  jazz  ensembles  will  continue 
to  use  Kenan  Auditorium,  where  a  larger 
stage  can  accommodate  both  their  numbers 
and  substantial  sound. 

"There  are  many  theatres  in  the  region 
that  function  as  music  halls,  but  nothing 
like  this  one  that  is  entirely  devoted 
to  and  designed  for  intimate  musical 
performances.  In  this  hall,  the  sounds 
the  musicians  play  and  hear  on  stage  are 
exactly  the  sounds  audience  members 
hear  in  their  seats.  For  both  the  musician 
and  the  audience,  that's  really  quite  an 
exciting  musical  experience,"  said  Music 
Department  Chair  Frank  Bongiorno, 

His  faculty  agrees.  "An  intimate  experience 
is  essential  to  the  art  of  recital,"  said 
Nancy  King,  assistant  professor  of  voice. 
"Small,  more  intimate  venues  give  student 
performers  a  more  profound  connection 
with  the  audience." 


Closer  connections  between  artist  and 
audience  have  significant  academic  benefits 
that  Bongiorno  values.  "Most  importantly, 
the  students  are  afforded  experiences 
that  strengthen  their  educational  and 
professional  training.  And  while  the 
Recital  Hall,  for  example,  can  be  seen  as  a 
performance  venue  -  its  academic  function 
as  a  speciahzed  classroom,  or  if  you  will, 
a  laboratory  for  our  students  is  essential 
to  our  mission  to  teach  and  train  music 
performers  and  educators  of  the 
future.  Already  the  Recital  Hall  is 
invTting  new  relationships  wnth 
outside  presenters  and  pro- 
fessional artists,  creating 
opportunities  for  students 
to  play  and  perform  with 
accomplished  professionals 

Rising  sophomore  Laura 
Johnston  is  awed  by  the  beauty 
and  functionality  of  the  Recital  Hall.  "I'm 
so  excited.  1  can't  wait  to  perform  here,"  she 
said.  Johnston  plays  classical  saxophone 
for  the  Wind  S>'mphon)'  and  the  Sax- 
ophone Quartet, 

In  addition  to  the  state-of-the-art  Recital 
Hall,  three  spacious  rehearsal  rooms, 
two  percussion  studios,  a  piano  lab, 
15  student  practice  rooms,  two  lecture 
rooms,  a  recording  room,  archive  room 
and  an  editing  room  enhance  the  student 
experience,  "Years  in  the  making,  this 
project  improves  the  academic  experience 
for  our  students,  so  we're  all  very  anxious 
to  get  m  there  and  use  the  space," 
Bongiorno  said. 


"Already  the  Recital  Hall 
is  inviting  new  relationships 
with  outside  presenters 
and  professional  artists, 
creating  opportunities 
for  students  to  play  and 
perform  with  accom- 
plished professionals. " 


Each  of  the  academic  and  performance 
spaces  was  designed  with  the  specific  needs 
of  the  department  in  mind.  For  optimum 
quality  of  sound,  features  such  as  floating 
cement  floors,  extra  thick  concrete  walls, 
sound  curtains,  high  ceilings,  diffusers 
and  sound  locks  ensure  quality  acoustics 
from  room  to  room.  For  example,  a  jazz 
ensemble  could  be  rehearsing  the  modem 
jazz  sounds  of  Chick  Corea,  while  less  than 
20  feet  away,  in  an  adjacent  space,  a  choir 
practices  Brahms  undisturbed. 

New  recording,  video 
equipment  and  built-in 
microphones  provide  easy 
on-site  recording  and  high 
quality  replication  for 
immediate  evaluation  and 
assessment  of  faculty  and 
student  work.  "A  recording  is 
like  a  mirror  for  the  musician," 
says  faculty  member  Bob  Russell, 
super\'isor  of  recording  ser\'ices,  "the  higher 
the  quality  of  the  sound  equipment,  the 
clearer  the  reflection." 

For  a  suggested  list  of  highlights  planned 
for  UNCW's  Year  of  the  Arts,  see  page  19. 
A  complete  listing  of  Department  of 
Music  ex'ents  can  be  found  at  wwwuncw. 
edu/music. 

by  Courtney  Reilly 


Summer  200f 


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As  the  ceremonial  shovels  struck  the 
ground  for  the  Cultural  Arts  Building  at 
the  spring  2005  groundbreaking 

ceremony,  the  often  serious  face  of  the 
chair  of  the  Department  of  Art  and  Art 
History,  Donalci  Furst,  broke  into  an 
unrestrained  ear-to-ear  grin.  A  year  later, 
ready  to  move-in,  Furst,  still  smiling, 
describes  the  Cultural  Arts  Building  as 
"a  dream  come  true." 

For  visual  arts  faculty  and  students, 
adequate  space  is  a  dream  come  true.  In 
the  three-dimensional  and  two-dimensional 
mediums  of  ceramics,  sculpture,  drawing, 
painting,  pnntmaking  and  graphic  design, 
space  will  more  than  double. 

The  graphic  design  and  drafting 
classroom  specifically  suited  for 
foundational  classes,  gives 
graphics  alone  40  percent 
more  space.  Pnntmaking 
students  have  the  benefit 
of  a  suite  of  three  related 
rooms  that  separate 
etching  and  light-sensitive 
processes  from  the  main 
printing  room. 

"We  now  have  enough  room 

to  teach  the  students  in  the 

way  we  need  to  teach,"  Furst  said. 

After  an  absence  of  six  years,  UNCW 
will  once  again  have  a  dedicated  darkroom 
for  teaching  photography  classes  that 
offers  students  experience  in  both 
traditional  silver  photography  and 
current  digital  processes. 

Significant  upgrades  also  enhance  safety. 
Ceramics  has  a  state-of-the-art  ventilated 
glaze  mixing  area.  New  general  room 
exhaust  and  strategic  hood  vents  furnish 
superior  ventilation  to  printmaking, 
photography  and  painting  rooms;  and  the 
welding  area  is  enclosed. 

Light  IS  plentiful,  flowing  freely  through 
window-lined  walls  on  the  second  floor. 
Three  large  studio  classrooms,  two  painting 
studios  and  a  drawing  studio  each  feature 


tall,  beautilul  windows  that  )ield  the  steady 
north  light  favored  by  artists.  A  separate 
wet-painting  storage  room  creates  space  for 
additional  painting  stations  in  the  studios. 

"One  ot  the  most  gratifying  benefits  we  see 
in  the  new  building  is  adequate  space  to 
accommodate  more  of  the  non-traditional 
students  from  the  community  who  would 
like  to  take  a  class  in  drawing  or  painting," 
Furst  said. 

The  art  history  program  also  benefits 
from  more  teaching  space.  "For  the  first 
time,  we  will  have  three  different  room 
sizes  for  art  history  classes.  The  seminar 
room  is  perfectly  suited  for  small,  senior- 
level  classes,  and  the  largest  of  the  three 
lecture  rooms  gives  us  improved  seating 
and  acoustics  to  benefit  both  classroom 
lectures  and  public  lectures.  Equipped 
with  a  high-quality  projector 
designed  for  the  proper  display  of 
art  images,  the  largest  lecture  room 
IS  an  incredible  asset  for  delivering 
public  art  history  lecture  series  as 
well  as  for  other  opportunities," 
Furst  said. 

Art  history  instructors  will  also  have  a 
new  Digital  Image  Database  Lab  for 
archiving  slide  images  and  for  scanning 
and  digital  preparation  of  new  images. 
The  lab  also  will  be  available  to  other 
faculty  and  departments  on  campus  to 
use  for  their  projects. 

On  the  first  floor,  m  the  public  concourse, 
the  university's  first-ever  secure  art  gallery, 
with  both  preparation  and  storage  space, 
brings  traveling  museum  exhibits  and 
solo  exhibits  by  contemporary  artists  to 
campus.  In  addition  to  the  gallery,  the 
many  wall  surfaces  made  of  drywall,  a 
classic  gallery  surface,  create  an  overflow  of 
"gallery  space,"  allowing  the  building  itself 
to  become  a  canvas  upon  which  to  exhibit 
and  display  art  from  hallways  to  balconies. 
"The  long  expanse  of  wall  overlooking  the 
lobb)'  supplies  prime  display  space  for  two- 
dimensional  art  such  as  prints,  drawings, 
paintings  and  photographs,"  Furst  said. 

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"The  new  secure  art 
gallery,  beautiful  new 
teaching  classroonns 
and  studio  spaces 
represent  a  dream 
come  true 
for  the  art  faculty. 
With  this  splendid 
facility  we  can 
also  have  big 
dreams  for 
the  future." 


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NEW  BEGINNINGS 


From  the  inside  of  the  orchestra  pit  of  the 
Proscenium  Theatre  to  the  fly  loft  rising 
some  70  feet  above  him.  Theatre  Program 

Director  Paul  Castagno  sur\'eys  the  future 
for  the  newly  independent  program.  It  is  a 
future  filled  with  promise  and  potential. 

In  the  buildmgs  state-of-the-art  295-seat 
Proscenium  Theatre,  a  theatre  where  actors 
perform  on  a  raised  stage  directly  in  front 
of  the  audience,  Castagnos  zeal  creates  a 
contagious  excitement.  With  balcony,  full 
fly  space,  three  control  booths  and  all  new 
equipment,  the  theatre  is  fitted  with  the 
latest  technology.  Reflector  ceiling  panels 
deliver  optimum  acoustics  to  audiences. 
Rigging  technolog)'  for  performance 
draperies  and  drops,  sophisticated 
performance  lighting  dimmers  and  a 
supenor  sound  control  system  offer 
students  hands-on  experience  in  all 
aspects  of  production. 

An  extensive  backstage  area  includes  a 
new  scene  shop  large  enough  to  allow  set 
designers  to  construct,  design  and  paint 
sets.  A  costume  sewing  shop,  with  separate 
d)'e  vat  area  and  costume  storage  area,  is 
designed  to  make  it  possible  for  actors  to 
move  seamlessly  from  the  costume  rooms 

"Now  the  Cultural  Arts 

Building  provides  our 

faculty  and  students 

state-of-the-art 

performance  venues. 

The  potential  is 

here  to  be 

realized." 


to  each  of  three  fully  equipped  dressing 
rooms  to  the  "green  room"  or  to  the  stage. 
The  "green  room,"  its  name  originating  in 
the  late  1600s  -  perhaps  for  the  calming 
nature  of  the  color  -  was  a  room  adjacent 
to  the  stage  where  Renaissance  actors 
waited  for  their  cues.  Todays 
"green  rooms"  are  no  longer 
necessarily  green  but  stiU 
proxade  actors  a  sanctuary 
from  which  to  wait  for 
cues.  UNCW's  spacious 
"green  room,"  when  not 
m  use  for  productions, 
doubles  as  a  student  lounge 
and  informal  reception  area 

And  there  is  more  for  the  theatre 
program:  a  125-seat  Black  Box  Theatre. 
Many  theatre  training  programs  want 
both  a  large  stage  theatre  and  a  black 
box  theatre  to  offer  students  a  greater 
variet)-  of  artistic  opportunities  and 
challenges.  While  the  mainstage  permits 
large  extravagant  productions,  the  box 
theatre  creates  opportunities  for  more 
direct  contact  with  the  audience  in  the 
most  simple  setting  -  perlect  for  new  plays 
and  experimental  works. 

The  Cultural  Arts  Building  will  facilitate  the 
development  ol  a  theatre  program  poised 
to  attain  new  heights.  "We  are  located  in 
a  beautiful  coastal  setting  where  the  arts 
thrive.  The  region  is  home  to  an  acti\'e  film 
industr)'  and  a  growing  tele\ision  market, 
all  of  which  benefit  the  theatre  arts,' 
Castagno  said. 

Castagno  brings  to  UNCW  an  impressive 
list  ol  accomplishments  and  credentials 
from  Ohio  Universit)-  where  he  ser\-ed  as 
director  of  the  School  of  Theatre.  To  lead 
the  program  forward,  Castagno  has  set 
goals  and  objectives:  attaining  increased 
enrollment;  building  an  innovative, 
interdisciplinary  curriculum;  adding  more 
applied  learning  experiences  and  achieving 
higher  regional  and  national  visibility 


Counting  on  such  star  faculty  as  xAssociate 
Professor  Renee  Vincent,  award-wining 
director  for  both  film  and  stage,  Castagno 
is  focusing  on  performance  education  and 
training  as  well  as  dramatic  literature  and 
theatre  studies.  Vincent  has  performed 
roles  in  Warner  Bros.'  One  Tree 
Hill  and  in  the  feature  film 
Factoiy  Girl,  and  Vincent's 
film  company,  ReneAissance 
Productions,  is  listed  by 
Southern  Artistn',  an 
adjudicated  registr)- 
showcasing  the  "Best  in  the 
South."  Vincent  directed 
the  most  successful  UNCW 
theatre  production  to  date. 
A  Year  with  Frog  and  Toad,  in 
February  2006. 

This  summer,  Castagno  initiated  the 
program's  first  summer  camp  for  )"0Uth. 
ages  9-13.  The  outreach  effort  was 
headed  by  Kindra  Steenerson,  a  talented 
professional  with  26  years  of  theatncal 
experience.  "It  is  extremely  important 
to  engage  young  people  in  theatre  arts," 
Castagno  said.  '"Summer  Theatre  Camp 
provides  a  positive  experience  that 
instills  values  of  self-esteem  as  well  as  a 
relationship  with  the  arts  that  youth  will 
take  with  them  for  life  " 

Confident  in  the  future,  Castagno  is 
tocusing  on  "building  our  resources  and 
advancing  our  mission  to  provide  high  level 
education  and  training  in  theatre  art  within 
the  context  of  a  liberal  arts  environment. 
Now  the  Cultural  Arts  Building  pro\ides 
our  faculty  and  students  state-of-art 
perlormance  venues.  The  potential  is  here 
to  be  realized." 

by  Kim  Proukou  ■06M 

William  Davis  ■06M.  contributor 


Summer  2001 


HIGHLIGHTS 


^  OF  THE  YEAR  OF  THE  ARTS 

SEPTEMBER     21 

Kenan  Auditorium 

North  Carolina  Symphony 

22 

Kenan  Auditorium 

"Mood  Indigo:  A  Trihnte  to  Duke  Ellington" 

30 

Kenan  Auditorium 

Wilmington  Symphony  Orchestra 

OCTOBER            2 

Kenan  Auditorium 

UNCW  Wind  Symphony  &  Chamber  Winds 

5 

Kenan  Auditorium 

UNCW  Big  Band  &  Saxtet 

12 

Kenan  Auditorium 

Nadja  Salerno-Sonnenberg,  violin 

U 

Kenan  Auditorium 

Los  Angeles  Guitar  Quartet  with  Luciana  Souza 

19 

Art  Gallery* 

Biennial  Faculty  Exhibit,  Opening  Reception 

20 

Recital  Hall* 

Music  Recital  Hall  Grand  Opening 

with  Atlantean  Trio,  UNCW  Faculty  Brass 

Quintet,  UNCW  Woodwind  Quintet  &  more 

22 

27 

29 

NOVEMBER         1 

6 

9 

10 
15-19 

20 

27-29 

30 

DECEMBER  1 

2-3 

JANUARY     11-31 

17 

25-27 

28 

FEBRUARY  8 

17 


Recital  Hall* 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Recital  Hall* 
Recital  Hall* 
Kenan  Auditorium 

Recital  Hall* 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Proscenium  Theatre* 

Kenan  Auditorium 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Art  Gallery* 

Kenan  Auditorium 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Art  Gallery* 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Cultural  Arts  Building 

Recital  Hall* 
Recital  Hall* 
Kenan  Auditorium 


22-25       Proscenium  Tlieatre* 


MARCH 
APRIL 

MAY 
JULY 


19 

30-31 

1 

10 
28 


Kenan  Auditorium 
Kenan  Auditorium 
Recital  Hall* 

Kenan  Auditorium 

Kenan  Auditorium 

Kenan  Auditorium 


Borromeo  String  Quartet 

Chanticleer 

UNCW  Chamber  Singers  and  Concert  Choir 

Artist  Recital  Scries:  Atlantean  Piano  Trio 

Carlos  Fuentes,  speaker 

"Globalization:  A  New  Deal  for  a  New  Age" 

Oklahoma  Brass  Quintet 

Tokyo  String  Quartet 

University  production  of  "Fallen  Angels" 
by  Noel  Coward 

UNCW  Wind  Symphony  &  Chamber  Winds 

Moscow  Ballet:  The  Nutcracker 

Ann  Flack  Boseman  Scholarship  Exhibit: 
Jessica  Phillips,  Opening  Reception 

UNCW  Big  Band  &  Saxtet 

Wilmington  Symphony  Orchestra  Holiday  Concert 

"The  Art  of  Claude  Howell" 

Bulgarian  State  Opera:  "Turandot" 

Inaugural  Celebration  of  the 
Cultural  Arts  Building 

Clompl  Quartet  and  Vocal  Arts  Ensemble 

Florian  Kltt,  cello 

Wilmington  Symphony  Orchestra: 

Black  History  Celebration 

Joy  Murrell  &  Marva  Robinson,  soloists 

University  production  of  "Womb  of  the  Moon" 
original  play  by  Lou  Buttino 

Edward  O.  Wilson,  speaker  "The  Future  of  Life" 

UNCW  Guest  Artist  Jazz  Festival 

UNCW  Concert  Choir:  Schutz  "St.  John  Passion" 
and  additional  selections  by  Concert  Choir 

Stefon  Harris: 
"African  Tarantella. 


.Dances  with  Duke" 


North  Carolina  Symphony 
with  Yevgeny  Sudbln,  piano 

Carolina  Ballet 


*  located  in  the  Cultural  Arts  Building 

Dates  and  locations  are  subject  to  change.  For  additional  information  and 
more  events  as  well  as  links  to  arts  departments  and  programs  and  more 
arts-related  news,  visit  w\vw.uncw.edu/ans. 


In  IVIay  2005,  UNCW  Provost  Paul 
Hosier  announced  the  appointment 
of  Norman  Bemelmans  to  the  position 
of  director  of  cultural  arts.  The 
new  role  includes  responsibility  for 
promoting  the  university's  com- 
mitment to  the  cultural  arts;  securing 
partnerships  and  collaborations; 
and  creating  opportunities  for  the 
university  to  contribute  to  the  regional 
advancement  of  the  arts. 

Recently,  Bemelmans  forged 
one  of  the  most  notable  creative 
partnerships  undertaken  at  UNCW. 
Working  with  Chancellor  Rosemary 
DePaolo,  Bemelmans  is  credited  with 
establishing  the  Summer  Residency 
Partnership  with  the  Carolina  Ballet. 
DePaolo  announced  the  partnership 
along  with  Artistic  Director  of  the 
Carolina  Ballet  Robert  Weiss  in  April 
2006,  calling  the  development,  "an 
extraordinary  milestone  in  the  life  of 
this  university." 

UNCW  is  a  perfect  partner  for  the 
Raleigh-based  ballet  company. 
"We  couldn't  be  more  pleased,"  said 
Carolina  Ballet  Executive  Director  Lisa 
Jones.  "The  commitment  to  the  cultural 
arts  at  UNCW  is  a  perfect  match  for  our 
hopes  to  participate  actively  in  an  on- 
going residency  program  of  a  national 
scope  and  quality.  It's  a  wonderful 
opportunity  for  us." 

"Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo 
truly  believes 
in  the  life- 
changing 
power  of 
the  arts, 
and  so  it  is 
no  coincidence 
that  our  university 
community  is 
imbued  with  a 
renewed  sense 
of  artistic  energy 
vitality  and 
achievement." 


ife. 


'The  arts  remind  people  of  things 
they  can  forget,  like  heroism,  selfless 
devotion  to  higher  things.  I  have 
personally  experienced  the  effect  of 
a  great  performance,  a  weU-delivercd 
line,  the  sheer  power  of  the  thing. 
From  the  stage,  IVe  heard  weeping 
and  wondered:  how  is  this?  The  arts, 
and  I  mean  any  of  them  -  acting,  film, 
theatre  -  yes  I  love  these;  but  visiting 
a  beautiful  painting,  too  -  it!s  a  life- 
changing  efTecl  that  art  can  have  on 
human  beings.  That  is  why  1  believe 
there  is  somethine  of  the  divine  in  art" 


•  Pat  Hingle,  actor  of  stage  and 
screen,  Wilmington  resident 


'Many  experiences  of  art  have 
given  me  moments  of  intense  self 
awareness  and,  yet,  of  being  'one 
among  many'  Art  has  this  power; 
to  make  us  profoundly  alive  in 
the  present  and,  simultaneously, 
bound  to  those  who  have  gone 
before  us  and  to  those  who  will 
come  after  us  in  years  to  follow." 


-  Ruth  Funk,  advocate  for  the  arts 


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"Our  faculty  and  students  are  eager 
to  make  use  of  their  new  classrooms, 
studios,  performance  and  exhibition 
spaces.  Without  question  the  new 
Cultural  Arts  Building  represents  a 
giant  step  forward  for  our  academic 
programs  in  the  arts.  But  as  won- 
derful as  this  facility  is,  it  is  but  the 
means  to  a  greater  goal:  to  prepare  art- 
ists and  arts  educators  of  the  future, 
to  make  the  arts  a  vital  part  of  (he 
UNCW  experience  for  all  students, 
and  lo  expand  our  contribution  to  the 
cultural  life  of  the  entire  communilyi" 


-  David  R  Cordle,  dean  of  the 
College  of  Arts  &  Sciences 


"Chancellor  DePaolo  recognizes  the  need  for  sustaining  endowments  and  scholarship  funds 
to  build  programs  and  to  attract  students.  This  is  priority  that  needs  to  be  tackled  now." 

-  David  Robertson,  president  RPI  Media 


THERE  ARE  MANY  WAYS  TO  MAKE  A  DIFFERENCE.  IN  THE  ARTS  OR  IN  THE  AREA  OF  YOUR  CHOICE. 

CONTACT  MARY  M.  GORNTO.  VICE  CHANCELLOR.  UNIVERSITY  ADVANCEMENT 
■'^ ,  910.962.3751  OR  910.962.3626 


GIVING  MATTERS 


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Guests  dance  the  night  away  during  the  2006 
Stompin'  at  the  Savoy,  an  annual  fundraising 
effort  to  increase  merit  scholarships  that 
promote  the  diversity  of  students  at  UNCW. 


he  seventh  annual  Stompin'  at  the  Savoy  in  April  raised 
enough  money  to  establish  and  endow  the  Ernest  A. 
Swain  Merit  Scholarship,  initiated  by  the  Omicron 
Alpha  Chapter  of  Omega  Psi  Phi  Fraternity. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  cited  Swain's  "lifetime 
devotion  to  education"  and  said  that  with  the  scholarship 
named  for  him,  "his  name  will  be  forever  connected  to  the 
power  of  learning." 

An  advocate  for  encouraging  children  to  acquire  an  educa- 
tion, Swain  served  as  principal  of  James  B.  Dudley,  Peabody 
and  William  H.  Hooper  Elementary  schools.  A  Brunswick 
County  native,  he  earned  a  B.A.  from  Morehouse  College 
and  a  M.A.  from  the  University  of  Chicago. 


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The  scholarship  will  help  UNCW  attract  graduates  of  New 
Hanover,  Brunswick  or  Pender  County  school  systems 
from  underserved  populations.  Eligible  students  must  dem- 
onstrate academic  ability  and  the  superior  qualities  and 
characteristics  embodied  by  Swain  through  his  decades 
of  selfless  leadership  in  the  African-American  commu- 
nity. In  addition,  recipients  must  demonstrate  leadership 
through  volunteer  community  service  in  the  communities 
where  they  live. 


Surrounded  by  members  of  the  Omicron  Alpha  Chapter  of  Omega  Psi 
Phi  Fraternity,  Ernest  A.  Swain  w/as  honored  at  Kenan  House  on  March  9 
after  the  creation  of  a  merit  scholarship  in  his  name.  Speakers  included 
Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo,  Trustee  Linda  Pearce  and  his  fraternity 
brothers  Cedric  Dickerson  and  James  Jones. 


Summer  2006 


UNCW  Magazine 


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GIVING  MATTERS 


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Dedicated  supporters  Don  and 
Rebecca  Rhine,  their  daughter  Rachel, 
Don's  son  Joel  and  his  wife  Alice,  and 
their  children  Michael  and  Julia  were 
excited  to  establish  the  Rhine  Family 
Endowment  for  Jewish  History. 

Frank  Block,  UNCW  Board  of  Visitors 
member  and  fornier  UNCW  trustee, 
sits  with  his  mother  Hannah  at  a 
reception  recognizing  the  family  for 
establishing  the  Charles  and  Hannah 
Block  Distinguished  Professorship  in 
Jewish  History. 


support  study  of 

J  ewish  history 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


A  UNCW  faculty  member's  quest  to 
provide  students  with  more  knowledge 
about  Jewish  history  inspired  generous 
donors  to  create  a  professorship  unique 
to  the  university  and  rare  in  North 
Carolina.  The  Charles  and  Hannah  Block 
Distinguished  Professorship  in  Jewish 
History  will  be  housed  in  the  Depart- 
ment of  History  within  the  College  of 
Arts  and  Sciences, 

"UNCW  is  the  first  university  in  the  state 
to  initiate  a  professorship  dedicated  to 
Jewish  history.  In  North  Carolina,  there 
are  other  professors  and  entire  programs 
in  Jewish  studies,  but  none  specifically  in 
Jewish  history.  This  is  a  very  important 
distinction  because  teaching  Jewish  his- 
tory will  necessarily  involve  placing  the 
Jewish  community  into  a  larger,  non-Jew- 
ish social  context,"  said  Mark  Spaulding, 
associate  professor  of  history.  "Thus,  our 
students  will  see  the  complicated  relation- 
ships between  Jews  and  non-Jews  that 
have  emerged  over  time." 

Spaulding  originated  the  idea  for  a  fac- 
ulty position  devoted  to  Jewish  history 
after  discovering  that  many  freshmen 
enrolled  in  his  basic  history  courses 
knew  little  about  "the  contributions  that 
Jewish  thought  and  culture  have  made 
to  the  larger  development  of  Western 
and  global  civilization." 


His  students  wanted  to  learn  more,  though, 
and  they  asked  good  questions  in  class 
about  Jewish  history.  Spaulding  realized 
that  a  professor  devoted  to  researching 
and  teaching  the  subject  would  be  an 
invaluable  asset  to  the  campus  and  the 
community.  He  and  colleagues  Michael 
Seidman,  professor  of  history;  Kathleen 
Berkeley,  history  professor  and  former 
chair  of  the  history  department;  and  Jo 
Ann  Seiple,  professor  of  English  and  former 
Dean  of  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences, 
created  a  proposal  for  the  professorship 
that  received  an  enthusiastic  endor.seiTient 
from  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo. 

The  proposal  inspired  a\'id  support  among 
the  Block  family  of  New  Hanover  County 
and  the  Rhine  family  of  Pender  County. 
Frank  and  Wendy  Block,  their  family  and 
friends  provided  funds  to  name  the  pro- 
fessorship for  Frank's  parents.  Their  gills 
qualify  for  matching  funds  from  the  state 
endowment  trust  funds.  Frank  is  a  former 
chair  of  the  L'NCW  Board  of  Trustees  and 
currently  serves  on  the  university's  board 
ol  visitors. 

To  enhance  the  Block  professor's  work, 
Don  and  Rebecca  Rhine  and  Joel  and 
Alice  Rhine  established  the  Rhine  Family 
Endowment  for  Jewish  History.  Those 
funds  will  enhance  the  Block  professor's 
work   by  pro\iding  support   for  public 


lectures,  presentations  at  area  schools, 
and  special  events  related  to  the  histor)' 
of  Jewish  civilization. 

"Members  of  the  UNCW  history  depart- 
ment have  long  been  dedicated  to  serv- 
ing the  community,  but  this  is  our  first 
position  with  funds  earmarked  for  public 
programs,"  Spaulding  said. 

The  Block  Professorship  and  the  Rhine 
Family  Endowment  are  invaluable  tools  to 
help  UNCW  better  educate  students. 

"Studying  Jewish  history  will  give  stu- 
dents the  opportunity  to  learn  about  one 
of  the  world's  most  ambiguous  minority 
cultures,"  Spaulding  said.  "For  much  of 
Western  history,  Jews  were  both  the  ulti- 
mate 'insiders'  and  the  ultimate  'outsiders.' 
They  were  insiders  because  significant 
portions  of  Jewish  thought  and  culture 
became  central  elements  of  the  Western 
tradition,  but  Jews  remained  outsiders 
because  they  themselves  were  never  fully 
accepted  into  Western  societies.  The 
Jewish  experience  adds  a  different  and 
signihcant  twist  to  what  many  students 
might  think  of  as  a  'minority'  culture." 

Want  to  help  UNCW  enhance  students' 
historical  knowledge?  Support  the  Block 
Professorship  and  the  Rhine  Family  Endowment. 
To  make  a  contribution,  please  contact  Eddie 
Stuart,  director  of  development  for  major  gifts, 
at  910.962.7665. 


22       UNCW  Magazine 


Summer  2006 


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Artist  Kit  Kelly  Garfield  discussed  her  work  with  guests  at  a  spring  reception  sponsored 
by  the  UNCW  Board  of  Visitors.  Several  students  sold  pieces  of  their  artwork  during  the 
event  held  in  the  Kenan  House  garden. 

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The  garden  reception's  special  guests  included  members  of  the  Provost's  Club,  an 
organization  for  donors  who  contribute  Si  ,000-S2,499  annually  to  UNCW.  For  more 
information  about  UNCW's  giving  clubs,  please  contact  Claire  Stanley,  director  of 
external  and  donor  relations,  at  910.962.3169. 


Welcome  to  our  newly 
elected  board  members, 
Dr.  Sherry  Broom  '01 M, 
Enoch  Hasberry  III  '98 
and  Beth  Terry  '00. 

As  we  begin  our  new  fiscal 

year  at  UNCW,  I  am  excited 

about  the  events  we  have  planned.  Oct.  13  is 

Midnight  Madness,  when  we  kick  off  basketball 

season.  Our  Alumni  Fall  Festival  starts  Oct.  20; 

we  will  celebrate  the  opening  of  the  new  Fisher 

Student  Center 

In  February,  we  will  host  our  annual  awards 
banquet  and  several  homecoming  events. 
Reunion  events  are  in  the  planning  stages  for  the 
60th  anniversary  of  Wilmington  College,  the  Class 
of  1957.  The  Class  of  1997  is  organizing  for  a 
reunion  in  May.  Please  check  the  alumni  Web  site, 
www.uncw.edu/alumni,  for  details. 

We  also  begin  the  year  with  a  new  strategic  plan, 
and  one  of  our  main  goals  is  to  endow  all  of  the 
merit  scholarships  the  alumni  association  awards 
annually.  Currently,  the  association  funds  15 
scholarships,  but  only  five  are  endowed.  In  fact, 
the  alumni  association  supports  a  larger  number 
of  scholarships  than  any  other  single  entity  on  or 
off  campus,  and  each  year  we  raise  money  to  help 
fund  this  effort. 

Our  long-term  goal  is  to  have  all  of  our  scholar- 
ships endowed  with  enough  funds  to  provide  at 
least  $3,500  each  year  to  each  of  our  recipients. 
A  commitment  of  that  size  will  take  more  than 
$750,000  in  additional  endowment  funds.  This  is 
an  aggressive  target,  but  achievable.  So,  when 
you  are  asked  to  give  to  the  Alumni  Scholarship 
Fund,  please  remember  that  your  donations, 
combined  with  gifts  from  other  alumni,  will  help 
fund  the  education  of  some  of  the  best  and 
brightest  students  at  UNCW. 

I  look  forward  to  meeting  you  at  upcoming  events 
and  activities. 


With  Seahawk  Spirit, 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 
Chair,  UNCW  Alumni  Association 


1 .  Assistant  Director  of 
Alumni  Relations  Todd 
Olesiuk  and  student 
ambassador  Ajouli  Butler 
hang  a  game  day  banner 
outside  Brooks  Field. 

2.  The  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  hosted  a 
Grand  Slam  Jam  before 
the  Seahawk  baseball 
game  against  Delaware. 

3.  Seahawk  head  coach 
Mark  Scalf  greets  Eddie 
Stuart  '05IVI  and  his  son, 
James  during  the  Grand 
Slam  Jam  May  5. 


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alumni 
awards 

Do  you  know  someone 
who  has  made  an  out- 
standing contribution  to 
the  University  of  North 
Carolina  Wilmington  and 
the  community? 

The    UNCW   Alumni 
Association  is  seek- 
ing nominations  for 
the  Alumnus/Alumna 
of  the  Year  Award, 
which   is  open  to  ^ 

all  men  and  women 
who  attended  and/ 
or  graduated  from 
Wilmington  College 
or  UNCW,  and  the 
Distinguished  Citi- 
zen Award,  which  is 
open  to  anyone  for 
notable  service  to  the 
university  and  commu- 
nity. Honorees  will  be  rec- 
ognized at  the  association's 
annual  awards  banquet 
homecoming   weekend. 
http://uncw.edu/alumni/ 
awards-program.htm 
24      UNCW  Magazine 

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AAGA 

On  May  12,  a  large  number  of  family, 
friends  and  university  administrators 
gathered  for  the  Spring  Senior  Sankofa 
ceremony  in  the  courtyard  of  the  education 
building.  AAGA  members  met  in  July  to  make 
plans  for  freshmen  move-in,  which  the  chapter 
has  long  supported. 

Contact:  Gia  Todd  Long  at  gialong@hotmail.com 
or  910.617.5600 

Atlanta 

For  March  Madness,  the  Atlanta  Chapter  gathered  at 
Frankie's  at  the  Prado,  where  a  UNCW  basketball 
jersey  was  hanging  on  the  wall  announcing  the  arrival 
of  the  best  team  in  the  CAA.  Throughout  the  game, 
alumni  engulfed  the  restaurant  in  shouts  of  "Let's  Go 
Seahawks!"  In  addition  to  the  area  alumni,  alumni  from 
California  and  relatives  of  Todd  Hendley,  rooted  for  the 
Seahawks  up  to  the  bitter  end. 

The  chapter  is  planning  events  for  the  fall,  which 
includes  a  UNCW  Alumni/Habitat  for  Humanity  Day 
on  Aug.  22.  All  volunteers  will  receive  a  UNCW 
Alumni  Association  T-shirt  to  wear.  Sept.  9  brings 
the  fourth  annual  Atlanta  Braves  Baseball 
Outing.  Watch  for  the  announcement  of  the 


pregame  social  which  might  be  headlined  by  the 
head  athletic  trainer  of  the  Braves  who  is  a  gradu- 
ate of  UNCW.  Event  registration  and  information 
can  be  obtained  at  www.uncwalumnitickets.com. 

Contact:  Laura  M.  Medlin  at  lmedlin@mfllaw.com 
or  404.372.6880 

Baltimore  /  Washington  DC 

A  group  of  30  Seahawks  from  Maryland  and 
the  Washington,  D.C..  area  gathered  June  24 
at  Pickles  Pub  for  a  pregame  social  and  then 
headed  over  to  Camden  Yards  to  watch  the 
Orioles  and  Nationals  play  before  a  sell-out  crowd. 
More  events  are  being  planned  for  2007. 

Contact:  Jeff@leefinancialassociates.com 

Boston 

More  than  20  Seahawks  gathered  July  27  at 
Julian's  Boston.  Assistant  Alumni  Director  Todd 
Olesiuk  '99  was  on  hand  to  discuss  UNCW's 
growth,  the  many  ways  alumni  can  support  the 
university  and  leadership  opportunities. 

For  more  information  contact 
alumni@uncw.edu  or  800.596.2880. 


Summer  2006 


P'^^tosbyJam.eMon, 


California 


Both  North  and  South  California  socials  held 
May  27  were  well  attended  by  Seahawks. 
Over  40  alumni  gathered  for  the  first  time  in 
California  thanks  to  the  volunteers  who 
coordinated  both  events. 

Contact:  Dan  Faill  at  dfaill@pacific.edu 
or  Jonathon  Glazebrook  at  jglazebrook® 
dorland.com 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

Members  of  the  CSB  Chapter  met  June  17  at 
Wise  Alumni  House  to  set  plans  for  the  remain- 
der of  2006  and  for  2007.  The  chapter  hopes  to 
take  a  more  active  role  in  Business  Week  as  well 
as  increase  community  involvement. 

Contact:  Sarah  Cam  '99,  '06M  at  sarah.cain® 
americanhm.com 

Cape  Fear 

Over  80  alumni  and  friends  gathered  for  the 
eighth  annual  Grand  Slam  Jam.  The  chapter 
carried  out  the  Cinco  de  Mayo  festivities  by 
hosting  the  event  with  Mexican-themed  food 
and  beverages.  The  Seahawks  once  again 
thrilled  the  crowd  with  a  home-run  hit  by 
sophomore  designated  hitter  Daniel  Hargarve 
in  the  bottom  of  the  11th  inning,  lifting  UNCW 
past  Delaware  4-3  at  Brooks  Field.  The  chapter 
also  held  a  social  June  11  at  Bluewater  Grille, 
Wrightsville  Beach.  Every  Friday  this  summer  at 
Mayfaire,  the  chapter  is  promoting  the  alumni 
association  at  the  lawn  and  music  party  with  a 
tent  with  alumni  apparel  and  information. 

Contact:  Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  at 
Kristen@crrhomes.com 


Charlotte 

Alumni  gathered  for  socials  in  April  and  in  June 
in  the  Charlotte  area.  Chapter  President 
Meredith  Spencer  thanks  members  who  have 
taken  leadership  roles  in  the  chapter. 

Contact:  Meredith  Spencer  at  merespencer® 
yahoo.com 

New  York/New  Jersey 

A  group  of  30  alumni  met  June  26  at  The  Tonic 
Bar  on  Seventh  Avenue  in  Manhattan  to  discuss 
potential  events  such  as:  socials  and  volunteer 
opportunities  to  represent  UNCW. 

Contact:  Gerry  Marano  at  gmarano@kpmg.com 

School  of  Nursing 

The  School  of  Nursing  will  host  a  reception  for 
its  alumni  on  Oct.  12  during  the  N.C.  Nursing 
Association  convention  at  the  Benton 
Convention  Center  in  Winston  Salem. 

For  more  information,  please  contact  the 
alumni  relations  office  at  alumni@uncw.edu. 

Triangle 

On  April  22,  the  Triangle  Chapter  hosted  its 
annual  Durham  Bulls  outing  and  over  100 
alumni  and  friends  gathered  to  enjoy  quality 
entertainment  and  great  people.  Members  of 
the  chapter  also  gathered  for  a  social  in  July 
where  chapter  leadership  change  took  place. 

For  more  information  regarding  the  Triangle 
Chapter  contact  alumni@uncw.edu. 


Watson  School  of  Education 

The  Watson  School  of  Education  Alumni  Chapter 
is  planning  for  a  busy  year.  They  continue  to 
focus  on  recognizing  excellence  in  teaching, 
promoting  educational  opportunities  for  students, 
mentoring  students  and  fundraising. 

Earlier  this  year,  the  WSE  scholarship  committee 
reviewed  applications  for  two  scholarships. 
These  scholarships  were  for  students  who  have 
made  a  commitment  to  majoring  in  education 
and  who  have  exemplified  strong  classroom 
performance.  In  2006.  the  recipients  were 
Linda  Hicks  and  Ruth  Ann  Craft. 

The  chapter  is  working  toward  meeting  its 
$25,000  goal  to  endow  a  new  scholarship. 
Members  feel  strongly  that  their  greatest 
contribution  is  to  ensure  that  the  scholarship 
will  be  available  over  the  years. 

Wilmington  College 

Lifelong  Wilmington  residents  and  Wilmington 
College  alumni  Herbert  '53  and  Sylvia  Watson 
Fisher  '50,  established  a  $2  million  endowed 
fund  to  maintain  the  newly  completed  student 
center  and  enhance  its  programs.  Their 
contribution  to  name  the  Herbert  and  Sylvia 
Fisher  Student  Center  is  the  largest  outright 
gift  from  individual  donors  in  UNCW  history. 
(See  story  on  page  5.)  Chapter  members  were 
excited  and  proud  that  fellow  classmates  were 
able  to  represent  Wilmington  College  with  such 
a  wonderful  donation. 

Contact:  Jim  Medlin  '52  at  910.791.5259 


Summer  2006 


UNCW  Magazine        25 


ALUMNOTES 


1950 


Estell  C.  Lee  '55  was  awarded  the  Star- 
hiews  Lifetime  Achievement  Award  in  May  for 
her  contributions  as  a  community  leader.  After 
earning  an  associaie's  degree  in  business  from 
Wilmington  College,  Lee  spent  most  of  her  career 
working  around  ships,  ihe  most  notably  with 
Almoni  Shipping  m  which  she  held  comnDllmg 
interest  until  1990.  She  sen'ed  on  the  board  of 
the  N.C.  Depanmcnt  of  Transponaiion  and  as 
secretary-  of  the  N.C.  Depanment  of  Commerce 
from  1991  lo  1993.  the  only  woman  to  serve 
in  that  capacity  She  has  been  active  in  local 
Republican  Pany  politics  and  currently  serves 
on  tlie  board  of  the  N.C.  Community  College 
System.  Lee  was  named  UNCW  Alumna  of 
the  Year  in  1981  and  Distinguished  Citizen  in 
1991.  She  is  an  honorar)-  ex-officio  member  of 
the  Seahawk  Club. 


1960s 


Don  A.  Evans  '66  is  retired  after  13  years  m 
business  with  The  Tinder  Box  of  Crabtree  Mall. 
He  sold  the  business  injanuan;  but  continues 
to  work  on  contract  with  new  owners. 


1970s 


Mickey  Corcoran  '70,  owner  of  Atlantic 

Bc\erage.  was  named  Corporate  Member  of  the 
Year  by  the  New  Bern  Area  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Atlantic  Beverage  has  continually  grown 
in  his  26  years  as  owner  and  will  expand  over  the 
next  year  to  a  30.000-square-foot  facility. 

Wayne  Shew  '71  is  associate  provost  at 
Birmingham-Southern  College,  where  he  has 
been  a  faculi)  member  since  1978,  He  is  the  Ada 
Rittenhouse  Snavely  Professor  of  Biolog)-. 

Happy  Dillard  '73  is  clinical  pharmacist 
wuh  Aikcn  Rc>;ion,il  Hospital 

Vonetta  Yeager  Perkins  '73  is  the  elec- 
tronic resoarLh  admmisiration  program  manager 
at  the  Universit)'  of  Mar^'land  at  College  Park. 

Larry  Mazingo  '74  received  a  doctoral 
degree  in  educational  leadership  from  East 
Carolina  Umversit)  He  series  as  Greene  County 

supenniendeni  of  schools 

Richard  H.  Powell  Jr.  '74  is  enrolled 

in  the  Master  of  Divinity  program  at  Austin 
rrcsb>tcnan  Theological  Seminar)', 

Willa  Hughey  '75  was  selected  to  take 
pan  in  FirsiHi:.ilih  of  the  Carolinas  2006  In- 
stitute for  Nursing  Excellence  program.  She  is 

an  oncological  nurse  in  the  radiation  oncolog)' 
department  of  Moore  Regional  Hospital, 

Tony  Lunsford  '75  is  the  principal  of 

Snccd  Middle  School  in  Florence.  S  C  He  holds 
a  Master  of  Education  degree  in  administration 
and  supcr\'ision  from  VVinthrop  University. 

A  teacher  and  sofiball  coach  at  South  \'iew  High 
School  for  the  past  30  years.  Floyd  Dees  '76 

was  elected  as  mayor  of  the  Town  ol  Hi^pi.'  Mill? 
m  Ni.i\LTnlKr  lOO^ 

Kent  Flowers  *76  is  the  Craven  County 
Social  Ser\'iccs  Board  department  director. 

Robert  Browning  Jr.  '77  gave  the 

kcvnoic  address  .11  .1  Civil  War  Symposium  in 
M.irch  Ihe  talk  was  b.ised  on  Ins  book  From 
Cape  Charli-i  lo  Cope  Peat.  The  Sorth  Atlantic 
BlothaiUng^  Stiitadron  diirin^i;  llif  Civil  Wljr.  He  is 
the  chief  historian  with  the  U.S.  Coast  Guard. 

\'icc  president  of  PepsiCo  Business  Develop- 
ment. Elisabeth  Maney  Struckell  '78 

spoke  ai  I^.i-m,  .  W^.k  h,'-h  J  ui  M.ir.ii  Iv, 
the  Cameron  S:hool  ol  lUtsinos  she  supports 
the  PepsiCo  cu^tomer  teams,  which  work 
directly  with  large  national  customers,  and 


the  PepsiCo  sales 
teams  to  deliver 
shopper  insights 
and  category  man- 
agement to  grow 
the  business.  She 
was  the  first  female 
to  lead  a  di\'ision 
at  PepsiCo,  where 
she  has  worked  since  1983.  She  has  a  MBA 
from  UNC  Chapel  Hill.  Struckell  and  PepsiCo 
recently  made  contributions  to  the  Friends  of 
UNCW  Scholarship,  helping  the  organization 
achieve  its  goal  of  raising  SIOO.OOO  for  its 
endowment  fund.  Struckell  serves  on  the 
Friends  of  UNCW  board. 


Struckell 


1980s 


Otis  Pelham  '80  was  elected  as  commis- 
sioner of  Disinci  1  in  Robeson  County. 

Francis  DeLuca  '81  was  promoted  to  the 

rank  ol  colonel  in  ihe  U  S.  Marine  Corps. 

J.  Morris  Hankins  '81  was  promoted 

to  director  of  operations   for  the  Cincinnati 
Division  of  Olive  Garden  Restaurants.  He  and 

his  wife.  Gale  Flowers  Hankins  '80,  a 

computer  analyst  with  First  Health,  reside  in 
Cincinnati.  Ohio. 

Alisa  Smith  Sof  ield  '82  and  her  husband 

John  started  iheir  own  business,  Sofield  Enter- 
prises, in  Wilmington 

Kenneth  G.  Paul  '83  was  promoted  to 

senior  nee  president  at  BB*SrT 

Bill    Saffo    '83 

became  ma\-or  of 
Wilmington  on  July 
11.  The  first-term  city 
councilman  was  ap- 
pointed unanimously 
by  Wilmington  City 
Council  to  complete 
the  unfulfilled  term 
of  Spencc  Broadhurst, 
who  resigned.  Saffo 
ser\'es  on  the  UNCW 
Foundation  board 


Saffo 


Col.  Darrell  Thacker  '83  is  commander 

of  the  Marine  Corps  Air  Station  New  River 
He  was  awarded  a  Bronze  Star  and  Air  Medal 
following  his  second  tour  in  Iraq. 

A  financial  advisor  and  certified  financial  plan- 
ner practitioner,  Donis  Noe  Smith  '86, 

'94M  was  promoted  to  associate  vice  president 
for  Morgan  Stank'\ 

Sabrina  Long  Hodges  '87  is  employed 
by  Keller  Williams  Realty  Upstate  Market 
Center  in  Spartanburg.  S.C 

Barbara    An  n 
Jordan   '87,  nghi 

receives  the  UNCW 
School  of  Nursing  Out- 
standing .-Mumni  of  the 
Year  award  from  Dean 
N'lrginia  Adams.  She 
is  a  staff/charge  nurse 
in  outpatient  services 
at  New  Hanover  Re- 
gional Medical  Center,  where  she  has  worked 


Jordan 


Lance  O'Brien  '87  rLveivcd  an  .\w.iid  o( 

Appreciation    loi    '.>inslanding  Contribution 
lo  ihc  Music  Industry  ai  the  25*  Inlernational 

!-\''.'L'.u-  ,ui(.l  World  \hisic  Awards 

Jeffrey  Rogers  '87  is  a  fourth  grade 

teacher  ai  tirays  t  hapel  Elenieniar\'  School  in 
Franklinvillc. 


Pamela  Shadle  '88  is  manager  of  mar- 
keting and  public  relations  at  Beaufon  County 
Hospital  in  W'ashington. 

Paul  Buren  '89  is  vice  president  with  Ferns 
Baker  Watts  in  Wilmington 

Joy  L.  Usher  '89  graduated  from  East 
Carolina  University  in  December  2005  with  a 
Master  of  Libra r\-  Science  degree.  She  is  a  librar- 
ian at  Harrells  Christian  Academy 

Cindy  W.  Williamson  '89  was  named 

2005-06  Administrator  ol  the  Year  by  the  White- 
\ille  City  Educational  Office  Professionals. 


Amy  Hudson  '93 

and  Little, 


a  realtor  with  Yosi 


1990s 


The  N  C.  Junior  Chamber  of  Commerce  named 
William  C.  Adams  '90  an  Outstanding 
Young  North  Carolinian  for  his  political  and 
community  work. 

Jennifer  Wescott  Kostyal  '90  is  the 

author  of  .\Io\i)ig  in  Faitli  She  is  the  founder 
and  director  of  Transformed  by  the  Word 
Ministries  in  Wilmington 

Kim  Long  '90  is  the  store  manager  of  the 

Emin-Dunn  Wal-Mart  Supercenter. 

Jerome  Hunt  '91  is  the  athletic  director  at 

South  Robeson  High  School 

Tina  Johnson  '91  received  a  Master  of 
Arts  degree  in  conflict  resolution  from  UNC 
Greensboro  in  December  2005. 

Davis  Bookhart  '92  is  manager  of  energv 

man.\t;cnicni  and  cn\ironmental  stewardship  at 
John  Hopkins  University.  He  was  featured  in 
the  Apnl  17.  2006.  issue  of  the  JHL'  Gazette . 

Robert  L.  Dunn  '92  was  promoted  to 

banking  center  manager  of  RBC  Centura  in 

Zcbulon 

James   Hutchins   '92  is  president  of 

CalAmp  Corps  product  di\ision  in  O.xnard. 

Calif. 

Madison  McKoy  '92  resides  m  Sydney 
.■\iisir.ili.i,  where  he  h.is  pcrtormed  in  .\fiss  Saigon 
and  Sweet  Cii(in(\  as  well  as  T\'  commercials. 

Elaine  Paradise  '92.  ministr>  support 

coordinator  with  Ministry  \entures  in  Roswell. 
Ga  .  IS  on  her  third  short-term  mission  inp  to 
Spill,  Croatia,  leading  a  group  of  nine  others  to 
introduce  students  at  the  University  of  Spin  to 
a  Christian  student  organization  affiliated  with 
Campus  Crusade  for  Chnst. 

Chad  Seymour  '92  is  president  and  chief 

cxclumvc  olhccr  ol  l;  S  Hcnn' Transfer  Inc  and 
Henn  P,vk  Work-  ,n  Rock\  Mount 

Alexa  Winstead  '92  is  a  closing  coordi- 
nator at  Coldwell  Banker  Sea  Coast  Rcalt\  in 
Wilmington. 

Capt    Matt   Bowen   '93  was  deployed  to 

Iraq  in  hme  \\\ih.  [in-  l>t  Ivuialion.  -t^'ith  Regi- 
ment 108th  Division  of  the  L'.S  Army  Reserve 
.■\  stor\'  m  the  March  20.  2006.  edition  of  the 
U'inslf'n-Salt'in  fi'infuif  Ii-^l  n^^ed  his  separation 
from  his  wife,  Sandy  Bowen  '92.  and  their 
two  children 

Scott  Crocker  '93  is  vkc  president  of  s.ilcs 

.11  \\  \   Mm.  .:-;:uieeCo  in  Kinston 

Tracy  Davis  '93  i>ihe  dopui\  town  man- 
ager ol  N.igslk.ul 

Shannon  Williams  Griffin  '93  was 

North  Carolina  delegate  10  the  Republican 
Slate  Convention  in  2005  She  also  attended 
the  inaugural  ceremonv  for  President  George 
W  Bush. 


Amy  Johnson  '93  is  a  grant  writer  for 
Special  Olympics  \onh  Carolina.  She  and 
husband  David  Johnson  '93  live  m  Cary- 
and  had  twin  daughters  on  July  4.  2004. 

Maximillian  Westland  '93  is  a  naval 

intelligence  officer  in  Washington.  DC. 

Twanna  BattS  '94  is  a  language  ans  aca- 
demic skills  lab  tutor  at  Noble  Middle  School 

m  Wilmmctor. 

Bryan  Gibson  '94  is  a  financial  services 
manager  with  First  Citizens  Bank  in  Hunt- 
ers\'ille. 

Karlyn  Stephens  '94  coaches  the  volley- 
ball and  girls  hafketball  team  at  East  Columbus 
High  School 

Brian  C.  Etheridge  '95  -,-  president  of 

Leadership  North  Carolina. 

Anthony  Felts  *95  is  a  manager  with 
Crawford  and  Company  in  Tucker.  Ga.  li  is  his 
10th  anniversar.-  at  the  company. 

Gloria  Fields  *95  is  the  first  female  pastor 
ol  Maple  Hill  AM  E  Church  in  Maple  Hill. 

Ryan  T.  Gay  '95  is  a  pons  safety  officer 
with  the  N.C.  Stale  Ports  Authorit\-  Safety  and 
Security  Depanment 

Mary  Morris  Hart 

'95   ■■   ;  ihird  in  the 

figure  division  in  the 
South  Carolina  Palmetto 
Cup  bodybuilding  and 
fitness  competition  on 
May  6.  She  is  a  parole 
officer  with  the  Georgia 
Board  of  Pardons  and 
Paroles  in  Sa\-annah- 


Hart 


Ana  Maring  '95  is  the  domestic  \iolence 
educator  and  public  poliq.'  coordinator  with 
the  Hawaii  State  Coafition  Against  Domestic 
\"iolence.  She  has  served  in  the  U.S.  Na^T 
Reser\'e  since  2001  and  in  February  received  a 
direct  commission 

Tony  Cajigas  '96  <  ;hc  founder  of  Azalea 

Coa>t  .A^LOiimini;  >cmccs 

Brian  Fulmer  '96  is  the  director  of  ap- 
plication development  at  Corporate  Network 
Services.  One  of  13  FileMaker  certified  trainers 
in  North  America,  he  was  a  guest  speaker  at  the 
FileMaker  developers  conference  in  Orlando. 

Wendy  D.  Keyser  '96  was  named  2005- 

Oo  Tc.iJiLT  ol  \W  ^c.^r  .it  Rose  Hill-Magnolu 
[ilcnicnl.ir.  "-^'f-.^.'. 

Bonnie  LaDelle  Strickland   '96 

the  .issisiani  director  ol  nursing  lor  the  Brian 
Center  of  Wilsim.  She  has  a  Master  of  Science 
degree  in  community  health  administration  and 
wellness  promotion  faun  Cilifomia  College  of 

HiMhh  vi.-iucs 

Gregory  T.  Wahl  '96  is  an  cmironmcmal 

tn.in.igci  wuh  ihc  >  c  ^.^ItKC  of  Coastal  Resource 
Management 

Russell   Ballard   '97  won  the  Robot 

Fighting  League^    B.iulc  Beach"  with  his  robot. 

rand.-riV.    ."  IM.m.t    t  1.1 

Lamont  Franklin  *97  is  head  coach  v>i  ihe 
boys'  basketball  team  ai  Cedar  Park  Chnstian 
Schixil  in  B^Mhcll.  W.tsh.  He  teaches  physical 
education  and  is  cna^lled  m  the  masters  degree 
program  at  the  University  of  Washington. 

Jennifer  Gautreau  *97  teaches  first  grade 

M  ihv  K.\l.'.  \K'uiii  l'ic[Mr.uor\- School. 


26      UNCW  Magazine 


Summer  2006 


ALUMNOTES 


Monica  Millsaps  '97  is  a  marketing  as- 
sociate with  Granite  Peak  Partners  in  Santa 
Monica,  Calil 

Shawn  M.  Russell  '97  is  director  ofMount 

Olu'e  Colleges  Wilmington  location. 

Craig  Updike  '97  co-edited  the  autobiog- 
raphy of  Army  drill  sergeant  and  peacekeeper 
Kent  Hughes  titled  Three  Lies  and  is  working  on 
a  screenplay  based  on  the  book.  His  work  with 
Hughes  was  mentioned  in  a  Kinston  Free  Press 
article  on  April  17.  2006. 

Laura  Brewer  '98  earned  a  Doctor  of  Phar- 
macy degree  Irom  Alban)-  College  of  Pharmacy 

Trenita  Clark  '98  graduated  from  UNC- 
Chapel  Hill  with  a  Doctor  of  Pharmacy  degree 
in  May  2006, 

Megan    Cohn    '98  started  a  gourmet 

chocolate  business  named  Chalmers  Choco- 
late Co..  which  was  featured  on  Forbes. 
com.  The  company's  Web  site  is  www.chalm- 
erschocolaie.com. 

Ashead  coach  of  the  Drake  University  men's  ten- 
nis team.  Chase  Hodges  '98  led  the  team 
to  an  NC-\.-\  appearance  and  Missouri  Valley 
Conference  Championship  m  2006   The  team 

had  a  2-t-2  record  Ashley  Jones  Hodges 

'04  teaches  in  Des  Moines,  Iowa. 

Robert  Holley  Jr.  '98  u  orks  in  diplomatic 

security  with  the  U.S.  Department  of  State  in 
Charleston.  S.C. 

Kevin  Snyder  '98,  who  works  in  student 
affairs  at  Enibr\-Riddle  Aeronautical  Univer- 
sity in  Daytona  Beach.  Fla.,  has  a  side  career 
in  motivational  speaking.  His  Web  site  is  www 
kevincsN'nder  com. 

Mark  Wainright  '98,  '01 M  practices 

dennstrx  in  Raleigh  with  his  Luher. 

William  Woodard  '98  was  named  South 
Carolina's  Young  Professional  of  the  Year  by  the 
S.C.  and  N.C.  Recreation  and  Parks  Association. 

Stephen  Godwin  '99  was  awarded  the 
professional  insurance  designation  Chartered 
Property  Casualty  Underwriter  I.CPCU")  by  the 
American  Institute  for  CPCU.  He  supervises 
Crawford  &  Company's  North  Carolina  claims 
management  services  branch  and  a  risk  manage- 
ment serx'ices  branch  in  Raleigh, 

Alf  Hoist  '99,  '01  IS  the  assistant  coach  of 
the  girls  varsity  soccer  team  at  Rockdale  County 
High  School  in  Conyers,  Ga. 

Joshua  Johnson  '99  is  the  owner  of 
Hampstead  Wines 

Shawn  King  '99M  is  director  of  market- 
ing/produi.t  dc\elopnient  for  Bonsai  American 
in  CharkniL' 

Lisa  M.  Mabe  '99,  interim  director  of 
early  childhood  programs  at  Surr^-  Community 
College,  received  the  2005  Excellence  in  Teach- 
ing award 

Afinanclalad\^so^,  Lawrence  Makepeace 

99  is  co-founder  of  the  Makepeace  Group's  At- 
lanta Buckhead  office  with  Merrill  bmch 

Katey  PetZ  '99,  'OOM  is  \ice  president  and 
controller  ol  Crescent  Stale  Bank  in  Car\'. 


Jill  Raspet  '99  is 

president-elect  of  the 
Young  Lawyers  Section 
of  the  Greensboro  Bar 


Amanda  Rivenbark  '99  was  named  Moss 

Hill  Elementar)'  School's  Teacher  of  the  Year. 

Kimberly  D.  Sims  '99  is  an  archival  as- 
sistant at  Duke  Uni\"ersity. 

Michael  Taylor  '99  graduated  from  the 
Virginia  Commonwealth  University  with  a 
master's  degree  in  computer  science. 

David  Terry  '99  earned  a  Ph.D.  in  chemical 
engineering  from  N.C.  State  University. 

Sisters  Rafaela  Thomas  '99,  '04M  and 

Estella  Wilson  '99,  '04M  were  recognized 
as  tW'O  ot  Onslow  Count)'s  intriguing  black 
women  of  2006  by  the  Northeast  Community 
Development  Corp.  Rafaela  is  a  nurse  at  the 
Camp  Lejeune  Naval  Hospital,  Estella  is  a  nurse 
in  Onslow  Memorial  Hospital  emergency  room 
and  a  nurse  practitioner  at  East  CaroHna  Medical 
Associates  in  Jacksonville, 

A  certified  financial  planner.  JaSOn  Wheeler 
'99,  '03M  opened  his  own  firm.  Pathfinder 
Investments  in  2005. 


2000s 


Laura  Lineback  Balow  '00  is  pursuing 

a  bachelor's  degree  at  Towson  University.  She 
IS  a  fitness/rock  climbing  instructor  with  the 
YMCA  of  Central  Maryland. 

Katie  Dozier  Barakat  '00  earned  a 

Master  of  Fine  Arts  degree  in  creatn'e  writing 
from  the  Universii)'  of  Miami,  Flonda,  and  is  a 
freelance  writer- 
Amanda  BoSt  '00  IS  a  clinical  regulator)' 
specialist  ai  PPD  in  Wilmington. 

Kristin  Cooper  '00  is  the  director  of  the 
Wilmingion  Yoga  Center 

Tara   Kazazian 

'00  IS  a  real  estate 
broker  with  Coldwell 
Banker  Howard  Pern* 
and  Walston  in  the 
Triangle  area. 

Shannon  Millikin 

00    i^omplcied    an 
M.A.  in  Hispanic  lin- 
guistics at  the  Universi-  Kozszian 
ty  of  Illinois  at  Chicago 

in  May  2006.  She  will  work  as  a  Spanish  lecturer 
at  Northwestern  Universitv  in  Sept.  2006 

Derek  Nikita  'OOM  had  his  novel  Pyres 
purchased  b)-  St.  Martin  It  will  be  published 
under  the  Minotaur  imprint  within  the  next 
year.  Derek  teaches  English  and  humanities 
courses  at  Delta  College,  an  interdisciplinary 
liberal  arts  program  at  SUNY-Brockpori 

Shannon  "Scotty"  Summerlin  '00  is 

town  manager  ot  Beula\illc. 

Audrey  Whaley  '00  is  an  account  executive 
wuh  HouarJ,  Merrell  &  Partners  in  Raleigh, 

Mary  Wilkinson  '00  was  promoted  to 

assistant  vice  president  at  SunTrust  Bank  in 
Wilmington 

Renee  Williamson  '00  graduated  from 

N  C   Cenirals  School  ol  Law  in  May  2006. 

Jesse  J.  Adams  '01  enlisted  in  the  U.S. 
Na\-v 

Robert  BelOViCS  '01  earned  a  Master  of 
Science  degree  in  human  resources  from  West- 
em  Carolina  University  He  is  a  human  resource 
specialist  with  the  University  of  Texas-Arlington 
and  co-author  of  seven  articles  in  the  jonrnttl  of 
Employment  Counseling. 


JaSOn  Brett  '01  is  employed  by  American 
Home  Mortgage  in  Wilmingion. 

Marina  De  Ratimiroff  '01  graduated  from 

UNC  Greensboro  with  a  Master  of  Music  degree 
in  voice  performance 

Jennifer  Draughon  '01  was  named 
Teacher  of  the  Year  at  Rosewood  Elementary' 
School,  where  she  teaches  first  grade. 

Amy  Little  Hampton  '01  was  promoted 

to  marketing  director  with  Image  Media  and 
Marketing-  She  holds  a  Master  of  Arts  degree  in 
organizational  management  from  the  University 
of  Phoenix.  She  and  her  husband,  Thomas,  are 
the  parents  of  Aiden  Scott,  bom  Jan.  13,  2005, 

Jennifer  Hans  '01  received  a  M.S.  m  micro- 
biology hom  Georgetown  University. 

Courtney  L.  Kilpatrick  '01  was  promoted 

to  production  manager  with  the  N.C.  Rural  Eco- 
nomic Development  Center  m  Raleigh 

Laura  "Ty"  Leatherman  '01  passed  the 

Florida  Certified  Public  Accountant  exam  and 
was  promoted  to  senior  accountant  with  Deloitte 
&TouLhe,LLP 

Brandon  Mize  '01  was  named  Teacher  of 
the  Week  by  the  Sanjord  Herald  on  Feb.  3,  2006. 
He  teaches  third  grade  at  Greenwood  Elementary 
in  San  ford. 

Coast  Guard  Seaman  Aimee  L.  Pere  '01 

graduated  from  the  US,  Coast  Guard  Recruit 
Training  Center  in  Cape  May.  N.J. 

Susan  M.  Shoub  '01  isanassistant  principal 
at  Rose  Hill-Magnolia  Elementary  School. 

Capt  Jeffrey  Whiting  '01  was  recalled  to 
active  duty  for  Sea  Wamor  Programmatic  Devel- 
opment in  the  U.S.  Navy. 

Amanda  Wynn  '01  was  promoted  to  director 
o(  mstitutional  research  at  Regent  University  m 
Virginia  Beach.  Va. 

Knowing  her  sister  was  upset  that  their  father 
wouldn't  be  able  to  make  her  graduation,  Erin 
DeLeO  '02.  right,  worked  behind  the  scenes 
with  UNCW  faculty  and  staff  and  the  U.S.  Army 
Corpsof  Engineers  to  make  sure  Marissa  DeLeo 
wouldn't  be  totally  disappointed.  On  May  12, 
from  Camp  Anaconda  in  Iraq  where  he  is  helping 
Iraqis  rebuild  their  infrastructure.  Dr.  William 
DeLeo  did  watch  as  his  youngest  daughter 
received  her  diploma  in  her  departmental  cer- 
emony. "I  saw  everything,  right  up  to  the  end. 
We  didn't  miss  a  picture.  It  was  perfect,"  Dr. 
DeLeo  said  after  the  cercmonv  w^hen  the  entire 


Raspet 


DeLeo 

family  was  gathered  in  the  School  of  Education 
teleconference  room,  where  the  universit)'  had 
established  two-way  communications  between 
UNCW  and  Iraq.  "Wish  you  were  here,"  Marissa 
told  her  father  through  her  tears.  "Well,  this  is 
the  next  best  thmg."  he  replied. 

Lauren  A.  Crawford  '02  received  a 

master's  degree  in  marine  biology  from  the 
Universiiy  of  Maine  in  December  2005. 

Zachary  Galloway  '02  graduated  from 

Flonda  State  Universit)-  with  a  master's  degree 
in  urban  and  regional  planning.  He  is  an  enW- 
ronmental  and  coastal  planner  with  Continental 
Shelf  Associates  Inc.  and  resides  in  West  Palm 
Beach.  Fla. 


Tina  R.  Honeycutt  '02  passed  the  Certified 
Public  Accountant  exam  and  is  an  assistant  con- 
troller with  PL  Industries,  LLC.  in  Charlotte. 

Heather  Kozak  '02  is  an  aquarium  curator 
at  the  Tybee  Island  Marine  Science  Center. 

Michelle  Lloyd  '02  was  promoted  to  store 
manager  of  Picture  People  in  Charlotte. 

Kane  McKenzie  '02  received  a  Master  of 

Di\inity  degree  from  Southeastern  Seminary. 

Samuel  T.  MintZ  '02  was  recognized  for 
outstanding  achievement  in  2005  by  Scott  and 
Siringfellow  in  Richmond.  Va. 

Debra  Pazderski  '02  earned  a  MS  m 
school  psycholog)-  from  Roberts  Wesleyan  Col- 
lege in  Rochester,  New  York.  She  has  accepted 
an  internship  with  the  Onslow  County  School 
Distnct  for  the  2006-07  school  year. 

Alan  "Buddy"  Pettigrew  Jr.  '02  is  the 

manager  and  one  ol  the  owners  of  the  Five  Guys 
Famous  Burgers  and  Fries  in  Mayfaire  Town 
Center,  Wilmington.  Alan  and  his  business  part- 
ners plan  to  open  1 5  franchises  east  of  1-95. 

Hillary  Snow  '02  received  the  2005  Duke 
Divmii)'  School  Award  for  Excellence  in  Reli- 
gion Reporting  from  the  North  Carolina  Press 
Association.  She  writes  for  the  State  Port  Pilot 
in  Southport. 

David  Sorrentino  '02  received  a  masters 
m  counselor  education  from  UNC  Charlotte 
in  December  2005.  He  is  an  adolescent 
therapist  with  Carolina  Medical  Center  Be- 
havioral Health. 

George  "Trey"  Thome  III  '02  ser\es  on 

the  Tarboro  board  of  First  Carolina  Bank. 

Cheryl  Ammons  '03  is  an  accountant  at 
the  Boys  and  Girls  Homes  of  North  Carolina  at 
Lake  Waccamaw. 

Harry  Fields  '03  works  in  recruitment  and 
regulator^'  compliance  with  McKim  and  Creed 

in  Wilmington. 

Erin  Justice  '03  earned  a  Master  of 
Education  degree  in  school  counseling  from 
Campbell  University 

Joshua  Hunter  '03  is  the  senior  editor  for 
Tran<.\voiid  Business  AUi_i;d;inc. 

Shannon  Ludlow  '03  was  promoted  to 

project  manager  with  Toll  Brothers  Southeast 
Florida  Di\"ision  in  Dclray  Beach,  Fla 

Catherine  McCall  '03M  had  her  memoir; 
Lijeguarding:  A  Memoir  of  Secrets.  Swimming, 
and  the  South,  selected  as  a  winner  of  the 
Readers  Choice  Award  by  Elk  Magazine.  A 
feature  on  her  book  will  appear  in  the  August 
edition  of  Elle 

Erica  L.  Owens  '03  is  a  certified  laborator>' 
specialist  in  c\togenetics,  employed  by  Genecare 
Medical  Research  Center  in  Chapel  Hill. 

Randy   Russell    '03  is  the  development 

pro|cci  manager  ol  l-irsi  Colony  Corporation 
and  First  Colony  Healihcare.  LLC. 

Mike    Simone    '03    is   featured   m   the 

fourth  edition  of  Peterson's  Smart  Choices 
Honors  Programs  and  Colleges.  A  student  in 
the  ecology,  evolution  and  behavior  Ph.D. 
program  at  the  University  of  Minnesota, 
Simone  said  his  participation  in  the  UNCW 
Honors  Scholars  Program  "opened  up  lots 
of  possibilities." 

Christopher  Walch  '03  earned  an 
associates  degree  m  computer  animation  from 
FullSail  RealWorld  Education  and  is  creating 
3D  graphics  and  content  as  a  subcontractor  at 
Lockheed  Martin  in  Orlando,  Fla,,  for  govern- 
ment and  miliiar)'  simulations. 


Summer  2006 


UNCW  Magazine        27 


ALUMNOTES 


Nathan  Woodward  '03  is  a  pilot  with 

USAmvays  Express,  flNing  oui  of  Charlotte 

James  Boyles  '04  earned  a  post-graduate 
diploma  in  fine  and  decorative  art  at  Soihebyis 
An  Inslituic  in  Umdon,  England 

Sara  Cowling  '04  graduated  from  East 
Carolina  University  with  a  Master  of  Science  in 
Social  Work.  She  is  a  social  worker  in  Halifax 
Medical  Centers  Woodside  Psychiainc  Unit  in 
Roanoke  Rapids. 

David  W.  Edmonds  Jr.  '04  is  enrolled 

in  the  Master  of  Business  Administration  degree 
program  with  a  concentration  in  real  estate 
finance  and  development  at  the  Belk  College  of 
Business  at  UNC  Charlotte 

Jennifer  Houseworth  '04  graduated  m 

May  from  Appalachian  State  University  with  a 
Master  of  Arts  degree  in  industrial/organizational 
psychoiog)'  and  human  resource  management. 

Jeffrey  A.  Lennox  '04  is  an  investigative 

reporter  for  the  ABC  affiliate  in  Knox\'ille.  Tenn. 
He  plans  to  pursue  a  masters  degree  in  electronic 
media  ai  the  Uni\ersnv  of  Tennessee  in  [he  fall. 

Melissa  Meadows  '04  received  a 
National  Science  Foundation  graduate  fellow- 
ship at  Arizona  State  University  where  she  is 
pursuing  a  Ph.D, 

During  training  with  AmeriCorps  National 
Ci\'ilian  Community  Corps  in  Denver,  Colo,. 

Jenni  McBrayer  '04  constructed  trails 

at  Big  Bend  National  Park  in  Texas- 

Metinda  Powell  '04  is  development  code 
ddnimisLrator  lor  the  Town  of  Wrightsville 
Beach. 

Samantha  Sandertin  '04  is  an  associate 

broker  at  Sun  Rcalt\'  ot  N:igs  Head's  Currituck 
Offi.. 

Mehul  R.  Shah  '04  owns  a  UPS  store  in 

Carolina  Beach 

Jasper  B.  Smith  '04  is  m  his  second  year 
at  Howard  University  School  of  Law. 

Bonnie  Thayer  '04  is  a  teller  wuh  Bank 

of  Wilmington. 

Crystal  Todd  '04  was  named  Professional 
<'\  ihc  \'car  hy  the  Selma  Area  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. She  IS  a  bilingual  staffing  assistant  with 
Corestaff  Staffing  Services 

Melissa  D.  Voncannon  '04  is  a  produc- 
tion a^sisi.int  Inr  'Americas  Next  Top  Model." 

Kristin  C.  Christaks  '05  teaches  kinder- 
garten al  Winsieatl  [ilcrncntar)-  School, 

Scott  Curry  '05  of  Wnghisville  Beach 
ji^hicvcd  P- 1  i^criification  with  the  U.S.  Profes- 
sional Tennis  Association. 

Javier  Guevara  Jr.  '05  will  enroll  this 

fall  in  the  Northucsiern  Unu'crsity  Fcinberg 
School  o(  Medicine  Docuirof  Mcdicine/Masier 
of  Business  Administration  degree  program 

Scott  Hall  '05  IS  principal  first  vice 
prc-sideni  of  Markei  Sircct  Investments  and 
Sccunlies  in  Clayton  He  is  an  assistant  coach 
for  Johnston  Christian  Academy's  lunior  varsii) 
basketball  icam 

CaSSie  E.  HoltZ  '05  teaches  preschool  at 

I  liiMrMi  ■  1  I  .itriifiL^  (  .  luor  of  Wilmington 

Angela  Lanzafama  '05  is  a  pre-kmdcr- 

g.iilen  kai-hci  .ti  iht  Wilmmglon  Children's 
Learning  Center. 

Maggie  Lineberger  '05M  was  named 

200(^  U-.kIut  ot  ilu  Vr.ir  l.u  Hrunswick  County 
School>,  She  le.Khes  rnalli  at  North  lirunswick 
High  School, 


Jessica  Miller  '05  is  a  public  relations 
manager  wuh  Trivisions  Creative  Media 
Agency  and  is  an  ambassador  for  ihe  Greater 
Wilmington  Chamber  of  Commerce. 

Christopher  Reavis  '05  is  the  assistant 

general  manager  ol  the  Wilmington  Sharks 
baseball  team 

Kelly  D.  Rhine  '05  earned  a  Master  of 
Science  degree  in  European  communication  in 
June  from  the  University  of  Amsterdam  in  the 

Netherlands 

Matthew  Roden  '05  is  general  manager 
of  LifcQuest  runess  m  Conway.  S.C. 

Ruth  Seeley  '05  is  a  client  executive  in  the 
Washington,  DC  .office  of  the  Burson-Marsteller 
public  affairs  firm, 

Blair  Struble  '05  is  the  director  of  market- 
ing and  e\enis  at  the  Cotton  Company  in  Wake 
Forest 

Lauren  Temple  '05  teaches  preschool  at  the 
Children's  Learning  Center  in  Wilmington. 

Lisa  Thatcher  '05  is  an  engineering  intern 

with  Cavanaugh  and  .Associates  in  Wilmington. 

Carrie  A.  Verdon  '05  is  a  designer  for 

Maximum  Design  and  Advertising  Inc. 

Krista  Williams  '05  is  an  account  assistant 
with  Talk  PR  m  Wilmington. 

Sarah  Mollis 
Woodard  '05  re 

ceived  the  2006-07 
Award  oi  Excellence 
from  the  Honor  Soci- 
ety of  Phi  Kappa  Phi 
This  award  will  aid  her 
pursuit  ofa  Ph.D.  in  e\'0- 
lutionar)'  biolog\'  at  the 
University  of  Illinois  at 
Urbana-Champaign. 

Daniela  Lucaciu  '06  was  inier\iewed  by 

the  H\ckory  Daily  Record.  She  is  an  actress  on 
the  television  show  One  Tree  Hill,  portra)ing 
a  cheerleader  and  the  best  friend  of  one  of 
the  show's  main  characters.  Brooke,  played  by 

Sophia  Bush 

Calvin  Sims  '06  is  enrolled  m  the  Ph  D 

program  lor  clinical  psj'cholog)'  at  Syracuse 
University. 

Leigh  Zimmerman  '06M  was  selected  a 

De.m  lohn  A  Kn.iu_ss  Marine  Policy  Fellow. 
She  IS  spending  2000  in  Washington.  DC. 
learning  about  federal  policy  making  deci- 
sions that  affect  the  ocean,  coastal  and  Great 
Lakes  regions. 


Weddings 

Anna  F.  Huffman   85  , 


ntl  Durwnod  O 


H.irKiss  on  April  ;:,  ZiVi^ 

Margaret  G.  Williamson  '89  md  Hugh 
Richard  E.  Bailey  '91  md  Liura  B.ubour 

«n    \|.Til   I     :0.1r. 

Mary  C.  Muggins  '91  uid  ktlroy  R  chnsiy 

on  tVl  2^   ^lOO") 

Jonas  B.   Bost  '92  .mJ   l;nt.i  Tnpkll  on 

Vpl    17,  2005 

Cathy  Joyner  '92  .md  Riclwrd  T.  Lt-num 

|r   on  \l,iKh  ■\    liW^ 

Paula  G.  Porter  '92  ,.n>l  Amliony  L   C.irr 

Tracy  M.  Crowell  '93  .md  Willi.im  P 

lr\iisd.ilc  on  l.in    .11    .iOOn 


Christina  Pino-Marina  '93  and  Phillip 

Hughey  '93  on  Sepl  17,  2005.  Philhp  IS 
deputy  general  counsel  with  the  Federal  Man- 
time  Commission,  and  Christina  is  a  journalist 
with  the  Wushmglon  Post/Newsweek  Intcractive, 
They  reside  in  '0/ashington,  DC 

Benjamin  Sperling  '93  and  Kay  Ue  on 

March  12,  2005  They  reside  in  Dunwoody. 
Ga  ,  where  Benjamin  is  director  of  [^dio 
Frequency  Identifications  tRFlD)  Programs 
with  McKesson  .Automation. 

Julie  M.  Nelson  '95  and  Tim  Robey  on 

Nov.  5.  2005 

Christiana  B.  Boshamer  '96  and  David 

D  Yell  i.m  Oct    1  5.  20i.'5 

Cheryl    E.    Catullo   '96   and  Dennis  M 

Andrison  on  Nov  5,  2005 

Charlie  B.  Davis  '96  and  Susan  Z  Manm 
on  Nov.  12.2005 

Bryan  S.  Martin  '96  and  Jennifer  L.  Carmen 

on  Sept.  24.  2005 

Phone  Phimon  '96  and  Jonathan  R. 
Winstead  '01  on  July  ^.2005 

Karen  E.  Roberts  '96  and  John  T  Bumgar- 

ner  on  March  4  2006 

Ashley  L.  Allen  '97  and  Timothy  M  Dellis 

on  June  18. 2005 

Kathryn  L.  Brock  '97  md  Brian  D. 

Weeks  '97  on  Oct.  l,  2005. 

Julie  E.  Haithcock  '97  and  James  A  Taylor 
on  May  2 1 .  2005  Julie  is  a  financial  management 
anaivsl  for  Duke  Health  Svslem  They  reside  in 
Mornsvilk 

Monica  MilsapS  '97  and  Christopher 
Martinez  on  Sept  2.  2005.  She  is  a  marketing 
.associate  with  Granite  Peak  Partners  in  Santa 
Monica.  Calif 

Andrew  H.  Francis  '98  and  Kelly  E  Car- 
ruth  on  Feb  19,  2006 

William  S.  Rumley  '98  and  Kimberly  D 

Wilson  on  Oct    I    2005 

Kimberly  L.  Williams  '98  md  Chad  R 

Creech  on  .Aug  27   2005 

Jennifer  L.  Borden  '99  and  Peter  Frank 
on  Oct  1,  2005  Jcnnilcr  earned  a  master's 
degree  in  clinical  psychology  from  California 
Lutheran  University  and  is  an  assistant  admin- 
istrator with  \"entura  County  Law  Enforcement 
Crisis  Intervention  Team,  They  reside  in  Simi 
\'alley  Calif 

Brittany  E.  Manson  '99  mJ  Patrick  A. 
Knittel'OI  i^  :oi. 

Darcy  M.  McMullin  '99  ..nJ  Robert  J. 

Wirth  '99     I,  lunc  11,2005 

Carmen  Pearce  '99  .md  Michael  Adams 

on  luK  21   2005 


Celina  D. 
Sullivan  '99 

and  i.,hiis  I. 
T  h  o  r  n  t  o  n  o  n 
April  30.  2lXHi 
They  reside  in 
Orlando,  Fla 
Celina  was  pro- 
moteti  10  oflice 
and  marketing 
manager  with 
Countrywide 
I  Ionic  Loans 


Lisa  E.  Campen  '00  and  Bradley  H  Wal- 
lace on  Dec    17.  2005 

Catherine  C.  Corbett  '00  and  Paul  R. 

Brooks  III  '02  n..\l  5  2005,Camilleislhe 
owner  of  Indah  Designs  in  La  JoIIa,  CaliL,  and 
Paul  serves  in  the  U.S.  Coast  Guard 

Angela  M.  Goss  '00  and  Dale  E. 
North  '01  on  Sept.  3,  2005.  Dale  is  a  finan- 
cial ad\Tsor  wath  Merrill  Lynch,  and  Angeb  is  a 
manager  with  Polo  Ralph  Lauren.  They  reside 

in  Mvnle  Beach 

Melodie  Hall  '00  and  Wesley  F  Daniels  on 
Oct,  13,2005 

Elizabeth  W.  Hayes  'OOand  Mark.A  Gould 
on  July  16,  2005 

Melissa  D.  Humphrey  '00  and  Scott 
Newhall  '99         ,,  i^  2005 

Ashley  K.  Keener  '00  and  Lukas  Taisman 

on  Sepl  25  2005 

Mandy  T.  Leggett  '00  and  Mark  \v  Bobo 

on  Lin   21    200o 

Jennifer  A.  Patterson  '00  md  Charles  A 

Mi.kc-,  on  i7.i   22    2005 

Elisabeth  8.  Pearson  '00  and  Gregory  S 

Gamer  on  Nov  12,  2005 

Cameron  P.  Thigpen  '00  andjillj  Lu::ad- 

der  on  Oct,  22.  2005 

Jenny  M.  Thomas  '00  md  Phillip  R 

Radford  on  Oct  8  2005 

Tiffany  Triantafillou  '00  and  James 

Wood  '00  on  \:.i\  14  2005  Tiffany  is  an 
account  executive  with  FCB  Healthcare, 
and  James  is  3  provisioning  manager  with 
Mettell  Communications,  They  reside  m 
Lyndhurst,  N,J. 

David    Brown    '01    and  Cime  Hunt  en 

,Apnl  2^    2006,  at  Tnnitv  Methodist  Church  in 

Jackson-,  ilk 

Katherine  L.  Cooper  '01  irj  Jason 

C.  Derrick  '01  on  Oct,  8.  2005,  Jason  and 
Katie  both  hold  NLister  of  Social  Work  degrees 
from  L'NC-Chapel  Hill  and  are  employed  by 
UNC-Chapel  Hill.  Katie  is  a  social  worker  and 
addictions  therapist,  and  Dcrnck  is  a  rcsearx:h 
prxaject  manager. 

Lauren  K.  Harvell  '01  and  R.indolph j  Bell 

on  March  25,  200o 

Bethany  Honeycutt  '01  and  P.itnck  Tuttle 


Randy  Mickle   01 


.Abbv  Kellams  on 


Pc. 


Brandon  A.  Mills  '01  .md  Kamiann  Cress- 
man  on  Nov  2o,  2v105,  They  reside  m  ^2ar^■, 
Bnindon  is  employed  by  NC  State  University 

Diana   M.  Stew- 
art   '01      ,-,J    Li.,.n 
h     MKn,nui    on    t Vt         ;       ]:&   &  ^ 
1 ,  2005 


Sullivan 


Carol  D,  Bohanon  '00  mjlrvvm  Williams 

on  Si-.i 


Landon  Wein- 
bach  '01  0 
Shannon  Barker 

'98on,\|-nI  22,200p 

Landon   is  an  cNccu- 

tive  assistant  with  the  Sfetvart 

Town  of  Leiand,  and 

Shannon,  a  manager  with  .Ace  Harxlwarc.  is 

pursuing  a  Master  of  business  Administration 

dcciceal  INl  W 

Kenneth  R.  Wilson   '01   md  Jennifer 

Manlcv  on  Nov  10.  2tX>5 


28       UNCW  Magazine 


ALUMNOTES 


KriSta  Yaudes  '01  and  Jeremy  White 
on  May  7.  2005.  Knsta  is  pursuing  a  Ph.D.  in 
biomedical  science  wilh  a  focus  on  proteomics 
and  cancer  biology  research  at  Eastern  Virginia 
Medical  School. 

William  K.  Allen  '02  and  Jennifer  L  Chap- 

[icll  on  Sepl    17,  2005 

Ragan  B.  Barefoot  '02  and  John  m 

Pearson  on  Oct    14.  2005 

Caroline  E.  Craven  '02  and  Melvin  G. 

Nelson  '92  on  Aug.  27,  2005 

Kimberly  Fletcher  '02  and  Robert 

Dorsey  on  June  4,  2005  Kimberly  is  a  clini- 
cal nurse  111  in  the  Durham  Regional  Hospital 
emergency  room. 

Elizabeth  B.  Hundley  '02  and  Mi- 
chad  J  Smith  on  Nov  12,  2005  Eliiabelh 
is  promotions  and  sales  lead  coordinator  for 
Blackbaugh  in  Charleston,  S.C 

Stephanie  A.  Myers  '02  and  wilham  Dye 

on  Dec   30. 2005 

Kristin  Stamey  '02  and  Richard  a.  Owens 
Jr  on  Dec   3,  2005 

Stacy  Pierce  '02  and  Howard  E  Mintzjr 
on  t"Vt   11   2005 

Amanda  Prosser  '02  and  Joseph  w 

Pi-;yood:inski  111  on  Jan   2S,  2006 

Ashleigh  M.  Rouse  '02  and  John  m  Gail 

lard  on  Ocl   22.  2005. 

Kelly  M.  Szabo   '02  .mA  Ryan   E. 

Egloff  '98  on  Maj'  6,  2006 

Alan  BartS  '03  and  Michele  Powell  on  Sept 

24, 2005 

Andrew  T.  Blackwell  '03  and  Sarah  c 

Johnson  on  Scpl   23,  2005 

Jennifer  S.  Clifton  '03  and  Brian  R. 
Roberts  '02  on  Ocl  22,  2005 

Matthew  J.  Currin  '03  and  shannon  Wat 
kins  on  Dec,  18.  2004,  He  is  a  controller  with 
Cape  Fear  Farm  Credit  in  Fayetteville 

Amanda  Darrigrand  '03  and  Justin 

D.  Duffy  '03  on  Aug  20,  2005  They  reside 
in  Alpharetta.  Ga,  Amanda  is  an  administrative 
assistant  with  Financial  Freedom 

Louise  J.  Fralick  '03  and  Randall  G 
Btick  on  June  4,  2005  She  is  in  the  teacher 
licensure  program  in  the  UNCW  Watson  School 
of  Education 

Elizabeth  S.  Halso  '03  and  jason  s 

Lamer  on  .April  15,  2006 

Christen  S.  Jackson  '03  and  justm  B 

Cokes  on  Dec   31,  2005 

William  R.  Konen  '03  and  Leigh  A  SmUh 
on  Sept   24,  2005 

Candace  D.  Pullen  '03  and  Brandon 

T.  Hart  '02  on  June  11.  2005 

Laurie  F.  Reid  '03  and  Mitchell  T. 

Moore  '01  on  .Apnl  22,  2006, 

Brett  E.  Ryder  '03  and  Jennifer  McLain  on 
March  IS,  2006 

Mary  E.  Sims  '03  and  Nicholas  R,  Carry  on 
Nov  12,  2005 

Sarah  K.  Thompson  '03  and  Nelson  j 

Elder  .m  Ocl   8,  2005 

Jennifer  W.  Turner  '03  and  Melvin  J. 

Hughes  III  '03  on  July  16,  2005 

Lisa  Dean  '04  and  Clint  Taylor  '04  on 

Sept  10.  2005  Lisa  teaches  special  education  at 
the  Newport  Development  Center,  and  Clint  is  an 
aquansl  at  the  North  Carolina  Aquarium 


KriSten  L.  Dumas  '04  and  Aaron  C  Zselt- 
way  on  Ocl,  8,  2005 

Bradley  W.  Langston  '04  and  Abby 

Horton  on  Nov  12,  2005, 

Jennifer  L.  Perkins  '04  and  Eric  J. 

Howell  '01  on  Apnl  22,  2006 

Laura  M.  Tyson  '04  and  Rhett  J.  King 

'03  on  Dec   17.2005 

Natalie  Barrow  '05  and  Lawrence  Caddeii 
on  Dec,  10,  2005 

Rachel  Bland  '05  and  Kelly  T.  Bau- 

COm  '05  on  April  29,  200o 

Ashley  Callahan  '05  and  Sgt  William  P 

MasseyJr  on  Oct  22,2005  Ashley  isaregislered 
nurse  in  the  adult  surger)'/urology  department 
at  New  Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center,  The 
couple  resides  in  Wilmington 

Mariah  A.  Coburn  '05  and  Justm  Hayes 
on  Dec    10, 2005 

Denise  N.  Crowe  '05  and  Ralph  o.  Miller 

on  March  4,  2006 

Jenna  J.  Dellinger  '05  and  John  t 

Rhodes  on  March  18,  2006 

Rebecca  G.  Frith  '05  and  James  E. 

Goodman  '05  on  March  4,  200o 

Lydia  HeUSteSS  '05  and  Brem  Hood  on 

Mareh  25   200o 

Heather  D.  Jordan  '05  md  jason  P 

Murphy  on  May  21,  2005 

Natalie  P.  Leamy  '05  and  Benjamin  A. 

Overton  '06  on  Dec,  17,  2005,  Natalie  is  a 
kindergarten  teacher  in  Wilmington 

Melanie  E.  Machen  '05  and  Derek  r 

Williams  on  Sepl    17,  2005 

Angela  D.  Parsons  '05  and  Jonathan  d 

Sedbenyon  L\e    17,  2005 

Heather  Poythress  '05  and  lonaihan 

Jar\'i  on  No\-  26.  2006 

Shannon  L.  Smith  '05  and  Dustin  P. 

Hoertt  '05  on  Sept  23,  2005 

Shelley  G.  Smith  '05  and  Douglas 

Piatkowski  '00  on  Dec  9.  2005 

Christina  M.  Tracey  '05  and  Wilham 

E  Haddmg  on  Jul)'  16,  2005  Chnslina  is  a 
certified  optician  with  Vision  Associates  The 
couple  resides  in  Baltimore,  Md 

Kristina  L.  Currie  '06  and  Aaron  j 

Liljeslrand  on  Sept   24,  2005 

Jonathan   Pegram   '06  and  Lacey 

Carothers  on  March  4.  2006, 


Births 


To  Eric  A.  Boehling  '90  and  his  wife 

Shelley,  a  daughter,  Come  Lee  Louise,  on  No\'. 
17.  20D5.  An  employee  relaiions  specialist  wiih 
New  Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center,  Eric 
earned  ihe  senior  professional  human  resources 
certificauon  in  ncLcmbcr  2005 

To  J.  Stephen  Sizemore  '91  and  his 

wife  Knsten.  a  daughter,  Kendali  Marie,  on  Sept, 
20,  2005.  Steve  is  a  production  super\'isor  with 
Bandag  Inc   in  Oxford 

To  Brian  T.  '92  and  Tammy  Vann 
Harrington  '92,  a  son,  Benjamin  Owen 
Worih,  on  April  26,  2006.  Brian  is  a  proba- 
tion/parole officer  with  Conimuniiy  Corrections 
in  Sampson  County 

To  Michael  Koenig  '92  and  his  wife 

Lauren,  a  son,  Alexander  Michael,  on  March 
31,  2006,  He  is  an  active  directory  support 
engmeer  with  Microsoft  in  Irving.  Texas. 


To  Mark   Lycz- 

kOWSki  '92  and  his 

\<.'ife  Christy,  a  daughter, 
Grace  Olivia,  on  March 
5.  2006.  He  is  ihe  mid- 
south  regional  direc- 
tor for  Xpress  Brands 
Cheerleading  Events 
and  head  coach  of  the 
UNC  Chapel  Hill  Dance 
Team. 


Lyczkowski 


Stephen  Getzelmann  '93  and  his  u-ife 

Beth  adopted  a  son,  Tyler  Robert,  born  Dec  21, 
2005,  in  Guatemala 

To  Kimberii  Dorough  Kassir  '93  and 

her  husband  Brcii,  twins  Dylan  and  Alli,  on 
March  28,  2005. 

To  Thomas  Pearman  '93  and  his  wife 

Jamie,  a  daughter,  Kaiherine  Hayden,  on  Aug. 
9.  2005. 

To  Michael  '95  and  Sarah  Thomas 

HaithCOCk  '98.  a  son,  William  James,  on 
Oct  19,  2005.  Sarah  is  a  registered  nurse  at 
Duke  University  Medical  Center,  and  Michael 
is  a  programmer/analyst  with  SYSRAD.  They 
reside  in  Raleigh 

To  Ginger  Garner  Jablonski  '95  and 

her  husband  Jeffrey,  a  son,  Michael  Garner,  on 
Dec.  27.  2005. 

To  Chris  Meighen  '95  and  his  wife  Laune, 

a  son,  Kaden  on  March  9.  2006,  An  advisor  with 
MelLife  in  Clarksburg,  WVa.,  Chris  achieved 
membership  in  the  insurance  industry's  Million 
Dollar  Rfuind  Table 

To  Gregory  A.  Lloyd  '96  and  Eliza  Del 

Rosario  '96,  a  daughter,  Regan  Avery,  on 
Nov  8.  2005 

To  Joann  Bradley  Habron  '97  and 

her  husband  Scan,  a  son.  Alex  Bradley,  on  No\' 
16, 2005 

To  April  McMasters  Overcash  '97 

and  her  husband  Jason,  a  son.  Hunt  Jeremiah 
on  June  28.  2005  Apn!  is  the  recreation  center 
director  with  the  City  of  Greensboro 

To  Melissa  Shaw  Pierick  '97  and  her 

husband  Ed,  a  daughter.  Enn  Grace,  on  Dec,  18, 
2005  Melissa  is  a  copywriter  for  Telephone 
Data  Systems  in  Madison,  Wis 

To  Julie  Andrews  Voorhees  '97  and  her 

husband  Phillip,  a  daughter,  Olivia  Grace,  on 
Sept.  24,  2005.  As  Julie  Beli,  she  co-authored  the 
book  The  Scorecard:  How  to  Fix  Your  Man  in  One 
Year  or  Less,  published  by  Gotham  Books, 

To  Cynthia  Fulcher  Mintz  '99  and  her 

husband  Matthew,  a  daughter.  Bnanna  Gra\'Le, 
on  Jan.  6,  2005.  Cynthia  is  an  assistant  finance 
director  for  Carteret  County 

To  Sean  R.  Dyer  '00  and  his  wife  Knsten,  a 
daughter.  Kailyn  Emily,  on  Jan.  21,  2006. 


To  Chris  EIrod  '00,  '02M  and  Danielle 

Naughtin  '02,  a  daughter,  Morgan  Avery,  on 
April  8, 2006,  Chris  isasuper\isor  with  McGladry 
&  Pullen,  LLP,  and  Danielle  is  a  store  manager  of 
Express.  They  reside  in  Charlotte. 

To  Orvin  Lee  Johnson  '01  and  his  wife 

Kelly,  a  son,  Owen  Ralph,  on  Oct  30,  2005. 

To  Shannon  Spencer  Kinser  '00  and 

her  husband  Doug,  a  son,  Adam  Scott,  on  Nov, 
1.2005. 

To  Scott  '01  and  Meredith  Moore 

Thorpe  '01 .  a  daughter,  Lily  Samaniha.  on 
Jan,  23,  2006 

To  Rebecca  Keenan  Hersey  '01  and 

her  husband  Michael,  a  daughter,  Meaghan 
Lacy,  on  Dec  02.  2005.  The  family  resides 
in  Raleigh. 

To  Michael  D.  '01  and  Sarah  Polston 

Supak  '01 .  a  son.  Jacob  Alixander,  on  Jan. 

15.2006. 

To  Stefanie  Egan  '02,  a  daughter,  BrooklyTi 
Jean,  on  Jan.  31,  2006. 

To  James  G.  '02  and  Christina  Whit- 
field Huff  '02,  a  daughter,  Sarah  Caidin,  on 
March  31.  2005 

To  Eric  C.  '02  and  Theresa  Ostrander 

Gebhardt  '03,  a  son,  Austin,  on  Dec.  22, 
2005  The  couple  resides  in  Charlotte. 

To  Stefanie  Egan  Rachis  '02  and  her 

husband  William,  a  daughter,  Brookl^ii  Jean,  on 
Jan    31.  2006 

To  Crystal  Ward  Reilly  '03  and  her  hus- 
band Joshua,  a  daughter,  Isabella  Anne,  on  Oct. 
20,  2005,  Crystal  is  a  teacher  with  WhiteviUe 
Cit)'  Schools. 


Deaths 


John  G.  Pistolis  '65  died  Feb  12.  2006 
John  enjoyed  telling  his  friends  that  he  helped 
move  desks  and  furniture  from  the  Isaac  Bear 
Building  on  Market  Street  to  Wilmington 
College's  "new"  South  College  Road  campus 
m  1961  He  was  retired  after  30  years  as  a 
purchasing  agent  at  General  Eleciric's  Castle 
Hayne  plant 

Kens  O.  Kaiser  '80  died  Feb.  i.  2006. 

He  worked  for  CP&L  for  17  years,  was  an  avid 
fisherman  and  lived  in  Fayetteville. 

Christopher  G.  Loughlin  '95  on  Dec 

16,  2005 

Joy  Highsmith  Whitley  '95  of  Burgaw 

on  April  16,  2006 

Rhonda  L.  Allgood  '02  on  Dec  19,  2005 


Friends 


Former  faculty  member  Joseph   Awkard 

Jr.,  85,   died   on   Feb.   26.   2006.   m  Wash- 
ington, DC 


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PASSION 
JUSTICE 


by  Kim  Proukou  '06M 

For  a  young  attorney  as  talented  and  hard-working  as  Tamika  Jenkins 
'01,  there  were  many  opportunities.  After  graduating  from  UNCW, 
her  overwhelming  desire  to  make  a  difference  in  her  own  community 
led  her  to  the  study  of  law  and  that  same  desire  led  her  to  open  her 
own  practice  in  an  underserved  area  of  Southeastern  North  Carolina, 
her  hometown  of  Leland. 

"Law  seemed  to  me  the  best  way  to  make  the  greatest  impact,"  Jen- 
kins said.  "It  became  clear  to  me  when  I  began  to  use  my  third-year 
license,  the  license  obtained  by  law  students  that  allows  them  to  gain 
experience  by  practicing  under  a  supervising  attorney,  that  home 
would  be  the  only  place  for  me.  My  practice  will  contribute  to  the 
community  like  no  other.  This  is  where  1  am  from,  where  I  grew  up. 
I  couldn't  start  my  law  practice  an)'where  else. 

"Opening  a  law  firm  was  a  little  more  complicated  than  1  thought  it 
would  be.  However,  getting  the  word  out  -  that  hasn't  been  so  hard. 
The  people  in  my  community  have  been  so  happy  that  someone  from 
Leland  has  made  it  this  far.  Everyone  has  helped  me  so  much." 


After  graduating  from  UNCW.  Jenkins  distinguished  herself  at 
UNC  School  of  Law  in  Chapel  Hill  as  founder  and  president  of 
the  Carolina  Law  Chapter  of  the  American  Civil  Liberties  Union; 
as  public  interest  mentor  for  first-year  law  students;  by  providing 
legal  research  for  the  Innocence  Project,  a  non-profit  legal  clinic  and 
criminal  justice  resource  center;  as  a  participant  in  the  Pro  Bono 
Project,  a  free  civil  legal  service  provided  by  volunteer  lawyers; 
and  as  a  member  of  the  Black  Law  Students  Association. 

Jenkins  gained  hands-on  experience  clerking  for  Judge  Marion  R. 
Warren  of  the  13th  Prosecutorial  District,  Brunswick,  Bladen  and 
Columbus  counties.  Attorney  Scott  C.  Dorman  and  the  law  firm  of 
Ramos  and  Lewis.  In  addition,  she  contributed  public  serxice  hours 
locally  at  St.  James  Episcopal  Homeless  Shelter,  Hope  Harbor  Home 
Domestic  Violence  Shelter  and  Dorothy  B.Johnson  Elementar)-  School, 
as  well  as  with  the  Hispanic  service  organization  Amigos  International. 
When  Jenkins  decided  to  go  into  practice  in  Leland.  Judge  Warren 
congratulated  her  sapng  'You  could  have  gone  an)"\vhere  in  this 


Duncan  ready  to  ^fiCK  3flfl  /fff. 

by  Andrea  Weaver  ^i 


/ 


As  a  founding  investor  in  Hard  Rock  Park,  Tim  Duncan  '73  is  in 
for  the  ride  of  his  life.  The  S400  million  theme  park,  designed  to 
celebrate  the  spirit  of  rock  and  roll,  will  be  built  on  140  acres  in 
Myrtle  Beach,  S.C. 

"This  has  been  like  a  roller  coaster  ride,"  said  Duncan,  an  accountant 
who  owns  his  own  firm  in  Myrtle  Beach.  Hard  Rock  Park,  scheduled 
to  open  in  2008,  will  be  the  first  theme  park  for  Hard  Rock  Interna- 
tional Inc.,  already  well-known  for  the  restaurants,  hotels  and  casinos 
it  operates  in  41  countries. 

Duncan  and  other  local  investors  first  thought  of  building  a  theme 
park  about  five  years  ago  as  they  researched  viable  development 
ideas  for  large  tracts  of  property  they  owned  along  U.S.  501 . 

"We  liked  the  concept,  we  know  the  market,  and  we  wanted  to  bring 
something  significant  to  Myrtle  Beach,"  he  said.  Once  completed,  the 
park  will  produce  about  3,000  jobs  and  shine  a  bright,  internalional 
spotlight  on  the  area's  other  tourist  attractions. 

Duncan  and  his  partners  drafted  a  business  plan  and  llcw  down  to 
Orlando  in  2002  to  pitch  their  idea  to  "all  the  major  players  in  the 
theme  park  business,  but  we  got  no  takers  at  all  " 

Tim  Duncan  stands  in  front  of  the  lake  on  tiie  Hard  Rock 
Park  site  in  Myrtle  Beach.  He  is  a  founding  investor  in  the 
S400  million  theme  park  scheduled  to  open  in  2008.  Duncan, 
a  member  of  the  UNCW  Foundation  Board,  lives  in  Myrtle 
Beach  with  his  wife  Deborah  and  their  two  daughters,  Ginny,  a 
UNCW  sophomore,  and  Ashley.  Duncan  is  president  of  Duncan, 
Farmer,  Munden,  Mcllrath  &  Cobb.  P.A.  "I  serve  on  the  Foundation 
Board  because  of  the  experiences  I  had  at  UNCW  30  years  ago  and 
the  opportunities  my  daughter  has  now  as  a  student. " 
Photo  by  Jamio  Moncfief 


They  refused  to  give  up  and  sought  other  investors.  .At  one  point, 
executives  from  a  major  record  label  expressed  interest  in  the  park. 
At  another  time,  an  international  make-up  and  tragrance  company 
evaluated  the  idea.  Finally,  "one  of  our  investors  said,  'Hey,  my 
neighbor  is  vice  president  of  development  for  Hard  Rock.  Why  don't 
I  get  a  cheap  bottle  of  wine  and  pitch  the  idea  of  a  Hard  Rock  Park 
to  him?"'  The  neighbor  liked  the  idea  and  the  investors  recruited  an 
executive  management  team  with  extensive  theme  park  experience. 
From  there,  the  project  took  ofl. 

Plans  for  Hard  Rock  Park  include  more  than  40  attractions  -  rides, 
shops,  restaurants,  children's  play  areas,  stores  and  a  multi-purpose 
live  music  amphitheater.  Key  elements  include  a  giant  guitar  near  the 
park's  lake  and  the  feature  ride,  a  roller  coaster  named  "Stairway  to 
Heaven"  for  the  song  by  Led  Zeppelin. 

"This  IS  the  first  lime  that  Jimmy  Page  has  licensed  that  song,"  Dun- 
can said  as  he  outlined  plans  lor  the  coaster  that  leatures  a  200-fooi 
\erlical  drop. 


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United  States;  you  could  have  gone  an)'where  in  the  100  counties, 
but  you  chose  to  come  home. .  .Thank  you." 

A  transfer  student,  Jenkins  began  her  college  career  at  Cape  Fear 
Community  College.  Before  attending  UNCW,  she  transferred  first 
to  UNC  Pembroke.  She  completed  her  undergraduate  studies  at 
UNCW  in  sociology. 

Like  many  transfer  students,  who  make  up  approximately  40 
percent  of  new  admissions  to  UNCW,  Jenkins  found  an  engaging 
community  of  professors  and  fellow  students  to  support  her.  She 
graduated  cum  laude,  was  a  member  of  Alpha  Kappa  Delta,  the 
sociolog)'  honor  society,  and  received  the  John  H.  Scalf  Sociol- 
ogy Award  and  the  Academic  Achievement  and  Minority  Student 
Leadership  Award. 

"UNCW  prepared  me  well  for  law  school,  the  bar  exam,  law  practice 
and  starting  my  own  law  firm  in  so  many  ways,"  she  said.  Jenkins 
passed  the  bar  exam  the  first  time  -  an  achievement  that  only  54 
percent  of  law  students  in  the  state  can  claim. 


"The  study  of  sociology  taught  me  analytical  think- 
ing. It  was  in  social  theory,  a  course  I  took  from  Dr. 
Stephen  McNamee  that  I  learned  to  distinguish  the 
'trees'  and  the  'forest.'  For  each  essay  question  on 
the  bar  exam  I  would  chant  the  mantra  he  taught 
us:  forest,  trees,  and  forest,  remembering  to 
think  both  generally  and  specifically  in  all 
my  answers.   Professors  McNamee, 
McDaniel,  Miller,  LaGrange,  Bullers 
and  King  taught  me  to  become  aware 
of  the  probable  social  pressures  at 
work  in  human  beha\'ior  This  has 
made  it  easier  to  understand  and 
appreciate  the  situations  of  others  in 
all  socio-economic  classes." 

Jenkins  added,  "At  UNCW  every 
professor  reinforced  the  message  to 
me  to  go  after  what  it  was  I  wanted 
to  become.  1  am  grateful  to  all  of 
them  for  that." 


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Duncan,  an  accountant  for  more  than  30  years,  seems  like  an  unlikely 
investor  in  a  music  theme  park.  He  wears  understated  glasses  and  has 
neatly  trimmed  gray  hair,  but  his  heart  beats  to  a  risk-taker's  drum.  He 
prefers  sports  sandals  to  dress  shoes  and  saves  his  ties  for  big  meeting 
days.  He  flies  his  own  plane  just  for  fun  and  has  filled  his  office  with 
collectibles,  including  a  model  ship,  a  nautical  chart  and  a  painting 
of  Chandler's  Wharf  in  Wilmington. 

"When  you  get  labeled  an  accountant,  people  think  of  you  as  a  pencil 
pusher  and  a  tax  preparer,"  Duncan  said.  "I  am  not  an  innovator,  but 
I  know  how  to  get  things  done  behind  the  scenes." 

He  grew  up  m  Wilmington,  graduated  from  New  Hanover  High  School 
in  1964,  and  enrolled  in  Wilmington  College,  but  disliked  going  to 
class.  "I  played  too  much  golf,  and  my  grades  reflected  that,"  he  said 
with  a  laugh.  He  quit  college,  enlisted  in  the  U.S.  Navy  and  ser\'ed  in 
■Vietnam.  After  his  tour  of  duty,  Duncan  returned  to  UNCW. 


"When  I  came  back,  I  decided  to  try  accounting,"  he  said.  "I  remember 
thinking,  'I  can  get  a  job  with  this  stuff.'" 

He  graduated  in  1973  and  immediately  Joined  an  accounting  firm 
with  locations  around  the  South.  The  firm  sent  him  to  Myrtle  Beach. 
Duncan  was  made  a  partner  in  1983  and  bought  the  practice  out  a 
year  later. 

"It's  been  rewarding  to  be  my  own  boss,"  he  said.  "Every  experience  I 
have,  I  try  to  take  something  good  away  from  it." 

For  example,  he  learned  from  some  cHents'  failed  investments  in  far- 
off  ^'entures  that  he  prefers  to  spend  his  development  dollars  closer 
to  home.  Duncan  said,  "My  theory  is,  if  you  can't  ride  by  and  look  at 
it  every  day,  don't  invest  in  it." 

Duncan  admitted  that  Hard  Rock  Park  might  look  like  a  gamble  to 
some  investors,  but  he  firmly  believes  building  a  music  theme  park  in 
Myrtle  Beach  -  already  a  prime  destination  for  families,  music  lovers, 
shoppers  and  thrill  seekers  -  will  top  the  charts. 

"It's  going  to  be  exciting  to  watch  the  park  develop,"  he  said.  "We  have 
plans  to  hook  up  with  a  major  recording  label  and  bring  in  big-name 
entertainers.  We  are  going  to  put  together  a  first-class  park." 


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With  the  flurry  of  the  hoHdays  now  behind  us  and  a 
fresh  new  year  ahead,  it's  a  good  time  to  reflect  on 
some  of  the  accomphshments  of  the  fafl  semester 
Let  me  begin  with  our  students. 

UNCW  continues  to  attract  bright,  talented  students. 

In  fact,  L'NCW  had  the  highest  three-year  increase  in  SAT  averages  among  the  16-campus  UNC 
system.  Our  current  freshman  class  overall  has  an  average  SAT  score  of  1 149  and  a  high  school  GPA 
average  of  3.68.  Furthermore,  UNCW  was  the  first  choice  for  74  percent  of  our  freshmen. 

Total  enrollment,  including  residential  and  extension  students,  is  12,098.  Our  percentage  of  students 
of  color  now  stands  at  about  10  percent.  Our  transfer  numbers  have  risen  32  percent  over  the  past 
five  years  with  many  of  them  coming  Cape  Fear,  Coastal  Carolina,  Wake,  Brunswick  and  Southeastern 
Comniunil)'  Colleges. 

Graduate  enrollment  hit  a  historic  high,  both  in  terms  of  absolute  numbers  (1,143  in  fall  2006)  and  as 
a  percentage  of  the  student  population  (9.4  percent).  This  total  includes  1,034  residential  students  and 
109  extension  students. 

Inside  L'NCW  Magazine  is  an  artist's  rendering  for  the  new  School  of  Nursing  Building,  as  well  as  an 
update  on  other  construction  projects  around  campus.  We  expect  to  begin  construction  on  the  S3 1.1 
million,  80,000-square-foot  nursing  facility  later  this  year,  with  an  estimated  mo\e-in  date  around 
spring  2009.  This  new  facility  will  enable  UNCW  to  double  the  size  of  its  nursing  enrollment  and 
thereby  dramatically  increase  the  number  of  nursing  graduates  in  the  state. 

Another  highlight  of  fall  2006  was  the  premiere  of  a  UNCW-T'V'  produced  documentar\-  about  the 
Montford  Point  Marines,  which  was  based  on  a  book  written  by  retired  histor\'  professor  Melton 
McLaurin  on  the  first  black  Marines  who  fought  in  WWII.  Documentary  narrator  Lou  Gossett  Jr 
came  to  campus  for  the  Nov,  14  premiere.  We  are  actively  marketing  the  program  to  a  variety  of 
national  venues,  including  PBS. 

This  fall,  I  had  the  pleasure  of  inducting  eight  new  faculty  members  into  the  SI  Million  Dollar  Club, 
a  designation  for  faculty  who  bring  in  grants  or  contracts  totaling  a  million  dollars  or  more.  We  also 
started  a  new  S5  Million  Club,  with  1  1  inaugural  members  -  Daniel  G.  Baden.  Lawrence  B.  Gaboon, 
Michael  J,  Durako,  Leslie  S.  Langer,  Lynn  A.  Leonard,  James  F  Merntt.  Steven  Miller,  Mar\in  K.  Moss, 
Martin  H.  Posey,  Andrew  N.  Shepard  and  Robert  I.  Wicklund.  Congratulations  to  you  all! 

Grants  and  contract  acti\  iiy  during  2003-06  rellects  the  trend  thai  began  a  lew  years  ago  toward 
larger  and  more  multi-disciplinary  proposals.  UNCW  received  216  awards  totaling  517,85^,449.  This 
research  productivity  of  our  faculty  allows  us  to  continue  to  in\ol\ c  both  graduate  and  undergraduale 
students  in  meaningful,  high-level  research  projects. 

Finally,  if  you  wish  lo  learn  more  about  wlial's  ha|i|)eiiiiig  at  UNCW,  1  invite  \  ou  to  go  to  m\  Web  site, 
uncw.edu/chancellor,  and  review  the  Slate  ol  the  Uni\ersity  Address  I  preseiued  Sept.  28  as  w ell  as  the 
2005-06  VNCW  Anmud  Rc/ioM. 

As  always,  I  encourage  your  calls,  leuers  and  e-mails,  and  a|iiireciale  \our  continued  support  for  this 
great  university. 


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On  the  cover: 

On  Oct.  28,  2006, 
members  of  the  UNCW 
Student  Chapter  of 
Habitat  for  Humanity 
helped  Navassa  resident 
Kamili  Cobb,  center, 
realize  her  dream 
of  home  ownership. 
Freshmen  Hannah 
Meuser,  left,  and  Carrie 
Williams,  right,  spread 
gravel  in  the  driveway. 
Others  helped  with 
the  front  porch  railing 
and  closet  shelving. 
The  UNCW  Center  for 
Leadership  Education 
and  Service  reported 
that  in  2005-06  students 
volunteered  30,174  hours 
of  their  time,  valued  at 
more  than  a  half  million 
dollars.  UNCW  was 
listed  on  the  first-ever 
President's  Higher 
Education  Community 
Service  Honor  Roll,  a 
national  recognition 
of  distinguished 
community  service. 

Photo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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Max  Allen 
Mimi  Cunningham 
Sjzie  Daughtridge 
Dana  Fischetti 
Cindy  Lawson 
Caroline  Norelius 
Todd  Olesiuk  '99 
Kim  Proukou  'Q6M 
Andrea  Weaver 

Mimi  Cunningham 
Joy  C.  Davis  '07 
Dana  Fischetti 
Todd  Olesiuk  '99 
Courtney  Reilly 
Brenda  Riegel 
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UNCW 


Winter  2007 
Volume  17,  Number  1 


UNCW  Magazine  is  published  tliree  times  a  year  for 
alumni  and  friends  by  the  University  of  North  Carolina 
Wilmington,  601  S.  College  Road,  Wilmington,  N.C. 
28403-3297.  Anyone  who  has  ever  been  enrolled  or  taken 
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features 

1 4     OBESITY 

L/NCW  helps  tacMc  obesity  pm'ention  regionally 

1  O     MAKING  CONNECTIONS 

Network  prepares  students  for  the  business  world 


departments 

2-13  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-25  ALUMNI  NEWS 

25  CHAPTER  NEWS 

26-31  ALUMNOTES 


Rosemary  DePaolo.  Ph  D 

Chancellor 

Paul  E.  Hosier,  Ph  D 

Provost  and  Vice  Chancellor  Academic  Affairs 

Ronald  J.  Core.  Ph  D 

Vice  Chancellor.  Business  Affairs 

Patricia  L.  Leonard 

Vice  Chancellor,  Student  Affairs 


Mary  M.  Gornto 

Vice  Chancellor,  University  Advancement 

Debra  Saunders-White,  Ed.D. 

Vice  Chancellor,  Information  Technology  Systems 

Stephen  Demski 

Vice  Chancellor,  Public  Service  and  Continuing  Studies 

Charles  D.  Evans 

Chair,  UNCW  Board  of  Trustees 


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CULTURAL  ARTS/BUILDING 


The  second  of  three  historic  cultural  events  for  UNCW's 
Year  of  the  Arts  takes  place  Jan.  25  through  Jan.  28  when 
UNCW  celebrates  the  official  inauguration  of  the  Cultural 
Arts  Building,  the  university's  new  academic,  exhibit  and 
performance  venue  for  art,  music  and  theatre. 

The  four-day  celebration  will  feature  performances  and 
exhibits  in  each  of  the  new  state-of-the-art  venues,  includ- 
ing the  art  gallery,  recital  hall,  and  proscenium  theatre. 

In  addition  to  tours  of  the  new  facilities,  the  weekend 
will  include  a  retrospective  of  works  by  the  nationally 
renowned  Wilmington  artist  Claude  Howell,  a  program  of 
select  theatrical  highlights  and  a  line-up  of  musical  guests 
including  pianist  Andreas  Klein,  the  Winard  Harper  Sextet 


with  Department  of  Music  alumnus  Sean  Higgins  '03,  and 
the  Ciompi  Quartet  and  Vocal  Arts  Ensemble. 

UNCW's  Year  of  the  Arts  kicked  off  in  September  with 
the  re-opening  of  the  renovated  Kenan  Auditorium  and 
performance  of  Mood  Indigo:  A  Tribute  to  Duke  Ellington. 
It  concludes  in  July  with  Carolina  Ballet's  new  summer 
dance  residency  and  a  premiere  performance  by  the  inter- 
nationally acclaimed  ensemble. 

Frank  Bongiorno,  chair  of  the  UNCW  Department  of  l\flusic,  was  in 
the  mood  when  UNCW  kicked  off  its  Year  of  the  Arts  celebration 
in  September  witli  Mood  Indigo:  A  Tribute  to  Duke  Ellington.  The 
production,  one  of  tlie  first  to  be  held  in  the  newly  renovated  Kenan 
Auditorium,  was  created  and  produced  through  the  joint  efforts  of  the 
Cape  Fear  Jazz  Society.  WHQR-91 .3  FM  and  UNCW's  Departments  of    ' 
Creative  Writing  and  tvlusic  and  Office  of  Cultural  Arts. 


UNCW  Magazine 


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National  rankings 
celebrate 

excellence 

at  UNCW 


UNCW  has  been  recognized  by  three 
national  pubhcations  for  academic 
excellence  and  affordable  costs. 

'FK    For  the  ninth  consecutive  year 
UNCW  is  one  of  the  top  10 
public  masters  universities  in 
the  South  in  annual  rankings 
by  U.S.Ncws  &  World  Report. 
UNCW  ranks  seventh  in  the 
2007  edition,  as  it  has  for  six 
out  of  the  past  nine  years. 
Among  the  127  public  and 
private  universities  in  the  South 
that  provide  a  full  range  of 
undergraduate  and  master's 
level  programs,  UNCW 
improved  its  overall  ranking 
to  20th  this  year 

yr  UNCW  received  the  2007  -Best 
in  the  Southeast"  designation 
by  The  Princeton  Revirvv.  On 
Princeton  Review^  list  of  150 
"Best  Value"  colleges,  UNCW  is 
designated  as  one  of  the  best 
overall  bargains  -  based  on  cost 
and  financial  aid  -  among  the 
most  academically  outstanding 
colleges  in  the  nation. 

y^  Kiplinger's  Personal  Finance 
ranked  UNCW  47th  on  its 
list  of  50  "best  values"  among 
the  nations  public  colleges 
and  universities. 


Winter  2007 


research 


In  uncharted  territory 

Amanda  Maness,  UNCW  graduate  stu- 
dent, is  mapping  the  Oculina  coral  reefs 
off  tfie  coast  of  Florida.  Her  research  may 
play  a  key  note  in  fisheries  management 
m  that  area. 

"We're  giving  the  management  entities 
the  scientific  data  to  identify  coverage 
of  protected  areas  as  well  as  cover  un- 
charted parts  of  the  protected  area,"  she 
said.  Maness  is  one  of  the  first  to  use 
the  Eagle  Ray,  a  one-ton,  SI. 5  million 
autonomous  underwater  vehicle  (AUV) 
unveiled  in  August  by  the  National  Oce- 
anic Atmospheric  Association's  Under- 
sea Research  Center  at  UNCW's  Center 
for  Marine  Science. 


The  crew  prepares  the  Eagle  Ray  AUV 
for  deployment. 


Doing  research  for  her  master's  degree  in 
marine  science  in  2005,  Maness  used  the 
much  smaller  Phantom  ROV  (remotely 
operated  vehicle)  and  a  leased  multibeam 
sonar  to  map  and  video  88.3  square  kilo- 
meters of  the  protected  seabed,  offering 
the  highest  resolution  bathymetric  maps 
in  the  area  to  date. 

With  a  coiuputer  application  software 
developed  by  Dave  Crist  '06.  a  computer 
science  major,  Amanda  converted  acous- 
tic measurements  obtamed  from  the 
sonar  into  information  that  quantified 
the  amount  of  coral  on  the  reef  and  then 
used  mapping  software  to  display  it  as  a 
3-D  image. 


Maness  also  used  about  15  hours  of  \ndeo 
of  the  area  to  further  identify  the  'humps 
and  bumps "  where  coral  might  be  located. 
The  data  collected  includes  identification  of 
smaller  mounds  located  off  the  main  reef, 
indicating  that  younger  Oculina  varicosa 
coral  heads  are  being  restored. 

"The  science  is  so  new,  there  haven't  been 
that  many  papers  published  on  this.  It's 
pretty  cutting  edge  as  far  as  ocean  sci- 
ence goes, "  said  Maness. 

Using  the  Eagle  Ray,  Maness  should  be 
able  to  get  more  accurate  data,  much 
more  quickh'. 

"You  can  get  more  science  done  cheaper 
and  faster  and  get  the  information  for 
management,"  she  said.  "I  can  show  them 
where  the  features  are,  what  to  look  for 
and  protect." 

Oculina  Banks,  the  largest  habitat  of  the 
ivor)'  tree  coral,  is  one  of  the  first  deep- 
water  coral  reefs  protected  by  the  South 
Atlantic  Fisheries  Manageinent  Council. 
Over  the  years,  it  provided  valuable  habi- 
tat for  grouper  and  snapper,  but  because 
of  damage  to  the  reefs  caused  by  rock 
siirunp  fishermen  during  the  l^TOs,  '80s 
and  ■'JOs,  the  fish  population  has  been 
declining.  A  1,029-square-kilomclcr  area 
IS  now  closed  to  fishing. 


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Kim  Watford,  right,  of  the  Florida  Department  of 
Health,  checks  Coke  Handgen's  ability  to  expel 
air  before  and  after  exposure  to  red  tide  as  part 
of  the  Red  Tide  Aerosols  and  Respiratory  Illness 
Research  Study  in  Sarasota,  Fla.  UNCW  is  a 
partner  in  the  research  project.  Sarasota 
Herald-Tribune/Rob  Mattson 

$7.53  million  grant  fuels 
study  of  red  tide  toxins 

Red  tide,  naturally  occurring  algae  that 
"bloom"  along  Florida's  Gulf  Coast,  emits 
harmful  toxins,  which  irritate  the  eyes 
and  lungs  of  beachgoers.  It  poisons  fish 
and  marine  mammals.  But  it  may  also 
provide  compounds  that  treat  cystic 
fibrosis  and  other  lung  diseases. 

UNCW  received  a  five-year  S7.53  mil- 
lion grant  from  the  National  Institute 
of  Environmental  Health  Sciences  to 
continue  its  study  of  the  chronic  effects 
of  red  tide  brevotoxins  and  their  potential 
as  a  therapeutic  agent.  Research  over  the 
past  six  years  has  yielded  more  than  80 
published  articles  detailing  findings  and 
three  patents  dealing  with  seafood  poi- 
soning and  pulmonary  therapeutics. 

UNCW  researchers  involved  include: 
Daniel  Baden,  William  R.  Kenan  Distin- 
guished Professor  of  Marine  Sciences 
and  program  director  for  the  study; 
Carmelo  Tomas,  professor  of  biology 
and  marine  biology;  Andrea  Bourdelais 
and  Jerome  Naar,  research  associate 
professors;  Sophie  Michelliza,  Henry 
Jacocks  and  Thomas  Schuster,  research 
assistant  professors. 

Project  collaborators  include  the  Centers 
for  Disease  Control  and  Prevention,  the 
Florida  Department  of  Health,  Lovelace 
Respiratory  Research  Institute,  Mote  Ma- 
rine Laboratory,  the  University  of  Miami 
Rosenstiel  School  of  Marine  and  Atmo- 
spheric Science  and  Mount  Sinai  Medical 
Center  of  Miami  Beach. 


Connie  Yee,  a  graduate  student  from        ^ 

Hong  Kong  University  of  Science  and 

Technology,  is  pictured  with  a  giant 

barrel  sponge.  Yee  participated  in  the 

summer  2003  research  cruise  which 

UNCW  professor  Joe  Pawlik  hosted. 


Sponges  under  stress 


when  giant  barrel  sponges  are  under 
stress,  they  can  experience  fatal  bleach- 
ing, turning  into  something  that  looks 
like  "white  bread  in  water."  What 
causes  this  stress  is  unknown,  but  one 
UNCW  researcher  has  discovered  some- 
thing that  plays  a  significant  role. 

"I  have  isolated  the  stress  protein  in  this 
sponge.  This  is  the  first  time  it  has  been 
done,"  said  Susanna  Lopez-Legentil,  a 
Fulbright  Visiting  Scholar  working  with 
Joe  Pawlik,  professor  of  biology  and 
marine  biology.  In  her  lab  at  the  UNCW 
Center  for  Marine  Science ,  she  is  subject- 
ing the  stress  or  "heat  shock"  protein  to 
variations  in  salinity  and  temperature  in 


an  attempt  to  understand  what  is  stress- 
ing the  giant  barrel  sponges. 

Lopez-Legentil  is  a  postdoctoral  re- 
searcher from  the  University  of  Barce- 
lona, Spain.  She  became  interested  in 
studying  with  Pawlik  after  meeting  him 
at  a  conference,  where  they  learned  of 
their  shared  interest  in  marine  chemi- 
cal ecology. 

In  June,  the  National  Science  Founda- 
tion awarded  Pawlik  a  $524,000  four- 
year  grant  to  continue  his  work.  He  has 
been  monitoring  the  sponges,  called  the 
"redwoods  of  the  reef,"  since  1997  and 
has  amassed  the  first  comprehensive  set 
of  basic  demographic  data  on  the  species. 


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Proposed  School  of  Nursing  Building 


The  School  of  Nursing  Building 

led  both  the  capital  project  requests 
for  the  UNC  system  and  the  General 
Assembly's  list  of  capital  projects.  It 
will  allow  UNCW  to  address  the  criti- 
cal shortage  of  nurses  in  innovative 
and  effective  ways. 

"We've  committed  to  doubling  our 
enrollment  as  soon  as  we  are  able  to 
proxdde  the  physical  space  and  the  fac- 
ulty' to  accommodate  that  growth,"  said 
Dean  Virginia  Adams.  The  S30. 1  million 
building  will  include  more  space  for 
clinical  simulation  labs,  allowing  for 
even  more  state-of-the-art  simulation 
technology  in  the  nursing  curriculum. 

Groundbreaking  is  expected  to  take 
place  in  spring  2007,  and  the  build- 
ing, which  will  be  located  across  from 
Dobo  Hall,  is  expected  to  be  ready  for 
classes  by  spring  2009. 

What  will  you  find  in  the  new  Her- 
bert and  Sylvia  Fisher  Student 
Center  on  a  typical  day?  Students 
sprawling  on  sofas  between  classes, 
joining  friends  for  a  meal  or  a  game, 
using  their  laptops  to  work  on  assign- 


ments or  picking  up  movie  tickets  at 
the  box  office.  Located  in  the  heart  of 
campus,  this  70,000-square-foot  build- 
ing officially  opened  in  July  2006  and 
is  a  true  hub  for  student  actnitics  and 
interaction. 

Senior  Adam  Wade,  president  of  the 
UNCW  Student  Ambassadors,  said 
the  Fisher  Student  Center  enhances 
the  campus.  "There  are  so  many  plac- 
es for  students  to  hang  out  together, 
whether  they  are  in  the  many  lounge 
spaces,  the  bookstore  or  the  Varsity 
Cafe.  1  don't  think  anyone  could  walk 
through  the  building  without  seeing 
someone  they  know." 

The   new  Cultural  Arts  Building  is 

already  having  an  impact  on  students 
and  faculty.  According  to  Theatre 
Program  Director  Paul  Castagno,  this 
center  for  the  visual  and  performing 
arts  and  its  state-of-the-art  amenities 
are  making  it  easier  to  recruit  the  most 
talented  students.  Classes  began  in  the 
106,860-square-foot  building  in  Sep- 
tember. Both  the  classroom  wing  and 
performance  wing  with  its  proscenium 


and  black  box  theatres  and  recital  hall 
were  complete  and  ready  for  utilization 
in  late  November. 

Completed  in  December,  the  Computer 
Information  Systems  Building  is 

unique  because  it  was  designed  to  house 
two  technology-intensive  academic 
departments.  Computer  science  and 
information  systems  and  operations 
management  (ISOM)  have  a  joint 
masters  program,  and  now,  a  shared 
53,73 1-square-foot  facility  ISOM  Chair 
Cem  Canel  said  the  building  features  a 
financial  trading  floor,  networking  lab 
for  upper  level  classes,  more  space  for 
graduate  and  faculty  research,  computer 
graphics  lab  and  "sandboxes"  -  smaller, 
practical  spaces  for  students  to  work  on 
group  projects  and  presentations. 

Seahawk  Landing,  the  second  phase 
of  on-campus  apartments,  is  well  under- 
way. The  project  is  25  percent  complete 
with  all  seven  buildings  framed  and 
roofed  and  brick  work  begun.  According 
to  Ed  Shuford,  director  of  project  man- 
agement, the  apartments  will  be  ready 
for  603  students  to  move  in  Aug.  1 . 


Winter  2007 


UNCW  Magazine 


Seahawks  ink  deal  with  adidas     — ^^ 


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UNCW  teamed  up  with  adidas  in 
a  five-year  agreement  that  makes 
the  manufacturing  giant  the  official 
footwear  and  apparel  provider  for 
Its  1^  intercollegiate  teams. 

"This  is  a  major  step  in  the  overall 
branding  process  for  our  athletic 
program,"  said  Mike  Capaccio,  di- 
rector of  athletics.  "We  are  joining 
other  adidas  schools  at  the  highest 
level  of  intercollegiate  athletics. 
Our  program  will  also  benefit  from 
increased  credibility  as  we  move 
lorward  with  merchandising  our 
name  and  brand." 

I  New  ]oins  an  elite  list  of  insti- 
tutions under  the  adidas  banner, 
including  national  powerhouses 
Notre  Dame,  Tennessee,  Wisconsin. 
Kansas,  Louisxillc.  Indiana,  ruis- 
hurgli  and  UCl_-\. 

■We're  proud  lo  be  associated  with 
the  UNCW  student-athletes,  coaches 
and  administrators."  said  Richard 
spanjian,  vice-president  for  adi- 
elas/ieani  division.  "\\c  heiicxe  the 
program  is  one  thai  embodies  the 
spirit  ol  competition,  sportsman- 
ship and  scholarship." 


Students  cheer  dunng  the  Midnite 
Madness  celebration  that  oflicially 
kicked  off  the  2006-07  basketball 
season  at  UNCW. 


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For  the  first  time  in  more  than  1 0  years,  the 
players'  names  are  stitched  on  the  back  of 
uniforms  at  UNCW.  Coach  Benny  Moss  thinl<s  it 
will  instill  pride  in  his  players  and  draw  new  fans 
to  the  program. 

Photo  by  Matt  Born  /  Wilmington  STAR-NEWS 


Former  Tennessee  standout  and 
University  of  Nevada-Las  Vegas 
assistant  coach  Adam  Carey  is  the 
new  men's  tennis  head  coach  at 
UNCW.  He  is  only  the  fourth  coach 
in  the  history  of  the  program  after 
Larry  Honeycutt,  Allen  Farfour  and 
Rodngo  Gill. 


Student-athletes  remain  strong  academically 


UNCWs  student-athletes  finished  first 
among  UNC  schools  and  tied  for  second 
among  Colonial  Athletic  Association 
institutions  for  their  academic  work, 
according  to  the  second  round  of  Na- 
tional Collegiate  Athletic  Association 
Division  I  graduation  rate  data  released 
in  November  by  the  NCAA. 

The  Seahawks  earned  a  Graduation  Suc- 
cess Rate  (GSR)  rate  of  87  percent  for 
student-athletes  entering  as  freshmen 
in  1999-00.  That  put  UNCW  ahead  of 
all  other  state  system  schools,  including 
UNC  Chapel  Hill  (81  percent)  and  N.C. 
State  (69  percent). 

UNCW  tied  for  second  among  CAA 
members  with   Delaware.   William   & 


Marys  96  percent  rate  topped  the  confer- 
ence list. 

"We  have  graded  out  well  in  both  of 
the  fall  reports  from  the  NCAA,  and 
we're  ver)'  pleased  with  that,"  said  Mike 
Capaccio,  UNCW's  athletic  director. 
"We're  very  proud  of  our  student-athletes 
and  their  ability  to  balance  their  time 
between  academics  and  athletics.  It's  ver}' 
difficult  sometimes,  but  they  realize  why 
they  are  here  and  what's  at  stake  for  them 
in  the  long  run." 

In  September,  the  NCAA  released  data 
that  focused  on  each  of  UNCW's  teams, 
and  the  Seahawks  were  in  good  stead.  The 
men's  basketball  team  tied  for  the  highest 
rate  among  their  peers  in  the  CAA  and 


Chris  Walker  is  the  new  executive 
director  of  the  Seahawk  Club. 
He  also  serves  as  associate 
athletic  director  for  development. 
Walker  was  previously  associate 
athletic  director  for  development 
at  Southern  Methodist  University 
in  Dallas,  Texas,  where  he 
managed  day-to-day  operations 
of  the  Mustang  Club,  the  school's 
booster  organization.  Under 
his  direction,  membership  and 
fund  raising  in  the  Mustang  Club 
increased  by  eight  percent. 


tied  for  second  among  the  state's  institu- 
tions. In  baseball,  the  Seahawks  placed 
second  behind  William  &  Mary  in  the 
CAA.  The  Tribe  checked  in  at  89  percent, 
compared  to  81  percent  for  UNCW. 

Two  Seahawk  programs  -  men's  soccer 
and  women's  tennis  -  scored  a  perfect 
100  percent  on  the  GSR.  Five  other  sports 
broke  the  90  percent  mark. 

The  GSR  is  an  NCAA  forinula  that  tracks 
players  who  enrolled  as  freshmen  or  trans- 
ferred into  a  program  Iroin  junior  college 
or  a  four-year  school.  It  does  not  penalize 
a  team  for  players  who  leave  school  if  they 
have  eligibility  remaining  and  are  in  good 
academic  standing. 


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Frank  Bongiorno  (1,  right),  professor  and  chair  of  the  Department 
of  Music,  received  the  Fifth  Annual  J.  Marshall  Crews  Distinguished 
Faculty  Award.  The  award,  based  on  service,  student  support  effort, 
leadership  roles,  and  community  service/outreach  efforts,  was  pre- 
sented on  behalf  of  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association  and  its  Past  Chair's 
Council.  Bongiorno  has  taught  saxophone  and  jazz  studies  at  UNCW 
since  1982.  His  students  have  received  national  and  international  rec- 
ognition by  Down  Beat  magazine  and  Jazzfest  USA,  among  others.  He 
is  an  active  recitalist,  orchestral  soloist,  jazz  artist  and  clinician  and  also 
performs  as  a  member  of  the  renowned  Ryoanji  Duo.  Crews  offers  his 
congratulations  to  Bongiorno. 

Debra  Saunders-White  (2)  is  the  new  vice  chancellor  for  UNCW's 
Information  Technology  Systems  Division.  Formerly  the  vice  president 
of  technology  at  Hampton  University,  she  was  named  one  of  Hampton 
Roads  50  Most  Influential  People  and  has  been  listed  in  Who's  Who  in 
Amehca  and  Who's  Who  Among  Women  in  America  three  times. 

Billy  F.  King  (3)  is  the  assistant  vice  chancellor  for  economic  and  work- 
force development  and  is  working  to  define  and  communicate  UNCW's 
economic  vision  and  plan.  The  former  BellSouth  Corp.  executive  will  be 
a  liaison  between  UNCW  and  local,  regional  and  state  businesses  sup- 
porting UNC  President  Erskine  Bowles'  strategic  priority  for  maintaining 
North  Carolina's  competitiveness  in  today's  global  marketplace. 

Rebecca  Lee  (4),  associate  professor  of  creative  writing,  had  her 
novel  The  City  Is  a  Rising  Tide  published  by  Simon  and  Schuster.  Pub- 
lisiiers  bVeeWy  describes  the  book  as  "a  portrait  of  a  perceptive  yet  lost 
woman  who  traces  her  own  self-destruction  with  the  same  patient 
helplessness  with  which  she  loves." 

Rodney  Hagley  (5),  a  biology  faculty  member,  is  one  of  only  15 
undergraduate  educators  nationally  chosen  as  a  2006-07  Scholar-ln- 
Residence  with  the  American  Society  for  Microbiology.  He  will  spend 
the  next  year  partnering  in  research  with  the  Carnegie  Foundation 
Scholars  and  the  American  Society  for  Microbiology,  the  world's  largest 
society  of  individuals  involved  in  microbiological  sciences. 

Ringo.  a  short  film  directed  by  assistant  film  studies  professor  David 
Monahan,  won  the  2006  Short  Film:  Animation  Grand  Jury  Prize  at  the 
Seattle  International  Film  Festival.  It  includes  a  cash  award  of  $2,500. 
The  film  tells  the  story  of  an  ill-fated  friendship  between  ruthless  out- 
law, John  Wayne,  and  righteous  lawman,  Roy  Rogers,  whose  perfor- 
mances were  created  by  scavenging  serial  westerns  each  made  in  the 
1930s  and  40s.  Film  studies  students  Josh  Woll.  Philip  Mozolak,  Jacob 
Rudolph,  Daniel  Thornbury  and  Christopher  Bowen  served  as  sequence 
and  assistant  editors  on  the  project. 


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Congressman  Mike  Mclntyre  signs 
a  check  for  more  than  5260,000 
to  UNCW's  CARE  program  to  help 
prevent  campus  violence.  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo  was  on  hand  with 
Rebecca  Caldwell,  project  director 
of  CARE'S  Department  of  Education 
grant  project,  to  accept  the  money. 


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environment 
is  goal  o/ 

UNCW's  Collaboration  for  Assault  Response  and  Education  (CARE)  will 
receive  $260,304  in  federal  funds  over  the  next  two  years  to  help  pre- 
vent violent  behavior  annong  college  students. 

"Tomorrow's  leaders  are  being  educated,  nurtured  and  molded  at 
UNCW.  These  federal  funds  will  help  ensure  that  their  education  is 
done  in  the  most  safe  and  secure  environment,  and  I  commend  UNCW 
for  this  CARE  initiative.  It  will  truly  make  a  difference,"  said  U.S.  Rep 
Mike  Mclntyre  (D-NC)  who  presented  the  check  in  August. 

UNCW's  outreach  to  students  will  include  a  special  focus  on  men's  role 
in  preventing  violence  on  campus  and  in  society. 

"Our  ultimate  goal  is  to  create  a  model  relationship  violence  prevention 
and  response  program,  including  innovative  new  assessment  tools, 
campus  policies  and  procedures,  and  programs  for  all  members  of 
the  community,  for  other  campuses  to  duplicate  in  their  own  efforts  to 
address  these  issues,"  said  Rebecca  Caldwell,  director  of  substance 
abuse  and  violence  prevention.  "This  grant  project  will  afford  us  the 
opportunity  to  become  a  national  leader  and  contribute  to  the  entire 
field  of  collegiate  violence  prevention." 


Teacher 
education  gets 

national 
honor 

UNCW  was  one  of  the  two  public 
universities  nationwide  honored 
for  leadership  and  innovation  in 
teacher  education  with  the  2006 
Christa  McAuliffe  Award  for  E.xcel- 
lence  in  Teacher  Education,  pre- 
sented by  the  American  Association 
of  State  Colleges  and  Universities. 

The  award  recognized  the  Learn- 
ing-Centered Cognitive  Coaching 
Model  partnership  program  in  the 
Watson  School  of  Education  that 
connects  university  faculty  and 
student  educators  with  more  than 
100  P-12  schools  in  Southeastern 
North  Carolina.  This  innovative 
program,  designed  by  UNCW, 
gives  teachers  a  different  way  to 
work  with  students  that  is  not  "sit 
and  get,"  but  rather  focuses  on 
exploration,  inquir)-  and  teachers' 
adjusting  delivery  based  on  stu- 
dent capabilities. 

"What  sets  this  learning-centered 
program  apart  from  others  is  that 
the  Watson  School  has  developed 
methods  to  document  and  mea- 
sure teacher  effectiveness  and 
consequently  student  success. 
Through  documentation  with  our 
partner  schools,  we  have  evidence 
that  the  cognitive  coaching  model 
improves  student  learning,"  said 
Chancellor  Rosemar\-  DePaolo. 


UNCW  Magazine 


11 


"Truly,  it's  about  more  than  publishing. 

I  wanted  to  create  books  ever  since  I  could  pick  one  up  and 

know  whiat  it  was.  I  made  my  first  book  with  my  mother's  office 

duplicator  at  age  4  and  have  been  in  love  with  books  ever  since. 

That  is  the  motivator  -  to  see  light  bulbs  come  on, 

to  broaden  students  by  challenging  them 

to  translate  their  creations  visually." 

Barbara  Brannon 


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The  word  "laborator)'"  often  conjures  up  images  of  dark 
rooms,  bizarre  chemical  combinations  and  workers  in  white 
coats.  The  University  of  North  Carohna  Wilmington  Pub- 
lishing Laboratory  offers  a  far  different  experience.  In  this 
unique  lab,  the  essence  of  crisply  cut  paper  and  the  staccato 
rhythm  of  students  typing  on  keyboards  lingers  m  the  air  as 
machinery  offers  a  curiously  comforting  warmth. 

The  lab  is  a  valuable  element  of  the  Creative  Writing  depart- 
ment, because  "for  most  writers  the  world  of  publishing  is  a 
complete  mystery.  The  lab  gives  students  real  hands-on  expe- 
rience with  all  aspects  of  publishing  -  editing,  book  design 
and  marketing  -  helping  us  fulfill  both  the  artistic  and  voca- 
tional needs  of  our  students,"  said  Chair  Phil  Furia. 

Graduate  assistant  Alison  Harney  agreed:  "For  many,  all  of 
these  questions  arise  about  how  to  earn  a  living  after  achieving 
an  MFA  degree.  The  Publishing  Lab  allows  us  to  foresee  work 
in  the  industry  while  still  pursuing  our  own  writing  craft." 

A  rare  treasure,  few  other  post-secondary  institutions  have  a 
program  with  the  capabilities  of  the  UNCW  Publishing  Lab. 
The  lab  represents  a  microcosm  of  the  processes  and  econom- 
ics of  book  publishing  in  the  larger  world  by  using  print-on- 
demand  technology  to  design  and  manufacture  short  print 
runs  ranging  from  a  single  copy  to  thousands. 

Under  the  visionary  guidance  of  producer,  literary  agent  and 
former  HarperCollins  publisher  Stanley  Colbert,  the  Pub  Lab 
produced  its  first  publication,  a  reprint  of  J.  Marshall  Crews' 
history  of  Wilmington  College,  in  2001. 


Since  2002,  the  Pub  Lab  has  operated  under  the  direction  of 
Barbara  Brannon,  a  veteran  editor  and  publisher  who  also 
teaches  classes  in  editing,  publishing  and  the  art  of  bookbuild- 
ing.  Bindery  equipment,  provided  initially  by  a  grant  from  the 
Friends  of  UNCW,  is  maintained  by  graduate  teaching  assis- 
tants Alison  Harney  Kerrv'  Molessa  and  Sumanth  Prabhaker, 
who  also  oversee  the  graphic  design  of  the  departments  pro- 
motional communications. 

As  a  teaching  tool  to  enrich  both  undergraduate  and  graduate 
creative  writing  courses,  the  lab  provides  students  with  what 
professor  Mark  Cox  called  "the  abihty  to  hold  the  work,  see 
the  beautiful  art  -  to  see  how  the  font,  the  typography  and  the 
cover  art  match  up  with  the  content  and  the  vision  of  the  au- 
thor." Alison  Harney  likened  the  book  building  experience  to 
"constructing  a  sculpture." 

Brannon  remarked,  "We  not  only  enable  students  to  publish 
their  \asions  in  tangible  forms  like  chapbooks  (a  small  collection 
of  works),  but  also  support  the  surrounding  community  by  pro- 
ducing niche  regional  works  that  might  pass  under  the  radar.  We 
take  pride  in  being  a  specialty  press  for  unusual  books." 

The  Pub  Lab  published  its  first  novel,  Sora)rya  Khan's  Noor, 
in  2005.  Other  publications  include  the  textbook  and  reader 
Show  &  Tell:  Wvitcrs  on  Writing,  and  local  works  like  Audubon 
North  Carolina  Education  Director  Andy  Wood's  Backyard 
Carolina:  Two  Decades  of  Public  Radio  Commcntan>.  The  lab 
also  lends  its  expertise  to  the  Creative  Writing  department's 
national  literary  journal  Ecotone,  published  twice  a  year. 


Winter  2007 


UNCW  Magazine 


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The   .     . 

Statistics 
are 


staggering 


A  national  report  ranks  North  Carolina 
as  the  14th  heaviest  state,  with  63  percent 
of  the  population  either  overweight  or  obese. 
An  estimated  14  percent  of  all  preventable 
deaths  in  North  Carolina  are  related  to  poor 
diet  and  physical  inactivity. 


"Realisticalh-.  probablv  ihree-fourths  of 
the  population  of  New  Hanover  County 
is  ovcrweiglit  or  obese  because  people 
tend  to  underreport  their  weight."  said 
Terr\-  Kinney,  chair  of  the  UNCW 
Department  of  Health  and  Applied 
Human  Sciences  and  principal  investi- 
gaioi  of  the  universit\s  obesit\'  initiative. 

"This  IS  a  serious  public  health 
problein,  manifested  in  a  \  ariei\  ol 
diseases  and  disabihlies  inchuling  a 
diabetes  epidemic,  and  has  enormous 
economic  consequences.  The  L'nited 
States  spends  S78  billion  a  \  ear  on 


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obesit)'  health-related  issues,"  he  said. 
In  2004,  a  number  of  community 
nonprofits  and  health-related  service 
providers  in  Southeastern  North 
Carolina  recognized  that  obesity  was  a 
significant  health  threat  and  something 
needed  to  be  done.  Acting  indepen- 
dently of  each  other,  they  wrote  grant 
proposals  to  the  Cape  Fear  Memorial 
Foundation  and  the  Kate  B.  Re)Tiolds 
Charitable  Foundation,  both  of  which 
fund  health  care  initiatives. 

Bombarded  with  a  host  of  fragmented 
applications,  the  foundations  asked 
Connie  Parker,  executive  director 
of  Wilmington  Health  Access  for 
Teens  (WHAT),  to  bring  together  all 
the  organizations  that  provide  services 
for  obesity  and  develop  a  comprehen- 
sive plan. 

In  January  2005,  John  H.  Frank, 
director  of  the  health  care  di\asion  of 


the  Kate  B.  Reynolds  Charitable  Trust, 
and  Garr)'  Garris  of  Cape  Fear  Memo- 
rial Foundation  addressed  a  forum  of 
nonprofits  and  health  providers.  Their 
message  was  clear:  they  were  willing  to 
support  a  joint  collaborative  project  but 
not  individual  ones. 

In  the  meantime,  under  the  leadership 
of  Steve  Demski,  vice  chancellor  for 
public  service  and  continuing  studies, 
a  group  of  UNCW  faculty  and  staff 
began  meeting  to  see  how  UNCW 
could  address  obesity  concerns  in  the 
area,  building  on  existing  faculty 
research  strengths  related  to  obesity 
and  healthy  living. 

The  two  groups  became  aware  of  what 
the  other  was  doing  as  they  cross  solic- 
ited community  and  university  partici- 
pation in  their  initiatives.  At  this  point, 
Deinski  asked  Lynn  Smithdeal,  faculty 
liaison  for  community  engagement  in 


the  Division  for  Pubhc  Service  and 
Continuing  Studies,  to  bring  the  two 
groups  together  under  the  umbrella 
of  a  revitalized  Cape  Fear  Healthy 
Carolinians  comprised  of  appro.\imately 
50  agencies  in  Brunswick  and  New 
Hanover  counties. 

Cape  Fear  Healthy  Carolinians 
established  obesity  prevention  as  one 
of  its  three  main  focus  areas,  and 
Smithdeal  was  selected  chair  of  the 
Obesity  Prevention  Committee  m 
September  2005. 

A  comprehensive  regional  obesity 
prevention  action  plan  was  developed 
that  includes  extensive  community 
education  to  change  eating  and  exercise 
behaviors  as  well  as  create  new  and 
expanded  nutritional  and  exercise 
programs.  Target  audiences  are  school 
children,  families  in  neighborhoods 
and  adults  in  the  workplace. 


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With  the  plan  in  place,  the  committee  prepared  grant  proposals.  During  summer  2006, 
Kate  B.  Reynolds  awarded  $286,231  to  UNCW  to  be  used  over  a  two-year  period  for 
projects  addressing  obesity  among  lower  income  and  underserved  adults  and  children  in 
New  Hanover  and  Brunswick  Count)-.  It  also  provides  funds  to  hire  a  health  educator. 

Cape  Fear  Memorial  Foundation  provided  a  $225,000  matching  grant  over  three  years 
to  help  fund  a  full-time  coordinators  salar)'  and  benefits  and  a  half-time  administrative 
assistant.  Grant-funded  employees  are  housed  at  UNCW  under  Kinney's  supervision. 

To  fulfill  the  objectives  of  the  Kate  B.  Reynolds  grant,  the  committee  established  part- 
nerships with  six  nonprofit  groups.  Full  implementation  is  expected  in  early  2007. 
UNCW  is  managing  the  grants  as  well  as  providing  evaluation  for  these  projects: 


Lila  Lacewell,  Carol  Carroll  and 
Mary  Sisson  exercise  in  the 
meeting  hall  of  Northwest's 
Bethel  AME  Church.  Under  the 
leadership  of  Rev.  Patricia 
Freeman,  the  "Exercise  Your 
Faith,  Walk  with  Jesus"  program 
partnered  with  four  other 
churches,  local  businesses  and 
the  town  of  Northwest  to  offer  the 
exercise  program  and  to  pave  a 
three-quarter  mile  walking  trail 
around  the  community's  ball  field. 
Freeman  reports  several  people 
have  lost  25  pounds  or  more 
through  these  programs. 


James  Brunson,  Francis  Simmons  and  Barbara  Jenkins  pose  with  seedlings  they  hope  will  sprout 
enthusiasm  for  growing  healthier  foods  and  a  greater  sense  of  community  among  the  residents  of 
Creekwood  South  in  Wilmington.  The  greenhouse  is  part  of  a  community  gardening  project,  whose 
funding  is  being  administered  by  UNCW,  with  assistance  from  the  New  Hanover  County  Cooperative 
Extension  Service  and  the  Wilmington  Housing  Authority. 

Downtown  residents  and  workers  set  off  from  Cape  Fear  Community  College  Nov.  17,  2006.  to  walk 
the  new  Downtown  Loop,  part  of  the  Wilmington  Walks  project.  Cape  Fear  Healthy  Carolinians 
worked  with  PPD.  Cape  Fear  Community  College,  Wilmington  Downtown  and  the  Wilmington  Hilton 
Riverside  to  develop  this  2.9-mile  walking  loop.  As  the  city  develops  its  fitness  trail  master  plan. 
UNCW  faculty  will  research  community  attitudes  before  the  trails  are  built  and  a  year  after  to  see  if 
there  is  any  change. 

Photos  by  Jamie  Moticriel 


3,51 0  elementary  school 
children  who  qualify  for  free 
or  reduced  lunches  will  utilize 
Recess  Kits  to  exercise  30 
minutes  per  day. 

25  overweight  middle  school 
youth  will  receive  nutritional 
consultations  and  mentoring 
at  WHAT. 

200  public  housing  youth  and 
their  families  will  participate  in 
nutritional  and  fitness  work- 
shops and  activities  through 
the  Wilmington  Family  YMCA. 

10  lower  income  Latino 
families  will  receive  nutritional 
and  exercise  consultations  by 
the  New  Hanover  County 
Partnership  for  Children. 

Child  care  providers  will 
receive  "Ms.  Magic  Apron" 
nutrition  and  exercise 
education  resources  from  the 
Child  Advocacy  Commission 
for  100  children. 

Adults  and  their  children  in 
a  Wilmington  Housing 
Authority  community  will  start 
a  community  garden. 


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Winter  2007 


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UNCW  faculty  and  students  are  assisting 
with  evaluation  and  conducting  research 
on  these  projects.  For  instance,  Leslie 
Hossfeld,  assistant  professor  of  sociolog)', 
specializes  in  community-based  par- 
ticipatory research,  also  called  "public 
sociology."  Interested  in  poverty  in 
Southeastern  North  Carohna,  she  is 
participating  in  the  community  garden 
and  Latino  outreach.  Michelle  D'Abundo 
in  fiAHS  also  is  doing  research  on  the 
communit)'  garden  and  Wilmington  Walks. 

"The  multi-faceted  community-focused 
obesity  prevention  and  healthy  living 
effort  is  the  perfect  example  of  matching 
faculty  research  interests  with  com- 
munity needs,"  said  Kinney.  "This  may 
be  one  of  the  most  visible  sources  of 
regional  public  service  at  UNCW.  It 
advances  one  of  the  goals  that  Chancellor 
DePaolo  has  established  and  also  that 
of  UNC  President  Erskine  Bowles, 
who  has  challenged  the  campuses  to 
use  the  resources  of  the  states  public 
universities  to  embrace  the  state's  most 
urgent  challenges." 

Kinney  became  involved  in  this  project 
when  UNCW  received  the  grants. 
"Steve  Demski's  unit  was  the  front 
runner  in  getting  this  project  off  the 
ground,  but  his  feeling  is  that  com- 
munity engagement  will  work  best  if 
it  is  affiliated  with  an  academic  unit. 
Health  and  Applied  Human  Sciences 


was  the  logical  choice  because  of  our 
department's  focus  on  health,  nutrition 
and  physical  activity,"  he  said. 

As  the  project  has  gained  momentum, 
Kinney  has  recruited  more  than  25 
faculty  from  across  campus  who  want  to 
get  involved  in  interdisciplinary  research 
possibilities  related  to  the  obesity  pre- 
vention project.  Two  of  the  most  prom- 
ising opportunities  for  facult}'  research 
involve  the  community  garden  and  the 
Wilmington  Walks. 

"There  is  so  much  more  that  comes  out 
of  community  gardens  than  produce," 
Kinney  said.  "The  intergenerational 
component  brings  older  folks  who 
know  about  gardening  together  with 
younger  folks  who  think  milk  comes 
from  a  carton.  The  community  garden 
provides  an  incredible  opportunity  to 
pass  on  learning.  It  has  the  potential  to 
educate  about  nutrition,  but  also  will 
build  community,  because  you  have  all 
kinds  of  people  planting,  pulling  weeds, 
and  talking  to  each  other,  and  they  will 
carr)'  that  back  to  their  neighborhood." 

He  noted  that  Wilmington  Walks 
provides  an  incredible  opportunity  for 
field  research.  As  the  city  develops  its 
master  plan  to  build  a  number  of  fitness 
trails,  HAHS  faculty  are  planning  to 
research  community  attitudes  before  the 
trails  are  built  and  a  year  later  to  see  if 
there  is  any  change. 


"Sociologists,  health  educators,  and  parks 
and  recreation  faculty  plan  to  be  involved. 
We're  also  exploring  with  geographers 
the  feasibility  of  using  the  impressive 
potential  of  global  information  systems  to 
get  a  spatial  dimension  to  our  research," 
he  said. 

"This  project  has  ignited  interdisciplin- 
ary interest  across  campus,  and  we  want 
to  capitalize  on  that  and  perhaps  turn  this 
into  a  Center  for  Health  and  Lifestyle 
Research  and  Service.  Academic  depart- 
ments tend  to  become  compartmental- 
ized, and  there's  not  enough  sharing  of 
talent.  The  obesity  prevention  project  will 
allow  us  to  create  an  infrastructure  to 
build  upon  that  energy  and  enthusiasm 
and  allow  sustainability." 

When  Alison  Saville  came  on  board  in 
August  as  coordinator  of  the  Obesity  Pre- 
vention Program,  she  brought  experience 
with  Cape  Fear  Healthy  Carolinians. 

"Although  it  had  existed  in  the  mid-90s, 
it  became  inactive  and  was  just  recertified 
in  2006,"  explained  Saville.  "Certification 
gives  credibility  to  this  effort  to  work 
with  multiple  agencies  -  governments, 
schools,  non-profits  -  and  holds  us  to 
strict  standards." 

In  addition  to  obesity  prevention.  Healthy 
Carolinians  has  two  other  priorities  - 
violence  prevention  and  access  to  health 
care.  UNCW  has  played  a  leadership  role, 
particularly  to  get  the  obesity  prevention 
initiative  started,  providing  grant  writing 
skills  and  hiring  staff 

"Terr)'  and  I  want  to  see  faculty  and 
students  involved  with  evaluation  and 
applied  research,"  said  Saville.  "Faculty 
need  research  and  publications,  and 
community  agencies  need  help  with 
evaluation.  We  believe  the  obesity  preven- 
tion initiative  wiU  be  a  model  for  other 
projects  such  as  behavioral  health  and 
violence  prevention." 


Winter  2007 


UNCW  Magazine 


17 


"nn. 

c  nnections 


by  Dana  Fischetti 


NETWORK    PREPARES    STUDENTS     FOR    THE 


Many  Wilmington  residents  have  been  CEOs  and  presidents  of  major 
corporations.  They  have  held  senior  management  positions  with 
Fortune  500  companies  and  have  been  successful  entrepreneurs. 
Collectively,  they  have  hundreds  of  years  of  experience  in  industries 
ranging  from  pharmaceuticals  to  investment  banking. 


So,  what's  the  next  challenge  for 
executives  with  this  kind  of  track 
record?  For  members  of  the  Cameron 
Executive  Network  (CEN),  it's  using 
their  skills  and  experiences  to  mentor 
the  next  generation. 

A  unique  university-community 
partnership,  the  CEN  recruits  active 
and  retired  executives  to  work  with 
students  as  one-on-one  mentors  as 
well  as  guest  lecturers  and  resume 
consultants.  It  may  be  the  only  program 
in  the  nation  that  provides  executive 
mentoring  for  undergraduate  business 
students.  Larry  Clark,  dean  of  the 
Cameron  School  of  Business,  credits 
the  program's  success  to  the  combina- 
tion of  Wilmington's  exccuti\c  talent 
and  the  openness  ol  Cameron  School 
faculty  to  external  assistance. 

"Our  faculty  see  the  cxecuiives  in  our 
community  as  an  incredible  learning 
resource  for  our  students, "  he  said. 
"We  are  intently  focused  on  integrating 
'real  world'  experiences  into  our 
academic  programs  and  clearK  the 
CEN  is  consistent  with  llial  ' 

CEN  mentor  Chad  Paul  said  the  pro- 
gram would  not  be  possible  without 


the  trust  that  has  been  built  between 
the  faculty  and  the  executives. 

"Basically,  the  faculty  has  let  the 
infidels  into  the  building,"  he  joked. 
"They  allow  us  to  be  a  part  of  the 
academic  process  and  put  their 
reputations  on  the  line,  because  they 
see  the  value  for  student  learning. 
They  want  to  help  students  connect 
what  they're  learning  in  the  classroom 
to  real  world  applications. " 

The  CEN  was  the  brainchild  of  the 
Cameron  School's  external  affairs 
committee,  which  recognized  that 
Wilmington's  treasure  trove  of  man- 
agement experience  could  be  mined 
to  benefit  students.  Retired  execuli\es 
and  committee  members  Skip  Jones 
and  Dick  Verrone  ran  with  the  idea, 
recruitmg  a  handtul  ol  their  personal 
exectitive  contacts  to  ser\"e  as  the  first 
mentors.  Now  in  its  fifth  year,  the 
program  has  grown  to  about  105 
executives  who  will  mentor  more  than 
200  students  this  year. 

"We  had  all  these  retired  executives 
sitting  right  here  at  our  doorstep,  but 
we  didn't  have  anything  for  them  to  do 
other  ihan  come  talk  to  a  class, "  said 


Verrone.  "We  needed  to  get  them  per- 
sonally invested  in  student  success,  and 
we  found  them  to  be  more  than  willing." 

One  of  the  most  valuable  roles  CEN 
mentors  play  for  students  is  assisting 
them  in  securing  internships,  which 
helps  them  develop  marketable  skills 
and  build  their  resumes.  Mentors  also 
advise  students  on  developing  career 
plans,  preparing  their  resutues, 
dressing  and  practicing  for  job  inter- 
views, choosing  a  first  job  that  will 
further  their  career  goals  and  under- 
standing the  expectations  and  politics 
of  the  workplace. 

Many  executives  keep  in  touch  w  ith 
their  mentees  long  aficr  the\'  graduate 
and  help  them  with  issues  such  as 
finding  a  new  job  two  or  three  vears 
out  ol  college.  Thev  also  have  been 
in\  lied  to  their  students'  w  eddings.  and 
some  visit  w  ith  their  mentees  w  hen 
they  return  to  Wilmington. 

"The  mentoring  program  has  succeeded 
far  bexond  our  w  ildest  dreams, "  said 
Jones.  "Thai's  been  tiriv  en  h\  the  talents, 
ingeiuulN  and  commitment  ol  these 
executives.  Ihex  w  ill  tell  you  they  get 
as  much  or  more  out  of  the  experience 
as  ihe  students  do." 


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Winter  2007 


USINESS    WORLD 


As  more  executives  got  involved  in 
CEN,  student  interest  grew  as  well. 
The  program  is  open  to  junior  and 
senior  business  majors,  and  executives 
usually  mentor  one  to  three  students 
at  a  time.  There  is  currently  a  waiting 
list  of  students  who  have  applied  to  be 
matched  with  a  mentor 

"The  CEN  is  gaining  momentum  with 
the  student  body,"  said  Verrone.  "Because 
it's  voluntary,  it  has  taken  awhile  to 
catch  on.  Now  students  understand 
what  the  program  is  and  how  beneficial 
it  is.  They've  seen  what  other  students 
they  know  have  gotten  out  of  the  men- 
toring relationship." 

The  group  also  has  grown  in  diversity, 
adding  executive  members  from  many 
different  professional  backgrounds 
and  working  to  encourage  women  and 
minorities  to  participate.  Mentoring 
pairs  are  matched  through  a  self-selec- 
tion process,  v^ith  potential  mentors 
and  students  having  the  opportunity 
each  semester  to  meet  one  another  at  a 
"mixer"  and  develop  a  rapport. 

"■Whatever  a  student  is  interested  in  or 
wants  to  explore,  there  is  someone  in 
the  CEN  who  has  been  there  and  had 
that  experience,"  said  Jones.  "We  want 
to  find  the  right  match  so  the  relation- 
ship works  well  for  both  the  mentor 
and  the  student.  This  is  an  opportunity 
to  build  a  relationship  that  can  be  life- 
long, and  you  have  to  have  a  strong  per- 
sonal chemistr)'  to  make  that  work." 

Winter  2007 


Martha  Bachman  and  Valerie  DuBois 

Exchange  student  Valerie  DuBois  is  attending  the  Cameron  School 
through  the  TransAtlantIc  Business  School  Alliance  (TABSA).  A 
finance  major,  she  studied  for  two  years  at  Euromed  Marseille 
Ecole  de  Management  in  France,  and  she  Is  completing  two  years 
at  UNCW.  She  will  earn  degrees  from  both  universities. 

Her  mentor,  Martha  Bachman,  has  held  numerous  management 
positions  In  the  commercial  Insurance  Industry  and  Is  CEO  of 
Bachman  Associates,  an  Insurance  litigation  consulting  firm. 

Bachman  said  DuBois  is  highly  motivated  and  has  needed  little 
assistance  in  setting  or  meeting  academic  goals.  However,  as 
an  international  student,  she  did  need  help  navigating  the  cultural 
differences  between  France  and  the  U.S.,  particularly  when 
applying  and  Interviewing  for  Internships. 

"Martha  helped  me  to  write  my  resume  and  cover  letters,  which 
is  so  Important,"  said  DuBois.  "They  are  not  done  the  same  here 
as  they  are  In  France.  Martha  has  experience  with  hiring  people, 
and  she  knows  what  Is  attractive  In  a  resume  and  what  employers 
are  looking  for  She  also  helped  me  to  practice  and  prepare  for 
interviews." 

Bachman  said  TABSA  students  face  different  challenges  than 
American  students,  and  mentors  can  assist  them  with  small 
things  like  establishing  a  bank  account  or  getting  a  cell  phone. 
She  has  helped  her  new  mentee,  Kim  Lam  Van,  as  he  settled  Into 
life  at  UNCW  this  fall. 

"It's  almost  a  surrogate  parent  role,  because  their  parents  aren't 
here  to  help,"  she  explained.  "If  we  can  help  them  take  care  of 
some  of  these  necessities,  then  they  can  start  to  focus  on  their 
academic  experience  at  UNCW  and  their  career  plans." 

DuBois  is  completing  her  internship  with  Irongate  Partners,  a 
financial  planning  firm  in  Wilmington.  She  will  graduate  in  May  and 
plans  to  return  to  France  and  pursue  a  master's  degree  in  finance. 

UNCW  Magazine        19 


Nick  Rhodes  and  Selika  Newton 

Selika  Newton  is  a  non-traditional  student,  a  senior  accounting 
major  who  is  married  with  three  children.  As  a  full-time  student, 
a  spouse  and  a  parent,  her  mentoring  needs  are  different  than 
those  of  a  traditional  undergraduate. 

When  an  internship  opportunity  came  up  with  the  Army 
Corps  of  Engineers,  Newton  was  hesitant  to  apply  because  of 
all  the  other  commitments  in  her  life.  Her  mentor,  Nick  Rhodes, 
convinced  her  that  the  experience  was  critical  to  her  profes- 
sional growth. 

"I  talked  to  Nick,  and  he  said  I  really  should  look  into  this,"  she 
said.  "He  helped  me  fill  out  the  application  and  prepare  for  the 
interview,  and  his  background  in  the  military  was  really  helpful." 

Recently  elected  to  the  New  Hanover  County  Board  of 
Education,  Rhodes  served  for  21  years  as  an  officer  in  the 
U.S.  Air  Force,  managing  business  activities  related  to  defense 
contractors,  and  later  worked  as  a  senior  manager  for  Arthur 
D.  Little  and  PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

"This  internship  was  perfect  for  Selika,"  he  said.  "It  gave  her 
a  way  to  gain  experience  and  still  take  care  of  her  family,  and 
it  was  even  flexible  enough  to  allow  her  to  work  between 
classes.  She  could  see  what  accounting  is  really  like  and 
whether  she  wants  to  work  in  a  government  job." 

Newton  said  the  internship  experience  has  been  invaluable 
and  may  result  in  a  full-time  position  when  she  graduates. 
She  credits  Rhodes  with  encouraging  her  to  get  as  much  as 
she  can  out  of  her  college  experience. 

"It's  amazing  when  you  find  someone  who  is  willing  to  go  the 
extra  mile  for  you  and  doesn't  ask  for  anything  in  return  except 
for  you  to  be  successful,"  she  said.  "When  problems  come  up, 
I  know  I  can  talk  to  Nick  and  get  help.  He'll  know  what  to  do." 


Chad  Paul  and  his  "student  network" 

Rich  Browning,  Lauren  Mansfield  and  Tim  White  are  at  different 
places  in  their  careers  and  have  diverse  interests  and  personalities. 
Still,  they  have  much  to  learn  from  each  other's  experiences. 

Brought  together  by  their  CEN  mentor,  Chad  Paul,  they  have 
created  an  informal  student  network  for  advice  and  support. 

"The  idea  is  to  help  students  piggyback  on  the  coattails  of  the 
ones  that  came  before  them,"  said  Paul,  a  managing  partner 
of  Harbor  Island  Partners,  a  private  equity  investment  firm  in 
Wilmington.  "The  mentoring  process  is  not  about  me  -  it's 
about  the  students  networking  and  helping  each  other." 

Paul,  who  earned  his  MBA  at  Harvard  University,  encourages 
his  mentees  to  get  as  much  real  world  experience  as  they  can 
while  still  in  school.  Through  his  business  connections,  he  assists 
his  students  in  finding  internships  that  help  them  further  their 
career  goals. 

Browning,  a  2005  graduate  in  finance,  is  now  a  business  services 
officer  in  commercial  real  estate  for  BB&T  in  Melbourne,  Fla.  As  a 
junior,  he  interned  with  Coastal  Capital  Markets,  an  equity  trading 
firm,  after  Paul  introduced  him  to  the  company's  CEO  over  lunch. 

"I  started  out  as  a  coffee-retrieving  photo  copier  and  within  four 
months  I  was  on  the  trading  desk,"  said  Browning.  "I  traded 
equities,  focusing  primarily  on  home  builders  and  large  retailers. 
The  last  six  months  I  was  there.  I  was  trading  full-time.  It  was 
unbelievable  to  be  able  to  put  that  kind  of  experience  on  my 
resume,  which  was  all  because  of  Chad." 

Mansfield,  a  senior  finance  major,  completed  a  summer  internship 
with  SunTrust  and  was  the  first  person  to  go  through  the  company's 
intensive  training  program  as  an  intern.  White,  a  former  Marine,  is 
a  senior  who  plans  to  pursue  a  master's  degree  in  accounting  at 
UNCW  after  he  graduates  in  May. 

"Every  one  of  these  kids  is  qualified  and  competent  because  of  the 
excellent  academic  programs  at  UNCW."  said  Paul.  "I  want  to  put 
them  in  a  situation  where  they  can  continue  to  leverage  their 
experience  in  addition  to  their  education." 


GIVING  MATTERS 


A  shared  passion 
for  scientific  inquiry 


By  Andrea  Weaver 

A  partially  filled  glass  of  water  begs  the  question:  Is  it  half  empty  or  half  full? 


The  question  is  not  just  a  matter  of  phil- 
osophical debate  for  more  than  1  billion 
people  worldwide  who  consume  unclean 
drinking  water.  For  them,  it  can  be  a 
matter  of  life  or  death.  Their  water  may 
be  full  of  substances  -  arsenic,  boron, 
chromium,  dioxins  and  mercury  -  that 
are  toxic  in  certain  forms,  even  when 
present  in  low  amounts.  How  can  sci- 
entific analysis  of  water  containination 
translate  into  useful,  practical  strategies 
to  improve  water  quality? 

This  question  inspires  UNCW  faculty  and 
students  to  spend  countless  hours  engaged 
in  water  quality  research.  Satinder  "Sut" 
Ahuja,  a  scientist  retired  from  Novartis 
Corp.,  a  global  leader  in  the  pharmaceuti- 
cal industr}',  shares  their  passion  for  solv- 
ing problems  through  scientific  inquiry. 

"About  1.2  billion  people  worldwide 
drink  unclean  water  today,"  Ahuja  said. 
"By  2025,  a  worldwide  water  shortage 
will  affect  approximately  3  billion  people. 
These  are  big  problems,  but  they  can  be 
solved.  I  decided  if  we  could  invigorate 
some  research  in  this  area,  it  would  be 
ver)'  helpful.  UNCW  already  has  a  number 
of  scientists  working  in  this  field,  and  1 
decided  to  help  them." 

Sut  and  his  wife  Fay  donated  a  Brunswick 
County  villa  to  the  UNCW  Foundation, 
a  non-profit  organization  that  assists  the 
university  with  fund  raising  for  educa- 
tional programs  and  scholarships.  The 
foundation  sold  the  villa  and,  in  accor- 
dance with  the  donors"  wishes,  used  the 


Satinder  "Sut"  Ahuja 

proceeds  to  establish  the  Ahuja  Acad- 
emy for  Water  Quality  at  UNCW 

Ahuja,  an  active  member  of  the  Ameri- 
can Chemical  Society,  operates  a  con- 
sulting firm  from  his  Calabash  home. 
In  December  2005,  he  led  an  interna- 
tional workshop  on  arsenic  contami- 
nation in  groundwater  in  Bangladesh. 
That  nation  borders  India,  where  Ahuja 
was  born,  and  he  has  long  championed 
quality  of  life  improvements  there. 

For  2006-07,  the  academy  fully  funded 
the  Ahuja  Graduate  Fellowship  for 
Water  Quality  Research.  The  first  re- 
cipient, Josh  Vinson  04,  is  pursuing 
a  masters  degree  in  chemistry.  Future 
recipients  may  come  from  any  of  the 
several  UNCW  programs  involved  with 
water  quality  research. 

"The  Ahuja  fellowship  has  allowed  me 
to  focus  all  my  time  and  energy  into 
my  research,"  Vinson  said.  "The  focus 
of  my  research  is  to  better  understand 


the  chemical  dynainics  that  control  the 
rate  and  amount  of  methyl  mercury 
that  diffuses  out  of  estuarine  sediments. 
Meth}'l  mercur)-  is  the  most  toxic  form 
of  mercury,  and  the  form  that  is  readily 
accumulated  in  fish  and  other  animal 
tissues." 

UNCW  operates  the  only  lab  in  North 
Carolina  capable  of  handling  in-depth 
analysis  of  methyl  mercury,  a  neurotoxin 
that  accuinulates  in  shark,  swordfish, 
king  mackerel  and  tilefish,  among  other 
seafood  consumed  by  humans.  Mercury 
containination  in  seafood  is  a  major  con- 
cern for  federal  and  state  public  health 
officials  and  the  fishing  industry. 

Chemistry  professor  Robert  J.  "Bob" 
Kieber  said  the  Ahujas'  gift  "resonates 
on  so  many  levels.  It  supports  students, 
and  It  helps  UNCW  to  impart  research 
to  state  and  national  agencies  that  address 
water  quality  issues.  We  are  accomplish- 
ing two  goals:  we  are  training  future  sci- 
entists, and  we  are  solving  problems." 

For  Ahuja,  the  villa  donation  provided 
an  effective  means  for  generating  funds 
to  support  his  lifelong  commitment  to 
improving  peoples"  lives  through  scien- 
tific research. 

"If  you  do  something  worthwhile,  no 
matter  how  small,  it  benefits  everyone 
in  the  long  run,""  he  said.  "It  will  help 
people  in  North  Carolina,  the  United 
States   and,   ultimately,   the   world." 


Want  to  learn  more  about  the  UNCW  Foundation,  real  estate  gifts  or  other  giving  opportunities? 
Please  contact  the  Division  for  University  Advancement  at  91 0.962.3751  or  visit  www.uncw.edu/advancement. 


Winter  2007 


UNCW  Magazine 


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U  N  C  W 


MNI    ASSOCIATION 


Top  alumni  honor  goes  to  career  fighter  pilot 


Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  A.  "Tommy" 
Dyches  '69.  assistant  to  the  chairman 
of  the  Joint  Chiefs  of  Staff  for  Reserve 
Matters,  is  the  2007  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  Alumnus  of  the  Year.  The 
award  recognizes  his  outstanding  pro- 
fessional success  and  personal  commit- 
ment to  serving  the  United  States. 

At  the  Pentagon,  Dyches  is  the  princi- 
pal adviser  to  the  chairman  on  all  mat- 
ters affecting  the  reserve  component 
of  the  Army,  Navy,  Air  Force,  Marine 
Corps  and,  where  appropriate,  the 
Coast  Guard. 

He  has  flown  the  F-100  "Super  Sabre," 
the  F-4  "Phantom"  and  the  F-16  "Viper" 
He  has  more  than  4,200  military  flying 
hours,  including  combat  In  Southeast 
Asia,  Bosnia  and  Iraq. 

"I  grew  up  In  Wilmington,  in  Sunset  Park, 
very  close  to  Greenfield  Lake,  where  my 
best  friend  Glenn  Hodges  '68,  and  I  spent 


many  blissful  hours  trying  to  figure  out 
how  to  outwit  the  wily  largemouth  bass," 
Dyches  said. 

He  attended  UNCW  for  many  reasons. 
"The  university  was  young,  vibrant 
and  growing  rapidly,"  Dyches  said.  "I 
figured  I  could  get  a  good  education 
there.  Moreover,  I  had  a  good  paying 
job  locally,  and,  quite  frankly,  I  needed 
the  money.  But  the  real  reason  was  my 
Grandmother  Vera  told  me  to,  and  she 
was  never  wrong  about  anything." 

After  graduation.  Dyches  joined  the  Air 
Force  and  was  commissioned  through 
Officer  Training  School  in  December  1969. 
He  earned  his  pilot  wings  In  1970  and 
graduated  from  the  U.S.  Air  Force  Fighter 
Weapons  School  In  1975,  later  serving 
there  as  an  instructor  pilot. 

He  is  also  a  graduate  of  the  Air  Force's 
Air  Command  and  Staff  and  Air  War 
Colleges  and  has  attended  senior  execu- 


tive education  programs  conducted  by 
Syracuse.  Johns  Hopkins  and  Harvard 
universities,  as  well  as  the  National  De- 
fense University. 

In  1979.  he  became  a  commercial 
airline  pilot  and  joined  the  Air  Force 
Reserve  as  a  traditional  reservist.  Ten 
years  later,  he  became  an  air  reserve 
technician.  Dyches'  military  experience 
includes  commanding  a  fighter  squad- 
ron, a  seven-nation  coalition  air  expe- 
ditionary wing,  and  the  Standing  Joint 
Force  Headquarters.  U.S.  Southern 
Command,  in  Miami. 

He  has  received  many  awards  and 
decorations,  including  a  Defense  Su- 
perior Service  Medal,  a  Legion  of  Merit 
with  oak  leaf  cluster,  and  a  Bronze  Star 
Medal. 

Reflecting  on  his  career,  Dyches  said, 
"Critical  thinking  turned  out  to  be  per- 
haps the  most  valuable  skill  I  started  to 
develop  at  UNCW." 


22       UNCW  Magazine 


Winter  2007 


aiiHiii 


Film  industry  leader  honored  for  service 


Frank  W.  Capra  Jr.,  a  film  industry 
leader,  is  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
Citizen  of  the  Year.  The  award  recognizes 
his  exceptional  service  to  the  university 
and  the  Wilmington  community. 

Capra,  a  distinguished  visiting  profes- 
sor, founded  the  university's  film  studies 
program.  He  teaches  courses  at  UNCW, 
including  the  business  of  film  and  a  studio 
seminar  class.  He  received  an  honorary 
doctorate  from  the  university  in  1999. 

Capra  is  the  president  of  EUE/Screen 
Gems  Studios  North  Carolina,  the  largest 
motion  picture  studio  east  of  Hollywood. 
He  fell  in  love  with  Wilmington  in  1983 
while  on  location  as  producer  of  the  film 
Firestarter. 


"This  award  means  a  great  deal  to  me," 
Capra  said.  "The  university  is  a  wonderful 
and  great  resource  in  this  city,  and  I  believe 
our  studio  is,  too.  There  is  a  natural  con- 
nection between  the  two." 

A  successful  champion  for  the  state's 
film  industry,  Capra  serves  on  numerous 
boards,  including  the  Executive  Branch 
Committee  of  the  Academy  of  Motion 
Picture  Arts  and  Sciences,  the  National 
Board  of  the  Directors  Guild  of  America 
and  the  N.C.  Governor's  Film  Council. 

His  work  spans  television  and  movies,  and 
a  short  list  of  his  film  credits  includes  Deafrt 
Before  Dishonor,  Escape  from  Planet  of  the 
Apes,  Battle  for  the  Planet  of  the  Apes  and 
Whale,  an  ultra-widescreen  documentary. 


Work  of  young  marine  scientist  recognized 


Mandy  Hill  Cook  '99,  '02M,  who 

earned  a  doctorate  in  marine  science 
from  the  University  of  South  Florida 
in  December  2006,  is  the  2007  Young 
Alumna  of  the  Year,  The  award  recognizes 
her  outstanding  work  as  a  researcher  in 
marine  mammal  acoustics. 

Cook  grew  up  in  Morgantown,  W.Va., 
hundreds  of  miles  from  the  sea,  but  when 
she  arrived  at  UNCW  as  an  undergradu- 
ate student,  she  quickly  discovered  a 
passion  for  the  coast. 

She  fondly  recalls  "the  times  I  spent  in 
the  field  conducting  research  for  class 
projects,  such  as  dolphin  photo-identifica- 
tion surveys  and  field  trips  to  the  beach  to 
study  intertidal  communities."  She  earned 
undergraduate  and  graduate  degrees  in 
marine  biology  from  UNCW  in  1999  and 
2002,  respectively. 


Winter  2007 


"Dr.  Donald  Kapraun  (professor  of  biol- 
ogy) was  one  of  my  favorite  professors, 
because  he  brought  so  much  excitement 
and  passion  into  the  classroom,"  she 
said.  "He  found  a  way  to  make  every- 
thing interesting  and  taught  in  a  way  that 
made  it  easy  to  learn.  His  enthusiasm 
was  contagious." 

At  Florida,  Cook  studied  behavioral  and 
auditory  measurements  in  toothed  whales. 
She  recently  moved  to  Hillsboro,  Ore., 
to  join  her  husband,  Ted  '98,  who  is  a 
research  and  development  engineer  with 
Intel  Corp.  She  hopes  to  continue  study- 
ing marine  mammals  and  to  teach  at  the 
collegiate  level. 

stories  by  Andrea  Weaver 


ALUMNI  NEWS 


Homecoming 
Weekend 

Feb.  9-10 

The  three  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  Award 
winners  will  be  recognized 
Homecoming  Weekend 
during  the  banquet  and 
scholarship  endowment 
gala  at  6:30  p.m.  Friday, 
Feb.  9.  Tickets  for  the 
formal  event  are  $100, 
and  proceeds  will  go 
toward  the  association's 
goal  of  endowing  its  entire 
scholarship  program. 

Homecoming  Weekend 
includes  reunion 
gatherings  for  alumni 
who  graduated  between 
1978  and  1983  at  7  p.m. 
Friday,  Feb.  9,  at  Wilson's 
Restaurant  and  at  9  p.m. 
Saturday,  Feb.  10,  in  the 
Warwick  Center  Ballroom. 

Saturday  events  include 
a  pregame  tailgate  at 
5  p.m.  under  the  tent 
outside  Trask  Coliseum. 
The  Seahawks  take  on  the 
William  and  Mary  Tribe 
at  7  p.m.  Half-time  and 
postgame  socials  will  be 
held  under  the  tent. 

For  complete  homecoming 
information  and  special 
packages,  please  visit  the 
association  Web  site  at 
www.uncw.edu/alumni 
or  call  800.596.2880. 


UNCW  Magazine 


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ALUMNI  NEWS 


by  Todd  Olesluk  '99 


^ 


Dixon  Putnam  and  Melissa  Bucci  take  pride  in  their 
work  as  well  as  their  alma  mater.  They  work  at  Shell  Island 
Oceanfront  Suites  at  Wrightsxille  Beach  and  are  excited  to  be 
part  of  a  new  UNCW  Alumni  ^Association  membership  benefit. 

Putnam  came  to  UNCW  in  1992  to  play  baseball  for  the 
Seahawks  and  graduated  in  1996  with  a  degree  in  service 
leisure  management  (commercial  recreation).  He  has  found 
career  success  in  the  service  industr}-,  assisting  in  the  open- 
ing of  more  than  150  restaurants  in  eastern  North  Carolina 
in  the  point-of-sale  industr)-. 

In  2006,  Putnam  was  promoted  to  director  of  group  sales  for 
Shell  Island  Oceanfront  Suites  from  his  position  at  the  Hilton 
Wilmington  Riverside,  which  is  a  sister  propern;  Putnam  and 
his  wife  Katy,  who  has  a  master's  degree  in  elementan.'  educa- 
tion from  UNCW  and  is  a  first  grade  teacher  at  Sunset  Park 
Elementan,'  School,  have  a  son,  Nathan. 

Bucci  graduated  from  UNCW  in  2006  with  a  communication 
studies  degree.  Working  throughout  her  college  career,  she 
moved  from  ser\-er  to  front-of-the-house  manager  at  Rossi's 
Italian  Restaurant.  In  her  last  semester,  she  had  an  I8-hour- 
a-week  internship  at  the  Hilton  Wilmington  Riverside  where 
she  learned  all  aspects  of  hotel  sales  and  catering.  Bucci  was 
hired  as  inside  sales  coordinator  and  was  promoted  to  cater- 
ing sales  manager  for  the  Shell  Island  Oceanfront  Suites  Sales 
and  Catering  Department. 

Bucci  and  Putnam  arc  among  35  UNCW  alumni  and  stu- 
dents employed  at  Shell  Island  Oceanfront  Suites  during 
their  peak  season,  which  is  offering  a  new  benefit  to  all 
active  members  of  the  UNCW  Aluiuni  .Association:  \ear- 
round  discounts  of  5  to  10  percent  off  the  regular  room  rates. 
In  addition,  the  association  will  reccixc  annual  donations 
from  Shell  Island  to  support  its  undergraduate  and  graduate 
scholarships.  Similar  discounted  room  rates  are  available  to 
alumni  at  Wilmington  area  Comfort  Suites  and  Courtyard  by 
Marriott  hotels. 

Other  benefits  ol  alumni  association  mcmhcrship  arc:  ihc 
Seahawk  Reward  Program  with  .American  Home  Mortgage, 
■Alumni  Loan  Consolidation  Program.  Alumni  Tra\cl  Benefit 
Program  and  Geico  Car  Insurance  Program. 

^■our  Seahawk  pride  in  L'NCW  enhances  and  supports 
these  programs  that  make  the  UNCW  .\lunuii  .Association 
what  It  IS  lotla\  and  whal  u  will  grow  lo  lonioirow.  Seahawk 
pride  is  a  lamiK  allair. 


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Winter  2007 


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CHAPTER  NEWS 


15  receive  alumni 
scholarships 

The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  annually 
awards  13  undergraduate  and  two 
graduate  scholarships,  each  valued  at 
$1,500  a  year. 

The  2006-07  recipients  are: 
Matthew  Spivey  of  Garner,  Wilmmgton 
College  Alumni  Scholarship;  Evan 
Huntley  of  Odenton,  Md.,  Hugh  Hcnr)' 
Fox  '48  Alumni  Scholarship;  Jennifer 
Trepper  of  Car);  Gerald  H.  Shmn 
Alumni  Scholarship;  Amanda  Stauffer 
of  Wilmington,  Jim  Humphries  Memorial 
Scholarship;  Kristin  Hardy  of 
Wilmington,  LewasAViley  Aluinni 
Endowed  Fellowship;  Marc  Murphy 
of  Wilmington,  E  Daniel  Lockamy  '65 
Alumni  Scholarship;  Melissa  Milstead 
of  Wilmington  and  Ricky  Henderson 
of  Wilmington,  Del.,  Alumm  Association 
Athletic  Scholarship;  Heather  Creech 
of  Kenly,  Patricia  Corcoran  Smith  '72 
Scholarship;  Brendon  Murphy  of  Four 
Oaks,  Lyndsay  Morton  of  Jackson- 
Ndlle,  Michael  Harrington  of  Norwood, 
Emily  Hall  and  Charles  Hall,  both 
of  Smithfield,  UNCW  Alumni  Associa- 
tion Scholarship;  Caroline  Thompson 
of  Wilson,  Bob  King  "66  Scholarship. 

The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  supports 
the  largest  number  of  scholarships  of 
any  single  entity  on-  or  off-campus. 
Currently  five  of  the  scholarships  are 
endowed.  The  association's  goal  is  to 
endow  all  of  the  merit  scholarships 
with  enough  funds  to  pro\ide  at  least 
$3,500  to  each  recipient.  In  addition 
to  individual  contributions,  proceeds 
from  the  UNCW  Seahawk  license  plate 
program  support  scholarships. 


Winter  2007 


AAGA 

Members  of  the  African  American 
Graduate  Association  volunteered  at 
frestnman  Move-In  and  on  Dec.  15 
hosted  their  fall  Senior  Sankofa  in  the 
N.C,  Teachers  Legacy  Hall.  An  AAGA 
Homecoming  Package  is  available 
and  includes  tickets  to  the  men's 
basketball  game  against  the  College 
of  William  and  Mary,  a  focus  group 
breakfast,  step  show  and  annual 
luncheon.  To  learn  more  about  AAGA, 
contact  chapter  leader  Gia  Todd 
Long  '91  at  gia.long@wilm.ppdi.com. 

Atlanta 

More  than  40  alumni  and  friends 
from  the  Atlanta  area  gathered  for  a 
reception  Nov.  8  at  Maggiano's  Little 
Italy  in  Buckhead  to  meet  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo  and  learn  about 
the  university's  accomplishments.  A 
pregame  social  will  be  held  Jan.  31 
at  the  Fox  Sports  Grill  at  Atlantic 
Station,  then  alumni  will  take  Marta 
to  downtown  Atlanta  to  watch  the 
Seahawks  in  CAA  action  against 
the  Georgia  State  Panthers.  Events 
for  the  year  will  be  planned  at 
the  social. 

Boston 

Alumni  from  the  Boston  area  met 
Nov.  5  at  the  Rattlesnake  Bar  and  Grill 
to  discuss  forming  an  affiliate  chapter 
to  promote  Seahawk  pride  in  the  New 
England  area.  For  more  information, 
contact  Danielle  Roudebush  '97  at 
dlroudy@hotmail.com. 

Communication  Studies 

A  focus  group  met  Oct.  26  in  an  effort 
to  revitalize  the  Communication  Studies 
Alumni  Chapter,  established  in  1996. 
In  the  past,  alumni  members  established 
the  Dr.  Betty  Jo  Welch  scholarship, 
participated  in  Communication  Studies 
Day  and  the  annual  banquet  and  served 
as  guest  speakers  in  a  variety  of  classes. 
The  group  discussed  how  the  chapter 
may  serve  the  Communication  Studies 
Department  and  how  the  department 
can  help  foster  alumni  professional  and 
personal  development.  More  information 
can  be  obtained  by  contacting  Frank 
Trimble  at  trimblef@uncw.edu  or  David 
Bollinger  at  bollingerd@uncw.edu. 


Florida 

Alumni  will  gather  for  a  happy  hour 
networking  social  at  6  p.m.  March  16 
at  the  Tarpon  Bend  (www.tarponbend. 
com)  in  Ft.  Lauderdale.  To  RSVP, 
contact  South  Florida  chapter 
leader  Rich  Dzicek  '89  at  rich@infinity 
telecomconsulting.com. 

Kinston 

Do  your  drivers  fly  though  the  air? 
Does  your  putter  fly  straight  into  a 
cage?  Joel  Smith  '85  is  looking  for 
disc  golfing  Seahawks  to  organize  an 
affiliate  alumni  chapter  and  a  tourna- 
ment/social event  for  fun  and  possibly 
fund  raising.  For  more  information, 
visit  www.downeastdiscgolf.com/ 
seahawks. 

Maryland 

Alumni  and  friends  are  planning  a 
networking  social  April  6  at  Porters 
Bar  and  Grill,  1032  Riverside  Ave., 
Baltimore.  Upcoming  events  will  be 
finalized.  Maryland  Alumni  Chapter 
members  want  to  start  a  customized 
UNCW  license  plate  program.  A  one- 
time $50  tag  fee  will  be  charged  in 
addition  to  the  regular  motor  vehicle 
fee;  $25  will  be  returned  to  the  UNCW 
Alumni  Association  to  support  under- 
graduate and  graduate  scholarships. 
For  more  information,  or  to  RSVP  for 
the  social,  send  an  e-mail  to 
chapter  leader  Jeff  Lee  '02  at  jeff@ 
leefinancialassociates.com. 

Richmond 

Richmond  Chapter  leader  Sam  Mintz 
'02  is  working  with  the  Virginia  DMV 
to  start  a  UNCW  customized  license 
plate  program.  Alumni  interested  in 
participating  should  contact  Mintz  at 
smintz@scottstringfellow.com.  Alumni 
interested  in  attending  the  2007  CAA 
Tournament  in  Richmond  should  con- 
tact Todd  Olesiuk  '99,  assistant  direc- 
tor of  alumni  relations,  at  olesiukt@ 
uncw.edu  or  800.596.2880. 

Wilmington  College 

More  than  25  Wilmington  College 
Alumni  Chapter  members  and  friends 
were  greeted  at  a  September 
luncheon  by  Chancellor  Rosemary 
DePaolo  who  presented  an  update  on 
university  accomplishments. 


UNCW  Magazine 


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ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


Ernest  B.  Fullwood  '66,  one  of  first 

black  students  at  Wilmington  College, 
reiired  Dec,  31  as  senior  resident  Superior 
Court  judge  of  the  Fifth  Judicial  District, 
He  was  the  first  black  to  hold  this  position 
and  one  of  only  three  in  state  histor)'. 


1970s 


Drusilla  P.  Farrar  '73  was  nominated 

b\'  a  former  student  for  Who's  Who  Among 
Americas  Teachers,  2005-06.  She  leaches 
K-5  music  at  Pine  Valley  Eiementar>-  School 

in  Wilmington, 

John  W.  Coker  Jr.  '75  is  m  his  i3th 

year  as  the  pastor  of  First  Presbyterian 
Church  of  Fayetteville,  which  has  sent  six 
mission  teams  to  the  Mississippi  Gulf  Coast 
to  aid  in  Hurricane  Katrina  recovery. 

Willa  W.  Hughey  '75,  a  nurse  in 
the  radiation  oncology  department  with 
FirstHealth  of  the  Carolinas,  was  chosen  to 
take  part  in  the  2006  Institute  for  Nursing 
Excellence  program  held  in  May  at  the 
Trinit\-  Center  in  Salter  Path. 

Paul  J.  Lupica  '78  graduated  in  May 
with  a  Master  of  Divinity  degree  from 
Bethel  University/Seminary  of  the  East. 
He  is  partnering  with  a  ministry  called 
Walking  in  Light  which  serves  families  at 
a  housing  complex  in  Worcester,  Mass. 
He  leaches  special  education  at  Forest 
Grove  Middle  School, 

Richard  Beitel  Jr.  '79  is  a  partner  in 
Total  Offshore  Yacht  Sales.  WrighisviUe  Beach. 


1980s 


Velva  Bellamy  Jenkins  '80  is  execu- 

li\e  director  for  marketing  and  community 
relations  al  Brunswick  Community  College. 

Max  Pope  '81 M  is  the  principal  of  Pilot 
Elemeniary  School  in  Jamestown.  He  was 
featured  in  the  Aug.  2,  2006.  edition  of  the 
janKsiown  iVcivs. 

Polly  Ann  Smith  Ritchie  '81  retired 

in  June  2006  from  Southwest  Middle  School 
in  Jacksonville  afier  34  years  of  as  a  teacher 
of  exceptional  children, 

Stan  Andrews  '83,  '91 M  is  a  senior 

clinical  research  associate  with  Colorado 
Prevention  Center  in  Denver. 

Bonnie  Yale  Hardin  '83  is  a  registered 

nLtrsc/ca^c  manager  uiih  Regency  Hospice  in 
Myrtle  Beach. 

Col  Joseph  Irrerea  '83  is  the  Marine 

Corps  senior  service  advisor  for  the  Joint 
Reserve  Intelligence  Unit  at  the  Pentagon, 
He  served  two  tours  of  duty  in  Iraq 

A  memorial  plaqtie  honoring  Donald 
W.  Southerland  '83,  the  founder  of 

Pcnderlea  lioineslead  Museum,  was 
unveiled  Nov.  -i.  2006,  al  the  museum's 
annual  Homestead  Day. 

Dan  Dunlop  '84  was  promoted  to  execu- 
tive vit.1  pnsujrni  of  Jennings,  a  marketing 
and  branding  agency  in  Chapel  Hill,  He  will 
lead  the  company's  healthcare  divisitm, 

Scott  Semke  '84  is  the  vice  president 
ol  siippK  I  liain  in.m.igenicnt  for  Polo 
Kalpli  1  aurcn 

Sheree  E.  Harrell  '85  is  ihe  .nMur  ni 

Nanny-On-Call  which  was  voted  the  number 
one  nanny  agency  in  2006  by  \V'iliniJii;f(Ki 
Parcni  \f(i^i(-mi' 

Harry  McClaren  '85  is  vice  presid.  nt, 

Hovernmeiii  prugrams,  hir  the  Iimi  Wnrih 
based  Bell  Helicopier  Texiron   Elizabeth 

Grubb  McClaren  '83  minLi  imm 


26      UNCW  Magazine 


commercial  graphics  and  does  consulting 
through  her  business  Designs4U.  They 
reside  in  Southlake,  Texas, 

Brian  Tracey  '86  was  featured  in  the 
UNCW  alumni  spotlight  in  the  May  4,  2006, 
edition  of  Lumina  News.  He  is  a  sales  repre- 
sentative for  Brame  Specialty  Company, 

Jerry  D.  Boyette  '87  is  a  senior  vice 
president  with  NetREIT  in  San  Marcos,  Calif. 

Richard  C.  Inlow  '87  practices  law  in 
Wilmington,  focusing  on  state,  federal  and 
international  taxation  and  estate  planning. 

Jennifer  Robinson  Mangrum  '87 

is  an  assistant  prolessor  and  founding  faculty 
member  of  the  Department  of  Elementary 
Education  in  the  College  of  Education  at 
NC  State  University. 

Doug  McConnell  '87M  is  the  execu- 
tive director  of  the  Masonic  Home  for 
Children  in  Oxford,  He  was  profiled  in  a 
feature  story  in  thejune  26,  2006,  edition 
of  the  Henderson  Daily  Dispatch. 

Ken  BurriS  '88,  founder  of  ems  Group 
in  Greensboro,  represents  Andersen  Racing 
in  the  acquisition  and  representation  of 

marketing  partners.  The  team  plans  to 
campaign  multiple  cars  in  the  Indy  Racing 
Leagues  Indy  Pro  Series,  the  Star  Mazda 
Championship  and  the  Hankook  Tires 
Formula  Ford  2000  Series. 

Douglas  M.  Swain  '88  was  promoted 

to  district  manager  for  Coastal  Area 
Floorcnvering  with  Shcrwin  Williams  Co 
m  Wilmmgliin 

Kelly  Place  Phillips  '89  is  a  reading 

specialist  at  Camp  Lejeune  Schools  in 
Jacksonville,  She  is  pursuing  a  Master  of 
Arts  in  Education  degree,  specializing  in 
reading,  at  East  Carolina  University,  where 
she  was  awarded  the  Becky  Ledford 
Memorial  Scholarship. 

Jacqueline  A.  Ray  '89  is  the  owner 

ol  J.  Iia\'  Realty  She  and  her  husband, 
Glenn  Ray  '89.  reside  m  Whiieville 


1990s 


Matthew  Kenney  '90  is  the  owner  of 

Appraisal  Resources  of  the  Triangle.  LLC, 

Lorie  Ann  Herington  Morgan  '90 

was  featured  in  ihe  book  tUc sinners:  WO 
job  Piofilfs  to  inspire  Young  VVoiHfii,  as  one  of 
100  real  women  whose  career  achievements 
are  an  inspiration  to  girls  and  young  women 
exploring  their  career  options.  Lorie  is  a  pat- 
ent attorney  for  a  pharmaceutical  company. 

Kenneth  E.  Zentner  '90  celebrated  his 

I  Oth  year  as  one  of  the  top  producers  of  life 
msurance  sales  with  American  International 
Group  in  Wallerboro.  S.C. 


Brian  Barndt  '91 ,  who  had  a  bean 

transplant  in  2005.  won  gold  medals  in  the 
100-meter  individual  medley.  100-meicr 
backstroke,  100-meier  breaststroke  and 
50-meter  backstroke  at  the  2006  U.S. 
Transplant  Games  held  in  June  in  Louisxille, 
Ky  He  competed  in  the  30-39  age  group. 

Joseph  Collins  '91  performed  in  Gloss 
Menagerie  on  Broadway  in  2005,  was  in  the 
New  York  premiere  of  Apartment  3A  and 
originated  the  role  of  Father  Edmund 
LeBlanc  in  the  world  premiere  of  Custody 
o/llif  Eyes  al  the  Cleveland  Playhouse.  His 
recording  of  John  Farris'  book  Phantom 
Nights  won  the  Earphone  Award.  Audiophih 
magazine's  top  honor. 

Kelli  Miller  '91 ,  supervisor  of  the  Hildred 
T,  Moore  Aquatic  and  Fitness  Center  with 
Washington  Department  of  Parks  and 
Recreation,  was  featured  in  an  Oct.  12,  2006. 
article  in  the  Washington  Daily  News. 

Terry  Ray  '91  is  pursuing  a  Master  of 
Public  Administration  degree  at  the 
Uni\ersity  of  Kansas.  He  recently  served 
as  senior  military  advisor  and  planner  for 
reconstruction  and  development  at  a 
regional  command  headquarters  in  eastern 
Afghanistan. 

Dewayne  Varnam  '91 .  a  sanitarian 

with  the  Brunswick  County  Health  Depart- 
ment, was  featured  in  an  Aug.  2,  2006, 
article  in  the  Wilmington  Star-News  titled 
"Fossil  hunting:  A  lifelong  thrill  for  native," 

John  WalstOn  '92  was  selected 
for  Who's  Who  in  American  High  School 
Teachers  for  2005.  He  teaches  science  in 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg  Schools. 


Horace  Love  Jr.  '93  of  Dallas.  Texas. 

is  president  of  Choices  &  Consequences 
N'ioience  Prevention  Educational  Program 
and  speaks  nationally  to  youth  and  adults. 
He  is  a  ser\'ice  representative  with  the  Social 
Security  Administration. 

Ben  Nigro  '93  is  head  swimming  and 

diving  coach  and  Brook  Butler  Nlgro 

'94  is  the  diving  coach  for  the  Purple  Eagles 
of  Niagara  University. 

Wendi  Pferffer  Willis  '93  was  promoted 

to  regional  sales  and  marketing  manager 
o\er  N,\SCAR  SpecdParks  h\c  locations. 

Christine  Stump  Wilson  *93  is  a 

medical  technologist  with  PhyAmenca 
Government  Services  at  the  Naval  Hospital 
at  Camp  Lejeune 

Judith  A.  McMullin  '94  of  jackson\illc 

earned  a  master's  degree  in  health  education 
and  promotion  in  May  2006  from  East  Caro- 
lina University 

Detective  Sgt  Gant  Montgomery  '94. 

bead  of  the  Narcotics  Enforcement  Division 
for  the  city  of  Beckley,  W.Va.,  was  profiled  in 
the  Oct,  7,  2006,  issue  of  the  Register- Her  aid. 

Nicole  Dickens  '95  of  Lillington  is  the 
drug  treatment  court  coordinator  with  the 
Administrative  Office  of  the  Courts  in 

Cumberland  County. 

Laura  Jennings  '95  is  the  assistant 

principal  at  D.C.  N'irgo  Middle  School  in 
Wilmington,  She  is  pursuing  a  master's 

degree  in  school  administration  ai  UNCW. 

Christopher  L'Orange  '95  is  a  market 

research  manager  with  .Addison  Whitne\' 
Inc.  in  Charlotte. 

Heather  D.  Patti  '95  of  Racine.  Wis.. 

IS  a  senior  restoration  ecologist  with 
Cedarburg  Science.  LLC.  She  is  a  certified 
professional  wetland  scientist. 

Chase  Brockstedt  '96  is  a  partner  in 

the  h\\  lirm  Murpb\,  Spadaro  ilj;  l_andon  in 
Wilmington,  Del 

Vern  Granger  '96  is  senior  associate 
director  of  undergraduate  admissions  at  NC 
State  University 

Robert  B.  Partin  Jr.  '96  is  the  head 

coach  o[  the  mens  basketball  team  at 
Wakefield  High  School  in  Raleigh,  which 
won  the  200t>  state  championship. 


Terry' 


Trudy  WMer  '96  and  Walker  r.,^ 

"^^'fer  Golder  '85.  VOM 


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ALUMNOTES 


Greg  Wahl  '96  was  promoted  to  storm- 
water  project  manager  at  the  S.C.  Office  of 
Ocean  and  Coastal  Resource  Management- 

Trudy  Wilder  '96  a  biologist  with  the 

U.S.  Army  Corps  of  Engineers,  received  the 
first  James  F  Parnell  Conservative  Award 
presented  at  the  13th  annual  meeting  of 
Audubon  North  Carolina.  She  was  cited  for 
her  creativity  and  leadership  in  maintaining 
nesting  sites  for  waterbirds  along  the  North 
Carolina  Coast.  The  award  is  named  for 
retired  UNCW  professor  James  Parnell. 

Tony  Butler  '97  owns  and  operates  the 
Web  site  wblivesurf.com.  He  was  profiled 
in  the  May  4.  2006,  edition  of  Lunjinti  NVus 
as  a  member  of  the  Wrightsville  Beach 
Merchants  Association. 

Shelton  C.  Caulder  '97  is  the  overseas 

sales  supervisor  with  American  Greetings 
Corporation  at  Tamuning,  Guam.  Dawn 

Hofer  Caulder  '95  is  a  sixth  and 

seventh  grade  science  teacher  at  Si.  Anthon>' 
Catholic  School. 


Ciuuloiic  Business  Journal  recognized  GIna 
N.  Might  '97.  senior  director  of  market- 
ing and  visual  communications  with  the 
Charlotte  Regional  Visitors  Authority,  as  one 
of  the  "40  Under  40"  award  recipients  for 
2006,  The  award  recognizes  40  people  under 
the  age  of  40  who  are  making  major  strides 
in  their  careers  and  having  a  significant 
impact  on  their  communities. 

Brent  Pearson  '97,  head  softbali  coach 

ai  Fikc  High  School  in  Wilson,  and  his  wife, 
Renee,  tennis  coach  at  his  rival  high  school, 
were  featured  in  an  Aug.  5,  2006,  article  in 
the  Wilson  Daily  Times  titled  "Pearsons  all 
mixed  up  as  they  begin  coaching." 

A  first-  and  second-grade  teacher  ai  \'irginia 
Williams  Elementary  School,  Heather 
Phelps  '97  was  selected  as  a  2006-07 
Tcichcr  of  the  ^'car  in  Brunswick  County. 

Challa  Restall  '97  is  an  associate  with 
.■\kcrnian  SenicrliUs  litigation  practice  in 
Tampa,  Fla. 

Anthony  T.  Santos  '97  is  a  marine 

observer  with  MRAG  .Americas  based  in 
Honolulu.  Hawaii   He  monitors  protected 
species  affected  by  fishmg  efforts  in  U.S. 
waters  of  the  North  Pacific  and  American 
Samoa  Isles, 

Poetry  by  CaHoS  Toomer  '97  can  be 

read  online  at  poetry.com. 

Weston  Aiken  '98  is  vice  president 

oi  technology  with  First  Research  Inc. 
in  Raleigh. 

Michael  Brook  '98  is  human  resources 
director  lor  Turner  Construction's  North 
Carolina  and  South  Carolina  operations. 


This  486.5-pound  marlin  brought 
Chuck  Walker  '67,  left,  and 
the  crew  of  the  Skirt  Chaser  a 
second-place  win  and  a  $281, 147 
prize  in  the  48th  annual  Big  Rock 
Blue  Marlin  Tournament  held  in 
June  at  Morehead  City.  Brother- 
in-law  Mickey  Corcoran  '70  was 
a  member  of  the  crew. 


Ashley  Parker  Davenport  '98 

received  a  Master  of  Science  in  Nursing 
degree  with  a  concentration  in  nurse 
anesthesia  Carl  R.  Davenport  '97  is  a 

project  manager  with  Barbara  Mulkey  Inc. 

Paul  ForSter  '98  is  the  assistant  mens 
soccer  coach  at  UNCW. 

LaShawn  Davenport  McDuffie  '98 

received  a  master's  degree  in  nursing  Ironi 
the  Uni\'ersit\'  of  Phoenix  tnjuly 

Scott  Mickle  '98,  president  and  founder 
of  AEC  Marketing  Solutions,  was  named 
one  of  the  "40  under  40"  rising  stars  of  the 
design  and  construction  industrj'  by  Building 
and  Design  Magazine. 

Ronald  D.  Tyler  '98  is  pursuing  a  Ph  d 

and  board  certification  at  Virginia  Tech 

University  CaHa  Guiterrez  Tyler  '99 

is  pursuing  a  master's  degree  in  biology,  also 
at  Virginia  Tech. 

Jennifer  Fornera  '99  received  a 

master's  degree  in  counselor  education  in 
August  and  is  a  guidance  counselor  with 
Duval  Countv  Schools  in  Florida. 

Jeremy  Hllburn  '99  earned  a  Master  of 
Arts  degree  in  social  studies  education  from 
Columbia  University 

Stephanie  Banks  Packer  '99  is 

pursuing  a  masters  degree  in  school  admin- 
istration at  UNCW  and  is  an  N  C.  Principal 
Fellow  recipient  for  the  Class  of  2008 

Julie  Stanford  Price  '99  graduated 

from  Pepperdine  Lini\ersiiy  in  August  2006 
with  Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree.  She  is  a  senior  project  manager  with 
Amgen  Inc.  in  Thousand  Oaks,  Calif. 

Christine  Randle  '99  is  an  account  ex- 

ecutn'c  with  DPR  Group  in  Germantown,  Md, 


2000s 


Matthew  Bigham  'DOM  is  a  volunteer 

with  the  Peace  Corps  serving  in  Mongolia. 
He  teaches  English  at  a  high  school  in 
Baruun-Urt.  He  told  about  his  experiences 
in  the  "Cape  Fear  Voices"  column  in  the 
Aug.  4.  2006.  edition  of  the  Wilmington 
Strti-Neus  titled    Tm  teaching,  but  I'm 
learning,  too." 

Tracie  Davis  '00,  '03M  is  ihc  town 

administrator  in  Bch'ilte. 

Mary  Beth  Lyczkowski  Ingram 

'00  is  an  exercise  physiologist  at  Palomar 


Robert  B.Part/n '96 


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Medical  Center  Reggie  Ingram  '96  is 

a  teacher  at  Temccula  \'aliey  Unified  School 
District.  They  reside  in  Temecula.  Calif. 

Bethany  Bush  Jarvah  '00  is  self- 

cmplo)'ed  as  a  photographer 

Stacy  MintZ  '00  was  promoted  to  a 
mortgage  banker  with  First  Citizens  Bank 
scr\'ing  Brunswick  County, 

In  June.  Allison  MorrlS  '00  began  a 
two-year  term  with  the  Peace  Corps  as  an 
environmental  educator  in  Belize. 

Nikki  Williams-Trawick  '00  and 
Evans  Trawick  Jr.  '01  own  and 

operate  Priddy  Boys  Restaurant  in  Monkey 
Junction.  They  are  the  parents  of  Jarettt 
Evans,  born  Nov.  30.  2005, 

Christy  B.  Wood  '00  is  co-owner 

of  the  Honolulu.  Hawaii,  branch  of  All 
Fund  Mortgage, 

loulia  Koukourouzova  Boxley  '01 

opened  a  branch  of  Club  Z!  In-Home 
Tutoring  Services  in  Wilmington, 

Sarah  Johnson  Colonna  '01  is  in 

the  first  cohort  enrolled  in  the  master's 
degree  program  for  women's  and  gender 
studies  at  UNC  Greensboro. 

Raymond  Congo  '01  teaches  utin 

at  Bob  Jones  High  School  and  resides  in 
Huntsville.  Ala.  He  was  featured  in  a 
stor)'  in  the  Sept.  26.  2006,  edition  of  Tlif 
Huntsville  Times. 

Miriam  Berrospi-Kish  '01  teaches 

in  Charlotte  Mecklenburg  Schools  and  is 
pursuing  a  masters  degree  in  Spanish  at 
UNC  Charlotte.  She  resides  in  Concord. 

Jason  S.  Edwards  '01  made  his 

Hollywood  directorial  debut  with  his 
documentary  Blood,  Sweat  &  Gears,  which 
was  selected  for  the  Cackalacky  Film 
Festi\al  in  Charlotte, 

Kimberly  Brooks  Shaver  '01 

received  National  Board  Certification  and 
was  named  Teacher  of  the  Year  for  Central 
Elementary  School  in  Albemarle.  She  resides 
in  Richfield. 

Marjorie  A.  Titus  '01  received  a 

Master  of  .■'irts  degree  in  applied  geography 
and  a  certificate  in  urban  planning/ 
economic  development  in  May  2006  from 
UNC  Greensboro,  She  is  a  disaster  recovery 
planner  with  Innovative  Emergency 
Management  Inc.  in  Morrisville. 

Ryan  Autry  '02  was  promoted  to 
commercial  analyst  with  PPD  in  Research 
Triangle  Park, 

William  B.  Boyden  '02  received  a 

Master  of  Science  degree  in  medical  surgical 
nursing,  adult  acute  care  nurse  practitioner, 
in  May  2006  from  the  University  of  Michigan, 
Ann  Arbor.  He  resides  in  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Martin  Camacho  '02  is  an  acute  care 
nurse  practitioner  with  the  Department  of 
Emergency  Medicine  at  the  Hospital  of  the 
University  of  Pennsylvania.  He  also  has  a 
faculty  position  with  the  Acute  Care  Nurse 
Practitioner  Program  in  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania  School  of  Nursing. 

Jennifer  Clifton  Champion  '02  is  a 

marketing  officer  \\ith  First  Citizens  Bank. 

Maria  Greene  '02M  is  the  principal 

of  Gregory  School  of  Math.  Science  and 
Technology  in  Wilmington. 

Brandon  HilliS  '02  is  a  graduate  intern 
for  CBS  Collegiate  Sports  Properties.  He 
resides  in  Charlottesville.  Va. 


Stacy  Mintz  '00 


Winter  2007 


UNCW  Magazine 


27 


ALUMNOTES 


A  software  developer  with  PPD.  Greg 
Huff  '02  is  pursuing  a  Master  of  Science 
degree  in  computer  science  at  L'NCW"  He 

and  Christy  Whitfield  Huff  '02 

reside  in  Wilmington  with  their  daughter, 
Sarah  CaiiHn. 

Dave  Minella  '02  was  promoted  to 

senior  account  executive,  public  relations, 
with  Stem  Advertising  and  Public  Relations 
in  Piltsburgh,  Pa. 

Debra  Pazderski  '02  received  a 

Master  of  Science  degree  in  school  psychol- 
ogy in  May  2006  from  Roberts  Wesleyan 
College  in  Rochester,  N'->'..  and  has  an 
internship  in  the  Onslow  County  School 
District  for  the  2006-07  school  year. 

Daphne  C.  Watkins  '02  received  a 

PhD,  m  heahh  education  in  May  2006 
from  Texas  .\&M  L'niversity  and  was 
awarded  a  training  grant  from  the  National 
Institute  of  Mental  Health  to  conduct 
research  on  psychosocial  tissues  and 
menial  health.  She  is  a  research  fellow  at 
[he  Uni\ersii\'  of  Michigan. 

Paul  W.  Bowes  Jr.  '03  is  the  founder 
and  CEO  of  Neo  Capital  Management,  LLC. 
He  resides  in  Haw  River. 

Jeff  Bradley  '03  is  employed  by  Cubic 
\\  TS.  a  defense  contractor,  as  a  software  en- 
gineer working  on  AV-8B  Harrier  jet  fighter 
simulators  at  the  Marine  Corps  Air  Station. 
Cherr\'  Point, 

Martin  J.  Conley  III  '03  obtained  his 

N.C.  CPA  license  and  accepted  a  position  as 
controller  with  Givens  Estates  in  AsheviUe. 

Matthew  C.  Huneycutt  '03,  '04M 

rcceucd  his  CPA  designation  from  iHl 
N.C.  Board  of  Certified  Public  Accounuuii 
Examiners   He  is  senior  associate  with 
Dixon  Hughes,  PLLC  in  Southern  Pines 

Beth  Lacey  '03  participated  in  a  remote 
sensing  and  in  situ  study  of  Red  Sea  corals 
from  the  Golden  Shadow,  a  ship  owned  by 
the  Piince  of  Saudi  Arabia,  She  completed  a 
Master  of  Science  degree  at  Nova  Southeast- 
ern University  and  works  for  the  universiiv's 
Division  of  Student  Affairs  and  the  under- 
graduate Biology  Department.  She  resides  in 
Plantation,  Fla. 

Lijcguatding:  A  Memoir  of  Secrets,.  Suimming 

and  the  Souih  bv  Catherine  McCall 

'03M  was  published  b\  Harmon\  Books. 

Laura  E.  Rogers  '03  is  a  mortgage  loan 

oflicer  wuh  BB6^T  in  Pnrismouth,  Va.  She  is 
a  graduate  of  BB&Ts  Management  Develop- 
ment Program. 

Belinda  F.  Simmons  '03  teaches  first 

grade  M  LmLi.iln  Lkincnl.in  Sehool.  She 
resides  in  SuppK 

Tiffany  Tobe-Williams  '03  is  an 

assistant  principal  at  Johnson  Elcmentan,' 
School   She  is  pursuing  a  master's  degree  in 
si.hiH>l  adminislration  at  LNCW. 

Angela  Breedon  '04  is  a  jumor  in  the 

Howard  Liniversiiy  School  of  Dcntisin., 

Sarah  E.  Brophy  '04  was  pronu.ied  in 

Iieiuhls  man.ii;er/ira\el  toodinator  uilh  isP 
spi'rl>    sIk  resides  m  \"nnston-Saleni, 

Jessica  L.  Carroll  '04  is  a  processing 

assistant  111  the  Cnuiinjl  Information 
and  Ideniilieaiuui  Division  oi  the  N.C. 
Stale  Bureau  ol  hnesug.iiion   She  resides 
in  Claylon 

Virginia  Burks  Chafin  '04  is  a 

regislned  nurse  uiih  \Lv\ini  Healthcare 
anti  is  pursuing  a  Master  iil  Science  degree 
m  nursing  at  UNC-Chapcl  Hill. 

William  Fields  '04  is  enrolled  m  the 

London  School  of  Economics  niasicr's 
degree  program 

28      UNCW  Magazine 


Sandra  B.  Harrison  '04  is  the  assistant 

director  ol  alumni  programs  and  special 
events  at  The  College  of  William  and  Marv-, 
She  resides  in  Williamsburg.  Va. 

Falling  Room,  a  book  by  Eli  Hastings 

'04M.  was  published  b\  the  Lniversiiy  of 
Nebraska  Press.  His  storj-  "Out  of  the  Blue" 
is  being  produced  as  a  short  feature  film  b)' 
Westbound  Films. 

Krista  Holland  '04M  is  the  pre-K 

director  uiih  New  Hanover  County  Schools. 

Brad  HutchenS  '04  was  promoted  to 
sales  representative  with  Hertz  Equipment 
Rental  Corporation  in  FayeitcviUe. 

Lauren  H.  Lambert  '04,  '05  of 

Wrighlsvillc  Beach  was  promoted  to 
account  e.\ecuti\  e  w  ith  Blu  Zeus  Interactive 
Marketing 

Jessen  NoviellO  '04  landed  a  role  in 

ihe  musK.il  t  hcii  s    He  resides  in  Los  .Angeles. 

Julia  Strachan  '04  of  Kings  Mountain 
IS  enrolled  in  the  Master  of  Fine  Arts  degree 
program  in  performing  arts  management  at 
N.C.  School  of  the  Arts 

Sarah  van  Schagen  '04  is  an  editorial 

assistant  at  Grisr  an  en\  ironmental  online 
magazine,  and  a  freelance  writer  based  in 
Seattle.  Wash 

Allison  Weeks  Thomas  '04  is 

pursuing  a  Master  of  Arts  degree  in  illustra- 
tion design  at  the  Savannah  College  of  .Art 
and  Design. 

The  film.  Bummin'  It:  The  Life  and  Times 
oj  Oyster  Bumminf,.  is  the  work  of  several 

UNCW  alumni  Andy  Bader  '05  was 

the  producer/cincmaiographer.  Justin 
Cioppa  '05  u.is  the  wriier/co-director. 
Jim  Mahorney  '04  pla\cd  the  lead  role 
of  Oyster  Bummins,  and  Kevin  GIIMgan 

'04  pla\ed  0\siers  arch  nemesis. 

Stefanie  Daldone  '05,  creative  coor- 
dinator lor  Berhn  Cameron  United  m  Ncu- 

York  Cit>.  and  Colleen  Screen  '06 

territory  sales  manager  for  Phillip  Morns 
USA  in  Myrtle  Beach,  participated  in  the 
UNCW  .Advertising  Chapters  third  annual 
U.AC  Advertising  Panel. 

Richard  Davis  '05.  news  director  for 
WA.A\'  radio,  is  one  of  the  founders  of  Griitv 
Guerilla  Theatre  in  Wilmington. 

Susan  Fritzen  '05M  of  Wilmington  is 

a  real  estate  de\elopineni  manager  with 
Biltmark  Corporation 

Kristin  Greer  '05  is  national  casino 
markeiuii;  coordinator  for  Harrahs  Hotel 
and  Casmo  in  AUanlic  City.  N.J. 


Megan  McGrath  '05  was  promoted  to 

promotions  assistant  [orW'GNI  with  Cumu- 
lus Broadcasting 

Kate  Shanahan  '05  was  named  to  the 

Raleigh  Convention  Center  Commission. 
She  is  an  account  executive  at  MMl  Associ- 
ates Inc..  a  Raleigh-based  marketing  and 
public  relations  firm. 

The  film  Lemonade  Stand,  shot  h\  Andrea 
Redder  '05  with  art  direction  bv  Matt 
Gurkin  '06.  was  accepted  for  the  2006 
Cucalorus  Film  Festival. 

The  film  The  Dull  was  wniien  and  directed 

bv  Joel  Davenport  '06  produced  bv 
Tina  Fuchs  '03,  shot  by  Andy 
Bader  '05  and  edited  by  Brandon 

Leonard  '06   The  film  placed  third  in 
the  narra[i\  c  caiegor)-  at  the  Gate  interna- 
tional Student  Festnal 

Laura  C.  Hoffmann  '06.  senior 

project  manager  at  Key  Bank  N.A.  in 
Brunswick.  Ohio,  earned  a  Master  of 
Business  Administration  degree  in  May 
2006  from  Baldwin  Wallace  College.  She 
ser\'es  on  the  Emerging  Leaders  Council 
for  the  ^'VVCA  of  Greater  Cleveland. 

Michael  Krayer  '06  was  named  Male 
Scholar  .Athlete  of  the  Year  by  the  Colonial 
.Athletic  .\ssoci3iion. 

Clifton  Owen  '06  is  a  residential  loan 

specialist  uiih  National  C;ii\  Mortgage. 

Richard  Sceiford  '06M  is  executive 

director  of  the  Carolina  Civic  Center  in 
Lumberton. 

Chris  Tice  '06  is  an  application 
developer  w  ith  Signals  technology  team  in 
Wilmington,  assisting  clients  in  the  creation 
of  custom  Web  applications. 


Weddings 

Sarah  L.  Tart  '86  and  Jeffrey  A 

Lacinski  vui.Vpril  15,2006. 

Gail  York  '95  and  Charles  Sutton  on 
Jan.  5.  2006.  Gail  received  an  educational 
specialist  degree  in  adult  education  from 
Appalachian  Slate  University  in  .August 
2006  She  plans  to  enroll  in  the  doctoral 
program  in  educational  leadership  at  .\SL  - 

Rosemary  Ferguson  '96  and  Todd 

R  Banks  on  May  13,  200e>-  Rosemar\-  is 
director  of  communications  of  Davidson 
Lnited  Methodist  Church- 


Jeffrey  C.  Dean  '97  and  Margaret 

E   O  Cont'r  on  June  10.  2006.  He  is  a 
marketing  representative  for  The  Hartford. 

Brandy  R.  Lichtenberger  '97  and 

David  Foster  on  May  13.  2006.  She  works  in 
owner  relations  for  Baker  Motor  Company 

in  Charleston.  S  C 

Michael  P.  Burke  '98  and  Emily  a 

W'eisenbach  on  Get.  8.  2006.  Michael  is  a 
litigation  associate  at  Cravaih.  Swainc  & 
Moore  in  New  York  City. 

Olivia  Goode  '98  and  Brian  McGarry 
on  July  19.  2006.  Olivia  is  an  adult  nurse 
practitioner  in  Reston.  Va. 

Thomas  C.  Hall  '98,  '06M  and 
Haley  Y.  Phillips  '99  on  Ma>  27. 

200b.  TC  is  a  business  banker  with  BB&T 
in  Rockingham,  and  Haley  is  a  teacher  in 
RiehiTtond  Couniv  Schools. 

Holy  HigginS  '99  and  Seth  Wilcher  on 
Dec.  11.  2005.  Holly  is  a  grant  manager  with 
the  Universitv  of  Gec»rgia  and  leaches  ai 

Georgia's  Technical  Colleges. 

Amanda  L.  Bost  '00,  '04M  and 

\ance  W.  Danielson  on  May  19.  2006. 
Amanda  is  a  clinical  regulator^'  specialist 
with  PPD  in  Wilmington 

Amy  L.  Goodwin  '00  and  Laurence 

L.  Miller  '05M  on  May  20-  2006  Amy 
is  a  clinical  research  associate  with  PPD  in 
Research  Triangle  Park,  and  Laurence  is 
pursing  a  PhD   in  behavioral  pharmacologv 
at  I'NC  Chapel  Hill. 

Michael  Kulawiak  '00  and  Helen  Than 
on  .April  1,  2006.  He  is  a  credit  policy  and 
procedure  coordinator  for  West  America. 

Jennifer  Stewart  '00  and  Christopher 
A   DiekscN  on  SepL  1 7.  2005  Jennifer  is 
clinical  regulator,  associate  with  .Adhere.x 
Technologies  Inc. 

Cynthia  L.  Stewart  '00  .md  John 

C.  Pearson  '00  >mi  March  18.  2005.  She 
IS  employed  by  Bank  of  .America,  and  he  is 
cmplovcd  by  Cintas. 

Ebony  Freeland  *01  and  Kevm  Brvam 

on  Sepi   "J,  200o   Ehonv  is  a  professional 
development  program  manager  for  the 
National  .Association  for  College  .Admission 
Counseling  in  N'irginia 

Lindsay  L.  Littell  '01  and  Matt  S. 

Weaver  '01  on  May  20.  200b   Lindsay  is 
an  outpatient  therapist  with  .AS.AR  and  Mall 
IS  an  assistant  vice  president  with  First 
Citizens  Bank   Thcv  reside  in  Moores\ille. 


Amanda  Darrigrand  '03 
and  Justin  Duffy  '03 


Heather  Elle" 


'^'"^berly  Melnick '02 

^.Winter  2007 


ALUMNOTES 


Amanda  E.  St.  Hilaire  '01  and  Nathan 

A.  Grubich  on  Sep.  10,  2005.  They  reside  in 
Ludingion,  Mich.  Amanda  is  the  owner  of 
Red  Door  GaIIer\'. 

Katherine  A.  Turpin  '01  and  Michael 

p.  Stokes  on  Feb-  18,  2006.  Katherine  is  a 
civil  service  employee  at  Camp  Lejeune. 

Emily  Baker  *02  and  Kristoffer  Parker 
on  Sept.  16.  2006.  Emily  is  a  registered 
nurse  with  Duke  University  Hospital. 

Shane  A.  Burke  '02  and  Blancaj. 

Tosado  on  June  17,  2006.  Shane  is  a 
financial  analyst  with  New  England  Pension 
Consultanis  in  Boston. 

Heather  Ellett  '02  and  wmiam  McNeil 
on  May  29,  2005.  Heather  is  an  ice-skating 
instructor  and  administrative  assistant  at 
Rick  Side  Ice  Arena  in  Gurnee,  HI. 

Heather  L.  Kozak  '02  and  Jason  M. 

Thornton  '03  on  July  2.  2006.  Heather  is 
the  aquarium  curator  at  Tybee  Island  Marine 
Science  Center,  and  Jason  is  a  mental  heahh 
assistant  with  Coastal  Harbor  Treatment 
Center. 

Mandy  Magrath  '02  and  Huw  d 

O'Callaghan  on  May  7,  2006.  Mandy 
graduated  in  May  2006  from  Florida  Slate 
University's  College  of  Law  and  is  an 
attorney  in  the  Public  Defender's  Office  in 
Tallahassee.  Fla. 

Kimberly  Melnick  '02  and  Harris 

Lineberger  on  Aug.  19,  2006.  She  is  a  junior 
trader  with  Bank  of  America  in  Charlotte, 

Mary  Ann  Smith  '02  and  Clinton  S. 

Roberson  '01  on  Sept.  30,  2006.  Mary 
Ann  ib  an  accountant  with  Earney  and 
Company  CPA,  and  Clinton  is  as  project 
manager  with  Intercoastal  Diving  Inc. 

Amanda  L.  Darrigrand  '03  and 

Justin  D.  Duffy  '03  on  Aug   20,  2005 

Amanda  is  an  administrative  assistant 
with  Financial  Freedom,  and  Justin  is  the 
manager  of  Hester  Farms.  They  reside  in 
Alpharetta.  Ga. 

Elizabeth  A.  Grissom  '03  and 
Jeremy  T.  Somers  '01,  '03M  on 

March  18,  2006.  Elizabeth  is  a  mortgage 
banker  with  RBC  Centura  Bank,  and  Jeremy 
is  a  senior  accountant  with  Dixon-Hughes, 
PLLC.  They  reside  in  Graham. 

Christina  W.  Smith  '03  and  Patrick 

Q,  Scheper  on  June  17.  2006.  Chrisima  is  a 
trust  officer  with  BB&T  in  Raleigh. 

Marcus  W.  Canady  '04  and  Melody 

E.  Jewell  on  Sept.  9,  2006.  Marcus  is  an 
accountant  with  Deloitte  and  Touche. 

Kimberly  L.  Hills  '04  and  Thomas 
E.  Carpenter  '02  on  June  24,  2006. 

Kimberly  is  a  doctoral  candidate  in  neuro- 
biology at  UNC-Chapel  Hill,  and  Thomas 
is  employed  by  Blue  Cross  Blue  Shield  of 
North  Carolina. 

Brianne  Owen  '04  and  Shawn  E. 

Williams  on  Aug.  12,  2006.  Brianne  is  an  audit 
associate  with  PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

Jessica  Rickert  '04  and  Forrest  N. 

GoodSOn  '05  on  Aug.  5,  2006.  Jessica  is 
a  fifth  grade  teacher  at  Lynn  Road  Elemen- 
tary School,  and  Forrest  is  a  business  analyst 
with  Glaxo  Smith  Kline. 

Ashley  M.  Breedlove  '05  and  Randy 

K.  Naleimaile  on  April  22,  2006,  Ashley  is 
the  deputy  clerk  of  superior  court  in  New 
Hanover  County 

Clifton  H.  Eddens  '05M  and 

Katherine  E.  Crowley  on  Sepi.  23,  2006. 
Clifton  manages  the  interventional  cardiol- 
ogy department  at  New  York- Presbyterian/ 


Winter  2007 


Weill  Cornell  Hospital.  He  also  plays  drums 
m  Off  the  Chan,  a  rock  band  he  formed  to 
play  benefits  for  medical  causes. 

Jason  T.  King  '05  and  Anna  P  Cauley 
on  June  24,  2006.  Jason  is  a  health/physi- 
cal education  teacher  with  Wayne  County 
Schools. 

Charles  B.  Rippetoe  '05  and  Emtly 

B.  Hands  on  Nov  5.  2005 

Lisa  A.  Spane  '05  and  John  B. 

Foster  '03  on  June  1 ,  2006.  Lisa  is 
employed  by  Cape  Fear  L>B/GYN,  and  John 
is  a  webmaster  with  USA  Attachments. 

Craig  A.  Warren  '05  and  Amy  E. 

Bruison  on  Aui;    I  2,  2006,  Craig  is  an 
accutinKini  wiih  Pitt.  Pcrrs-  and  Crone  Inc. 

Amber  Grogan  '06  and  Jason 

Hacker  '06  on  June  10,  2006. 


Births 


To  Haywood  A.  '87  and  Deborah 
Ridgely  Barnes  '89  twm  daughters, 

Emor\  Elizabeth  and  Mary  Milbourne,  on 
Dec.  5,  2005,  Ha^'wood  is  a  partner  in  the 
law  firm  of  Hunton  &  Williams,  LLP  in 
Charlotte. 

To  Lisa  Yoos  Council  '90  and  her 

husband  Da\id,  j  dauL^hicr,  Breannon  Mack- 
enzie, on  June  12,  2000.  Lisa  is  employed  by 
the  Wilson  County  Health  Department, 

Jo  Mark  C.  Worsley  '90  and  his  wife 

Tanis,  .1  son,  Noah,  on  April  3.  2006.  Mark 
was  promoted  to  sion-  manager  with  Target 
in  Elgin,  S.C, 

To  Laura  C.  Covington  '91  and  her 

husband  Joseph  Nnonan,  a  son,  Owen,  on 
Aug.  9.  2006,  Laura  is  a  Ladies  Professional 
Golf  Association  assistant  professional  at 
Pine  Lake  Country  Club  and  Queens 
University  in  Charlotte 

To  John  "Burt"  '93  and  Kristen 
Grady  Kilpatrick  III  '91 ,  a  son,  Lucas 

Christian,  on  June  20,  2006,  A  math  teacher 
with  New  Hanover  County  Schools,  Burt  is 
in  the  Principal  Fellows  Program  at  LNCW 
where  he  is  pursuing  a  Master  of  Science 
degree,  Kristen  leaches  chemistry  at  Coastal 
Carolina  Conimunii\'  College. 


To  Cammie  Parker  Viverette  '93, 

'95M  and  husband  Chris,  twins,  David 
Joseph  and  Kaylee  Grace,  on  Nov,  29,  2005. 

To  Lisa  Gallagher  Esposito  '94  and 

her  husband  James,  a  daughter,  .Alexandra 
Nicole,  on  Aug,  24,  2006. 

To  Drew  B.  '94  and  Debra  Moss 

Phillips  '96,  a  son,  Damon  Drew,  on 
Sept.  1 1 ,  2006,  Drew  is  the  owner  of  D&D 
Medical  in  Raleigh, 

To  Marcus  '96  and  Crystal  Parrish 

Smith  '95,  a  daughter,  Kinsley  Elizabeth, 
on  July  26,  2005.  Marcus  is  a  vice  president 
for  investment  banking  with  A.G.  Edwards, 
and  Crystal  is  a  stay-at-home  mom.  They 
reside  in  Richmond,  Va 

To  Rick  '95  and  Tiffani  Payne 

StinSOn  '99.  a  daughter,  Elizabeth  "Ella" 
\icioria,  on  Feb   7,  2005,  Rick  is  a  loan 
officer  with  Olympic  Mortgage  Consultants 
Inc.  in  Wilmington. 

To  Jeffrey  J.  '97  and  Kristen  Oeser 

Herrett  '02,  a  daughter,  Shelby  Clare, 
on  July  6.  2006,  Kristen  is  a  customer  care 
representative  with  Verizon  Wireless,  and 
Jeffrey  is  a  chef  with  Bald  Head  Island 

To  Nancy  Feeney  McGuire  '97  and 

her  husband  Brian,  a  son.  Hayden  Lee,  on 
July  8,  2006. 

To  Kristen  Freccia  Behm  '98  and 

her  husband  Chriiitophcr,  a  daughter, 
Josette  Catherine,  on  June  15,  2006,  Kristin 
is  a  senior  clinical  team  manager  with  PPD 
in  Wilmington. 

To  Krrstine  Ferrara  Carlson  '98  and 

her  husband  Chris,  a  son,  Matthew  Douglas, 
on  July  27,  2006,  Kristine  works  in  commu- 
nity relations  at  Blue  Cross  Blue  Shield 
of  North  Carolina. 

To  Chris  C.  '98  and  Roxanne 

ClariuS  Long  '95,  a  daughter.  Haley 
Elizabeth,  on  Aug.  15,  2006.  Chris  is  a 
supervisor  with  the  insurance  premium  tax 
unit  of  the  N,C-  Departmcni  of  Revenue, 
Roxanne  teaches  at  the  Goddard  School, 
They  reside  in  Raleigh, 

To  Maj.  Brent  Orr  '98  and  his  wife 
Erin,  a  son,  Rile\'  OBricn,  on  March  2, 
2006.  Brent  is  an  attack  helicopter 
battalion  executive  officer  with  the  U.S. 
Army  Aviation  Branch. 

To  Wendy  Royal  Cabral  '99  and  her 

husband  Kenny,  a  daughter.  Lenscy  Taylor, 
on  Jan.  29.  2006,  Wendy  is  the  principal  at 
North  Duplin  Elementary  School. 


To  April  Barefoot  Tisher  '99  and  her 

husband  Christopher,  a  son,  Nicholas 
Christopher,  on  Sept,  22.  2006. 

To  Ryan  K.  '00  and  Elite  Maldonado 

Houghton  '01,  a  son,  Kristopher  Jose,  on 

Feb.  5.  2006, 

To  Melissa  Sumner  Rountree  '00 

and  her  husband  Kenneth,  a  daughter, 
Abigail  Paige,  on  June  20,  2006,  Melissa 
is  the  assistant  business  manager  at  Rivers 
Correctional  Institution  in  Winton, 

To  Meredith  Moore  Steadman  '01 

and  her  husband  Gary,  a  daughter,  Kathryn 
Blair,  on  Dec.  17,  2005,  Meredith  teaches  in 
Chesapeake  Public  Schools. 

To  Troy  M.  Coughlin  '02  and  his  wife 
Karla.  a  son.  Alec  Kristopher,  on  June  18, 
2006.  Troy  is  a  network  administrator  with 
Consolidated  Apparel  Group  in  Rouses 
Point,  N,Y, 

To  George  T.  '02  and  Julie  Scott 

Thorne  '99,  a  daughter.  Greyson  Marie, 
on  Jan.  6.  2006,  George  is  president  of 
Thome  Realty  Inc.  in  Rocky  Mount. 

To  Chad  N.  '03  and  Jodi  Francis 

Leary  '02.  a  daughter,  Jilhan  Taylor,  on 
April  I  2,  2005.  Chad  is  a  science  teacher 
and  athletic  coach  ai  Manteo  High  School, 
and  Jodi  is  a  nurse  case  manager  with  the 
Dare  County  Health  Department. 

To  Matthew  J.  Currin  '03M  and  his 

wile  Shannon,  a  son,  Hayden  James,  on 
July  2,  2006.  Matthew  was  promoted  to  chief 
financial  officer  at  Cape  Fear  Farm  Credit. 

To  Matthew  G.  '03  and  Tosha 
Burchette  Willard  '03,  a  daughter. 

Bailey  Grace,  on  March  31,  2006.  Matthew 
is  an  outside  salesman  with  the  Contractor 
Yard  m  Wiimington- 

To  Summer  Talbert  Safrit  '04  and 

her  husband  Sleffie.  a  daughter,  Mia  Lynn, 
Sept.  2,  2006. 

To  Eli  '04  and  Heidi  Belcher 

ThompSOn'04.  a  son,  Asher.  on  Feb.  3, 
2005.  Eli  is  a  graphic  design  artist  with  Im- 
age Monster, 

To  Lee  '05,  '06M  and  Catherine 
Hinton  Casteen  '00.  a  daughter. 

Natalie  Claire,  on  May  18.  2006.  Lee  is  a 
staff  accountant  with  Ernst  &  Young  LLP  in 
Raleigh.  They  reside  in  Holly  Springs. 

To  Justin  M.  '06  and  Mariah  Coburn 

Hayes  '05.  a  son.  Madden  Dixon,  on 
June  15,  2006,  Justin  is  employed  by 
Winston  Salem  Health  Care  Pharmacy.  The 
famil)'  resides  in  Winston  Salem. 


Deaths 


Walter  M.  Clewis '73died.Aug.  1,2006 
Jesse  L.  Hayes  Jr.  '82  died  July  24, 2006. 
Jamie  C.  Albright  '01  died  Aug  18, 2006. 


Friends 


Derrick  A.  Sherman  9i  died  Aug  31, 

2006-  UNCWs  Sherman  Emerging  Scholar 
Lecture  Series  was  established  in  honor  of 
him  and  his  late  wife,  Virginia. 

John  A.  Marts,  a  professor  of  accounting 
in  the  Cameron  School  of  Business,  died  on 
Oct,  1.2006. 


Houghton 


UNCW  Magazine 


29 


Alumna  and 

fornier  admissions 

counselor  climbs  higher 

in  education  career  as 

Assistant  to  the 
President  at  UMES 

by  Andrea  Weaver 


nspired  by  the  example  of  several  role  models 
'at  UNCW,  Wilmington  native  Rolanda  Burney  "99 
has  built  a  successful  career  in  higher  education.  She  now 
serves  as  the  special  assistant  to  President  Thelma  B.  Thomp- 
son at  the  University  of  Mar\'land  Eastern  Shore  (UMES). 

After  graduating  from  UNC-Chapel  Hill  with  a  bachelor's 
degree  in  English,  Burney  returned  home  to  Wilmington  and 
took  a  job  in  retail. 

"My  real  interest  lay  in  public  relations,  so  I  sought  oppor- 
tunities to  learn  more  about  the  field  and  obtained  an 
internship  at  UNCW,"  she  recalls.  "I  worked  with  Mimi 
Cunningham  in  uni\crsit\'  relations  and  with  Joe  Browning  in 
sports  information. " 

With  their  encouragement,  Burney  applied  for  a  position  as  a 
UNCW  admissions  counselor  and  landed  the  job.  Her  super- 
visor encouraged  Burney  to  enhance  her  skills  as  a  researcher 
and  writer  by  going  to  graduate  school.  She  completed  her 
master's  degree  in  English  in  1999. 

"UNCW  helped  me  discover  who  I  am,  and  gave  me  entree 
into  the  world  of  higher  education,"  Burney  said.  "I  had  good 
mentors  there  who  ha\e  stayed  in  contact  with  me." 

She  left  UNCW  to  serve  as  assistant  dean  of  admissions  at  the 
University  of  Virginia.  She  moved  from  there  to  Livingstone 
College  in  Salisbun,;  where  she  was  first  dean  of  enrollment 
management  and.  later,  the  associate  vice  president  for  enroll- 
ment management,  liurnev  acce|Hed  her  current  position  at 
UMES  in  ]ul\  200(-i. 

More  than  4,000  students  attend  UMES,  Maryland's  his- 
torically black  1890  land-grant  institution.  UMES  emphasizes 
baccalaureate  and  graduate  programs  in  the  liberal  arts,  health 
professions,  sciences,  and  teacher  etliu.uion  The  iini\ersit\  is 
coinniillcd  lo  niecliiig  regional  economic  dcvelopnienl  needs. 


statewide  workforce  development  needs,  the  international 
development  priorities  of  the  nation  and  commercialization 
and  entrepreneurial  \entures  of  the  universit);  through  engage- 
ment activities  and  partnerships. 

"We  do  a  great  job  with  all  students, "  Burney  said,  "but 
take  special  care  to  encourage  students  who  have  burgeon- 
ing potential." 

As  special  assistant  to  the  president,  she  has  many  signifi- 
cant responsibilities.  Burney  series  as  a  representative  for 
the  president  as  requested,  responds  to  verbal  and  written 
communications,  drafts  letters  and  proposals,  serves  as 
secretary  to  the  Board  of  Visitors,  the  Executive  Council 
and  the  E.xecutive  Cabinet,  coordinates  executive  leadership 
training  and  works  with  the  President's  Committee  on  Hon- 
orarv-  Degrees  to  identify  and  research  potential  candidates, 
among  other  duties. 

One  of  her  most  exciting  assignments  has  been  to  attend 
meetings  on  Capitol  Hill  with  Dr.  Thompson  on  behalf  of  the 
Council  of  the  1890  Universities.  "We  met  with  several  key 
officials  in  Washington  to  request  assistance  for  equitv  lund- 
ing  for  the  land-grant  universities. "  she  said.  'It  was  exciting, 
because  this  group  of  college  presidents  and  administrators 
really  revealed  to  me  another  side  of  higher  education  admin- 
istration, and  I  felt  as  il  we're  truK'  making  a  dillerence." 

L'NCW  nurtured  Burne\'s  interest  m  lifelong  learning.  She 
has  applied  for  graduate  school  at  L'MES  to  pursue  a  doctor- 
ate in  organirational  leadership  and  management.  In  her  rare 
spare  time,  Burnc\  cnjo\s  \isitiiig  Wilmington  lo  see  LimiK 
and  liiends. 

"I  am  proud  of  UNCW  and  honored  to  he  an  alumna, "  she 
said  "1  like  to  tell  people  that  I'm  a  mo\er.  a  shaker  and  a 
wa\e  maker!  " 


30      UNCW  Magazine 


Winter  2007 


maasBsasBBOBi 


I  or  decades  of  UNCW  classes  to  come,  the  name  James 
Fulcher  '02  will  be  associated  with  innovative  art.  This  fall, 
the  artist's  aquatic  creations  were  unveiled  as  a  permanent  fix- 
ture in  the  new  Herbert  and  Syhaa  Fisher  Student  Center. 

"We  needed  to  make  a  significant  visual  statement  given  the 
grandeur  of  the  space.  James'  work  is  the  perfect  addition," 
commented  University  Union  Director  Carolyn  Farley. 

Interestingly,  before  the  reveal,  few  people  were  aware  of 
Fulcher's  talent.  He  said,  "I  never  took  any  studio  art  classes  in 
college.  None  of  my  professors  ever  knew  1  did  this." 

Fulcher,  who  graduated  with  a  communication  studies  degree, 
first  began  "whittling  sea  creatures  out  of  wood"  in  the  mid- 
1990s  during  his  four-year  stint  in  the  army.  "When  I  was  in 
the  woods,  I  would  carve  relief  designs,  and  they  made  me  feel 
like  I  was  back  at  home,"  he  said. 

Most  of  Fulcher's  designs  are  inspired  by  his  hometown, 
Atlantic,  N.C.,  where  for  over  100  years  his  family  has  been 
part  of  the  commercial  fishing  industry. 

"I  used  to  watch  old  fishermen  tell  stories  and  whittle  and 
when  they  were  done  talking,  they  would  give  you  a  beauti- 
ful pelican  or  fish.  Watching  them  made  me  analyze  things 
around  me  and  go,  'I  could  make  something  out  of  that.'  Now, 
this  is  how  I  express  myself  creatively,"  he  explained. 

Fulcher  said  the  pieces  he  created  for  the  Fisher  Student  Cen- 
ter are  "fashioned  out  of  old  surfboards  beyond  repair"  which 
he  chisels  with  a  knife  and  then  paints  with  vibrant  acr^'lic 
paints  in  his  home  garage  overlooking  the  water. 

"My  art  definitely  has  to  do  with  my  experience  at  UNCW.  I 
shaped  these  pieces  by  envisioning  the  seascapes  and  the  surf 
I  enjoyed  when  I  was  here,"  remarked  the  avid  surfer.  Fulcher 
now  resides  in  Cedar  Island,  from  which  he  commutes  20  min- 
utes daily  by  boat  to  work  as  an  electrical  technician  with  the 
U.S.  Department  of  Defense  and  Northrop  Grumman. 

Regarding  his  contribution  to  the  Fisher  Student  Center, 
Fulcher  said,  "The  whole  experience  is  very  special  to  me.  I 
get  attached  to  every  piece.  After  spending  40  to  60  hours  with 
each  one,  it's  like  giving  up  my  child. 

"This  is  my  way  of  showing  my  appreciation  to  UNCW,"  said 
Fulcher.  "I  loved  my  years  here.  This  school  has  really  been 
instrumental  in  all  of  my  success.  I  owe  them  a  lot." 


treasures  , 
revealed 

in  old  surfboaras 

by  Joy  C.  Davis  '07 


EZach  sea  creature  and  coral  reef  scene  James 
Fulcher  '02  created  for  the  Fisher  Student  Union 
display  was  specifically  crafted  to  "reflect  the 
indigenous  population  of  the  local  beaches  near 
UNCW."  Blue  crab,  sailfish  and  flounder  are  just 
a  few  of  the  marine  animals  Included. 


Winter  2007 


Chair 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86.  '94M 91 0.792.0805 

donis.noe.smith@morganstanley.com 

Vice  Chair 

Jason  Wheeler '99.  '03M 910.231.8887 

jason@pathfinderinvestments.com 

Secretary 

Beth  Terry  '00 910.509.2000 

bterry@banl<ofwilmington.com 

Treasurer 

Marl<  Tyler '87 910.313.3333 

mtyler@bankofwilmington.com 

Past  Chair 

Ed  Vosnock'71  910.675.2788 

vosmus1@cs.com 

Board  Members 

Jennifer  Adams  'OOM 910.799.5878 

Sherry  Broome  '01 M 91 0.799.3678 

Crystal  Caison  '84 910.790.2250 

James  Carroll  '90 919.781.9470 

Cara  Costello  '97,  ■03M 910.772.6993 

DruFarrar'73 910.392.4324 

Kimberly  Wiggs  Gamlin  '90 919.989.8221 

Patrick  Gunn  '00 770.783.0333 

Enoch  Hasberry  III  '98 910.347.2612 

Gayle  Hayes '89 910.791.1862 

Trudy  Maus  '91 .  '97M 910.793.4298 

Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 910.431.2692 

Marcus  Smith  '96 804.864.4861 

Kelly  Stevens '84 910.686.4372 

Robert  Warren  '74 910.395.5842 

Patnck  Whitman  '05 910.815.6906 

African  American  Graduates  Association 

Gia  Long  '91 910.617.5600 

Gia.long@vKilm.ppdi.com 

Cameron  School  of  Business  Chapter 

Sarah  Hall  Cam  '99,  '05M 910.270.1512 

sarah.cain@amencanhm.com 

Cape  Fear  Chapter 

Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97 910.297.0752 

doc@ec.rr.com 

Florida  Chapters 
Orlando 

Kevin  Snyder  '98 386.323.8806 

snydee7c@erau.edu 

Ft.  Lauderdale 

Rich  Dzicek  '89 954.568.4600 

rich@infinitytelecomconsulting.com 

Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 

Jams  Norns  '81  910.509.9608 

finorris@earthlink.net 

Past  Chair's  Council 

Tom  Lament  '80 910.392.3033 

Tom.lamont@boysandgirlshomesofnc.org 


UNO  Wilmington  Alumni  golf  outing  at  Echo  Farms  Golf  Course. 


Uhiversitv& 


UNIVERSITY 


rsity 

OF  NORTH 


Alumni 


CAROLINA  WILMINGTON 


January 


March 


13 

Alumni  Association  Board 

of  Directors  Meeting 

13 

Men's  Basketball  Pregame  Social 

17 

Wilmington  College  Alumni  Luncti 

17 

Wilmington  Concert  Association 

Bulgarian  State  Opera: 

Puccini's  Turandot  ■* 

26 

Arts  in  Action:  Tempo  Libre  * 

Thalian  Hall 

25-27 

Cultural  Arts  Building 

Inaugural  Celebration 

6  Wilmington  Concert  Association 

Jonathan  Biss.  piano  * 

19  Leadership  Lecture  Series 
Edward  O  Wilson  - 

'The  Future  of  Life"  *  7  p.m. 

20  Arts  in  Action 

Joe  Goode  Perfonnance  Group  * 


April 


Fehruarv 


2 

North  Carolina  Symphony  * 

9 

Alumni  Awards  and  Scholarship 

Endowment  Gala 

10-11 

Homecoming 

10 

Men's  Basketball  Pregame  Social 

14 

Arts  in  Action:  Shemekia  Copeland  ■* 

19 

Leadership  Lecture  Senes 

Charies  Fishman  - 

"The  Walmart  Effect"  *  7  p.m. 

21 

Wilmington  College  Alumni  Lunch 

22 

Wilmington  Concert  Association 

14 


20 


26 


May 


31 


Arts  in  Action:  Stefon  Hams  * 
"Afncan  Tarantella:  Dances  with  Duke" 

North  Carolina  Symphony  * 
Bnan  Reagin,  violin 

Alumni  Golf  Tournament 
Magnolia  Greens 


Nortfi  Carolina  Symphony  * 
Yevgeny  Sudbin,  piano 


Moscow  Festival  Ballet's  Don  Quixote  * 


*  All  perfomiances  are  at  8  p.m.  unless  otherevise 
indicated.  Staned  events  are  held  in  Kenan 
Auditonum.  Events  may  require  admission  charges 
or  reservations.  For  tickets  and  additional 
information,  call  910.962.3500  or  800.732.3643. 
or  visit  www.uncw.edu/arts. 


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14TH  Annual 


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Get  your  foursome  together,  and  join  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
for  a  fun-filled  day  during  the  14th  annual  Cape  Fear  Golf  Classic. 

Thursday,  April  26     XS>/     Magnolia  Greens  Golf  Plantation     VO/     Registration:  Noon     \^f     Shotgun  Start:  1  p.m. 

Format:  Captain's  choice  using  1 0  percent  of  team's  total  tiandicap. 


Individuals:  $140 
Teams:  $550 

•  Includes  cart  and  greens  fee,  range  balls, 
alumni  goodie  bag,  Chick-fil-A^  lunch, 
course  beverages  and  dinner 

Gold  Sponsors:  $750 

•  Includes  team  pacl<age  plus  greenside 
signage  for  your  business  and  a  table  for 
promo  items  during  registration  and 
awards  dinner 

Teal  Sponsors:  $850 

•  Includes  team  package  plus  tee  signage 
for  your  business,  table  for  promo  items 
during  registration  and  awards  dinner 
and  radio  and  print  advertising 

Tee  Sponsors:  $250 

•  Signage  on  tee 

Cart  Sponsors:  $200 

•Signage  on  green  or  cart 

Deadline  for  entries  and  sponsorships  is  March  30. 

Chance  to  win  a  two-year  lease 
on  a  2007  Hummer  from 
Rippy  Automotive! 


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Team  Captain 

Team  Name 

Address 


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State. 


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Phone. 


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Handicap. 
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UNCW  Alumni  Association  Member? 

Individual  Entry  Fee  (SI  40) 

Team  Entry  Fee  (S550) 

Corporate  Gold  Sponsorship  ($750)  Corporate  Name 

Corporate  Teal  Sponsorship  ($850)  Corporate  Name 

Tea  Sponsor  ($250)  Sponsor  Name 

Green  or  Cart  Sponsor  ($200)  Sponsor  Name 


Make  checks  payable  to  UNCW  Alumni  Association  and  mail  to  601  S.  College  Rd..  Wilmington,  NO  28403-5913. 

Call  91 0.962.2684  for  details,  or  visit  www.  uncw.edu/alumni 

All  proceeds  benefit  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association  Scholarship  Program. 

*ln  the  event  of  inclement  weather,  all  entnes  and  sponsorships  will  be  considered  a  donation. 


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University  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington  magazine 

UNCW 

features 
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STUDENTS  EMPOWERED 
Internships  build  confidence 


KNOWLEDGE  AND 
TECHNOLOGY  CONVERGE 

Dazzling  opportunities 
for  learning 


THE  JOURNEY  OF  LIFE 

Learning,  jnendship.  jun 


departments 

2-11  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

21-23  GIVING  MATTERS 

24-25  ALUMNI  NEWS 

26  CHAPTER  NEWS 

27-30  ALUMNOTES 


On  the  coven 

Students  take  in  a  lecture 
at  ttie  Computer  Information 
Systems  (CIS)  Building's 
Financial  Markets  Room 
at  UNC  Wilmington. 

Pholo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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As  1  write  this,  the  campus  is  kish  with  spring  color  -  fuchsia  and  crimson  azaleas,  white 
Cherokee  roses,  pink  cherry  blossoms  and  lacy  cream  dogwoods.  Witnessing  firsthand  the 
beauty  of  the  campus  were  members  of  the  2007  freshman  class  who  visited  March  31.  Ne.xt 
year's  class  of  about  1,950  freshmen  promises  to  be  the  best  ever,  with  increases  in  average  SATs 
and  high  school  GPAs.  We  are  also  pleased  to  see  more  students  from  our  eight-county  service 
region  applying,  being  accepted  and  enrolling  at  UNCW. 

This  has  been  an  extraordinary  spring  for  UNC  Wilmington.  The  university  has  been  forever 
changed  with  the  opening  of  the  first-class  Cultural  Arts  Building  and  its  performance  venues 
and  gallery  space.  The  Computer  Information  Systems  Building  is  operational,  complete  with 
ticker  tape  in  the  trading  room.  Admissions  is  now  m  a  renovated  Hinton  James  Hall,  where 
campus  tours  originate  at  10  a.m.  and  2  p.m.  weekdays.  In  August,  600  students  will  move  into 
the  new  Seahawk  Landing  apartments,  and  we  will  break  ground  for  the  new  $31  million  School 
of  Nursing  Building. 

Spring  has  been  extraordinary  in  another  way  -  a  surge  of  contributions  from  generous  donors. 
This  magazine  has  more  details  about  several  wonderful  gifts,  but  let  me  single  out  two.  Thanks 
to  Mark  Griffis  and  David  Robertson,  every  academic  department  now  has  an  endowed  scholar- 
ship. Their  $1  million  gift  raised  their  total  contributions  to  UNCW  to  more  than  $1.6  million. 

BB&T  Corporation  made  a  gift  of  more  than  $1  million  to  establish  the  Moral  Foundations  of 
Capitalism  program,  which  includes  the  BB&T  Global  Capitalism  Lecture  Series  in  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business.  The  gift  will  support  the  BB&T  Student  Managed  Investment  Fund,  allowing 
finance  majors  and  MBA  students  to  invest  significant  real  dollars  as  they  learn  how  to  manage 
stocks  and  bonds. 

Such  donor  investments  in  UNCW  are  shaping  our  campus  into  a  remarkable  center  for 
education,  discovery,  outreach  and  enlightenment.  We  are  in  the  early  stages  of  a  comprehen- 
sive campaign,  which  is  about  much  more  than  money.  The  campaign  is  a  strategy  to  position 
UNCW  as  the  highest  quality,  mid-size,  masters  university  in  the  state.  We  intend  to  be  the  ideal 
alternative  to  the  mega  flagship  university.  We  are  grateful  to  all  of  our  donors  and  supporters 
for  helping  us  reach  our  goal. 

As  we  work  to  give  our  students  the  most  powertul  learning  experience  possible,  we  have  not 
overlooked  the  importance  of  ensuring  access  to  higher  education  for  those  of  limited  economic 
means.  We  have  announced  a  new  financial  aid  program  called  Seahawks  SOAR  that  will  allow 
at  least  500  students  to  attend  UNCW  at  little  cost  to  them.  The  financial  aid  package  is  a 
creative  mix  of  federal  and  state  grants,  scholarships  and  loans,  and  a  portion  of  tuition  increase 
dollars  designated  for  this  purpose  by  student  members  of  the  tuition  increase  committee. 

Throughout  this  issue,  you  will  learn  of  the  many  great  things  happening  at  UNC  Wilmington. 
As  always,  1  encourage  your  calls,  letters  and  e-mails,  and  appreciate  your  continued  support  for 
this  great  university. 


All  the  best. 


Rosemary  DePaolo 
Chancellor 


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During  an  emergency,  minutes  spent 
locating  tine  person  In  distress  could 
mean  tlie  difference  between  life  and 
death.  Now,  with  new  technology  and 
a  strong  partnership  with  New  Hanover 
County,  an  emergency  call  to  91 1 
provides  the  caller's  location  at  UNCW 
down  to  the  room  number. 

In  February  2007,  the  campus  E-911 
system  went  online,  connecting  directly 
to  the  county  emergency  call  center. 
When  a  dispatcher  answers  a  91 1  call 
from  UNCW,  the  system  automatically 
identifies  the  location.  Including  street 
address,  building  name  and  room  num- 
ber. It  also  provides  Geographic  Informa- 
tion Systems  (GIS)  maps  to  police,  fire 
or  EMS  with  the  fastest  response  route. 

"We  are  the  only  entity  in  the  county  that 
can  provide  this  level  of  detailed  Informa- 
tion," said  Bill  Vereen,  director  of  tele- 
communications. "Our  system  Is  a  model 
for  other  campuses.  This  state-of-the-art 
technology  ensures  the  highest  level  of 
safety  and  emergency  response  for  our 
campus  community." 

The  four-year,  $90,000  implementation 
required  assigning  street  addresses  to 
numerous  campus  buildings,  install- 
ing and  testing  hardware  and  software, 
manually  entering  system  data,  training 
personnel  and  assigning  a  physical  loca- 
tion to  6,300  campus  phone  numbers. 


2007  Razor  Walker  Award  recipients,  left  to  right,  back  row: 

George  Koseruba,  James  Wallace,  Walter  Anderson. 

Seated,  left  to  rigtit:  Robyn  Render,  Millie  Ravenel  and  Elsie  Leak 


Honorees  share  unwavering  commitment 
to  children  and  youth 


The  Razor  Walker  Awards,  presented 
annually  by  the  Watson  School  ol 
liducation,  recognized  in  .\pnl  si-\ 
individuals  for  their  vision,  tenacily, 
courage  and  sacrifice.  Their  willing- 
ness to  walk  the  "razors  edge"  is 
making  a  difference  ever\'  da\"  in  the 
li\  cs  of  North  Caixtlma's  children  and 
N'outh.  The  2007  honorees  are: 

Walter  C.  Anderson,  a  retired 

engineer  who  \olunteers  al  souih- 
port  Elementary  School; 
George  M.  Koseruba  a  pedia- 
trician who  woiLeil  Willi  the  New 
I  laiuner  C  oiinl\  lleallli  ncparmicnt 
in  the  U)40s  to  set  up  clinics  to 
pnnide  infant  care  and  iniinuniza- 
iions  for  children  from  poor  families; 
Elsie  C.  Leak,  associate  supeiln- 
Icndenl  lor  curriculum  and  school 
iclorm  lor  the  stale  l")e|iartmenl  ol 
rublic   Inslruclion   who   loughl    to 


close  the  achievement  gaps  for  North 
Carolina  students; 

Millie  Ravenel,  founder  of  the  N.C. 

Center  lor  International  Under- 
standing at  LINC  Chapel  Hill  that 
coordinates  North  Carolina  in  the 
World,  the  statewide  K-12  global 
education  moxcmeni; 
Robyn  R.  Render,  vice  president 
Ku  mioiniation  resources  and  ehiel 
mlormalion  ollicer  ol  the  l^NC 
sxslem  who  works  to  ensure  that  all 
ol  the  states  universilv  students  are 
prepared  to  live  in  a  dixerse.  global, 
liigliU  icclinological  conimunity; 
James  Wallace,  founder  and  chief 
executive  ollicer  ol  Intracoasial  Really 
which  launched  the  non-prolit  Teach- 
er's I  uikI  111  200t  to  ,iwaid  giants  lo 
public  and  prixate  elementarx  school 
teachers  to  purchase  materials  for 
their  classrooms. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Tuition  increase  offers  500  students 

opportunity  to 


Beginning  fall  2007,  the  Seahawks  Sup- 
port Opportunity  Access  and  Respon- 
sibility (SOAR)  program  will  guarantee 
to  meet  the  financial  aid  needs  of  500 
students  whose  families"  income  falls 
within  a  range  of  up  to  one  and  a  half 
times  the  poverty  level  as  defined  by  the 
federal  government. 

Students  are  often  weary  of  tuition 
increases,  but  the  UNCW  Student  Gov- 
ernment Association  (SGA)  believed 
so  strongly  in  the  potential  value  of 
Seahawks  SOAR,  they  unanimously  ap- 
proved the  resolution  and  accompany- 
ing raise  in  tuition. 


"We  were  all  reluctant  to  vote  for  any 
tuition  increase  until  we  saw  this  pro- 
gram," noted  Kaitlin  Helms,  former 
student  body  vice  president. 

Seahawks  SOAR  is  funded  by  $81  of 
the  2007-08  tuition  increase  of  $192  for 
in-state  and  $220  for  out-of-state  stu- 
dents. According  to  the  SGA  resolution, 
the  landmark  program  is  a  "giant  step 
for  UNCW,  in  that  it  will  allow  us  to 
provide  100  percent  of  the  financial  aid 
needed  for  four  years  to  our  university's 
most  disadvantaged  students." 

UNCW  is  one  of  approximately  40 
universities  nationwide  offering  such 
a  program.  SOAR  is  just  one  way  the 
university  is  responding  to  the  fact  that 


SOAR 


more  than  half  of  UNCWs  total  enroll- 
ment qualifies  for  some  form  of  finan- 
cial aid. 

"If  you  can  get  into  UNCW,  we  will 
provide  the  resources  for  you  and  help 
you  finish  college,"  said  Helms.  "It  is 
not  only  money.  The  plan  provides  a 
faculty  mentor  relationship,  tutoring 
resources,  a  personal  financial  aid  advi- 
sor and  other  incentives  to  both  make 
the  grade  and  graduate  in  four  years. 

"This  program  could  determine  il  stu- 
dents go  to  college  at  all.  1  will  gladly 
pay  additional  tuition  for  someone  else 
who  might  not  otherwise  be  able  to  go 
to  college,"  said  Helms. 


students  of  UNCW's  Theatre  Department 
present  the  very  first  production  of  Tom 
Shoppard's  "15-Minute  Hamlet"  in  the 
mainstage  theatre  during  the  grand  opening  of 
UNC  Wilmington's  Cultural  Arts  Building. 


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showcasing  the  cultural  arts 
with  special  performances  and 
exhibits,  a  private  reception 
and  public  tours  marked  the 
inauguration  of  the  UNCW 
Cultural  Arts  Building  in 
January.  The  building  is  home 
to  the  departments  of  music, 
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performs  July  28 

This  year's  Carolina  Ballet  Summer  Intensive  and  Residency  at  UNCW 
will  culminate  in  a  premiere  performance  by  the  internationally  acclaimed 
company  Saturday,  July  28  at  Kenan  Auditorium. 

The  celebration  will  begin  with  a  private  pre-performance  reception 
at  7  p.m.,  followed  by  a  premiere  performance  by  the  Carolina  Ballet  at  8 
p.m.  and  will  conclude  with  a  post-performance  dessert  reception  with 
the  artists.  To  attend  the  performance  and  dessert  reception,  tickets  are 
$25  to  S32  for  reserved  seating,  $12  for  students  or  free  to  UNCW  stu- 
dents with  valid  ID. 

The  Raleigh-based  Carolina  Ballet  was  launched  in  1997,  under  the 
direction  of  Artistic  Director  Robert  Weiss,  former  principal  dancer  for 
the  New  York  City  Ballet.  Internationally  recognized  for  his  creative  and 
energetic  choreography,  Weiss,  in  a  few  short  years,  turned  Carolina 
Ballet  into  one  of  the  top-10  ballet  companies  in  the  country. 

Tickets  to  this  premiere  performance  can  be  purchased  at  the  Kenan 
Auditorium  Box  Office,  910-962-3500  or  800-732-3643.  More  informa- 
tion is  available  at  www.uncw.edu/arts. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


trimming  the  trans  fats 

CAMPUS    DINING    CONVERTS    TO    NEW    OIL 


by  Brenda  Riegel 

This  spring,  all  university  campus  din- 
ing facilities  converted  to  a  zero  grams 
trans  fat  fr)'er  oil  (defined  by  the  FDA 
as  0.5  grams  per  serving  or  less).  This 
decision  was  made  as  part  of  campus 
dinings  ongoing  commitment  to  pro- 
viding healthy  options  and  m  response 
to  research  showing  students  are  more 
concerned  than  ever  with  their  intake  of 
trans  fats. 


Campus  dining  worked  with  suppliers, 
dietitians  and  chefs  to  identif)'  an  oil 
that  provides  the  same  great  taste  stu- 
dents prefer,  hut  m  a  non-hydrogenated 
com  and  sunflower  oil  version  contain- 
ing zero  grams  of  trans  fats. 

"We  are  committed  to  identifying  and 
providing  a  wide  range  of  choices  to 
help  our  students  manage  their  con- 
sumption of  trans  fats  and  saturated 
fats,"  said  JP  Fesperman,  director  of 
campus  dining.  "After  an  in-depth  re- 
view, it's  clear  that  this  new  oil  offers  the 
best  combination  of  value,  performance, 
tasle  and  health  profile." 


Some  of  the  other  healthy  options  of- 
fered by  campus  dining  include  vegetar- 
ian entrees,  sushi,  low-fat  and  fat-free 
dressings  and  grab-and-go  salads  and 
wraps.  The  Campus  Dish  nutritional 
informational  kiosk  located  inside  Wag- 
oner Dining  Hall  provides  nutritional 
information  for  each  day's  menu  items. 

Other  nutritional  infomiation  and  health 
tips  are  available  on  the  "fresh  and 
healthy"  section  of  the  campus  dining 
Web  site,  www.uncw.edu/dining/. 


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Community  members  as  well  as  students,  faculty  and  staff  may 
apply  for  a  passport  and  have  their  photos  taken  on  the  campus 
of  UNC  Wilmington.  In  October  2006,  the  university  was  designated 

as  a  regional  passport  application  acceptance  agent  by  the  U.S. 
Department  of  State,  only  the  second  UNC  campus  to  be  selected. 


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le  university  encourages  international 
'educational  experiences.  Obtaining  a 
passport  is  one  of  the  first  steps  toward 
such  a  journey  to  any  foreign  country. 
This  is  especially  true  in  light  of  new 
regulations  requiring  all  persons,  in- 
cluding U.S.  citizens,  traveling  by  air 
between  the  United  States  and  Canada, 
Mexico,  Central  and  South  America, 
the  Caribbean,  and  Bermuda  to  present 
a  valid  passport. 

The  UNCW  passport  office  is  centrally 
located  on  campus  in  the  Auxiliary  Ser- 
vices Department  in  the  Warwick  Center, 
where  university  ID  cards  are  issued. 


e  passport  agency  is  a  natural  fit  for 
us,  said  Richard  Fauson,  director  of 
auxiliar)'  services.  "We  already  take  pho- 
tographs and  issue  identification  cards. 
Now,  we  can  provide  even  more  services 
to  our  students,  the  university  as  a  whole, 
our  community  and  region." 

Br}'an  Foster  '05  is  a  computer  program- 
mer at  the  university  and  was  one  of  the 
first  people  to  apply  for  a  passport  through 
the  UNCW  office.  He  found  the  process 
extremely  convenient. 

"It  can  be  hard  to  get  downtown  during 
the  regular  9  to  5  hours,"  Foster  said. 
"For  students,  faculty  and  staff,  it's  so 
easy  to  just  run  across  campus  during 
lunch  or  a  break  between  classes  and 
take  care  of  everything." 


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Wilmington-area  residents  are  also  finding 
UNCW  a  convenient  place  to  apply  for  a 
passport,  and  the  word  is  spreading. 

"AAA  is  sending  people  to  our  office 
for  passports,  as  well  as  PPD  and  North 
Carolina  Rep.  Mike  McInt}Te"s  office," 
said  Sandy  Ellington,  UNCW  One  Card 
manager. 

Unlike  the  downtown  post  office,  the 
only  other  passport  office  in  the  city,  no 
appointments  are  necessary  at  UNCW. 
The  UNCW  passport  office  is  open  8  a.m. 
to  4  p.m.  Monday  through  Friday.  More 
information  is  available  at  www.uncw. 
edu/ba/onecard/passports.htm  or 
910.962.2008. 


SUMMER  2007  UNCW  Magazine 


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Melissa  Milstead 


Anna  Raynor 


Milstead  exemplifies  scholar-athlete 

Melissa  Milstead  received  numerous  accolades  as  a  student-athlete. 
For  the  second  consecutive  year,  she  w/as  named  the  CAA's  Women's 
Swimming  Scholar  Athlete  of  the  Year  She  was  the  2006-07  recipient 
of  UNCW's  Chancellor's  Cup  Award  for  Academic  Excellence. 

Milstead  won  first  place  in  the  Undergraduate  Research  Paper  Divi- 
sion at  the  Technology  and  Social  Sciences  Annual  Conference  in  Las 
Vegas.  Her  presentation  was  titled  "Environmental  Education  Curricu- 
lum to  Accompany  K-2  Field  Trips  to  Airlie  Gardens  and  the  Benefits 
of  Environmental  Education  at  the  Elementary  Level." 

Her  paper,  which  included  input  from  local  first  grade  teachers  and 
the  Airlie  Gardens  environmental  education  office,  will  be  the  only  stu- 
dent paper  published  in  the  group's  bi-annual  journal  In  January  2008. 

A  three-time  recipient  of  the  CAA  Commissioner's  Award  and  Golden 
Seahawk  Award,  Milstead  swam  on  the  200  freestyle  relay  and  400 
medley  relay  teams  that  set  school  records  at  the  CAA  Champion- 
ships. She  registered  a  perfect  4.00  grade  point  average  in  her  double 
major  of  elementary  education  and  psychology. 


Raynor  qualifies  for  third  NCAA  appearance 

Senior  standout  Anna  Raynor,  one  of  the  most  decorated  student- 
athletes  in  university  history,  finished  fourth  in  the  NCAA  Outdoor  Track 
and  Field  Championships  in  Sacramento,  Calif. 

The  Benson,  N.C.,  product  was  also  named  recipient  of  the  Dr. 
Thomas  V.  Moseley  Award  as  the  school's  outstanding  student- 
athlete  in  2006-07  and  was  selected  as  the  Southeast  Region 
Women's  Field  Athlete  of  the  Year  by  the  U.S.  Track  &  Field  and  Cross 
Country  Coaches  Association. 

Raynor  captured  her  third  consecutive  Colonial  Athletic  Association  javelin 
title  in  late  April  and  then  successfully  defended  her  "Championship  of 
Americas"  title  at  the  prestigious  Penn  Relays  in  Philadelphia. 

The  versatile  thrower  finished  second  at  the  NCAA  East  Regionals  in 
Gainesville,  Fla.,  to  earn  her  third  trip  to  the  nationals. 


UNCW  claims  CAA 
r     men's  track  title 

The  Seahawks  entered  the  final  day  of 
the  CAA  men's  track  and  field  cham- 
pionship trailing  front  runner  William  & 
Mary,  but  rallied  with  a  strong  second 
day  effort  to  claim  its  eighth  confer- 
ence title.  UNCW  finished  fourth  on  the 
women's  side. 

Senior  Zeickia  Ledwell  captured  both 
the  110  and  400  meter  hurdles  events. 
In  the  110  hurdles,  Ledwell  earned  his 
fifth  career  conference  championship. 
In  the  400,  he  edged  junior  teammate 
Ernest  Asante  for  his  sixth  career  con- 
ference title. 

Joining  Ledwell  with  conference  cham- 
pionship titles  were  sophomore  Matt 
Miller,  who  won  the  decathlon  and  the 
men's  4x400  relay.  The  4x400  relay 
squad  of  Ledwell,  sophomore  Jared 
Clark,  junior  Uri  Robinson  and  junior 
Chris  Courson  gave  UNCW  its  fourth 
consecutive  relay  title  with  a  time  of 
3:13.38. 

With  his  4x400  relay  championship, 
Ledwell  moved  into  a  tie  with  former 
Seahawk  standout  Xzavier  Chisholm 
with  seven  CAA  titles. 

While  the  Seahawks  posted  four  first- 
place  finishes,  it  was  their  depth  that 
delivered  their  eighth  conference  title. 
Sophomore  John  Carr  added  second- 
place  finishes  in  the  100  and  200  meter 
sprints,  while  Asante  finished  second 
to  Ledwell  in  both  hurdles  events.  The 
men's  4x100  Relay  team,  consisting  of 
junior  Mo  Peacock,  junior  John-Tyler 
Evans,  senior  AJ  Kaschak  and  Carr  fin- 
ished second. 

Junior  Travis  Midgette,  who  won  the 
long  jump  one  day  earlier,  finished  sec- 
ond in  the  triple  jump. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 

Swimming 

teams  make 
big  splash  again 

The  men's  swimming  and  diving  team, 
which  went  7-4  in  the  dual  meet  sea- 
son, won  its  sixth  title  this  semester 
behind  veteran  leadership  and  several 
talented  newcomers.  The  Seahawks 
closed  out  the  CAA  Swimming  &  Diving 
Championships  with  573  points  for  a 
55-point  victory  over  host  institution 
George  Mason. 

Senior  Eric  Boyer  captured  the  100 
freestyle  gold  and  swam  legs  on  the 
CAA-champion  200  medley  relay  and 
200  freestyle  relay  squads.  Newcomer 
Rob  Anderson  set  a  freshman  record 
in  the  100  breaststroke,  and  rookie 
Bennett  Rainey  matched  the  freshman 
mark  in  the  400  individual  medley. 

On  the  women's  side,  the  Seahawks 
came  in  close  second  behind  Wil- 
liam &  Mary.  Seniors  Melissa  Milstead 
and  Sara  Beth  Schooley  turned  in 
their  usual  reliable  performances,  and 
young  guns  Danielle  Mortensen  and 
Caitlin  Kirsteier  served  notice  that  the 
Seahawk  women  could  be  a  force  for 
years  to  come. 

Mortensen  won  the  CAA  title  in  the 
1 ,650  freestyle  and  set  school  records 
in  the  500,  1 ,000  and  1 ,650  freestyles 
in  one  of  the  top  individual  seasons 
in  Seahawk  history.  Kirsteier  won  the 
100  butterfly  at  the  CAA  meet  with  a 
record  time.  All  told,  the  women's  team 
set  nine  school  records,  including  new 
standards  in  the  200  medley  relay,  400 
medley  relay  and  200  freestyle  relay. 

"I  was  extremely  pleased  with  the  per- 
formances of  both  teams,"  said  coach 
Dave  Allen,  who  wrapped  up  his  30th 
season.  "We  had  so  many  freshmen, 
and  many  of  the  other  teams  thought 
that  since  we  lost  several  folks  that 
we'd  be  in  the  middle  of  the  pack.  We 
_  certainly  didn't  feel  that  way. 

"Our  alumni  are  delighted.  They  have 
a  lot  of  ownership  in  the  program  and 
are  so  proud  of  everything  we've  ac- 
complished." 


Women's  golf 

punches  NCAA  ticket  with 

first  CAA  title 

Freshman  Ashley  Tait  earned  medal- 
ist honors  with  a  1 -over-par  73  on  the 
final  day  to  spark  UNCW  to  its  first 
Colonial  Athletic  Association  Women's 
Golf  Championship  and  the  league's 
automatic  NCAA  berth. 

The  Seahawks  led  wire-to-wire  to 
blow  away  the  10-team  field  by  17 
strokes,  setting  a  tournament  record 
for  team  scoring.  UNCW  finished  with 
a  306-297-307=910  scorecard,  easily 
outdistancing  second-place  Georgia 
State  at  31 5-31 0-302=927. 

The  victory  marked  the  first  for  the 
Seahawks  since  joining  the  CAA  in 
women's  golf  last  year.  UNCW  won 
Big  South  Conference  crowns  in 
2002,  2003  and  2004,  but  tied  for 
second  last  season  in  its  CAA  debut. 

"It's  great  to  finally  get  a  CAA  cham^ 
pionship,"  said  Cindy  Ho,  the  CAA's 
Coach  of  the  Year 

Tait,  who  began  her  collegiate  career 
at  Tulane  before  transferring  following 
Hurricane  Katrina,  entered  the  final 
round  tied  with  teammate  Carmen 
Perez-Narbon  on  the  individual  lea- 
derboard  and  played  consistent  golf 
to  match  the  individual  tournament 
low  set  by  JMU's  Jayme  Langford  in 
2004.  UNCW's  team  score  of  910  was 
also  one  less  than  JMU's  total  in  the 
2004  tourney. 

Perez-Narbon  wound  up  tied  with 
Georgia  State's  Joanna  Klatten  for 
second,  both  finishing  1 0-over-par 


Magazine 


Roi'iaiG  Ssii'd,  former 
director  of  thie  National 
Oceanic  and  Atmospheric 
Administration's  (NOAA) 
National  Sea  Grant  College 
Program,  was  honored 
with  the  2006  Presidential 
Rank  Award,  the  most 
prestigious  federal  award 
given  to  senior  profes- 
sionals. "Researchers  of 
Dr.  Baird's  stature  and 
expertise  are  of  immense 
value  to  North  Carolina 
marine  sciences,"  said 
Daniel  Baden,  director  of 
the  Center  for  Marine 
Science.  Baird  is  working 
with  a  team  of  experts 
from  NCAA's  National 
Severe  Storms  Laboratory, 
National  Weather  Service 
and  Sea  Grant  to  improve 
the  forecasting  of  the  impact 
of  inland  storm  flooding  on 
coastal  communities. 


John  Bennett, 

professor  of  health  and 
applied  human  sciences, 
became  president  of  the 
National  American  Alli- 
ance for  Health,  Physical 
Education,  Recreation  and 
Dance  (AAHPERD),  the 
largest  health  promotion 
organization  in  the  world, 
in  March.  In  February, 
Bennett  received  the 
Southern  District  Honor 
Award  from  AAHPERD, 
having  been  honored 
previously  in  2001  and 
2004.  Bennett  is  emblem- 
atic of  his  message: 
skillful,  fit,  joyful  lifelong- 
learning.  "I  believe  in 
savoring  every  moment 
of  life,"  he  said.  "People 
tend  to  ask  me  why  I'm 
so  energetic,  and  I  turn 
and  ask  them,  well, 
why  not?" 


Larry  Cahoon,  professor 
of  biology  was  selected  a 
BiosciEdNet  (BEN)  Scholar. 
One  of  21  scholars  selected 
nationwide,  Cahoon  was 
invited  to  the  inaugural 
National  Science  Digital 
Library  (NSDL)  BEN  National 
Leadership  Training  Insti- 
tute. The  mission  of  the 
BEN  Scholar  program  is  to 
identify  leaders  in  under- 
graduate education  and  to 
provide  them  with  access 
to  high  quality  resources 
through  the  NSDL  and 
BEN  Portal  programs.  In 
turn,  by  sharing  this  infor- 
mation and  training  with 
colleagues  and  students, 
BEN  Scholars  will  advance 
teaching  and  learning  in  the 
biological  sciences. 


Cara  Cilano  teaches 

courses  that  bring  English 
students  in  contact  with 
non-U. S.  and  non-British 
English  language  literatures, 
particularly  from  the  Indian 
subcontinent.  In  January, 
Cilano  began  serving  as  a 
Fulbright  lecturer  at  Yanka 
Kupaly  Grodno  State  Univer- 
sity in  Grodno,  Belarus.  She 
will  be  a  visiting  research 
associate  at  the  Institute  of 
Islamic  Studies  at  McGill 
University,  Montreal,  Quebec, 
Canada  for  2008. 


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professor  of  philosophy 
and  religion  and  professor 
of  history,  has  written  Coat 
of  Many  Colors:  Religion 
and  Society  along  the 
Cape  Fear  River  of  North 
Carolina,  a  comprehensive 
history  of  the  Cape  Fear 
region  from  the  perspective 
of  its  religious  communities. 
Conser  said,  "Recognition 
of  this  diverse  religious  past 
is  not  only  enlightening,  it 
can  also  help  present-day 
residents  of  the  Cape  Fear 
identify  sources  of  strength 
and  hope  as  they  confront 
new  and  unanticipated 
issues  in  the  21st  century." 


associate  professor  of  art, 
was  asked  to  present  her 
research  for  her  new  book. 
Art  in  Crisis:  W.  E.  B.  Du 
Bois  and  the  Struggle  for 
African  American  Identity 
and  Memory,  at  the 
Sorbonne,  University  of 
Paris,  in  March.  She  was 
invited  to  launch  the  book 
and  participate  in  a  panel 
discussion  by  the  Wood- 
row  Wilson  International 
Center  for  Scholars,  an 
event  co-sponsored  by 
the  National  Gallery  of  Art, 
the  Smithsonian's  African 
American  Culture  Museum, 
Howard  University  and  the 
University  of  Maryland. 
Kirschke's  book  examines 
the  visual  art  featured  in 
Du  Bois'  magazine.  The 
Crisis,  its  impact  on  African 
American  identity  and 
cultural  realization,  and 
Du  Bois'  use  of  art  as  a 
means  of  bringing  about 
political  action. 


The  latest  documentary 
from  Professor  of  Educa- 
tion 

,  Too  White  to 
be  Black,  Too  Black  to  be 
White:  The  New  Orleans 
Creole,  premiered  as  part 
of  the  celebration  of  Black 
History  Month.  A  multi- 
talented  filmmaker, 
Martinez  tells  stories  of 
race  in  America  from  the 
inside  out  -  capturing  the 
joys  of  shared  history, 
community  and  culture 
with  the  pathos  of  isolation, 
rejection  and  loss  of 
opportunity  that  mark  the 
American  experience  of 
race-related  marginalization. 


associate  professor  of 
chemistry,  received  the 
2006  Henry  Dreyfus 
Teacher-Scholar  Award 
for  national  excellence  in 
research  and  teaching  at 
an  undergraduate  institu- 
tion. One  of  seven  profes- 
sors chosen  nationwide 
and  the  only  professor 
fi-om  North  Carolina  to  be 
honored,  Messina  will  use 
the  $60,000  grant  to  fund 
undergraduate  researchers 
studying  quantum  dynam- 
ics of  proton  transfer  and 
tunneling  in  enzyme  active 
sites.  The  award,  based 
on  accomplishments  in 
scholarly  research  with 
undergraduates  and  a 
demonstrated,  compelling 
commitment  to  teaching, 
will  be  expended  over  a 
five-year  period. 


surt/Hi/iER  2007  UNCW  Magazine 


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Landfill  manager  Sam  HaweS  '94  stands  with  part  of  his  team, 

Shannon   Culpepper  '05,  New  Hanover  County  Department  of 
Environmental  Management  environmental  program  assistant,  and  UNCW  EVS 
intern  Richard  Sitter  '07,  Beside  the  landfill  itself,  the  team  oversees 
a  state-of-the-art  wetlands  system  that  recycles  the  landfill  runoff. 


Shannon  Culpepper  '05  works  at  a 
landfill  and  loves  it. 

Few  people  would  consider  working 
with  trash  part  of  the  American  dream, 
but  Culpepper,  New  Hanover  County 
Department  of  Environmental  Man- 
agement (NHCDEM)  environmental 
program  assistant,  said  she  "feels 
privileged  to  work  at  this  type  of 
facility." 

From  childhood,  Culpepper  has 
aspired  to  work  in  an  environmen- 
tal field.  "As  a  child,  1  remember 
1  had  this  box  called  'Trash  to 
Treasures'  that  you  would  use  to 
recycle  things  other  people  threw 
away.  My  interest  in  the  environ- 
ment has  just  always  been  a  part 
of  who  1  am,"  she  recalled. 

Unfortunately,  aspirations  alone  are 
worth  little  in  today's  competitive 
employment  market.  In  fact,  many 
employers  now  require  entry-level 
applicants  have  an  increasing  amount 
of  relevant  work  experience  in  addi- 
tion to  a  college  diploma. 

The  University  of  North  Carolina 
Wilmington  Environmental  Studies 
(EVS)  Department  is  responding  to  this 
demand  head-on  with  its  comprehen- 
sive internship  program. 

Like  Culpepper,  more  than  90  percent 
of  the  department's  200-plus  students 
participate  in  internship  and  practi- 
cum  learning  opportunities  all  over  the 
world  before  graduation.  They  enroll  in 
the  internship  program  even  though  it 
is  not  a  degree  requirement,  making  it 


the  largest  non-mandatory  clinical 
program  at  UNCW. 

"They  don't  have  to  do  this,  but  they  want 
to  because  the  experience  is  invaluable," 
noted  department  chair  Jack  Hall. 

"Most  people  hear  our  department  title 
and  immediately  think  'science,'  but  we 
aim  to  educate  students  about  environ- 
mental issues  as  they  relate  to  various 
fields.  This  includes  careers  in  environ- 
mental law,  politics,  economics,  manage- 
ment and  more,"  Hall  said. 

UNCW  EVS  internship  agencies  include 
government  organizations,  educational 
institutions,  research  programs,  and 
private  and  non-profit  organizations  that 
give  students  the  opportunity  to  tailor 
their  internship  to  their  sometimes 
unconventional  career  goals. 

Under  the  guidance  of  EVS  internship 
coordinator,  assistant  professor  and 
attorney  Robert  Cutting,  Culpepper 
became  interested  in  an  internship  wdth 
the  NHCDEM  after  researching  the 
program  for  her  EVS  senior  seminar. 

The  NHCDEM  Municipal  Solid  Waste 
Landfill  Division,  a  unique  waste- 
water treatment  system  modeled  by 
other  municipalities  and  industries, 
offered  Culpepper  the  opportunity  to 
gain  experience  few  in  the  world  possess. 

Unlike  most  solid  waste  management 
facilities,  the  New  Hanover  County 
Secure  Landfill  utilizes  constructed 
wetlands  to  treat  landfill  wastewater, 
termed  "leachate."  The  NHCDEM  oper- 
ates the  only  system  of  this  type  in  North 
Carolina  and  one  of  only  a  few  in  the 


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in  the  world.  Naturally  occurring 
micro-organisms  in  the  wetlands  break 
down  and  remove  the  harmful  sub- 
stances in  the  landfill  leachate. 

Sam  Hawes  '94,  NHCDEM  landfill 
manager,  calls  the  unique  system  "a 
significant  portion  of  our  post-closure 
plan  to  transform  the  site  into  a 
wilderness  park  in  20  to  30  years." 
New  Hanover  County  hopes  in  mere 
decades,  families  will  enjoy  rolling 
green  hills,  ponds  teeming  with  fish, 
a  maze  of  hiking  trails  and  an  environ- 
mental education  center  on  the  same 
grounds  that  once  managed  their  trash. 

UNCW  EVS  graduates  are  an  integral 
part  of  NHCDEM  operation.  Hawes, 
an  EVS  alumnus,  has  guided  approxi- 
mately a  dozen  EVS  interns  during  his 
12  years  with  the  NHCDEM,  including 
Culpepper  and  Richard  Sitter  '07, 
spring  2007  intern.  The  NHCDEM 
invites  students  to  "learn  about  any 
and  every  aspect  of  this  environmental 
work  they  may  be  interested  in  - 
sampling,  environmental  education, 
budget  forecasting,  recycling,  air 
pollution  control,  the  list  goes  on," 
said  Hawes. 

"Learning  daily  in  the  field  from  people 
who  know  where  I  am  coming  from  as  a 
student  confirms  this  is  what  1  want  to 
do  with  my  life,"  Sitter  noted. 

Now  in  the  position  her  mentor  first 
held,  Culpepper  said,  "The  main  thing 
1  got  out  of  my  internship  was  to  under- 
stand this  uncommon  waste  manage- 
ment system,  so  when  I  interviewed 
for  a  full-time  job  at  NHCDEM,  I  was 
already  ahead  of  the  curve.  In  the 
future,  il  I  do  move  on  to  another  land- 
fill, I  have  this  knowledge  that  others 
don't  have.  It  is  invaluable  for  me." 

In  addition  lo  providing  knowledge,  the 
responsibility  ol  an  EVS  internship 
eni]iowcrs  students  who  have  lilllc 
prolessional  experience. 


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14 


With  a  model  of  the  county  landfill  occupying  part  of  the  laboratory,  UNCW 
EVS  intern  Richard  Sitter  '07  and  Shannon  Culpepper  '05,  New  Hanover 
County  Department  of  Environmental  Management  environmental 
program  assistant,  prepare  containers  for  water  sampling. 


This  confidence  is  reinforced  by 
internship  project  portfolios,  which 
yield  physical  evidence  of  skills. 
Portfolio  artifacts  may  include 
on-site  photographs,  field  notes, 
independent  assignments  and 
other  items  that  can  provide  an 
additional  advantage  in 
professional  interviews.  In 
turn,  the  majority  of  EVS 
internship  participants 
secure  positions  in 
graduate  school  or 
a  professional  sector. 

EVS  internships  also 
provide  much-needed 
assistance  to  employers 
with  a  limited  staff. 

"Interns  are  immersed 
into  our  staff  and  treated 
as  employees  and  co- 
workers from  the  moment 
they  are  hired,"  remarked 
internship  supervisor  Jennifer 
Butler,  outreach  and  education 
coordinator  for  the  City  of 
Wilmington  Stormwater  Services. 

"It  is  definitely  a  win-win  situation. 
I  really  value  the  knowledge, 
creativity,  enthusiasm  and  different 
personality  that  each  intern  brings  to  the 
position.  1  simply  could  not  do  my  job 
without  them.  They  have  all  been  fantastic 
she  said. 

"This  leels  like  ihc  nghl  ihing  lo  ilo.  ^ou  can 
just  eliminale  a  generalii>n  ol  waste,  hul  u  is 
good  to  know  what  we  are  doing  is  iniiiinn:i 
the  impact  on  the  en\  iroimicnt, '  saiil  Siller. 


'-'■ffi 


misconception  that  if  you  have  a  degree, 
you  are  good  to  go.  Really,  the  education 
gives  you  the  tools  to  problem  solve,  but 
an  internship  shows  you  how  to  apply  them." 

-  Matt  Allen  '98 


Environmental  studies 
takes  unique  approach 

The  UNCW  Environmental  Stud- 
ies (EVS)  Department  is  tine  larg- 
est in  the  state  -  twice  the  size  of 
the  program  at  UNC  Chapel  Hill. 

"People  find  out  this  is  some- 
thing you  can  actually  get  a  job 
in.  The  environment  is  always 
in  need  of  improvement.  In  this 
changing  world,  people  have  to 
pay  for  clean  water  and  air,  and 
that  is  where  we  come  in," 
department  chair  Jack  Hall  said. 

UNCW  EVS  has  embraced  an 
interdisciplinary  design  by 
collaborating  with  the  faculty  of 
other  departments  like  psychol- 
ogy and  economics  to  provide 
more  diverse  course  offerings. 

"As  an  environmental  profes- 
sional, you  wear  many  different 
hats.  Through  EVS,  I  got 
experience  with  everything  from 
sampling  to  public  relations," 
noted  Melissa  Elefante  DuMond 
'99,  an  environmental  planner 
for  ARCADIS,  an  international 
consulting  and  engineering  firm. 

"My  EVS  professors  always 
really  stood  out  to  me.  It  wasn't 
just  class  lectures.  They  per- 
sonalized it,  integrating  their 
own  experiences  and  scenarios 
into  discussions.  That  was 
really  motivating,"  said  Matthew 
Allen  '98,  Wilmington  General 
Electric  Center  of  Excellence 
manager  of  security  and  emer- 
gency preparedness. 

The  breadth  of  the  department 
initially  attracts  many  students, 
but  Hall  noted,  "what  draws 
them  in  is  the  work  in  the  field 
-  so  many  love  it." 


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by  Andrea  Weaver 


For  UNCW  students  like  Liam  Glover  and  Michael  Woodard,  the  new  Computer  Informa- 
tion Systems  (CIS)  Building  connects  their  creativity  with  tangible  learning  experiences. 

Glover,  a  junior  from  Wilmington,  uses  a  digital  pen  to  spin  a  three-dimensional  dragon 
displayed  on  an  electronic  drawing  tablet  in  the  building's  digital  arts  lab. 

High-tech  tools  such  as  state-of-the-art  computers,  hardware,  software,  sen^/ers  and 
plasma  TVs  define  the  classrooms,  labs  and  "sandboxes"  -  special  meeting  rooms 
designed  for  small  group  projects  -  inside  the  51 ,731 -square-foot  CIS  Building.  Its  classic 
Georgian  exterior  beautifully  blends  with  the  nearby  campus  buildings  while  its  modern, 
glass-and-steel  interior  showcases  the  power  of  technology 

"The  Computer  Information  Systems  Building  symbolizes  the  convergence  of  knowledge  and 
technology  at  UNC  Wilmington  and  represents  the  collaborative  spirit  that  increasingly  char- 
acterizes our  academic  programs,"  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  said.  "When  our  students 
enter  this  incredible  building,  their  imaginations  soar." 

The  building  houses  the  Department  of  Computer  Science  from  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences 
and  the  Information  Systems  and  Operations  Management  Department  from  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business.  Together,  these  departments  offer  a  Master  of  Science  in  Computer  Science 
and  Information  Systems.  Through  this  intensive  program,  students  prepare  to  take  on  leadership 
roles  in  the  development  and  implementation  of  computer  and  information  systems. 

The  opportunities  that  technology  facilitates  appeal  to  Woodard,  a  senior  finance  major  in  the 
Cameron  School  of  Business.  The  financial  markets  room  dazzles  him  and  other  students  by 
displaying  an  endless  stream  of  information  via  a  stock  board  and  ticker,  three  plasma  TVs,  a  central 
viewing  screen  and  dual  monitors  at  every  workstation.  Inside  the  adjacent  Edward  Jones  Financial 
Lab,  students  and  faculty  have  access  to  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  and  NASDAQ,  enabling 
them  to  conduct  real-time  financial  transactions  with  funds  provided  by  BB&T  Corporation  (see 
sidebar)  and  other  donors. 

"This  room  allows  our  professors  to  tie  a  lot  of  information  together  and  to  present  us  with  different 
perspectives.  In  this  room,  we  can  learn  to  manage  financial  resources,  practice,  get  feedback  and  do 
it  again.  We  can  practice  our  skills  right  as  we  learn  them,"  Woodard  said.  "It  allows  professors  to  move 
from  teaching  to  coaching.  No  other  room  in  North  Carolina  has  the  ability  to  do  what  we  can  do  in  here. 
This  room  is  going  to  spark  us  to  take  our  learning  to  the  next  level.  That  will  make  us  better  students, 
better  alumni  and  better  citizens,  and  that  is  the  legacy  of  a  great  university." 


$1  million  gift 

supports  business  ethics 

Recognizing  the  need  for  strong  ethics  in 
business  leaders,  BB&T  Corporation  made 
a  gift  of  more  than  $1  million  to  UNCW  to 
establish  the  Moral  Foundations  of  Capi- 
talism program  within  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business. 

The  gift  will  establish  the  BB&T  Student 
Managed  Investment  Fund  (SMIF),  which 
will  in  turn  provide  annual  proceeds  to 
establish  and  fund  the  BB&T  Global  Capi- 
talism Lecture  Series,  the  BB&T  Institute  for 
Global  Capitalism  and  Ethics  and  several 
additions  to  the  curriculum  focused  on 
teaching  the  moral  underpinnings  of  the 
nation's  economic  system. 

$150,000  gift  supports 
financial  lab 

Edward  Jones  and  more  than  50  of  its  N.C. 
financial  advisors  teamed  up  to  donate 
$150,000  to  UNCW  to  support  a  high-tech 
financial  lab  in  the  CIS  Building. 

The  lab  houses  a  trading  terminal  students 
and  faculty  from  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business  will  use  to  trade  stocks  directly 
with  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange, 
NASDAQ  and  other  markets.  Advanced 
finance  students,  working  with  business 
faculty  and  volunteer  financial  advisors,  will 
use  the  lab  to  manage  the  SMIF.  Endowed 
at  $1  million,  it  is  one  of  the  largest  student 
managed  funds  in  the  nation. 


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UNi-^     Magazine 


TWO     PROFESSORS     FORGED     PATHS 

OF     LEARNING,     FRIENDSHIP    AND     FUN 

by  Joy  C.  Davis  '07 


In  the  mid-1980s  a  colorful  group  of  college  students  in 
a  tangerine-hued  van  scoured  the  roadway  for  food  signs. 
Ignoring  the  lack  of  air  conditioning  and  a  radio,  they 
passed  the  time  joking  with  their  instructor  and  singing 
James  Taylor  and  Eagles  tunes. 

They  were  the  UNCW  Forensics  Team  from  the  then- 
Division  of  Speech  Communication  in  the  Department  of 
Creative  Arts.  The  van  and  its  passengers  were  on  their 
way  to  a  forensics  competition  -  an  exercise  where 
individuals  compete  in  a  variety  of  oratorical  events. 

The  adventure  yielded  more  than  trophies.  For  then- 
forensics  coach  and  instructor  Frank  Trimble  and 
undergraduate  student  Rick  Olsen  '87,  it  was  the 
beginning  of  a  unique,  long-lasting  friendship. 

"When  you  spend  hours  and  hours  in  a  van 
together,  you  get  to  know  people,"  Olsen 
said.  "We  have  our  roadside  diner  stories, 
and  we  got  stranded  in  the  snow.  It 
built  camaraderie." 

Since  their  days  in  the  tangerine 
van,  Trimble  and  Olsen  have 
shared  many  journeys. 


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Olsen  followed  Trimble  in  pursuing  a  career  in  communica- 
tion studies. 

He  earned  his  Ph.D.  and  returned  to  his  alma  mater  to  teach 
as  Trimble  advanced  to  department  chair. 

As  the  communication  studies  program  evolved,  so  did  their 
friendship.  Through  the  years,  Trimble  and  Olsen  have  collab- 
orated in  community  theatre,  as  professors,  fellow  basketball 
fanatics  and  band  members,  and  they  remain  good  friends. 

"If  there  was  a  word  for  that,  it  would  be  fluidity.  Our  rela- 
tionship moves  from  layer  to  layer  so  well.  That  is  rare," 
Trimble  noted. 

"I  truly  respect  Trimble.  As  a  student,  I  sought  him  out  and 
took  ever)'  one  of  his  courses  that  1  could  fit  into  my  class 
schedule,"  Olsen  said. 

"I  remember  one  time  when  he  was  teaching  organizational 
communication,  he  arranged  for  Professor  Carole  Tallant  to 
come  into  class  during  the  middle  of  the  lesson  and  say  that 
she  had  lost  her  wedding  ring  in  the  classroom.  Tallant, 
upset  about  the  ring,  wants  to  stop  class  and  look  for  it.  but 
Trimble  won't  let  her.  They  start  arguing  in  front  of  the  class. 
When  she  left,  he  simply  turned  to  us  and  said,  'OK,  now  let's 
talk  about  what  just  happened,'  going  on  to  use  the  situation 
to  teach  the  deconstruction  of  power,  control  and  conflict. 
Now,  that's  the  way  to  teach,"  Olsen  recounted. 

Trimble  recalled  his  mutual  respect  for  Olsen.  "I  saw  that  fire 
in  Rick.  I  noted  early  on  his  natural  affinirv-  for  teaching. 
On  those  van  rides,  he  would  spend  so  much  time  helping 
others  I  would  have  to  remind  him,  Bv  the  way.  Rick, 
are  you  spending  time  on  your  own  stuff?'" 


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In  many  ways,  the  relationship  between  Olsen  and  Trimble 
reflects  the  unique  nature  of  the  UNCW  communication 
studies  community.  The  faculty  and  staff  "have  access  to 
one  another  you  may  not  find  at  other  institutions,"  Trimble 
said.  Specializing  in  sub-disciplines  that  range  from  rhetori- 
cal theory  to  television  production,  they  collaborate  seam- 
lessly, producing  a  family  of  communicators  and  giving 
students  a  positive,  well-rounded  experience. 

True  to  the  days  in  the  tangerine  van,  there  is  always  an  ele- 
ment of  fun.  In  1998,  Olsen  and  Trimble  joined  with  other 
university  colleagues  to  form  a  rock  and  roll  cover  band  for  a 
faculty  talent  show. 

"It  was  only  going  to  be  a  one-time  gig,"  Olsen  explained. 

Now  the  well-established  band,  called  The  Schoolboys, 
which  includes  communication  studies  associate  profes- 
sor Bill  Bolduc,  management  and  marketing  department 
chair  James  Hunt  and  Wilmington  community  member  Carl 
Edwards,  plays  regularly  at  community  venues  and 
UNCW  events. 

"I  think  the  band  is  a  great  extension  of  what  we  do  at 
UNCW.  We  try  to  be  positive  role  models,  and  it  creates  a 
greater  sense  of  community,"  Bolduc  said. 

"It  is  always  a  funny 

compliment  when 

students  come  up 

and  say  'You  guys  are 

actually  good,' " 
Trimble  laughed. 


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While  they  both  enjoy 
participating  in  The  School- 
boys and  other  hobbies,  Olsen 


and  Trimble  agree  that  their  mutual  dedication  to  enhancing 
communication  is  a  driving  force  in  both  their  friendship  and 
their  careers  as  educators. 

Beginning  in  July,  the  colleagues  will  have  the  opportunity  to 
communicate  with  each  other  on  another  level  when  Olsen 
succeeds  his  former  professor  and  coach  as  department  chair. 
"Over  his  24  years  at  UNCW  and  13  years  as  chair,  Frank  has 
personified  'servant  leadership.'  His  work  to  get  us  into  Leutze 
Hall  is  probably  the  most  obvious  contribution,  but  he  has 
been  absolutely  central  to  our  development  from  a  small  divi- 
sion of  liberal  arts  into  one  of  the  largest  departments  on  cam- 
pus," Olsen  said. 

Tallant  remarked,  "I  think  it  is  just  wonderful  that  the  mantle 
is  being  passed  from  Frank  to  Rick.  They  are  both  role  mod- 
els who  embody  everything  this  department  strives  for.  Rick 
will  bring  a  new  and  different  energy  and  find  his  own  way 
to  help  the  department.  Frank  is  ready  to  dive  head  first  into 
other  things." 

Trimble  is  planning  to  return  to  the  role  of  full-time  professor. 
"I  look  forward  to  spending  concentrated  time  on  specific 
issues  like  community  outreach  and  university  enrichment 
projects,"  he  said.  The  multi-talented  leader  is  excited  about 
exploring  what  he  calls  a  public  speaking  support  program, 
which  would  include  one-on-one  speech  assistance  to 
students  in  speech-vmting  and  delivery. 

"I  look  forward  to  the  future,"  Trimble  said.  "Rick 
is  strongly  suited  to  manage  the  department." 

Olsen  said,  "Bottom  line,  Frank  will  be  on  the  bat 
phone,  on  speed  dial.  He  has  been  a  consultant 
throughout  my  life  -  all  this  history  makes  it  nice. 
This  process  has  been  packed  with  'full 
circle'  moments." 


Rick  Olsen,  left, 
and  Frank  Trimble,  right 


Art  of  storytelling 
used  to  address 


Frank  Trimble  knows  the  power 
of  a  good  story. 

Relying  on  his  art  as  a  storyteller,  Trimble  has  crafted  a 
profound  story:  a  composite,  fictional  representation  of 
research  findings  on  stigma  and  the  dilemmas  faced  by 
women  with  HIV.  The  story,  "HIV-Related  Stigma  in  Five 
Voices,"  upholds  his  legacy  -  that  great  storytelling  requires 
unusual  sensitivity  and  skillful  construction. 

In  September  2003,  Trimble  was  contacted  by  Wilmington 
resident  Elizabeth  Woodard,  clinical  assistant  professor 
at  UNC-CH  School  of  Nursing,  concerning  her  desire  to 
disseminate  research  addressing  psychosocial  and  socio- 
cultural  needs  related  to  the  experience  of  stigma  in  HIV- 
positive  women.  The  contact  fostered  an  extraordinary 
collaboration  between  Woodard  and  colleagues  from 
UNC-Chapel  Hill,  Duke  University,  New  Hanover  Regional 
Medical  Center  (NHRMC)  and  UNC  Wilmington. 

A  panel  of  NHRMC  nurses,  social  workers  and  program 
administrators  suggested  transforming  the  research 
findings  into  an  easy-to-understand  narrative,  in  DVD  form, 
that  patients  could  view  when  waiting  for  clinical  appoint- 
ments. The  NHRMC  panel  recommended  that  Woodard 
and  her  research  team  seek  the  resources  to  produce  the 
DVD  from  nearby  UNCW. 


Led  to  the  UNCW  Television  Production  Studio  and 
video-editing  suite  in  the  Department  of  Communi- 
cation Studies,  Woodard  met  Trimble.  Trimble  identified 
the  need  for  artful  use  of  disclosure  -  imparting  the 
necessary  information  that  the  science  required  in  a 
way  that  would  convey  understanding,  acceptance  and 
respect  for  the  stories  of  these  women. 

Trimble's  skill  in  scripting  the  monologues,  the  narrator's 
explanations,  his  stagecraft  as  well  as  his  commitment 
to  keeping  the  demographics  of  the  actors  true  to  that 
of  the  research  participants  resulted  in  an  unique  DVD 
widely  used  by  health  care  providers  and  referenced  by 
scholars  and  researchers. 

Trimble  was  invited  to  co-author  the  article  "From 
Synthesis  to  Script:  Transforming  Qualitative  Research 
Findings  for  Use  in  Practice"  published  in  the  December 
2006  issue  of  the  medical  journal  Qualitative  Health 
Research.  Requests  for  both  the  DVD  and  the  article  have 
been  received  from  health  care  organizations  and  from 
individuals  worldwide. 


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GIVING  MATTERS 


Kris  Amatuli  '07  modestly  deflects 
praise  for  becoming  the  first  phonatfion 
caller  in  UNCW  history  to  raise  more 
than  $130,000  in  gifts  and  pledges  in  a 
single  semester. 

"It  has  nothing  to  do  with  me," 
Amatuli  said.  "When  I  call  alumni,  I 
talk  with  them  about  the  campus  and 
about  what's  going  on  at  the  university 
now.  They  start  telling  me  about  when 
they  were  here  and,  once  those  gears 
start  turning,  the  nostalgia  takes  over." 

According  to  calling  center  manager 
Melissa  Derrick,  Amatuli's  success  as 
a  caller  is  directly  related  to  her  own 
enthusiasm  for  UNCW. 

"Kris  loves  UNCW,  and  she  conveys 
that  in  her  conversations  with  donors," 
Derrick  said.  "She  was  an  inspiration 
to  our  other  student  callers  and  they, 
in  turn,  motivated  her  to  excel." 

The  entire  calling  center  team  had  an 
outstanding  year,  said  Janell  Seymour, 
director  of  annual  giving.  They  inspired 
donors  to  contribute  nearly  $460,000 
in  gifts  and  pledges  to  support  schol- 
arships, programs  and  services  across 
campus,  she  said. 

"Our  student  callers  really  connected 
with  alumni,  parents  and  friends," 
Seymour  said.  "The  university  truly 
appreciates  our  callers'  dedication  and 
our  donors'  generosity." 

Amatuli,  who  is  from  Garner,  N.C., 
graduated  in  May  with  a  double  major 
in  environmental  science  and  Spanish. 
She  plans  to  pursue  an  engineering 
degree  at  N.C.  State  University.  She 
enjoyed  helping  UNCW  raise  funds 
because  she  wants  future  students 
to  have  exceptional  opportunities  to 
learn,  just  as  she  did. 

"I'm  really  proud  of  this  school.  It  has 
small  class  sizes  and  tough  courses," 
she  said.  "I  was  accepted  at  UNC 
Chapel  Hill,  but  I  felt  more  at  home 
at  UNCW.  I  saw  my  advisor  every 
day  in  the  Student  Recreation  Center. 
He  wrote  my  mom  a  thank  you  letter 
because  she  donated  to  the  Environ- 
mental Studies  Department.  It's  just  so 
personal  at  UNCW." 


When  the  phonathon  begins  again  in 
August,  Amatuli  will  be  on  the  other 
end  of  the  line.  A  UNCW  student  will 
call  her  to  reminisce  and  to  request  a 
donation. 

"I  plan  to  give.  As  a  recent  graduate,  1 
know  I  won't  have  much  money,  but 
I  will  give  something  because  I  care 
about  UNCW." 


Rcmindci:  Ij  you  made  a  pledge  dining  the 
phonathon,  please  submit  your  payment 
by  June  30,  2007.  Donors  also  pledged 
more  than  $61,000  in  matching  gifts. 
Please  remember  to  contact  your  human 
resources  office  to  obtain  the  appropriate 
jorms  if  your  company  matches  gifts 
to  charitable  organizations.  Need  more 
infonnation?  Contact  the  Office  of  Annual 
Giving  at  910.962.7613. 


Student  makes  history 

as  phonathon  caller 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


Kris  Amatuli  was  the  first 
phonathon  caller  in  UNCW  history  to 
raise  more  than  5130,000  in  gifts  and 
pledges  in  a  single  semester. 


GIVING  MATTERS 


20  scholarships  created  with 

$1  million  gift 

For  the  first  time  in  UNCW  history,  every  academic  department  has  at 
least  one  endowed  scholarship  to  award  to  deserving  students. 


Philanthropists  Mark  Griffis  and  Dave 
Robertson  estabhshed  20  new  schol- 
arships in  December,  purposely  giving 
many  of  them  to  departments  that  previ- 
ously did  not  have  a  single  scholarship 
to  offer  students.  Their  $  1  million  gift  is 
the  largest  single  commitment  a  donor 
has  made  to  scholarships  at  one  time  in 
university  history. 

"Without  a  doubt,  one  of  the  highlights 
of  my  eight-year  tenure  as  chair  of  the 
Department  of  Foreign  Languages  and 
Literatures  was  the  day  I  learned  that 
Mark  Griffis  and  Dave  Robertson  had 
created  a  $50,000  endowed  scholar- 
ship for  foreign  language  students  at 
UNCW,"  said  Spanish  professor  Denise 
M.  DiPuccio. 


The  donors  named  the  scholarship  in 
honor  of  Gabriella  "Gaye"  Hieb,  co- 
founder  and  executive  director  of  the 
Coastal  AIDS  Resource  Effort  (C.A.R.E.) 
in  Wilmington. 

"Griffis,  Robertson  and  Hieb  have  set  a 
fine  example  of  global  and  local  citizen- 
ship for  all  of  us  to  follow,"  DiPuccio 
said.  "It  will  be  a  pleasure  to  award  this 
scholarship  to  students  who  match  their 
academic  excellence  with  compassionate 
outreach." 

Jack  Hall,  chair  of  the  Department  of 
Environmental  Studies,  looks  forward 
to  using  the  William  Burr  Scholarship  to 
recruit  and  retain  talented  students.  "We 
are  thrilled  to  be  able  to  offer  this  scholar- 
ship to  one  of  our  many  outstanding  stu- 


dents," he  said.  "It  will  allow  us  to  reward 
some  of  our  most  deser\'ing  students  and, 
hopefully,  to  attract  new  students.  This  is 
a  great  addition  to  our  department,  and 
we  are  indebted  to  the  donors  for  their 
thoughtfulness  and  generosity." 

Griffis  and  Robertson,  who  have  a  resi- 
dence in  Wilmington,  named  the  new 
scholarships  for  friends,  the  children 
of  friends  and  other  individuals  impor- 
tant to  them.  None  of  their  endowed 
gifts  are  named  for  themselves.  Their 
philanthropic  legacy  at  UNCW  includes 
a  total  of  29  scholarships,  funding  for 
an  art  gallery,  gifts  for  three  one-time 
awards,  a  catastrophe  relief  fund  and 
a  $100,000  challenge  gift  to  generate 
support  for  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
scholarships.  Their  total  contributions  to 
UNCW  exceed  $1.6  million. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  said, 
"With  their  incredible  generosity,  Mark 
Griffis  and  David  Robertson  have  made 
the  stellar  education  UNCW  offers 
more  affordable  for  more  students  now 
and  in  the  years  to  come.  L'NCW  is 
extremely  grateful  for  their  friendship 
and  dedication." 

Community  service  is  so  important  to 
the  donors  that  each  scholarship  agree- 
ment requires  recipients  to  volunteer. 


Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  presented 
Marli  Gritfis,  left,  and  David  Robertson,  nght, 
with  a  Soaring  Seahawk  statue  at  a  scholarship 
recognition  luncheon  in  January.  The  two 
established  20  new  scholarships  that  will  be 
endowed  at  550,000  each. 


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Dan  Marett  of  Harris  Teeter  announces  the 
donation  of  S350.000  to  ttie  fitness  center  located 
in  UNC  Wilmington's  Student  Recreation  Center. 

The  UNC  Wilmington  Parents  Council  presented 
Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  with  a  check  for 
5190,000. 


Wilmington  Society 
members  recognized 

UNCW  formally  recognized  members 
of  the  Wilmington  Society  for  the  first 
time  in  university  history  during  a 
March  reception  hosted  by  the  UNCW 
Foundation  Board. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  pre- 
sented custom-designed,  commemo- 
rative lapel  pins  and  certificates  to 
several  donors  whose  lifetime  giving  to 
the  university  exceeds  $100,000.  She 
thanked  them  "for  a  lifetime  of  dedica- 
tion to  UNCW." 

A  different  commemorative  pin  was 
distributed  to  members  of  the  Chan- 
cellor's Club,  donors  who  contribute 
$2,500  or  more  within  a  fiscal  year. 


Donors  provide 

significant  gifts 

to  UNCW 


Harris  Teeter  Fitness  Center 

Harris  Teeter  and  the  Dickson  Foun- 
dation Inc.  donated  $350,000  to  the 
university  to  support  student  health 
and  wellness.  In  April,  UNCW  dedi- 
cated the  Harris  Teeter  Fitness  Center 
in  the  Student  Recreation  Center.  Tim 
McNeilly,  campus  recreation  director, 
said,  "The  university  will  use  this 
generous  gift  to  update  and  maintain 
the  fitness  center  equipment,  and  to 
enhance  the  exercise  classes  and  other 
programs  we  offer." 

Hodder  Hall  of  Mentors 

Wilmington  residents  Jim  and  Katie 
Hodder  established  a  retained  life 
estate  agreement  to  give  their  house 
and  property  to  benefit  the  university. 
The  gift  supports  the  UNCW  Center 
for  Marine  Science,  where  the  Hodders 
were  active  donors  and  volunteers. 
The  couple's  contributions  to  UNCW 
exceed  $350,000.  The  university  held 
a  celebration  in  their  honor  in  January; 
Jim  Hodder  passed  away  in  April.  "The 
Hodder  Hall  of  Mentors  is  the  largest 
tiered  lecture  classroom  at  CMS,  and  it 
is  envisioned  as  a  place  of  recognition 
for  mentors  in  all  walks  of  life,"  said 
CMS  Director  Daniel  Baden. 


Parents  Colonnade  Campaign 

On  behalf  of  the  UNCW  Parents  Council, 
Landis  Bullock  presented  a  check 
for  $190,000  to  the  university  in 
January.  The  gift  supports  the  Colon- 
nade Campaign,  a  fund-raising  initia- 
tive to  construct  a  columned,  covered 
walkway  between  the  Fisher  Student 
Center  and  the  Burney  Center.  Chan- 
cellor DePaolo  said,  "UNCW  has  the 
most  engaged,  energetic,  enthusiastic 
parents  of  any  campus  in  North  Caro- 
lina. Your  generosity  extends  far  beyond 
your  own  children,  as  demonstrated  by 
this  remarkable  gift." 

Osher  Reentry  Scholarship 

The  Bernard  Osher  Foundation  awarded 
a  $50,000  grant  to  the  university  to 
establish  the  Osher  Reentry  Scholar- 
ship Program.  The  program  is  designed 
to  serve  students  who  have  collegiate 
credits  from  a  four-year  institution, 
but  who  have  not  been  enrolled  in 
an  educational  degree  program  for  at 
least  five  years  due  to  circumstances 
beyond  their  control.  Additional  quali- 
fications include  financial  need  and 
high  academic  standing.  Osher  Reentry 
Scholars  may  be  enrolled  as  full-time 
or  part-time  undergraduates  at  UNC 
Wilmington. 


SUMMER  2007  UNCW  Magazine 


23 


ALUMNI  NEWS 


Wise  House  closes  for  renovations 


Wise  Alumni  House  closed  in  mid-April  for  interior  renova- 
tions and  roof  replacement. 

The  William  R.  Kenan  Jr.  Charitable  Trust  provided  $197,500 
to  renovate  interior  finishes  including  wainscoting,  walls  and 
wood  floors.  The  university  plans  to  invest  $250,000  to  replace 
the  slate  roof  and  the  support  structures  under  it.  In  addition, 
Wilmington  resident  Janice  Kingoff '77  provided  a  gift  to  fund 
the  repair  of  the  stained  glass  window  that  illuminates  the 
foyer  and  staircase. 

The  renovations,  scheduled  for  completion  in  fall  2007,  are 
part  of  the  preparations  for  celebrating  the  historic  houses 
centennial  celebration  in  2009. 


"The  Wise  Alumni  House  is  a  Wilmington  treasure,  and  the 
UNCW  Alumni  Association  sincerely  appreciates  the  help  and 
support  the  university  has  given  and  received  to  renovate  it," 
said  Donis  Smith  '86,  '94M,  outgoing  association  chair 

The  family  of  Jessie  Kenan  Wise  donated  the  house  to  the 
university  in  1968,  and  it  has  served  as  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  headquarters  since  1994,  a  year  after  the  organiza- 
tion committed  $400,000  to  preserve  and  update  the  house. 
To  learn  more  about  the  architecture  and  history  of  the  house, 
visit  www.uncw.edu/alumni/HistoricWiseAlumni- 
House.htm. 

The  UNCW  Office  of  Alumni  Relations  has  been  relocated 
temporarily  to  10  S.  Cardinal  Drive.  The  mailing  address 
and  all  telephone  numbers  remain  the  same. 


Vick  Griffin,  location  manager  for  the  film  Bolden!  talks  to  guests  at  the  Wise  Alumni  House  in  April 
during  a  break  between  filming  scenes.  Production  of  the  movie,  a  biographical  account  of  the  life  of 
African  American  cornet  player.  Buddy  Boiden,  was  filmed  on  location  at  the  Wise  House  and  in  New 
Orieans.  The  Wise  House  underwent  a  temporary  transformation  into  a  1800-era  brothel  set  in  Louisiana. 


Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  poses  with  the  2007  UNCW  Alumni  Award  winners:  Frank  Capra  Jr.,  Citizen  of  the  Year; 
Mandy  Hill  Cook,  Young  Alumna  of  the  Year;  and  Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  Dyches,  Alumnus  of  the  Year.  The  awards  were 
presented  at  the  scholarship  endowment  gala  held  Homecoming  Weekend.  Approximately  310,000  was  raised  as  part  of 
the  association's  efforts  to  endow  its  entire  scholarship  program.  Nominations  are  being  accepted  for  the  2008  awards. 
More  information  and  nomination  forms  are  available  at  WWW.uncW.edu/alumni/awardS.html. 


Freshman  Sarah  Richter, 

center,  carries  on  the  UNCW 
tradition.  Her  parents  Jamie 
and  Jeff  Richter  graduated 
from  UNCW  in  1983  and  1982, 
respectively.  She  was  one  of 
80  university  legacy  members 
among  the  freshman  class, 
whose  parent(s)  or  grandparent(s) 
are  UNCW  alumni. 


Norelius  departs, 
interim  appointed 

The  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
bids  a  fond  farewell  to  Alumni 
Relations  Director  Caroline 
Norelius,  who  joined  the  uni- 
versity in  January  2005.  Claire 
Stanley,  external  and  donor  re- 
lations director  in  the  Division 
for  University  Advancement, 
will  serve  as  the  interim  alumni 
director  while  a  national  search 
IS  conducted.  More  information 
is  available  at  www.uncw.edu/ 
alumni/news.html. 


CHAPTER  NEWS 


M     Chair 

rr     Jason  Wheeler '99, '03M 910.231.8887 

^^  jason@pathfinderinvestments.com 

'*'     Vice  Chair 

0  Marl<  Tyler '87 910.313.3333 

III  mtyler@bankofwilmington.com 

tc 

^     Secretary 

Q     Beth  Terry  '00 910.509.2000 

II  bterry@bankofwilmington.com 

\J     Treasurer 

^     Marcus  Smith '96  804.644.1935 

jj  mlsmith@agedwards.com 

^     Past  Chair 

ft     Donis  Noe  Smith  '86.  '94M 910.792.0805 

*A  donis.noe.smith@morganstanley.com 

QQ     Board  Members 

C;^     Sherry  Broome  'OIM 910.799.3678 

1       Crystal  Caison  '84 910.790.2250 

|!I>    James  Carroll  '90 919.781.9470 

^     CaraCostello  '97,  '03M 910.772.6993 

^     DruFarrar'73 910.392.4324 

Kandice  Kelley  '04 910.619.5085 

Kimberly  Wiggs  Gamlin  '90 919.989.8221 

Patrick  Gunn  '00 770.783.0333 

Enoch  Hasberry  II!  '98 910.347.2612 

Gayle  Hayes '89 910.791.1862 

Trudy  Maus  '91,  '97M 910.793.4298 

Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 910.431.2692 

Sandra  McClammy  '03 910.228.0072 

Melissa  Blackburn  Walton  '87 910.350.3145 

Robert  Warren  '74 910.395.5842 

Doug  Yopp 910.228.7802 

^J  2     African  American  Graduates  Association 

Z  _      Enoch  Hasberry  '98 910.347.2612 

S ehasberry@yahoo.com 

1  ^     Cameron  School  of  Business  Chapter 

TJ_     Sarah  Hall  Cain '99.  '05M 910.270.1512 

^^  ^  ^  shcain@firsthorizon.com 

>^ 

^  O  Cape  Fear  Chapter 

OcO  Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97 910.297.0752 

^J/y-v  doc@ec.rr.com 

Florida  Chapters 
Orlando 

Kevin  Snyder  '98 386.323.8806 

snydee7c@erau.edu 

Ft.  Lauderdale 

Rich  Dzicek  '89 954.568.4600 

rich@infinitytelecomconsulting.com 

Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 

Jeanne  Harmon  '01 910.792.1516 

harmonj@uncw.edu 

Past  Chair's  Council 

Tom  Lament  '80 910.392.3033 

Tom.lamont@boysandgirlshomesofnc.org       'i 


AAGA 

The  Afncan  American  Graduate  Association 
held  its  bi-annual  Senior  Sankofa  on  May  11. 
Members  of  the  alumni  chapter  were  on  hand 
to  watch  graduating  seniors  of  minority  status 
receive  their  ceremonial  medallion.  To  learn 
more  about  AAGA.  contact  chapter  leader 
Enoch  Hasberry  '98  at  ehasberry@yahoo.com. 

Boston 

Alumni  gathered  in  June  at  Jillian's  Boston  to 
discuss  the  formation  of  an  affiliate  chapter 
support  and  promote  the  Seahawks.  More 
information  can  be  obtained  by  contacting 
Danielle  Roudebush  '97  at  dlroudy@hotmail. 
com  or  Meredith  Hoxie  at  mhoxie@yahoo.com. 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

More  than  200  Cameron  School  of  Business 
alumni  returned  to  campus  for  Business  Week 
in  March.  About  100  alumni  enjoyed  appetizers 
and  networked  at  a  mixer  in  the  new  Computer 
Information  Systems  Building.  Robert  "Chip" 
Leavitt  '91 M  and  Todd  Sammons  '83  were 
recognized  as  the  school's  2007  outstanding 
alumni  for  their  personal  achievement  and 
service  to  the  community  and  to  Cameron 
School.  Alumni  interested  in  serving  on  the 
Strategic  Planning  Committee  or  volunteenng 
for  upcoming  events  should  contact  Sarah  Hall 
Cam  '99  at  shcain@firsthorizon.com. 

Cape  Fear 

A  field  of  more  than  120  golfers  participated  in 
the  14th  annual  Cape  Fear  Golf  Classic  in  April. 
The  event  raised  more  than  $5,500  for  the  Ger- 
ald Shinn  Scholarship  named  for  the  professor 
of  philosophy  and  religion  who  taught  at  UNCW 
from  1967  to  1995.  The  scholarship  provides 
SI. 500  to  an  incoming  or  currently  enrolled 
undergraduate  student  and  an  additional  $500 
for  books.  All  alumni  and  fnends  thank  Jason 
Brett  '01  and  J.D.  Terry  '99  of  First  Horizon 
Home  Loans  for  co-chairing  the  golf  committee 
that  put  on  this  wonderful  event. 

More  than  100  alumni  and  friends  watched  the 
Seahawks  take  on  Northeastern  University  at 
Brooks  Field  during  the  ninth  annual  Grand 
Slam  Jam  on  May  4.  The  pregame  cookout  was 
sponsored  by  K38  Baja  Grill.  Kristin  Dunn  '97, 
doc@ec.rr.com,  is  the  chapter  contact. 

Charlotte 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  greeted  more 
than  40  alumni  at  Maggiano's  in  "uptown" 
Chariotte.  She  led  an  informational  dinner 
updating  alumni  on  UNCW's  goals  and  suc- 
cesses. Please  contact  the  alumni  relations 
office  at  alumni@uncw.edu. 

Communication  Studies 

"Career  Builders'  was  the  theme  for  Communi- 
cation Studies  Day  2007  on  March  23.  During 
two  panel  discussions,  a  cross  section  of  recent 
graduates  shared  stories  and  insights  from  their 
experiences  in  graduate  programs  and  profes- 
sional positions.  The  Communication  Studies 
Society  hosted  its  fifth  annual  Dress  for  Success 
Fashion  Show,  and  communication  studies 
students  networked  with  visiting  alumni  during 
a  social  gathering.  More  information  on  the 
chapter  is  available  by  contacting  Frank  Trimble 
at  trimblef@uncw.edu  or  David  Bollinger  at 
bollingerd@uncw.edu. 


Crew  Club 

A  group  of  approximately  20  dedicated  Crew 
Club  alumni  and  12  current  crew  club  members 
met  for  their  annual  rowing  and  networking  social 
the  weekend  of  St.  Patrick's  Day.  They  met  at  the 
UNCW  boathouse  for  a  row,  had  lunch  at  PT's 
Olde  Fashioned  Grill,  toured  campus  and  finished 
the  evening  with  dinner  at  Front  Street  Brewery. 
More  information  on  this  annual  gathering  can 
be  obtained  by  contacting  Jennifer  Triplet!  '97 
at  jltriplett@gmail.com  or  Curt  Browder  '92  at 
browderwilliam@yahoo.com. 

Florida 

Alumni  held  networking  socials  in  Ortando  and 
Fort  Lauderdale  in  March  and  discussed  plans 
for  future  events.  More  information  can  be 
obtained  by  contacting  Kevin  Snyder  '99  at 
snydee7c@erau.edu  in  the  Orlando  area  or  Rich 
Dzicek  '89  at  rich@infinitytelcomconsulting.com 
in  Fort  Lauderdale. 

Maryland 

A  group  of  alumni  met  at  Porters  Pub  and  Grille 
June  26  to  plan  a  networking  social  event  for 
Sept.  7.  Those  planning  to  attend  should  bring 
business  cards  to  share  with  others.  Events  for 
2008  in  Baltimore  will  be  discussed.  Chapter 
members  want  to  start  a  customized  UNCW 
license  plate  program  in  Maryland.  A  one-time 
$50  tag  fee  would  be  charged  in  addition  to  the 
regular  motor  vehicle  fee:  $25  would  be  returned 
to  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association  to  support 
undergraduate  and  graduate  scholarships. 
For  more  information,  or  to  RSVP  for  upcoming 
events,  contact  Jeff  Lee  '02  at  jeff@leefinancial 
associates.com. 

New  York 

For  the  second  straight  year,  more  than  30  alumni 
gathered  for  a  networking  social  at  the  Tonic  Bar 
in  Manhattan.  Former  Student  Ambassadors 
attended  the  social  and  all  were  please  to  see 
the  exciting  highlights  of  UNCW.  More  information 
can  be  obtained  by  contacting  Gerry  Marano  '01 
at  gerry.marano@ey.com  or  Joshua  Torek  '01  at 
Josh.Torok@ey.com. 

Triangle 

More  than  100  alumni  and  friends  gathered 
on  June  16  for  the  annual  Durham  Bulls 
baseball  event  hosted  by  the  Triangle  Alumni 
Chapter.  Alumni  interested  in  participating  in  the 
2008  event  should  send  an  e-mail  to  alumni@ 
uncw.edu. 

Richmond 

Alumni  living  in  Virginia  interested  in  obtaining  a 
customized  UNCW  license  plate  should  contact 
alumni@uncw.edu.  The  license  plates  would 
support  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association's  under- 
graduate and  graduate  scholarship  programs. 

Wilmington  College 

Members  of  the  Wilmington  College  Alumni 
Chapter  should  mark  their  calendars  for  the 
following  gatherings:  July  18.  Aug.  15.  Sept. 
19  and  Oct.  17.  Contact  Jim  Medlin  '52  at 
910.791.5259  for  more  information. 


SUMMER  2007  UNCW  Magazine 


26 


ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


David  E.  Allen  '69  completed  his  Doctor 
of  Arts  in  Education  in  October  2006.  He 
is  the  General  Electric  grant  coordinator 
with  the  New  Hanover  County  Board  of 
Education  and  an  adjunct  professor  with 
Strayer  University  in  Virginia. 


1970s 


Sue  S.  Hammond  '71,  historian  at 

Fifth  A\cnuc  United  Methodist  Church, 
was  featured  in  UNC-TVs  North  Carolina 
Now  segment  focusing  on  Wilmington's 
connections  with  China.  She  told  the  story 
of  Charles  Jones  Soong.  a  Chinese  ship 
stowaway  who  was  baptized  at  the  church 
in  the  laie  1800s  and  whose  children  were 
instrumental  in  transforming  China  and 
Taiwan,  Playing  flute.  Sue  also  performed 
her  original  song,  Cliincsc  Hymn  in  Memory 
of  Madame  Chiang  Kai-sheh.  as  background 
music  during  the  segment, 

Michael  W.  Lewis  '71  was  recognized 
in  December  200b  for  25  \'ears  of  service  at 
Wrightsboro  Baptist  Church  where  he 
is  minister  of  education,  outreach  and 
senior  adults. 

Writing  under  the  name  Barbara  Chenoweth, 
Barbara  Boob  '76  of  Raleigh  authored 
Monstcifix.  a  rh\ming  picture  book  for 

cbildrL-n  ages  2  lo  3. 

James  M.  Johnson  Jr.  '76  was 

appointed  chief  probation  officer  for  the 
U.S.  District  Court  for  the  Eastern  District 
of  North  Carolina. 

The  owner  of  Ben  &  Jerri's  Charleston, 

S.C  ,  E.  Fred  vom  Lehn  Jr.  '76  is  the 

only  two-time  winner  of  Ben  iSi  Jerrys  Social 
Mission  Award  that  acknowledges  the 
company's  extensive  work  in  the  community- 
Charleston  Mayor  Joseph  Riley  commended 
Fred  for  giving  tourist-generated 
money  back  to  the  community. 

Ray  Warren  '79  i^  the  state 

policies  director  for  the  Marijuana 
Policy  Project,  the  leading  organization 
seeking  reforms  to  legalize  medical 

marijuana  use. 


David  Lynch  '80  retired  from  the 
Jacksonville  Recreation  and  Parks 
Department  where  he  was  assistant  director. 
He  was  a  city  employee  for  26  years. 

James  D.  Montague  Jr.  '80  is  the 

head  baseball  coacii  at  North  Lenoir  High 
School  and  led  the  team  to  consecutive  2-A 
state  championships  in  2005  and  2006. 

Pam  Whitlock  '80  director  of 

sponsored  programs  at  UNC  Wilmington, 
was  elected  president  of  the  National 
Council  of  University  Research  Adminis- 
trators (NCURA)  and  will  serve  a  one-year 
term.  She  is  also  serving  her  third  year 
as  faculty  for  the  nationally  recognized 
Fundamentals  of  Research  Administration 
workshop  sponsored  by  NCURA. 

Francis  X.  DeLuca  '81  was  named 

state  director  of  the  Americans  for 
Prosperity  Foundation  of  North  Carolina. 

Jerry  Allsbrook  '82  was  promoted 

to  chief  markelmg  nlhcer  with  Boddie- 
Noell  Enterprises  Inc.  and  has  strategic 
marketing  responsibility  for  the  company's 
357  restaurants 

Charles  E.  Ponton  '82  was  elected 

Master  ot  Wilmiiigloii  Lodge  No,  319 
Ancient,  Free  iSi  Accepted  Masons,  one  of 
the  oldest  Masonic  lodge  in  North  Carolina, 
Charles  is  the  owner-broker  of  Ponton 
Realty  and  lives  in  Wilmington  with  his 

wife,  Wanda  Costin  Ponton  '85.  and 

two  sons,  Noali  ami  t  .ileh, 

Dennis  Tobin  '82  is  superintendent  of 
the  HarJ\sioii  FuuiKship  School  District  in 
Hamburg,  NJ,  He  was  featured  in  a  Dec.  1 1, 
2006,  article  In  the  New  Jersey  Herald 


Marcia  J.  Avedon  '83  is  senior  vice 

president,  human  resources  and  commu- 
nications, with  Ingersoll-Rand  Company 
Limited,  based  in  Montvale.  NJ.  She  was 
also  elected  an  ofhcer  of  the  company  and 
will  serve  as  a  member  of  the  company's 
Enterprise  Leadership  Team 

Dan  Dunlop  '84  was  named  president 

and  chief  executive  ofhcer  of  Jennings,  a 
Chapel  Hill-based  marketing  and  branding 

agency 

C.  Dean  Home  '84  was  promoted  to 

assistant  managing  partner  with  Pittard 
Perry  &  Crone  Inc.  He  serves  as  director 
of  technology,  chair  of  the  inspection  team 
and  member  of  the  business  development 
and  marketing  committee.  As  a  certified 
valuation  analyst,  he  assists  clients  in 
business  valuations. 

H.  E.  (Mac)  McClaren  '85  is  vice 

president  lor  gmcrnment  pmgrams  at  Bell 
Helicopter  and  is  responsible  for  the  presi- 
dential helicopter  replacement  program, 

Eagle  E\c  and  immanm(.l  aircraft  programs. 

Karen  Tart  Tomczak  '86  is 

chief  information  officer  with  the  N.C, 
Department  of  Health  and  Human  Ser\iccs, 

An  exhibit  of  works  by  the  late  Jeanne 

D.  DavieS  '87  hangs  in  Hoggard  Hall  at 
UNCW  Jeanne  willed  a  collection  of  her 
works  and  those  of  local  artists  to  Randall 
L!brar\' 

Shirley  Prince  '87M  was  named  2007 

North  Carolina  Superintendent  ot  the  Year 
by  the  N.C.  Association  of  School  Admin- 
istrators and  the  N,C.  School  Board  Associ- 
ation. She  has  served  as  superintendent  of 
schools  in  Scotland  County  since  1999. 


1980s 


William  P.  Heitman  '80  was 

elected  to  the  First  Flight  Society  Board  of 
Directors.  He  is  a  captain  with  Canadair 
Regional  Jet,  United  Airlines  Express,  and 
is  the  author  of  two  aviation  books. 


Erika  Hayes-Gower  '88  is  a  sales 

associate  with  the  Loldwell  Banker  Howard 
Perry  and  Walston  Crabtree  office.  She  lives 
in  Raleigh  with  her  husband.  Sonn\'.  and 
five  chdilrcn 

L.  Markham  Hibbs  Jr.  '88,  business 

editor  of  Cciricvct  Coimlx  Ncvvs-Tlnies,  was 
the  2006  recipient  of  the  Carteret  Count)- 
Hospitality  Associations  Jack  Goldstein 
Hospitalit)'  Award  for  dedicated  service  to 
the  promotion  of  tourism. 

James  R.  Juma  '89  was  Employee  of 
the  Month  for  June  2006  and  Employee  of 
the  Year  for  2006  at  New  Hanover  Health 
Network  where  he  is  a  nursing  assistant. 


1990s 


Donna  Chandler  Kornegay  '90 

earned  a  PhD.  in  ctmnselor  i.'i.lut.ai!on  at 
NC  State  Lni\ersitv  She  i>  scll-einpl(i\  clI  as 
a  therapist  ant!  resides  in  Purham  widi  her 

husband.  Dexter  Kornegay  '90 
Daniel  R.  Norris  '90  is  the  author  of 

CiAiolina  BciiLli,  liiuigi:),  and  /cons  from  a 
Bygone  Era.  He  teaches  biology  at  Cape  Fear 
Community  College, 

Cliff  Wilkins  '90  was  promoted  in  2006 
i.i  iicuiL'iiani  enlonel  with  the  U.S,  Army 

John  L.  Belt  '92  earned  a  Master 
of  Education  Administration  degree  in 
December  2006  from  Franciscan  University. 
He  is  the  Science  Department  chair  for 
Indian  Creek  Local  Schools  in  Ohio. 

Mark  J.  Bieberich  '92  was  promoted 

to  vice  president,  (.omnuinRations  infra- 
structure research,  at  Yankee  Group  in 
Severn,  Md,  He  is  responsible  for  all  market 
research  of  global  communications  infra- 
structure 

Matt  Fish  '92  is  a  basketball  coach  at 
Mountain  Pointe  High  School  in  Ahwatukee, 
Ariz.;  director  of  Steven  Hunt,  Eddie 
Johnson  and  Matt  Fish  camps;  and  coach/ 
facilitator  of  Phoenix  Suns  camps.  He  resides 
in  Chandler,  Ariz. 

John  H.  BrunjeS  '93  is  a  research 
scientist  with  the  Kentucky  Department  of 
Fish  and  Wildlife  Resources  migratory  bird 
program 

Gabe  Wood  '93  had  roles  m  One  Tree 
HiU,  Surface  and  the  feature  film  Asy/ii'". 

A  kindergarten  teacher  at  Forest  View 
Elementar\  School  in  Durham,  JameS 
Barnhill  '94  received  National  Board 
Ceriihcation 

Philip  E.  Berger  Jr.  '94  u  as  elected 

district  a[torne\  lor  iLidiual  ITisirict  17A   He 


and  his  wife,  Jodie  Church  Burger 

'96  reside  in  Eden  with  their  two 
children 

Pamela  Watson 

Heath  '94eanud 
/  a  masterN  degree  in 

/  healthcare  adminiiilration 

in  May  2006  from  UNC 
Chapel  Hill 

Meghan  McHugh 
Sauer  '94  '95  is  a  middle 

/  school  science  teacher  with 

Vance  County  Schools. 


Allsbrook 


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Kim  Falcone  Sousa  '94  was 

appoinied  marketing  director  of  Richard  D. 
Kimball  Company  Inc  ,  a  leading  buildmg 
systems  engineering  firm.  She  is  a  member 
and  past  president  of  the  Boston  Chapter 
of  the  Society  for  Marketing  Professional 
Services,  current  chair  of  the  Marketing/PR 
Committee  of  the  American  Council  of 
Engineering  Companies  of  Massachusetts 
and  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors 
of  the  Women's  Transportation  Seminar. 
She  participated  in  the  Transportation 
Committee  for  MassGAP.  the  Massachusetts 
Governors  Appointment  Project.  She  is  chair 
of  the  Andover  Housing  Board  of  Trustees. 
The  mother  of  two  resides  in  Andover. 
Mass-,  with  her  husband.  Jay 

Lee  Ann  Walker-Cooper  '94.  who 

is  in  her  sc\en[h  \car  on  the  LPGA  Tour, 
obtained  sponsorship  from  Lonesource  Inc. 

Rose  D.  Brown  '95  was  appointed 
director  of  community  development  for  the 
Triangle  Chapter  of  National  Black  MBA 
Association.  She  is  market  support  manager 
for  Humana  Inc  and  is  pursuing  a  doctorate 
in  healthcare  administration  from  Universit\ 
of  Phoenix. 

Ginger  R.  Garner  '95  of  Emerald  isle 

is  the  founder  and  president  of  Professional 
Yoga  Therapy  Studies,  the  only  recognized 
post  professional  school  of  \'oga  therapy 
for  licensed  health  care  professionals  in 
the  United  States,  Her  Web  site  is  livin- 
gwellyogaproject-com. 

Eric  Johnson  '96  works  in  sales  with 

Europa  Sports  I'roducls  in  Charlotte. 

Stacy  A.  Wood  '96  is  a  senior  program 
manager  with  WildBlue  Communications. 
She  resides  in  Centennial.  Colo. 

Kelly  Crisp  '97.  '01 M  is  a  member  of 
the  nui^RLil  duo.  Rosebuds,  which  released 
its  third  CD  tilled  \iglil  oj  ihc  Furies  in  April 
2007.  The  Web  site  is  w^\'w.ihcrosebuds  com 

Stephaney  Shehane  Leskinen 

'97    'OOM  IS  J  R-MMah.issoLiatein 
rapid  deicction  of  microorganisms  at  the 
.Advanced  Biosensors  Laboratorv'  and  Center 
for  Biological  Defense  at  the  Lniversity  of 
South  Florida 

Anthony  T.  Santos  '97  is  a  marine 

obser\er  \Mth  MR-AG  .-\mericas  working  in 
.Vmcncan  Samoa  and  the  Hawaiian  Islands. 

Ben  Branch  '98  completed  an 
iniernship  in  family  practice  in  Charleston, 
S  C  ,  and  is  a  resident  in  physical  medicine 
and  rehabilitation  at  Marianjoy  Rehabili- 
tation Hospital  in  Chicago,  HI 

April  D.  Wall  '98  is  a  National  Board 
Cernried  Teacher  leaching  lirsi  grade 
al  Alderman  ElLniLnlar\  'school  in 
Wilmington 

Lt  j  g  Leah  Harman  '99  is  ihe 

small  hoat  and  diving  operations  officer 
at  Southeast  Fisheries  Science  Center  in 
Miami,  Ela..  and  works  with  the  Fisheries 
Assessment.  Monitoring  and  Ecology 
(FAME)  unit  conducting  \isual  reef  (ish 
counts. 

Cliff  R.  Smith  '99  '03M  grukuued 

Irxni  \  irgini.i  (.  >.li...i;r  .'I  ( isU-op.itlne 
Medicine  wnh  a  Doelur  nl  eKieopathic 
Medicine  degree. 


2000s 


Scott  Grissom  '00  i^  an  agent  wiih 

N.-nli  I  .irolin.i  I  .irni  Bure.ui  Mutual 
Insurance  Company  and  Southern  Farm 
Bureau  Life  insurance  Company  in 
\'ance  (.jiunly. 


Justin  Howard  '00  i^  an  associate 
with  the  law  lirm  Helms  Mulliss  Wicker  in 
Raleigh 

Jim  Hundley  'OOM  is  the  chief  executive 
olfice  o\  WjiL-rhTu.'  Marine  Construction  & 

Consuliiii'.;  in  W  ilniington. 

Vivien  D.  Porter  '00  passed  the  licensed 
clinical  social  worker  e.\am  in  December 
2006.  She  is  a  psychotherapist  with  Behav- 
ioral Health  Care  of  Cape  Fear  \allev  Health 
System  in  Fayeiteville 

Allison  K.  Ragon  '00  coordinates 

orienlalion  aiKJ  lirsl-\ear  student  programs 
al  Lehigh  University  She  resides  in 
Allentown,  Pa. 

Melissa  E.  Raymer  '00  received  a 

M.isliT  nl  I  ihr.ir\  -^LienLC  degree  from  NC 
Central  L  ni\er^-it\   She  was  employed  with 
Perkins  Librar\'-Duke  University  and  has 
accepted  the  position  of  public  services 
librarian  with  Cape  Fear  Communit)' 
College 

Andrew  Weaver  '00  .md  Lauren 
Venters  Weaver  '00  have  relocated  to 

Charleston,  S.C.  Drew  left  the  U.S.  Marine 
Corps  as  a  captain  and  is  a  logistic  analyst 
with  Eagan  and  McAllister  .\ssociates. 
Lauren  is  involved  m  the  South  Carolina 

Mentor  foster  famiK-  program 

Benjamin  M.  Whitlock  '00  '05M 

is  a  certified  public  accountant  and 
is  employed  by  McGladr\-  iSc  Pullen 

Elizabeth  Fugate-Whitlock  '00 

'03M  IS  [nirsuing  a  Pli  D.  ai  the  Medical 
College  ol  \  irginia.  She  is  a  lecturer  in  the 
gerontology  program  at  UNC  Witmington. 

Kevin  B.  Williams  '02  earned  a 

Masler  ot  Social  Work  degree  Irom  the  Joint 
Masters  of  Social  \\ork  Program  through 
North  Carolina  A&T  Llnivcrsiiy  and  UNC 
Greensboro.  He  was  awarded  a  Child 
Welfare  Education  Collaborative  Schol- 
arship, He  is  a  foster  care  social  worker  wuh 
Rowan  Coiuu\  Siuial  Ser\'ices. 

Travis  Cook  '01  w.is  promoted  to  on- 

premise  key  account  manager  for  Jackson 
Beverage. 

Dan  Guy  '01  is  a  communication 
spiLiahsi  wuh  Progress  Energy  in  Raleigh, 
managing  employee  communications  for  the 
customer  and  market  services  division. 

Joni  Marr  '01  is  a  wellness  coach  in 
\SiniliT>ip  I  iiiverMiy's  Depariineiii  of  Health 
ami  Plu'-ual  Fdiication,  She  is  pursuing  a 
master's  degree  in  physical  education  from 
Winlhrop 


Randy  Mickle  '01    new  home  sales 
counselor  lor  Rvland  Homes  in  Noblesville. 
Ind-.  was  named  Rookie  of  the  Year  at  the 
2006  Builders  Association  of  Greater  India- 
napolis annual  Merchandise  and  Marketing 
Excellence  Awards 

Brandon  A.  Mills  '01  is  an  e-commercc 
specialist  lor  Performance-Education, com.  a 
site  providing  educators  with  resources  for 
teaching  and  free  lesson  plans.  He  resides  in 
Ithaca,  N.V 

David  Minella  '02  is  jn  advertising  and 
public  relations  manager  for  ShopBot  Tools 
in  Durham, 

Lindsey  Pearce  Reiner  '02  earned 

National  l>i>.ird  Rather  L  ertihcation  and 
teaches  m  Neu  Haniner  County  Schools. 
Todd  E.  Reiner  '02  is  a  mortgage  loan 
counselor  wuh  Wachovia. 

Collin  Beck  '03  of  Garner  is  the  opera- 
tional manager  for  Labor  Finders. 

Kimberly  BertelS  '03  earned  a  Master 
of  Science  m  Nursing  with  a  concentration 
in  neonatal  nurse  practitioner  from  East 
Carohna  University.  She  works  at  Medical 
University  of  South  Carolina. 

Stephan  Caldwell  '03  is  an  an  director 
with  Marketsnian   \d\  ertising  in  Raleigh. 
His  Web  site  is  uuw.stephancaldwell.com, 

Susan  Crispell  '03  is  an  account 
assistant  wuh  Talk  PR  in  Wilmington 

Liz  Hair  '03  is  working  in  the  Department 
of  the  .\rnn  Iniernship  Program  at  the 
L  S   Army  Corps  of  Engineers  .\sheville 
Regulntorv'  Field  Office. 

Arnar  Stefansson  '03  is  a  marketing 

niana:;>r  wuh  ll,ilnniui  I  hi  in  Revkia\ik, 

Iceland  His  wile.  Elizabeth  Unger 

'02.  is  pursuing  a  ih.is|it-<  tlegu  r  al  the 

rniversil\'  ol  Icclaiid 

Faydra  Stratton  '03M  had  her  storv 

tilled  "My  Fragile  \"  posted  to  the  Web 
version  of  .Vewswcck  in  February  2007 
Her  sior>  "First  Fall"  was  in  the  premier 
issue  of  Tlic  .Ania'in  Bricfmsc.  published  ni 
December  200f«.  and  "Miracles"  appeared  in 
ihe  Fehruar\  2007  issue  ol  Rriu  ' 

Bob  '01   '05M  and  Dawn  Carroll 

York  '99   '03M  are  the  owners  of 
Mas.<iibori»  Home  and  Ciarden,  Dawn  is  also 
a  coastal  biologist  with  Coastal  Planning  and 
Engmeenng  m  Wilmingtvui, 


Jennifer  Baker  '04  was  promoted  to 

vice  president  for  business  banking  with 
Bank  of  America  in  Fairfax,  Va. 

Maggre  Jo  Wingfield  Consey  '04 

regisiLTcd  nurse  at  Hunimgion  Hospital  in 
Huntington.  NY.,  is  enrolled  in  the  adult 
health  nurse  practitioner  program  at  Stony 
Brook  University  in  Long  Island.  N.Y. 

Dana  Rohrbacher  '04  established  the 

Silver  Pearl  Professional  Concierge  Ser\ice 
in  Wilmington.  Her  Web  site  is  silverpearl- 
concieriic  com 

Christy  "Michelle"  Stephenson 

'04  earned  a  Master  ol  Education  degree 
from  North  Carolina  Central  Universit)*  in 
December  2006,  She  is  a  speech-language 
patholctgist  at  Johnston  Memorial  Hospital 
in  Smithfield 

M.  Kay  Hovious  '05  Ls  the  co-owner 
of  SolarHair  Saion,  a  lull-ser\ice  hair  and 
tanning  salon,  which  is  managed  by  her 
children.  Shan  Cox  Martin  and  Gar>-  Cox. 
She  IS  also  the  officer  manager  for  Ra\'mond 
James  Financial  Scr\'ices  in  Wilmington. 

Anna  Kooiman  '05  is  the  morning 

ncu--  aiuiun  .u  W  NW  0-T\'  Channel  24  in 

K'Ud.'    Ohio 

Kathleen  M.  Karlon  05  '06M 

is  a  math/statistics  analyst  with  the  U.S. 
Department  of  Commerce.  She  resides  in 

\le\andria.  \a 

Elizabeth  MacChainnigh  '05 

graduated  from  Savannah  School  ol  Art  & 
Design  in  Peccmher  20tio  with  a  Masier  of 

\rls  ijtiirce  in  hisionc  preserwxtion. 

Kate  Shanahan  '05  is  director  of 

markeiing  and  membership  ser\'ices  at 
the  Stale  Club,  a  private  club  on  NC  State 

I  [ii\,  r-.ii\ -.  i.\ntennial  Campus. 

Brad  BallOU  '06  is  pursuing  a  masters 
degree  in  political  management  at  George 
Washington  L'nivcrsity  and  is  a  staff 
assistant  in  Sen,  Flirabeth  Doles  office  in 
Washington.  DC, 

Brandon  L.  Boswell  '06M.  who  is 

K;;,ilK  hlinJ    puhliviud  \h  iVr  sonuJjoHmrv 
.>ri  (dr  K.M.i .'/  I  i(<  ,  a  bi>ok  ol  inspirational 
I  hrisuan  luinior  developed  Irom  his 
graduate  thesis  thai  encourages  people  wiih 
physical  di.s.ibilities  to  K>llow  their  dreams, 

Christy  Chambers  '06  is  the  siafiing 

ailnimisirati>r  with  I  idelity  Investments  in 
Durham 


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ALUMNOTES 


Bernadette  Jay  '06  is  a  reporter  with 

WECT-TV  6 

Steven  M.  Nelson  '06  is  the  devel- 
opment director  for  Coastal  Christian 
High  School,  assistant  regional  director 
for  Halo  Hoops  Ministries  Inc.  and  is 
enrolled  in  the  Duke  University  Nonprofit 
Management  Program,  He  also  volunteers  as 
the  discipleship  group  leader  at  St.  Andrews 
Covenant  Presbyterian  Church. 

Kai  Oliver-Kurtin  '06  is  a  marketing 

assistant  with  Arcadia  Publishing  in  Mount 
Pleasant,  S.C. 

Brian  D.  Williamson  '07M  rcLcivcd 

the  2007  Presidents  Award  from  ihc  North 
Carolina  Chapter  of  the  National  Association 
of  Social  Workers. 

Weddings 

Cheryl  Barela  '92  and  Michaci  l 

Fekete  on  Sept.  30,  2006.  Cheryl  is  a  senior 
clinical  research  project  manager  with  ICON 

Clinical  Research  in  Aberdeen. 

Michael  Persian!  '94  and  Danielle 

Michaels  on  Aug.  4,  2006.  Michael  is 
the  general  manager  of  Ruby  Tuesday  in 
Wilmington 

Allyson  Kane  '95  and  Jonathan 

KIme  '94  on  June  3,  2006. 

Julie  Scott  '95  and  Martinez  Steverson 
on  No\'.  4.  2006.  Julie  is  an  assistant  vice 
president  with  BB&T  m  Wilson. 

Stacey  Gillings  '98  .md  Roosevelt 

Richard  '97  on  Nov  4,  2OO6.  Staccy  is  an 
assistant  operations  manager  with  the  VIF 
Program,  and  Roosevelt  is  the  communit\' 
program  manager  with  Triumph,  LLC  They 
reside  in  Morrisville. 

Meghan  McCleery  '98  and  Daniel 

J.  Odonzzi  on  Oct.  21,  2006.  Meghan  is 
director  of  alumnae  affairs  at  Peace  College. 

Amy  M.  Piner  '98  and  Tim  B.  Howard 
onjune  17,  2006,  Amy  is  a  physical 
therapist  with  PT  Services  of  Wilmington, 
She  earned  a  doctorate  in  physical  therapy 
from  East  Carolina  University  in  2006. 

Kristy  Oakley  '99  and  jimmy  R   Long 
on  Oct.  21,  2006.  Kristy  is  a  clinical 
research  coordinator  at  Duke  University 
Medical  Center. 

Jason  L.  Brown  '00  and  Angela 

A.  Alniand  on  Nov.  11.  2006.  Jason  is  a 
commercial  real  estate  portfolio  specialist 
with  SunTrust  Bank  in  Raleigh, 

Mary  Wilkinson  '00  and  Joseph  W. 

Casper  '02  on  Nov.  11.  2000.  Mary  ib 
an  assistant  vice  president  and  commercial 
portfolio  specialist  with  SunTrust  Bank,  and 
Billy  is  a  coordinator  with  Verizon  Wireless. 
They  reside  in  Wilmington. 

Lisa  M.  Bryan  '01  and  Shawn  R.  Padgett 
on  May  6,  2006.  Lisa  graduated  from  the 
registered  nurse  program  at  Coastal  Carolina 
Community  College. 

Brooke  Davis  '01  and  James  M. 

Fulcher  '02  on  Apnl  29,  2006.  Brooke 
is  a  retail  banking  officer  with  Sound  Bank, 
and  James  is  an  electronics  technician  with 
Wes  Tech  International.  They  reside  in 
Morehead  City. 

Keith  "Huck"  Huxley  III  '01  and 

Heather  L-  Rcid  on  July  23,  2005.  He  is  a 
corporate  sales  account  manager  with  Office 
Depot.  They  reside  in  Charlotte. 

Charles  C.  Blanton  '02  and  Melissa  j. 

Pudiwitr  on  April  1,  2006. 


Andrew  R.  Farrell  '02  and  Laura  M. 

Kmec  '02  on  Scpi   »-).  2OO0   Andrew  is 
a  dentist  with  Spclios  and  Associates,  and 
Laura  is  a  speech  language  pathologist  with 
CCA  Rehab  Inc   Thcv  reside  in  Raleigh. 

Casey  L.  Goforth  '02  and  Steven  J 
Lockler  on  July  29,  2006.  Casey  leaches  in 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg  Schools. 

Kristen  R.  Hull  '02  and  Stephen  J   Hill 
on  Mav  27,  200h.  Krisien  earned  a  Master 
of  Arts  Degree  m  Educational  Leadership 
-  educational  media,  instructional 
technology  and  computers  -  in  May  2006 
from  Appalachian  State  University,  She  is 
a  technology  facilitator  and  computer  lab 
teacher  at  Union  Cross  Elementary  School  in 
Kernersville. 

Mariana  Molina  '02  and  Br>an  Deweese 
on  Nov.  Its,  2OO0   She  works  in  major 
account  ser\iccs  with  ADP  They  reside  in 
Raleigh. 

Jason  Thornton  '03  .md  Heather 
Kozak  '02  on  juK  1  lOOi-^ 

Kelly  Swicegood  '04  and  J.  Michael 

Landcn  Jr.  on  Dec.  lb,  2006.  Kelly  is  a  staff 
accountant  with  VisionAIR  Inc. 

Nancy  L.  Bell  '05andjarman  Sullivan 

on  April  14.  2006.  Nancy  teaches  in  Clinton 
City  School.^ 

Jennifer  M.  Hanes  '05M  and  Todd 

M.  Sullivan  '98  on  Sept   30,  2006. 
Jennifer  is  the  director  of  development  for 
Cape  Fear  Botanical  Garden,  and  Todd  is 
vice  president  of  Sullivan's  Highland  Euneral 
Service  and  Crema[or\-.  They  reside  in 
Fayetieville 

Tina  L.  Marburger  '05M  and  Ted  j 

Hawkins  on  .April  21,  2007   Tina  is  a  senior 
accountant  with  Ccntro-Watt   Thc\  reside  in 
Wilmington 

Noelle  Pate  '05  and  Joshua  Inman 

'04  on  Oct.  21.  2006.  Thcv  both  arc 
employed  by  Starpowcr  Talent  Compe- 
tition, Noelle  as  manager  and  Joshua  as 
vice  president  of  marketing  They  reside  in 
EdgewattT,  Md 

Hannah  Justice  '06  and  james  m. 

Anderson  onjune  24,  2006,  Hannah 
teaches  seventh  grade  special  education  in 
Williamson  County  (Tenn.)  Schools.  They 
reside  in  Franklin,  Tenn. 

Amy  McNeill  '06  and  Philip  Holmes  on 
JuK'  29,  200o.  .-XiTiN-  IS  a  first  grade  teacher  at 
Rockv  Point  Primary-  School. 


Swicegood 


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BIRTHS 


To  Jack  N.  Allen  '80  .md  his  wife 

Tania.  a  son,  John,  on  Aug  9.  2005. 
Jack  is  ihc  director,  supply  chain,  for 
Scientific  .Atlanta 

I..  Mathew  S.  Shanklin  '88  and  his 

uilc  Nhchelle.  J  daughter.  Izahella  Grace, 
on  Dec.  7,  2006.  Mathew  is  associate  athletic 
director  at  the  LIniversily  of  -Arkansas. 

To  Jeff  Radio  '89  and  his  wife  Irish, 
a  daughter,  Paisle;  Eliana,  on  Oct  3.  2006, 
.A  regional  sales  manager  with  American 
Medical  Systems,  Jeff  earned  a  Master  of 
Business  Administration  degree  from 
Georgia  Stale  University.  They  reside  in 
■Atlanta 

To  Steve  Hailey  '92  .md  his  wife 

Jennifer,  a  daughter,  Luidsc\  Nicole,  on 
Dec,  26.  2006. 

To  Holly  Price  Roberson  '93  and 

her  hushand  Douglas,  .i  >i'ii    h'hn  William 
loseph.  on  May  19.  2006.  Holly  is  the 
Suffolk  bureau  chief  for  the  V'irginitln-Pilot. 

T.i  Allison  Price  MacKenzie  '95 

and  her  husband  Uilh.im   J -on   William 
[Ethan,  on  May  23.  2006.  Allison  is  a  school 
counselor  with  Lexington  District  4  in 
South  Carolina 

In  Jennifer  Baughan  Mertus  '95 

and  her  luishand  David,  a  sou,  t^ole  Daniel, 
on  May  24.  2tl06.  lennifer  is  an  attorne>  and 
lau  professor  at  \Miitlier  Law  School. 

lo  Pamela  Hartman  Ritchie  '95 

'04M  .ind  her  husband  Scott,  a  son.  Luke, 
born  on  laii    12.  2006. 

bi  Tracy  Zettel  Miceli  '95  and  her 

busb.uul  Inn   .1  d.iu,i;bl,i    Mu  hole  Ashlyn, 
on  tlcl    IK,  2006.  Irae)  is  an  account  service 
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Norlh  t.  arolina 

lo  Angle  Lawrence  Ashley  '96  md 

her  htishand  |ell.  .1  son.  Davis,  on  Sept    2H, 
2006. 

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luisb.uid  I'.n.in    .1  son    li.ui  s  |i>si  pit.  on  Nov 
22.  20l>i> 

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licr  iuisli.iiui  l.imiL ,  .1  tl.iii,i;liUi,  Madison 
C.raycc,  on  Aug    l*-).  200(i,  Jackie  is  a  first- 
grade  icachcr  at  Meadow  Elcmentan'  in 

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Coniiminilie^.  and  Mall  is  senior  s\'5ieins 
engineer  and  m  r\  ii  e  manager  for  Stralegit 
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Oct.  I  1 ,  200h    I  esia  is  \  lee  picsidenl. 
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lo  David  T.  '98  and  Rhonda  Powell 

Pedersen  '97   a  son,  Owen  David,  on 
Aug    l"^',  20l'^   n.ivid  IS  the  regional  husiness 
dcvclopiiiciu  manager  lor  Medfusioii.  ami 
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luishand  Mike,  a  daugliier,  Tavion  lihzaheth. 
on  Jan.  22.  2007. 


To  Melissa  Grady  Anderson  '99  and 

her  hushand  Phdip.  a  son.  D\lan,  on  Dee 
20.  2006. 

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and  her  luishand  t  h.ules   a  s,>ii    Hut.  k    .-n 
March  24.  200f> 

To  Robert  N.  Jennings  '99  and  his 

wife  .-Xngelina.  a  son,  Noel  Jackson,  on  !sepi 
20,  2000.  Robert  is  an  associate  auorncv 
wilh  Davis  6r  Hiimhen 

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hushand  Craig,  a  son.  Nicholas  Sean, 
on  Oct.  1 1 .  200f>.  Amy  is  a  computer 
tomography  technologist  with  Carolinas 
Healthcare  System 

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Mar\,  ,1  d,ui:,;hi>  I    I  niih  t.raee.  on  Sept,  22. 

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and  her  hushand  darruk,  a  daughui.  t-raie 
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regional  director  ol  the  Pines  of  i  aiolm.i 
Ciirl  Seoul  Council  in  Sanford 

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.uul  hei  luishand  lelix.  a  daughlei,  Harper 
Maria,  o\\  Dec    I*>,  200c    \uuimn  w.ts 
promoted  to  uiiiizaiion  management  coordi- 
nator Willi  the  Barry  Robinson  Center. 


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'02  and  her  husband  Tyrone,  a  son.  Corcn 
lahmonti.  on  Oct.  20,  2006, 

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200d.  Nathan  is  an  eii;hth  j^rade  social 
studies  teacher  in  Brunsw  ick  County. 

To  Leann  Brumfield  Heath  '04  and 

her  husband  cdeuii  a  s,,n  kvlec  Dale, 
on  Oct.  Iti,  2000.  Leann  is  a  behavior 
technician  wiih  HomcCare  NLinagement. 

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SUMMER  2007  UNCW  Magazine 


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Breaking  ground 

for  future  generations 

by  Brian  Brooks  '07 

Earnest  Fullwood  '66,  the  first  black  graduate  of 
Wilmington  College,  asserts  that  life  is  not  about 
boundaries  but  about  learning  and  breaking  new 
ground  in  the  process. 

In  2006,  Fullwood  retired  as  senior  resident  Superior  Court 
judge  of  the  Fifth  Judicial  District  after  ser\ing  18  years  in  the 
New  Hanover  and  Pender  county  courts. 

A  native  of  Wilmington,  Fullwood  enrolled  at  Wilmington 
College  in  1962  during  the  integration  movement,  when 
black  students  were  being  accepted  into  predominantly 
white  colleges.  He  said  he  lived  in  a  segregated  society,  but 
still  "went  outside  and  played,  ran  around  with  friends,  went 
to  church  and  attended  school  daily." 

Fullwood  said  he  didn't  feel  deprived  of  an  education  growing 
up.  To  this  day,  he  credits  his  guidance  counselor  with  telling 
him  to  attend  Wilmington  College. 

Fullwood  expressed  that  his  educational  qualities  were  not  a 
major  factor  in  his  consideration  for  admission,  but  rather  the 
fact  that  the  school  felt  it  was  ready  to  accept  black  students. 
To  him,  it  was  clear  that  he  had  to  go  to  college,  and  like  most 
first-year  students,  he  wondered  how  he  would  stack  up  to 
others.  He  has  no  doubt  that  he  met,  and  possibly  exceeded, 
the  expectations  of  other  students  seeking  admission. 

At  Wilmington  College,  Fullwood  was  involved  with  the  radio 
club  and  ran  for  student  council  \'ice  president.  Although  he  lost 
the  election  by  two  votes,  he  found  the  margin  "pretty  amazing" 
and  noted  it  as  a  "huge  personal  accomplishment." 

During  his  entire  time  as  a  student  at  Wilmington  College,  Full- 
wood  could  only  recall  one  incident  in  which  he  encountered 
a  racial  issue.  "One  day  while  I  was  waiting  for  the  bus  in  the 
circle,  three  guys  came  by  in  a  vehicle.  They  yelled  something 
derogatory.  I  really  didn't  think  much  of  it,"  Fullwood  said. 
"The  very  next  day,  William  Randall,  who  was  the  chancellor 
at  the  time,  called  me  into  his  office  and  told  me  he  had  been 
informed  about  the  hazing.  He  said  if  anything  like  that  ever 
happened  again,  1  was  to  report  it  immediately.  Never  again 


did  an  incident  occur  in  my  four  years  on  campus.  Apparently 
someone  on  the  faculty  thought  it  important  enough  to  press 
the  issue." 

After  lea\'ing  Wilmington,  Fullwood  began  studjing  law  at  How- 
ard University,  but  left  to  ser\e  in  the  Army.  When  he  returned 
to  the  classroom  at  NC  Central  University,  Fullwood  found 
himself  changing  his  dreams  of  medicine  to  those  of  law. 

"My  earliest  remembrance  of  entertaining  the  idea  of  doing  law 
was  in  seventh  grade;  I  was  in  a  class  and  called  upon  to  speak. 
Afterwards,  my  teacher  told  me,  'you'd  make  a  good  lawyer.' 
That  was  special  to  me,  and  I  remembered  that." 

Still,  in  high  school  and  college,  it  was  beyond  his  thinking 
that  he  would  be  head  of  New  Hanover  County's  Fifth  Judicial 
District. 

Fullwood  credits  good  teachers  with  pushing  him  to  where 
he  is  today,  but  he  maintains  learning  occurs  because  of  the 
effort  of  the  student  and  said  the  best  students  do  not  need 
teachers  at  all. 

"The  first  job,"  he  said,  "is  to  put  yourself  in  the  best  position 
you  can  possibly  get  in." 

At  this  point  in  his  life,  Fullwood  feels  ver)'  fortunate,  citing  his 
good  health.  He  also  noted,  "Fve  enjoyed  a  good  reputation." 

Now  that  he  is  retired,  Fullwood  said  he  does  not  want  to  do 
anything  career  wise  right  away.  "Many  people  have  goals  and 
reach  them  later  in  life.  Changing  goals  is  fine  as  well,  but  not 
having  a  goal  at  all  is  bad.  I  have  worked  hard  and  enjoyed  life. 
Now  I  want  to  enjoy  my  retirement." 


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Winter  2008 
Volume  18,  Number  1 


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TRADITION  OF  LEARNING 
Sharing  success 


1  b     LOVE  FOR  LEARNING 
Honors  Prognun  provides 
inspiration 


18     GEL 


EBRATING 


60  years  of  learning 


departments 

2-11  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

20-21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-24  ALUMNI  NEWS 

25  CHAPTER  NEWS 

26-29  ALUMNOTES 


On  the  cover: 

Becky  Parker  O'Daniell  '86 
is  president  and  principle 
shareholder  of  Atlantic  Quest 
Corp..  parent  corporation  to  four 
premier  area  restaurants.  Inc- 
Magazine  or  recently  cited  Atlantic 
Quest  among  the  5,000  fastest- 
growing  companies  in  the  nation, 
O'Daniell  is  the  exemplification 
of  engaged  Cameron  School  of 
Business  alumni  who  share  their 
expertise  with  students.  On  the 
pier  at  the  Oceanic  Restaurant  in 
Wrighlsville  Beach,  guests  enjoy 
one  of  the  finest  ocean  views  on 
the  eastern  seaboard. 
Photo  by  Jamie  fvloncnel 


Freshman  Gogo  Alata  Lomo-David  gets  a  "wave"  flowing  across  Trask  Coliseum  as 
the  Class  of  201 1  gathers  for  Convocation  on  Aug.  20.  The  students  started  their 
program  at  the  UNCW  Clock  Tower  before  making  the  trek  to  Trask  for  greetings 
from  university  leaders.   Photo  by  Jamie  Moncnet 


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The  holiday  season  always  causes  me  to  pause  and  reflect  on  the  many  things  for  which  I  am 
thankful,  and  at  UNCW,  we  are  thankful  for  so  many  things. 

We  are  thankful  that  we  have  continued  to  excel  as  a  university.  We  improved  in  nine  out  of 
10  of  our  progress  measures;  the  other  one  is  holding  steady.  We  moved  up  in  the  U.S. News 
&  World  Re]^on  rankings  as  one  of  the  Souths  top  public  master's  universities.  The  quality  of 
our  student  body  also  continues  to  improve  -  preliminary  information  indicates  that  for  the 
first  time  in  UNCWs  histor)',  the  average  SAT  of  our  new  freshmen  puts  us  third  in  the  UNC 
system,  behind  only  UNC-Chapel  Hill  and  NC  State. 

We  are  thankful  for  our  donors  who  gave  a  record  $9.7  million  last  fiscal  year,  including  four 
gifts  of  at  least  $1  million  each.  In  a  Star-l>ie\'is  article  about  our  fundraising  achievements, 
reporter  Mark  Schreiner  brilliantly  captured  the  impact  of  private  giving:   "Big  donations  strap 
booster  rockets  to  the  resources  provided  by  state  taxpayers." 

We  are  thankful  for  our  visionary  founders  and  how  their  dream  has  flourished. 

On  Sept.  4,  UNCW  celebrated  its  60th  anniversary.  With  the  help  of  Don  Blake,  student  body 
president  in  1946-47  when  we  were  the  Wilmington  College  Center  of  the  University  of  North 
Carolina,  we  looked  back  at  how  far  we  have  come.  Dan  Thorpe,  2007-08  SGA  president, 
helped  us  envision  our  future.  I  invite  each  of  you  to  view  the  celebration  in  its  entirety  at 
publicservicemedia.uncw.edu  by  clicking  on  the  60th  anniversary'  celebration. 

Having  been  blessed  with  so  much,  it  is  important  that  we  also  give  back.  UNCW  students, 
faculty  and  staff  have  an  extraordinar)'  record  of  public  ser\'ice  that  takes  a  variety  of  forms. 
Last  year,  our  students  completed  more  than  35,000  hours  of  volunteer  community  service 
hours,  wdth  an  economic  impact  value  of  $660,586.  In  September,  our  student  chapter  of 
Habitat  for  Humanity  broke  ground  on  the  UNCW  Habitat  House.  Our  pre-vet  students 
organized  free  rabies  shot  clinics.  On  a  personal  note,  I  am  honored  to  chair  the  Cape  Fear 
Area  United  Way  2007  campaign  with  a  goal  of  raising  $2.3  million. 

Throughout  this  issue,  you  will  learn  about  the  many  impressive  things  happening  at  UNC 
Wilmington.  As  always,  I  encourage  your  calls,  letters  and  e-mails,  and  appreciate  your 
continued  support  for  this  great  university. 


All  the  best. 


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Rosemary  DePaolo 
Chancellor 


BACK     TO     SCHOOL 

10,375  applications  for  fall  2007  admission 

1 ,943  were  accepted  as  freshmen 

1157  average  freshman  SAT,  the  highest  ever  for  UNCW  and  third  highest  in  UNC  system 

3.74  average  freshman  GPA 

11,911  students  enrolled  for  fall  2007 

1,200  graduate  students,  largest  number  ever  enrolled 

60  new  faculty  members  hired  from  1,500  applicants 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Daniels  is 
newest  trustee 

The  UNCW  Board  of  Trastees 
welcomed  its  newest  member 
in  August.  Windell  Daniels  of 
Wilmington  was  appointed  by 
the  UNC  Board  of  Governors  to 
a  four-year  term  ending  in  20 11 . 

Daniels  is  the  president  of  United 
National  Tours  and  Daniels 
Development  Company  in 
Wilmington,  fie  is  co-chair  of 
the  City  of  Wilmington's  Ten- 
Year  Tlomeless  Plan,  chair  of 
ffousing  Economics  Opportuni- 
ties Inc.,  immediate  past  presi- 
dent of  the  Greater  Wilmington 
Chamber  of  Commerce  and 
member  of  the  Wilmington 
Housing  Authority  Board  of 
Commissioners.  He  sponsors 
UNCWs  annual  Youth  Entre- 
preneurship  Program  with  the 
Cameron  School  of  Business  and 
the  Upperman  African  American 
Cultural  Center. 

John  A.  "Sandy"  McNeill  Jr. 
of  Whitexdlle  was  elected 
board  chair,  M.  Terry  Coffey  of 
Wilmington  was  elected  vice 
chair,  and  Wendy  E  Murphy  of 
Wallace  was  elected  secretary. 


Lvi3,i  niiii;^  beyond  the  classroom 

Khaled  Hosseinis  Kile  Runner  knit  new  Seahawks  together  before  they  entered  the 
classroom  this  fall. 

As  the  focus  of  Synergy,  the  UNCW  Common  Reading  Experience,  this  best-selling 
novel  is  enabling  students  to  experience  life  under  the  Taliban  rule  in  Afghanistan. 
Chancellor  Rosemar)'  DePaolo  said,  "Synergy  supports  the  university's  mission  to 
foster  intellectual  curiosity,  imagination,  critical  thinking  and  thoughtful  expression.' 

Freshmen  received  a  copy  of  the  book  during  orientation  and  were  expected  to  read 
it  over  the  summer.  It  was  integrated  into  Freshmen  Seminar  and  various  other 
courses.  The  university  also  hosted  a  cultural  festival  highlighting  the  music,  food, 
dance  and  kite  flying  of  Afghanistan;  a  showing  of  the  Golden  Globe-winning  film 
Osama;  a  presentation  by  Azar  Nafisi,  acclaimed  author  of  Reading  LoUta  in  Tehran: 
A  Memoir  in  Books;  and  campus  discussion  groups  and  lectures. 


Students  line  up  to  enjoy  an  an-ay  of 
Afghan  treats  during  the  multicultural 
Kite  Runner  festival  in  September. 
Photo  by  Joy  Davis 


MmLiiim— 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


The  university  enjoys  a  strong 
partnersiiip  with  AT&T.  UNCW  is 
featured  on  the  cover  of  the  new 
AT&T  Real  Yellow  Pages,  and  the 
university  hosted  a  reception  for 
the  new  president  of  AT&T  North 

Carolina,  Cynthia  Marshall. 

at  Kenan  House  on  July  26. 

Photo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


AiCsT  i  directory  showcases  UJNC_>  W 


In  the  latest  in  a  series  of  collabora- 
tions with  AT&rT,  UNCW  is  featured  on 
the  cover  of  the  2007-08  Wilmington 
edition  of  the  Real  Yellow  Pages. 

The  university  also  is  spotlighted 
inside  the  director}''s  advertisements, 
event  listings  and  community  informa- 
tion pages. 

"We  are  pleased  to  feature  UNCW  on 
the  first  AT&T  Real  Yellow  Pages  direc- 
tory for  the  Wilmington  area,"  said 
Anne  Cline,  AT&T  Real  Yellow  Pages 
Wilmington  sales  manager. 

"The  directory  covers  have  a  little 
different  look  with  the  new  name 
and  logo,  and  you  can  still  count  on 
the  AT&T  Real  Yellow  Pages  as  your 
comprehensive  source  of  comiriunity 
information,"  Cline  said. 


"In  addition  to  the  honor  of  being 
selected  for  the  cover  of  the  inaugural 
edition  of  the  directory,  this  is  also  a 
great  way  to  showcase  the  university 
to  more  than  188,000  residents  and 
businesses  in  New  Hanover  County 
and  areas  of  Brunswick.  Columbus 
and  Pender  counties  that  receive  the 
directory,"  said  Cindy  Lawson,  assistant 
to  the  chancellor  for  marketing  and 
communications.  The  feature  photo 
shows  the  columned  area  between 
Morton  and  Leutze  Halls  framed  by 
pines  trailing  Spanish  moss. 

The  UNCW  section  of  the  directory 
provides  einergency  information  to  a 
wide  audience,  including  off-campus 
students,  parents  of  area  students  and 
the  community  at  large.  The  page 
includes  the  emergency  information 


hotline  number,  UNCW  Police  and 
Environmental  Health  &  Safety  contacts 
and  Web  sites  for  resources  such  as  the 
university's  hurricane  plan. 

The  2007-08  directory  is  one  of  many 
collaborations  between  the  university 
and  AT&T.  This  partnership  is  built  oit 
the  strong  connection  between  UNCW 
and  AT&T,  a  generous  supporter  of 
academic,  athletic  and  regional  engage- 
ment programs  across  campus.  AT&T's 
total  contributions  to  UNCW  exceed 
$350,000,  primarily  for  student  scholar- 
ships and  the  Watson  School  of  Educa- 
tion's annual  Razor  Walker  Awards, 
presented  to  individuals  who  have  made 
a  significant  difference  in  the  lives  of 
children  statewide. 


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American  Signal  Corporation 

workers  install  one  of  two 

sirens  at  UNC  Wilmington. 

Photo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


TJ"S 


Numbers 


One  of  UNCW's  seven  strategic  goals  is  to 
provide  a  safe  campus  for  learning, 

living  and  working.  Each  year,  efforts  to  improve 
safety  grow  exponentially.  Highlights  include: 


1 


Public  Information  Emergency  Response 
(PIER)  System:  This  is  an  emergency  information  Web 
site  (vvww.uncvv-campus.info)  on  a  separate  server  that  is 
designed  to  function  even  if  critical  infrastructure  on  cam- 
pus is  destroyed.  In  certain  emergency  situations,  it  also 
may  be  utilized  to  communicate  with  UNCW  constituents 
via  tools  such  as  e-mail,  text  messaging  and  more. 


I  StormReady  University:  UNCW  is  the  first  and 
only  university  in  the  state  to  earn  this  National  Weather 
Service  designation.  StormRead)-  communities  are  better 
prepared  to  save  lives  during  severe  weather  through  better 
planning,  education  and  awareness. 


Step  iby  btCD:  GREAT  I  NG    A    PEDESTRIAN    GAMPUS 


Over  the  past  two  summers,  concrete 
steps  have  been  taken  to  develop 
UNCW's  pedestrian  campus. 

According  to  the  university's  master 
plan,  a  pedestrian  campus  limits  traffic 
and  parking  in  the  academic  core  and 
embraces  alternative  transportation  by 
providing  walkways,  bike  paths  and 
mass  transit. 

"It's  more  than  just  using  resources  - 
land,  parking  spaces  -  wisely,"  said 
Sharon  Boyd,  associate  vice  chan- 
cellor for  business  services.  "It  is  an 
opportunity  to  increase  physical  activ- 
ity by  improving  biking  and  walking 


conditions.  It's  improving  safety  and 
health  while  reducing  congestion 
and  traffic." 

"'Walking  campuses'  correlate  to 
better  health  and  better  academic 
performance.  If  students  walk 
regularly  and  significantly,  they  are 
healthier  and  perform  better,"  said 
architect  Mark  Miller  in  "What  Campus 
Factors  Boost  Academic  Performance?" 
{The  Greenville  Gazette.  May  2006). 

As  funds  allow,  an  integrated  system  of 
sidewalks,  bike  and  multi-use  paths  is 
being  developed. 


A.  The  Racine  and  Randall  Drives 
intersection  features  raised 
crosswalks  for  traffic  calming  and 
better  visibility  for  pedestrians 
and  motorists. 

^  Sidewalks  added  along  Wagoner 
Drive  create  a  path  of  concrete 
and  brick  walks  from  Kenan  Hall 
to  Trask  Coliseum. 

^  A  multi-use  path,  with  sidewalk 
and  dedicated  bike  path,  connects 
residential  areas  with  the  academic 
buildings  along  Reynolds  Drive. 


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jmnn 


Lm   sirens,  located  on  Westside  and  Schwartz  Halls,  were 
installed  as  part  of  the  Seahawk  Warning  Siren  System. 
They  will  sound  in  emergencies  such  as  a  tornado  threat  or 
a  criminal  incident  ot  extreme  nature. 

iJ   satellite  phones  were  added  for  communicating  in  a 
disaster  when  other  phone  and/or  radio  systems  may  be  over- 
loaded or  unusable. 

I  O   campus  streets  were  named  or  re-named  and  OO 
buildings  were  addressed  for  the  Enhanced-911  system. 
E-911  gives  first  responders  critical  location  information. 

oU  sworn  police  officers,   I  0  security  guards 

and  numerous  support  personnel  comprise  the  UNCW 
Police  department. 

OO   sidewalk  lights  were  improved  for  better  night- 
time visibility. 

0\7  emergency  call  boxes  with  direct  access  to  UNCW 
Police  are  operational.  More  are  under  construction. 


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card  readers  were  installed  as  part  of  the  university's 
new  secure  door  access  system,  which  has  the  capability  to 
instantly  lock-down  a  building  from  a  remote  location. 


I  OO    security  cameras  were  installed  at  Seahawk 
Landing  and  Seahawk  Village  apartments,  and  a  comprehen- 
sive camera  plan  for  all  residence  halls  is  being  developed. 

I  J  UUU  Take  5  candy  bars  were  distributed  at  campus 
crosswalks  to  remind  pedestrians,  drivers  and  bicyclists  to 
"Take  5  seconds  to  save  a  life." 

^tyj\j\j    ID  holders,  printed  with  emergency  informa- 
tion, were  distributed  at  the  annual  UNCW  Involvement  Carnival. 


3,655 


r  J  v^  w  students,  faculty  and  staff  participated 
in  safety  workshops  last  year  on  topics  ranging  from  active 
shooter  protocols  to  self-defense,  emergency  preparedness 
and  online  security. 

ZOU  J  oUt   dollars  were  awarded  to  UNCW  by  the 
U.S.  Department  of  Education  for  the  Collaboration  for 
Assault  Response  &  Education  (CARE)  program. 

888-657-5751  is  the  toll-free 

UNCW  Emergency  Information  Hotline. 

When  you  add  it  all  up,  these  numbers  are  impressive. 
Yet  they  represent  only  a  fraction  of  the  university's  efforts  to 
create  a  safe  campus  that  students,  faculty,  staff,  alumni  and 
the  communit}'  can  enjoy. 


A  A  well-lit  sidewalk  between 
tine  Dobo  Hall  and  University 
Apartments  areas  is  under 
construction. 

^  Parking  was  added  off-campus 
and  in  periplieral  areas. 

The  City  of  Wilmington  Cross-City 
Trail  -  from  the  Cameron  Art  Museum 
to  Wrightsville  Beach  -  will  pass 
through  the  UNCW  campus,  making 
biking  to  campus  more  viable. 


Another  vital  component  of  a  pedes- 
trian campus  is  a  well-utilized  mass 
transit  system. 

The  Seahawk  Shuttle  continues  to 
expand  with  routes  bringing  students 
to  campus  and  moving  students, 
faculty  and  staff  around  campus. 

In  fall  2006-07,  26.6  percent  more 
people  rode  the  shuttles  than  the 
prior  year  with  a  similar  increase 
spring  semester. 

stories  by  Brenda  Riegel 


Visiting  campus  soon? 

Metered  spaces  have  been  added 
near  popular  visitor  destinations 
such  as  the  Cultural  Arts  Building 
and  Randall  Library. 

Visitors  may  insert  coins  into 
meters  for  up  to  two-hour  visits 
or  purchase  an  all-day  parking 
pass  at  the  visitor  parking  booth, 
located  at  the  entrance  to  the 
free  visitor  parking  lot  near  Alder- 
man Hall.  Guests  are  encouraged 
to  begin  their  visit  at  the  booth 
so  they  can  be  informed  of  their 
parking  options  by  the  helpful 
parking  attendant. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Squeak  visualizes  STEM  skills 


About  75  teachers  of  science,  technol- 
ogy, engineering  and  mathematics 
(STEM)  and  150  area  middle  and 
high  school  students  will  begin  using 
"Squeak"  programming  language  as  part 
of  an  effort  to  infuse  tri-county  area 
school  systems  with  a  new  teaching  and 
learning  program  that  promises  to 
advance  STEM  skills. 

The  Squeak  program  was  derived  from 
the  originators'  experience  at  Apple 
Computer  and  later  at  Walt  Disney 
Imagineering,  where  they  developed  a 
similar  type  of  program.  Squeak  is  both 
a  full-featured,  object-orientated  pro- 
gramming language  and  an  interactive 
enNnronment  that  permits  novice  users 
to  model  and  \isualize  mathematical 
and  engineering  concepts  in  fun,  easy- 


Squeak  grant  participants: 
Dan  Heywood;  Sridhar  Narayan; 
Shelby  Morge,  assistant 
professor  of  education;  and 
Gene  Tagliarini,  associate 
professor  of  computer 
science;  and  graduate  J 

student  Lucas  Gillispie. 


to-manipulate,  computerized  digital 
images  that  mimic  cartoon-like 
objects  and  figures. 

UNCW  undergraduate  student  Daniel 
Heywood  developed  a  Squeak  simula- 
tion that  enables  youths  to  \irtually 
manipulate  a  canoe  crossing  a  river. 
With  Heywoods  instrument,  students 
can  visualize  the  concepts  of  relative 
motion  and  the  Pythagorean  Theorem, 
before  they  tackle  the  equations. 

Participating  students  and  teachers 
will  spread  their  knowledge  and  skill 
in  programming  exciting,  fun  STEM 
experiments  and  learning  models  to 
their  peers,  expanding  the  deliver}' 
of  these  quality  hands-on  learning 
opportunities  throughout  their 
school  svstems. 


"We  wanted  to  pique  students'  interest 
in  the  STEM  fields  at  a  much  earlier 
age.  Children  often  have  preconceived 
notions  about  math  and  science  -  they 
dont  like  them,"  said  Shridar  Narayan. 
chair  of  the  Department  of  Computer 
Science  and  co-principal  investigator 
of  the  grant. 

Global  warming 

can  impact  coastal 
Carolina  economy 

Two  side  effects  of  global  warming  - 
increased  sea  level  rise  and  more 
intense  hurricanes  -  have  the  potential 
to  significantly  impact  the  economy 
along  the  North  Carolina  coast,  accord- 
ing to  a  study  conducted  in  part  by 
Christopher  Dumas,  associate  profes- 
sor of  economics  at  L'NCWs  Cameron 
School  of  Business. 

Dumas  teamed  up  with  faculty  from 
Appalachian  Stale,  East  Carolina  and 
Duke  universities  and  the  Potsdam 
Institute  for  Climate  Impact  Research 
in  Germany  to  analyze  data  that 
indicate  even  a  one-foot  increase  in  sea 
level  could  move  the  shoreline  along 
many  N.C.  beaches  inland  by  as  much 
as  100  feet.  The  study  shows  that  such 
a  dramatic  change  would  advcrseh'  affect 
property  values,  tourism  and  business 
activity,  among  other  sectors. 

Dumas'  work  spccificalh'  focused 
k         on  the  economic  impact  hur- 
B  ricanes  could  have  on  the  coast 

if  their  intensity  increases.  His 
projections,  estimating  losses 
for  businesses,  farms  and  for- 
ests, arc  eyc-opcning: 

•    Business  interruption  losses 
in  just  four  counties  (New 
Hanover.  Cancrei,  Dare  and 
Beriic)  due  to  increased  Catcgor)' 
3  hurricane  severity  arc  pro- 
jected to  rise  by  S34  million 
]icr  siorni  event  in  2030, 
V  and  bv  S 1 57  million  in 


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2080.  With  no  increase  in  hurricane 
frequenc)';  the  projected  cumulative 
losses  Iroin  2004  to  2080  due  to 
increased  Category  3  severity  in 
these  four  counties  amouni  to  $1.44 
billion  when  regional  econoinic 
growth  is  considered. 

Increasing  storm  inteirsity  is 
expected  to  have  serious  impacts 


hurricane  now  causes  about  $50 
million  in  agricultural  damage,  a 
Category  2  about  $200  million,  and 
a  Category  3  about  $800  million, 
illustrating  how  significant  an 
increase  in  hurricane  intensity 
would  be  for  this  sector. 

Increased  forest  damage  associated 
with  an  increase  in  storm  severity 
from  Category  2  to  Category  3  is 
about  150  percent  per  storm  event,  or 
about  $900  million  more  in  damages. 


Dumas  hopes  the  study  will  lead  to 
additional  research  "to  make  hurricane 
evacuation  more  efficient  and  effective. 
If  we  can  improve  evacuation  measures, 
we  could  reduce  business  interruptions 


storm  events  that  may  occur  as  a  result 
of  climate  change." 


Climate  change 

and  penguins 

Remains  of  ancient  Adelie  penguin 
colonies  show  liow  climate  change 
caused  the  Ross  Ice  Shelf  in  Antarctica  to 
advance  and  retreat  over  tens  of  thou- 
sands of  years.  However,  those  same 
remains  indicate  that  more  than  climate 
change  has  affected  the  penguins'  diet. 

According  to  UNCW  marine  ornitholo- 
gist Steven  D.  Emslie  one  abrupt  shift 
occurred  only  about  200  years  ago. 
Isotopic  analysis  of  peirguin  eggshell 
pieces  deposited  and  preserved  in  the 
frigid,  dry  environment  over  the  last 
45,000  years  show  a  historic  shift  in 
prey  coincided  with  the  removal  of 
baleen  whales  and  krill-eating  seals  at 
the  height  of  the  commercial  whaling 


of  the  National  Academy  of  Sciences 
July  10,  2007,  issue,  Emslie,  with 
researcher  William  Patterson  of  the 
University  of  Saskatchewan,  Saskatoon, 


ously  hunted  whales  and  seals,  the 
penguins  turned  froin  fish  to  the  newly 
abundant  krill  left  behind. 

Today,  krill  abundance  and  distribu- 
tion are  changing.  Aggravated  climate 
change  in  combination  with  fisheries 
that  are  harvesting  large  quantities  of 
finfish  and  krill  are  already  stressing  the 
Adelie's  resources,  and  options  for  prey 
are  diminishing. 


"We  need  to  take  action  now  to  main- 
tain our  planet's  biodiversity  before  it  is 
too  late.  More  sustainable  management 
of  our  natural  resources  is  key  to  this 
survival,"  Emslie  said. 

.5,  50%,  1  in  2,  1/2 

All  of  these  numbers  symbolize  the 
same  amount;  however,  many  people 
have  considerable  difficulty  converting 


in  small  numbers. 

"Numerical  relationships  are  important 
because  we  use  them  all  the  time  to 
denominate  the  risk  of  disease,  the 
probability  of  rain  and  in  countless 
other  ways,"  said  psychology  professor 
Dale  Cohen.  However,  "tiy  to  put  1  in  5 
in  a  decimal  form.  It  is  very  difficult." 

With  a  five-year  $691,000  grant  from 
the  National  Institute  of  Child  Health 
and  Human  Development,  part  of  the 
National  Institutes  of  Health,  Cohen  is 
investigating  how  traininj 
ing  can  affect  an  individual's  "number 
sense"  of  small  numbers. 

By  understanding  how  these  quantities 
are  processed,  visualized  or  related 
in  the  mind,  educational  techniques 
can  be  developed  to  help  individuals 
acquire  a  more  accurate  sense  of  numbers. 


Magazine 


Mehrtrens 


Allen 


Mehrtens  takes  reins  of  athletics 


After  a  w  hirhvind  start,  Kelh'  Landr)- 
Mehrtens  is  settlint;  into  her  new  role 
as  director  of  atlilctics. 

■  I've  spent  man)-  hours  getting  to  know 
tlie  area  and  the  communit)'.  We  are 
fortunate  to  have  so  many  dedicated 
supporters  who  have  given  so  much 
of  their  time  and  resources  to  building 
such  a  great  university,"  she  said. 
"Joining  the  UNCW  family  has  been 
everything  1  thought  it  would  be." 

Mehrtens  was  hired  in  August  after 
a  national  search  that  attracted  300 
applicants.  She  left  the  University  of 
Kansas,  where  she  was  associate  direc- 
tor of  athletics  and  senior  woinen's 
administrator  overseeing  15  mens  and 
women's  sports  with  operating  budgets 
of  more  than  SI  5  million.  She  devel- 
oped KU's  Student-.Athlctc  Develop- 
ment/Leadership Program  and  worked 
with  the  Student-.\lhlete  .\d\  ison,' 
Committee  to  raise  SI  million  to  help 
fund  women's  sports  facilities. 

As  a  student-athlete.  Mehrtens  had 
a  successful  collegiate  career  at  the 
University  ol  .Alabama.  She  throw  the 
discus  on  the  woinen's  track  team, 
collected  .\ll-.American  honors  in 
1985  ami  made  ihe  Workl  l.lni\ersitv 
Gaines  and  Pan  American  Teams  in 
1987.  She  finished  fourth  in  the  1992 
U.S.  Olympic  Trials. 


Mehrtens  earned  a  bachelor's  degree  in 
commerce  and  business  administration 
from  Alabama  in  1986  and  completed 
her  masters  degree  in  education  from 
Ilhnoisin  2001. 

She  serves  on  the  prestigious  NC.A.A 
Division  1  Management  Council  and 
the  Big  12  Strategic  Plan  Review 
Committee  and  Championships  and 
Awards  Committee. 


Winningest  coach  on 

Winning.  Whether  it's  in  the  pool  or 
in  the  classroom,  it's  something  to 
which  longtime  UNCW  swimming 
and  diving  coach  Da\e  .Allen  has  grown 
accustomed. 

Allen,  who  begins  his  31st  season  as 
UNCW's  swimming  guru,  welcomes 
strong  teams  to  the  Seahawk  Natato- 
rium  once  again  in  2007-08.  His  men's 
squad,  which  has  racked  up  an  un- 
precedented six  consecutive  Colonial 
Athletic  .Association  championships, 
will  be  favored  once  again.  The  women 
also  return  several  strong  swimmers  and 
should  be  contention  lor  their  lourth 
lillc  111  mul-rehruai"\. 

Since  .Allen  originated  the  |iiogram  in 
1977-78,  the  Seahawks  have  won  a 
combined  nine  CAA  crowns.  He  has 


^m'i^i&ii'^i-'^-kf:-S")-i\  »i 


Members  of  the  Fistier  and  Cavenaugti  families 
were  on  hand  as  UNC  Wilmington  dedicated 
the  new  Herbert  Fisher  Fleldhouse. 

Photo  by  Jamte  Moncnef 


campus 

amassed  a  349-241  dual  meet  record 
and  been  honored  as  CAA  Coach  of  the 
Year  nine  times. 

"The  opportunit\  to  build  a  program 
from  scratch  and  see  it  grow  to  where  it 
is  todav  is  most  gratifving. "  .Allen  said. 
"The  manv  wonderful  student-athletes 
1  have  had  an  op|iortunit\'  to  work  with 
and  develop  lifelong  friendships  with  is 
something  that  \ou  cannot  begin  to  put 
a  \aluc  on.  I  feel  extremely  fortunate 
and  am  \erA  graielul  to  UNCW  for  giv- 
ing mc  such  an  oitiiortunitv  " 

The  veteran  coach  has  produced  some 
ol  the  linest  all-around  student-athletes 
in  the  program's  hi>lor\.  including  1 1 
.MI-.Amcricans  and  several  Chancellor's 
C  up  recipients.  Four  of  .Allen's  pupils 
have  been  inducted  into  the  UNCW 
.\lhlelK  Hall  of  I  ame. 


WINTER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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10 


There's  no  place 
like  home 


UNCW's  baseball  program  has 
a  new  home. 

Groundbreaking  for  the  Herbert  Fisher  Field 
House  took  place  in  May,  and  the  ribbon 
cutting  was  held  Oct.  19. 

Construction  of  the  $1.2  million,  4,238- 
square-foot  facility  located  across  from 
Brooks  Field  was  made  possible  by  gifts  from 
Herbert  '53  and  Sylvia  Fisher  '50,  Dr.  Wilham 
P.  Nixon  Jr.  and  Bruce  Cavenaugh  '73. 

The  first  floor  of  the  new  facility  is  anchored 
by  a  600-square-foot  locker  area.  The  second 
level  has  a  350-square-foot  team  meeting 
room,  offices  for  coaches,  a  study  room  with 
computer  access  and  equipment  area. 


Men  S  uBSketbBll  expects  big  turnaround 


Following  a  topsy-tur\'y  \'ear  when 
the  margin  for  error  was  slim  at  best, 
UNCW  men's  basketball  coach  Benny 
Moss  is  optnnistic  the  Seahawks  will 
reclaim  their  perch  atop  the  Colonial 
Athletic  Association  standings. 

"We're  expecting  a  big  turnaround," 
said  Moss.  "We  go  into  every  year 
with  similar  goals.  We  want  to  win  the 
regular  season,  win  the  tournament 
and  go  to  post-season  play.  Those  are 
our  goals  from  day  one.  It's  more  real- 
istic this  year  because  we  have  a  senior 
captain  who  is  healthy,  plus  we've 
added  some  quality  depth." 

Without  question,  the  return  of  2006 
CAA  Tournament  MVP  T.J.  Carter  is 
huge  for  the  Seahawks.  After  one  year 
as  "Coach  Carter"  on  the  bench,  he's 
ready  to  take  big-time  shots  and  lead 
the  squad. 

"T.J.  was  able  to  see  the  gaine  from  a 
different  perspective.  Sometimes  you 
learn  by  observing,  watching  and  lis- 
tening," Moss  said. 


However,  the  coach  doesn't  believe 
Carter  is  a  "cure  all"  for  all  of  last 
year's  ailments. 

Seven  returning  players,  including 
fellow  seniors  Vladimir  Kuljanin, 
Todd  Hendley  and  Daniel  Fountain, 
must  shoulder  their  share  of  the  load 
to  get  the  Seahawks  back  m  the  thick 
of  things.  All  three  players  made  adjust- 
ments last  year  after  Carter  went  down 
and  that  should  benefit  the  club  this 
season.  Balance  and  depth  should  be 
the  team's  strengths.  Moss  noted. 

"We  have  nine  guys  who  are  in  their  first 
or  second  year  with  the  program.  There's 
some  inexperience  there,  but  we're  still 
better  balanced  overall,"  Moss  said. 

With  the  graduation  of  Temi  Soyebo, 
junior  college  playmaker  Mario  Davis 
and  Chad  Tomko  will  split  time  as  the 
team's  point  guard.  Carter,  Fountain, 
Montez  Downey,  Josh  Sheets  and 
Darion  Jeralds  give  Moss  several 
options  at  the  wing  position. 


Size  and  bulk  characterize  the  front- 
court,  where  Kuljanin  and  Hendley, 
who  both  played  overseas  last  summer, 
will  be  joined  by  freshmen  Jayson 
Aycock,  Doininic[ue  Lacy  and  Rob  Sikes. 
The  five  players  give  the  Seahawks  one 
of  their  biggest  frontcourts  in  years. 

With  the  long-awaited  return  of  Carter 
and  a  full  complement  of  players.  Moss 
feels  like  he's  hit  the  lottery.  It's  time,  he 
believes,  for  the  Seahawks  to  cash  in. 

"We  now  have  the  depth  we  need  to 
survive  the  unexpected  things,"  he  said. 
"It's  going  to  take  a  more  balanced 
approach  this  year.  We  have  to  be  more 
consistent  at  both  ends  of  the  floor. 

"We  have  to  hold  teams  to  around  40 
percent  shooting  from  the  floor  and  use 
multiple  options,  inside  and  outside,  to 
be  more  consistent.  I  think  we're  mov- 
ing in  the  right  direction." 


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Likeafull  moon  hsing 

UNCW's  Cameron  School  of  Business 
is  emerging  as  one  of  the  top  business 
schools  in  the  nation.*  To  a  dynamic 
■acuity  committed  to  learning,  Cameron 
adds  engaged  alumni  and  accomplished 
executives,  passionate  about  business 
education,  eager  to  mentor  students  in 
their  areas  of  expertise. 


imilMiuniutiitiKifiiuiiniraiiiM-:: 


3 


Some  moments  never  lose 
their  sign  if  ioance  .... 


(far  right)  is  pictured  with  participants  in  the 
Leadership  Development  Program:  Teresa  Murphy,  Leah  Perry,  advisor 
Steve  Harper,  Paul  McCombie,  Marjorie  Iclnemey  and  Brad  Bruestle. 
Photo  from  1984  Fledgling 


A  question  is  raised,  the  right  word  is  received 
at  just  the  right  time  -  and  3.  new  dOOr  OpenS. 


by  Kim  Proukou  '06M 


UNCW  Cameron  School  ol  Business 
professor  Stephen  Harper  remembers 

Uu-  l\.\\  thai  lormcr  student 

came  into  his 
office  with  an  idea. 

"She  told  me,  1  am  interested  in 
accounting.  I  love  computers,  1  want 
to  start  my  own  business,  and  1  wmild 
like  it  to  be  in  a  food-related  area.  At 
that  time,"  he  said,  "she  had  no  clue  she 
would  ever  become  president  aiul  prin- 
cipal sharchoklcr  ol  ,\llaiilic  Quest." 

.Although  O'Daniell  knew  u  hal  she 
wanted  to  do,  she  was  concerned  about 
sacrificing  her  interest  and  t.ilciii  in 
corporate  accounting. 


"1  know,"  Harper  said,  "and  inanv 
others  will  attest  to  this,  veiT  lew  people 
run  the  numbers  better  than  Becky." 

Harper,  UNCW  Progress  Energy/ 
Betty  Cameron  Distinguished  Profes- 
sor of  Entrepreneurship,  addressed 
O'Daniell's  tloubts  and  encouraged  her 
to  follow  her  vision. 

Toda)',  she  is  able  to  gratib  her  entre- 
preneurial spirit  and  put  her  account- 
ing and  linancial  training  to  lull  use  as 
president  ol  .\llantic  t,}ucst  Corpora- 
tion, paieni  corporation  to  four  of  the 
area's  signature  dining  establishments: 
Ciceanic  Restaurant,  Eddie  Romanellis. 
Henrv's  and  Bhuwaler. 


Beginning  w  ith  the  Oceanic  Restaurant, 
O'Daniell's  pursuit  of  excellence  pro- 
pelled her  to  learn  w  hatever  w  as  neces- 
sar)'  to  better  ser\e  and  improve  the 
company,  .As  president,  her  leadership 
style  has  been  defined  b\  her  abilit\  to 
provide  process  improvement  and  op- 
portunities that  have  empowered  others 
to  advance  -  empUnees,  partners  and 
shareholders  alike. 

O'Daniell  points  to  team  building,  a 
core  value  of  .Atlantic  Quest,  as  the 
dri\  ing  force  behind  the  corporation's 
abilitx  to  meet  and  exceed  its  goals. 
\et.  It  cannot  be  denietl  th.it.  within 
that  ellnc,  her  abilil)  to  gel  things  done, 
soK  e  |iroblems  and  expand  the  cajiabili- 
ties  ol  the  coinpam  dislinguishes  her. 


Becky  P.  O'Daniell  '86  entered  UNCW 
with  the  intention  of  graduating  from 
the  young  Cameron  School  of  Business, 
estahhshed  in  1979. 

"It  was  so  different  in  1982,"  O'Daniell 
said.  "When  1  entered  as  a  freshman,  in 
the  'old  days',  there  was  no  Cameron 
Hall;  classes  were  in  Bear  Hall;  that  was 
it.  The  librar)',  or  quarter  of  a  library, 
was  so  small  compared  to  what  we  have 
now.  The  only  thing  that  hasn't  changed 
is  that  there  was  no  parking  then,  either!" 

"I  remember  this  like  I  was  still  there. 
Walking  by  a  bulletin  board  in  Bear 
Hall  was  a  notice  to  freshmen,  inviting 
us  to  join  the  Leadership  Development 
Program  and  participate  in  a  luncheon 
series:  Learn  How  to  Be  a  Leader.  Back 
then,  I  was  an  mtrovert  and,  well,  actu- 
ally 1  still  am,  but  1  thought  to  myself 
T  need  this'.  There  were  six  luncheons, 
one  ever)'  week,  for  five  to  10  students." 

"The  idea  was  Dr.  Harper's,"  she  said. 
"The  professors  at  Cameron  took  an 
interest  in  me,  gave  me  opportunities  to 
test  myself.  I  was  encouraged  to  study 
and  travel  abroad;  we  took  a  trip  to 
Europe.  That  was  a  turning  point  for  me." 

The  independence  and  self-actualization 
claimed  from  her  studies,  travel  and  col- 
laborative opportunities  would  eventu- 
ally bring  her  back  to  live  and  work  in 
the  place  she  will  always  love  and  call 
home,  southeastern  North  Carolma. 

"This  1  learned  from  (Dean)  Larry 
Clark,  love  what  you  do  and  do  what 
you  love,"  she  said.  "If  you  don't  enjoy 
something,  do  something  else.  When  I 
graduated,  I  left  Wilmington  for  Dallas, 
Texas,  where  I  was  offered  a  position 
on  an  elite  team  of  young  professionals 
at  EDS,  Electronic  Data  Systems.  But,  it 
was  not  long  before  1  realized  it  was  too 
corporate  for  me. 

"I  returned  to  Wilmington,  where  I 
wanted  to  be.  Then,  it  took  me  four 
jobs  before  I  found  what  I  wanted  to 
do.  I  know  that  kids  are  afraid  to  do 


that  now,  to  search  out  and  follow  their 
own  path,  but  they  shouldn't  be.  Don't 
be  afraid  to  change;  to  keep  looking  for 
what  is  right  for  you,"  she  said. 

At  Cameron,  theory  is  tested  with 
practice. 

"What  distinguishes  that  school," 
O'Daniell  said,  "is  that  you  are  always 
using  what  you  learn  -  applying  and 
learning  basic  day-to-day  things. 
Always,  the  real  world  is  present  in  the 
classroom.  You  learn  not  only  from 
professors  who  love  the  school  and 
want  you  to  succeed  but  also  Irom 
those  who  are  out  there  doing." 

"This  is  the  reason  I  return  to  speak  at 
Business  Week  and  other  events  and 
stay  involved,"  she  said.  "\  want  to  give 
back  the  experience  that  I  got  -  helping 
students  relate  lessons  learned  in  class 
to  what's  going  on.  Look  at  the  impact 
Cameron  has  had  on  the  region,  the 
difference  we've  made,"  she  said. 

Fellow  alumnus  and  Wilmmgtoman  lay 
Taylor  '78  serves  with  O'Daniell  on  the 
CSB  Executive  Advisory  Board  and  the 
Entrepreneurship  Advisory  Board. 

"Becky  has  had  a  positive  impact  on 
so  many  students,"  Taylor  said.  "She 
loves  the  business  school,  is  enthusi- 
astic about  CSB  and  is  truly  grateful  for 
the  education  she  received.  1  can  not 
say  enough  good  things  about  Becky 
and  feel  ver\'  lucky  to  count  her  as  a 
good  friend." 

To  foster  an  enabling  environment  for 
private  sector-led  growth  in  the  region, 
Cameron  School  of  Business  has  devel- 
oped a  new  Entrepreneurship  and 
Business  Development  Program  under 
the  direction  of  Harper  and  other 
Cameron  faculty. 

The  program  prepares  students  for  a 
number  of  career  settings:  starting  or 
helping  to  start  businesses;  growing 
emerging  businesses  as  a  management 
team  member,  advisor,  banker,  investor 
or  member  of  a  family-owned  busi- 


ness; and  corporate  entrepreneurship 
-  launching  or  developing  new  products 
and  services  -  or  as  Harper  explains, 
"helping  established  organizations 
become  entrepreneurial." 

At  the  end  of  the  spring  semester, 
O'Daniell,  Taylor  and  two  other 
entrepreneurs  served  as  judges  for  the 
program's  first  annual  Business  Plan 
Competition.  Student  business  plans 
are  part  of  a  year-long  final  project 
that  tests  students'  ability  to  identify  a 
growth  opportunity  and  capitalize  on  it. 

The  entrepreneurs  received  a  booklet 
of  the  students'  plans  two  weeks  ahead 
of  the  final  presentations.  O'Daniell 
took  a  red-eye  from  Las  Vegas  to  get 
back  in  time. 

"The  students  were  so  excited  to  have 
the  chance  to  receive  real-live  feed- 
back on  their  plans  from  us,  who  have 
learned  the  right  way,  as  well  as  the 
wrong  way,  to  do  things,"  she  said. 

In  2004,  as  part  of  its  25th  anniversar}' 
celebration,  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business  recognized  five  outstanding 
alumni  for  their  contributions  to  the 
school,  their  businesses  and  the 
community-at-large.  Dean  Clark 
noted  that  each  of  the  recipients  was 
not  only  a  great  individual  but  also  a 
great  achiever. 

As  O'Daniell  approached  the  lectern  to 
receive  her  Outstanding  Alumna  Award, 
she  looked  out  at  the  audience.  There, 
in  the  front  row,  she  saw  many  of  the 
professors  who  had  taught  her. 

As  an  architect  of  structures  built  to 
last  -  not  legacies  -  at  that  moment, 
O'Daniell's  thoughts  went  characteristi- 
cally beyond  herself. 

'T  thought,"  she  said,  "There  they  are; 
still  there,  still  turning  out  great 
students  from  Cameron." 

*  UNCW's  Cameron  School  of  Business  made  the 
2008  Princeton  Review  list  of  "Best  290  Business 
Schools."  The  listing  highlights  the  "real  world" 
focus  of  the  Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree  program. 


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^^        looe  for  learnin 


y 


stories  by  Bethany  K.  Nuckolls  '08  and  Marybeth  Blanch! 


Multi-talented,  self-possessed  students  who  love 
learning.  This  is  how  Bill  Atwill  describes 
UNCW  Honors  Scholars  Program  participants. 

'i'm  not  sure  when  they  sleep,"  said  Atwill,  the 
program's  associate  director. 

Eight  of  the  125  freshman  enrolled  this  year 
are  varsity  athletes.  Others  are  musicians, 
performers,  world  travelers  and  community 
volunteers.  Classroom  instruction  is  only  one 
facet  of  their  education. 

"There  are  expectations  that  they  volunteer, 
attend  cultural  events,  become  full  participants 
in  the  community,"  Atwill  said. 

Now  in  its  13th  year  at  UNCW,  the  Honors 
Program  has  provided  1 ,000  students  with  indi- 
vidualized, experiential  learning  opportunities 
that  expose  them  to  research  and  scholarship  not 
commonly  seen  at  the  undergraduate  level.  Study 
abroad  and  service  learning  are  also  major  com- 
ponents of  the  program. 

Kate  Bruce,  program  director,  takes  UNCWs 
number  one  strategic  goal  -  providing  students 
with  a  superior  education  -  to  heart.  She  encour- 
ages honors  students  to  excel  academically,  as 
evidenced  by  their  high  grade  point  averages 
and  their  final  research  projects. 

"It  waves  a  Qag  for  UNCW  and  shows  thai  ihe 
Honors  Program  supports  that  goal,"  Bruce 
pointed  out.  "Honors  encourages  one  type  of 
enriched  learning  recognized  by  the  university." 

One  type  of  learning  nia)  be  a  bit  ol  an  under- 
statement. 

I  lonors  classes  offer  a  wide-range  ol  sUuK'  Irom 
iocused  discussion-based  seminars  to  inicrdisci- 
|ilinary  studies  that  are  often  cross-departmental, 
h  cuhiiinates  wllh  a  capslonc  pro|ecl.  which 
in\ol\es  indcpciulem  work,  close  inieraclion 
with  a  laculU'  sponsor  and  ollcn  publicalioii 
aiui  presenialions  al  prolessional  conlerences. 


"Honors  allows  UNCW  faculty  to  experiment 
with  innovative  pedagogy  that  they  can  then  use 
in  other  classes,"  Bruce  said.  She  has  taught  such 
innovative  courses  herself,  including  an  animal 
behavior  class,  titled  Exploring  Evolution,  which 
incorporated  a  field  trip  to  the  Galapagos  Islands. 

The  Honors  Scholars  Program  is  actively  in- 
volved in  recruiting  new  students  for  UNCW. 
For  prospective  and  incoming  freshmen,  honors 
students  lead  informational  sessions  and  tours. 

Only  125  high  ability  students  are  accepted  into 
the  program  each  year.  A  majority  will  graduate 
with  University  Honors  as  well  as  Departmental 
Honors  and  go  on  to  pursue  advanced  degrees, 
Atwill  noted. 

Featured  in  the  most  recent  edition  of  Peterson's 
Guide  to  Honors  Programs  and  Colleges.  UNCW's 
Honors  Scholars  Program  is  dedicated  to  orga- 
nizing service  projects,  sponsoring  public 
lectures  and  placing  honors  students  "in  a 
variety  of  offices  and  departments  on  campus 
\ia  work  assist  and  work  study." 

As  current  president  of  the  National  Collegiate 
Honors  Council,  treasurer  of  the  North  Caro- 
lina Honors  Association,  past  president  of  the 
Southern  Regional  Honors  Council  and  director 
of  the  UNCW  Center  for  the  Support  of  Under- 
graduate Research  and  Fellowships,  Bruce  has 
not  slowed  her  quest  to  advance  UNCW 's  Hon- 
ors Scholars  Program. 

She  said  that  the  program  is  studying  whether 
to  pursue  a  transition  (rom  Honors  Program  to 
Honors  College  to  emphasize  inieniaiional 
honors  experiences  for  students  and  eaiK 
participation  in  research  and  scholarship. 


CONFIDENCE   TO   TAKE 
THE    INITIATIVE 


Amid  the  poverty,  stench  and  oppressive 
heat  of  Haiti,  Jennifer  Nomides  '03 

spent  the  summer  of  2006  conducting 
research  on  local  medical  facilities  and 
health  programs. 

She  worked  with  Family  Health  Minis- 
tries, a  non-profit  organization  based  in 
Durham  that  partners  with  the  Associa- 
tion of  the  Peasants  of  Fondwa  (APR) 
which  was  instrumental  in  the  establish- 
ment of  a  health  clinic,  community  store 
and  schools. 

However,  there  is  still  much  more  work  to 
be  done,  said  Nomides,  who  is  in  her  third 
year  at  the  University  of  North  Carolina 
School  of  Medicine  in  Chapel  Hill. 

"There  was  no  doctor  in  the  clinic,  only  a 
Haitian  'nurse  practitioner'  whose  training 
has  been  minimal,"  she  said.  Nomides 
credits  her  honors  experience  at  UNCW 
for  playing  a  role  in  preparing  her  for  this 
experience  in  Haiti. 


Wadson,  far  left,  was  one  of  Jennifer  Nomides' 
first  patients  at  the  Fondwa  clinic  in  Haiti.  Also 
pictured  is  Widline,  another  child  whose  life  was 
saved  at  the  clinic. 

IVIartyn  Knowles  '03  has  visited  Costa  Rica  and 
Nicaragua  on  medical  missions  providing  health 
care  in  areas  lacking  adequate  resources. 


"It  was  the  honors  thesis  that 
was  the  most  helpful  part  of  the 
program.  Doing  that  thesis  really  aided 
me  in  learning  how  to  actively  learn,  take 
the  initiative  and  have  the  confidence  to 
creatively  design  projects  on  my  own, 
which  is  what  I've  been  doing  in  Haiti." 

"Back  in  the  U.S.,  I  am  continuing  to  do 
what  I  can.  I  have  the  opportunity  to 
work  with  the  chief  reproductive  endo- 
crinologist at  Duke  to  do  cervical  cancer 
research  in  Haiti  as  part  of  my  MPH 
(Master  of  Public  Health)  degree  in  the 
upcoming  couple  of  years.  I  cannot  put 
into  words  how  excited  I  am  about  this 
research.  Yet.  I  look  forward  to  the  time 
when  I  can  return  to  Haiti  for  good." 

NOT   JUST   A    NUMBER 

Martyn  Knowles  '03  knew  he  wanted  a 
career  in  medicine  since  he  was  13,  when 
he  shadowed  a  cousin  doing  a  hospital 
internship  in  his  native  South  Africa. 

"I  saw  birth,  death  and  everything  in 
between.  I  knew  at  that  moment  there 
was  nothing  else  I  could  see  myself 


doing.  Every  day  in  medical  school  and 
now  in  internship,  I  fall  more  and  more 
in  love  with  it,"  he  said.  As  part  of  his 
residency  at  Parkland  Hospital  in  Dallas, 
he  participates  in  endocrine,  trauma  and 
pediatric  surgeries. 

The  ambitious  high  school  student  was 
drawn  to  UNCW  because  he  wanted  a 
close  relationship  with  faculty  and  indi- 
vidualized attention.  "I  did  not  want  to 
go  to  a  program  where  I  was  a  number, 
one  of  200  in  a  lecture  hall,"  he  said. 

"The  Honors  Program  taught  me 
to  think  outside  of  the  box.  There 
is  more  to  college  than  As  and  Bs.  It's 
the  lessons  you  learn  that  you  carry 
with  you  the  rest  of  your  life.  The 
Honor's  Program  provided  a  resource 
to  pool  creativity  and  gather  together 
people  interested  in  learning,"  he  said. 

By  the  end  of  his  sophomore  year, 
Knowles  had  been  accepted  to  Wake 
Forest  University  School  of  Medicine, 
with  the  stipulation  he  complete  his 
undergraduate  degree  a  year  early.  He 
did  that  while  managing  to  win  multiple 
Chancellor's  Achievement  Awards  and 
graduating  summa  cum  laude. 


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Recognized  this  past  year  by  several  publications  as  a  top  public  undergraduate 
institution,  the  university  continues  its  pursuit  to  soar  to  even  greater  heights. 

"The  UNCW  of  toda)-  is  a  fantastic  university,"  said  Chancellor  Rosemar)- 
DePaolo  in  her  state  of  the  university  address  in  October.  "The  momentum  that 
propels  us  to  soar  higher  derives  from  our  students"  achievements,  faculty  and 
staff  accomplishments  and  strong  support  (roni  alumni,  friends,  trustees,  volun- 
teer board  members  and  other  donors." 

Seven  strategic  goals  established  a  foundation  for  progress  in  2003,  each  with 
measurable  targets  to  indicate  movement  toward  achieving  the  goal.  Improve- 
ment has  been  shown  in  the  each  of  10  major  progress  measures: 

Student-faculty  ratio  -  improved  from  IS. 2  to  1  in  20(14  to  17.7  to 
I  m  2006 

Student-Staff  ratio  -  improved  liom  10.9  to  1  in  2003  to  9.9  to 
1  in  2006 

Minority  students  as  a  percentage  of  total  enrolled  -  improved  from 
8.1  percent  to  10.2  percent  for  2006 

Freshman  retention  and  graduation  rates  -  freshman  retention 
rate  declined  from  S5.7  percent  in  2004  to  S3  percent  in  2006.  but  the  six- 
vear  grailuation  rate  increased  from  61  percent  to  65  percent 

Percentage  of  undergraduates  housed  on  campus  -  increased 
from  23. 1  in  2004  to  32  percent  in  2007 

Average  faculty  salary  -  increased  to  S65,40S  for  fall  2006 

Research  and  development  expenditures     increased  from  $13 

million  in  2004  to  SIS. 6  million  lor  2006-07 


International  enrollment  and  study  abroad  participation 

-  both  showed  an  increase  with  91  enrolled  and  exchange  students  in  fa 
2006  and  12.3  percent  of  students  in  2OO,'i-06  studying  abroad 

University  endowment  -  increased  to  S.'iO.S  million  in  2007 

Alumni  giving  -  increased  to  13.1  peicenl  for  2006 


"As  UNC  Wilmington  soars  to  even  greater  heights  in  ihe  luluie,  we  pledge 
lo  slrenglhen  our  cominilmenl  to  providing  undergraduates  with  an  inlimale 
learning  eminmincnl  ihat  integrates  teaching,  research  and  service,"  said 
Chancellor  f")ePaolo.  "We  will  challenge  our  graduate  students,  both  at  the 
masters  and  doctoral  lexels,  to  engage  in  high  t|ualu\  scholarship  in  a  culture 
ihal  losiers  innovation  and  meels  ihc  nccils  ol  our  region, 

"We  will  provide  a  secure  and  altracti\'e  camjius,  encourage  inlellcctual  aiul 
cultural  diversity,  promote  regional  engagement  and  \'alue  individual  grow  ih 
and  de\elopment.  In  these  ways  LINCW  will  continue  lo  prepare  its  graduates 
lor  a  lilclimc  ol  learning,  achiexement  and  ser\ice  lor  the  hcllcnnenl  ol  sell 
and  coininunilN'." 


Wilmington  College's  first  student  body  president  Don  Blake  listens  as  current  SGA  president 
Dan  Thorpe  greets  UNC  Wilmington  alumni,  faculty,  staff  and  students  gathered  outside  the 
Fisher  Student  Center  for  the  60th  anniversary  celebration  of  UNCW.  rimto  by  Jamio  Moncnei 


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From  its  establishment  as  Wilmington  College  in  1 947  / 
with  238  students  to  its  record-setting  enrollment  of  f 
nearly  1 2,000  in  2007,  the  University  of  North  Carolina 
Wilmington  has  transformed  the  lives  of  more  than  44,000 
students  over  the  past  60  years  and  has  had  major  impact 
on  the  community  it  serves. 


This  year's  freshman  class  has  the 
highest  average  SAT  score  in  the 
university's  history,  making  it  the 
third  highest  in  the  UNC  system 
behind  UNC  Chapel  Hill  and  NC 
State  University. 

UNCW's  faculty,  staff  and  students 
have  a  half-billion  dollar  economic 
impact  on  the  Cape  Fear  region. 

In  the  2008  edition  of  "America's  Best 
Colleges"  published  by  U.S.News  & 
World  Report,  UNCW  was  ranked  the 
sixth  best  public  regional  university  in 
the  South.  Among  the  1 19  public  and 
private  universities  in  the  South  that 
provide  a  full  range  of  undergraduate 
and  master's  level  programs,  UNCW 
improved  its  overall  ranking  to  14th. 

For  the  fourth  consecutive  year,  UNCW 
received  the  "Best  in  the  Southeast" 
and  "Best  Value"  designations  by  The 
Princeton  Review. 

UNCW  is  one  of  only  four  North 
Carolina  public  universities  included  in 
Peterson 's  Competitive  Colleges 
2008:  Top  Colleges  for  Top  Students. 

In  2007-08  UNCW  students  completed 
more  than  35,000  hours  of  volunteer 
community  service  hours  with  an  eco- 
nomic impact  value  of  $660,586. 

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For  the  first  time  in  its  60-year  history,  the  University  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington 
received  five  donations  of  at  least  SI  million  each  within  one  year. 

From  July  2006  through  June  2007,  the  university's  overall  fundraising  totaled 
approximately  $9.7  million,  including  four  gifts  of  at  least  $1  million.  In  August  2007, 
the  university  received  another  million-dollar  donation. 

"The  donors  of  these  impressive  gifts  were  not  thinking  about  making  history  at 
UNCW  with  contributions.  Instead,  they  simply  wanted  to  make  a  real  difference  in 
the  lives  of  our  students  and  in  the  future  of  our  region  and  the  state  of  North  Carolina,'' 
Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  said. 


By  Andrea  Weaver 


Student  Excellence 

Youth  Entrepreneurship  Program  inspires  young  donor 


Personul  fxpcncncc  as  a  young 
cnlrcprciicur  inspired  Euian  Daniels 
to  iiecomc  inxolved  with  the  Cameron 
School  ol  Business  Youth  Entrepre- 
neurship Program  (YF.P),  which  helps 
stutlenls  ages  12- Id  learn  to  start  and 
manage  a  business  ni  a  km  emnonment. 

Daniels  loinuiei.1  Relleclioiis  \  ideo  at  age 
10:  "I  started  out  small,  very  small.  1  had 
one  camera,  one  stand  and  one  light.  I 
did  weddmgs.  lashioii  shows  ani.1  hulh- 
tla\  parties." 


His  business  grew  and.  at  age  1  t.  he 
was  featured  on  Black  Entertainment 
TV  as  one  ol  the  top  10  teens  in  (he 
nation.  He  is  now  prcsideni  ol  i')amels 
Protluction  Compan\',  LLC. 

I  ollow ing  his  experience  with  YEP,  he 
established  the  Euraii  S.  Daniels  Schol- 
arship to  assist  incoming  freshmen  w  ho 
are  inleresietl  m  pursuing  a  tiegree  in 
business,  .\  mem  scholarship,  appli- 
eanls  iiuisi  meel  .i  nnnuntmi  Vo  high 
school  Ci.P.,\.  lo  be  considcreil.  IXmicK 


Left,  program  supporter 
Euran  Daniels  speaks 
to  students  as  they 
present  their  business 
plans  at  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business 
Youth  Entrepreneurship 
Program. 
Photo  by  Jamie  Monchef 

Right,  Mike  Waddell. 
professor  in  the 
Department  of  Music, 
stands  for  a  solo 
during  the  Cape 
Fear  Jazz  Orchestra 
benefit  concert  for  the 
Department  of  Music. 
Photo  by  Uiura  Johnston 


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GIVING  MATTERS 


hopes  that  some  of  the  YEP  participants 
will  apply  for  the  scholarship  and 
attend  UNCW. 

"This  scholarship  supports  diversity 
and  academic  merit,  two  areas  in  which 
I  strongly  believe,"  he  said.  "These  two 
initiatives  have  been  key  components  of 
my  success,  and  they  are  key  initiatives 
for  the  university." 

Scholarship  supports 
international  experience 

Edward  Doran  and  son  Guy  established 
the  Stella  Doran  International  Stud- 
ies Scholarship,  the  first  individually 
funded,  endowed  scholarship  given  to 
the  Office  of  International  Programs  to 
offset  students'  study  abroad  costs. 

The  late  Stella  Doran  was  "a  woman  of 
the  world,"  her  husband  said.  "She  be- 
lieved that  you  have  to  go  to  a  country 
to  really  experience  it." 

The  scholarship  is  open  to  juniors  and 
seniors  with  at  least  a  3.0  grade  point 
average  in  any  major.  Junior  Amanda 
Case  of  Candler,  N.C.,  is  the  first  recipi- 
ent. She  is  enrolled  at  the  University  of 
Sterling  in  Scotland  for  the  fall  semester. 

Overall  Excellence 

Life  insurance  gift  to 
benefit  UNCW 

Marvin  Robison  "83  and  his  wife 
Margaret,  who  worked  at  the  univer- 
sity for  14  years,  donated  a  gift  that 
will  eventually  provide  UNCW  with 
$100,000. 

They  made  UNCW  the  beneficiary  of 
a  second-to-die  life  insurance  policy. 
They  are  gifting  the  premium  to  the 
UNCW  Foundation,  a  non-profit  orga- 
nization that  supports  the  university. 
They  receive  a  tax  deduction  for  the 
premium  and,  in  the  future,  the  policy's 
proceeds  will  not  be  counted  as  part  of 
their  estate  for  tax  purposes. 


"The  university  gave  me  an  education 
and  an  opportunity  to  prepare  myself 
for  a  life  that  has  been  successful 
and  fulfilling.  But  even  if  I  were  not 
an  alumnus  of  UNCW,  I  would 
recognize  its  importance  to  our  com- 
munity," said  Robison,  past  chair  of  the 
UNCW  Alumni  Association,  former 
president  of  the  Seahawk  Club  Board 
of  Directors  and  a  former  Foundation 
Board  member. 

Excellence  in  Regional 
Engagement  and  Outreach 

Gift  supports  learning 
for  a  lifetime 

The  Osher  Foundation  gave  $1  million 
to  UNCW  to  endow  the  Osher  Life- 
long Learning  Institute  (OLLI),  which 
provides  non-credit  university  courses, 
seminars,  lectures,  travel  excursions 
and  other  educational  opportunities  to 
adult  learners.  UNCW  is  the  only  pub- 
lic university  in  the  state  with  an  OLLI. 

The  foundation  also  provided  a 
$50,000  grant  to  fund  the  institute's 
programs  until  the  endowment's  invest- 
ments generate  income.  The  founda- 
tion previously  contributed  $100,000 
both  in  2005  and  in  2006  to  establish 
the  OLLI. 

To  learn  more  about  programs  offered 
by  the  Division  for  Public  Service  and 
Continuing  Studies,  visit  www.uncw. 
edu/dpscs. 

Gift  to  enhance 
economic  services 

Progress  Energy  and  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business  have  teamed  up  to 
enhance  research  conducted  by  the 
Center  for  Business  and  Economic 
Services  (CBES).  Progress  Energy  is  the 
first  lead  partner  for  the  CBES,  provid- 
ing $35,000  in  support  for  the  centers 
programs  and  services.  The  CBES 


compiles  and  analyzes  regional 
economic  data.  The  center  also  hosts 
the  annual  UNCW  Economic  Outlook 
Conference  and  issues  quarterly 
updates  about  the  local  economy. 

Computer  day  camp 
for  at-risk  youth 

GE  Hitachi  (GEH)  Nuclear  Energy 
awarded  $50,000  to  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business  for  a  computer  day 
camp  that  helps  area  eighth  and  ninth 
graders  develop  technical  skills 
essential  for  their  success  in  high 
school,  college  and  beyond. 

Faculty  Excellence 

Jazz  professorship  named 
for  Kenan 

UNCW's  Department  of 
Music  has  its  first  $  1 
million  professorship. 

A  $667,000  grant  from  the 
CD.  Spangler  Founda- 
tion of  Charlotte,  matched 
with  $333,000  from  the 
State  of  North  Carolina's 
Distinguished  Professors 
Endowment  Trust  Fund, 
established  the  Thomas  S. 
Kenan  III  Distinguished 
Professor  of  Jazz. 

It  will  be  used  to  recruit  an  acclaimed 
jazz  performer  and  teacher  specializing 
on  a  jazz  rhythm  section  instrument, 
such  as  piano,  bass  or  drums.  Over 
the  past  15  years,  the  jazz  program 
has  received  accolades  on  national 
and  international  levels  for  the  high 
performance  quality  of  its  ensembles, 
as  well  as  the  quality  and  talent  of 
individual  students. 

The  naming  honors  Tom  Kenan  and 
his  family's  connections  to,  and  long- 
time support  of,  UNCW. 


Tom  Kenan 


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ALUMNI  NEWS 


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A TED     FOR     100TH     ANNIVERSARY 


Wise  Alumni  House  is  wearing  its  age 
well  thanks  to  extensive  renovations 
completed  in  October. 

With  fresh  coats  ofpaiiil  ihioughoul 
the  Inst  floor,  relinishcd  hardwood 
floors,  a  repaired  stained  glass  window, 
a  new  slate  roof  and  revised  decor,  the 
historic  home  is  ready  to  shine  for  the 
next  1 00  years. 

Constructed  ni  lOOB-OO,  Wise  House 
exemplifies  neoclassical  revival  style. 
The  lamiK  ol  Icssic  Kenan  Wise 
donaud  the  house  lo  the  unneisiiv 


in  1968,  and  it  has  served  as  the 
UNCW  Alumni  Association  head- 
quarters since  1994,  a  year  after  the 
organization  commilled  $400,000  to 
preserve  and  update  the  house. 

Plans  to  celebrate  the  house's  cen- 
tennial arc  being  developed.  Learn 
more  about  the  houses  history  and 

aiehileetiuc  online  at  www.uncw.edu/ 
aluiiini/w  isealunini house. hi ni. 

The  William  R.  Kenan  |r.  (.  harilable 
Trust  provided  SI '■'T.iOO  for  ihe 
inlenor  leiunalions.  In  addilion. 


members  of  the  Kenan  family  donated 
furniture  and  provided  an  interior 
decorators  services  to  the  iuii\  ersity. 

UNCW  invested  S250.000  to  replace 
the  slate  roof  and  the  support 
structures  under  it.  In  addition, 
Wilmington  resident  Janice  Kingoff  "77 
provided  a  gilt  in  memor\  ol  her 
husbaiul  Bdl  lo  luiul  ihe  repair  ol 
llie  slained  glass  window  thai 
illuminates  the  foyer  and  staircase. 

To  take  a  virtual  tour  of  the  renovated 

Wise  Alumni  House,  visit  www.uncvj. 
edu/wisehousetour. 


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Robert  Mclnturf 

is  UNCWs  new  director 
of  alumni  relations. 

He  will  be  responsible  for  the 
management  of  the  alumni  office 
and  will  coorchnate  educational, 
service  and  social  activities  for  the 
UNCW  Alumni  Association,  which 
has  about  44,000  members. 

Before  accepting  the  position  at 
UNCW,  Mclnturf  was  the  director 
of  alumni  affairs  at  the  University 
of  West  Alabama  where  he  devised 
and  implemented  an  integrated 
marketing  and  communication 
plan  for  the  university's  National 
Alumni  Association  that  increased 
membership  by  more  than  400 
percent  and  doubled  the  number 
of  active  alumni  chapters. 

His  previous  experience  includes 
serving  as  interim  director  of 
marketing  and  communication  and 
assistant  to  the  president  at  West 
Alabama.  Mclnturf  holds  a  master's 
degree  in  advertising  and  public  rela- 
tions from  the  University  of  Alabama 
and  a  bachelor's  degree  in  history 
from  West  Alabama. 

"I  look  forward  to  working  with 
UNCWs  dedicated  alumni  to 
enhance  the  programs  and  services 
that  connect  them  to  the  university, 
and  to  create  new  traditions  for 
celebrating  their  alma  mater  and  its 
continued  success,"  Mclnturf  said. 


Wise  Alumni  House  music  room 
features  a  portrait  of  Jessie 
Kenan  Wise  that  is  on  loan  from 
the  Kenan  family. 

Photo  by  Laura  Johnston 

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Meredith  and 
Ray  Morgan  '82 

are  greeted  byij£ammy  C. 
Hawk  at  the  UNCW  Alumni    , 
Association's  Legacy  i 

Luncjllpi^^gi^ 
The  assod^on^mually 
recognizes  freshmen  whose 
parents  or  grandparents  are 
UNCW  alumni. 
Photo  by  Jamie  Moncrief 


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S.T.A.RT. 

The  Seahawk  Territory  Alumni 
Recruitment  Team  (ST.A.RT.)  is  a 
partnership  between  the  UNCW  Office 
of  Admissions  and  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  that  gives  alumni 
volunteers  an  opportunity  to  assist 
with  student  recruitment  efforts  in 
their  area.  Alumni  are  able  to  share 
their  own  undergraduate  or  graduate 
experiences  while  meeting  prospec- 
tive students  and  their  families  and 
helping  their  alma  mater.  More 
information  is  available  online  at 
www.uncw.edu/alumni/ 
START.htm. 


Celebrate  the 
Seahawks 

The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  in- 
vites alumni  and  friends  to  Tealgate 
-  Seahawk  style  -  with  food,  games  and 
spirit-filled  fun. 

Tealgates  start  two  hours  before  the  tip- 
off  of  men's  basketball  games  on  Jan. 
26,  Feb.  9  and  March  1  at  Trask  Coli- 
seum. Advance  tickets  are  $12  for  adults 
and  $5  for  children  6-12;  children  under 
6  are  admitted  at  no  cost.  Admission 
includes  food  and  beverages,  but  not 
game  ticket. 

Tickets  can  be  purchased  online  at 
www.uncwalumnitickets.com. 


Get  on  board 

The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  is 
seeking  alumni  to  help  its  board  of 
directors  and  its  six  committees. 
Volunteers  are  needed  for  the 
following  areas: 

Student  affairs  and  young  alumni 

Recruitment  and  retention 

Finance 

Special  events 

Chapter  development 

and  promotion 

Awards  and  scholarships 

The  association's  mission  statement 
and  strategic  plan  can  be  viewed  at 
www.uncw.edu/alumni.  For  more 
information,  send  an  e-mail  to  alumni* 
uncw.edu  or  call  910.962.2682  or 
800.596.2880. 


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CHAPTER  NEWS 


AAGA 

If  you  would  like  to  volunteer  with  the  African 
American  Graduate  Association,  please 
contact  Enoch  Hasberry  '98  at  ehasberry® 
yahoo.com. 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

Members  of  the  CSB  Alumni  Chapter  had  their 
first  meeting  of  the  academic  year  Oct.  20  at 
Wise  Alumni  House.  They  discussed  the 
strategic  planning  process,  events  for  the 
spring  semester  and  nominations  for  CSB 
Alumni  of  the  Year.  Chapter  members  attended 
the  CSB  Economic  Outlook  Conference  on 
Oct.  9.  Business  Week  will  be  Feb.  25-29  and 
will  include  the  CSB  alumni  mixer. 

Cape  Fear 

A  field  of  118  golfers  participated  in  the  14th 
Annual  Cape  Fear  Golf  Classic  in  April.  UNCW 
golfers  raised  more  than  $5,500  which  was 
donated  to  the  Gerald  Shinn  Scholarship. 
Hoping  to  build  on  this  success,  the  golf 
committee  invites  alumni  and  friends  inter- 
ested in  serving  on  the  15th  Annual  Cape 
Fear  Golf  Classic  Golf  Committee  to  e-mail 
co-chairs  J.D.  Terry  '99  at  jterryOfirsthorizon. 
com  or  Jason  Brett  '99  at  jbretf@firsthorizon. 
com.  On  Sept.  29  chapter  members  attended 
the  "Downtown  Shakedown"  to  promote  the 
alumni  association.  For  more  information  on 
the  Cape  Fear  Alumni  Chapter,  contact  Kristen 
"Doc"  Dunn  '99  at  Kristen@crrhomes.com. 


Communication  Studies 

Forty  alumni  attended  the  Communication 
Studies  Chapter  social  on  Sept.  7  at  the  Music 
for  Mayfair  summer  concert  which  featured  the 
Schoolboys,  whose  members  include  commu- 
nication studies  faculty.  Communication  Studies 
Day  2008  will  be  held  Friday.  March  28.  To 
volunteer  with  the  Communication  Studies 
Chapter  or  to  sign  up  for  Communication 
Studies  Day,  please  contact  Steve  Nelson  '06 
at  smnelson4511@yahoo.com. 

Crew  Club 

Crew  Club  alumni  and  students  will  gather 
March  1 5  for  their  annual  reunion  culminating 
with  a  dinner  at  Wise  Alumni  House.   Please 
contact  Jennifer  Triplet!  '97  at  jltriplett@gmail. 
com  or  Curt  Browder  '92  at  browderwilliam® 
yahoo.com  if  you  would  like  to  be  a  part  of  this 
annual  event. 

Maryland 

A  group  of  dedicated  alumni  gathered  in  June 
at  Porters  Pub  &  Grille  in  historic  Federal  Hill. 
Members  discussed  the  upcoming  social 
gatherings  as  well  as  the  2008  schedule. 
Please  contact  Jeff  Lee  '02  at 
Jeff@leefinancialassociates.com  if  you  would 
like  to  join  the  fun  in  the  Baltimore  area. 


School  of  Nursing 

All  School  of  Nursing  alumni  are  invited  to 
attend  a  luncheon  at  noon  Saturday,  Feb.  9  in 
the  Fisher  Student  Center  Clocktower  Lounge. 
Dean  '^/irginia  Adams  will  share  news  about  the 
groundbreaking  celebration  for  the  new  School 
of  Nursing  building.  If  you  would  like  to  volunteer 
for  the  School  of  Nursing  Alumni  Chapter, 
please  contact  Nikki  Pitts  '98  at  nikkimpitts@ 
yahoo.com. 

Richmond 

Alumni  and  friends  should  mark  their  calendars 
now  for  the  CAA  Men's  Basketball  Tournament 
March  7-10.  The  alumni  association  will  partner 
with  the  Seahawk  Club  for  the  annual  Seahawk 
Club  "Tent  Party"  at  the  Richmond  Embassy 
Suites.  For  more  information  or  to  make  a 
reservation  for  the  party,  contact  the  association 
at  alumni@uncw.edu. 

Wilmington  College 

Seventy-five  Wilmington  College  alumni  met  in 
June  for  a  luncheon  and  trolley  tour  of  campus. 
Tyrone  Powell,  assistant  to  the  chancellor,  and 
student  ambassadors  led  the  tour,  highlighting 
all  of  the  new  buildings  and  improvements  on 
campus.  Chancellor  DePaolo  greeted  them  at 
lunch,  expressing  her  gratitude  for  their  contin- 
ued support  of  the  university.  Wilmington  College 
alumni  meet  for  lunch  at  11:30  a.m.  the  third 
Wednesday  of  each  month  at  Jackson's  Big  Oak 
Barbeque.  For  more  information,  contact  Jim 
Medlin  '52  at  910.791.5259. 


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A  growing  number  of  alumni  in  North 
Carolina  are  taking  their  Seahawk 
pride  on  the  road  and  supporting 
student  scholarships. 

Seahawk  license  plates  are  $25  and 
can  be  personalized  for  $45.  For  each 
plate,  $15  of  the  application  fee  sup- 
ports the  alumni  association's  schol- 
arship program,  which  awards  15 
scholarships  of  $1,500  or  more  to  un- 
dergraduate and  graduate  students. 

Alumni  who  live  in  Maryland  and  Vir- 
ginia are  also  interested  in  starting  cus- 
tomized UNCW  license  plate  programs. 
More  information  can  be  obtained  by 
sending  an  e-mail  to  alumni@uncw.edu. 


For  Maryland  residents,  a  one-time 
$50  tag  fee  would  be  charged  in 
addition  to  the  regular  motor  vehicle 
fee;  $25  would  be  returned  to  the 
UNCW  Alumni  Association  to 
support  undergraduate  and  graduate 
scholarships.  More  information  can 
be  obtained  by  contacting  chapter 
president  Jeff  Lee  '02  at 
jeff@LeeFinancialAssociates.com. 


www.uncw.edu/alumni 


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Jason  Wheeler '99,  '03M 910.231.8887 

jason@pathfinderinvestnnents.com 

Secretary 

Melissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87  ....910.350.3145 
melissa.d.blackburnwalton@us.army.mil 

Treasurer 

Marcus  Smith  '96 804.644.1935 

mlsmith@agedwards.com 

Past  Chair 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  •94M 910.792.0805 

donis.noe.smith@morganstanley.com 

Board  Members 

Sherry  Broome '01 M 910.799.3678 

Crystal  Caison  '84 910.790.2250 

James  Carroll  '90 919.781.9470 

Cara  Costello  '97,  '03M 910.772.6993 

DruFarrar'73 910.392.4324 

Kandice  Kelley  '04 910.619.5085 

Kimberly  WiggsGamlin  '90 919.989.8221 

Enoch  Hasberry  III  '98 910.347.2612 

Gayle  Hayes '89 910.791.1862 

Trudy  Maus  '91,  '97M 910.793.4298 

Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 910.431.2692 

Sandra  McClammy  '03 910.228.0072 

Melissa  Blackburn  Walton  '87 910.350.3145 

Robert  Warren '74 910.395.5842 

Aaron  Whitesell  '06 336.686.1948 

Doug  Yopp 910.228.7802 

African  American  Graduates  Association 

Enoch  Hasberry  '98 910.347.2612 

ehasberry@yahoo.com 

Cameron  School  of  Business  Chapter 

Sarah  Hall  Cain  '99,  '05M 910.270.1512 

shcain@firsthorizen.com 

Cape  Fear  Chapter 

Kristen  "Doc"  Dunn  '97 910.297.0752 

doc@ec.rr.com 

Communications  Studies  Chapter 

Steve  Nelson  '06 910.232.6064 

smnelson451 1  ©yahoo.com 

Florida  Chapters 
Orlando 

Kevin  Snyder '98 386.323.8806 

snydee7c@erau.edu 

Ft.  Lauderdale 

Rich  Dzicek  '89 954.568.4600 

dzicek@bellsouth.net 

Triangle  Alumni  Chapter 

Matt  Glova  07 919.719.0888 

Mglova@ihnetwork.com 

Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 

Jeanne  Harmon  01 910.792.1516 

harmonj@uncw.edu 

Past  Chair's  Council 

Tom  Lamont  '80 910.392.3033 

Tom.lamont@boysandgirlshomesofnc.org 


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26 


ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


Libby  Robertson  Brown  '66  is  the 

author  of  Mii/nn^i^  Ulm-s.  ;i  non-ficlion 
account  of  her  life  as  a  successful  serial 
entrepreneur.  Libby  is  a  co-founder  of 
This  End  Up  Furniture  Company  and 
owner  of  Fowl  Cay  in  the  Bahamas. 
Her  books  Web  site  is  makingwavcs 
book.com. 

Elaine  Blackmon  Hanson  '67  is  the 

author  ol  CaroUmi  Beach,  part  of  Arcadia 
Publishing  Company's  Postcard  History 
Series.  Elaine  and  her  husband,  Charles 
76,  reside  in  Wilmington,  Charles  is  the 
owner  of  Charles  Henson  Painting. 


1970s 


Rev.  Richard  H.  Powell  Jr.  '72 

was  called  as  senior  pastor/head  of  staff 
to  Forest  Hills  Presbyterian  Church  in 
Helotes,  Texas. 

N.C.  District  Court  Judge  Rebecca 
W.  Blackmore  '75  was  appointed  to 
famil)'  court  for  District  5. 

Pamela  Gravino  Jones  '75  was 

promoted  to  senior  vice  president  of 
mortgage  operations  with  East  Carolina 
Bank  in  Wilmington- 
Billy  Peterson  '77  was  named  general 
m.inager  of  the  Renaissance  Club  at 
Archerfield,  a  private  club  neighboring 
Muirfield  in  Scotland.  The  club  is  set  to 
open  in  April  2008. 

A  teacher  and  curriculum  support 
specialist  at  Shallotte  Middle  School 
and  Watson  School  of  Education  faculty 
member,  Debbie  Bowman  Lemon 
'78  is  enrolled  in  the  doctoral  program 
in  educational  leadership  at  LNCW 
Her  husband  Ed  '66  and  son  Trey  '01 
work  with  Herff-Jones.  Daughter  Yarbi 
Lemon  Petty  '99  and  her  husband 
Doug  had  a  daughter,  Emily  Elizabeth. 
on  Feb.  28,  2007.  Daughter  ChriSSy 
Hewett  Flanigan  '02  and  ht  r  husband 

Capt.  Brian  Flanigan  '01  live  in 

Navarre,  Fla.,  where  Chrissy  earned  a 
master's  degree  in  accounting,  and  Brian 
serves  with  the  US  Air  Force 

Rev.  Daniel  Sonnenberg  '78  is 

pastor  of  worship  and  community  at 
Myrtle  Grove  Evangelical  Presbyterian 
Church  in  Wilmington.  He  has  a  Master 
of  Divinity  degree  from  Reformed 
Theological  Seminar\"  in  Orlando, 

Fla  His  wife  Elizabeth  Stokley 
Sonnenberg  '80  is  in  sales  with 
Coastal  Marketing. 


1980s 


Linda  Baddour  *80,  '96M  was 

appointed  executive  vice  president 
and  chief  financial  officer  of  PRA 
International. 

Velva  Jenkins  '80  was  appointed 
dean  of  continuing  education  and 
workforce  development  at  Brunswick 
Community  College. 

Tom  Swatzel  '80.  chairman  of  the 
Georgetown  County,  S.C,  Republican 
Party  and  a  former  Georgetown  County 
councilman,  was  appointed  by  the 
U.S.  Secretary  of  Commerce  to  South 
Carolina's  seat  on  the  South  Atlantic 
Fishery  Management  Council.  He  is  the 
president  of  Capt.  Dick's  Marine. 


Guy  Pushee  '81  was  featured  in  the 

Aug.  12,  2007,    it's  a  Living"  photo 
published  in  the  Wilmington  Star-News. 
Pushee  is  a  jewelry  designer  and  the 
owner  of  Tavernay's  Jewelers. 

Scott  Absher  '82  is  the  principal  of 

North  Moore  High  School 

KJmberly  Norman  Maifin  '83.  the 

physician-owner  of  Flowertown  Family 
Physicians  in  Summerville,  S.C,  had 
several  articles  published  in  Stisfc,  Daniel 
Island  iWus.  Riiiming  Times  and  AA 
Crapc\'inc.  She  is  a  winner  of  the  Medical 
Economics  Doctors  Writing  Contest 
and  Best  of  Issue-Nonfiction  in  the  S.C. 
Writers  Workshop  Anthology,  Catfish 
Stew  2006. 

Beth  Wheat  Baldiga  '86  earned  a 

Bachelor  ol  Science  in  Nursing  Irom 
Excelsior  College  and  her  national 
certification  in  school  nursing. 

Steven  R.  Neher  '87  is  a  criminal 

investigator/special  agent  for  the 
Department  of  the  Na\y  in  Brunswick, 
Ga.  He  spent  five  months  in  Iraq 
supporting  the  US,  Marine  Corps. 

Robert  "Tre"  Walton  '87  was 

appointed  director  of  academics  at 
Embn-Riddle  Aeronautical  University 
in  Ramsiein,  Germany.  He  teaches 
undergraduate  and  graduate  courses 
in  transportation  and  logistics. 

Jonathan  R.  Babson  '88  is 

senior  national  salc^  manager  uilh 
R.H.  Donnelly  hic   in  Cary, 

Mark  W.  Maultsby  '89  works  with 
alternative  programs  with  Wake  County 
Public  Schools  and  is  pursuing  a  Master 
of  School  Administration  in  Educational 
Leadership. 


1990s 


Margaret  Eaddy  Taylor  '90,  '03M 

was  named  2007-08  Teacher  o\  the  Year 
for  North  Duplin  Elementary  School. 

G.  Erickson  Wheelis  '91  of  New 

Bern  is  a  small  animal  veterinarian  who 
released  a  CD  titled  Follow.  His  composi- 
tions can  be  heard  on  iTunes,  Napster 
and  Rhapsody.  His  Web  site  is  www. 

en  c  wheel  is,  com, 

Kelly  Andrews  '92  is  the  principal 
at  Lee  Woodard  Elementary  in  Black 
Creek.  N.C. 

J.  Michael  Boa  '92.  director  of 
communications  and  marketing  lor 
the  Casualty  Actuarial  Society,  earned 
the  Certified  Association  Executive 
credential. 

The  author  of  A  Major  League  Guide  to 
Amateur  Baseball  Trent  R.  Mongero 
'92  was  hired  by  Sterling  Puhhiihing  to 
expand  the  250-page  manual  into  three 
multi-media  teaching  books  with  instruc- 
tional DVDs.  The  manual  will  be  released 
nationally  in  January-  2009.  This  fall, 
Mangero  filmed  portions  of  the  project 
at  Brooks  Field.  He  is  a  teacher  and  head 
baseball  coach  at  North  Hall  High  School 
in  Gainesville,  Ga.  His  wife  Sonya 
Mabry  Mongero  '95  is  a  middle 
grades  teacher  with  Hall  County  Schools. 

Al  Pollard  '92  of  Piano,  Texas,  is  a  field 
recruiter  for  JC  Penney. 


Scott  Kennedy  '93,  a  courier  for 
Carilion  Labs  in  Indian  Trail,  N.C,  is 
pursuing  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in 
meteorology  at  UNC  Charlotte. 

Mike  Shaw  '93  is  the  boys'  basketball 
head  coach  at  Sanderson  High  School  in 
Wake  L  oinit\'. 

Andrea  Bates  '94  is  a  partner  with 
Woodcock  Washburn  LPP  in  Atlanta 
where  she  works  as  a  transactional 

attornc\' 

Samuel  Bobbitt  '94  teaches 

and  coaches  the  cross  country  and 
track  teams  at  Laney  High  School  in 

W'llminglon 

Shelley  Preslar  '94  was  appointed 
director  ol  operations  lor  the  Southeast 
region  for  Invensys  Validation  Technol- 
ogies at  Research  Triangle  Park. 

Henry  Rice  '94  was  named  2006-07 
Principal  ol  the  Year.  He  is  the  principal 
of  Pamlico  County  Middle  School 

Richard  Whitlow  '95  of  Zebulon  was 
promoted  to  an  investigator  with  the 
Wake  Counlv  Sheriffs  Office.  Susan 
Rivinius  Whitlow  '95  enjoys  home 
schooling  the  couples  two  children, 
Matthew.  11  and  Julia.  9 

Tina  Tighe  '95  of  Niskayuna.  NY, 

was  promoted  to  vice  president  of  the 
Ayco  Division  of  Goldman  Sachs.  She 
earned  a  juris  doctorate  from  Albany  Law 
School  and  was  admitted  to  the  New  York 
Bar  .Association 

Melissa  K.  Batchelor  '96,  'OOM.  a 

lecturer  in  the  UNCW  School  of  Nursing. 
is  enrolled  in  the  nursing  doctoral 
program  at  UNC  Chapel  Hill, 

Gloria  Sellers  Foss  '97  was  named 

2007  Teacher  of  the  Year  at  Supply 
Elemeniar)'  School  where  she  teaches 
third  grade 

Rhonda  Gregware  '96  earned  a 
master's  degree  m  elementary  education 
from  UNCW  in  2007.  She  is  a  teacher 
with  Onslow  County  Schools. 

Matt  Jacobs  '97  is  the  boys' 
basketball  head  coach  at  East  Davidson 
High  School. 

Brian  Jackson  '97  is  the  head  coach 
of  the  mens  tennis  program  at  Pacific 
University  in  Forest  Grove,  Ore.  He  also 
is  an  assistant  professor  in  the  exercise 
science  department  and  a  member  of 
the  Oregon  and  American  Alliances 
for  Health,  Physical  Education.  Recre- 
ation and  Dance  and  the  Association 
of  the  Advancement  of  Applied  Sport 
Psychology.  He  and  his  wife  Laura 
Jackson  '98  hve  m  Forest  Grove 

Gina  Morris  Stinson  '97,  '01 M 

earned  a  Master  of  Business  Admin- 
istration degree  from  East  Carolina 
University  in  May  2007.  She  is  a  psychol- 
ogist with  Norwich  Therapy  Associates. 

Jennifer  Woodhead  '97M  was 

proiTioted  to  dean  ol  arts  and  sciences 
at  Brunswick  Community  College  in 
August  2007. 

Amanda  Hiatt  McAnally  '98  is  the 

director  of  public  inlorination  with  the 
Savannah  College  of  Art  and  Design  in 
Atlanta. 

Rolie  "Andi"  Webb  '98  is  a  Title  1 

remediation  teacher  for  grades  3-5  in 
Fa\etteville, 


Elizabeth  Futrell  '99  completed 

ctnir^cwork  lor  a  master's  degree  in 
English  education  from  the  School  for 
International  Training  in  Vermont.  She 
is  writing  her  thesis  and  teaching 
English  as  a  second  language  with 
Durham  Public  Schools. 

Jason  LoftUS  '99  is  a  casting  director 
with  Heer\  Casting  in  Philadelphia. 
His  credits  include  National  Treasure, 
Invincible.  Rocky  Balboa,  Shooter,  The 
Woodsman.  S Ji ci do w boxer.  Cold  Case. 
Hack.  It's  Ahvtjvs  Siinnv  in  Philadelphia 
and  What  Goes  On 

Jimmy  Tate  '99,  '01 M  was  appointed 
to  the  Pender  County  Board  of  Commis- 
sioners in  April  2007.  He  is  the  assistant 
to  the  president  at  James  Sprunt 
Community  College  in  Kenansville. 

David  C.  Unsicker  '99  was  appointed 

vice  thairmaii  ol  llie  board  of  The  First 
Tee  of  \\iltningti.ni.  a  program  which  uses 
the  game  of  golf  to  promote  character 
development  David  is  the  general 
manager  and  director  of  golf  at  Echo 
Farms  Golf  and  Country  Club   Claudia 
Royal  Unsicker  '91  is  a  purchasing 
agent  uuh  Soulhport  Boatworks. 


2000s 


Victor  Ebong  '00  is  an  assistant  coach 
at  Wright  Sluc  Lhiuersity 

Ursula  D.  Martinez  '01  works  for 

the  Peace  Corps  with  youth  development 
in  Honduras.  She  has  a  Master  of  Arts 
degree  in  reading  education  from  East 
Carolina  Untversit)' 

Erin  K.  Magee  '01  was  promoted  in 
June  2007  to  associate  environmental 
engineer  with  Northrop  Grumman  in 

Newport  News,  \'a 

Brooke  E.  Abraham  '02M  is  a  senior 
accountant  with  Trinity  Accounting 
Group  in  Athens,  Ga.  She  is  a  member  of 
the  N.C.  Association  of  Certified  Public 
Accountants,  the  American  Institute  of 
Certified  Public  Accountants  and  the 
Institute  of  Management  Accountants. 

Joyce  Beatty  '02M,  principal  at 
Bclville  Elementars  School,  was  named 
2006-07  Brunswick  County  Principal  of 
the  Year.  She  was  featured  in  the  fall  2007 
issue  of  North  Brunswick  Magazine. 

Ashley  Craven  '02,  who  teaches  in 
the  academicalK'  and  intellectually  gifted 
program  with  Davidson  County  Schools, 
received  her  national  board  certification 
and  was  selected  Wallburg  Elementar)' 
Teacher  of  the  Year. 

Anthony  Deninno  '02,  president  and 

founder  of  S\'mmctr\'  Event  Solutions 
Inc.  (symmetr\'e\entsolutions.com)  in 
Brooklyn.  N.Y..  serves  on  the  board  of 
directors  of  the  Carol  \L  Baldwin  Breast 
Cancer  Research  Fund  Inc. 

Luisa  C.  Martinez  '02  is  an 

enrollment  services  coordinator  at 
University  of  North  Florida.  She  has  a 
Master  of  Public  Administration  degree 
from  UNC  Pembroke. 

Dave  Minella  '02  won  first  place  in 
the  men's  lightweight  division  at  the 
International  Natural  Bodybuilding 
and  Fitness  Federation  Atlantic  Coast 
Natural  Bodybuilding  Championships 
in  High  Point.  He  is  the  public  relations/ 
advertising  manager  for  ShopBot  Tools 
in  Durham, 


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27 


ALUMNOTES 


Mediin 


Lee  Moon  '02  is  an  assistant 
h.iskelball  coach  at  Fresno  Stale 

I  nivcrsil\ 

Terrance  Murphy  '02  ofSi  Louis, 
Mo-.  ib  a  trcdii  analvbi  with  ihe 
healthcare  group  of  US  Bank. 

Elizabeth  Clauss  '03  is  a  2007 
graduate  ol  ihc  Uni\xTsiiy  of  South 

i  arolina  School  of  l.av\ 

Helen  Carter  Esch  '03  is  pursuing 
a  Ph  D   in  biological  oceanography  at 
the  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
TcchnologvAVoods  Hole  Occanouraphic 

InsiiiulioTi  Program 

Sherrita  L.  Hedgepeth  '03 

completed  Army  basic  training  al  Fort 
Jackson  in  Columbia.  S.C- 

Brandy  N.  Penny  '03  was  appointed 

grade  Icwl  eh.iir  for  lirsl  grade  at  Smith 
Flemcnup.'  School  in  Raleigh. 

Jessica  H.  Warren  '03  is  a  prc-major 

advisor  and  coordinator  ol  internships 

and  career  services  at  North  Carolina 

\\eNle\.in  College 

Christine  Cathcart  '04  is  an  internal 

auditor  with  MTV  Networks  in  New 
York,  NY,  She  received  inlernal  auditor 

^eriHu.ilinn  in  M,u  2007. 

Rebecca  D'Amico  '04  is  an  account 
executive  wiili  Cm  Communications  in 
Washington,  15, C- 

Brian  D.  English  '04  is  a  senior  Web 
diAeli>pir  uiili  speiue  li:ukncy  Resigns 

in  Wilmingion 

Jeff  Lennox  '04  i^^  .i  news  reporter 
uilh  WIMi  2  News  in  \^lnle^  Park,  lla 

Heather  R.  Mosier  '04  is  cnri^lK-d 

al  UNCVV  in  ihc  Master  of  Arts  degree 
program  in  psychology,  with  a  concen- 
tration in  applied  behavior  analysis. 
She  is  a  career  coach  with  Preferred 
Mternatives 

Kara  B.  Still  '04M  made  lu-r  dnve 

lorial  delnil  uilh  the  lilni  Muin-J.  She 
IS  scll-eniploveil  as  a  script  supervisor 
in  \S'iliningion. 


GHIings 


Julia  Strachan  '04  is  pursuing 

a  Master  of  f-inc  .^rts  degree  in 
pcrlorming  aris  management  at  the  N.C. 
School  of  the  .-Vris.  This  summer  she 
was  a  communications/development 
intern  with  Theatre  Communications 
Group  in  Manhattan,  N.V. 

Lauren  Hoke  '05  was  promoted  to 

diMsion  coordinator  of  The  Executive 
Stalling  tiroup  She  resides  in  Raleigh. 

Jim  Phillips  '05  earned  a  Master  of 
Arts  degree  in  English  from  NC  Stale 
University.  He  is  an  English  instructor  at 

Auldern  A^adeiin  in  Sdcr  Cilv,  \  C 

Maghan  Gerrald  Bender  '06  is 

an  administrator  at  Atlantic  Wealth 
Advisors, 

Whitney  Fauntleroy  '06  is  interim 

^ouih  dircLlor.il  Umlei  Park  Presby- 
len.iii  i  luiri  h  m  W  ilininglon. 

Matt  Mumpower  '06  is  an  account 
coordinator  with  the  doss  Agenc\'  in 
Ashevilie 

Corey  Helm  '06  is  the  chief  operating 

oIlKcr  Willi  Dr\  Corp.  a  Wilmington- 
based  compan\  llial  manufactures 
surgical  latex  sleeves  that  pro\ide  water- 
proof protection  for  casts,  bandages  and 
prosthetics. 

Concluding  her  lirsi  season  as  a  profes- 
sional golier  Stephanie  Otteson  '06 

of  Wilson  i|ualilied  loi  an  e\einption  lor 
200,4  Outamed  I  I  TL'RES  Tour 

John  Raynor  '06  was  named  the 
South  Ailaniic  leagues  Most  Valuable 
Pla\er  lor  ihc  2007  season.  A  member 
oi  ihe  C.reenshoro  C.rasshoppers.  he  was 
recognized  bv  fiiisihull  Ariicricti  as  ihe 
Ic.igiies  bisi  .md  l.isi,si  base  runner. 

Shelley  J.  Smith  '06  is  an  investi- 
gative rcporicr  tor  the  Men  }inirtuil- 
Times  in  Avcr\'  Couniv 

Luba  Zakharov  '06M  won  a 

-..  Iii'l.iisliip  lo  .iiteiul  ilie  Waslnngton 
t  iilliiral  (.  oiij;ress.  an  Arlisi  Trust 
conlerence  supporting  art  ai  its  source. 
,\piil  1\  !'■>.  2007.  m  I  eavenworlh,  Wash 


WEDDINGS 

Sara  E.  Marks  '86  and  George  F 
Bason  Jr  on  April  2!.  2007   Sara  is  a 
marketing  analvsi  with  GlaxoSmithKline 
in  Research  Triangle  Park.  The  two 
reside  in  Raleigh. 

Laura  M.  Mediin  '93  and  Maj. 

Timothy  D   Forrest  on  May  5.  2007. 
She  is  an  attorney  with  LaBarge, 
Campbell  &  Lyon  LLC  in  Chicago. 

Judd  P.  Tracy  '96  and  Marlayna 
Nesic  on  March  31.  2007.  Judd  is  a  loan 
officer  with  Harboursidc  Community 
Bank-  The\'  reside  in  Bluffton,  S.C. 

Christina  B.  DiGiovanna  '97 

and  Kevin  Shori  on  March  31.  2007. 
Christina  is  a  fifth  grade  math  and 
science  leacher  at  Sangarce  Intermediate 
School  in  Sunimerville.  S.C, 

Robyn  S.  Staup  '98  and  Ruslv  Sweet 
on  July  7.  2007,  She  is  ihc  earth/life 
sciences  coordinator  wiih  Boonshoft 
Museum  of  Discover\  in  Davion.  Ohio. 

Marlssa  W.  Sizemore  '98  and 

Jonathan  \'irtuoso  on  June  16.  2007. 
She  is  a  program  manager  for  corporate 
readiness  with  Blackhauil  in 
Charleston .  S  t 

Tammy  R.  Dozier  '99  and  Barry  F. 
Scott  '99  on  March  31.  2007,  Tammv 
IS  a  licensed  practical  nurse  at  .Vulumn 

t  arc  ol  \l\rile  t.ro\e 

Jonathon  Jeffries  '99  and  Rosic 
Kw'ok  on  .\ugust  1 1,  2007.  Jonathon  is  a 
business  analyst  with  Georgia  Tech, 

Arlene  Gillings  '00  and  |ohn  O. 

Prue  on  \la\    li    JOOr.    Arlene  is  a  CAP 
case  manager/social  worker  with  New 
Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center 

Anne  Mason  '00  and  Charles  Sutton 
on  |uU  7,  2007    \nnc  is  studying  film 
production  and  acting   The\  reside  m 
Durham, 


Christina  Attinger  '01  and 
Jeremy  E.  Lamm  '02  on  May  27. 

200o   Christina  is  a  Spanish  leacher 
at  St,  Coleman  Catholic  School,  and 
Jeremy  is  the  southeast  Florida  account 
representative  for  Ideacom  Healthcare 
Communications  of  Florida.  They  reside 
in  Decrfield  PuMch.  Fla 

Karrie  M.  Bartlett  '01  and  Joshua 
S-  Tillcy  on  June  SJ.  2007,  Karrie  is 
an  administrative  assistant  for  mens 
basketball  officiating  and  public 
relations/marketing  with  the  .Ailaniic 
Coast  Conference. 

Lori  Fuller  '02  and  Gene  Besaw 

on  Oci.  21.  200d   Thev  reside  in 
Crcedmoor.  N  C 

Allison  C.  Richardson  '05  and 

William  C   Erwin  on  Ma\  W,  200h. 
.Xllison  is  an  account  manager  wiib  MTI 
Marketing  in  Carlsbad.  Calif, 

Lindsey  E.  Floyd  '05  and  Randy 

\anHouten  on  Ma\   10.  2007.  Thev 
reside  in  NashMlle,  N,C- 

Cassidy  Deaton  '05  and  Damcl 

Sanlord  on  juK  21 ,  2007   Cassidy  is  a 
registered  nurse  in  the  neonatal  intensive 
care  unit  at  \Kirion  Plant  Mease 

llospii.il    The\  rc-uK  in  lampa.  Fla, 

Bridgette  P.  Mooza  '05  and 

Chrislophcr  1    nra\  on  lunc  lo.  2007 

Cheryl  Blake  '06M  and  Matthew 
Price  '05M  on  March  S.  2007   Cher\l 
and  M.iitlieu  ,ire  pursuing  tlicir  doctoral 
degrees  m  literature  at  I  lorida  Stale 
L'nivcrsii\ 

Andrea  Lewis  '06  and  Tim  f . 

Wmtti-iMi  M.i\   S   2007.  .Andrea  iN  a 
markeiing  assistant  with  Gregon  Poole 
IZquipmcnl  Company  They  reside  m 
Raleigh, 


Roey  Rosenblith  '07  i 

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ALUMNOTES 


BIRTHS 


To  Kim  H.  Gardner  '83  and  his  wife 
Geri,  a  daughier,  Karsicn  Rae,  on  Jan. 
14,  2007.  Kim  is  a  project  manager  for 
middle  Tennessee  with  Alfred  Williams 
and  Company. 

To  Joseph  Collins  '91  and  his  wife 
Kristina  GralT,  a  daughter,  Celeste 
MariLza,  on  Dec.  25,  2006.  Joseph  is 
self-emplo\'ed  as  an  actor. 

To  Luther  Jett  '93  and  his  wife 

Laura,  a  daughter,  Lainey.  on  Sept.  7, 
2006.  Luther  works  m  information 
technology  with  \Vacho\ia  Bank. 

To  Wendy  S.  Locante  '93  and 

her  husband  Craig,  a  daughier.  Sylvie 
Sabine,  on  April  3,  2007.  They  reside  in 
Salt  Lake  City.  Utah. 

To  James  E.  Hicks  '95  and  his  wife 
Nicole,  twins,  Georgia  Margaret  and 
Harrison  Alexander,  on  May  17,  2006. 
They  join  twin  sisters  Katherine  and 
Caroline. 

To  Steve  '96  and  Liz  Longphre 
Elliott  '96,  '98M,  a  daughter.  Penny 
Rose,  on  Sept.  6,  2006.  Steve  is  an 
assistant  professor  in  the  UNCW 
Department  of  Health  and  Applied 
Human  Sciences,  and  Liz  is  a  research 
analyst  with  the  UNCW  Center  for 
Marine  Science. 

To  Devon  Jones  Mann  '96  and  her 

husband  Morgan,  a  daughtci.  Mollis, 
on  April  20,  2007.  Devon  is  a  biology 
instructor  at  the  College  of  Lake 
Counlv.  They  reside  in  Gra\'slake,  III 

To  Amanda  Herman  Pollock  '96 

and  her  husband  Brad,  a  daughier, 
Emily  Claire,  in  August  2006. 

To  Lisa  Eller  Taylor  '96  and  her 

husband  Scott,  a  daughter,  Jessica 
Renea,  on  Feb.  2,  2007   The  family 
resides  in  High  Point, 

To  Donald  S.  Luquire  '97  and  his 

wife  Shannon,  a  son.  01i\'er  Chase, 
on  March  29,  2007.  Donald  is  a 
regional  sales  manager  with  Advanced 
Homecare.  They  reside  in  New  Bern. 

To  Kathryn  Underwood  Melton 

'97  and  her  husband  Brcni,  a  son, 
Harrison  Pollock,  on  June  9.  2007, 
Kathryn  started  her  own  law  firm 
in  Januan.-  2007  focusing  on  estate 
planning  and  advocacy  for  people 
with  disabilities. 

To  Gregory  K.  '98  and  Alison 
Setzer  Bellamy  '05M.  a  daughter, 

Ella  Victoria,  on  Sept,  28,  2006,  Alison 
is  a  first  grade  teacher  with  Pender 
County  Schools,  and  Gregory  is 
employed  by  Southport  Boatworks. 

To  John  K.  '98  and  Kalicia  Parrish 
Gurley  '98  a  son,  Caygen  Trace,  on  Feb. 
20,  2007,  John  is  a  supervisor  with 
Wyeth,  They  reside  in  Selma. 

To  William  "Trip"  '98  and  Holly 
Hunt  Kolkmeyer  '96,  a  son.  Wyatt 
Lee,  on  Jan.  24,  2007.  Holly  is  a  stay-at- 
home  mother.  Trip  is  a  research  fisheries 
biologist  with  National  Marine  Fisheries 
Service.  They  reside  in  Emerald  Isle. 

To  Emma  Kelly  Washington  '98, 
'OOM  and  her  husband  Tro)'.  a  son, 
Noah,  on  Aug.  10,  2007,  They  reside 
in  Greensboro, 


To  Kelly  Allen  '99  and  her  husband 
Brit  Young,  a  daughter.  Savannah  Blaire, 
on  May  30,  2007.  Kelly  is  an  admin- 
istrative assistant  with  Lee  Christian 
School  in  Sanford. 

To  Marty  Minchin  '99M  and  her 

husband  Christopher  Metzl.  a  daughter, 
Molly  Caroline,  on  Jan   20.  2007. 

To  Stephanie  Winslow  Walters 

'99  and  her  husband  Brannon,  twin 
sons,  Liam  and  Charles,  on  March  28, 

2007,  They  reside  in  Los  Angeles. 

To  Asa  H.  '00  and  Amanda 
Stanfield  Bullard  '02,  a  daughter, 
Cassie  Amanda,  on  April  11.  2007.  Asa 
is  a  manager  with  Bullard  Furniture  in 
Fayetteville 

To  Lorl  Worley  Medeiros  '00,  '03 

and  her  husband  Dennis,  a  daughter. 
Laila  Amelia,  on  May  3.  2007,  Lori  is  a 
serious  adverse  event  coordinator  with 
PPD  Inc.  in  Wilmington 

To  Marie  Harrod  Robinson  '00  and 

her  husband  .Adam,  a  son,  Brod\'  .Adam, 
on  Aug,  6.  2007 

To  Amy  Ballentine  Baum  '01  and 

her  husband  Nicholas,  a  daughier, 
Bonnie  Claire,  on  May  29,  2007,  Amy  is 
a  fourth  grade  teacher  with  Portsmouth 
Public  Schools  in  Virginia. 


Leary 


To  Thiane  Carter  Edwards  '01 

and  her  husband  Antwoine,  a  daughter, 
Elizabeth  Grace,  on  Feb,  5,  2007.  Thiane 
is  a  senior  contract  compliance  specialist 
with  Ken  Weeden  and  Associates, 

To  S.  Chad  '01 M  and  Tiffany 
Calhoun  Daniel  '01,  a  son,  Brendan 
Kasay,  on  Dec.  18.  2006.  Tiffany  is  a 
clinical  data  manager  with  PPD,  and 
Chad  is  the  owner  of  Breakforth!  They 
reside  in  Burgaw 

To  Daniel  P.  '01  and  Michelle  Smith 

McGarry  '01 ,  a  son.  Chase  Patrick, 

on  Feb.  26.  2007.  Daniel  is  an  assistant 
principal  with  the  Upper  Darby  School 
District  in  Pennsylvania,  and  Michelle  is 
a  realtor  with  Century  21  .Alliance. 

To  Chad  N.  '03  and  Jodi  Francis 

Leary'  02,  a  son.  EzekicI  Francis,  on 
May  29,  2007.  Chad  is  a  science  teacher 
and  athletic  coach  at  Manteo  High 
School.  Jodi  is  a  school  nurse  at  Manteo 
Elementar)-  School 

To  Maegan  R.  Rountree  '03,  a 

daughter,  E\an  Elyse,  on  .April  21, 
2007.  Maegan  teaches  fourth  grade  at 
Kimberley  Park  Elementary  School  in 
Winsion-Salem. 


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To  Lisa  Fogleman  Erisman'06 

and  her  husband  William,  a  daughter, 
Charlotte  Anne,  on  March  29.  2007. 
They  reside  in  OK'mpia,  Wash, 

To  James  R.  Hinkson  '06M  and  his 

wife  Amy,  a  son.  Jack  Allan,  on  March 
5,  2007,  James  is  employed  by  Bancorp- 

South 

To  Patrick  G.  Riley  '06  and  his  wife 

Heather,  a  son,  John  Northup.  on  May 
29,  2007.  Patrick  is  a  commercial  broker 
with  Maus,  Warwick,  Matthews  i&[  Co, 
in  Supph. 

To  Rosemary  Segasture  Saylor 

'06  and  her  husband  Da\id,  a  son.  Elijah 
Felix,  onJuK'  3.  2006,  Rosemar\"  is  a 
sales  rep  with  Chadsworih  Columns  in 
Wilmington 

FRIENDS 

Doretha  M.  Stone,  66,  died  on  July 
21,  2007,  Doretha  was  an  associate 
professor  of  nursing  at  UNCW.  Prior  to 
her  retirement,  she  served  as  senior  level 
coordinator  and  interim  associate  dean  in 
the  School  of  Nursing. 


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UNC  Wilmington  alumnus 

Jor-EI  Caraballo 

(top,  in  doorway)  is  touring  the 

country  with  a  rape  prevention 

group  called  "One  In  Four". 

Fellow  tour  members  are, 

left  to  right,  Dan  Mollison 

(University  of  Illinois  at 

Urbana-Champaign).  James 

Ambrose  and  JT  Newbenry 

(College  of  William  and  Mary). 


S    dj 


Caring  enough  to  change  lives 


According  lo  national  statistics,  one 
in  four  women  will  survix'e  a  rape  or 
attempted  rape  before  the  end  ol  her 
college  experience,  but  onl\'  around  30 
percent  report  the  incidents  to  police. 

Men  often  gloss  over  such  numbers, 
believing  they  are  of  no  value  to  their 
sex.  However,  Jor-El  Caraballo  07 
noted.  ■■,\lthough  most  people  view 
rape  as  a  women's  issue,  the  reality  is 
most  rapes  are  committed  by  men." 

Caraballo  is  empowering  colleges  and 
military  bases  across  the  country  to 
challenge  rape  myths,  support  sexual 
assault  survivors  and  promote  a  safe 
en\  ironmenl.  He  is  one  ol  lour  male 
peer  educators  on  the  One  in  Four 
( lin41  National  RV  Tour,  a  non-prohl 
program  featured  in  O!  Mciijidcliic  ami 
Cosmo  Girl,  that  aims  to  preveni  rape 
with  educational  programming  sup- 
ported by  sound  research. 

C  araballo  leanietl  about  Iin4  thiougli 
his  internship  w  illi  the  L'NCVV  Col- 
laboration lor  .Assault  Response  & 
Iklucalion  (C.ARI:).  a  program  "tledicat- 
ed  lo  mteiAening  on  a  broad  s|iecli  uiii 
ol  N'iolent  behaxiors,  including  sexu.il 
assault.  relalionshi|i  abuse,  stalking  ,nul 
harasMiiein  '  with  crisis  mler\eiilion, 
empalhetic  consultation,  etiucational 
programming  and  partnerships  w  ith 
community  organizations. 


"it  was  perfect  when  he  joined  us. 
because  at  the  time,  we  were  hiring 
Adam  Tate  to  start  the  men's  program, 
and  they  were  able  to  connect  on 
men's  issues, "  said  Rebecca  Caldwell, 
director  of  substance  abuse  prevention 
and  education,  CROSSROADS  and 
CARE  programs. 

Tate,  UNCW  coordinator  for  men's 
programs  and  a  former  member  of  the 
University  of  Virginia  lin4  student 
chapter,  said,  "1  learned  as  much  from 
lor-El  as  he  learned  from  me.  When  he 
helped  me  with  the  Men's  Leadership 
Summit  and  lake  Back  the  Night.  1 
disco\ered  he  was  a  great  presenter  and 
wonderlul  person  who  realK  thinks 
oulsitle  the  box." 

In  2007,  when  the  Iin4  tour  visited 
L  NCW,  "someone  commented  that 
Jor-El  stayed  through  both  presenta- 
tions and  seemed  capti\  ated, "  said 
Caldwell.  Im|iressed  b\  the  presenta- 
tions innovati\e  "men  educating  men  " 
approach.  Caraballo  immedialcK'  began 
lo  rese.uch  the  group, 

I  am  so  piiHitl  to  s,i\  I  ,un  .i  I  N(.  \\ 
graduate  w  hen  1  am  on  that  stage 
presenling.  II  it  weren't  lor  C,\RE,  1 
woukl  not  have  known  aboul  One  in 
I  cnir. "  he  said. 

.Although  C  araballos  stor\  is  unique, 
the  impact  CARE  has  on  its  peer  educa- 
tois  IS  nol  uncommon. 


CARE  and  CROSSROADS.  UNCW's 
substance  abuse  prevention  program, 
are  staffed  by  students  who  Caldw  ell. 
the  2007  UNCW  Staff  .Award  of 
Excellence  recipient,  called  "our 
best  ambassadors." 

They  spread  the  messages  constantly 
just  by  being  who  they  are  and  ulti- 
mately gather  skills  they  can  carrv' 
into  the  workforce,"  she  said. 

"A  lot  of  students  volunteer  here,  and 
their  eyes  are  opened  to  how  great  it 
IS  to  help  change  people's  lives  before 
they  have  a  consec|uence.  Erom  the 
beginning.  Jor-El  expressed  an  interest 
111  becoming  a  counselor,  but  he  did 
not  initially  think  about  a  career  path 
in  prevention." 

Caraballo  conhrmed,  "CARE  changed 
the  course  of  my  life.  Now  I  ha\  e  the 
honor  ol  changing  people's  lives. " 

"I  will  ne\er.  ever  lorget  the  hrsi  time 
I  spoke  with  a  female  survivor  alter  the 
program.  It  was  a  moment  when  ever\- 
thing  came  lull  circle,  ll  realb  solidified 
that  this  IS  w  here  I  am  meant  to  be," 
he  said. 

I  New  amis  to  establish  a  lin4stiKlent 
chapter  ol  m.ile  ia|ie  pie\ eiition  educa- 
tors b\  spring  2008. 

I  or  more  inlorinaiion.  \isii  www. 
uncw.edu/care  and  www.onein 
fourusa.org 


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THROUGH    THE     EYES    OF    FEMALE    VETERANS: 

Holmstedt  explores  combat  in  Iraq 


by  Joy  C.  Davis  '07 


On  Sept.  11,  2001,  author  Kirsten 
Holmstedt  '06M  watched  in  shock  as 
the  World  Trade  Center  Twin  Towers 
crumbled  to  the  ground  at  the  hands 
of  terrorists. 

In  the  months  that  followed,  the  United 
States  entered  into  a  war  in  which  more 
American  women  would  ser\'e  in  com- 
bat roles  than  ever  before  -  four  times 
the  number  in  Desert  Storm. 

Consumed  by  the  humanity  of  the  con- 
flict, Holmstedt  remained  glued  to  the 
media  and  combated  questions  about 
how  she  would  cope  if  she  were  one  of 
the  young  female  soldiers  on  CNN. 

'T  wanted  to  know  how  they  dealt  with 
combat,"  she  said.  'T  really  wanted  to 
put  myself  in  their  boots." 

This  desire  led  Holmstedt  down  a 
path  she  never  anticipated:  She 
became  the  public  voice  for  this  unique 
community  in  Band  of  Sisters:  American 
Women  at  War  in  Iraq,  a  nonfiction 
book  detailmg  the  experiences  of  11 
female  veterans. 

In  2002,  9/1 1  still  echoing  in  her  mind, 
Holmstedt  made  the  life-altering  deci- 
sion to  enter  the  UNCW  Master  of 
Fine  Arts  program. 

"When  I  started  Band  of  Sisters  as  my 
graduate  thesis,  1  didn't  have  the  experi- 
ence of  writing  a  book.  However,  I  was 
passionate  and  highly  motivated.  They 
(MFA  professors)  built  on  what  I  had, 
and  gave  me  the  tools  to  develop  as  a 
writer.  They  even  helped  me  find  my 
agent  and  publisher." 

Nationally  recognized  for  fostering  a 
rigorous,  supportive  environment  in 
which  writers  can  grow  as  artists  and 
individuals,  the  MFA  program  was 
recently  named  by  The  Atlantic  as 
one  of  the  five  top  innovative/unique 
programs  in  creative  writing. 


Additionally,  Band  of  Sisters  is  one  of  the 
more  than  20  published  UNCW  MFA 
student  books. 

In  Bcmd  oj  Sisters,  Holmstedt  describes 
the  impact  of  her  thesis  advisor.  Depart- 
ment of  Creative  Writing  chair  Philip 
Gerard,  as  "monumental,"  noting  "a 
dnect  Imk  between  his  confidence  in 
me  . . .  and  m\'  abilit}'  to  make  this  book 
a  reality." 

With  Gerard  as  her  mentor,  Holmstedt 
composed  a  work  unlike  previous 
ptibhcations  on  female  veterans.  Band 
of  Sisters  has  gained  national  attention 
because  it  does  not  debate  the  role  of 
women  in  combat  or  focus  on  sexual 
discrimination  in  the  militar)'.  Instead, 
it  examines  war  through  the  eyes  of 
female  individuals  with  universal  emo- 
tions, challenges  and  fears. 

"She  stood  up  to  some  extreme  criticism 
early  on  for  this  xdsion,"  said  Gerard. 
"Initially  these  women  did  not  want  to 
stand  out  and  rock  the  boat.  They  did 
not  want  to  impact  the  ver)'  tight  militar)' 
community  they  valued,  but  Kirsten 
believed  in  their  stories  and  bravely 
pursued  them." 

In  addition  to  her  full- 
time  job  as  a  staff 
writer  for  Coastal 
Carolina  Community 
College,  Holmstedt 
spent  thousands  of 
hours  traveling  cross- 
country to  interview 
female  veterans  and 
their  families.  The 
results  have  been 
phenomenal. 

Ten  days  after  the  first 
print,  Band  of  Sisters 
went  into  its  second 
print.  Hundreds 
of  people  have 


gathered  at  book  signings  to  learn 
more  about  women  like  Army  Spec. 
Rachelle  Spors,  one  of  many  women 
severely  wounded  by  improvised 
explosive  device  (lEDs);  Lt.  Col.  Polly 
Montgomery,  a  mother  and  the  first 
female  commander  of  a  U.S.  Air  Force 
combat  squadron;  and  Marine  Capt. 
Vernice  Armour,  the  first  female  African 
American  coinbat  pilot  in  the  histor)'  of 
the  Department  of  Defense. 

"Women  of  all  ages  e-inail  me  daily  to 
say.  Thank  you.'  Others  say,  'You  must 
be  so  proud  of  yourself.'  But  I  am  just 
so  proud  for  these  amazing  women  I 
admire,"  said  Holmstedt. 

Wendy  Brenner,  creative  writing  associate 
professor,  said,  "It's  exciting  we  are  able 
to  serve  the  community  through  her.  We 
have  so  many  military  students  and  com- 
munity members  in  our  area.  Serving  lo- 
cally is  a  big  part  of  UNCW's  mission  and 
that  is  exactly  what  this  book  has  done." 

Holmstedt  hopes  to  continue  ser\'ing  the 
community  by  developing  a  new  book  on 
women  and  the  military  from  a  different 
angle.  For  her,  "it  is  all  about  the  women, 
all  about  the  band  of  sisters." 


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More  information  about 

Holmstedt  and  her  book  is 
available  online  at 
www.bandof 
sistersbook.com. 


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Harold  Pinter's  The  Birthday  Party 

26  Cameron  School  Alumni  Mixer 


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Young  Alumnus  of  the  Year:  Bill  Mayew  '97,  '98M  (former  basketball  star) 

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On  the  cover: 

The  new  tasle  for  green  across  the 
UNCW  campus  includes  replacing 
incandescent  bulbs  with  florescent 
bulbs  and  emphasizing  recycling. 

This  photo  illustration  was 
created  by  Jamie  Moncnef 
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Shannon  Owens,  a  member  of  UNCW  Fellowship  of  Christian  University  Students,  was 
among  the  students  and  staff  who  volunteered  with  the  UNCW  Habitat  for  Humanity  Chapter 
to  build  the  Seahawk  Cottage  on  Prices  Lane  in  Wilmington.  It  was  dedicated  Feb.  17  and 
turned  over  to  Its  new  owner,  Lataya  Smith.  Chapter  president  Naomi  Kemper  said  the  project 
"brought  our  campus  together.  We  got  a  lot  of  volunteers  out  here."  Last  year,  UNCW  students 
volunteered  35,000  hours  with  local,  regional  and  national  organizations,  which  translates  Into 
more  than  $660,000  In  economic  value.  View  a  multimedia  presentation  of  the  construction  at 
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As  you  will  see  in  this  issue  of  L/NCW  Magazine,  we  have  much  to  celebrate,  many 
reasons  to  be  proud  Seahawks  and  much  to  look  forward  to  this  spring  and  beyond. 

Kiplinger's  2008  rankings  once  again  named  UNCW  as  one  of  the  top  four  "Best  Values" 
among  public  universities  in  North  Carolina.  Since  2003,  Kip/i?igci"S  has  rated  UNC 
Wilmington  in  the  top  five  for  the  state.  It  is  gratifying  to  know  that  various  independent 
reports  consistently  recognize  UNCW  as  among  the  nations  best  institutions  of 
higher  education. 

In  addition  to  celebrating  another  national  ranking,  we  recognized  some  of  our  best  and 
brightest  during  Homecoming.  Congratulations  to  Herbert  and  Sylvia  Fisher  for  being 
selected  as  Alumni  of  the  Year  and  to  William  J.  Mayew  for  being  picked  as  Young 
Alumnus  of  the  Year.  Ty  Rowell  received  the  Distinguished  Citizen  of  the  Year  Award. 
Look  inside  for  more  about  this  splendid  evening. 

With  nearly  25  percent  of  our  outstanding  campus  designated  to  remain  green,  we  are 
acutely  aware  of  the  need  for  responsible  stewardship.  Our  new  Sustainability  Committee 
will  be  looking  into  ways  to  implement  sustainable  practices  in  all  facets  of  campus  life. 
Visit  uncw.edu/sustainability  to  learn  more.  A  valuable  parallel  initiative  being  hosted  on 
campus  by  the  SGA  in  April  is  a  national  collegiate  sustainability  conference. 

Construction  and  renovation  continue  to  enhance  the  campus.  As  of  March,  the  renovated 
University  Union,  with  a  new  Hawk's  Nest,  and  a  renovated  Burney  Center,  with  additional 
ballroom  space,  opened.  A  covered  colonnade  links  these  key  elements  of  the  campus  center. 
Creative  writing  has  moved  into  newly  renovated  Kenan  Hall,  which  boasts  a  fantastic  new 
publishing  lab  and  an  editing  suite  and  black  box  film  set  for  film  studies.  The  CMS 
operations  center  is  underway,  and  baseball  finally  has  a  new  place  to  call  home  -  the  Fisher 
Field  House. 

On  a  sad  note,  the  university  mourns  the  passing  in  December  of  Frank  Capra  Jr.,  adjunct 
professor  of  film  studies,  CEO  of  HUE  Screen  Gems  and  UNCW  Alumni  Association  2007 
Citizen  of  the  Year.  Frank  was  a  good  friend  and  strong  supporter  of  UNCW.  He  wanted 
our  students  to  be  successful  and  to  become  part  of  a  strong,  thriving  film  industry  in 
North  Carolina.  He  will  be  greatly  missed. 

As  always,  I  encourage  your  calls,  letters  and  e-mails,  and  appreciate  your  continued 
support  for  this  great  university. 


All  the  best. 


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Rosemary  DePaolo 
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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Christine  Lussierwith  the  n.c.  state 

Medical  Assistance  Team  (left)  goes  through  a 
step-by-step  explanation  to  teach  Camp  BONES 

student  Mariah  Governor  and  nursmg 

student  Christy  Byrne  (far  right)  how  to  handle 
injured  victims  during  an  emergency  situation. 


Local  middle  and  high  school 
students  learn  trauma  care 

In  response  to  North  Carolina's  nursing  shorianc  and  diverse  heallli  care 
needs,  a  full-scale  disaster  drill  on  the  LINCW  campus  provided  local  minority 
middle  and  high  school  students  with  experience  few  practicing  nurses 
possess  -  trauma  assessment  and  treatment  in  a  mass  casualty  situation. 

Held  in  November,  the  Category  5  hurricane  drill  was  pari  of  Camp  BONES 
(Brigade  ol  Nurse  l:.\ploriiig  Seahawks),  a  nursing  and  health  academy 
aimed  al  academically  pre|iaring  students  for  college  and  the  nursing  and 
heallli  science  prolcssions. 

"We  are  giiH)ming  ihe  next  generation  of  nurses,"  saitl  liraiulv  Mcehling, 
lecturer  in  the  LINC"  Wilmington  School  of  Nursing. 

Volunteer  viclims  siillcring  Ironi  injiu  les  simulaKxl  by  '  nioulage"  makeup 
cnabletl  (  amp  BONl'S  siuilenls  Irom  Ine  soulheaslern  counlies  lo  triage  a 
vvkIc  \ariely  ol  uiiic|ue  physical  syin|itonis,  learn  how  lo  operate  a  decon- 
laminalion  unit  and  manage  the  stress  of  a  mass  casiiall\'  incident. 

A  stale  parliiership  luiwcin  ilie  IINCW  School  of  Nursing,  Soulh  basl  Area 
lleahb  I  ihicalion  Cenler,  New  llano\er  Regional  Medical  C  entei  ami  ibe 
Norlh  Carolina  Slalc  Medical  Assistance  leam  (SMAI  ),  the  ilrill  enlisted 
approxiinaicK   I  ISM  A I  numbers  aiul  more  than  50  nursing  sludenls  and 
I  4  l.iculU'  w  ho  guided  llie  (  .imp  lUINI  s  siudcnls  ihidugh  ihc  experience. 


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Beginning  this  spring, 
students  will  be  able 
to  earn  an  American 
Chemical  Society 
certified  bachelor 
of  science  degree  In 
chemistry  and  a  master 
of  science  degree  in 
chemistry  in  five  years. 


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Fir jkit  waythe  high  school  diploma,  then 
it  was  the  bachelor's  degree.  Today,  in  many 
fields,  it  takes  a  masters  degree  to  get  a 
good  job. 

Employers  require  it;  students  need  it.  It's  a 
reflection  of  the  move  toward  a  more  technical 
workforce  -  worldwide. 

"There  is  this  changing  expectation,"  said 
Robert  Roer,  dean  of  UNCW  Graduate  School. 

To  keep  pace  with  the  growing  marketplace 
demands,  UNCW  is  expanding  its  offerings. 
Five  new  graduate  programs  were  offered  in 
2007,  and  over  the  next  several  years,  eight 
more  will  be  in  place. 

Compared  to  similar  institutions  (based 
on  research  expenditures  of  $18  million) 
UNCWs  graduate  school  enrollment  is  half 
the  norm. 

"Many  institutions  that  conduct  the  level 
of  research  we  do  would  have  20  percent 
graduate  enrollment.  We're  approaching  10 
percent,"  Roer  said.  "We  certainly  have  the 
capacity  to  increase  enrollment  in  our  current 
programs,  but  growth  will  be  in  the  new 
master's  programs." 


NEW  2007 

Gerontology 

Criminology  and  public  sociology 

International  business  administration 

Nursing  -  post-master's  certificate 

Educational  leadership  and  administration* 

NEW  2008 
Spanish 

NEW  2009 

Environmental  studies 
Coastal  and  ocean  policy 
Psychology* 

PLANNED 

Film  studies 

Therapeutic  recreation 

International  affairs 

Clinical  research  and  regulatory  affairs 

*  doctoral  degree  programs 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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This  interactive,  iiands-on  exhibit 

at  the  Cape  Fear  Museum  of  History  and 
Science  is  designed  to  expose  visitors  to  a 
sampling  of  the  breadth  of  ocean  research 
that  takes  place  in  the  Cape  Fear  region. 


OCEAN  presents  seven  UNCW  Center  for  Marine  Science 
research  projects  in  the  fields  of  exploration  technology,  coastal 
erosion,  commercial  fishing  and  biotechnology.  The  exhibit's 
hundreds  of  photographs  and  objects  illustrate  the  scope  of 
work  marine  researchers  undertake,  from  slogging  through 
muddy  oyster  flats,  to  poring  over  data  on  a  computer,  to  living 
underwater  on  a  submerged  research  laboratory. 

UNCW  faculty  and  staff  involved  in  the  exhibit  include  Dan 
Baden,  director.  Center  for  Marine  Science:  Jennifer  Dorton, 
Coastal  Ocean  Research  and  Monitoring  Program  outreach 
education  coordinator;  Nancy  Grindlay,  professor,  geography 
and  geology;  Martin  Posey  biology  and  marine  biology 
department  chair  and  professor;  Tom  Potts,  associate  director, 
National  Undersea  Research  Center;  Melissa  Smith,  scientific 
illustrator;  Steve  Ross,  visiting  research  associate  professor; 
Wade  Watanabe,  research  professor;  Bill  Cleary,  geography  and 
geology  professor;  Teresa  Thorpe,  faculty;  Frederick  Scharf, 
biology  and  marine  biology  assistant  professor;  Troy  Alphin, 
biology  and  marine  biology  research  associate. 

The  exhibit  runs  through  Jan.  4,  2009.  UNCW  alumni,  faculty, 
staff  and  students  can  receive  $1  off  the  price  of  admission  or 
buy  one  adult  admission  and  get  one  free.  An  online  coupon  is 
available  at  www.uncw.edu/alumni/ocean_exhibit.jpg. 


UNCW  hosted  events  with 
numerous  weli-known 
celebrities  in  recent  months. 
In  October,  Pulitzer  Prize-win- 
ning writer  John  Updike 
fielded  questions  following  a 
lecture  and  reading  of  his 
poems  to  a  sold-out  audience 
in  Kenan  Auditorium  as  part 
of  the  Katherine  K.  Buckner 
Lecture  Series  sponsored  by  the 
Department  of  Creative  Writing. 
In  November,  a  tribute  was  held 
for  veteran  actor  Pat  HJngle 
(who  played  Commissioner 
Gordon  in  the  Batman  movie 
series)  recognizing  him  for  his 
on-going  support  of  the  UNCW 
Theatre  Department  and  the  Pat 
Hingle  Guest  Artist  Endowment 
Fund.  At  the  25th  annual  Martin 
Luther  King  Jr  celebration  in 
January,  actor  and  activist 

Danny  Glover  read  a 

selection  of  poetry  and  prose  in 
a  performance  billed  as  An  Eve- 
ning with  Langston  and  Martin. 


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Chancellor  honored 

for  community  impact 

The  Omicron  Alpha  Chapter  of  Omega  Psi  Phi  Fraternity  presented  its 
Citizen  of  the  Year  award  to  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  during  the 
fraternity's  National  Achievement  Week. 

The  award,  given  to  the  citizen  who  has  made  the  greatest  contribution 
to  and  impact  on  the  community  is  the  fraternity's  highest  honor. 
It  acknowledged  DePaolo's  commitment  to  inclusion  as  well  as  her 
continued  outreach  to  the  less  fortunate  and  those  who  are  often  over- 
looked within  the  Wilmington  community.  The  plaque  was  presented 
by  James  Jones. 

Others  who  were  recognized  included  former  UNCW  trustee  Linda 
Upperman  Smith,  Humanitarian  Award;  Lilhan  Barfield  "07,  Omega 
Youth  Award;  UNCW  undergraduate  students  Uri  Robinson,  Derek 
Waddell  and  Justin  Anderson,  Scholarship  Award;  and  development 
director  P.  Kevin  Williamson,  Uplift  Award. 

hi  2006  the  fraternity  endowed  a  525,000  scholarship  to  UNCW  for 
those  seeking  degrees  in  the  education  field  in  honor  of  Ernest  Swain, 
now  deceased. 

SPRING  2006  UNCW  Magazine 


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faculty 

and  staff 


UNCW  researchers  received  more 
than  $300,000  for  projects  having 
strong  economic  development  poten- 
tial that  could  proxade  real  solutions  to 
problems  facing  the  state  and  lead  to 
creation  of  new  jobs. 

The  grants,  part  of  the  $3.8  million 
awarded  by  UNC  General  Administration, 
coincided  with  the  completion  of  a 
series  of  forums  asking  people  across 
the  stale  what  they  believe  is  needed 
from  their  public  university  over  the 
next  20  years.  The  UNC  Tomorrow 
Commission  draft  recommendations 
included  strong  support  for  more  direct 
university  in\'olvemcnt  in  shaping  the 
states  economic  liuuiv. 

"These  grants  will  help  us,  in 
collaboration  with  local  and  state 
agencies  and  prnaie  businesses,  to  do 
the  kind  of  research  that  will  improve 
existing  products  and  processes  and 
create  new  innovations  thai  will  fuel 
our  future,"  said  Sieve  Leath,  LINC 
Nice  pivsitlenl  lor  ivsearch. 


Sonya  Pyott  took  fourth  place  in  the 
2007  Olympus  BioScapes  Digital 
Imaging  Competition  with  her  image 
(above)  of  tiny  vertebrate  cochlea  and 
hair  cells.  A  research  assistant  professor 
in  biology  and  marine  biology,  Pyott 
studies  how  sensory  hair  cells  in  the 
cochlea,  the  mammalian  heanng  organ, 
are  regulated  by  neurotransmiiter 
receptors  and  ion  channels.  These 
sensor)'  cells  proxide  a  unique  system 
to  relate  the  contributions  of  single 
molecules  to  the  physiolog)'  of  the  cell 
and  the  behaving  (hearing)  organism. 

Lawrence  Cahoon  and  Bongkeun 
Song,  biolog)'  and  marine  biologx',  and 
Christopher  Halkides,  chemistry 
and  biochemistr)-,  received  $116,507  to 
explore  new  approaches  for  using  hog 
waste  10  create  economically  viable, 
valued-added  products. 

Lynn  Leonard,  Center  for  \kirine 
Science,  received  $200,000  to  work  wiili 
a  multi-instiiuiional  team  to  develop  and 
deploy  an  emironmenlal  monitoring 
pkulorm  in  the  southern  r.imlico  Sound. 

Cathy  Barlow  was  elected  by  national 
ballot  president-elect  of  the  Teacher 
Education  Council  of  State  Colleges  ami 
Universities,  an  organization  committed 
10  providing  an  education  of  excellence 


for  the  youth  of  America.  It  accepts  the 
responsibility  of  helping  to  shape  the 
future  of  education  in  the  United  States 
b)'  the  way  its  member  institutions 
educate  teachers  and  other  education 
professionals.  TECSCU  member 
institutions  rely  upon  it  for  policy 
development,  direction  and  ser\ices  to 
improve  schooling  at  all  levels. 

Fermin  Recarte  is  the  new 

director  of  Centro  Hispano,  which 
promotes  opportunities  that  expand 
the  university's  cultural  understand- 
ing and  appreciation  of  the  Hispanic 
world.  Fluent  in  Spanish,  Portuguese 
and  Catalan,  Recarte  holds  two  masters 
degrees  -  one  in  Latin  American  litera- 
ture from  Purdue  University  and  another 
in  foreign  language  education  from 
Utah  Slate  University  He  expects  to 
complete  the  Doctor  of  Philosophy 
degree  in  Afro-Caribbean  literature  from 
Purdue  this  year. 

Research  professor  Michael  Mallin 

was  elected  a  fellow  of  the  American 
Association  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science,  the  worlds  largest  general 
scientific  society  and  publisher  of  the 
journal  Science.  The  director  of  the 
Aquatic  Ecolog)-  Laboratory'  at  the 
UNCW  Center  for  Marine  Science, 
Mallin  was  honored  for  "significant 
contributions  to  aquatic  ecology, 
particularl)-  tor  providing  important 
insights  into  how  estuarine  ecosystems 
will  be  altered  as  global  warming 
progresses." 

Rick  Olsen  '87,  communication 
studies  department  chair,  was  awarded 
the  Board  of  Tmstees  Teaching  Excellence 
.Award  at  the  fall  facult)-  meeting.  He 
was  also  one  of  three  recipients  of  the 
Distinguished  Teaching  Professorship 
.Award.  Frank  Ainsley.  geograph>-  and 
geolog\-,  and  John  Bennett,  health 
and  applied  human  sciences,  were  the 
others  honored.  Faculty  Scholarship 
.Awards  were  presented  to  Dale  Cohen. 
psychology;  Jeannne  Kemppainen. 
nursing;  and  Michael  Seidman, 
history  Kathleen  Benzaquin, 
le. idling  Fellows  Prognim  director,  and 
Diane  Melroy,  biology  and  marine 
biologv.  were  recognccd  as  Lecturers 
ol  the  Year  tir.iduaie  Mentor  Awards 
weni  10  Nora  Noel,  psycholog)-.  and 
William  McCarthy,  histor\. 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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Before  coming  to  UNCW,  I  nomas  bimpSOn  JIL.    J^    JiL.^^^%  JIL. 
spent  three  decades  helping  shape  the  nation's  monetary  policy  as  a  senior  staff  member  at 
the  Federal  Reserve.  And  for  the  past  four  years,  he  has  been  working  to  revive  and  sustain 
the  Central  Bank  of  Iraq.  In  2003,  he  was  instrumental  in  creating  more  than  $2  billion  in  new 
dinars,  the  Iraqi  currency.  He  describes  his  work  in  the  book,  Global  Financial  Warriors. 
Simpson  still  spends  about  20  percent  of  his  working  days  analyzing  Iraq's  economy,  holding 
conference  calls  with  other  experts  and  advising  its  Central  Bank.  At  UNCW,  he  is  an  Executive 
in  Residence  in  the  Cameron  School  of  Business  Department  of  Economics  and  Finance. 


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by  Joe  Browning 

Sparked  by  four  determined 
seniors  and  a  spunky  freshman, 
the  UNCW  men's  basketball  team 
returned  the  program  to  its  lofty 
status  with  the  school's  fifth 
20-win  season  in  2007-08. 

Seniors  T.J.  Carter,  Daniel  Fountain, 
Todd  Hendley  and  Vladimir  Kuljanin 
started  together  in  all  but  two  games 
this  past  season  and  were  joined 
by  newcomer  Chad  Tomko  as  the 
Seahawks  fashioned  a  20-13  overall 
record  and  tied  for  second  place  in  the 
Colonial  Athletic  Association  at  12-6. 

Carter  made  a  triumphant  return 
after  sitting  out  last  season  and  was 
named  a  finalist  for  the  V  Foundation 
Comeback  Award  following  a  bril- 
hant  senior  campaign.  The  guard  from 
Mechanicsville,  Md.,  led  the  team  in 
scoring  with  15.8  points  per  game  and 
ranked  among  the  CAAs  leaders  in 
several  statistical  categories  en  route  to 
First-Team  All-CA.\  honors.  Carter  led 
the  league  in  free  throw  accurac)-  by 
hitting  85.6  percent  of  his  free  throws 
and  set  a  school  record  with  37  consec- 
utive free  throws  late  in  the  season. 


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Fountain  was  the  CAAs  top  long  range 
shooter,  connecting  on  42.4  percent 
of  his  3-point  field  goal  attempts  and 
ranked  second  behind  Carter  in  scoring 
with  12.9  ppg. 

Kuljanin,  a  Second-Team  All-CAA  pick, 
led  the  CAA  in  field  goal  percentage  and 
ranked  second  in  rebounding.  He  aver- 
aged 12.8  ppg  and  9.9  rpg  and  recorded 
12  double-doubles  in  his  final  season 
with  the  Seahawks. 

Hendley,  meanwhile,  ranked  fourth  on 
the  team  in  scoring  with  12.5  ppg.  He 
was  named  recipient  of  the  prestigious 
Dean  Ehlers  Leadership  Award  at  the 
CAAs  post-season  banquet  for  his  all- 
around  leadership  ability  and  contribu- 
tions on  and  off  the  court. 

Tomko  stepped  in  and  performed 
valiantly  as  a  freshman,  averaging  8.6 
points  per  contest  and  coming  up  big  in 
key  games.  He  was  named  to  the  CAAs 
All-Rookie  Team  and  finished  third  in 
the  Rookie  of  the  Year  balloting. 

UNCW  continued  its  long  tradition 
of  placing  someone  on  the  league's 
All-Academic  unit  when  sophomore 
Danon  Jeralds,  a  business  manage- 
ment major,  collected  the  honor. 
The  Winston- Salem  native  is  the  19''' 
Seahawk  to  be  honored  since  the  award 
was  initiated  in  1995. 

Benny  Moss,  UNCW's  second-year 
coach,  orchestrated  one  of  the  best 
turnarounds  on  the  NCAA  Division  1 
level.  He  was  runner-up  in  the  voting 
for  CAA  Coach  of  the  Year  and  piloted 
the  Seahawks  to  a  sweep  of  eventual 
CAA  champion  George  Mason  and  road 
wins  at  GMU,  Old  Dominion  and  rival 
East  Carolina  for  the  first  time  since  the 
1997-98  season. 

The  Seahawks  made  appearances  in 
the  Chicago  Invitational  Challenge  and 
ESPNU  BracketBusters,  matching  the 
school  record  for  most  games  played  in 
a  season  with  33  contests. 

This  year's  club  set  seven  team  records 
and  nine  individual  marks  during  the 
course  of  the  season.  It  also  tied  four 
others,  capping  a  successful  campaign 
that  saw  the  Seahawks  perched  near  the 
top  of  the  CAA  standings  all  year  long. 


Kelly  Mehrtens,  director  of  athletics,  is  pictured  at  the  2008  CAA  men's  basketball  tournament  awards 
banquet  in  Richmond  with  senior  forward  Todd  Hendley,  who  received  the  Dean  Ehlers  Leadership 
Award;  T.J.  Carter,  who  was  named  First-Team  All-CAA  and  was  a  finalist  for  the  V  Foundation 
Comeback  Award;  Daniel  Fountain;  and  Vladimir  Kuljanin,  who  nabbed  Second-Team  honors. 
Darion  Jeralds,  pictured  on  page  6,  was  honored  on  the  All-Academic  team. 


UNCW  women's  basketball  head  coach  Ann  Hancock,  junior  forward  Sahsha  Taylor,  director  of  athletics 
Kelly  Mehrtens  and  freshman  forward  Brittany  Blackwell  pose  at  the  CAA  post-season  awards  banquet. 
Blackwell  was  the  CAA  Rookie  of  the  Year  and  received  Second-Team  and  All-Rookie  Team  accolades. 
Taylor  was  a  Third-Team  selection.  Senior  guard  Stephanie  Fernald,  not  pictured,  was  named  to  the 
All-Academic  Team. 


$  1  million  gift  funds  academic  center 

A  $  1  million  gift  from  Fred  Eshelman  will  support 
construction  of  a  new  academic  center  for  student-athletes. 

The  funds  will  help  the  athletics  department  initiate  plans 
for  the  building,  which  will  house  a  computer  lab,  academic 
and  study  spaces,  tutoring  area,  locker  rooms  and  offices. 

Eshelman  is  the  founder  of  PPD,  Inc.,  a  leading  global  contract 
research  organization  working  with  pharmaceutical,  biotechnology, 
medical  device,  academic  and  government  organizations. 

"With  a  dedicated  academic  center,  UNCW  will  be  well  positioned  for  contin- 
ued success  in  recruiting  and  graduating  true  student-athletes  who  are  deter- 
mined to  excel  in  every  aspect  of  their  collegiate  experience,"  Kelly  Mehrtens, 
director  of  athletics. 


Eshelman 


How  would  you  assess  your  first  few 
months  as  UNCW's  new  athletic  director? 


What  is  your  highest  priority  as 
athletic  director? 


_     The  first  seven  months  have  been  very 
good.  I've  experienced  many  great  things  in 
my  short  time  here  and  have  been  impressed 
with  the  passion  of  the  people  who  are 
associated  with  the  program,  whether 
they're  alums,  donors,  students  or  the 
Wilmington  community  at  large.  Everyone 
is  very  passionate  and  supportive  of  the 
program,  and  that's  what  mal<es  it  a  special 
place  for  me.  We  are  also  fortunate  to  have 
a  high  quality  group  of  student-athletes  who 
understand  and  appreciate  the  opportunities 
they  have  been  given.  They  truly  want  to 
excel,  both  academically  and  athletically. 


questions  for 

Kelly  Mehrtens 


In  addition  to  making  the  academic  center 
a  reality,  one  of  my  top  priorities  is  relationship 
building.  It's  ven/  important  for  me  to  get  out 
into  the  Wilmington  community  and  meet 
those  who  love  the  Seahawks.  I  want  to  build 
on  our  statewide  reputation  and  push  the 
Seahawk  brand  as  an  institution  to  attend 
if  you  want  to  achieve  both  academic  and 
athletic  success. 

What  are  your  plans  for  the  future  of 
the  program? 

The  proposed  student-athlete  academic 
center  is  very  important  for  our  future,  and  we 
are  very  appreciative  to  Dr.  Fred  Eshelman 
for  his  $1  million  contribution  toward  the 
facility.  The  center  will  help  us  enhance  the 
importance  of  academics  and  athletics  and 
showcase  what  being  a  Seahawk  is  truly 
about.  When  parents  come  to  visit,  they  will 
see  a  place  that  features  computers,  learn- 
ing areas  and  locker  rooms  for  their  sons  and 
daughters.  Additionally  it's  important  for  us 
to  look  at  all  of  our  sport  programs  and  find 
ways  that  we  can  help  our  coaches  be  more 
successful.  We  would  also  like  to  increase 
the  athletic  scholarship  endowment,  so  more 
programs  can  be  fully  funded. 

Who  have  been  the  role  models  in 
your  life? 

My  mother,  Zella  Landry,  and  my 
godmother,  Henrietta  Swilley.  My  mom  was 
always  there,  supporting  me  in  everything  I 
did.  She  always  told  me  I  could  be  whatever 
I  wanted  as  long  as  I  worked  hard.  She 
challenged  me  to  give  my  all  in  everything 
I  did  and  I  would  find  success.  She  has 
always  said  life  is  about  choices:  you 
choose  your  state  of  mind,  you  choose 
to  be  happy,  you  choose  to  have  a 
positive  attitude.  My  godmother  was 
the  first  African-American  elected  to 
the  school  board  in  Panama  City. 
Fla.  I  learned  a  lot  by  watching  and 
seeing  everything  she  went  through 
to  get  to  that  point  in  her  career  She 
handled  adversity  with  such  grace 
and  dignity. 

Who  have  helped  to  shape 
your  career  as  an  athletic 
administrator? 

a..  I've  been  extremely  fortunate  to 

work  with  some  great  athletic  directors 
over  the  years  and  four  in  particular: 


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Jeanne  Rowlands  of  Northeastern,  Dave 
Maggard  of  Miami,  Ron  Gunttier  of  Illinois 
and  Lew  Perkins  of  Kansas.  I've  taken 
a  little  bit  from  each  of  them  as  I've 
developed  my  own  style.  There  have  been 
times  where  I've  sat  in  meetings  and  used 
their  insight  or  knowledge  to  address  a 
situation  or  problem. 

^.:,    What  is  the  athletic  department's 
most  critical  need? 

;     Resources.  Resources  take  many 
shapes.  They  can  be  financial  resources, 
human  resources  or  physical  resources. 

Do  you  have  any  plans  to  add  or 
drop  any  sport  programs  in  the  future? 

We  don't  have  any  plans  right  now  to 
drop  or  add  any  sports.  We  want  to  take 
a  look  at  all  19  intercollegiate  sports  that 
we  have  and  see  what  we  can  do  to  help 
our  coaches  and  student-athletes  be  more 
successful. 

What  is  the  athletic  department's 
best  kept  secret? 

::■: .  I  think  it's  what  our  student-athletes 
are  involved  in  away  from  their  respective 
sports.  For  instance,  we  had  two  women's 
soccer  players  spend  time  in  Africa  last 
summer  working  with  children  who  have 
AIDS.  We  had  one  of  our  men's  basketball 
players  spend  time  in  South  America  and 
Taiwan  working  with  Athletes  In  Action. 
We've  had  several  teams  help  with  the 
Woodlot  Project,  chopping  wood  for  those 
who  need  firewood  during  the  winter 
months.  There  are  often  stories  that  folks 
outside  the  department  don't  always  see. 

Q.  How  would  you  describe  the  staff 
and  coaches  in  the  department? 

I,:    We  have  a  dedicated  staff  that  works 
long  and  hard.  They  work  to  enhance  the 
experience  of  our  student-athletes,  and 
many  are  longtime  employees  who  have 
a  great  deal  of  pride  and  passion  for  what 
they  do.  Many  times,  they  go  overlooked, 
but  I  appreciate  them  and  the  work  they 
do.  We  also  have  great  coaches  who  really 
need  the  tools  to  succeed.  Part  of  my 
job  is  to  give  them  the  necessary  tools  to 
accomplish  that. 

Q.  What  do  you  do  to  relax? 

a.  I  enjoy  reading,  especially  motiva- 
tional books.  I  also  like  to  work  out  and 
keep  in  shape. 


Left  to  right:  Calvin  Lane,  Sandy  Dew,  Christy  Timbers  Rife,  Michael  McDuffie 

Four  inducted  to  Athletics  Hall  of  Fame 

Baseball  sparkplug  Sandy  Dew  '69,  coaching  veteran  Calvin  Lane, 
men's  track  and  field  leaper  Michael  McDuffie  '88  and  women's  soccer 
scoring  phenom  Christy  Timbers  Rife  '00  were  inducted  into  the 
UNCW  Athletic  Hall  of  Fame  in  Februar)-. 

Dew  played  centerfield  for  the  Seahawks  from  1966-69  and  batted  over 
.300  three  times.  He  led  the  team  in  stolen  bases  and  runs  scored  every 
season  and  was  named  the  team's  MVP  when  the  Seahawks  won  the  NAIA 
District  26  championship  in  1967.  A  two-time  All-District  26  selection, 
he  was  an  NAIA  Honorable  Mention  All-America  and  signed  with  the 
Cleveland  Indians  following  graduation.  Dew  wound  up  his  career  with 
137  hits,  96  runs  scored  and  30  stolen  bases.  He  is  tied  for  second  all- 
time  with  10  triples.  Dew  joins  his  lather,  Eugene,  as  the  only  father-son 
inductees  in  the  membership.  The  elder  Dew  was  a  member  of  the 
1999  class. 

Lane  headed  up  UNCWs  successful  men's  soccer  program  from  1971-85 
and  the  emerging  men's  golf  team  from  1987-99.  In  15  years  at  the  helm, 
he  coached  the  soccer  team  to  a  129-94-19  record,  including  10  winning 
seasons.  In  1980,  the  Seahawks  went  14-2  and  collected  the  program's 
first  national  ranking.  Lane  stepped  down  from  the  men's  soccer  position 
for  a  brief  retirement  before  being  lured  back  on  campus  to  take  over 
the  men's  golf  program  in  1987.  In  13  seasons  with  the  Seahawk  golfers, 
Lane's  teams  captured  nine  tournament  championships  and  five  runner-up 
finishes  in  the  CAA. 

McDuffie  established  long  jump  and  triple  jump  records  during  his  four- 
year  stint  with  the  Seahawks.  He  still  holds  the  indoor  (51-3%)  and 
outdoor  (52-V2)  triple  jump  records.  He  won  the  CAA  championship  in 
triple  jump  in  1996,  1997  and  1998.  In  1997,  he  became  UNCWs  first 
participant  in  the  NCAA  Outdoor  Track  cSr  Field  Championships,  just 
missing  All-American  honors.  He  was  runner-up  in  the  triple  jump  at  the 
1995  Penn  Relays  and  captured  the  title  in  1997.  One  year  later,  he  posted 
a  provisional  qualifying  mark  for  the  NCAA  Championships.  When  it  was 
all  over,  McDuffie  collected  seven  All-East  designations. 

Rife  set  the  standard  for  student-athletes  in  the  women's  soccer  program. 
She  started  every  game  during  her  four-year  career  and  still  holds  the 
school  record  for  most  games  played  with  81  career  appearances.  A 
two-time  Team  MVP,  Rife  found  the  net  53  times  for  the  Seahawks  and 
scored  a  career-best  19  goals  during  her  junior  campaign.  She  still  owns 
nine  club  records,  and  in  1998  and  1999  was  named  to  the  NSCAA/ 
addidas  All-Southeast  Team  and  was  honored  by  Soccer  Buzz  magazine. 
A  four-time  CAA  Scholar-Athlete,  Rife  was  a  regular  on  the  Dean's  List 
and  was  named  to  the  NSCAA's  Scholar-Athlete  squad  in  1998  and  1999. 
In  her  senior  year,  she  won  the  Chancellor's  Cup  Award  for  Academic 
Excellence  with  a  cumulative  GPA  of  3.651. 


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management  plan,  with  a  special  focus  on  140  acres  of 
longleaf  pine  forest.  Trustee  Wendy  Murphy  '93  and  her 
husband  Dell  donated  the  use  of  a  helicopter  for  aerial 
photography  of  campus. 


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THE   LATEST  SCOOP  ON   SUSTAI  N  ABI  LITY   EFFORTS 


Perhaps  it's  because  of  the  ever  escalating  price  of  a  gallon  of 
gasoline.  Maybe  it's  the  result  of  the  information  revolution  - 
with  news  media,  the  cinema  and  Internet  vividly  demonstrating 
that  individual  consumers  are  global  citizens  whose  actions  have 
far-reaching  effects  on  our  planet  and  its  inhabitants.  It  could  be 
the  culmination  of  decades  of  effort  by  groups  and  individuals  to 
raise  awareness  and  change  behavior.  To  whatever  the  change 

may  be  attributed,  there  is  definitely  a  renewed 

emphasis  on  green  on  campus. 


by  Brenda  Riegel 

"Sustainability  isn't  new,"  said  Stan 
Harts,  UNCW  director  of  environmental 
health  and  safety  and  co-chair  of  the 
university's  sustainability  committee. 
"But  we've  now  reached  the  tipping 
point  -  at  UNCW,  nationally  and 
internationally." 

"The  Tipping  Point  is  the  moment  of 
critical  mass,  the  threshold,  the  boiling 
point,"  writes  Malcolm  Gladwell  in 
his  book  of  the  same  name.  Gladwell 
contends  that  little  changes  can  have 
big  -  even  radical  -  effects,  resulting 
in  contagious  behavior  that  suddenly 
spreads  like  an  epidemic. 

Sustainability  is  gaining  momentum, 
and  it  isn't  just  about  the  environment. 
Harts  emphasizes  that  the  sustainabihty 
movement  at  UNCW  and  around  the 
world  encompasses  environmental, 
economic  and  ethical  issues. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  agrees. 
"Sustainability  is  not  a  new  concept 
at  UNCW.  For  years,  we  have  worked 
diligently  to  reduce  energy  and  water 
consumption,  with  energy  conservation 
as  our  primary  focus.  Now  we  must 
implement  sustainable  practices  in  all 
facets  of  campus  life." 


To  encourage  implementation  of 
sustainable  practices,  Chancellor 
DePaolo  established  the  UNCW 
Sustainability  Committee,  which  is 
co-chaired  by  Harts  and  Diane  Reed, 
assistant  director  of  the  Career  Center. 

Since  its  formation  in  fall  2007,  the 
committee  has  chronicled  recent 
sustainability  efforts  and  prioritized 
ongoing  initiatives.  The  members 
now  are  working  to  facilitate  full 
implementation  of  identified  initiatives. 

One  of  the  outcomes  of  the  committee's 
early  work  was  the  realization  that, 
although  many  sustainable  practices 
already  exist  on  campus,  these 
practices  are  not  universally  known. 
One  of  the  ways  the  committee  is 
working  to  Increase  awareness  is  a  Web 
si te ,  www. uncw. edu/sustainability/. 

"We  want  to  educate  the  UNCW 
community  first,  and  then  we  hope  to 
branch  out  to  the  broader  community," 
said  Reed. 

Members  also  are  working  to  educate 
incoming  freshmen  at  orientation  and 
through  peer  educator  groups.  As  the 
peer  educator  efforts  progress,  UNCW 
students  hope  to  take  their  message  to 


New  Hanover  County  Schools  students, 
according  to  Reed.  "We  have  so  many 
passionate  students.  They're  taking  the 
lead  on  many  initiatives,"  she  said. 

The  Sustainability  Committee, 
comprised  of  students,  faculty  and  staff, 
also  includes  several  subcommittees 
targeting  areas  such  as  waste  reduction 
and  recycling,  academics  and  culture 
and  green  buildings  and  energy. 
The  committee  is  actively  seeking 
participation  from  the  campus  at  large 
in  the  subcommittees.  Reed  said  the 
committee  also  would  welcome  input 
from  alumni  because  the  committee 
recognizes  not  only  the  devotion  alumni 
have  for  UNCW,  but  also  that  alumni 
may  have  expertise  and  ideas  that  could 
benefit  the  university.  Alumni  who 
wish  to  offer  input  may  contact  Reed  at 
reedd@uncw.edu. 

In  February,  Chancellor  DePaolo 
established  a  new  subcommittee  to 
conduct  an  inventory  of  UNCW's 
natural  resources  and  recommend 
highest  and  best  use  guidelines  for 
specific  natural  communities  on 
university-owned  properties.  This 
includes  the  140-acre  tract  of  longleaf 
pines  on  the  main  campus. 

Along  with  university  practices 
and  initiatives,  the  Sustainability 
Committee  also  encourages  personal 
responsibility.  The  Web  site  offers  tips 
for  living  a  more  sustainable  life.  A 
recent  one  suggests  having  all  items 
you  order  by  phone  or  online  held 
and  shipped  together,  rather  than  as 
soon  as  available.  This  small  change 
can  decrease  the  amount  of  energy 
consumed  and  emissions  released 
during  shipping  and  delivery. 

"It  takes  individuals  at  home  and  in  the 
workplace  making  daily  decisions  to  be 
sustainable  in  their  choices  and  actions. 
Choosing  to  order  recycled  paper  for 
copiers  and  printers  even  if  it  costs  a 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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student  Shannon 

Bourne  used 

eco-friendly 

solvents  to  clean 

the  copper  plate 

shown  here. 


bit  more,  turning  off  computers  when 
not  in  use  and  lights  in  unoccupied 
rooms,  making  two-sided  copies,  taking 
shorter  showers  and  recycUng  whenever 
possible.  All  these  actions  add  up," 
said  Harts. 

Don  Furst,  chair  of  the  art  and  art 
histor)'  department,  made  the  decision 
to  use  more  environmentally-friendly 
cleaners  in  the  printmaking  lab.  "When 
we  clean  inks  or  coatings  from  our 
copper  plates,  we  use  products  like 
cooking  oil,  a  soy-  and  com  oil-based 
solvent.  Simple  Green  and  Joy  dish 
detergent.  Safer  materials  have  largely 
replaced  more  toxic  solvents  we  used 
previously,  such  as  paint  thinner, 
turpentine  or  lacquer  thinner,"  he  said. 

While  ibe  university  was  closed  for 
winter  break,  heating  and  cooling  \\  as 
limited  in  a  number  of  buildings  on 
campus  to  lower  energy  costs.  "While 
this  created  an  inconvenience  for 
some  who  planned  to  work  during  the 
holidays,  it  proved  to  be  beneficial  for 
the  campus.  Energy  savings  of  more 
than  S 1 5,400  were  realized  during  this 
short  period,"  said  Tom  Freshwater, 
physical  plant  director. 

"Green  is  gold"  was  the  theme  of 
Business  Week  2008.  The  annual 
Cameron  School  of  Business  event 
highlighted  the  way  green  practices  are 
evolving  into  new  lines  of  business  in 
today's  econoni}-. 

iPrint  is  a  campus-wide  24-hour  access 
printing  program.  Students  receive  a  set 
amount  of  free  prims  each  semester  and 
can  print  at  31  locations  across  campus. 
After  the  free  prints  are  used,  students 
pay  for  each  print  made.  In  its  first 
year,  iPrinl  reduced  waslclul  printing 
by  nearly  2,000,000  pages,  saving  an 
estimated  200  trees. 

Taken  singly  these  choices  iiui\  seem 
small.  However,  the  cumulaii\e  effect 
of  liundreds  or  even  millions  ol  peojile 
making  ihese  changes  can  tip  ihe  scales 
toward  a  nunc  susiain.ible  luunc  lot 
ever)'onc.     ,^^: 


SGA  hosts  sustamability 
conference 

The  Student  Government  Association 
hosted  the  inaugural  Carolina 
Collegiate  Conference  on  Sustainability 
April  5.  The  conference  focused 
on  ways  for  students  to  help  their 
campuses  and  communities  become 
more  sustainable.  "The  goal  of  the 
breakout  sessions,"  said  Megan  Jelley, 
sustainability  conference  chair,  "was 
to  educate  students  about  all  the 
dimensions  of  sustainability.  With 
three  track  sessions  covering  each  of 
the  three  Es  (environment,  equity  and 
economy),  students  developed  a  better 
understanding  of  ways  to  implement 
sustainable  practices  in  their  own  lives." 

The  conference  featured  Debra  Rowe. 
president  of  the  U.S.  Partnership 
for  Education  for  Sustainable 
Development,  as  the  keynote  speaker. 
Rowe  has  worked  with  university 
leaders  for  20  years  to  integrate  the 
idea  of  sustainability  into  all  levels  of 
formal  education. 

Growing  green:  building 
new  residence  lialls  and  a 
parking  deck 

"The  growth  of  our  uni\ersil\  w  ill 
impact  our  campus,  but  grow  th 
aitd  sustainability  are  not  mutually 
exclusive." 

-  Chancellor  Roscmaix  DcPaolo 
Feb.  26.  2008 

Research  shows  that  students  who 
live  on  campus  have  higher  grade 
point  averages,  are  more  involved  in 
campus  life,  feel  a  stronger  connection 
lo  ihc  universU)'  and  are  more  likely 
10  remain  enrolled  unlil  their  degrees 
are  completed.  L'NCW  aims  lo 
piinide  on-campus  housing  for  about 
40  percent  of  llie  studcm  body.  To 
nieel  that  goal,  ihe  ihird  phase  of  the 


universitv's  privatized  housing  project 
will  begin  construction  in  May. 

Phase  III  will  include  four  three-storv' 
buildings  housing  662  students  as 
well  as  a  four-level  parking  garage. 
While  clearing  approximately  13  acres 
of  pines  is  necessan,-  to  complete  the 
project.  Phase  III  will  incorporate  three 
major  innovations  that  will  result  in 
signihcantly  less  en\ironmenial  impact. 

The  storm  water  retention  system  will 
be  in  storage  tanks  under  the  lawns 
between  the  buildings  rather  than  in  a 
large  detention  pond  that  would  require 
the  clearing  of  additional  acreage.  This 
underground  filtration  system  also  will 
improve  the  quality  and  quantity  of 
storm  water  runoff. 

Parking  for  residents  of  these  buildings, 
as  well  as  for  faculty,  staff  and  visitors, 
will  be  in  a  four-level  garage  rather  than 
in  surface  parking  lots.  The  garage  will 
result  in  75  percent  less  imper\'ious 
paving  space,  which  reduces  storm 
water  runoK  and  land  usage. 

The  buildings  and  garage  are  being 
designed  with  green  building 
features  and  will  be  registered  with 
the  U.S.  Green  Building  Council 
lor  the  Leadership  in  Energv  and 
Environmental  Design  (LEED1 
certification.  The  LEED  rating  svsiem 
is  the  nationally  accepted  standard  for 
design,  construction  and  operation  of 
green  buildings.  .According  the  council's 
Web  site.  "LEED  promotes  a  w  hole- 
building  approach  to  sustainability  by 
recognizing  performance  in  li\  e  kev 
areas  of  human  and  enviromnenial 
health:  sustainable  site  development, 
water  savings,  energ\  ellicienex. 
materials  selection  and  indoor 
cinironmcnial  qnalilx  ' 

LIT  n  ccnilicalion  oilers  ihird- 
]iariv  verification  of  a  building's 
susiainabiliu  features. 


Exterior  light  fixtures 
with  energy  efficient 
fluorescent  bulbs 
were  added  as  part 
of  the  Bumey  Center 
renovations. 


Phase  III  includes  these  features: 

'    Approximately  100  covered  bicycle 
parking  spaces  will  promote  alternative 
transportation. 

'    Five  percent  of  parking  spaces  will  be 
set  aside  for  low-emitting  and  fuel- 
efficient  vehicles. 

'.    Low-flow  plumbing  fixtures  and  high- 
efficiency  washing  machines  will  reduce 
water  usage  by  30  percent. 

•  A  high-efficiency  lawn  irrigation  system 
will  reduce  water  usage  by  50  percent. 

''    The  energy-efficient  heating  and  air 
system  will  use  refrigerants  fonnulatcd 
to  minimize  ozone  depletion. 

(  Energy-efficient  light  fixtures  with 
automatic  controls  and  utilization  of 
day  lighting  in  75  percent  of  spaces  to 
reduce  demands  on  artificial  lighting 
will  reduce  energy  consumption. 

•  Recycled  content  and  locally 
manufactured  materials  will  make  up  at 
least  20  percent  of  the  material  used  in 
the  construction  of  the  building. 

•  More  than  50  percent  of  construction 
waste  will  be  recycled  in  lieu  of  being 
deposited  in  landfills. 

Flavor  of  the  day: 
sustainable  initiatives 

Did  you  know  it  takes  an  average  of 
3.5  gallons  of  water  and  1.5  kilowatts 
of  energy  to  wash  each  tray  used  in 
Wagoner  Dining  Hall? 

Because  of  the  drought,  Campus  Dining 
began  a  "Go  Trayless"  campaign. 
Students  have  responded  so  positively, 
according  to  marketing  coordinator 
Melissa  Apperson,  "that  we  have 
eliminated  all  trays  in  Wagoner  Dining 
Hall  and  the  Hawks  Nest.  That's  a 
substantial  reduction  in  the  impact  on 
our  regions  resources." 


Campus  Dining  is  also  working  to 
reduce  in  other  ways.  Bio-pak  take- 
out containers  were  implemented 
at  Wagoner  Dining  Hall  in  fall 
2007,  replacing  the  previous  plastic 
and  Styrofoam  containers.  Bio-pak 
containers  are  ^6  percent  paper,  a 
renewable  natural  resource  that  can 
be  composted  and  recycled.  The 
raw  materials  used  to  produce  the 
contamers  are  managed  closely;  for 
each  tree  used,  another  is  planted. 

"We  recognize  the  need  for  social 
and  environmental  responsibility 
toward  farm  workers,  our  customers 
and  our  communities.  That's  why  we 
implemented  the  Fair  Trade  coffee 
program  on  campus,"  said  Apperson. 
Fair  Trade  practices  aim  to  provide 
fair  prices  for  products  and  promote 
improved  social  and  environmental 
sustainability  in  developing  countries. 
Fair  Trade  coffee  is  sold  at  Fair  Trade 
Market,  Java  City  at  Randall  Librar)' 
and  seasonally  at  Einstein  Bros.  Bagels. 
Additionally,  at  the  request  of  student 
and  community  activists,  the  coffee 
at  Fair  Trade  Market  is  roasted  and 
then  sold  to  the  university  by  a  local 
business.  Folks  Cafe. 

And  have  you  ever  wondered  what 
happens  to  the  leftovers?  Every  week. 
Campus  Dining  donates  unused  food  to 
the  Good  Shepherd  Center.  The  center 
ser\'es  more  than  100,000  meals  to 
hungr)'  men,  women  and  children  in 
Wilmington  each  year. 

Recycling  makes  tons 
of  progress 

Although  UNCWs  recycling  staff  is 
small,  one  part-time  and  two  full-time 
employees,  the  amount  of  materials  it 
handles  each  year  is  staggering. 

In  2006-07,  the  university  Increased 
the  amount  of  material  recycled  from 
233  tons  to  599  tons,  an  increase  of 
260  percent,  while  the  amount  of  solid 


waste  removed  from  campus  to  landfills 
decreased  from  12,462  tons  to  7,723 
tons,  a  reduction  of  62  percent. 

Ten  tons  of  cardboard  is  recycled 
every  week;  seven  tons  ol  glass,  plastic 
bottles,  paper  and  aluminum,  tin  and 
steel  cans  each  month. 

Extra  efforts  are  made  during  Move-In 
when  students  are  unpacking  boxes 
plus  new  items  like  computers.  Plans 
call  for  a  move-out  campaign  as  well. 

"We  have  had  nothing  but  positive 
responses  from  students,  faculty  and 
staff  and  can  barely  keep  up  with  the 
materials  this  campus  is  recycling,"  said 
Kathleen  Miller,  recycling  crew  leader. 

Student  Affairs  raises 
sustainability  awareness 

The  "Galloway  Goes  Green"  campaign, 
educated  students  on  how  individual 
lifestyles  and  choices  aflect  the 
environment.  An  upcoming  light  bulb 
exchange  will  allow  residents  to  trade 
a  traditional  bulb  for  a  more  efficient 
compact  fluorescent  one. 

The  "Tunnel  of  Awareness"  is  an 
annual  initiative  sponsored  by  student 
affairs  that  addresses  the  third  E  of 
sustainability:  equity.  During  the  event, 
small  groups  of  students  move  through 
a  tunnel  that  consists  of  several  rooms. 
In  each  room,  students  encounter  skits, 
videos  and  other  educational  materials 
about  issues  ranging  from  domestic 
violence  to  discrimination,  body  image 
and  poverty.  After  students  make 
their  way  through  the  tunnel,  student 
affairs  and  counseling  center  staff 
members  lead  discussions  about  what 
the  students  have  just  experienced. 
According  to  Nic  Troutman,  assistant 
director  of  residence  life,  some  students 
become  very  emotional.  He  said,  "This 
is  a  powerful  way  to  demonstrate  to 
students  things  that  may  be  affecting 
their  classmates  on  a  daily  basis." 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


15 


tof( 


orm 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


a  rnjf e  pertect  union . 


The  University  Union,  affectionately  known  among  alumni  and 
students  as  UNCW's  "living  room,"  underwent  an  extreme 
makeover  and  reopened,  along  with  the  renovated  Burney  Center, 
on  March  27.  At  that  time.  Herb  Fisher  '53  gave  UNCW  $1  million 
to  support  the  union's  programs.  The  gift  honors  his  family, 
and  the  building  is  now  the  Fisher  University  Union.     ■ 


What's  new  at  the  U? 

I    A  new  name  and  an  endowment  to 
support  programs  for  students. 

i     The  Town  Hall  -  the  brick  courtyard 
has  been  enclosed  into  a  soaring 
space  defined  by  classic  archways 
and  enormous,  teal  columns. 

a     A  better  nest  -  the  Hawk's  Nest 
features  a  smorgasbord  of  choices 
from  wood-fired  pizzas,  Asian  and 
Mexican  cuisine,  national  brands 
like  Chic-fil-A  and  Quiznos,  and 
the  Varsity  Grill,  a  retro  section 
inspired  by  alumnus  Herb  Fisher's 
original  "Varsity,  a  soda  shop  and 
grill  that  ser\'ed  as  the  unofficial 
student  center  for  many  years. 

i  A  student  media  suite  outfitted  with 
high-tech  equipment  for  publication 
design  and  video  production. 

i!  The  Ann  Flack  Boseman  Gallery, 
named  for  a  legendary  supporter  of 
UNCW  by  donors  Mark  Griffis  and 
Dave  Robertson,  provides  space  for 
showcasing  outstanding  artwork  by 
students  and  others. 

fi     More  copiers  and  storage  area  at 
Ditto's,  the  campus  copy  center, 
and  space  specifically  designed  for 
the  campus  post  office  -  centrally 
located  off  the  Town  Hall. 

i    A  convenience  store,  an  ice  cream 
shop,  a  technology  center  and  a 
travel  center  make  the  new  Union 
a  multi-service  stop  for  students. 

Connections:  The  colonnades 

The  UNCW  Parents  Council 
provided  funding  for  the  colonnade 
that  connects  Burney  and  the 
Fisher  Center. 


Burney  Center:  Better  than  ever! 

The  Burney  Center,  former  home 
to  the  UNCW  Bookstore,  is  now  a 
wide-open  ballroom  that  converts 
into  three  large  meeting  areas. 
Student  sculpture  decorates 
the  lobby,  and  the  ballroom,  at  full 
capacity,  can  seat  1,000,  compared 
to  600  at  the  Warwick  Center. 


Sustaining  the  future 

The  Union  and  Burney  contam  a 
variety  of  measures  to  conserve 
energy  and  natural  resources, 
including  specialized  lighting  and 
hot  water  heaters  that  operate  on 
demand  only.  For  more  informa- 
tion about  sustainability  efforts  at 
UNCW,  see  the  article  on  page  12. 


The  Varsity  Grill,  a  replica  of  the  original  eating  establishment  operated  by  Herb  Fisher,  is  one  of 
several  dining  choices  available  in  the  renovated  Hawk's  Nest  in  the  Fisher  University  Union. 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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ABOVE:  Marine  Gunnery  Sergeant  Scott  Moore  waits  for 
the  tolling  of  the  clock  tower  with  members  of  the  UNCW 
Student  Veteran's  Organization  as  students,  faculty,  staff 
and  community  members  gathered  on  the  UNCW  campus 
for  a  Veteran's  Day  celebration  and  remembrance. 

ABOVE  RIGHT:  Sophomore  Danielle  Cray  and  her  mother 
Carol  are  greeted  by  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  after 
she  received  the  first  military  dependents  scholarehip 
during  the  veteran's  reception  hosted  by  faculty  and  staff 
as  part  of  UNCWelcome  2007 

RIGHT:  Shelly  HernanOez,  enroiimeni  services  coordinator 
at  MCB  Camp  Lejeune  and  MCAS  New  River,  works  with 
Lance  Corporals  Joseph  Donato  (center)  and  Kelvin  Espinal 

(right)  at  UNCW's  New  River  extension  office. 


Celebrating  our 


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The  alarm  ringing  in  his  ears.  Gunner)' 
Sgt.  Scott  Vanderwerf  stumbles  out  of 
bed  before  dawn.  Grabbing  his  breakfast, 
he  kisses  his  wife  as  she  dresses  their  four 
children  before  he  races  out  the  door  for 
Camp  Lejeune. 

Following  a  full  work  day,  he  battles  rush 
hour  traffic  to  see  his  family  before  his 
one-and-a-half  hour  commute  to  the  UNCW 
main  campus.  After  three  hours  of  class,  he 
arrives  home,  exhausted,  to  find  his  children 
asleep  and  prepares  for  another  hectic  day. 

This  UNCW  hero  has  been  pursuing  an 
elementar)'  education  degree  for  more  than 
a  decade. 

Like  most  militar);  Vanderwerf  notes  this 
t)^e  of  juggling  routine  "has  just  become 
a  natural  part  of  hfe."  Service  members 
and  dependants  often  experience  numer- 
ous transfers  and  deployments  during  their 
careers,  making  a  college  degree  seem  like 
an  unattainable  dream. 

Retired  Navy  chief  petty  officer  and  mother 
of  two  Tamie  Bryan  '08M  noted,  "There 
were  certain  times  in  my  career  when  1  just 
could  not  go  to  school  because  of  my  job. 
I  actually  wrote  a  disclaimer  on  my  UNCW 
application  because  1  did  my  undergrad  at 
seven  different  schools." 

Since  its  infancy,  UNCW  has  been  committed 
to  makmg  a  college  education  a  reality  for 
military  like  Bryan  and  Vanderwerf.  When 
the  university  opened  as  Wilmington 
College  in  1947,  it  was  in  direct  response  to 
the  needs  of  veterans  in  post- World  War  II 
America.  That  first  year,  75  of  the  college's 
students  and  faculty  members  were  veterans, 
and  60  years  later,  UNCWs  militar)'  invest- 
ment continues  to  grow. 

Active-duty  students  like  Vanderwerf, 
niihtar)'  retirees  like  Br)'an,  spouses  like 
University  College  program  assistant 
Kelly  Moore  and  veterans  like  Chancellor 
Emeritus  James  R.  Leutze  all  share  UNCWs 
rich  military  history. 

"Veterans  are  a  vital  part  of  our  university 
identity.  Their  unique  experiences  enable 
them  to  contribute  insights  and  leadership 
that  is  irreplaceable,"  said  Elaine  Hogan, 
University  College  academic  advisor  and 
militar)'  advocate. 

On  admissions  applications,  more  than  300 
current  UNCW  main  campus  students  iden- 
tified themselves  as  veterans,  but  Hogan 
noted,  "This  data  does  not  reflect  the  signif- 
icant amount  of  our  campus  connected  to 
the  military.  It  is  easy  to  track  the  number  of 
students  at  UNCW  who  are  using  militar)' 
benefits  to  attend,  but  difficult  to  maintain 
an  accurate  count  of  the  numerous 
affiliates  not  included  in  that  number." 


Because  adjusting  to  university  life  can 
be  especially  challenging  for  this  diverse 
group,  UNCW  focuses  on  sustaining  social 
support  systems  like  the  Student  Veterans 
Organization  (SVO)  in  conjunction  with 
maintaining  strategic  academic  advising 
and  financial  aid  counseling. 

The  SVO  provides  a  positive  environment 
for  academic  assistance  and  social  inter- 
action to  a  population  that  can  often  feel 
isolated.  Founder  and  Marine  Corps  Capt. 
Ernie  Kniffen  said,  "It  feels  great  to  see 
new  transfer  students  at  a  meeting  realize 
they  are  both  spouses  of  deployed  mih- 
tary  and  exchange  information.  That  is  the 
purpose  of  this  organization." 

Such  support  goes  beyond  formal  orga- 
nizations like  the  SVO.  Moore,  who  has 
moved  nine  times  in  18  years  of  marriage 
to  a  Marine,  said,  "My  office  has  been  so 
supportive  during  my  husbands  deploy- 
ment. I  have  a  9-year-old,  and  he  comes 
first.  They  understand  that.  They  have 
even  given  me  care  packages  to  send  to 
the  troops." 

Outside  the  main  campus,  UNCW 
creatively  serves  militar}'  bases  in  Onslow 
and  surrounding  counties  in  numerous 
ways.  Examples  include  the  Division  for 
Public  Service  and  Continuing  Studies' 
"Train  the  Trainer,"  in  which  faculty 
educate  hundreds  of  local  Marine  instruc- 
tors on  effective  teaching  methods,  and 
Camp  Special  Time,  a  program  through 
which  UNCW  School  of  Nursing  and 
recreational  therapy  students  provide 
respite  care  to  militar)-  families  vwth 
special  needs  children. 

Nearly  16,000  militar)'  affiliates  live  in 
the  Onslow  area.  Because  traveling  to  the 
main  campus  can  be  an  overwhelming 
obstacle  for  many  active  duty  members 
and  spouses,  UNCW  established  the 
Onslow  Extension  Program  (EP)  office 
at  Coastal  Carolina  Cominunity  College 
in  1995.  Aimed  at  providing  more  acces- 
sible four-year  degrees  for  neighboring 
counties,  the  program  now  includes  two 
on-base  locations  at  Marine  Corps  Air 
Station  New  River  and  Marine  Corps 
Base  Camp  Lejeune. 

"We  participate  in  joint  planning,  all  for 
the  benefit  of  our  militar)',"  said  Beth 
Barton,  UNCW  military  liaison  and  EP 
director.  "The  seamless  partnership  we 
have  has  been  praised  by  Erskine  Bowles 
(University  of  North  Carolina  system 
president)  and  become  a  model  for  other 
UNC  schools,"  she  said. 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 

19 


Veteran  uses  Master's  in  Social  Work 
to  help  others  fight  personal  battles 

As  a  hospital  corpsman  on  the  war-torn  Middle  Eastern  front  line,  Chief  Petty 
Officer  Tamie  Bryan  '08M  struggled  through  110  degree  heat  to  save  lives  in  a 
dirt-floored  operating  room.  Now,  thanks  to  the  UNCW  Master  of  Social  Work 
(MSW)  program,  she  is  rescuing  comrades  in  a  new  way  -  this  time  in  her 
own  backyard,  at  Marine  Corps  Air  Station  New  River  Family  Services  Center. 

"When  I  returned  from  Iraq  and  retired  from  the  Navy,  I  decided  that  the 
experiences  I  had  gained  from  the  Navy  could  still  be  of  value  to  others. 
UNCW's  MSW  program  is  an  ideal  fit  for  me." 

MSW  students  complete  900  required  practicum  hours  at  a  field  placement 
tailored  to  their  professional  interests.  Bryan,  featured  in  CNN's  special 
Iraq  medical  documentary  "Devil  Docs,"  is  one  of  five  MSW  student  interns 
currently  answering  the  need  for  social  assistance  on  Jacksonville  bases. 

"MSW  students  are  an  amazing  resource  here.  Currently,  the  on-base  client- 
to-counselor  ratio  is  70  to  1 ,  and  it  needs  to  be  half  that,"  said  Beth  Barton, 
UNCW  military  liaison,  extension  program  director  and  psychology  lecturer. 

Jeanne  Denny,  Department  of  Social  Work  lecturer  and  director  of  field 
education,  noted,  "After  being  immersed  in  a  life  of  combat,  military  families 
can  struggle  to  adjust  to  'normal'  civilian  life  and  deal  with  substance  abuse, 
post  traumatic  stress  disorder,  marital  Issues  and  more. 

"All  of  our  military  placements  are  so  passionate.  And,  what  they  learn  is 
universally  marketable  and  valuable  to  whatever  population  they  choose  to 
work  with." 

Bryan  said,  "I  am  glad  UNCW  is  recognizing  the  need  out  there. 

"It  is  amazing  to  be  on  the  other  side  helping  military  families.  My  hope  is  that 
I  can  keep  helping  them  deal  with  the  stress  and  sacrifices  known  only  too 
weH  by  them  and  those  around  them." 


Currently  ser\-ing  nearly  400  students 
with  four  bachelors  and  two  masters  offer- 
ings, the  EP  enables  many  to  earn  a  degree 
guided  by  UNCW  professors  without 
stepping  foot  in  New  Hanover  County. 
Demand-driven  degree  options  are  targeted 
at  meeting  local  workforce  needs,  includ- 
ing elementary  education  and  nursing,  with 
additional  programs  in  social  work  and 
business  to  begin  in  2008. 

"I  don't  think  there  is  another  collaboration 
like  this  in  the  state,"  Chancellor  Rosemar\- 
DePaolo  said.  "As  the  bases  grow,  our 
involvement  must  grow  as  well,  and  we  are 
ready  for  that." 

Vanderwerf,  who  also  takes  classes  via  the 
EP,  noted,  "Having  access  to  classes  so  close 
to  home  has  been  a  lifesaver.  It  is  clear  the 
university  is  actively  meeting  our  needs." 

In  2007,  UNCW  established  the  Militar\- 
Advisor)'  Board  and  the  Militar\'  Task  Force. 
Under  the  leadership  of  Johnson  Akinleye, 
associate  vice  chancellor  for  academic 
programs,  the  board  aims  to  create  the  most 
powerful  learning  experience  for  UNCW 
active  and  former  militan,"  service  personnel 
by  advancing  links  to  militan.-  commands 
and  connections  among  on-campus  militar)- 
supporters,  with  initiatives  like  the  annual 
mihtars-  welcome  reception. 

The  task  force,  according  to  chair  Barton, 
is  'specifically  charged  with  developing  a 
network  of  militar)'  personnel,  to  advocate 
for  their  needs  and  to  promote  a  high  level 
of  awareness  about  what  our  militar)'  does 
for  our  region  and  our  world."  Numerous 
militar)'  surveys,  focus  groups  and  personal 
inter\'iews  conducted  by  the  university 
help  inform  task  force  representatives 
from  various  UNCW  schools  and  student 
support  offices. 

'We  want  to  do  ever)'ihing  in  our  power  to 
serve  our  militar),"  said  Barton. 

For  service  members  like  X'anderwerf,  this 
deep  commitiiicnl  is  an  opporlunin  for  a 
new  life. 

"This  degree  is  alioul  more  than  gaining 
a  piece  of  paper,"  said  \andcrwcrf.  "I  will 
retire  when  1  am  5'J,  and  after  vears  of  crazy 
schedules  aiul  depKn  iiieiils.  1  will  be  able 
111  lia\  e  a  second  career  because  of  L'NCW. 
1  will  be  able  lo  li\ e  m\'  dream  of  leaching 
and  sharing  the  summers  wilh  iin  laiiiiK. 
1  caul  wail  " 

liH  more  iniormalion  on  UNC\\"s 
iiuhlarN  connecUons.  \  imi  www.uncw. 
edu/stuaff/doso/commuter 
nontrad-military.htm. 


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GIVING  MATTERS 


Department  of  Music  receives  noteworthy  gift 

With  a  $1  million  contribution  from  an  anonymous  donor,  the  UNCW 
Department  of  Music  is  hitting  high  notes  for  scholarships  and  program  support. 

"The  impact  of  this  gift  mainly  will  be  felt  in 

scholarship  support  for  music  students,"  . 

said  Frank  Bongiorno,  chair  of  the  music 
department.  "We  will  be  able  to  provide 
four  times  the  scholarship  support  for 
students  with  this  gift  than  we  can  with 
our  current  scholarships.  The  more  scholar- 
ships we  offer,  the  more  competitive  we  are 
in  attracting  the  best  and  brightest  students." 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


The  endowment  also  provides  funds  for  other  music  department  expenses, 
such  as  recruiting  guest  artists  and  maintaining  performance  and  practice  spaces. 
The  university  has  named  the  Beckvvdth  Recital  Hall,  the  state-of-the-art  music 
performance  venue  in  the  Cultural  Arts  Building,  in  recognition  of  the  gift. 


Music  student  Geoff  Gillikin 

performs  during  the  inaugural 

concert  in  the  Beckwith  Recital  Hall. 


$400,000  grant  supports  nursing  initiative 


The  N.C.  Gla.xoSmithKline  Foundation 
granted  $400,000  over  three  years 
to  the  UNCW  School  of  Nursing  to 
support  the  expansion  of  a  nursing  and 
health  academy,  including  the  success- 
ful and  growing  Camp  BONES  program. 

Camp  BONES,  or  Brigade  of  Nurse 
Exploring  Seahawks,  is  a  nursing  and 
health  program  for  underrepresented 
populations  of  middle  and  high  school 
students,  including  racial/ethnic 
minorities  and  males,  in  southeastern 
North  Carolina  who  have  expressed  an 
interest  in  a  nursing  or  health  sciences 


career.  The  intensive  four-year 
program  uses  hands-on,  real-world 
experiences  to  prepare  students  to 
enter  nursing  school  and,  eventu- 
ally, to  meet  the  diverse  health  care 
needs  of  the  state.  Launched  in  2006, 
the  program  now  has  two  cohorts 
of  students. 

The  grant  will  provide  funds  for  the 
School  of  Nursing  to  expand  Camp 
BONES  at  UNCW  and  to  collaborate 
with  Winston-Salem  State  University 
to  replicate  the  program  in  Forsyth 
and  surrounding  counties. 


Willie  Stargell  Scholarship  to  benefit  nursing  students 


The  Willie  Stargell  Foundation  created 
an  endowed  merit  scholarship  to  benefit 
nursing  students  who  plan  to  special- 
ize in  the  treatment  of  patients  with 
kidney  disease  or  patients  on  dialysis. 

The  scholarship  honors  the  memory  of 
the  legendary  Willie  "Pops"  Stargell,  a 
star  baseball  player  with  the  Pittsburgh 
Pirates.  His  leadership  helped  the  team 
win  two  World  Championships  in 
1971  and  1979,  with  Stargell  earning 
National  League  and  World  Series 
Most  Valuable  Player  awards  in  1979. 
A  member  of  the  baseball  Hall  of 
Fame,  Stargell  died  of  kidney  disease 
in  2001.  His  wife,  Margaret  Weller- 
Stargell,  created  the  Wilmington-based 
foundation  to  support  kidney  disease 
research  and  treatment. 


"The  Willie  Stargell  Foundation 
hosts  an  annual  golf  event  to 
raise  money  to  assist  patients 
living  with  kidney  disease  and  to 
support  the  efforts  of  healthcare 
providers  specifically  working 
with  renal  patients.  It  is  important 
to  begin  these  efforts  on  the  front 
end.  What  better  way  to  begin 
than  by  making  sure  nursing 
students  are  sufficiently  prepared 
to  work  with  and  understand  the 
complexities  of  medical  care 
needed  for  a  person  on  dialysis," 
said  Weller-Stargell,  a  member  of 
the  UNCW  Foundation  Board  of 
Directors  and  a  former  member 
of  the  School  of  Nursing 
Advocate  Board. 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 

21 


ALUMNI  NEWS 


Alumni  Association 

honors  award  winners 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


HOMECOMING 


"W'^ 

Alumni  of  the  Year 

Herbert  '53  and  Sylvia  Fisher  '50 

1  never  dreamed  55  years  ago,  when  1  was 
attending  Wilmington  College,  that  something  like 
this  would  happen  to  us.  We  feel  honored  to  be 
able  to  do  what  we've  done  for  our  school.  We 
would  do  it  all  over  again.  -  Herb  Fisher 

The  Fishers  created  a  $2  milhon  endowment  in  2006 
to  support  programs  and  services  in  the  Fisher  Student 
Center.  Their  gift  is  the  largest  outright  contribution 
from  individual  donors  in  UNCW  history.  In  2007,  they 
provided  significant  support  to  renovate  and  name  the 
Herbert  Fisher  Field  House,  home  base  for  the  UNCW 
baseball  team.  The  Fishers  attended  Wilmington  College, 
and  Sylvia  was  the  colleges  first  Homecoming  Queen. 
Herb  operated  the  Varsity,  a  pharmacy,  grill  and  soda 
shop,  a  block  away  from  the  college's  original  location. 
It  served  as  the  unofficial  student  center  lor  a  number 
of  years. 

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Chancellor  l\oscinar\  flel^iolo:  "I  am  \cr\  gr.ileiul  lo 
Herb  and  S)lvia  for  demonstrating  the  true  meaning  of 
the  UNCW  experience.  They  have  li\ed  il,  ami  tlic\  liavc 
shown  all  of  us  the  joy  oi  giving  back." 

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Want  to  nominate  someone  for  the  2009  awards? 

Contact  the  Alumni  Relations  Office  at  800.596.2880, 
910.962.2683  or  alumni@uncw.edu  for  more  information. 

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Citizen  of  the  Year 

M.  Tyrone  "Ty"  Rowell 

The  greatest  benefit  of  my  work  is  to  iiave  been 
associated  with  some  of  the  university's  founders... 
We  cannot  forget  their  contributions  to  Wilmington 
College  and  the  University  of  North  Carolina 
Wilmington.  -  Ty  Roweli 

Assistant  to  the  chancellor  for  special  projects  at  UNCW, 
Rowell  joined  the  staff  at  UNCW  in  1974  as  a  develop- 
ment director  and,  over  the  next  30  years,  held  several 
fundraising  leadership  positions  on  campus,  including 
senior  associate  vice  chancellor  for  university  advance- 
ment. He  directed  a  successful  $25  million  capital 
campaign,  co-directed  campaigns  to  construct  and  air 
condition  Trask  Coliseum,  co-directed  two  successful 
education  bond  referendum  projects  on  the  unixersily's 
behalf,  and  participated  in  founding  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  and  annual  giving  programs. 

Chancellor  DePaolo:  "For  more  than  30  years,  Ty  has  been 
wherever  UNCW  needed  him  the  most:  on  the  front  hues, 
behind  the  scenes  and  ever)'where  in  between.  UNCW 
would  not  be  where  it  is  today  without  him." 


Young  Alumnus  of  the  Year 

William  J.  "Bill"  Mayew  '97,  '98M 

I  am  honored  to  be  recognized  with  Ty  Rowell 
and  the  Fishers.  They  embody  dedication  and 
generosity.  I'm  here  because  of  people  like  them. 
My  goal  is  to  put  myself  into  the  position  to  give 
back  to  UNCW  and  to  open  doors  for  someone 
else.  -  Bill  Mayew 

Bill,  an  outstanding  student-athlete,  led  the  mens  basket- 
ball team  to  great  success  during  his  years  on  the  court. 
His  number  35  jersey  was  retired  in  1997  and,  in  2006, 
he  was  inducted  into  the  UNCW  Athletic  Hall  of  Fame. 
He  earned  bachelors  and  master's  degrees  in  accoun- 
tancy from  the  Cameron  School  of  Business.  He  obtained 
a  doctorate  in  financial  accounting  from  the  McCombs 
School  of  Business  Administration  at  the  University  of 
Texas  at  Austin  in  2006,  graduating  first  in  his  class.  He 
is  now  an  assistant  professor  of  accounting  at  the  Duke 
University  Fuqua  School  of  Business. 

Chancellor  DePaolo:  "You  are  a  wonderful  example  of 
our  young  alumni.  Bright  and  determined,  you  settle  for 
nothing  less  than  excellence." 


Herb  and  Sylvia  Fisher 


Chancellor  DePaolo 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


23 


CHAPTER  NEWS 


Denis  G.  Carter 


AAGA 

Eighty-eight  alumni  and 
friends  gathered  Home- 
coming night  to  pay  tribute 
to  Denis  G.  Carter,  a 
retired  faculty  member 
from  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business.  The  Home- 
coming Legacy  Scholar- 
ship Dance  benefited  the 
new  scholarship  established  in  Carter's  honor. 
Enoch  Hasberry  '98.  chapter  president, 
helped  to  emcee  the  event  which  featured 
entertainment  by  The  Four  Knights.  The 
chapter  will  help  execute  Senior  Sankofa  on 
May  9,  celebrating  the  tradition  of  students  of 
color  graduating  from  their  lives  at  UNCW  to 
their  new  careers. 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

David  Cole  '72,  David  Congdon  '78  and  Herb 
McKim  Jr.  '85M  were  honored  as  Outstanding 
Alumni  of  the  Year  during  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business  Alumni  Chapter  mixer,  held  during 
Business  Week  in  February. 

Cole,  chairman  and  CEO  of  The  Warranty 
Group,  is  responsible  for  the  company's 
business  worldwide,  including  TWG  Home 
Warranty  Services  Inc.,  TWG  Innovative 
Solutions  and  Resource  Automotive,  as 
well  as  The  Warranty  Group's  domestic  and 
international  underwriting  arms,  Virginia  Surety 
Company  Inc.  (VSC)  and  London  General 
Insurance  (LGI). 

Congdon  was  named  chief  executive  officer  of 
Old  Dominion  Freight  Line  Inc.  in  January.  He 
had  been  president  and  chief  operating  officer 
since  May  1997  and  has  been  a  member  of  the 
board  of  directors  since  1978. 

McKim  established  the  engineering,  surveying 
and  planning  firm  of  McKim  &  Creed  in  1978 
with  his  colleague  Michael  W.  Creed.  He  has 
played  a  pivotal  role  in  helping  the  firm  expand 


from  a  two-person  structural  engineering  firm  to 
a  multi-state,  multidisciplinary  consultancy  that 
has  been  ranked  among  the  top  engineering  and 
design  firms  in  the  United  States  by  Engineering 
News-Record.  Public  Worlds  and  Soutt)east  Con- 
struction magazines. 

William  Mayew  '97,  '98M,  a  Cameron  School  of 
Business  alumnus,  was  honored  as  the  alumni 
association's  Young  Alumnus  of  the  Year  (see 
story  on  page  23). 

Cape  Fear 

Alumni  living  in  the  Cape  Fear/Wilmington  area 
who  are  interested  in  becoming  involved  in 
or  attending  local  alumni  chapter  events  are 
invited  to  contact  the  alumni  relations  office  at 
910.962.2682  for  more  information. 

Charlotte  Area 

Alumni  living  in  the  Charlotte  area  who  are 
interested  in  becoming  involved  in  or  attending 
local  alumni  chapter  events  are  invited  to  contact 
the  alumni  relations  office  at  910.962.2682  for 

more  information. 

Communication  Studies 

Communication  Studies  Day  was  held  March 
28  and  featured  two  alumni  panel  discussions 
and  a  social  for  students,  faculty  and  alumni. 
Participating  alumni  included  Joy  C.  Davis  '07, 
Hayley  Galloway  '05,  Calvert  Kelsey  '06,  Sandie 
Sue  '04,  Evan  Vetter  '03,  Adam  Webb  '07  Justin 
West  '05,  Debra  Worley  '07,  Chad  Clark  '07, 
Megan  Coffren  '05,  Jonathan  Guggenheim  '04, 
Kelli  G.  Matthews  '04.  Steven  M.  Nelson  '06, 
Justin  Queen  '04,  Molly  Seidler  '05  and  Tiffany 
Taylor  '05.  Chapter  leader  Steve  Nelson  '06  is 
looking  for  alumni  to  assist  with  events  planned 
for  the  spring  and  summer.  More  information  can 
be  obtained  by  contacting  the  alumni  relations 
office  at  910.962.2682. 


Crew  Club 

Current  Crew  Club  members  and  alumni 
gathered  March  15  for  their  annual  spring 
reunion  which  featured  a  rowing  social  and 
a  dinner  at  the  Wise  Alumni  House.  More 
information  on  the  Crew  Club  alumni  chapter 
can  be  obtained  by  contacting  the  alumni 
relations  office  at  910.962.2682. 

Greater  Greensboro  Area 

Alumni  living  in  the  Greensboro/Triad  area 
who  are  interested  in  becoming  involved  in 
or  attending  local  alumni  chapter  events  are 
invited  to  contact  the  alumni  relations  office  at 
910.962.2682  for  more  information. 

Triangle 

More  than  40  alumni  living  in  the  Triangle  area 
attended  two  alumni  socials  just  prior  to  the 
holidays  in  Gary  and  in  Raleigh.  Alumni  and  their 
guests  talked  about  redirecting  chapter  efforts 
to  reach  out  to  the  more  than  7.000  alumni 
living  in  the  area.  Chapter  leader  Matt  Glova  '07 
will  be  working  with  the  alumni  relations  office 
to  plan  more  events  this  year.  Triangle-area 
alumni  are  invited  to  contact  the  alumni  relations 
office  at  910.962.2682  to  find  out  how  they  can 
become  involved. 

Watson  School  of  Education 

Watson  School  of  Education  alumni  are  invited 
to  the  next  chapter  meeting  at  5  p.m.  Thursday, 
May  15,  in  the  Alumni  Lounge  of  the  Education 
Building.  A  light  supper  will  be  followed  by 
discussion  of  chapter  plans  for  summer  and  fall. 
The  Watson  School  of  Education  Endowment 
Scholarship,  which  was  established  in  the  spring 
of  2006,  grew  by  approximately  18  percent 
last  year.  Chapter  leader  Jeanne  Harmon  '01 
encourages  WSE  alumni  to  show  their  support 
for  the  chapter  by  calling  the  alumni  office  at 
910.962.2682. 


About  300  alumni  and  friends  attended  the 
Homecoming  2008  Tealgate  celebration  under 
the  tent  outside  Trask  Coliseum  prior  to  the 
men's  basketball  game  against  James  Madison. 
The  'Hawks  won,  99  to  85. 


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ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


R.  Bryan  Padrick  '66  was  appointed 

10  Trans\'l\ania  Communiiy  Hospitals 
Board  of  Trustees. 


1970s 


Diana  Kincannon  *72  was  a  featured 
soloist  for  the  traditional  Lessons  and 
Carols  Candlelight  Service  at  Old  Bethel 
Church  in  Clarke  County. 

Robert  B.  Rehder  '72  was  named  to 
the  executive  board  of  directors  of  the 
Ncusc  River  Development  Authority,  a 
non-profit  lender  in  New  Bern  special- 
izing in  business  loans  to  a  10-county 
area  in  eastern  North  Carolina. 

Ginger  J.  Tew  '74  retired  from  the 
Sampson  County  School  System  after 
leaching  for  33  years. 

Eddie  Dees  '76  has  been  mayor  of 
Hope  Mills  since  2005-  He  was  the  focus 
of  the  October  2007  Cape  Fear  Profile  in 
the  Fayellcvillc  Obsenfis  article  titled 
"Fddic  Decs,  a  man  and  his  lake." 

Steven  H.  Everhart  '76  is  the 

Wilmington  district  manager  for  the 
N.C.  Department  of  Environmental  and 
Natural  Resources  Division  of  Coastal 
Management,  His  wife,  Barbara  Burris 
Everhart  '75.  is  a  retired  teacher. 

Phyllis  Williams  '76.  a  special  needs 
teacher  at  Dixon  Middle  School  in  Holly 
Ridge,  was  featured  in  the  Nov.  8,  2007, 
edition  of  the  Topsail  Advertiser 

Chris  E.  Fonvielle  Jr.  '78  published 
the  book  Hisloric  WHminglon  and  The 
Lower  Cape  Fear:  An  Illustrated  Histon,'. 

Walter  G.  Hatch  '78  was  certified  in 
computed  tomography  by  the  American 
Registry  of  Radiologic  Technologisls. 

Angela  H.  Metts  '79,  '06M  is  the 

program  director  ol  Wilmington  Early 
College  High  School. 

Maurice  R.  Smith  '79  was  elected  to 

the  UNC  School  of  Government  Founda* 
tion  s  board  of  directors. 

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Jonathan  H.  Faill  '80  works  for 

the  Healthcare  Corporation  of  America 
as  the  Americans  with  Disabilities  Act 
compliance  program  director  and  the 
international  division  construction 
manager.  He  is  a  Cub  Scout  leader  and 
was  elected  to  the  Tennessee  Democratic 
Party  Executive  Committee. 

Nancy  Woolwine  '82  retired  from 
Ne\\'  Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center  in 
April  2007. 

Stewart  HobbS  '83  is  the  superin- 
tendent of  Stokes  County  Schools. 

Eva  Newkerk  Lightner  '75,  '83M 

received  her  National  Board  Certification, 
She  teaches  in  New  Hanover  County 
Schools. 

Guy  T.  Neff  '84  received  his  brokers 
license;  he  is  employed  by  Network  Real 
Estate. 

Bradley  J.  Bruestle  '85  was 

promoted  to  vice  president  and  city 
executive  for  the  Wilmington  area  with 
East  Carolina  Bank, 

Martha  Davis  Wilkie  '85  is  a  ninth 
through  twelfth  grade  English  and  math 
inclusion  teacher  at  J.F  Webb  High  School. 


James  Anderson  '86  is  group  vice 
president  of  the  Precision  Metals,  Plastic 
and  Rubber  Segments  of  NN  Inc.  in 
Johnson  City,  Tenn, 

Bobby  D.  Reynolds  '86  was  inducted 

into  the  North  C^arolma  American  Legion 
Hall  of  Fame  in  March  2008, 

Brian  Tracy  '86  is  the  primary  care 
sales  representative  with  Boehringer 
Ingelhelm  Pharmaceuticals  Inc.  He  is 
also  chairman  of  the  Tower  7AVBLivesurf 
Scholarship  to  benefit  the  members  of  the 
UNCW  Surfing  Club. 

Rebecca  Best  Falor  '87  earned  a 
masters  degree  in  music  education  from 
Boston  University. 

William  van  der  Meulen  '87 

earned  a  Master  oi  .Administration  degree 
from  Central  Michigan  Unuersity  in 
December  2007  and  was  promoted  to 
director  of  enrollment  services  at  Nash 

CoiTimunil\  College. 

Jefferey  Rogers  '87  is  a  fourth  grade 
math  remediation  teacher  at  Liberty 
Elementary  School  in  Randolph  County. 
He  is  pursuing  a  Master  of  Education  at 
North  Carolina  A&T  University. 

Anita  Conrad  Benton  '88  received 
her  National  Board  Certification  in 
adolescence  and  \'oung  adulthood/mathe- 
matics. She  is  a  mathematics  teacher  with 
New  Hanover  County  Schools. 

Harry  L.  Brown  '88  was  selected  as 
an  international  fellow  with  the  Inter- 
national Foundation  of  Education  and 
Self-Help  in  Scottsdale.  Ariz.  He  will 
teach  English  as  a  foreign  language  at 
Universitaire  de  Djibouti,  Africa. 

Patrick  "Jake"  Jacobs  '88  was 

named  2007-i\s  Principal  of  the  Year 
for  Johnston  Coliiu\'  Schools, 

Maria  L.  Johnson  '88  is  the  principal 

of  Richlands  High  School  in  Jacksonville. 

Dawn  Brinkley  Carter  '89  ts  the 

director  of  development  at  Ridgecroft 
School  in  Ahoskie, 

Marcia  V.  Cline  '89  was  the  winner 
of  the  I2th  Annual  Beach  Book  Cover 
Competition,  sponsored  by  Dare  County 
Arts  Council. 


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Dr.  Thomas  J.  Beckett  '90  joined 

the  practice  of  Souihport  Internal 
Medicine. 

Arthur  C.  Tillett  '90  was  named 
2007-08  Dare  County  Schools  Principal 
of  the  Year. 

John  A.  Crumpton  '91 M  is  Lee 

County  manager. 

Ann  Malys  Wilson  '91  was  named 

Marine  Educator  of  the  Year  by  the  South 
Carolina  Marine  Educators  Association- 
She  was  recognized  for  her  work  leading 
the  creation  of  education  programs  for 
schoolchildren  and  adults  at  Myrtle 
Beach  State  Park. 

Kelly  Andrews  '92  is  the  principal 

at  Lee  Woodard  Elementary  in  Black 
Creek,  N.C. 

Tracey  Sterling  Rogers  '92  and  her 

husband,  Jared  Brandt,  are  the  owmers  of 
A  Donkey  and  Goat  Winery  in  Berkeley, 
Calif.,  featuring  Rhone  varieials  and 
Chardonnay.  Their  Web  site  is  www. 
adonkeyandgoat.com. 


Jill  Carter  Swart  '92  was  2006-07 
Teacher  oi  the  "lear  at  Union  Elementary 
School  in  Shallotte. 

Samuel  J.  Chinnis  '92M  is  an 

instructor  in  global  logistics  at  Guilford 
Technical  Community  College. 

Jason  S.  Douglas  '92  is  employed  by 

REALAX  Preferred  Associates  of  Raleigh. 

Linda  M.  Nelms  '92M,  '96M  is  vice 

president  of  student  ser\Kcs  at  Wayne 
Communiiy  College. 

Dean  T.  Joyner  '93  is  the  owner  of 
Bargain  Land  in  Roanoke  Rapids,  which 
sells  fishing  and  hunting  supplies. 

Teresa  Rodgers  '93  is  the  transfer 
articulation  administrator  in  the  UNCW 
Registrars  Office. 

Rick  Civelli  '94  is  the  founder  of 
Surf  Camp  at  Wrightsville  Beach  and 
is  pursuing  a  masters  degree  in  coastal 
geology  at  UNCW  He  was  featured  in  the 
July  9,  2007,  issue  of  Topsail  Magazinc- 

Jeff  Gush  '94  teaches  a  juggling  gym 
class  at  Horseheads  Middle  School  in 
New  York,  According  to  Gush,  it  helps 
teach  the  children  hand-eye  coordi- 
nation, self-confidence  and  creativity 
while  working  both  sides  of  the  brain. 
He  was  featured  in  the  Dec,  14,  2007, 
issue  of  the  Star-Gazellc  News. 

Jack  B.  Holley  '94  is  the  head  football 
coach  at  Wallace-Rose  Hill, 

Monty  R.  Pendry  '94,  a  certified 

public  accountant,  is  a  partner  with  the 
Gihson  &  Compan)',  PA, 

Michael  A.  Ray  '94  of  Wake  Forest  is 
the  Eastern  Wake  community  executive 
with  Crescent  Slate  Bank, 

Kelly  Werner  '94  is  the  on-site  agent 
fiir  The  Wcsiin  Raleigh  Soleil  Center 
Residences  in  Raleigh.  She  serves  as  a 
builder  consultant  and  is  responsible  for 
on-site  sales, 

Brian  D.  McLarnon  '95  was  promoted 
to  tied  technical  advisor  for  SUN  Oil 
Company's  Delaware  River  Operations. 
He  is  responsible  for  the  transfer  of 
900.000  barrels  daily  of  petrochemical 
shipments  along  the  Delaware  River. 

Chris  Neal  '95  is  the  head  women's 
soccer  coach  at  Elon  University.  He  holds 
the  National  Soccer  Coaches'  Association 
of  America  "Premier"  diploma  and  the 
U.S.  Soccer  Federation  "A"  License. 

Denise  Mullins  White  '95  earned  her 
National  Board  Certification.  She  teaches 
at  Dublin  Elementary  School. 

James  C.  Williams  '95  is  an  associate 
in  [he  litigation  section  of  Williams 
Mullen  in  Wilmington 

Rhonda  E.  Benton  '96  was  named 
Brunswick  County  Schools  2007-08 
Principal  of  the  Year. 

Chase  T.  Brockstedt  '96  is  a 

member  of  the  Lewes,  Del,,  office  of 
Bifferato  Gentilotti,  LLC,  His  practice 
areas  are  complex  personal  injury, 
nursing  home  neglect,  contract  and 

business  litigation  and  real  estate/land  use. 

Karen  Williams  Burton  '86,  '96M 

is  an  AIG  specialist  and  Title  I  facilitator 
for  Pender  County  Schools.  She  is  also 
a  realtor/broker  with  Laney  Real  Estate 
in  Burgaw. 


Melissa  C.  Oliver  '96  received  her 
National  Board  Certification,  She  teaches 
at  South  Smiihfield  Elementary  School 
in  Smithfield- 

Christopher  J.  Smith  '96  is  the 

environmental  health  supervisor  for 
Pitt  CAiuniy 

Clint  D.  Williams  '96  is  the  head  boys' 
basketball  coach  at  Midway  High  School 
in  Cumberland  County 

Douglas  Burley  *97  is  the  head 

football  coach  at  Union  High  School 
in  Clinton  where  he  also  coaches  the 
Softball  team- 
Gregory  D.  Little  '97  graduated  m 
Ma\-  2007  wiih  an  Ed  D.  in  curriculum 
and  instruction  Irom  UNC-Chapel  Hill 
He  is  an  assistant  superintendent  in  the 
Roanoke  Rapids  Graded  School  District. 

Claudia  Mather  Moote  '97  is  a  pre- 
kmdergarien  [eaclier  at  Ocracoke  School. 

Heather  Click  Phelps  '97  was 

named  2006-07  Teacher  of  the  Year  at 
Virginia  Williamson  Elementary  School, 

Aimee  Paroz  Bonar  '98  received  a 

Ph  D  in  school  psycholog)'  from  Kent 
State  Universit)'  in  August  2007,  She  is 
a  school  psychologist  with  the  Trumbull 
County  Education  Service  Center.  Her 
second  child.  Grayson  Garth,  was  born 
June  23,  2007. 

Brennan  Liming  '98  was  named  one 

oi  two  North  Carolina  Runners  of  the 
Year  by  bigfootrunning.com,  a  Web  site 
dedicated  to  North  Carolina  trail  and 
road  running-  Brennan  has  had  a  number 
of  running  victories  including  winning 
the  Second  Empire  Grand  Prix  Running 
Series  in  Raleigh,  the  American  Tobacco 
Trail  10  miler,  the  Battleship  Half 
Marathon  in  Wilmington  and  the  Inside 
Out  Sports  Turkey  Trot  8K- 

Dawn  Niles  Oswalt  '98  obtained 
National  Boart!  C  ertilication  as  a  gener- 
ahst  for  grades  ihrce  ihroiigh  eight. 

Yolanda  A.  Pridgen  '98  is  the 

program  manager  for  childcare  resource 
and  referral  with  Sampson  County 
Partnership  for  Children  in  Clinton. 

Jamie  Bond  '99  is  a  personnel  coordi- 
nator with  Neasc  Personnel  Services 

Rev  Deirdre  Hickox  Britt  '99  us  the 

pastor  at  Hampstead  United  Methodist 
Church. 

Wendy  R.  Cabral  '99M.  principal  at 

North  Duplin  Llcmcntarv  School,  was 
named  2007  Duphn  County  Principal  of 
the  Year. 

Michael  E.  Gray  Jr.  '99  is  employed 

by  Four  Oaks  Bank. 

Cynthia  Horrell  Ramsey  '99.  '06M 

director  of  Isothermal  Community 
College  Polk  Campus,  has  written  a  book 
titled  Boys  oj  the  Battleship,  a  history  of 
the  World  War  11  exploits  of  the  L'5S 
North  Carolina  in  the  Pacific. 

Alizdair  Ray  the  son  of  Henry  A.  Ray 

'99  and  his  wife.  Angela,  was  a  winner 
of  the  Broward  Family  Life's  Cover  Angels 
contest  and  was  featured  on  the  cover  of 
the  January  2008  issue. 

Kristie  Sawyer  '99  received 
Platinum  Quahi)  Service  Certification 
by  Coldwell  Banker  Howard  Perry  and 
Walston.  This  certification  signifies  100 
percent  client  satisfaction  within  the 
previous  year,  as  measured  by  Leading 
Research  Corporation. 


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ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 
BOARD    OF    DIRECTORS 

Chair 

Jason  Wheeler  '99,  'OSM 

Secretary 

fvlelissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87 

Treasurer 

Marcus  Smith  '96 

Past  Chair 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 

Board  Members 

Melissa  Andrus  '01 
Crystal  Caison  '84 
James  Carroll  '90 
Susan  Chandler  '07 
Cara  Costello  '97,  'OSM 
Dru  Farrar  '73 
Kimberly  Wiggs  Gamlin  '90 
Enoch  Hasberry  '98 
Gayle  Hayes  '89 
Kandice  Kelley  '04 
Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 
Trudy  Maus '91 ,  '97M 
Sandra  McClammy  '03 
Lauren  Scott  '06 
Beth  Terry  '00 
Aaron  Whitesell  '06 

ALUMNI    CHAPTERS 

African  American  Graduates 
Association 

Enoch  Hasberry  '98 

Triangle 

Matt  Glova  '07 

Cape  Fear,  Charlotte  Area, 
Greater  Greensboro  Area 

Call  us  to  qet  involved. 

SCHOOL  AFFILIATED 
ALUMNI  GROUPS 

Cameron  School  of  Business  Chapter 

Sarah  Hall  Cam  '99,  'OSM 

Communications  Studies  Chapter 

Steve  Nelson  '06 

Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 

Jeanne  Harmon  '01 

OTHER    ALUMNI    GROUPS 

Crew  Club 

Curt  Browder  '81 
Jennifer  Tripplett  '97 

Past  Chair's  Council 

Tom  Lament  '80 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 
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ALUMNOTES 


2000s 


Joan  Buck  '00  was  named  2007-08 
Teacher  of  the  Year  at  Acme  Delco 
Elementary  School. 

Sandy  R.  Pittman  '00  was  voted 

Teacher  of  the  Year  by  her  peers  in  the 
Orange  County  School  System.  For  the 
past  seven  years,  she  has  taught  second 
grade  at  New  Hope  Elementary  School. 

Nathan  Powell  '00  is  a  senior  equity 
analyst  at  RiskMetrics  Group  and  lives 
in  London. 

Meg  Gemmell  Sperry  '00  is  a 

lerriior)'  business  manager  with 
Bristot-Myers  Squibb  and  resides  in 
Pendleton,  S.C. 

Anne  Clinard  Barnhlll  '01  published 
a  book  tilled  At  Home  in  the  Land  of  Oz. 
My  Sister,  Autism  and  Me. 

Clyde  M.  Crider  Jr.  '01 M  is  the  lead 

learning  manager/talent  development 
manager  for  Caterpillars  Building 
Construction  Products  Di\ision  in  Car)'. 

Jennifer  L.  McLaurin  '01 M  is  the 

human  resource  director  with  Pender 
County  Government, 

Stefan  Rest  '01  owns  an  internet- 
based  business,  which  allows  him  to 
travel  between  his  Puerto  Rico  and 
California  offices. 

Lloyd  Willis  '01  opened  the  Lander 
University's  2007-08  Distinguished 
Speaker  Series  sponsored  by  Lander's 
College  of  Arts  and  Humanities.  His 
subject  was  taken  from  his  soon-to-be- 
published  book  Environmental  Evasion. 
The  Literary.  Critical  and  Cultural  Politics 
of  Natures  Nation,  1823-1966. 

Karley  A.  Askew  '02  is  the 

circulation  manager  for  Roanoke- 
Chowan  Publications,  which  includes 
the  Roanoke -Chow  an  News-Herald. 
Gates  Couniv  Index  and  Rotinoljc- 
Chowan  Shopper. 

Charles  C.  Blanton  '02  was 

appointed  vice  chair  for  youth  of  New 
Hanover  Democratic  Party  in  April  2007 
and  was  elected  president  of  the  Young 
Democrats  of  New  Hanover  County  in 

June  2007. 

Jennifer  Clifton  Champion  '02 

was  promoted  to  assistant  vice  president 
at  First  Citizens  Bank  in  Raleigh 

Anthony  Deninno  '02  is  president 

of  Symmetry  Event  Solutions,  a 
company  that  works  on  special  events 
and  experiential  marketing  initiatives  in 
the  U.S.  and  abroad.  He  is  a  volunteer 
and  member  of  the  board  of  directors 
of  the  Carol  M.  Baldwin  Breast  Cancer 
Research  Fund. 

Monica  R.  Duncan  '02  is  a  human 

resource  technician  at  the  Guilford 
Technical  Community  College 
Jamestown  Campus, 

Christopher  L.  Grimes  '02.  a 

healthful  living  teacher  in  Wake  County 
Public  Schools,  received  a  masters 
degree  in  physical  education  from  North 
Carolina  Central  University  in  May  2007. 

Genevieve  M.  Haviland  '02  had 

a  paper  titled,  "Recreational  Boating 
Traffic:  A  Chronic  Source  of  Anthro- 
pogenic Noise  in  the  Wilmington, 
North  Carolina  Intcrcoastal  Waterway" 
published  in  the  July  2007  edition  of  The 
Journal  of  Acoustical  Society  of  America. 

John  Mauser  '02  had  a  series  of 
wildlife  photographs  titled  "Carolina 
in  Photographs"  exhibited  at  the  North 
Carolina  Aquarium  at  Pine  Knoll  Shores. 


Terrance  Murphy  '02  passed  Level  III 
of  the  Chiiriered  Fmancial  Analyst  Program 
in  June  2007.  He  is  a  credit  analyst  with 
U.S.  Bancorp  in  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

Timothy  D.  Roney  '02  was  promoted 
to  district  maniigcr  lor  Ciiifinancial,  a 
di\ision  nl  CitiGroup 

Holly  E.  Tripman  '02  served  as 
Cameron  Art  Museum's  registrar,  working 
with  William  Ivey  Long  and  his  assistants 
as  they  prepared  the  exhibit  showcasing 
Long's  costume  designs 

Andrew  J.  Whittaker  '02  graduated 
Aug  31,  2007,  from  the  US,  Coast  Guard 
Boatswain's  Mate  Class  "A '  School  as  a 
boatswain's  mate  third  class. 

Steven  Bentsen  '03M  was  appomted 
medical  director  of  Evergreen  P.A,  and 
chief  ol  clinical  operations  at  Evergreen 
Behavioral  Management  Inc 

Benjamin  E.  Brown  '03  is  a  staff 
writer  with  The  State  Port  Pilot. 

Kalin  Carnahan  Lane  '03  appeared 

on  T\  "s  "Wheel  ol  Fortune"  game  show 
on  Dec   28,  2007. 

Kathleen  Morrow  '03  earned  a 

Master  ol  Science  degree  in  kelp  forest 
ecology  from  California  State  University 
Northridge  in  2006.  She  is  enrolled  in 
the  Ph.D.  program  at  Auburn  University 
where  she  is  studying  coral  microbiology- 
She  was  also  accepted  as  a  National 
Science  Foundation  GK-12  fellow  for  the 
2007-08  academic  year. 

Nick  Sargent  '03  is  a  sales  agent 
with  the  Raleigh  real  estate  division 
of  Coldwell  Banker  Howard  Perry  and 

Walston. 

Travis  W.  Brown  '04  received  a 
Master  of  Aquaculturc  degree  from 
Auburn  University  and  works  with  the 
.Auburn's  Department  of  Fisheries  and 
.■Mhed  Aquaculturc. 

Heather  L.  Clark  '04  graduated  from 

the  U.S.  Coast  Guard  Recruit  Training 
Center  in  Cape  May,  NJ. 

Ashley  Harp  '04M  joined  the  Athens. 

Ga,,  ofhcc  ol  Jackson  Spalding,  a  public 
relations  and  marketing  company. 

Cory  Howard  '04  and  Jonathan 
Guggenheim  '04  have  formed  a  local 

comed\  duo  known  as  The  SuperKiids! 
The>-  perform  m  the  Wilmington  area. 

Michelle  A.  Johnston  '04  completed 
a  Master  of  Science  degree  in  Environ- 
mental Health  Sciences  Department 
within  the  University  of  South  Carolina's 
Arnold  School  of  Public  Health  in  2007. 
She  was  also  awarded  the  Arnold  School 
of  Public  Health's  Outstanding  Student 
of  the  Year  Award  in  2007,  Her  master's 
thesis  titled,  "Isolation  of  Fecal  Coliform 
Bacteria  from  the  American  Alligator 
{Alligator  mississippiensis),"  identified 
American  alligator  fecal  coliform 
bacteria  to  determine  if  alligators  could 
contribute  to  water  quality  degradation 
in  the  South  Carolina  coastal  zone.  She 
is  continuing  her  studies  as  a  doctoral 
student  at  USC  after  receiving  the  Arnold 
School  of  Public  Health  Fellowship, 
jointly  funded  by  USC  and  the  National 
Oceanic  and  Atmospheric  Administration, 

Ken  Luck  '04  is  an  assistant  account 
executive  with  RLF  Communications 
in  Greensboro   He  has  a  masters  degree 
in  communication  studies  with  a 
concentration  in  public  relations  from 
UNC  Charlotte. 

Heather  R.  Mosier  '04  is  enrolled 
in  the  applied  bcha\'ior  analysis  master's 
program  at  UNCW, 


Crystal  Nutly  '04  transitioned  from 

active  military  life  in  Connecticut  to  a 
Coast  Guard  reservist  in  North  Carolina, 
She  plans  lo  pursue  accounting  positions 
in  the  civilian  sector, 

Karen  E.  Pait  '04  is  a  graphic  designer 
with  The  Highlander  magazine, 

Corinne  E.  Saiefsky  '04  won  the 

title  of  Miss  North  Carolina  International 

2007. 

Jessica  Claflin  '05  works  in  the 
education  department  of  the  Center 
for  Birds  of  Prey  in  Awendaw.  S.C,  She 
trains  and  cares  for  residential  birds 
and  W'Orks  with  the  director  of  education 
in  presenting  educational  programs  to 
the  public, 

Brian  S.  Collie  '05  is  the  economic 
developer/count\  planner  for  Caswell 
County. 

Joanne  M.  Gold  '05  is  pursuing  a 

Doctor  of  Pharmacology  and  Master 
of  Business  Administration  at  the 
Medical  University  of  South  Carolina  in 
Charleston,  S,C. 

Kimi  Faxon  Hemingway  '05M  and 
Ashley  Talley  '07M  were  leatured 

readers  at  reception  and  book-signing  of 
the  new  anthology  Choice:  True  Stories  of 
Birth.  Contraception,  Infertility,  Adoption. 
Single  Parenthood,  and  Abortion- 
Derek  Huppmann  '05  was  commis- 
sioned on  March  30,  2007,  as  second 
lieutenant  following  completion  of  the 
Officer  Candidates  School  at  Marine 
Corps  Base,  Quantico,  Va. 

Lynn  Ingram  '05  published  her  first 
book,  Necessaiy  Things,  a  collection  of 
creative  non-fiction  essays. 

William  A.  Klinger  '05  received  a 
master's  degree  in  public  archaeology 
from  the  University  of  South  Florida, 

Stephanie  McCarn  '05  was  one 

of  three  first-year  teachers  selected  for 
Randolph  County  School's  Beginning 
Teacher  of  Excellence  Award. 

Megan  Roberts  '05  received  an 

honorable  mention  in  the  2007  N.C. 
Staie  Short  Stor)'  Contest,  Brenda  L, 
Smart  Fiction  Prize,  for  her  short 
stor>'  "Corners, '  With  her  work  'R  Like 
Me,"  she  was  one  of  10  finalists  m  the 
contest's  short  fiction  competition.  Her 
fiction  has  appeared  in  the  online  journal 
971Memi,  and  her  poetry  was  published 
in  the  journal  Albatross.  She  is  pursuing 
a  master's  degree  in  creative  writing  at 
East  Carolina  University, 

Candace  Williams  '07M  teaches 
third  grade  at  North  Topsail  Elementary, 
She  was  featured  in  the  Nov,  21,  2007 
issue  of  the  Topsail  Advertiser. 

Katherine  M.  Buell  '06  trained  in 
Niger  to  become  a  community  health 
education  Peace  Corps  volunteer. 
She  is  now  working  to  educate  locals 
about  better  sanitation,  nutrition  and 
health  practices,  the  transmission  and 
prevention  of  HIV/AIDS  and  other 
sexually  transmitted  diseases, 

Bree  Cottrell  '06  is  a  paralegal  with 
The  DiLeone  Law  Group,  PC  in  Raleigh. 

Hannah  Hayes  '06  was  named  the 
Softball  Coach  of  the  Year  in  Lumberton. 

Carl  Kennedy  '06  received  a 
full  scholarship  to  the  University  of 
Washington-Seattle  graduate  program 
that  trains  aspiring  professional  actors. 


U.S.  Army  National  Guard  Spc,  Andrew 
R.  Benton  '07  graduated  from  basic 
combat  training  at  Fort  Jackson  in 

Columbia,  S.C. 

Tilt'  Lost  Colonv.  a  documentary  by  Lisa 
Bertini  '07M.  was  shown  at  the  2007 
Cucalorus  Film  Festival  in  Wilmington. 
The  documentary  reveals  the  life  of  a 
family  in  Crusoe  Island,  an  area  known 
lor  its  suspicion  of  outsiders  and  subsis- 
tence living  along  the  Waccamaw  River. 

Micaela  Corlew  '07  was  crowned 
Miss  Black  Wilmington  USA  2008  by  the 
Miss  Black  NC  USA  organization, 

Spc  Philipp  T.  Eastman  '07 

graduated  from  Special  Forces  Candidate 
One-Station  Unit  Training  at  Fort 

Benning  in  Columbus,  Ga, 

Jennifer  Griggs  '07M  is  the  Ocala 

Gainesville  Media  online  director.  She 
is  in  charge  of  the  Star-Banners  online 
operations  and  serves  as  the  Gamesvillc 
Sun's  online  director, 

Jeffery  Horowitz  '07  plays  center 
jnd  powLT  lorward  lor  Hapoel  Holon  in 
Israels  Premier  League, 

Marc  W,  Matalavage  '07  took 
first  place  in  the  43rd  North  Carolina 
Open,  played  in  June  2007  at  Raleigh 
Country  Club 

Gregory  M.  Plow  '07  professed  vows 
to  become  a  Franciscan  Friar  on  July  20, 
2007.  On  Aug.  1 1 ,  2007,  he  was  ordained 
a  deacon  m  the  Catholic  Church. 

Anna  Raynor  '07  was  ranked  third 
in  the  United  States  in  the  javelin  throw 
by  Track  and  Field  Magazine  in  the  final 
rankings  of  2007.  She  achieved  her 
ranking  after  winning  the  Penn  Relays, 
finishing  fourth  at  the  NCAA  Champion- 
ships, third  at  the  United  Slates  Track 
and  Field  Association  Championships. 
Raynor  is  preparing  for  the  Olympic 
Trials  June  27-July  6  at  Hayward  Field  in 
Eugene.  Ore. 

Justin  M.  Williams  '07  is  training 
to  become  a  community  development 
volunteer  with  the  Peace  Corps. 

Craig  M.  Woolard  '07  performs  with 
his  father's  band,  Craig  Woolard  Band,  in 
the  Ktnston  area 

Joel  N.  Ashley  '91  and  Angie  T. 
Thompson  on  Scpl.  23,  2007 

Kirsten  Geiger  '92  and  Clement 

Michel  on  Sept.  29,  2007.  The  couple 
resides  Glenwood  Springs,  Colo. 

Lisa  D.  Pridgen  '93  and  Kenneth  D 

Rosscr  on  May  19,  2007, 

Gene  T.  Aman  '94  and  Kristel  M. 
Tripp  on  Oct.  20.  2007. 

Kevin  L.  Borum  '94  and  Heidi  A.  Sage 
on  Oct   h,  2007 

Shannon  C.  Davis  '94  and  Brian  E. 

Cruz  '96  on  April  14.  2007. 

Lisa  A.  Digby  '94  and  Drake  E.  Fox 
on  March  31,  2007 

Tara  A,  Howell  '94  and  Herbert  L 
Armwood  on  June  23,  2007. 

Jennifer  E.  Jordan  '94  and  William 

T,  McCuislon  on  May  26.  2007. 

Robert  A.  Warlick  '94  and  Jessica  N 
Humphrey  on  Sept   29,  2007. 


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27 


A  place  ^^ 
1       .  to  call 

their  own 


Charles  D.  Amsler  '83M  and  wife 
Margaret  O.  Amiser  '83M  have 
made  the  journey  of  a  hfetiine  together 
-  five  times! 

Now  when  Chuck  and  Maggie  return  to 
Antarctica  this  spring,  they  will  have  an 
island  to  call  their  own. 

The  U.S.  Board  on  Geographic  Names, 
which  pays  tribute  to  scientists  and 
explorers  who  have  devoted  their  tiine 
and  efforts  to  uncover  the  continent, 
recently  honored  the  Amslers  for  their 
work  in  the  area  by  naming  an  island 
alter  them. 

Despite  their  near  30  years  of  focus  in 
the  area,  the  Amslers  were  both  amazed 
and  humbled  by  the  honor. 

The  1.3-mile-long  Amsler  Island  lies 
between  Loudwater  Cove  and  Arthur 
Harbor  near  Anvers  Island. 

A  marine  algal  ecophysiologist  and 
chemical  ecologist.  Chuck  is  also  an 


expert  of  Antarctic  marcoalgae.  He  has 
been  on  11  expeditions  to  Antarctica 
since  his  first  trip  m  1985. 

Maggie  was  the  pioneer  of  the  family, 
however,  making  her  first  trip  in  1979. 
Fifteen  more  expeditions  followed  for 
Maggie,  an  invertebrate  zoologist  with  a 
focus  on  crustaceans. 

Amsler  Island  was  close  to  the  couple's 
hearts  long  before  it  bore  their  name. 

The  couple  was  nearly  always  based  at 
Palmer  Station,  a  long-term  ecological 
research  study  center,  which  was  orig- 
inally located  on  what  is  now  Amsler 
Island.  It  has  smce  moved  to  the  nearby 
Anvers  Island,  where  the  couple  traveled 
in  Februars^  to  continue  their  work  m  the 
chemical  ecology  of  marine  organisms. 

Among  UNCWs  first  graduate  students  in 
the  biology  program.  Chuck  and  Maggie 
attribute  part  of  their  success  to  their  lime 
in  Wilmington. 


Chuck  and  Maggie  Amsler  are  pictured  in 
a  cove  at  Amsler  Island,  a  1 .3  mile  island  in 
Antarctica  named  for  them  because  of  their 
extensive  research  on  the  southernmost 
continent.  Bill  Baker/University  of  South  Florida 


She  is  thankful  for  the  opportunity  the 
school  gave  her  to  make  her  second 
Antarctic  trip.  "We  would  not  be  here 
without  that  step  in  our  lives."  Maggie 
now  utilizes  her  degree  as  a  research  asso- 
ciate in  the  Department  of  Biology  at  the 
University  of  Alabama  at  Birminghain. 

Chuck,  now  a  professor  in  the  same 
department,  added.  "What  I  learned 
at  UNCW  has  helped  me  so  many 
ways  in  n\\  research  and  how  1  teach 
mv  students." 


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AMSLER      ISLAND 


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ALUMNOTES 


Inger  Dickens  '95  and  Michael 
Singlctan-  on  Oct.  20,  2007 

Stephany  S.  Schutte  '95  and  James 

E.  Graf  Lin  July  7,  2007   The  couple 
resides  in  Leiand 

Ashley  L.  Thompson  '95  and 

Jennifer  A.  Hawkins  on  July  7,  2007. 

Kent  D.  Vaughan  '95  and  Vera  L. 

MacConncIl  on  Nov.  3,  2007. 

Todd  D.  Barbee  '96  and  Susanna  C 

Shellcv  on  .-Vug.  4,  2007. 

Elizabeth  M.  Adams  '97  and 

Stephen  G.  Marchitcllo  on  May  6.  2007 

Kia  A.  Hendrix  '97  and  Jon  A 

Countess  on  Dec.  9.  2006. 

Gina  Might  '97  and  ThomasJ 
Sheridan  on  Sept.  22,  2007.  Gina  is 
the  senior  director  of  marketing  and 
visual  communications  for  the  Charlotte 
Regional  Visitors  .Authority 

Mark  D.  Byington  '98  and  Christina 

M   Masters  on  May  18,  2007 

Martin  K.  Green  III  '98  and  Mai^-  C. 
Rouse  on  June  2,  2007. 

Louis  J.  Scarpitti  '98 

and  Lisa  F.  Lingle  on  Sept    15,  2007 

Theodore  J.  Thornton  '98  and 
Laura  R.  Bailey  '02  on  |une  23,  2007. 

Kristen  L.  Ellegood  '99  and  Michael 
W  Shoffner  on  July  2 1 ,  2007. 

Kristin  M.  Miller  '99  and  David  T 
Hall  on  May  19.  2007 

Suzanna  L.  Stogner  '99  and  \\  illiam 
R  West  on  June  23.  2007 

Sena  Allen  '00  and  Christian 
Preziosi  '98M  on  Oct    13,  2007   Sena 
is  a  health  service  coordinator  with 
Life  Line  Screening,  and  Christian  is 
employed  by  Land  Management  Group 

Holly  N.  Jones  '00  and  William  M. 
Owens  '03  on  June  23,  2007. 

Carolyn  M.  Link  '00  and  Brad  R 
Williams  on  Oct.  6.  2007. 

Leah  J.  Osborne  '00  and  Jason  j 

Deans  on  Cict.  13,  2007. 

Aaron  P.  Ward  '00  and  Natalie  S. 
BIythe  '02  on  April  3,  2007. 

Elizabeth  T.  Adams  '01  and  Warren 
S.  DuBoseon  May  U.  2007. 

Amy  E.  Berrier  '01  and  Cameron  J 

Murchison  on  Oct.  0,  2007. 

Lakesha  R.  Hatcher  '01  and 

Lenwood  O.  Golden  Jr.  on  July  7,  2007. 

Rebecca  Heine  '01  and  Michael 
Summcrlot  on  July  28,  2007.  Rebecca 
teaches  in  Orange  County  Public  Schools 
in  Florida. 

Thomas  L.  Miller  '01  and  Sarah  E 
Cox  on  July  14,  2007. 

David  T.  Myers  '01  and  Emily  D 
Nimmo  on  April  14,  2007. 

Elizabeth  S.  Perry  '01  and  Nathan  A 

Anderson  on  July  28,  2007. 

John  D.  Riggle  '01  and  Melissa  L 
Franchi  on  May  19,  2007. 

Katie  E.  Rushing  '01  and  Robert  C 
Tennant  onjune  16,  2007. 

Rebecca  L.  Sandy  '01  and  Timothy 
R  Carroll  on  April  28.  2007 

Logan  G.  Sharpe  '01  and  Sarah  R 
Clark  on  Oct.  6,  2007. 


Amy  L.  Stack  '01  and  Charles  R 
Jenkins  Jr.  onjune  30,  2007 

William  R.  Taylor  '01  and  Suzanne 
M-  Channels  on  June  23.  2007 

Jana  E.  Tribble  '01  and  Gavin  i 

Jones  on  April  28,  2007. 

Karen  E.  Vause  '01  and  Frank  E 
Beaty  IV  on  Aug  4.  2007. 

Larry  B.  Ward  Jr.  '01  and  Kara  R 
Guzman  on  Oct   20,  2007 

Amy  C.  Wiggs  '01  and  Christopher 
L  Roberts  on  Dec   9,  2000 

Casey  L.  Alton  '02  and  Jonathan  T 
Cape  on  Apr.  29,  2007 

Jacqueline  8.  Armstrong  '02  and 

Eric  A.  Dale  onjune  2.  2007 

Ryan  M.  Autry  '02  and  Jennifer 
Sheffield  on  July  21,  2007. 

Laura  R.  Bailey  '02  and  Theodore 
J.  Thornton  '98  on  |une  23.  2007 

Julie  M.  Burch  '02  and  Darren  N 

Hoover  on  Apr  28.  2007. 

Jamie  L.  Brill  '02  and  Joshua  G 

Smith  on  June  30.  2006 

Grady  S.  Carpenter  III  '02  and 

Whilncv  M    Lee  Oil  Sept   22,  2007. 

Prudence  A.  Carver  '02  and  Kevin 

P  Evancic  on  .Aug    1  I.  2007 

Daniel  M.  Govoni  '02  and  Lilhan  E 
Thomas  on  No\'  3,  2007 

Amanda  M.  Hodges  '02  and 

Nicholas  A.  Nichols  on  Sept.  29.  2007. 

Laura  K.  Howe  '02  and  Bryan  T 
Hurdle  on  Oct.  6,  2007. 

Jeffery  T.  Horton  '02  and  Jessica  A 
Kley  on  Nov.  3,  2007. 

David  J.  Hughes  '02  and  Margaret  S 

Barn.-  on  Oct  6.  2007 

Cortney  L.  Johnson  '02  ami  Bradley 
A.  Shallow  '03  on  Ocl    I  3.  2007 

Leslie  A.  Lingafeldt  '02  and  Joshua 
C.  Pennington  on  Mav  12.  2007. 

Krista  R.  Long  '02  and  Taylor  L. 
Jones  on  June  2  V  2007 

Shannon  C.  Long  '02  and 
Nicholas  M.  Benson  IV  '02  on 

April  21.  2007. 

Tiffany  Wilkinson  '02  and  David 

VanDeventer  on  .Nov  24.  2007.  Tiffany 
is  a  pharmaceutical  representative 
with  Roche. 

Melody  J.  Pruitt  '02  and  Richard  E 
Vieth  on  July  20,  2007. 

Kristen  A.  Ray  '02  and  Robert  A 
Carter  Jr.  on  Aug   25,  2007. 

Jennifer  Reid  '02  and  Terry  S. 
Scholar  '01  on  April  14.  2007.  She  is 
a  sales  analyst  with  Parata  Systems,  and 
he  is  an  environmental  scientist  with 
Eastern  Research  Group  They  reside 
in  Raleigh. 

Olivia  C.  Rouse  '01,  '02M  and 

Christopher  C.  Hutto  on  July  14,  2007. 
Olivia  is  the  club  controller  with  Toll 
Brothers  Inc.  They  reside  in  Beaufort.  S,C. 

Shannon  E.  Taylor  '02  and  Roland 
K.  Collins  onjune  23.  2007. 

Tom  J.  Vaughn  III  '02  and  Susan  M 
Hume  onjune  9.  2007. 

Carrie  J.  Warwick  '02  and  Ray  S. 
Parker  '03  on  Sept    30.  2007 


Mary  E.  Bell  '03  and  Courtney  A 

Di\on  on  Ocl    13.  2007 

Blake  A.  Blackwell  '03  and  Lindsey 
B.  Holloman  on  Sepl    15.  2007. 

Jessica  B.  Boone  '03  and  Chadwick 

D.  Johnson  '03  on  Oci  o.  2007. 

Cheri  E.  Boyette  '03  and  Adam  L. 
Van  Cleave  '03  on  July  7,  2007, 

Laura  E.  Burns  '03  and  David  E. 
Blake  on  June  30,  2007 

John  S.  Coleman  '03  and  Ashley  E 
Raynor  on  Oct   27,  2007 

Jonathan  R.  Dengler  '03  and 

.Amanda  L.  Ward  on  Nov  3,  2007. 

Kristi  L.  Dollar  '03  and  William  J 
Oder  on  June  9,  2007. 

Jeffrey  S.  Millard  '03  and  Amanda  S 

Fuhrnun  on  April  28.  2007 

Hilary  B.  Gaskill  '03  and  Richard  T. 
Brindley  on  April  14,  2007. 

Timothy  R.  Griesbauer  '03  and 

Hannah  A    Mans.ui  on  |une  23.  2007 

Amy  R.  Muggins  '03  and  Shane  N. 

Buck '03  on  Sept    15,2007 

Erin  M.  Justice  '03  and  Joseph  Harris 

on  Sepl    15,  2007 

Jessica  R.  Killoran  '03  and  Bret  C 
Brinkmann  III  on  |une  16,  2007. 

Allison  F.  Lee  '03  and  Jason  E 

Godwin  on  Oct   0,  2007 

Sarah  E.  Mayberry  '03  and  Jeremy 
R.  Scott  on  May  27.  2007. 

Mary  K.  McNulty  '03  and  William 

E.  Humphries  '02  on  Aug.  4.  2007 

Susan  L.  Neese  '03  and  Marc  W. 

Blackwelder  Jr  on  Nov  17,  2007. 

Kimberley  A.  Peoples  '03  and 

Richard  C   Mangum  on  June  9,  2007. 

Kenzie  E.  Pusser  '03  and  Brett  E 

loncs  on  .Aug  4.  2007 

Bonnie  R.  Rich  '03  and  Jeremy  P 
Ferguson  onjune  23.  2007. 

Stephanie  A.  Ross  '03  and  Britton 
R.  Williams  '03  on  Oct   20,  2007 

Michael  A.  Shusko  '03  and  Enka  J 
Lcichl  on  Oct   21.  2006. 

Quandra  V.  Smith  '03  and  Michael 

Giles  on  Aug    11,  2007. 

Mary  C.  Vinson  '03  and  Scott  M 
Chestnult  on  .Aug.  4.  2007 

Ellen  C.  White  '03  and  Steven  D 
Ha)'nie  on  May  6,  2007. 

Meredith  A.  Whitmore  '03  and 

Richard  W.  larrell  onjune  30,  2007, 

Jamie  A.  Worley  '03  and  Jason  E 
Gallegos  on  April  14,  2007. 

Carole  C.  Yoder  '03  and  Alan  B 

Willis  on  Sepl   22.  2007 

Emily  L.  Zaiar  '03  and  Michael  J. 
Baucom  '03  on  Sept    22,  2007. 

Mandi  R.  Campbell  '04  and  Paul  D 
Campbell  111  on  July  14,  2007. 

Jamie  M.  Cannon  '04  and  Robert  W 
Green  im  .Aug  4.  2007. 

Tiffany  H.  Edwards  '04  and  Jarrett 

W  Purdy  onjune  2,  2007, 

Katie  C.  Fancher  '04  and  Ronald  E 

Raganjr.  on  Sept.  8,  2007. 


Cynthia  L.  George  '04  and  Joseph 
M   Ruflin  on  Ocl   o.  2007 

Cornelia  V.  Grose  '04  and  Sean  D. 
Ruttkay  '04  on  |ulv  29,  2007 

Courtney  B.  Jenkins  '04  and 

Ellsworth  R  Gaskill  III  on  May  12,  2007. 

Melissa  A.  Kempler  '04  and 

Geoffrev  B   Nau  on  June  16,  2007. 

Crawford  B.  MacKethan  III  '04 

and  lenniler  N.  Gar\e\  on  Oct   13,  2007 

Cassie  D.  McPherson  '04  and 

TiinLUh\  \\   Hoflman  onjune  24.  2007. 

Bryan  R.  Pair  '04  and  Nichole  L. 

Moore  on  Sept   22,  2007 

Ashley  B.  Petway  '04  and  Travis  B 
Strongjr.  on  Oct.  13.  2007. 

Ryan  B.  Price  '04  and  Courtney  R 
Jones  on  Oct.  6,  2007. 

Leslie  N.  Scott  '04  and  Justin  G. 
Boyd  on  Oct    I  3.  2007 

Laura  M.  Towery  '04  and  Matthew 
Z   Capps  on  Sepl    15.2007 

Ashley  R.  Williamson  '04  and  Corey 
M.  Swinson  '05  on  Mav  20,  2007 

Lauren  M.  Ariansen  '05  and 

Marshall  C    Evans  111  on  Ocl   27,  2007. 

Julia  A.  Beavan  '05  and  Wilham  T 

Pardue  on  Aug.  II.  2007. 

Nicole  M.  Berger  '05  and  Steven  B 

Kellvon  April  21,  2t)07, 

John  C.  Bigwood  '05  and  Kira  S 
Collins  on  May  12,  2007 

Shannon  D.  Byrd  '05  and  Lonnie  W 
Gordon  on  July  7,  2007 

Bridget  Germana  '05,  '07M  and 

Chrislopher  Wells  onjune  10.  2006 
Bridget  is  an  assistant  editor  with 
Jonathan  Wood  and  Associates.  They 
reside  in  Fair  Lawn,  N  J 

Melissa  A.  Goskolka  '05  and 
Benjamin  C.  Stikeleather  '06  on 

July  21,  2007 

Stacey  L.  Hedrick  '05  and  Cole  D 
Conner  on  June  23,  2007. 

Heather  K.  Hill  '05  and  Christopher 
W  Cole  on  Ocl.  6,  2007. 

Amy  E.  Johnson  '05  and  Jason  S 

Blount  on  Ocl   27.  2007 

Tracy  R.  Johnson  '05  and  Miles  B 

Hall  on  |une  23.  2007 

Ashley  E.  Little  '05  and  David  L. 
Mills  '06  on  Mav  5,  2007. 

Justin  M.  Long  '05M  and  Kalhryn  E 
Bangert  on  M.iy  19.  2007. 

Joseph  R.  Lynch  '05  and  Elizabeth 
K.  Waller  on  Ocl  6,  2007 

Tina  L.  Marburger  '05M  and  Ted 

J.  Hawkins  on  .April  21,  2007.  Tina  is  a 
senior  property  accountant  with  Centro 
Properties  Group  in  Wilmington. 

Lindsay  E.  Miller  '05  and  Lt  Chris- 
topher M    Daniels  on  Aug.  5.  2007. 

Ginny  C.  Moore  '05  and  Timothy  R 

Boyer  on  May  26.  2007. 

Emily  D.  Morton  '05  and  Robert  A. 
Krause  on  Oct   20.  2007. 

Kathryn  T.  Mueller  '05  and  Daniel 
R.  Sausman  on  Aug.  5.  2007.  Kathrym  is 
a  radiochemist  with  Progress  Energy. 

Tracy  L.  Smith  '05  and  Thomas  B 
Langslon  on  Sept,  22,  2007. 


SPRING  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


29 


Embracing  a 
diverse  ufe 

UNCW  INSPIRES 

ONE  SEAHAWK  TO 

SPREAD  HER  WINGS 

ACROSS  THE  WORLD 

by. 


Adrien  Lopez's  '02  heart  beat 

feverishly  as  she  took  her  seat  in  front 
of  more  than  400  representatives  from 
79  countries. 

She  wondered:  "Were  these  seasoned 
government  delegates  secretly 
questioning  why  a  North  American 
'gringa'  was  representing  Chile? 
Were  they  asking  each  other  why  a 
27-year-old  was  facilitating  a  panel 
discussion  on  global  policy?"  After 
a  brief  moment  of  reflection,  Lopez's 
anxiety  was  replaced  with  excitement. 
She  sat  up  straight  and  leaned  into  the 
microphone  with  confidence.  After  all, 
she  was  a  Seahawk. 

Lopez's  road  to  representing  the  Labour 
Ministry  of  the  Chilean  government 
as  a  development  coordinator  for  the 
International  Standards  Organization's 
(ISO)  Social  Responsibility  (SR) 
initiative  has  been  one  paved  with  teal. 

"UNCW  inspired  me  to  be  a  global 
activist.  From  working  with  UNCW 
Global  Serve  in  Nicaragua  where 
more  than  12,000  had  been  killed 
by  Hurricane  Mitch,  to  membership 
with  the  NAACP,  to  befriending 
students  from  around  the  world  in 
the  International  House,  the  space 
the  university  allowed  for  growth  and 
discussion  made  me  wonder  how  I 
could  make  a  difference  early  on," 
said  Lopez. 

Eager  to  explore  life  outside  of  the 
United  States,  in  2000  the  communi- 
cation studies  major  studied  abroad  in 
her  grandfather's  native  Spain.  Lopez 
highlights  the  trip  as  a  "priceless  expe- 
rience that  made  me  realize  anything 
is  possible." 

On  returning  to  the  mainland,  the 
self-proclaimed  "leadership  nerd"  was 
elected  as  the  2001-02  UNCW  Siudcnt 
Government  Association  (SGA) 
president.  Lopez's  belief  that  "part  of 
affecting  change  is  valuing  diversity 
of  all  types"  permcaled  her  leadership 
and  helped  her  earn  a  2004-05  Rotary- 
Ambassadorial  Scholarship  to  Chile's 
Alberto  Hurtado  University 

Wilmington  Rotarian  aiul  2005-07 
UNCW  Foundation  Board  chairman 
Russell  La  Belle  nolcil,  ".Adrien  stood 
out  when  she  applied  to  be  a  Rotary 
Scholar  because  of  her  compassion  lor 


mankind  and  her  desire  to  promote 
understanding.  As  her  sponsor,  1  could 
not  be  more  proud." 

While  pursing  a  master's  degree  in 
social  ethics  and  human  development 
in  Chile,  Lopez  organized  "Gringas 
por  (for)  Bachelet"  (GPB),  a  grassroots 
campaign  for  the  election  of  female 
candidate  Michelle  Bachelet  to  the 
Chilean  presidency. 

On  the  same  day  Lopez  celebrated 
Bachelets  historic  victory,  an 
enthusiastic  conversation  with  a 
Chilean  official  about  social  change 
opened  the  door  to  her  role  as  a  Chilean 
advisor  to  the  development  of  ISO 
26000,  an  international  standard  aimed 
at  providing  guidelines  for  SR. 

Scheduled  for  release  in  2010,  the 
voluntary  initiative  aims  to  provide 
guidance  on  international  best  practices 
related  to  the  environment,  human 
rights  and  labor,  organizational 
governance,  consumer  relations 
and  society  development.  Various 
organizations  from  the  global 
community,  including  national 
governments,  will  create  and  implement 
SR  standards  Lopez  noted  "could  make 
a  huge  impact  on  the  world." 

In  less  than  a  year,  Lopez  has  traveled 
to  five  countries,  assisted  with  the 
writing  of  SR  policy  and  participated  in 
multiple  international  panels. 

"1  am  not  surprised  .Adrien  has  become 
a  bicultural  individual  and  bridged 
countries.  She  values  serving  all  people, 
and  she  is  just  the  kind  of  person  you 
never  forget,"  said  UNCW  International 
Programs  English-as-a-second  language 
coordinator  Maike  Walbiecht. 

Lopez  said,  "We  are  more  than  just 
the  borders  of  our  countr)^  We  cannot 
li\e  by  fear.  We  must  step  outside  of 
our  comfort  zones  to  experience  new 
possibilities. 

'I  ,im  so  proud  \\  hen  I  bump  into 
other  alums  in  Latin  America.  It  is 
clear  L'NCW  is  creating  truly  globally- 
minded  people." 

Lo|iez  is  organizing  a  network  of 
L'NCW  alumni  m  Latin  .America.  For 
more  inlonnalion  on  these  efforts  and 
.Adnen's  .uhenlures.  \  isit:  adrienchile. 
blogspot.com  or  seahawksouth- 
america.blogspot.com 


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ALUMNOTES 


Megan  T.  Waller  '05  and  Benjamin 
G.  Bynum  on  June  16,  2007. 

Blair  K.  Waters  '05  and  Stephen  T 

Diekinson  on  Sepl,  22.  2007. 

Tiffanni  Y.  Whitlow  '05  and  Gerald 

VV.  Speight  on  May  12.  2007. 

Tiffany  L.  Williams  '05  and  Adam  B 
Murphy  on  June  16,  2007 

William  R.  Wilson  '05M  and  Sarah 
E.  Edwards  June  9,  2007.  William 
joined  Hughes  Pittman  &  Gupton,  LPP 
auditing  practice. 

Rachel  D.  Allen  '06  and  Jeffrey  A. 

Day  '06  on  July  21.  2007. 

Ashley  N.  Batts  '06  and  Daniel  N. 
SarviS  '06  on  Nov.  24,  2007. 

Nicole  L.  Bitonti  '06  and  Derrick 
T.  King  '06  on  Oel.  13,  2007. 

Jonathan  W.  Brady  '06M  and 

Lindsey  E.  Wilkins  on  Aug.  25,  2007. 

Caroline  K.  Brock-Blick  '06  and 

Jeffrey  J   Blick  on  May  26,  2007 

Melissa  S.  Bucci  '06  and  Steven 
A.  Fallis  '04  on  Oct   6,  2007 

Michelle  E.  Cox  '06  and  Andrew 
J.  Peters  '05  on  July  14,  2007. 

Marissa  C.  DeLeo  '06  and 
Christopher  B.  Whitehurst  '00 

on  July  14,  2007. 

Janna  E.  Dinkins  '06  and  Justin 
L.  Heady  '06  on  May  5,  2007. 

Crystal  N.  Ellis  '06  and  Ivey  C. 
Peterson  on  April  28,  2007, 

Nicole  H.  Fennell  '06  and  Steven  C 
Underwood  on  June  23,  2007. 

Ashley  D.  Haislet  '06  and  Ezra  D 
Elhson  March  17.  2007. 

Mindy  L.  Hill  '06  and  Derek  S 
Brewer  on  June  16,  2007. 

Sarah  B.  Jenkins  '06  and  Bracken 
R.  Gentry' on  July  28,  2007. 

Jennifer  D.  Miller  '06  and  Adam  W 
Groee  on  May  19,  2007. 

Jamie  L.  Plummer  '06  and  Michael 
L.  Groom  on  Aug  4,  2007. 

Vickie  S.  Putnam  '06  and  Stuart 
T.  Wall  '04,  '05M  on  May  10,  2007 

Chad  C.  Raynor  '06  and  Meagan  L 
DailonSept.  15,  2007. 

Kathryn  E.  Riddle  '06  and  William 
M.  Downer  '04  on  March  17,  2007. 

Lisa  P.  Shivar  '06  and  Wesley  R 
Smith  on  Aug.  4,  2007. 

Ashley  M.  Smith  '06  and  Ezekiel  R 
Vaughn  on  May  5,  2007. 

Heather  R.  Staton  '06  and 
Christopher  J.  Colomb  '07  on 

Aug.  11.  2007. 

Stephen  C.  Tilson  '06  and 

Stephanie  R.  Beeler  on  Oct.  6,  2007. 

Heather  A.  Atkinson  '07  and  Travis 
W.  Smith  on  May  26,  2007. 

Robert  M.  Boyd  '07  and  Andrea  R. 
Gonzalez  on  June  2,  2007. 

Ashley  Budrys  '07  and  Stuart 
Johnson  on  Aug.  4,  2007. 

Rebecca  A.  Dassau  '07  and  Lucas 
D.  Grant  on  July  7,  2007. 

Allison  S.  Dorsey  '07  and  Joshua 
J.  Kennedy  '07  on  June  16,  2007. 


Dustin  L.  Efird  '07  and  Carrie  A. 
Sehastian  on  June  23,  2007. 

Lauren  C.  Hartford  '07  and  David 
A.  Hill  onJune9,  2007. 

Cierra  L.  Heath  '07  and  Joshua  L 
Dunham  on  June  16,  2007. 

Courtney  M.  Hill  '07  and  Kevin  B. 
Brown  '04  on  Oct.  14,  2007 

Jessica  M.  Ingland  '07  and  Daniel 
L.  Joyner  '05  on  July  7,  2007. 

Dana  E.  Jennings  '07  and  Michael 
A.  Laymon  '06  on  Oct  27,  2007 

Britni  E.  Journey  '07  and  Dustin  B, 
Rogers  on  May  19,  2007. 

Karen  L.  Kearns  '07  and  Jeremy  L 
Bailey  on  Aug.  18,  2007, 

Janie  A.  McGregor  '07  and 
Timothy  M.  McAuliffe  '07  on  June 

16,  2007. 

Emily  J.  Norris  '07  and  Arthur  W. 
Miller  III  '07  on  Sept   29,  2007 

Jamie  E.  O'Brien  '07  and  Barrett  T 
Davis  on  May  26,  2007 

Amanda  B.  Peay  '07  and  Marcus  D 
Rau.  Jr.  on  July  14,  2007. 

Georgia  M.  Phillips  '07  and  Nathan 

J.  Farrior  on  Apr.  21,  2007. 

Nathan  E.  Scott  '07  and  Amber  M 
Ehlersonjunc  2,  2007 

Mary  E.  Suber  '07  and  MichaelJ, 
Barts  on  June  16,  2007. 

Katie  J.  Till  '07  and  Matthew  L. 
Bork  '06  on  Oct.  20,  2007. 

Kathryn  L.  Walser  '07  and  Chris- 
topher K.  Little  on  May  26,  2007. 

Holly  D.  Williams  '07  and  Charles  L 
Moody  Jr.  on  Nov  10,  2007. 


To  Kim  Howard  Gardner  '84  and 

her  husband  Geri,  a  daughter,  Karesten 
Rae,  on  Jan.  14,  2007,  Kim  is  a  project 
manager  with  Alfred  Williams  and  Co. 
in  Nashville,  Tenn. 

To  Phillip  C.  '93  and  Chlstina 
Pino-Marina  Hughey  '93.  a 

daughter,  Katherine  Elizabeth,  on 
Sept.  21,  2007.  Phillip  graduated  with 
a  Master  in  Public  Administration  in 
June  2007  from  Harvard  University's 
John  E  Kennedy  School  of  Government 
and  is  the  deputy  general  counsel  of 
the  Federal  Election  Commission  in 
Washington,  DC. 

To  Scott  R.  '93  and  Heide 
Kalinowski  Tierney  '93,  a  daughter 

Call,  on  Sept.  7,  2007   The  athletic 
director  at  Palos  Heights  Schools,  Scott 
is  a  basketball  referee  for  Division  II 
and  111  basketball  for  three  Chicago- 
area  conferences. 

To  Patricia  Busby  O'Shaughnessy 

'94  and  her  husband  Andrew,  a  daughter, 
Lillian  Ruth,  on  July  26.  2007.  They 
reside  in  New  York  City. 

To  Becky  Wolf  Marks  '96  and 

her  husband  Jamie,  a  daughter,  Riley 
Jeanne,  on  Dec.  4,  2007.  Becky  is  the 
franchise  sales  coordinator  with  Au  Bon 
Pain.  They  reside  in  Cambridge,  Mass. 

To  Devon  Jones  Mann  '96  and  her 

husband  Morgan,  a  daughter,  Hollis 
Catherine,  on  April  20,  2007.  Devon 
teaches  biology  at  the  College  of  Lake 
County.  They  reside  in  Grayslake,  III. 


To  Jennifer  Davis  Gunter  '97  and 

her  husband,  Robert,  a  son,  Robbie,  on 
April  10,  2007,  Jennifer  is  the  director 
ofin-home  care  with  AssistedCare  Inc. 
in  Leiand, 

To  Evan  J.  Kelly  '97  and  his  wife 
JoAnn,  a  daughter,  Teagan  Elyse,  on 
April  10,  2007.  Evan  anchors  the  6 
and  10  p.m.  news  broadcasts  at  KYMA 
Channel  11  in  Yuma.  Ariz 

To  Thomas  '98  and  Allison  Long 

Gale  '98,  a  daughter,  Laura  Kathryn,  on 
Sept.  1  1,  2007.  Tom  is  a  broker/realtor 
with  Coldweli  Banker  Sea  Coast  Realty. 
Allison  is  an  eighth  grade  English  teacher 
at  Leiand  Middle  School. 

To  Michael  J.  '99  and  Sarah 
Thomas  Haithcock  '98,  a  daughter, 
Liza  Kate,  on  Aug   29,  2007.  Sarah  is  a 
registered  nurse  at  Duke  Hospital,  and 
Michael  is  a  computer  programmer  with 
SYSRAD  They  reside  in  Raleigh. 

To  Olivia  Goode  McGarry  '98  and 

her  husband  Brian,  a  sun,  Charlie,  on 
July  27,  2007. 

To  Tommy  '99  and  Jackie  Roberts 

Casey  '03,  a  daughter,  Claire  Leigh, 
on  April  5,  2007.  Tommy  is  a  math 
instructor  at  Cape  Fear  Community 
College,  and  Jackie  is  a  certihed  public 
accountant  v\'ith  MeGladrey  &  Pullen 

To  Chad  '00  and  Andrea  Aitken- 
Sprague  Corbin  '99,  a  son,  Ryan 
Chase,  on  Jul\-  13,  2007.  Chad  is  opera- 
tions manager  at  Ferguson  Enterprises 
in  Jacksonville,  Fla.  A  former  teacher, 
Andrea  is  now  a  stay-at-home  mom 

To  Andrew  '00  and  Andrea  Davis 
Quirk  '99,  a  daughter,  Addison  Grace 
on  July  24,  2007.  Andrea  is  a  social 
worker  with  the  Onslow  County 
Department  of  Social  Services. 

To  Elizabeth  Hayes  Gould  '00  and 

her  husband  Mark,  a  son,  Bennett,  on 
Aug.  3,  2007.  Elizabeth  received  a  Master 
of  Education  degree  from  UNC  Chapel 
Hill  and  is  a  kindergarten  teacher  in  the 
Alamance-Burlington  School  System. 

To  Laura  Lineback  Balow  '00 

and  her  husband  Edward,  a  son,  Kyle 
Edward  on  July  25,  2007.  They  reside  in 
Baltimore,  Md. 

To  Andrew  A.  Monteith  '00  and  his 

wife  Kristen,  a  daughter,  Corinne  Rachael 
on  May  19,  2007. 

To  Shannon  T.  Koons  '00  and  his 

wife  Rene,  a  daughter,  Nora  Mae,  on 
Nov  13,  2006. 

To  Susan  English  Ross  '00  and  her 

husband  Andrew,  a  son,  Connor  Andrew, 
on  Oct.  15,  2007,  Susan  is  the  manager  of 
Value  Rx  Pharmacy  in  the  Piggly  Wiggly 
in  Warsaw, 

To  Joseph  C.  '01  and  Ashley 

Wilson  Filice  '00,  a  son,  Anthony  Paul 
II  on  Oct.  4,  2006.  Joseph  is  a  regional 
sales  representative  with  Reliance 
Standard.  They  reside  in  Orlando,  Fla. 

To  William  T.  '00  and  Molly  M. 
Connell  Scarborough  '00,  a  son, 

Tyler  William,  on  Oct.  19,  2007   Molly  is 
a  science  teacher  at  West  Warwick  Public 
School,  and  William  is  employed  by 
Fidelity  Investments. 

To  Tamika  Jenkins  Rice  '01  and  her 

husband  Marc  E.,  a  son,  Grady  Ehren,  on 
Oct.  13,  2007.  Tamika  is  a  staff  attorney 
with  Legal  Aid  of  North  Carolina. 


To  Tabitha  Carter  Dickerson'02 

and  her  husband  James,  a  daughter, 
Kanidyn  Noel,  on  June  15,  2007.  Tabitha 
is  an  English  teacher  at  Jacksonville 
High  School. 

To  Garrett  Droege  '02  and  Abbey 

Wade  '03  a  son,  Henr^'  Ryan,  on 
Dee  8,  2007.  Garrett  is  an  advisor  with 
the  JJ  Wade  Agency  and  had  a  role  in  a 
Tylenol  commercial  for  NASCAR.  They 
reside  in  Davidson. 

To  Samantha  Donald  Thompson 

'02  and  her  husband  Todd,  a  son,  Kaleb 
Michael,  on  Aug,  15,  2007,  Samantha  is 
a  pre-kindergarten  teacher  with  Duplin 
Count}'  Schools. 

To  Matthew  '98  and  Heather 
Lankford  Whit  '02M,  a  son,  Matthew 
Cohon,  on  JuK'  29,  2006.  Matthew  is 
manager  of  global  distribution  with 
Gla.xoSmithKline. 

To  Brandi  Shortt  Milam  '05  and 

her  husband  Johnny,  a  daughter,  Gracie 
Michelle,  on  Aug   25,  2007. 

To  Katie  M.  Jacobs  '06  and  her 

husband  Harold,  a  daughter,  Sophia 
Ruth,  on  Oct.  27.  2007. 


Deaths 

H.  Douglas  Sessoms  '50  died 
Feb.  12,  2008. 

Marshall  Hamilton  '67  died  Dec  5, 
2007 


Friends 


Doretha  McKnight  Stone,  senior 
level  coordinator  and  the  interim 
associate  dean  in  the  School  of  Nursing, 
diedjuly  21.  2007. 

Claude  Farrell,  retired  professor  of 
economics  in  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business,  died  Feb.7,  2008. 

Boyd  Robison,  business  counselor 
with  the  Small  Business  and  Technology 
Development  Center,  died  Jan.  27,  2008. 

Frank  Capra  (1934-2007) 
The  UNCW  community  was  lost  a  friend 
and  colleague  Dec.  19,  2007,  with  the 
passing  of  Frank  Capra  Jr.,  a  film  industr)' 
leader  and  a  successful  champion  for 
film-making  in  North  Carolina. 

As  president  of  EUE  Screen  Gems 
Studios,  Capra  helped  found  the  LINCW 
film  studies  program  and  served  as  a 
distinguished  visiting  professor.  He 
received  an  honorary  doctorate  from 
the  university  in  1999  and  was  named 
Citizen  of  the  Year  by  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  in  2007. 

"Frank  was  always  generous  with  his 
time  and  with  his  ideas,  whether  it  was 
teaching,  advising  students  or  serving 
on  numerous  university  boards.  He 
wanted  our  students  to  be  successful 
and  to  become  part  of  a  strong,  thriving 
film  industry  in  North  Carolina.  He 
will  be  greatly  missed."  said  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo. 

In  his  memory,  the  Wilmington  film 
community  along  with  the  Department  of 
Film  Studies  created  the  Frank  Capra  Jr 
Film  Studies  Scholarship.  Contributions 
to  the  scholarship  fund  can  be  made  by 
contacting  Maria  Rice-Evans  in  UNCWs 
Division  for  University  Advancement. 


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On  the  cover. 

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Kenan  House,  home  of  UNCW's 
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three  original  buildings  on  campus,  exemplifies  the  modified  Georgian  architectural  style  that 
defines  the  UNO  Wilmington  campus.  (See  story  on  page  16.) 


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Unlimited  potential.  Those  two  words  describe  our  students,  our  faculty  and  staff,  as  well  as 
the  future  of  the  University  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington. 

If  you  haven't  been  to  see  us  in  soine  time,  our  beautiful  campus  is  better  than  ever.  In  the 
past  four  years,  we  built  or  renovated  14  buildings,  and  those  are  just  the  projects  on  our  main 
campus.  Importantly,  we  have  designed  the  new  additions  to  fit  within  the  classic,  Georgian 
architectural  style  that  defines  UNCW  (see  feature,  page  16).  We  just  completed  a  new  operations 
building  at  the  Center  for  Marine  Science,  and  we  will  break  ground  this  fall  on  our  new  School 
of  Nursing  building.   Plans  are  being  developed  for  a  teaching-laboratory  building,  an  expansion 
of  our  student  recreation  center  and  a  new  academic  services  building  for  student-athletes. 

Our  financial  resources  continue  to  grow.  UNCW  is  fortunate  to  receive  significant  essential 
support  from  the  state,  but  public  funding  cannot  fully  meet  our  needs  or  goals.  We  have  just 
completed  our  best  fundraising  year  ever  for  UNCW,  with  more  than  $13.8  million  in  gifts  and 
pledges  from  generous  alumni,  donors,  corporations,  foundations  and  friends.  During  the  past 
three  years,  we  have  raised  $29.7  miUion  for  scholarships,  professorships,  academic  and  athletic 
programs,  regional  engagement  and  outreach  and  so  much  more.  Thanks  to  careful  investment 
management  of  your  generous  support  dollars,  UNCW  has  built  its  overall  endowment  to  about 
$56  million,  more  than  doubling  it  in  the  last  five  years. 

The  university  needs  these  resources  to  support  our  primary  strategic  goal:  provide  students  with 
the  most  powerful  learning  experience  possible.  As  you  will  see  in  the  article  (page  20)  about 
Shawna  Lesseur  '08,  scholarships  and  fellowships  give  students  the  financial  support  they  need  to 
fulfill  their  potential.  Nearly  1,900  students  graduated  in  May  from  UNCW,  ha\ing  experienced 
outstanding  classes,  research  experiences,  internships  and  study-abroad  excursions  in 
nations  as  diverse  as  Costa  Rica,  Japan,  Peru  and  Scotland.  They  delved  into  community 
projects,  including  Habitat  for  Humanity  with  our  own  UNCW-built  home,  the 
Make-A-Wish  Foundation,  Special  Olympics  and  so  many  more. 

Although  we  miss  our  graduates,  we  know  they  will  stay  connected  through  the 
alumni  association  and  its  activities,  including  Fall  Alumni  Weekend/Family 
Weekend  Oct.  17-19. 

"We  are  now  ready  to  welcome  a  new  group  of  Seahawks  to  campus.  More  than 
2,000  freshmen,  who  will  arrive  in  August,  are  scheduled  to  graduate  in  2012, 
the  year  UNCW  celebrates  its  65th  anniversary.  I  met  many  of  our  impressive  new 
students  and  their  parents  during  orientation  in  June.  Their  average  GPA,  3.75, 
indicates  their  passion  for  learning,  and  so  we  can  expect  great  things  from 
these  future  Seahawks  in  the  years  to  come. 

In  closing,  I  invite  you  to  visit  UNCW  this  fall.  Watch  our  student-athletes 
in  competition.  See  a  play,  tour  an  art  exhibition  or  attend  a  concert. 
Listen  to  a  guest  lecturer.  Talk  with  our  students,  faculty  and  staff. 
Learn  who  we  are  now  and  who  we  have  the  potential  to  become. 


As  always,  I  welcome  your  calls,  letters  and  e-mails.  Your  support 
for  the  University  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington  is  outstanding. 
Thanks  for  helping  us  soar  even  higher. 

All  the  best. 


Rosemary  DePaolo 
Chancellor 


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Middle:  Provost  Paul  Hosier  and  Bernard  Osher 

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Irwin  "Ike"  Belk 

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I  hree  philanthropists  received  honorary 
Doctor  of  Humanity  degrees  during  spring 
2008  commencement  ceremonies,  recognizing 
their  exceptional  service  to  UNCW  and  their 
contributions  in  furthering  educational 
opportunities  for  students  and  lifelong  learners. 


Honorary  degrees 
recognize  philanthropists 

Barbro  and  Bernard  Osher  have  been  heavily  invoh  ed 
in  philanthropic  work  in  the  United  States  and  Sweden. 
Bernard  Osher  Foundation,  which  was  founded  in  1Q77 
to  support  a  growing  national  network  of  lifelong  learning 
institutes  for  older  adults,  pro\dded  SI  million  to  endow 
the  Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute  at  UNCW.  OLLI 
provides  non-credit  university  courses,  seminars,  lectures, 
travel  excursions  and  other  educational  opportunities  for 
adult  learners  through  the  Division  for  Public  Ser\'ice  and 
Continuing  Studies.  The  Oshers  also  established  an  endowed 
scholarship  at  UNCW  that  provides  financial  assistance  for 
non-traditional,  re-entry  students. 

CurrcnlK  llie  chic!  e.\eculi\e  officer  ol  the  Belk  Group  Inc., 
Irwin  "Ike"  Belk  has  been  an  ad\  ocale  for  the  university 
since  the  1960s,  when  he  and  other  state  leaders  worked  to 
expand  the  University  of  North  Carolina  system  that  L'NCW 
joined  in  1969.  In  April  2008  Belk  helped  established  a  SI 
million  distinguished  prolessorship  to  recruit  and  retain 
outstanding  School  of  Nursing  faculty,  (."'ther  gilts  to  UNCW 
ha\c  supported  Bryan  .Auditorium  in  Morion  Hall  and  a 
rccentK-  commissioned  Seahaw k  sculptuic  thai  will  grace 
the  front  of  campus.  Belk  Hall,  a  women's  residence  hall,  is 
named  for  his  mother,  Marv  l.enoia  Irwin  Belk. 


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1 ,642  bachelor's  degrees 
243  master's  degrees 

1  doctoral  degree 
3  honorary  doctorates 


percent  increase  in  graduates  who  studied  abroad 


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Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  congratulates  graduates  as 
they  line  up  before  UNC  Wilmington's  first  commencement  for 
the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences.  A  second  commencement 
for  the  college  and  a  third  for  the  schools  of  business,  education 
and  nursing  also  were  held  May  1 0. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


"T^zor  Walker  Awards 


For  15  years,  the  Watson  School  of  Education 

has  honored  individuals  and  companies 

who  dedicate  themselves  to  changing  the 

lives  of  youth  across  the  state  by  presenting 

them  with  the  Razor  Walker  Awards. 


Top  left  to  right:  Elliott  Palmer,  Chip  Leavitt.  CEO,  Brunswick  Electric  Membership 
Corp.,  Byron  Bey 

Bottom  left  to  right:  Juanita  Palmer,  Eleanor  Wright,  H.  Elizabeth  Miars 


Byron  "Barry"  Bey.  who  started  the 
aquacuhure  program  at  South  Brunswick 
High  School  in  1987,  teaches  his  students 
the  importance  of  science,  en\'ironmental 
awareness,  responsibility,  citizenship  and 
service  to  the  community  through  the 
hands-on  experiences  of  raising  fish  and 
restocking  overfished  waters. 

H.  Elizabeth  Miars.  principal  of  Rachel 

Freeman  School  of  Engineering,  and 
her  staff  strive  to  give  their  students  the 
academic  background,  creative  thinking 
skills  and  vision  to  build  dreams  for 
the  future.  Through  these  efforts,  she 
is  establishing  a  high  expectation,  high 
achievement  learning  environment  for 
an  underser\ed  population. 

In  1984.  retired  educators  Elliott  and 
Juanita  Palmer  founded  the  .African 
American  Cultural  Complex,  a  unique 
collection  of  artifacts,  documents  and 
displays  of  the  outstanding  contributions 
made  by  African  Americans.  Through 
structured  educational  programs,  the 
center  creates  awareness  of  African 
.American  history;  offering  tours  to 
groups  from  schools,  churches  and 
community  organizations. 

\  founding  member  of  the  special 
education  facult\-  at  L'NCW".  Eleanor 
Wright  was  instrumental  m  dcwToping 
the  curriculum  for  both  bachelor's  and 
masters  programs.  Throughout  her 
career,  she  has  been  an  advocate  for 
students  with  special  needs  in  the  state, 
w  riting  and  directing  grant  programs  to 
provide  special  education  teachers  with 
effective  instructional  techniques  and 
appropriate  curricula. 

Brunswick  Electric  Membership 
Corporation  originated  the  Bright 
Ideas  program  which  provides  grants  for 
innovative,  classroom-based  projects  in 
grades  K-12  that  otherwise  would  not 
be  funded.  In  Brunsw  ick  and  Columbus 
counties.  BEMC  awarded  532,200  in 
grants  for  the  2007-08  school  year  and 
has  awarded  nearly  5300,000  since  the 
programs  inception  in  1993. 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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by  Lauren  Cribbs  '08 


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Nearly  half  of  the  1 ,000  shoes  collected 
at  Bradley  Creek  and  College  Park 
elementary  schools  found  their  way  to 
impoverished  families  who  live  near 
Managua,  Nicaragua,  thanks  to  the 
;  efforts  of  a  group  of  UNCW  students. 

"The  Nicaraguan  people  were  so 
I  grateful  for  the  shoes  that  we  brought," 

said  Colleen  Tulley  '1 1 .  "Most  of 
them  had  been  standing  outside  for 
nearly  two  days  just  so  they  could  get 
a  good  place  in  line.  Seeing  their  faces 
light  up  as  soon  as  they  took  a  good  look 
at  the  shoes  took  my  breath  away!  It  was 
a  true  liberating  moment  when  we  sold  the 
last  pair  of  shoes  because  we  realized 
just  how  much  the  Nicaraguan  people 
appreciated  our  contribution." 


UNCW  students 
have  'sole' 


The  effort  was  part  of  the  Go  Home  Barefoot  campaign 
sponsored  by  Manna  Project  International  -  Wilmington. 
The  remaining  500  shoes  were  donated  to  First  Fruits,  a 
community  organization  that  assists  the  homeless.  In 
addition  to  Tulley,  Meredith  Butterton  '09,  Audrey 
Bafford  '10,  Sara  Casey  '10,  Nathan  Hingtgen  '08, 
Stephanie  MacConnell  '11.  Nick  Colquitt  and 
Alyse  Hunsucker  '09  traveled  to  Nicaragua  over  spring 
break  and  visited  a  community  called  La  Chureca.  The 
group  plans  to  sponsor  a  young  girl  living  there  who  suffers 
from  malnourishment. 

In  April,  the  group  sponsored  a  concert  by  Braddigan,  a 
group  that  tours  nationwide  to  raise  awareness  of  the  poverty 
in  La  Chureca,  raising  several  thousand  dollars  to  support  the 
community. 

Because  of  the  students'  efforts,  the  Wilmington  chapter  of 
Manna  Project  was  featured  in  the  organization's  newsletter  to  all 
of  its  supporters. 

"While  we  were  there,  we  also  taught  classes  in  Eni 

math  and  art.  We  learned  a  lot  about  the  culture  an    ^ 

to  the  people.  It  was  amazing,  and  1  would  go  back  in  a  second," 

said  Butterton  '09  who  was  community  coordinator  for  the 

Manna  Project. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


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Paul  Hosier  resigned  from  his  posl  as 
provost  and  vice  chancellor  for  academic 
affairs  to  return  to  full-time  leaching  in 
the  Department  of  Biology  and  Marine 
Biology,  effective  July  1.  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo  credited  Hosier  as 
being  integral  to  the  university's  success 
because  of  his  personal  interest  in  the 
recruitment  and  retention  of  faculty, 
staff  and  students.  "He  has  been  a  strong 
advocate  for  improving  the  quahty  of 
facilities  and  pro\iding  needed  space.  His 
work  with  \  ice  chancellors  and  deans  in 
helping  prioritize  budgets  during  difficult 
times  as  well  as  during  those  years  with 
somewhat  better  funding  has  helped  this 
university  soar." 

Replacing  Hosier  is  Brian  R.  Chapman 

who  was  pro\ost  and  \ice  president  for 
academic  affairs  at  West  Texas  .-X&M 
University.  At  We-st  Texas  A&M  and 
Sam  Houston  State  University,  where 
he  was  dean  of  the  College  of  Arts  and 
Sciences,  Chapman  \\  as  instrumental 
in  the  development  of  innovative 
academic  programs,  effective  strategies 
for  increasing  student  retention  and 
improving  student  learning  outcomes. 
He  previously  served  as  professor  of 
zoology  and  graduate  coordinator  in  the 
Universit)'  of  Georgia  School  of  Forest 
Resources  and  was  on  the  faculty  at 
the  University  of  Oklahoma  and  Texas 
A&M  University-Corpus  Christi.  He 
received  master's  and  doctoral  degrees  in 
zoologx'  from  Texas  Tech  L'niversit)'  and 
a  bachelors  degree  in  biology  from  Texas 
.\&rM  Universiiv-Kingsvillc. 

Charles  Maimone  is  the  new  vice 
chancellor  for  business  affaire,  replacing 
Ron  Core  who  held  that  position  since 
2004.  Maimone  had  served  in  several 
positions  at  L'NCVV  from  1^)86  to  IQQo. 
including  associate  dean  of  students/ 
residence  life,  director  of  housing  and 
food  services  and  dircclor  of  auxiliary 
services.  Maimone  had  been  at  the 
College  of  William  and  Mary  since  \'^^5 
serving  as  associate  vice  president  for 
administration  and  director  of  auxiliary 
services,  lie  has  a  masters  degree  in 
business  adntinislraiion  from  the  College 


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of  William  and  Mary  as  well  as  mascei 
of  education  and  bachelor  of  arts 
degrees  from  Kent  State  University. 
He  is  also  a  certified  public  manager. 


Virginia  Adams  relinquished  her 
position  as  dean  of  the  School  of 
Nursing  effective  June  30.  She  will 
serve  as  special  assistant  to  the  vice 
provost  throughjune  2009,  then  return 
to  the  facult)'  as  professor  of  nursing  the 
following  year.  Under  Adams'  leadership 
since  1994,  the  School  of  Nursing 
doubled  its  student  population.  Adams 
focused  on  creating  opportunities  for 
faculty  and  staff  to  become  engaged 
in  applied  teaching,  research  and 
community  partnerships,  locally  as  well 
as  internationally  She  is  recognized 
statewide  for  incubating  Camp 
BQNES,  a  program  desigired  to  prepare 


\'Outh  interested  in  nursing  and  health 
careers.  She  also  initiated  continuing 
education  programs  to  address 
Critical  issues  for  nurses  in  the  region. 
Adams  was  largely  responsible  for 
demonstrating  the  need  for  a  School 
of  Nursing  building,  working  with 
the  N.C.  General  Assembly  to  obtain 
a  S30.1  million  appropriation  for  the 
buildings  design  and  construction, 
slated  to  besin  in  the  fall. 


As  the  new  assistant  provost  for 
international  programs,  Denise 
DiPuccIo  will  work  to  imbue  a  sense 
of  global  citizenship  in  the  student 
body,  the  faculty,  the  curriculum  and 
the  local  community,  as  well  as  to 
increase  student  participation  in  study 
abroad  programs  and  the  presence  of 
international  students  on  campus.  She 
was  previously  chair  of  the  Department 
of  Foreign  Languages  and  Literatures. 


Suzanne  Blake,  emergency 
management  coordinator,  attended 
speciahzed  hurricane  training  at  the 
National  Hurricane  Center  in  \4iami, 
Fla.  She  was  one  of  three  emergency 
managers  chosen  by  the  North  Caroli 
Division  of  Emereencv  Management 


to  represent  the  state  of  North 
Carolina  at  the  course.  Duriiij 
weeklong  session,  Blake  received 
in-depth  training  on  the  intricacies 
of  hurricanes  including  forecasting, 
chmate  change  factors,  stonn  surge, 
flooding,  evacuations  and  resources 
for  decision-making. 

Biology  professor  Ann  Stapleton 

is  part  of  the  iPlant  Collaborative, 
a  S50  million.  National  Science 
Foundation-funded  project  led  by 
the  University  of  Arizona.  It  will 
unite  plant  scieirtists,  computer 
scientists  and  information  scientists 
from  around  the  world  for  the  first 
time  ever  to  provide  answers  to 
plant  biology  questions  of  global 
importance  and  advance  all  of  these 
fields.  Stapleton  said  improving 
communication  between  scientists 
could  lead  to  major  scientific 
breakthroughs. 

Sean  Lema,  assistant  professor 
in  the  biology  and  marine  biology 
department,  found  that  a  sulfur 
compound  produced  by  algae 
can  provide  odor  signals  that 
communicate  the  presence  of 
healthy  food  sources  for  marine 
organisms.  Measuring  the  compound 
dimethylsulfoniopropionate  (DMSP) 
and  related  marine  fish  patterns 
may  help  scientists  track  global 
climate  regulation.  When  released 
from  the  ocean,  derivatives  of 
DMSP  in  the  atmosphere  promote 
cloud  formation.  Clouds  reflect 
sunlight  back  into  space  and  cool 
the  Earth.  "When  you  see  changes 
in  global  water  conditions,  you 
will  see  changes  in  these  chemical 
productions  and  animals  inhabitats, 
and  possibly  global  climate.  DMSP 
byproducts  are  studied  C(uite  often  in 


noted  Lema,  who  collaborated  with 
researchers  from  the  University  of 
California  Davis.  Their  work  was 
published  in  the  March  7,  2008, 
issue  of  Science  Mamzinc. 


Words  heard 
'round  the  world 

W^hen  Federal  Reserve  vice  chanman 
Donald  Kohn  shared  his  thoughts  on 
the  state  of  the  American  economy 
during  an  address  at  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business  in  February,  his 
words  were  heard  around  the  world. 

The  story  received  widespread 
international  coverage  with  respected 
media  outlets  such  as  Reuters.  Foibcs, 
USA  Today,  the  Weill  Street  Journal  and 
Bloomberg  picking  up  the  story,  all 
mentioning  the  fact  he  was  speaking 
at  UNCW. 

Although  his  review  of  the  state  of  the 
economy  was  bleak,  he  highlighted 
that  by  mid-2008,  the  economy 
should  begin  to  benefit  from  the  fiscal 
stimulus  package  passed  by  Congress, 
and  other  economic  factors. 

"Lower  interest  rates  will  not  stop, 
only  cushion  housing  markets,"  he 
predicted.  However,  he  projected 
more  economic  stability  in  late  2008 
to  2009,  as  the  instability  of  the 
housing  market  and  mortgages  begins 
to  clear. 

"The  most  likely  scenario  is  one  in 
which  the  economy  experiences  a 
period  of  sluggish  growth  in  demand 
and  production  in  the  near  term 
that  is  accompanied  by  some  further 
increase  in  joblessness,"  Kohn 
foreshadowed. 

To  students  and  business  leaders, 
Kohn  emphasized  the  Feds  role  in 
maintaining  prices  and,  ultimately, 
national  economic  stability.  He  said, 
"We  have  the  tools.  As  chairman 
Bernanke  often  emphasizes,  we  will 
do  what  is  needed." 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Barefoot 


Cauble 


Hargrave 


Kirsteier 


academic 
athletic 


Baseball  standout  Daniel  Hargrave  and  swmming  workhorse 
Caitlin  Kirsteier  receixed  the  Thomas  V.  Moseley  Award  as 
UNCWs  top  student-athletes  for  2007-08. 

Justin  Barefoot  and  Jenny  Cauble  were  honored  with  the 
Chancellor's  Cup  Award,  Todd  Hendley  was  the  inaugural 
recipient  of  the  Soaring  Seahawk  Award,  Bob  Lloyd, 
volunteer  photographer,  was  presented  the  William  J. 
Brooks  Distinguished  Service  .Award  and  the  baseball  squad 
garnered  the  Team  Leadership  .Award. 

Hargrave  was  one  of  the  catalysts  behind  UNCWs  record- 
setting  44-17-1  season  in  which  the  Seahawks  earned  their 
first  national  ranking.  He  finished  fourth  on  the  team  with  a 
.333  batting  average  and  led  the  squad  in  at  bats  and  tied  for 
the  lead  with  a  school-record  71  runs  scored.  While  starting 
all  62  games,  Hargrave,  an  All-Colonial  first-team  honoree, 
slammed  18  home  nms  and  drove  in  a  career-high  62  runs. 

Kirsteier  captured  the  CAA  title  in  the  100  butterfly  and 
swam  a  leg  on  the  winning  200  medley  relay  team  at  the 
C.A.A  swimming  and  diving  championships.  She  also  set  a 
conference  record  in  the  100  fly  with  an  NC.A.A  "B" 
qualifying  time  of  53.90  and  set  school  records  in  the  100  fly, 
50  freestyle  and  400  inedley  relay.  She  posted  a  3.9  GP.A  in 
her  major  of  education. 

Cauble  was  one  of  the  key  reasons  for  the  rapid  emergence 
of  the  woinen's  soccer  program.  .A  four-year  starter  and  two- 
time  teain  captain,  she  made  the  All-Conference  team  all  four 
seasons,  twice  as  a  First-Team  selection,  and  ranked  among 
the  top  five  in  seven  career  statistical  categories.  An  account- 
ing major  with  a  3.86  GPA,  she  made  the  Dean's  List  ever)- 
setnester  and  Chancellor's  List  with  a  perfect  4.0 
four  tiines. 

Barefoot  compiled  a  3.35  GP.A  in  his  major  of  e.xercise  science. 
He  made  the  Dean's  List  and  received  the  Seahawk  Award, 
Golden  Seahawk  Award  and  CAA  Commissioner's  .Award. 

Hendley  was  the  first  recipient  of  the  Soaring  Seahawk 
Award,  given  to  an  indi\idual  who  is  an  cxcmplar\ 
representative  of  UNCWs  student-athletes.  .A  member  of 
the  men's  basketball  team  for  three  years,  Hendley  served  as 
a  team  captain  and  \\ as  in\ol\ed  in  numerous  communitv 
service  activities,  traveling  overseas  the  last  two  summers 
with  the  .Athletes-ln-.Action  ministry. 

A  retiree  who  lives  in  Wilmington.  Lloxd  received  the 
William  J.  Brooks  Distinguished  Service  .Award,  established 
in  TJ*-)!  to  recognize  indixiduals  who  ha\e  coniributed 
their  lime  and  talents  lo  the  bcltcrnicm  ol  the  program. 

The  Team  Leadership  ,\\\aitl  wenl  to  ihe  baseball  learn 
w  hich  loggeil  approxiinateh   5(iO  \  olunleer  hours  w  hile 
remaining  solitl  in  the  classroom  -  lO  of  its  33  players 
eiHiipiled  a  ^.0  or  heller  CiP.A  in  ihe  kill 


achievements 


UNC  Wilmington  cruised  to  its  seventh- 
straight  CAA  IVIen's  Swimming  and  Diving 
Championship.  Dave  Allen  was  named  Men's 
Swimming  Co-Coach  of  the  Year  for  the  fifth 
time,  and  Marc  Ellington  was  named  Men's 
Diving  Coach  of  the  Year  for  the  third  time. 


HSIER 
SCOTT 
STARKIE 
VERWEY 


T.J.  Carter  capped  a  storybook  ending 
to  his  collegiate  career  with  the  CAA's  John 
H.  Randolph  Inspiration  Award.  The  award, 
presented  by  CAA  Commissioner  Tom  Yeager 
recognizes  individuals  who  through  strength 
of  character  and  human  spirit  serve  as  an 
inspiration  to  all  to  maximize  their  potential  and 
ability  for  success. 

'  :i    UNC  Wilmington  earned  its  second  straight 
CAA  Women's  Golf  Championship  title  and 
an  automatic  bid  to  the  NCAA  Women's  Golf 
Championship,  finishing  13th  overall. 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 

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It  was  just  like  ol'  times  for 
"n-enl  Mongero  '91  as  he  crouched 
into  his  fielding  stance  in  the  clay 
infield  at  bucolic  Brooks  Field, 
sucking  up  ground  balls  like  a  runaway 
Hoover  right  out  of  the  box. 


M I  i  I  gc«i  im  i  iKiMirii 


with  basebalLmanual 


by  Joe  Brownin 


Only  thistimenniffgs  were 
slightly  different  than  they  were 
when  he  was  the  Seahawk 
shortstop  almost  20  years  ago. 


No  fans  reclining  in  the  chair  back 
seats.  No  teammates  chatting  it  up  in 
the  sunflower  seed-covered  dugouts. 
And  none  of  the  repetitive,  ear-pierc- 
ing pinging  of  today's  metal  bats. 

Breaking  the  eerie  silence,  instead, 
on  the  pristine  diamond  was  the 
clicking  and  whirring  of  cameras  as 
Mongero,  a  former  college  and  profes- 
sional baseball  player,  now  high 
school  baseball  coach  turned  author, 
participated  in  the  production  of  his 
latest  baseball  venture. 

Mongero,  who  started  all  93  games 
during  the  1989  and  1990  seasons 
at  UNCW  and  was  1989  CAA  Player 
of  the  Year,  wrote  and  produced  the 
DVDs  for  his  first  book,  A  Major 
League  Guide  to  Amateur  Baseball 
(w\\'w.baseballmanual.com),  three 
years  ago.  The  265-page  manual, 
with  eight  instructional  DVDs,  was  a 
big  hit  for  amateur  players,  coaches 
and  parents  looking  to  improve  the 
level  of  their  play  from  T-ball  to  the 
college  level. 

Ray  Tanner,  head  baseball  coach  at  the 
University  of  South  Carohna  and  USA 
Baseball,  was  so  impressed  he  wTote 
the  forward  for  the  manual. 

"I  never  thought  I'd  be  doing  a  project 
the  magnitude  of  this  one,"  said 
Mongero,  who  batted  .302  and  stole 
39  bases  in  his  two  years  with  the 
Seahawks.  "It  was  never  meant  for  this 
project  to  get  where  it  is  now  with  the 
new  books." 

Where  "it"  is  right  now  is  an  even 
bigger  task  than  penning  the  first 
book.  The  "first  book"  became  a 
manuscript  and  drew  the  attention 
of  two  large  publishers  out  of  New 
York  City  which  resulted  in  a  one-year 
authoring  process  for  a  new  three- 
book  series  wth  10  DVDs. 

"The  book  I  wrote  a  few  years  ago 
was  a  comprehensive  baseball  manual 
for  coaches,  players  and  parents 
(from  T-ball  through  high  school) 
in  Richmond  County,  N.C.,"  said 
Mongero.  The  41-year-old  high  school 
baseball  coach,  who  has  had  more 
than  70  former  players  go  on  to  play 
baseball  in  college,  including  former 
Seahawks  Bryan  Britt,  Joey  P)'rtle  '96 
and  Ronald  Hill,  worked  three  seasons 
as  the  head  coach  at  Richmond  Senior 


High  School  before  moving  on  to  North 
Hall  High  School  in  Gaines\alle,  Ga. 

"Ultimately  I  wanted  my  future 
'Raider'  players  to  be  more  prepared 
when  they  got  to  high  school,  and  I 
also  wanted  local  coaches,  players  and 
parents  at  the  youth  level  to  have  a 
rewarding  baseball  experience. 

"We  printed  200  of  the  original  books 
with  eight  accompan)'ing  instructional 
DVDs,  and  we  gave  them  away  to  all 
youth  and  junior  high  baseball  coaches 
in  Richmond  County  who  wanted  one." 

Mongero's  manual  was  so  well  received 
that  large  publishing  houses  Sterling 
Publishing  and  McGraw  Hall  actu- 
ally engaged  in  a  bidding  war  for  the 
rights  to  contract  Mongero  to  author 
a  sequel.  Owned  by  Barnes  &  Noble, 
Sterling  Publishing  won  out  and  urged 
Mongero  to  use  a  professional  filming 
crew  for  the  new  instructional  DVDs. 
The  tentative  title  for  the  three-book 
series  is  Secrets  to  Winning  Baseball. 

"Being  here  to  film  is  so  much  fun," 
Mongero  said,  grinning  like  a  Little 
Leaguer  on  opening  day.  "It's  both 
exciting  and  nerve  wracking.  It's  kind 
of  like  playing  an  actual  game.  1  get 
a  little  tongue-tied  when  the  caineras 
start  rolling,  and  then  I  relax  and  the 
words  begin  to  flow.  It  all  boils  down 
to  teaching  the  game  that  I  learned  to 
play  right  here  at  UNCW  under  former 
head  coach  Bobby  Guthrie  and  current 
head  coach  Mark  ScalL" 

Mongero  and  a  sLx-man  crew  spent  eight 
days  in  the  fall  shooting  film  at  Brooks 
Field.  Following  a  detailed  script,  the 
New  York  native  covered  ever)'  aspect 
of  the  game  of  baseball  from  the  T-ball 
level  to  the  college  level. 

He  said,  "I  feel  comfortable  doing 
instruction  on  all  parts  of  baseball 
because  as  a  high  school  coach,  you 
have  to  be  able  to  teach  all  aspects  of 
the  game. 

"The  books  are  not  just  all  base- 
ball skills  and  drills,  though.  We  give 
a  lot  of  insight  into  the  game  as  a 
whole.  We  take  an  in-depth  look  at 
the  role  of  the  parents  in  the  game,  the 
college  recruiting  process,  as  well  as 
the  mental  side  of  baseball.  We  cover 
goal  setting,  how  to  implement  your 
own  program,  how  to  set  up  practices. 


tryouts,  weight  training  and  agility, 
and  on  and  on." 

Mongero,  who  also  coached  at 
Wilmington's  E.A.  Laney  High  School 
for  1 2  years  -  nine  as  head  coach  and 
three  as  an  assistant  -  before  moxing 
to  Richmond  County,  says  the  latest 
project  has  been  "a  continual  learning 
experience." 

He  enlisted  a  host  of  former  players 
to  help  demonstrate  various  skills 
and  drills.  The  group  included  Hill, 
UNCWs  all-time  wins  leader,  and 
other  Laney  grads  and  former  college 
baseball  players  Walker  Gorham, 
Stephen  Batts  and  Blair  Waggett. 

"It's  an  honor  for  me  to  have  those 
guys  come  back  and  be  a  part  of  this. 
I'm  thrilled  to  death  to  have  them 
be  involved.  Walker  just  returned 
from  serving  in  Iraq  for  the  past  \ear 
and  a  half  and  was  willing  to  spend 
his  valuable  time  out  here  with  us 
demonstrating  the  skills  needed  to 
play  first  base." 

Mongero  even  convinced  his  wife 
Sonya  '96  to  let  their  son,  Taber, 
demonstrate  skills  for  the  9-  and 
10-year-old  age  group. 

During  the  shoot  in  the  Port  City, 
Mongero  had  an  opportunity  to  visit 
with  the  Seahawk  coaching  staff  and 
players  as  well  as  tour  the  new  Herbert 
Fisher  Field  House. 

"UNCW  has  a  fabulous  baseball 
program  and  a  great  coaching  staff 
These  improvements  will  help  them 
recruit  the  best  athletes  in  the  countr}' 
and  continue  to  take  this  program  to 
the  next  level  and  eventually  to  the 
College  World  Series,"  he  said. 

When  the  books  and  DVDs  are 
released  nationally,  Mongero  hopes 
they  will  be  a  valuable  teaching  aid  for 
coaches,  players  and  parents  for  many 
years  to  come. 

"I'm  still  not  sure  why  I've  been 
chosen  by  God  to  author  these  books, 
but  1  hope  this  information  will  help 
coaches,  players  and  parents  enjoy 
the  game  of  baseball  to  the  highest 
level.  It's  always  been  and  still  is  about 
helping  kids  and  parents  reach  their 
goals  while  learning  to  keep  the  game 
of  baseball  in  perspective." 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


11 


1 


by  Brenda  Riegel 


The  challenge  was  to 

create  a  retreat  for 

beginning  teachers  to 

support  and  mentor 

them  through  the  ups 

and  downs  of  their  first 


year  experiences. 


The  result  was 

"Will  It  Phase  youy, 

an  innovative  game  and 

workshop  developed 

by  Beth  Metcalf  '97, 

'05M,  UNCW  teacher- 

in-residence,  and  Kelly 

Batts  '97,  'OOM,  former 


coordinator  for  Pender 

County  Schools  and 

current  New  Hanover 

County  Schools 

system-wide  mentor. 


Presented  with  ihe  challenge,  Baits 
immediately  sought  assistance  from 
her  alma  mater's  First  Years  of  Teaching 
Support  Program  coordinator,  Beth 


creating  a  scenario-based  game  and 
workshop  that  let  beginning  teachers 
work  through  potential  classroom 
situations  in  a  risk-free  setting. 

Based  on  the  game  of  golf,  "'Will  It 
Phase  You?"  focuses  on  the  cycle  of 
emotional  phases  beginning  teachers 
experience:  anticipation,  survival, 
disillusionment,  rejuvenation, 
reflection  and  anticipation.  The  game 
and  workshop  are  targeted  toward 
new  graduates  as  they  begin  their 
careers,  teachers  in  their  first  few- 
years  in  the  field  and  the  teachers  and 
administrators  who  mentor  theiri. 

'Tn  higher  education,  we  are  successful 
in  teaching  strategies  and  information, 
but  it's  harder  to  find  a  way  to  work 
through  the  intangibles, "  said  Metcalf. 
"How  do  vou  handle  the  emotional 


"Will  It  Phase  You?"  is  a  creative  outlet 
that  lets  plavers  work  through  some  of 


the  more  difficult  facets  of  teaching  in  a 
wa)'  that  people  actually  enjoy. 

Research  shows  that  many  beginning 


December  -  when  they  are  exhausted 
and  mired  in  the  disillusionment 
phase.  If  they  have  not  experienced 
this  game  aTul  workshop,  they  ma\' 
not  realize  rejuxenation  -  and  hope  - 
is  right  around  the  corner.  Baits  sees 
the  evidence  of  these  cycles  in  her  role 
with  New  Hanover  CahuiI)  Schools. 
By  January  manv  teachers  who  were  at 


SURVIVAL  DISILLUSION  REJUVENATION  REFLECTION  ANTICIPATION  1  ANTICIPATION  2 


■^—  '- 


the  end  of  their  ropes  in  December  are 
suddenly  full  of  ideas  and  ready  tor 
new  challenges. 

When  beginiTing  teachers  play  the 
game,  there  are  definite  "aha" 
moments.  As  Metcalf  and  Batis  lead 
the  post-game  workshops,  they  find 
that  many  teachers  thought  they  were 
the  only  ones  experiencing  the  lough 
times.  They  felt  cUscouraged  and 
isolated,  sure  all  the  other  teachers 
were  sailing  through  with  no  setbacks. 
Then,  they  reali 
are  not  unique. 

"The  game  is  based  on  research  about 
their  own  profession,  and  they  deserve 
to  know  it,''  said  Metcalf. 

■'Players  often  come  to  the  realization 
that  there  is  more  up  than  down  in 
teaching.  That  tells  us  the  caliber 
and  generally  positive  attitudes  of 
the  teachers  we  have  entering  the 
profession.  They  are  more  willing  to 
take  the  dips  because  they  know  the 
dips  will  come  to  an  end,"  said  Metcalf. 

Aiuie  Cummings  '07  teaches  English 
as  a  second  language  and  English  1  at 
Laney  High  School  in  Wilmington.  She 
recently  completed  the  "Will  It  Phase 
You?"  workshop  at  UNCW. 

"It  was  really  cool,"  said  Cummmgs. 
"You  roll  the  dice,  and  the  scenarios 


quickly  stari 


ubleshooting.  It  really 


Cummings  found  the  realistic  scenarios 
put  some  things  in  perspective  for 
her.  She  found  herself  thinking,  "Oh, 
I  don't  have  it  that  bad."  She  saw 
improvements  after  spring  break 
but  felt  she  wouldn't  fully  enter  the 
reiuvenation  nhase  until  the  end  of 


the  semestei 


Cummings  recommends  the  game  for 
any  beginning  teacher  and  thinks  it  is 
especially  valuable  for  students  during 


or  what  thev 


Batis  and  Metcalf  understand  the 
experiences  of  beginning  teachers 
from  a  research  perspective  and  from 
personal  experience.  Both  women 
earned  bachelor's  degrees  in  elemen- 
tary education  and  master's  degrees 
in  curricular  instruction  and  super- 


vision from  the  Watson  School.  Batts 
was  a  North  Carolina  Teaching  Fellow, 


leachers.  Th 


as  teachers. 


ratios  used  m 


own  experiences 


Participants  play  through  positive  and 
negative  scenarios.  For  example,  playe 
might  draw?  a  card  that  says,  "Report 
cards  are  due  next  week,  and  you 
have  no  idea  how  to  use  the  required 
software"  or  "You  take  your  class  on  a 
field  trip  and  they  behave  perfectly" 


Although  "Will  It  Phase  You?"  was 
inspired  by  a  one-time  event,  Metcalf 
and  Batts  knew  they  wanted  to  develop 
something  thev  could  use  over  and 


Regional,  statewide  and  national 
emphasis  on  recruitment  and  retention 
efforts  have  sparked  interest  in 
the  "Will  It  Phase  You?"  game  and 
workshop.  With  the  leadership  of 
Dean  Cathy  Barlow-'  and  the  expertise 
of  Christy  Shannon  and  Ron  Podra; 
of  the  UNCW  Office  of  Technology 
Transfer,  "Will  It  Phase  You?"  is  now- 
being  marketed  and  distributed  to 
other  educators  and  can  be  purchased 
online  at  www.uncw.edu/ed/ 
willitphaseyot' 


"This  is  truly  partnership  at  work," 
said  Batts  of  this  collaboration,  which 
has  resulted  iii  a  game  that  can 
have  far-reaching  benefits,  helping 
schools  keep  dedicated  teachers  in  the 
classroo,m  for  vears  to  come. 


UNCW  Magazine 


^SiUNCW 
3!a  reel  hit 


by  Lauren  Cribbs  '08 


It  hasn't  been  quiet  on  the  set  at  UNC  Wilmington  since  1992. 

For  the  past  16  years,  the  university  has  been  the  backdrop  for 

dozens  of  movie,  television  and  commercial  productions. 


'fS% 


r 


More  than  300  feature  films,  televi- 
sion mo\ies  and  series,  coniinercials 
and  music  videos  have  been  fihned 
in  W'ihiiingion,  earning  it  the  title  of 
HolKwood  tasi  and  placing  it  on  the 
Top  10  list  of  cities  in  vvhich  to  make 


11^  tW 


The  drama  began  in  1983,  when 
Academy  Award-winning  producer 
Dino  DeLrturentiis  fell  in  love  with 
Wilmintiton  durins  the  filniina  of 


lished  DECi  Film  Studios.  The  studio 
changed  hands  o\er  the  years,  and  in 
1997  Frank  Capra  Jr.,  who  also  worked 
on  Fircs(flr(c;',  relumed  to  Wilmington 
to  be  the  CFO  of  FUE/Screen  Gems 
Studios,  the  largest  full-service  motion 
picture  sludio  outside  of  California. 


.'\ccording  to  the  Wilmington  Regional 
Film  Commission  Inc.  the  area  "has 
continued  to  be  one  of  the  most  produc- 
tive and  cost-effective  filmmaking  desti- 
nations in  the  world."  The  diverse 


■aws,  and  UNCW  is 
I  he  campus  is  often 
iiion  managers  Iroin 


across  the  countrv. 


To  the  exlen 


encourages  gooti  economic  dexelop- 
meni  lor  ilie  region  and  the  state."  said 
Sharon  l5o)d.  associate  vice  chancel- 
lor for  business  affairs  al  I'NC  \\.  who 
usually  gels  ihe  liisi  call  Ironi  milustr\- 
professionals. 


Since  1992.  the  campus  has  hosted 
major  ])roductions  such  as  Diviiir 
SccTC(.s  ()/  (he  V(i-Vci  Si.slcrliorK:/,  Bolclcn!. 
"Daw'son's  Creek"  and  "Mailock." 
"Dawsons  Creek"  spent  four  of  its  six 
seasons  at  UNCW"s  Alderman  ITall, 


High  School  for  James  Van  Der  Beek, 
Katie  Holmes  and  Michelle  Williams. 

CWs  "One  Tree  Hill"  has  filmed 
scenes  around  campus,  including  the 
Education  Building  and  Randall  Library 
The  Education  Building  also  serx'ed  as 
the  corporate  headquarters  depicted 
in  NBC's  "Surface;"  other  scenes  were 


brooks  Field,  the  home  of  Seahawk 


upcoming  HBO  series,  "Eastbound 
&  Down." 


which  serves  as  the  chancellors  hor 
when  ii  is  noi  in  the  spotlight.  Next 
door.  Wise  Alumni  I  louse  ap|ieared 
the  major  motion  plduie  DoUkii! 
anil  the  TV  mo\ie  Bkuk  M(i,i;i(. 


The  uni\ersiiy's  abilih'  to  accommo- 
ilaie  so  mail)  scenes  makes  it  a  valuable 
asset  to  the  inmie  intluslry.  said  johnin 
Griffin,  tlirecior  of  the  Wilmington 
Regional  1  ilm  (  onunission,  "Insicail 


colleges,  high  schools,  pri\aie  schools 


them  here. 


Howe\'er,  ha\'ing  large-scale  produc- 
tions on  campus  max  cause  inconve- 
niences. \\  hen  agreeing!  to  iiosi  such 


consider  potential  tlis 
and  acti\  ities,  narkini 


arrangements,  increased  traffic  anil 
onsite  securii\. 

"VVc  look  al  ihe  scope  of  the  projeci  ami 
the  location  itself  on  campus.  We  lei 
them  know  w  hat  our  conditions  are  and 
negotiate  from  iherc."  Boyd  said. 

'Fifm  companies  respect  that  ihc 
uni\ersity  is  trxing  to  gi\e  an  educa-  "'* 
lion  and  wmks  around  obstacles  to  let 
us  film,"  Griffin  noted.  "I  ihink  it  is  a 


professional  acl.o 


ihe  |iosiii\cs  ouiweigli  the  iiegatixes. 

lilming  here  shows  off  ilie  lieauiy  oi 

our  campus.  Ii  shows  filmmakers  ihe 

di\ersil\'  of  campus  and  the  scope  of 


The  national  exposure  lor  the  school 
is  anoiliei  ailvaiuage  ol  filming. 
Wagenseller  sail!  people  still  \  isii  the 
campus  lo  see  "nawsons  (reek"  loca- 


M\wm 


DIVIN^^ECREIS-OI^ 


Ya-Ya  bISTEKHu>-.i^ 


louiisis  are  nut  the  only  star-struck 
visitors  to  IJNCVV.  Many  potenliai 
students  are  drawn  iii  by  the  glamour  ol 
attending  class  in  buildings  from  scenes 
ii[  pot-mlar  television  shows  and  movies. 


lilmmaking  process  provides  a  unique 
learning  experience  available  to  IJNCW 
(ilm  studies  students  due  in  part  to  the 
legacy  leR  by  Frank  Capra  Jr.,  oite  of  the 
dcnartments  fouuLlers. 


Wagenscller  uses  lilming  on  campus  as 
a  learning  op]>ortunity  for  his  acting 
students.  "People  ha\'e  this  idea  that 
acting  is  glamorous  work.  It  is  anything 
but!  Of  the  eight  hours  on  set,  six  are  the 
most  borino  hours  of  vour  hfe,  but  the 


■ou  actually  do  some- 
th  it,"  he  observed. 


tw(i  hours  vvl 
thing  make  ii 


"  I  he  Simpsons    protlucer  and  writer 
L")on  Pa\'ne,  award-winning  New  York 


als  who  ha\e  ollercd  their  expertise  to 
students  in  the  classroom  as  instructors 
and  through  presentations  as  pan  ol  the 
Mo\iemakcrs  and  Scholai's  Series. 


,\lumni  olthe  |irogram  arc  making 
names  lor  themselves  securing  industry 
positions  across  tiie  country  and  abroad. 


from  camera  operators  to  founders  of 
production  companies. 

Jessica  Buchanan  '05  coordinates 
studio  film  test  screenings  for  the  kos 
Angeles-based  Nielsen  Research  Group. 
Previously,  she  interned  with  the  Braun 
Entertainment  Group  in  Beverly  Hills. 
In  the  Port  City,  Nate  Daniel  '07, 
with  kcgion  Production  Services,  edited 
a  behind-the-scenes  special  feature 
segment  for  the  upcoming  "One  Tree 
Hill"  DVD  release. 

The  excellence  of  UNCWs  Film  Studies 
Department  was  recognized  by  The 
.Academy  of  Motion  Picture  Arts  67 
Sciences.  The  academy,  impressed  with 
tlie  work  of  UNCVV  students,  awarded 
scholarships  to  assist  with  traveling  and 
living  costs  for  students  completing 
iniernshiiis  in  Los  Angeles. 


..ou  Butiino  estab- 
lon  with  the  academv 


-OS  Angeles 


so  we  were  not  solely  dependent  upon 
Wilmington  for  them,  but  also  to  give 
our  students  a  shot  at  a  job,"  Butiino 
said.  Competition  for  this  award  was 
high,  and  recei\  ing  it  ]ilaccs  UNCW 
among  the  best  lilm  schools  in  the 
nation,  he  noted. 


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Nelson  Oliver,  center,  directs  a  scene  from  The 
Red  Cape. 

Stellar  student 
achievement 

Nelson  Oliver  '08  has  dreanned  of 
being  a  filmmaker  since  age  seven. 

More  than  a  decade  later,  he  is  now  one 
of  the  most  active  participants  in  UNCWs 
Film  Studies  Department. 

Oliver  has  served  as  the  director  of 
photography  on  five  short  films  already, 
but  his  biggest  accomplishment  so  far  is 
his  current  project:  The  Red  Cape.  Oliver 
recreated  the  1898  Wilmington  race  riot 
for  this  short  film,  and  it  has  proven  to  be 
a  groundbreaking  endeavor. 

He  is  the  first  student  to  direct  using 
35mm  film.  The  elaborate  set  included 
two  stories,  a  controlled  burn,  horses, 
carriages,  guns,  100  period  costumes 
and  the  actors  to  fill  those  costumes. 
Oliver  has  also  surpassed  the  highest 
budget  student  film  to  date.  Previously, 
the  highest  budget  student  film  totaled 
$12,000.  .    - 

"This  short  film  is  now  at  $30,000.  This  is 
truly  an  incredible  feat,"  Oliver  said. 

Oliver  attributes  this  experience  to 
UNCWs  film  studies  program. 

"UNC  Wilmington  has  a  unique 
opportunity  no  other  schools  have" 
Oliver  said,  describing  the  generosity  of 
the  film  industry  in  Wilmington  and  the 
relationship  the  university  has  with  the 
industry  He  also  expressed  appreciation 
for  UNCWs  "stellar  faculty"  and  their 
continued  support. 

The  Red  Cape  should  be  completed 
within  a  year  and  has  drawn  the  attention 
of  several  organizations,  including  the 
North  Carolina  Museum  of  History  and 
the  Cape  Fear  Museum, 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 

15 


Roman  Corinthian  column  (Kenan  Hi 


incc  2000,  eight  state-of-the  art  buildings  and  two 
apartment  complexes  have  been  built  at  UNCW. 
Keeping  a  consistent  design  standard  so  the  new 
buildings  blend  into  the  existing  campus  has  been 
a  priority,  but  not  always  easy  to  do. 

Over  the  years,  members  of  the  university's  board  of  trust- 
ees, who  are  tasked  with  upholding  the  unique  charac- 
ter of  UNCW,  have  held  some  lively  discussions.  In  fact, 
one  recent  project,  Seahawk  Landing,  was  sent  back  to  the 
architects  for  revision  so  that  the  final  design  was  more  in 
keeping  with  the  classic  Georgian  style. 

So  exactly  what  is  Georgian  architecture,  why  is  it  so 
important  at  UNCW  and  is  it  practical  for  the  university's 
future? 

"Georgian  architecture  is  a  subset  of  classical  architecture. 
It  is  the  fusion  of  the  high  architectural  styles  of  ancient 
Greece  and  the  brilliance  of  Roman  engineering,"  said 
James  Ross,  university  architect. 

Georgian  architecture  is  marked  by  an  emphasis  on 
proportion  and  balance.  Its  symmetry  is  based  on  mathe- 
matical ratios. 

According  to  the  university's  master  plan,  "throughout  the 
campus,  the  predominant  architectural  style  -  from  impor- 
tant buildings  to  lowly  utility  structures  is  Georgian.  The 
overall  consistency  of  brick  fenestration  and  roof  treatment 
provides  one  of  the  more  memorable  and  pleasing  aspects 
of  campus." 

"We  continue  the  tradition  of  modified  Georgian  architec- 
ture to  perpetuate  the  charm  of  our  campus.  We  have  a 
consistent,  unified  look,  and  newcomers  comment  favor- 
ably on  that,"  said  Ty  Rowell,  assistant  to  the  chancellor  for 
special  projects  and  unofficial  university  historian. 

When  the  600  or  so  acres  that  are  now  the  main  campus 
were  purchased  in  the  late  1950s,  architects  were  hired 
by  the  board  of  trustees  to  design  the  original  three  build- 
ings, Hoggard,  James  and  Alderman  halls.  The  plans  first 
presented  were  very  modern.  Trustees  Fred  Graham  and 


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Greek  Corinthian 
(Temple  of  the  Winds) 


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Raiford  Trask  opposed  the  modern 
architectural  style  and  convinced  the 
board  to  reject  those  plans  in  favor 
of  a  more  classic,  academic  style. 

"It  took  real  vision  to  establish  a 
Georgian  college  campus  in  the 
middle  of  what  was.  then  a  commer- 
cial pine  forest,''  said  Rowell. 

In  keeping  with  that  vision,  most 
buildings  display  classical  elements 
that  represent  UNCW's  modified 
Georgian  architectural  style. 

Columns,  ubiquitous  on  campus, 
come  in  five  main  styles:  Corinthian, 
Ionic,  Doric,  Temple  of  the  Winds 
and  Tuscan.  Excellent  examples  of 
the  elaborate  Corinthian  columns 
are  found  on  Kenan  House,  while 
Temple  of  the  Winds  columns 
adorn  Hoggard  and  Alderman 
halls.  Wise  Alumni  House  features 
Ionic  columns,  and  Shinn  Plaza  is 
accented  by  the  Doric  version.  The 


on  newer  buildings,  including  the 
Cultural  Arts  Building. 

The  classical,  columnar  structure 
that  connects  Morton  and  Leutze 
halls  is  sometimes  refeiTed  to  as 
"The  Gates."  It  was  modeled  after 
the  Propylaea,  a  freestanding  build- 
ing which  serves  as  the  gateway  to 
the  Acropolis  in  Greece. 

Andrea  Palladio,  a  Renaissance 
architect  whose  work  inspired  some 
of  the  finest  classical  buildings  in 
Europe  and  the  United  States,  often 
used  arched  openings,  and  the 
Palladian  window  is  named  for  him. 
Westsidc  Hall  and  Fisher  University 
Union  feature  brick  arches,  while 
buildings  such  as  the  Computer 
hilormation  Systems  Building 
display  arched  windows. 

hi  colonial  America,  the  most 
common  Georgian  building  mate- 
rials were  brick  and  stone.  Often, 
red  brick  walls  were  contrasted  with 
while  trim,  cornices  and  detailed 
porticos.  All  major  buildings  on 
campus  hearken  back  to  those  early 


American  traditions.  Many  also 
feature  Flemish  bond  masonry  This 
short-long-shori  brick  style  creates  a 
subtle  yet  elegant  texture  distinction 
over  more  ordinary  brick  styles. 

While  the  key  elements  of  Georgian 
architecture  are  easily  identified 
and  incorporated  into  university 
building  designs,  there  has  been 
considerable  discussion  about  the 
ability  to  maintain  the  styles" 
classic  proportion  and  s\nnmetr\- 
in  buildings  taller  than  two  stories. 
Increasing  building  capacity 
through  raising  building  heights 
while  also  reducing  building  foot- 
prints is  necessary  to  best  utilize 
available  land  and  to  use  it  in  a 
more  sustainable  fashion. 

According  to  Ross,  it  is  not  only 
possible  to  have  modified  Georgian 
buildings  of  more  than  two  stories, 
there  is  historical  precedent.  He 
points  to  classic  structures  such  as 
The  Rotunda  at  the  University  of 
Virginia.  Built  in  1826,  it  is  a  stately  - 
and  multi-storied  -  academic 
building  that  originally  housed 
the  universit)'"s  library  St.  Peters 
Basilica  and  Buckingham  Palace  are 
European  examples  of  classical,  yet 
multi-storied  buildings. 

Since  the  1959  Wilmington  College 
Board  of  Trustees  eslabhshed  modi- 
fied Georgian  architecture  as  the 
style  of  this  campus,  it  has  taken 
the  will  of  the  chancellors  and  the 


guide  and  maintaiti  this  consistency 
of  design. 

"It  doesn't  happen  by  accident,"  said 
Rowell,  "It  happens  by  determined 
will,  vigilance  and  direction." 

Winston  Churchill  once  said,  "We 
shape  our  buildings,  and  afterwards 
our  buildings  shape  us."  So  while 
UNC  Wilmington's  architecture 
echoes  the  classical,  historical  past, 
its  programs  and  iniiiatives  will  lake 
the  lessons  learned  from  the  past  lo 
address  the  present  and  future  needs 
of  students,  the  state  and  the  world. 


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As  it  grows,  the  university  must  find  a  balance  between  develop- 
ment necessar)'  to  meet  its  primary  academic  mission  and  conser- 
vation efforts  to  protect  its  natural  resources. 

A  report  issued  in  May  by  the  Campus  Environmental  Stewardship 
Committee  recognized  the  importance  of  the  university's  natural 
resources  to  the  cainpus  and  broader  community. 

"In  many  respects  they  are  just  as  valuable  as  the  buildings.  In 
fact,  our  natural  areas  are  critical  to  the  educational  mission  of 
UNCW  by  providing  a  living  classroom  for  many  of  our  depart- 
ments," the  report  stated. 

The  committee  was  formed  by  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  in 
response  to  environmental  concerns  surrounding  the  health  and 
management  of  natural  areas  and  the  growth  of  the  university, 
particularly  construction  of  Seahawk  Crossing,  four  three-story 
residential  buildings  accommodating  662  students,  and  a  four- 
level  parking  garage. 

Before  construction  began,  the  university  obtained  all  required 
state  and  local  approvals  and  actually  went  beyond  required 
measures,  voluntarily  embarking  on  a  wildlife  relocation  project. 
Nine  southeastern  five-lined  skinks,  51  southern  toads,  77  wolf 
spiders  and  261  North  American  millipedes  were  moved  from 
the  construction  site  into  the  adjacent  undisturbed  forest.  Larger 
animals,  such  as  foxes  and  birds,  were  expected  to  naturally  move 
into  the  undisturbed  area. 

The  committee  studied  the  campus  in  general  as  well  as  335 
acres  of  natural  areas  including  the  main  campus  forest,  the 
Bluethenthal  Wildflower  Preserve,  the  Ev-Henwood  property 
in  Brunswick  County  and  the  Broadfoot  property  along  Middle 
Sound  in  New  Hanover  County. 

Among  the  recommendations  were: 

■  immediately  addressing  the  importance  of  prescribed  burns  for 
forest  management. 

■  establishing  a  core  conservation  area  of  forest  on  campus. 

■  developing  and  implementing  a  campus-wide  storm  water 
plan,  with  the  possibility  of  using  storm  water  for  irrigation  or 
to  benefit  wetlands. 

■  continuing  opposition  to  any  proposed  extension  of  Randall 
Dri\e,  as  well  as  a  city/county  multi-use  path  transecting  the 
forested  area. 

University  administrators  are  reviewing  the  committees  recom- 
mendations. The  full  report  is  available  online  at  www.uncw. 
edu/sustainability 

This  committee  is  a  subcommittee  of  the  broader  UNCW 
Sustainability  Committee.  Roger  Shew,  subcommittee  co-chair 
and  professor  of  geology  and  geography  and  environmental 
science,  put  the  issues  in  sharp  focus:  "UNCW  as  a  sustainable 
campus  is  certainly  within  reach  if  we  can  all  work  together." 


by  Brciidii  Riegel 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


19 


Shawna  Lesseur  '08  came  to  UNCW  with  a  keen 
interest  in  learning.  Thanl<s  to  an  inspiring  professor, 
a  visionary  donor  and  a  university  program  that 
supports  undergraduate  research,  she  discovered  her 
dreams  and  made  them  a  reality. 

Literally  researching 
her  future 


"UNCW  is  a  place  of  endless  opportu- 
nities thanks  to  the  generous  support 
of  donors  like  Mr.  Charles  F.  Green 
III  "71 ,"  she  said.  "The  faculty  in  the 
English  department  go  above  and 
beyond  to  help  students  be  successful. 
L'NCW  prepared  me  lor  my  future  and 
helped  mc  light  for  my  dreams. " 

Lesseur  graduated  in  May  as  an  accom- 
plished scholar  with  a  graduate  teach- 
ing fellowship  and  full  scholarship  at 
the  University  of  Connecticut. 

Discovery:  Literar>  research 

lincoiuagcil  b\  English  prolessor 
Keith  Newlin,  Lesseur  delved  into  a 
thesis  for  the  Departmental  Honors 
Program,  which  gives  undergraduates 
the  chance  to  work  with  faculty 
on  graduate  level  research  projects 
in  their  major  field. 

She  focused  on  the  works  of  Eugene 
O'Neill  (1888-1953).  a  four-time 
winner  of  the  Pulitzer  Prize  and  the 
only  American  playwright  to  receive 
the  Nobel  Prize  lor  Literature.  His 
best-known  plays  include  M()iiriiiiit; 
Becomes  Eleclia  and  Loiii;  Den  s 
/()i(nic\'  i)i/((  Niy^ht. 

Opportunity:  Scholarship, 
research  and  travel  fellowships 

Lesseur  received  the  Louise  Jackson 
Green  Scholarship  and  the  Michael 
D.  Wcmworth  Student  Travel 
Fellowshi|5,  created  and  funded  by 
Given.  .1  tiedicated  donor  who 
supports  10  differeni  funds  ai 
UNCW.  She  also  benelueil  Ironi  the 


Center  for  Support  of  Undergraduate 
Research  and  Fellowships  (CSURF), 
funded  by  the  university.  (Sec  sidebar 
for  more  information  > 

"If  it  were  not  tor  the  Louise  Jackson 
Green  scholarship,  1  may  not  have 
been  able  to  graduate  in  the  spring," 
Lesseur  said.  "That  scholarship  covered 
all  of  my  college  expenses  and  let  me 
remain  a  full-time  student." 

The  research  and  travel  funds  co\'ered 
trips  to  England,  Scotland  and  New 
England,  including  an  American 
Literature  Association  (ALA) 
Conference  in  Boston. 

"The  various  places  1  traveled  to 
helped  me  appreciate  the  literature 
1  am  researching,  the  work  of  scholar- 
ship, and  the  passion  of  writing 
and  teaching  in  unique  ways,"  she 
said.  "1  developed  a  stronger  sense  of 
self  confidence  in  diverse  situations 
and  an  appreciation  for  cultures  that 
I  could  never  ha\e  learned  Irom  a 
classroom  setting  alone." 

Reality:  Dreams  do  come  true 

At  ihe  .AL.\  conference,  Lesseur  mcl 
O'Neill  scholar  Robert  Oowling. 
who  later  in\ited  her  to  write  four 
pieces  lor  his  enc)clopedia,  A  Ciilical 
Compaitioi)  to  fuficnc  (T.Vcill. 

"1  he  research  anil  lia\ el  fellowships 
and  scholarship  made  my  educa- 
tion." Lesseur  said.  "The  honors  experi- 
ence matle  me  feel  like  m\  degree  truly 
s\  nihiilized  a  lile  .ichie\  emciu." 


CSURF: 

Creating  Waves  of 

Opportunity  for  Students 

www.uncw.edu/CSURF 

"Offering  students  opportunities  to 

participate  in  researchi  and  creative 

activities  in  their  majors  is  a  hallmark 

of  UNCW  and  a  key  way  that  our 

university  creates  powerful  learning 

environments."  -Kate Bruce,  director 
of  the  Honors  Scholars  Program  and 
psychology  professor 

The  CSURF  Undergraduate  Research 
Travel  Fellowship  -  2007-08  funding 

from  the  university:  $35,000.  Awards 
given:  77  to  students  in  13  departments. 
Goal:  Help  students  visit  locations  relevant 
to  their  research  and  present  their  findings 
at  conferences,  symposiums,  etc. 

The  CSURF  Undergraduate  Research 
Fellowship  -  A  prestigious  program  for 
juniors  and  seniors:  approximately  five  to 
eight  students  receive  awards  each  year. 
Renamed  in  May  2008  for  Paul  E.  Hosier, 
former  provost,  biology  professor  and 
advocate  for  undergraduate  research. 

Other  Activities  -  Go-sponsor,  with 
Honors  Scholars  Program,  of  campus 
undergraduate  research  showcases 
and  the  Colonial  Academic  Alliance 
Undergraduate  Research  Conference  In 


SUMMER  .?oo.8  UNCW  Magazine 
20 


■ 


GIVING  MATTERS 


April  2007;  co-sponsor  with  the  honors 
program  to  send  students  to  a  variety  of 
research  showcases:  prepare  professional- 
quality  posters  for  students'  presentations. 

Entrepreneurial 
philanthropy 

www.uncw.edu/advancement 

"We  don't  have  a  cookie-cutter  approach 
to  fundraising  at  UNCW.  We  have  a  great 
willingness  to  partner  with  donors,  to 
combine  their  ideas  and  our  expertise  to 
create  something  wonderful  to  benefit 
students,"  -  Eddie  Stuart,  senior  development 
director 

The  Michael  D.  Wentworth  Student  Travel 
Fellowship  emerged  from  discussions 
between  donor  Charles  Green  and  a  former 
chair  of  the  English  department.  They 
wanted  to  make  literature  more  relevant 
to  students  by  helping  them  travel  to  the 
locations  where  authors  lived  and  wrote  or 
the  settings  featured  in  their  works. 

Green  wants  his  gifts  to  inspire  in  students 
"substantial  and  life-enriching"  interests  in 
literature,  history,  classical  music  and 
other  subjects.  In  Lesseur's  case,  his 
generosity  helped  her  find  an  avocation. 
She  plans  to  become  an  English  professor, 

"I  will  always  think  of  Mr,  Green  as  family," 
she  said,  "He  is  truly  interested  in  the 
research,  travel,  goals  and  lives  of  the 
students  he  helps," 

Make  a  difference 

Support  from  scholarships,  fellowships  and 
programs  like  CSURF  make  the  UNCW 
experience  extraordinary.  Donors  are  a  big 
part  of  that  experience.  Think  about  creating 
a  legacy  at  UNCW.  You  will  definitely  make 
a  difference  in  students'  lives,  now  and 
in  the  years  to  come.  Contact  University 
Advancement  at  910.962.3751  to  discuss 
your  gift  ideas  with  a  development  officer 


Gift  adds  'flavor'  to  aquarium  project 

Thanks  to  Adam  Mangino  '01,  '05M  the  2008  senior  class  gift 
graduated  from  a  freshwater  aquarium  to  a  sakwater  tank. 

Vlangino,  a  research  and  devekspmcnt  speciahst  with  Oceans, 
Reefs  and  Aquariums  (ORA),  heard  about  the  project  from  his 
former  biology  and  marine  biology  professor,  lleana  Clavijo. 
ORA,  based  in  Florida,  seeks  to  conserve  wild  reef  habitats  and 
offer  customers  and  liobbyists  an  aquaculture  alternative  to  wild- 
collected  fish. 

"Providing  the  fish  for  the  2008  senior  class  gift  project  is  a  great 
way  to  give  back  to  my  alma  mater  and  to  educate  students  on 
the  importance  of  bupng  aquacultured  marine  fish  and  corals," 
Mangino  said.  "It  really  means  a  lot  to  me  and  is  a  great  way  for 
me  to  honor  my  former  professors,  Dr,  Clavijo  and  Dr,  Wade 
■Watanabe  and  my  former  employer,  John  Stout  at  Tropical 
Paradise,"  Tropical  Paradise,  based  in  "Wilmington,  is  the  aquar- 
ium vendor, 

Chris  Faulkner  '08,  senior  class  president,  said  "A  saltwater 
tank  is  what  the  seniors  really  wanted  but,  due  to  cost  constraints, 
we  did  not  find  it  feasible.  Adam's  contribution  is  evidence  that 
alumni  support  really  does  make  a  difference  on  our  campus." 

The  200-gallon  aquarium  is  installed  in  Randall  Library.  More 
than  440  seniors  contributed  to  the  university  this  year,  raising 
more  than  $9,800  to  support  the  aquarium  and  other  areas  on 
campus.  The  Student  Government  Association  contributed 
$3,500  to  the  aquarium  project  to  offset  the  hbrary's  future  main- 
tenance costs. 


Professorship  to  attract  nursing  faculty 


A  $1  million  endowed  distinguished  professorship  was 
established  in  April  to  recruit  and  retain  outstanding  faculty  for 
the  School  of  Nursing. 

Irwin  "Ike"  Belk,  a  Charlotte  business  executive  and 
higher  education  advocate,  contributed  $417,000,  enabling 
the  university  to  receive  $250,000  from  the  CD.  Spangler 
Foundation  of  Charlotte  and  $333,000  from  North  Carolina's 
Distinguished  Professors  Endowment  Trust  Fund,  to  endow  the 
Irwin  "Ike"  Belk  Distinguished  Professorship. 

"Nursing  faculty  are  the  key  to  solving  the  nursing  shortage  in 
North  Carolina,"  said  Virginia  W  Adams,  former  dean  of  the 
UNCW  School  of  Nursing.  "The  number  of  students  that  we 
may  accept  is  directly  related  to  the  number  of  faculty  we  have. 
That's  why  Mr.  Belk's  gift  is  so  critical." 

Belk's  contributioirs  to  UNC  Wilmington  include  Bryan 
Auditorium  in  Morton  Hall  and  a  recently  commissioned 
Seahawk  statue  for  the  campus.  Work  is  underway  to  design 
and  develop  the  statue  by  sculptor  Jon  Hair  of  Cornelius,  N.C, 
Belk  served  28  years  on  the  governing  boards  of  the  UNC 
system;  UNCW  joined  the  system  during  his  tenure.  Belk  Hall, 
a  women's  residence  hall  on  campus,  is  named  for  his  mother, 
Marv  Lenora  Irwin. Belk, 


/    / 


Staying  involved  with  your  alma  mater  is  more  than  just  reading  this 
magazine,  framing  your  diploma  or  even  visiting  campus  for  a  ball  game. 
It  is  about  doing  all  of  those  things,  and  more,  to  maintain  your 
connections  to  UNCW  and  to  share  your  Seahawk  spirit  with  classmates 
and  friends.  The  alumni  association  invites  you  to  stay  involved  with  the 
university  and  gives  you  many  opportunities  to  join  other  Seahawks  to 
remember  and  celebrate  the  UNCW  experience. 


SUMMER  200K  UNCW  Magazine 

22 


what's  new 

for  2008-09? 


Building  partnerships  on 
campus  -  The  UN CW  Alumni 
Association  wants  to  make  sure  alumni 
have  many  opportunities  to  interact 
with  current  students,  faculty  and  staff 
when  they  return  to  campus  for  Fall 
Alumni  Weekend  and  Homecoming. 
The  alumni  relations  staff  is  working 
with  departments  across  campus  to 
team  up  for  major  events.  The  goal:  to 
offer  you  a  full  slate  of  activities  from 
a  departmental  reception  or  a  Greek 
picnic  to  an  alumni  celebration. 

Strengthening  chapters  and 

clubs  -  To  truly  soar,  the  UNCW 
Alumni  Association  wants  to  expand 
its  programs  and  services  beyond 
campus.  The  goal:  to  bring  the  univer- 
sity's outstanding  professors,  coaches 
and  students  to  your  community  and 
to  give  Seahawks  a  reason  to  gather  no 
matter  where  they  live. 

Although  our  48,000  alumni  live  in 
locales  around  the  world,  more  than 
10,000  reside  in  the  Cape  Fear  region. 
Thousands  of  others  have  flocked  to 
the  Raleigh-Durham  area,  Greensboro 
and  Charlotte.  With  such  concentra- 
tions of  Seahawks,  the  alumni  associ- 
ation plans  to  focus  on  those  areas  first. 

If  you  would  like  more  information  on 
chapters  or  alumni  events  in  your  area, 
please  contact  the  Office  of  Alumni 
Relations  at  910.962.2682. 

Focusing  on  reunions  -  This 
year,  the  association  plans  to  focus 
on  creating  several  meaningful 
reunions  for  our  alumni  and  friends. 
The  goal:  to  bring  you  and  your 
friends  back  to  campus  and  to  connect 
you  with  alumni  who  have  similar 
interests  in  UNCW. 

Interested  in  learning  about  future 
reunions?  Please  contact  the  Office  of 
Alumni  Relations  at  910.962.2682. 


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Fall  Alumni  Weekend/Family  Weekend 
Oct.  17-18 

The  alumni  association  will  hold  its  Fall  Alumni 
Weekend  in  conjunction  with  Family  Weekend. 
Make  plans  to  visit  campus  -  you  won't  believe  how 
thmgs  have  changed  m  just  the  past  five  years  -  for  a 
weekend  of  games,  activities  and  fun. 

Homecoming  2009 

The  dates  haven't  been  set  yet,  but  you  won't  want 
to  miss  Homecoming  2009.  If  you  only  make  it  back 
to  campus  once  a  year,  this  is  the  time  to  come. 
Activities  include  basketball  games,  a  Tealgate  and 
the  annual  presentation  of  the  UNCW  Alumni 
Association  Awards. 


Office  of  Wise  Alumni  House 

Alumni   university  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington 
Relations   1713  Market  Street,  Wilmington,  NC  28403-5906 
910.962.2682      •     910.962.2685(F) 

Director  Rob  iVIclnturf,  mcinturfr@uncw.edu 

Assistant  Director  Lindsay  Terry,  terryl@uncw.edu 

Alumni  Relations  Assistants:  Tiffany  Bowie  '05,  bowiet® 
uncw.edu  and  Crystal  Chapman,  chapmancl@uncw.edu 


t  nrsc  glance,  i  im  uuncan  '73  seems  like  an 
unlikely  investor  in  a  rock-and-roll  park.  He  wears 
understated  glasses  and  has  neatly  trimmed  gray  ^ 

hair,  but  his  heart  beats  to  a  risk-taker's  drum. 

An  accountant  who  owns  his  own  firm  in  Myrtle 
Beach,  Duncan  and  other  local  financiers  first  thought 
of  building  a  theme  park  a  few  years  ago  as  they 
researched  development  ideas  for  large  tracts  of  property 
they  owned  along  U.S.  501  near  the  coast.  They  teamed 
up  with  Hard  Rock  Cafe  International  (USA)  Inc.,  broke 
ground  in  July  2006  and  opened  the  55-acre,  $400  million 
park  less  than  two  years  later  in  late  April. 

With  eye-catching  design  -  from  an  enormous  Gibson 
guitar  beside  the  lake  and  Led  Zeppelin  -  The  Ride's         - 
1 20-foot  loop  to  the  "gods  of  rock"'  fresco  in  the  entry 
plaza  -  and  big-name  musical  acts  -  Kid  Rock,  Sister 
Hazel  and  grand  opening  headliners  the  Eagles  and  the 
Moody  Blues  -  a  day  at  Hard  Rock  Park  promises  to  be  a 
memorable  experience. 

The  park  includes  more  than  50  rides  and  attractions,  many 
equipped  with  state-of-the-art  technology;  it  is  the  first  major 
theme  park  constructed  in  the  United  States  in  nearly  a  decade. 


Duncan  is  a  member  of  the  UNCW  Foundation  Board 
of  Directors  and  the  father  of  senior  Ginny  Duncan.  He 
doesn't  have  a  favorite  ride  or  restaurant  or  shop.  Instead, 
he  is  proud  of  the  entire  park,  which  could  bring  as  many 
as3,000jobs  tothearea.  


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ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


Marion  W.  Piner  '60  and  his  wife 
Ladee  are  musicians  with  ihe  DM  Concert 

Band,  They  reside  in  Urbandale,  Iowa. 


iQ7nQ 


Kenneth  H.  Hemenway  II  '77  and 
Peggy  Hill  Hemenway  '77  both 
retired  from  Wayne  County  Public  Schools 
in  2007. 


Phil  Robinson  '80  is  employed  by 
Savvgrass  Technologies  Inc.  in  Mount 
Pleasant,  S.C..  as  project  leader  for 
de\'elopmg  new  ink  products 

Lou  Ann  Mims  '81,  '03M  is  the 

director  of  the  Wrighlsville  Beach  Museum 
of  History 

David  S.  Lee  '82  completed  a  self- 
directed  study  of  the  Hawaiian  islands, 
focusing  on  tropical  hsh  behavior, 
humpback  whale  breeding  grounds 
and  catching  a  few  waves.  He  is  the 
regional  permit  coordinator  for  the  N.C. 
Depariment  of  Environment  and  Natural 
Resources  in  Raleigh 

After  more  than  20  years  workmg  as  an 
addictions  counselor  in  Wilmington, 
JoAnne  Macco  Likens  '82  began 
a  private  practice  in  counseling  and 
hypnotherapy,  specializing  m  smoking 
cessation,  weight  loss,  stress  management 
and  relationship  issues.  The  Web  site  for 
Serenity  Counsehng  and  Hypnotherapy  is 
wwwscreniiyquest  net. 

Sherry  L.  Matthews  '82  is  general 

manager  of  The  Sampson  Independent,  a 
daily  newspaper  in  eastern  North  Carolina 
She  is  writing  a  novel  based  on  a  murder 
that  occurred  in  Clinton  in  the  1980s. 

Vertha  Dixon-Wright  '83  was  the 

2008  recipient  of  the  North  Carolina  High 
School  Athletic  Associations  Pat  Gainey 
Award,  which  recognizes  excellence  in 
character,  achievement  and  coaching.  She 
is  head  coach  of  the  girls  basketball  team 
at  New  Hanover  High  School 

Deborah  Roseboro  Lorris  '83 

graduated  in  Ma)'  2007  with  a  Master 
of  Science  in  Nursing  from  the  Medical 
University  of  South  Carolina  College 
of  Nursing.  She  is  a  registered  nurse 
at  the  Medical  University  of  South 
Carolina  Hospital. 

Jackie  Nichols  '84,  an  English  teacher 
at  Laney  High  School  in  Wilmington,  was 
one  of  four  Teachers  of  the  Month  who  in 
Februar)'  2008  were  given  a  new  Chevrolet 
Malibu,  along  with  free  gas  fill-ups,  for 
one  month. 

A  meteorologist  with  NASA.  Sterling 
Ashby  '85  received  a  commendation 
from  the  Johnson  Space  Center  for 
Outstanding  Weather  Support  during  the 
space  shuttle  landing  in  April  2008. 

John  A.  Lasiey  '85  of  Pembroke 

Pines,  Fla.,  works  for  Science 
Applications  International  Corporation 
in  support  of  U.S.  Southern  Command 
requirements  and  acti\'ities  throughout 
Central  and  South  America.  He  also 
owns  a  security  consulting  firm  that 
provides  a  wide  range  of  aerial  and 
ground  surveillance  consulting  to 


contractors,  the  U.S.  Department  of 
Defense  and  foreign  governments. 

Cdr  John  E.  PaSCh  '86  achieved 
Level  HI  Certification  as  a  Department  of 
Defense  acquisition  professional  program 
manager. 

Alex  Smith  '86  was  appointed  branch 
manager  of  OTC-Glasgow  Hicks  Insurance 
Agency 

Tracy  Mills  Barnard  '87  is  the 

co-owner  of  Bon-Bons  Jewelry  m 
Greensboro  and  is  happy  that  her  son  Erik 
will  be  attending  UNCW  in  the  fail. 

James  C.  Dean  '87  completed  the 
Certihed  Financial  Planner  course  offered 
through  the  UNCW  Cameron  School  of 
Business  in  May  2007  and  was  awarded 
the  CFP*  designation  in  October  2007.  He 
is  an  investment  management  consultant 
with  Raymond  James  Financial  Services  in 
Wilnungton  and  works  with  his  brother, 
Tracy  Dean  '90 

Jeffrey  Rogers  '87  is  a  third-  and 

fourth-grade  maih  remediation  teacher  at 
Liberty  Elementary  School  in  Randolph 
County.  He  is  pursuing  a  master's  degree 
in  education  at  Nonh  Carolina  A&rT 
University 

Todd  L.  Brady  '88  is  a  church  planter 
in  Fayetteville  and  the  lead  pastor  of  The 
River  Community  Church.  His  wife  Angela 
IS  a  broker  with  World  Properties  Interna- 
tional and  children's  ministry  director  at 
The  River 

Paul  Verzaal  '88  is  a  fraud  and  arson 
investigator  for  the  Wilmington  Police 
Department  and  also  performs  polygraph 
examinations.  He  is  a  member  of  the 
American  Polygraph  Association,  N.C. 
International  Association  of  Arson  Investi- 
gators and  the  International  Association  of 
Financial  Crimes  Investigators. 

Sheila  Whitmeyer  '88  is  a  first-grade 
teacher  assistant  at  Anderson  Elementary 
School  in  Wilmington.  She  is  also  an 
independent  beauty  consultant  with  Mary 
Kay  Cosmetics 

Kevin  T.  Colaner  '89  is  the  associate 
\ice  president  for  student  services  at 
California  State  Polytechnic  University, 
Pomona.  He  was  profiled  in  Kirk  Snyder's 
book,  The  C  Quolicnt:  W-Tiy  Gay  Executives 
Ave  Evccfling  us  Leaders  and  WJuU  Evety 
Manager  Needs  io  Know. 

Kimberly  Tuttle  Gray  '89  is  the 

principal  of  Don  D.  Steed  Elementary 
School  in  Raeford. 

James  E.  Richardson  '89  is  the 

Birmingham,  Ala  ,  market  president  for 
Wachovia. 

Jay  Wolfe  '89  is  director  of  research 
with  Legac)'  Sports  Group  in  Newport 
Beach,  Calif.  His  duties  include  baseball 
contract  analysis,  historical  statistical 
analysis  and  arbitration  case  preparation. 


1990s 


First  Flight  High  School  principal  Arty 
Tillett  '90  was  named  Northeast  Region 
2008  Wachovia  Principal  of  the  Year  in 
the  annual  recognition  sponsored  by  the 
N.C,  Department  of  Public  Instruction, 
the  Principal's  Executive  Program  and 
Wacho\'ia  Corp, 


Linda  Porter  Good  '91  added 
music  to  her  leaching  license  and  now 
teaches  about  1.000  K-5  students  at 
Mclvin  Honeycult  Elementary  School  in 
Fayetteville 

David  Scott  '91  ts  a  community 
counsehng  program  coordinator  and 
assistant  prolessor  at  Clemson  University 

Michael  Williams  '91  was  promoted 
to  captain  with  the  Car)'  Police 
Department  and  ser\'es  as  commander 
for  the  Investigations  and  Family  Ser\'ice 
Division  Marshae  Jones  Williams 
'94  is  a  regional  accounuim  with  G\psum 
Management  Company 

Brian  Farmer  '92.  president  of 
advisory  services  at  Coldwell  Banker 
Commercial  TradeMark  Properties, 
received  the  2008  Silver  Circle  of 
Distinction  award.  The  award  is  based  on 
closed  adjusted  gross  commission  income 
for  the  previous  year  and  presented 
to  Coldwell  Banker  Commercial  sales 
associates  nanonwidc 

Kirsten  Geiger  Michel  '92  started 
her  own  business  as  destination  planner 
and  writer. 

Robert  E.  Sherry  '92  is  an  insurance 
fraud  sur\eillance  investigator  with  Global 
Options  Group,  serving  the  East  Coast 
from  New  York  to  Florida.  He  is  an  expert 
in  surveillance  and  undercover  tactics. 

Alden  P.  Blake  '93  is  a  technical 

recriuier  wuh  TEKsystems,  and  Shelly 
Read  Blake  '95  is  an  attorney  with 
Blake  and  \lrni.in   They  reside  in  Raleigh. 

John  "Merge"  Blake  '93  is  the 

branch  manager  lor  Robert  Half  Inter- 
national's Officeteam  and  Accountemps 
Divisions  in  Greensboro 

Jeffrey  B.  Rivenbark  '93  is  the 

television  news  assignment  manager  with 
WBTV  News  3  in  Charlotte 

Christopher  S.  Casieri  '94M  of 

Titusville,  N  J  ,  is  an  associate  in  the  Intel- 
lectual Properly  Law  Group  with  the  law 
firm  of  Norris  McLaughlin  &  Marcus.  PA. 

Patrick  Kay  '94  is  a  manager  of 
Accenture.  a  global  leader  of  consulting, 
outsourcing  and  strategy  work.  He  resides 
in  Huniersville. 

Ganon  Baker  '95  is  the  owner  of 

Ganon  Baker  Basketball  Services  and 
travels  worldwide  conducting  personal  and 
team  training  as  well  as  camps  and  clinics. 
He  has  more  than  25  top-selling  basketball 
DVDs  focused  on  drills  and  basketball 
training  techniques.  His  Web  site  is  www. 
ganonbakerbasketball-com. 

Jay  E.  Barker  '95,  owner  and 
president  of  the  J.E.B  International 
Tobacco  Co.,  was  recognized  by 
Cambridge  Who's  Who  for  showing 
dedication,  leadership  and  excellence  in  all 
aspects  of  business  administration, 

Thomas  E.  Hancock  '95M  will 
complete  his  I'h  D   in  biology  at  Wake 
Forest  University  during  summer  2008, 
He  is  a  visiting  biology  instructor  at 
Salem  College. 


Livian  Jones  '95M  was  named  vice 
president  of  John  S.  Clark  Company, 
LLC,  She  will  oversee  business  acquisi- 
tions out  of  the  Mount  Airy-based  general 
construction  company's  Wilmington  office, 

Carlton  V.  MettS  '95  was  promoted  to 
center  supervisor  for  the  City  of  New  Bern 
Parks  and  Recreation  Department 

Laura  R.  Owen  '95  is  homeschooling 
her  three  children  and  is  a  pianist  for 
Trinity  Baptist  Church  in  Fayetteville, 
where  her  husband  Joshua  is  pastor.  In 
May  2008,  he  defended  his  Doctorate  of 
Divinity  from  Southeastern  Seminar)'  in 
Louisville,  Ky 

F.  Glenn  Pleasant  '95  is  ihe  first 
through  fifth  grade  administrator  at  Myrtle 
Grove  Christian  School,  where  his  wife, 

Angela  Pridgen  Pleasant  '95. 

teaches  sixth  grade  science  and  ad\'anced 
math,  and  ihcir  two  children  are  enrolled. 

Donna  Hentosh  Williams  '95, 
'OOM  opened  Fitwize  4  Kids,  a  healthy 
lifestyle  center  for  kids  combining 
fitness  and  nutrition  in  the  Leiand  area. 
J.  Daniel  Williams  '96  is  vice 
president/business  banker  with 
Woodlands  Bank 

Chris  Bartosik  '96  is  the  manager  of 
application  development  with  Blue  Cross 
and  Blue  Shield  of  North  Carolina.  He  and 
his  wife,  Dana  Warwick  Bartosik  '97, 
reside  in  Car\' 

Cpt  Jones  H.  Blakely  III  '96  was 

deployed  as  a  combat  ad\  isor  to  the 
Alghnn  N'aiional  .Arm\-  m  ,-\lghamsian. 

Lisa  Witmer  Hedgecock  '96  is 

pursuing  a  Master  of  Science  degree  in 
post  secondary  and  adult  education  at 
Capella  University  She  works  m  customer 
service  and  sales  v\"ith  Citigroup  in 
McLeansville. 

Shannon  L.  Hillard  '96  and  Jesse 

C.  Gaither  '96  have  purchased  a 
historic  mint-farm  in  Oregania,  Ohio. 
Shannon  handles  national  accounts  for 
Crate  Farm,  and  Jesse  is  the  vice  president 
of  operations  for  Wilson  Buildings, 

A  former  tennis  player,  Eric  Johnson 

'96  is  still  active  in  state  and  regional 
tournaments.  He  works  in  sales  wuh 
Europa  Sports  Products, 

Gregory  Leimone  '96  is  the  regional 

operations/sales  manager  for  Elsag  North 
America  Law  Entorcement  Systems, 
the  leading  manufacturer  of  Automated 
License  Plate  Recognition. 

Gabe  Salazar  '96,  '06M  is  a  bilingual 
cliniLian  at  Coastal  Horizons'  Pender 
County  office,  which  offers  substance 
abuse  and  mental  health  counseling  for 
Hispanic? 

Christian  Pace  Verzaal  '96  is  an  ice 

skating  instructor  and  marketing  assistant. 

Tony  '97  and  Jennifer  DiLullo 
Butler  '95  established  Hope  from  Helen 
Inc.,  a  non-profit  charily  that  supports 
local  and  global  organizations  dedicated 
to  health,  education,  animals,  the 
environment  and  individuals  and  families 
in  need.  In  addition,  the  couple  owns/ 
operates  www, wblivesurf.com.  Ever)' July 
they  sponsor  the  nationally  recognized 
Reel/Sweetwaler  Pro-Am  Surf  Fesi. 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 
BOARD    OF    DIRECTORS 

Chair 

Jason  Wheeler  '99.  'OSM 

Secretary 

Melissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87 


Marcus  Snnlth  '96 

Past  Chair 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 

Board  Members 

Melissa  Andrus  '01 
Crystal  Caison  '84 
James  Carroll  '90 
Susan  Chandler  '07 
Cara  Costello  '97.  '03M 
Dru  Farrar  '73 
Kimberly  Wiggs  Gamiin  '90 
Enoch  Hasberry  '98 
Gayle  Hayes  '89 
Kandice  Kelley  '04 
Joanie  D.  Martin  '91 
Trudy  Maus  '91,  '97M 
Sandra  McClammy  '03 
Lauren  Scott  '06 
Beth  Terry  '00 
Aaron  Whitesell  '06 


ALUMNI    CHAPTERS 
African  American  Graduates 
Association 

Enoch  Hasberry  '98 

Triangle 
Matt  Glova  '07 

Cape  Fear,  Charlotte  Area, 
Greater  Greensboro  Area 
Call  us  to  get  involved. 


SCHOOL    AFFILIATED 
ALUMNI    GROUPS 

Cameron  School  of  Business  Chapter 
Sarah  Hall  Cain  '99,  '05M 

Communications  Studies  Chapter 
Steve  Nelson  '06 

Watson  School  of  Education  Chapter 
Jeanne  Harmon  '01 

OTHER    ALUMNI    GROUPS 

Crew/  Club 
Curt  Browder  '81 
Jennifer  Tripplett  '97 

Past  Chair's  Council 
Tom  Lament  '80 


McSpadden 


Pleasant 


ALUMNOTES 


Kia  Hendrix  Countess  '97  graduated 
from  VXalden  Univcrsu\'  in  April  2008  with 
a  Master  of  Science  in  Nursing,  She  is  a 
registered  nurse  with  Intelistaf  and  resides 

in  Huntsville,  Ala. 

Kathleen  King  McMillan  '97  retired 
in  June  2007  from  teaching  with  the 
Onslow  County  Schools,  She  now  tutors 
part-time  and  enjoys  time  with  her  grand- 
children Edward  S.  McMillan  '95  is 
an  ATM  deposit  puller  with  Pendum 

A  certified  yoga  instructor,  Loryn 
Schiraldo  '97  is  an  account  director 
with  Aquent  in  New  York.  NY 

Rhonda  Teachey  Thompson  '97 

is  a  registered  nurse  for  Hanuwr  Medical 
Specialists. 

Kara  Fuchs  Gansmann  '98 

graduated  m  Mny  2007  from  the 
University  of  North  Dakota  School  of 
Law,  earning  a  Juris  Doctor  degree  with 
distinction.  She  is  a  bnefing  attorney  for 
the  State  of  Texas  14lh  Court  of  Appeals 
in  Houston. 

Summer  Watson  Taylor  '98  is 

the  lead  dog/creative  director  tor  Good 
Dog/Bad  Dog  Creative  Design  Inc.  in 
Brandon,  Fla 

Jennifer  K.  Bell  '99M  is  an  assistive 
technolog)'  specialist  for  Clark  County 
Schools  in  Kentucky 

Dawn  Hodges  "99.  language  arts 
teacher  ai  Wilmmgton  Academy  of 
Arts  and  Sciences,  was  a  finalist  for 
Outstanding  Teacher  of  the  Gifted  Award 
by  the  N,C,  Association  for  the  Gifted 
and  Talented.  Hodges  is  the  co-founder 
ofWAAS, 


JoAnna  S.  Mayer  '99  is  pursuing 
a  Master  ol  Du'iniiy  degree  at  Duke 
University 

Holly  Higglns  Wllcher  '99  is  the  early 
childhood  mental  health  educator  with  the 
Smart  Start  Colorado  Office  of  Professional 
Development  in  Denver. 


2000s 


Jennifer  Owens  Durham  '00 

graduated  in  May  2008  from  the 
University  of  North  Carolina  Chapel  Hill 
with  a  Master  of  Public  Health  leadership 
degree  David  Durham  '00  is  an 

associate  pastor  with  First  Baptist  Church 
of  Elon. 

Gilbert  A.  Payette  '00  \  olunteers 
as  a  naturalist  at  the  Sabine  Canyon 
Recreational  Area  of  the  Santa  Caialina 
Mountains  in  the  Coronado  National 
Forest.  He  also  is  a  sior)'teller  and  spirit 
program  provider  for  Canyon  Ranch 
Resort.  His  Web  site  is  www.storyieller.net/ 
tellers/gpayctte 

loulia  Koukourouzova  Boxley  '01 

IS  the  owner  and  area  director  of  Club 
Z!  In-Home  Tutoring  Ser\'ices  in  New 
Hanover  County. 

William  Edgar  Jr.  '01,  vice  president 
and  commercial  loan  officer  with  First 
Carolina  State  Bank,  is  the  first  recipient 
of  the  Weldone  "Red"  Kimball  Award 
given  to  employees  whose  hard  work  and 
dedication  is  judged  by  management  to  be 
exemplary. 

Erica  Livingston  '01  had  the  lead 

role  in  the  first  national  tour  of  the  sketch 
comedy,  The  Gica[  Amcrkan  Tydilcy  Park 
Musical 

Danielle  Becktame  Richaret 

'01  is  the  co-founder  of  the  non-profit 
Sustainable  Schools  Inuiative. 

John  P.  Van  Zandt  IV  '01  teaches 
English  at  a  local  private  high  school, 
Sagrados  Corazones  de  Manquehue,  in 
Santiago.  Chile, 

Charles  Beckwith  '02  directed 

Three  \\'(s/il\s,  part  of  the  Curan  Repertor)' 
Company's  Notes  from  the  Underground 
Festival  at  the  Fayan  Theater  in  the  Roy 
Arias  Theatre  Center,  New  York  City.  He 
is  an  editorial  photographer  in  the  fashion 
industry  and  is  producing  a  photography- 
focused  radio  series  called  Light  and 
Gravity,  His  Web  site  is  wwAvcharles- 
beckwith  com. 

Charles  C.  Blanton  '02  \\as  elected 
to  a  second  term  as  president  of  the  Young 
Democrats  of  New  Hanover  County  and 
serves  as  vice  chair  for  youth  development 
with  the  New  Hano\'er  Count)'  Democratic 
Party  He  is  a  sales  account  manager  with 
Castle  Branch  Inc 

Gregory  G.  Eppard  '02  graduated 

in  May  2008  from  the  UNC  School  of 
Medicine  and  will  specialize  in  obstetrics 
and  gyTiecology, 

Zach  A.  Galloway  '02  earned  status 
in  the  American  Institute  of  Certified 
Planners  (.AICP)  and  is  a  planner  for  the 
City  of  Tallahassee, 

John  Rogers  '02  is  an  applications 
developer  with  Signal,  a  design,  marketing 
and  technology  firm  in  Wilmington. 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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A.     ^^- 


by  £m/7y  Jones  '09 


jgulila 


The  journey  for  J.R.  and  Peggy  Shute  began  25 
years  ago  while  they  were  students  at  the  University  of 
North  Carolina  Wilmington.  Their  shared  passion  for 
aquatic  life  led  the  couple  to  work  with  rare  freshwater 
fishes  in  Lake  Waccamaw  and  guided  them  into  a 
lifelong  dedication  to  the  preservation  of  imperiled  fishes 
throughout  the  Southeast. 


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After  ihey  graduated  from  UNCW  in 
1977  with  bachelor's  degrees  in  biology, 
they  followed  different  paths  of  aquatic 
work,  yet  both  remained  devoted  to 
preserving  endangered  species. 

"1  can't  imagine  doing  anything  else  at 
this  point.  Much  of  this  work  requires 
years  to  see  any  real  results,  so  a  brief 
commitment  is  not  very  practical 
anyway! "  J.R.  stated. 

He  became  involved  in  an  endangered 
fish  restoration  project  in  the  Great 
Smoky  Mountains  National  Park,  which 
ultimately  lead  to  the  development 
of  a  non-profit  organization  in  1992, 
Conservation  Fisheries.  The  group's 
mission  is  to  restore  fish  populations 
that  have  been  destroyed  due  to 
pollution  or  habitat  destruction.  Toda\ 
the  organization  includes  a  5,000  sq.  It. 
hatchery  in  Kno.wille,  Tcnn.,  which 
is  dedicated  to  propagating  rare  and 
endangered  fishes.  The  association 
also  surve\s  local  streams  and  rivers 
to  monitor  the  health  of  rare  fish 
populations  and  produces  an  electronic 
newsletter  that  educates  the  public  on 
I  heir  aquatic  endeavors. 


"Conser\'ation  Fisheries  has  been 
instrumental  in  the  recovery  of  several 
rare  and  endangered  fishes  in  the 
southeastern  U.S.  The  restoration  of 
three  federally  protected  fishes  into 
Abrams  Creek  in  the  Great  Smoky 
Mountains  National  Park  would  have  to 
rank  pretty  high  as  one  of  our  greatest 
accomplishments,"  J.R.  said. 

The  organization  has  assisted  the  U.S. 
Fish  and  Wildlife  Service,  National 
Park  Service  and  Forest  Service,  World 
Wildlife  Fund  and  Nature  Conservancy 
in  their  efforts  to  protect  endangered 
wildlife.  Policy  makers  use  its  wideh' 
recognized,  non-invasi\'c  monitoring 
techniques  to  refine  water  qualit\' 
standards  lor  rivers  and  streams 
throughout  the  U.S.  The  association 
is  continuing  to  work  on  restoring 
additional  fishes  in  other  streams. 

Ii  has  won  several  awards  throughout 
the  years  including  the  2007  National 
Fisheries  and  llabiiai  Conservation 
Award,  U.S.  Fish  and  Wildlife  Service, 
and  the  2006  River  Champions  Award, 
Tennessee  Clean  Water  Network 


Peggs'  Shute  took  a  different  route  in  her 
dedication  to  aquatic  life. 

She  is  the  manager  of  the  Tennessee 
Valley  Authority  Heritage  Resources, 
which  is  responsible  for  TV.As  compliance 
with  the  Endangered  Species  Act  and 
wetlands  regulations  and  the  National 
Environmental  Policy  Act.  They  assess 
the  potential  environmental  impacts  of 
proposed  T\  A  projects  and  operations, 
help  identify  lands  appropriate  lor 
inclusion  in  the  T\A  Natural  Areas 
system  (help  in  managing  those  natural 
areas),  and  monitor  populations  of 
endangered  species  found  on  T\'.A  lands. 

For  her  constant  dedication  and  support 
she  received  two  excellence  awards:  the 
2007  Environmental  E.xcellcncc  .Award 
for  Managemeni  Comnhimeni  and  the 
2007  Environmental  Fxcellencc  of  ihe 
Year  .Award. 

J.R.  and  Peggy  Shute  ha\e  dedic.uetl  their 
lives  to  the  aquatic  wim  Id.  lo  w  Inch  ihey 
have  both  been  deeply  devoted  lor  )ears. 
They  continue  to  rescue,  restore  and 
protect  endangered  species  everyday  with 
the  same  amount  of  passion  ihev  shared 
when  ihey  were  students  at  UNCW. 


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ALUMNOTES 


Amber  McCormick  '02  received 
Ccriiiied  FmariLKil  PUinner'  certification 
in  2007.  She  is  a  financial  planning 
consultant  with  Fidelity  Investments  in 
Charlotte. 

Erin  Watkins  '02  is  the  national 
accounts  coordinator  with  Venzon 
Wireless  in  Wilmington- 
Mary  Lee  Whitfield  '02  received  a 
master's  degree  m  elemeniar)'  education 
from  East  Carolina  Universily  as  well 
as  a  license  to  teach  academically  gifted 
children.  She  is  a  kindergarten  teacher 
with  Duplin  County  Schools. 

Grant  W.  Foster  '03  is  enrolled  m 

the  Gemological  Institute  of  America  in 
Carlsbad.  Calif. 

Rixky  Mouni  JcUgiLiin  sports  editor 
Ben  Jones  '03  and  his  staff,  which 
includes  Jessie  H.  Nunery  '03, 

received  second-place  honi.>rs  for  overall 
sports  coverage  at  the  N.  C-  Press 
Associations  2007  news,  editorial  and 
photojournalism  contest. 

Renae  Lopez  Harris  '03  is  a 

health  educator  with  the  State  of  North 
Carolina. 

Christin  IVIizelle  '03  graduated  in 
May  200S  wiih  a  Master  of  Fme  Arts 
in  dim  and  television  producing  from 
Chapman  University  in  Orange 
Count)'.  Calif. 

Adrienne  Parker  '03  is  the  family 
services  and  volunteer  coordinator  with 
Habitat  for  Humanity  of  Goldsboro- 

Wayne  County 

Belinda  F.  Simmons  '03  teaches 
first  grade  at  Lincoln  Elementary'  School 
m  Leland, 

Abbey  Wade  '03  completed  work 
on  the  feature  film  Vic  27  Club,  which 
made  its  international  debut  at  New  York 
City's  Tribeca  Film  Festi\-3l.  She  lives  in 
Davidson  with  her  husband  Garrett 
Droege  '02  and  son  Hcnr>'. 

Brandon  Williams  '03  is  a  mortgage 
loan  officer  with  NC  Bank  Mortgage. 
a  diWsion  of  New  Century  Bank,  in 

Clinton. 

Ross  C.  Adams  '04  was  one  of  four 
New  Hano\-er  County  Teachers  of  the 
Month  who  in  Februar>'  2008  were  given 
a  new  Chevrolet  Mahbu,  along  with  free 
gas  fill-ups,  for  one  month.  He  leaches 
mathematics  at  Ashley  High  School. 

Rebecka  Brasso  '04  is  teaching 

at  Randolph  Community  College  after 
earning  a  Master  of  Science  degree  at  the 
College  of  William  and  Mar)-.  She  is  a 
co-author  of  the  article  "The  Movement 
of  Aquatic  Mercur)'  Through  Terrestrial 
Food  Webs"  due  to  be  published  in 
Science,  a  research  publication, 

Kristen  Brigner  '04  is  a  park  ranger 
at  Goose  Creek  State  Park.  Her  responsi- 
bilities include  law  enforcement  as  well  as 
educating  groups  about  the  environment. 

Kimberly  Hills  Carpenter  '04  is 

pursuing  a  Ph.D.  in  neurobiology  at  the 
Universily  of  North  Carohna  Chapel  Hill. 
Eric  Carpenter  '02  is  employed  with 
Blue  Cross/Blue  Shield  in  Chapel  Hill. 


Janice  Ragins  Cooper  '04  is  the 

marketing  adminisiraior  lor  Mid-Ulini 
Credit  L'nion  in  Bloomington.  111. 

Erika  S.  Veth  '04  graduated  in  May 
2008  with  a  Master  of  Arts  degree  in 
English  literature  from  the  University  of 
Alaska  Anchorage.  She  is  working  at  the 
university  as  an  adjunct  faculty 

Elizabeth  H.  Bordeaux  '05  earned 

a  master's  degree  m  histor)-  from 
University  of  North  Carolina  Chapel 
Hill  in  2007  and  is  pursuing  a  master's 
degree  in  librar)'  science  at  North  Carolina 
Central  University  She  is  a  pre-GED 
test  and  prep  instructor  at  Cape  Fear 
Community  College. 

Cam  Connelly  '05  is  a  field  under- 
writer with  Hughes  &r  Associates 
Insurance  Agency  His  Web  site  is 
CamConnellym)-nied  icaiquotes.com. 

Joanne  M.  Gold  '05  is  enrolled  in 
pharmacy  school  at  the  Medical  University 
of  South  Carolina. 

Jackie  Harmon  '05  is  an  oyster 

restoration  specialist  with  the  Chesapeake 

Ba\'  FoLindatii.in 

Phillip  A.  Maxwell  '05  was  promoted 
to  national  training  manager  for  the  Home 
Depot  account  with  General  Electric 
Appliances  in  Louis\'i!le,  Ky 

Terry  Thorpe  Rose  '05  graduated  m 
May  2008  \Mth  a  Master  of  Social  Work 
from  Virginia  Commonwealth  University. 

Bethany  S.  Smith  '05  of  Kerners- 
\-ille  IS  in  Albania  working  with  health 
education  prolessionals  and  local  teachers 
to  promote  preventative  health  education 
and  introduce  new  teaching  techniques 
and  methods. 

A  sixth  grade  teach  at  Shallotte  Middle 
School.  Michelle  Bennett  '06M 

was  named  Brunswick  County  Schools' 
Teacher  ol  the  Year 

Daniel  BifaICO  '06  will  head  the  new 
Market  Street  Ad\n5ors  office  at  Cape  Fear 
Banks  Pine  Valley  branch.  He  is  also  an 
SEC-Registered  Series  7  Representative. 

James  R.  Hinkson  '06M  is  an 

academic  advisor  in  the  Sam  M.  Walton 
College  of  Business  at  the  University  of 
Arkansas-Fayetteville.  He  also  serves 
as  an  adjunct  faculty  member  with 
the  Universily  of  Arkansas-Fort  Smith 
Department  of  Hisior)'. 

Katherine  Miller  '06  is  pursuing  a 

Master  of  Divinity  degree  at  Columbia 
Theological  Seminar)'.  This  summer  she 
is  an  intern  at  Mt.  Pleasant  Presbyterian 
Church- 

Melissa  C.  Oliver  '06.  a  teacher 
with  Johnston  County  Schools,  received 
National  Board  Certification  in 
December  2007. 

Kai  Oliver-Kurton  '06  received  a 
Sih'cr  Wing  Award  and  a  Silver  Wing 
of  Merit  in  the  2008  Mercury  Awards 
for  outstanding  tactics  used  in  public 
relations,  presented  by  the  South  Carolina 
Public  Relations  Society  of  America.  She  is 
employed  by  Arcadia  Publishing. 

Rubyann  Rodriguez  '06  is  pursuing 
a  Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree  at  East  Carolina  University. 


Matt  Collogan  '07  is  the  environ- 
mental education  coordinator  at  Airlie 
Gardens. 

Sarah  B.  Rose  '07  is  enrolled  m  the 
Norman  Adrian  Wiggins  School  of  Law  at 
Campbell  University 

Megan  Walter  '07  is  an  account 
exeeuti\c  in  the  marketing  and  adver- 
tising department  of  the  Catevo  Group 
in  Raleigh 

Weddings 

Gayle  Hayes  '85  and  Ronald 

Woodcock  on  April  5.  2008.  Gayle  teaches 
business  to  sixih.  seventh  and  eighth 
graders  at  Cape  Fear  Middle  School. 

Harry  D.  May  II  '87  and  Lisa  Land 
Ma)  on  April  28,  2007,  Harry  is  a  pilot 
with  Spirit  Airlines.  The  couple  resides 
in  Raleigh. 

Carmel  Kenny  '89  and  AI  Muncey  on 
Jan.  1 1,  2008  Carmel  is  a  social  services 
coordmator  for  Heartland  o!  Columbia. 

Melissa  A.  Budzinski  '94  and 

Darrell  S.  Coleman  on  Sept.  2,  2006. 
Melissa  is  a  clinical  services  manager 
for  Diamond  Healthcare  Corporation,  a 
behavioral  health  management  company 

in  Richmond,  \'a. 

Shannon  C.  Davis  '94  and  Brian 
H.  Cruz  '96  on  April  14.  2007.  She  is 
an  account  executive  with  WFMY  TV  in 
Greensboro,  and  he  is  store  manager  of 
a  Starbucks  in  Elon.  Joining  them  at  ihe 
ceremony  were  George  Kelley  '92,  '93, 
Tim  Cordes  '91.  '97.  Erin  Isley  Cordes 
'99,  Angle  Brooks-Comer  '93  and  Ryan 
Finch  '96 

Kathleen  Phelps  '97  and  Michael 

Bove  on  Dec.  15,  2007.  Kathleen  is  an 
account  executive  for  McClalchey 
Broadcasting 

Wendy  E.  Worsley  '00  and  Dennis 
A.  Fullertonjr.  on  May  10,  2008.  They 
reside  in  Leland. 

Margaret  Conner  '01  and  Cameron 
Park  on  June  1 1 ,  2007   Margaret  was 
promoted  to  logistics  call  center  manager 
ai  La-Z-Boy  and  is  certified  as  a  supply 
chain  professional.  The  couple  resides  in 
Dearborn,  Mich 

Richard  TrUXiliO  '01  and  Patty  Spera 
on  March  30,  2008,  The  couple  resides  in 
Roanoke,  Va..  where  Richie  is  a  resident 
ph\'siLian  at  Carrillion  Hospital 

Stephanie  D.  Brooks  '02  and  Jason 

P  Haw\'er  on  March  29,  2008.  Stephanie 
is  a  Master  of  Fine  Arts  degree  candidate 
ai  the  L'nu'ersity  of  North  Texas 

Lindsey  Campbell  '02  and  Michael 

Holmes  '04  on  Sept   2.  2007 

Julie  Patterson  '02  and  Chad  Unden 
on  Nov.  7.  2007.  Julie  is  an  enrollment 
services  assistant  at  Forsyth  Technical 
Communil)'  College 

Melissa  Reid  '02  and  Trevor  A. 
Smith  '04  on  April  14,  2007. 

Brian  Chambers  '03  and  Dana  Mei= 
on  April  19,  2007  Brian  is  a  planner  tor 
the  City  of  Wilmington. 


Sara  M.  Ellis  '03  and  Tom  Sanborn 
on  April  H,  2007   Sara  was  promoted  to 
lieutenant  in  the  U.S.  Coast  Guard.  They 
reside  in  Jefferson,  La. 

Samantha  Sanderlin  '04andjarrod 
Page  on  Sept    13,  2007   Saniatha  is  a 
financial  sendees  officer  with  the  State 
Employees  Credit  Union. 

Rebecca  Hergenroeder  '05  md 
Byron  "Trey"  King  III  '03  on 

No\'.  3.  2007.  Trey  is  a  sales  agent  with 
BB&T.  and  Rebecca  is  a  registered  nurse 
in  the  surgical/trauma  intensive  care  unit 
at  UNC  Healthcare. 

Martha  M.  Roth  '05  and  Raymond 
T,  Gephart  ill  '06  on  May  10,  2008 

Christy  L.  Chambers  '06  and  Cpl 

Fredrick  L  Willard  on  July  21,  2007. 
The  couple  resides  in  Raleigh 

William  Swain  '06  and  Rebekah 
Cavcnaugh  on  Nov  17,  2007, 

Alexis  M.  Trask  '06  and  David 

B.  Bostic  '99  on  May  3,  2008. 
Alexis  is  a  registered  nurse  in  the 
emergency  department  at  New  Hanover 
Regional  Medical  Center  David  is  a 
licensed  contractor  and  operates  Bostic 
Building  Corporation 

Jessica  M.  Ingland  '07  and  Daniel 
L.  Joyner  '05  on  July  7,  2007,  Jessica 
IS  the  coordinator  of  advancement  services 
with  the  Campbell  University  School  of 
Pharmacy,  and  Daniel  is  the  minister  of 
families  at  Ml.  Flam  Baptist  Church. 


Births 


To  Kimberly  Holzer  Larsen  '86, 
'88M  and  her  husband  Donald,  a  son, 
Daniel  Hawthorne,  on  March  7,  2007. 
Kimberly  is  a  fisheries  biologist  with 
the  U.S.  Geological  Survey,  Biological 
Resources  Division,  Western  Fisheries 
Research  Center,  in  Seattle. 

To  Chris  '88  md  Carol  Shooter 

Redmond  '90,  a  daughter,  Taylor, 
on  June  8,  2007.  The  couple's  business. 
After  School  Karate  Academy,  offers  daily 
karate  instruction  and  academic  tutoring 
for  kindergarten  through  fifth  grade  in 
Wilmington. 

To  Deborah  Jones  Bowen  '92  and 

her  husband  Chris,  a  son,  Cole,  on  Aug. 
25,  2007.  Deborah  is  a  kindergarten 
teacher  with  Wake  County  Schools, 

To  Cheryl  Barela  Fekete  '92  and  her 

husband  N[ichacl,  a  son,  Matthew  Ryan  on 
Feb.  11,  2008.  Cheryl  is  a  senior  clinical 
project  manager  with  ICON  Clinical 
Research  in  Durham 

To  Christine  Bricker  Murphy  '92 

and  her  husband  Rob.  a  daughter.  Logan 
Nicole,  on  Aug.  15,  2007.  Christine  is  an 
attorney  with  Gordon  &  SiK-er.  Ltd.  in  Las 
Vegas,  Nev 

To  William  J.  Wilson  Jr.  '92  and  his 

wife  Lindsay,  twin  sons,  Benjamin  Parker 
and  Joseph  Whitmire,  on  April  9,  2008. 

To  James  H.  Ramsey  '92  and 

his  wife  Carla,  a  daughter,  Alexandra 
Elizabeth,  on  Sept.  9.  2007,  James  is  a 
supervisor  for  Southeastern  Freight  Lines 
in  Raleigh. 


SUMMER  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


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Hiinis 


Dozens  of  students  have  become  superior 
word  Grafters  through  UNCW's  creative  writing 
master's  program.  They  have  written  several 
books  and  received  prestigious  literary'  awards.  One 
prime  example  of  the  talent  that  emerges  from  this  stellar  program  is  Derek  Nikitas  '00, 
author  of  Pyres,  which  was  nominated  for  the  prestigious  2008  Edgar  Award  in  the 
category  of  Best  First  Novel  by  an  American  Author,     by  Emily  Jones  '09 


First-time  novelist  nominated  for  Edgar  Award 


The  Edgar  Awards,  named  for  the 
famed  author  Edgar  Allen  Poe,  are 
presented  annually  by  the  Myster)' 
Writers  of  America.  They  honor 
inystery  writers  in  fiction,  non-fiction, 
film,  TV  and  theatre.  The  awards  were 
presented  on  May  1  in  New  York. 

"I'm  a  devout  pessimist.  When  1  get 
good  news,  I  can't  help  assuming 
there's  been  a  mistake.  I  know  just 
how  many  debut  mystery  books  are 
more  deserving  than  mine  for  this 
honor,  but  the  judges  have  their 
proclivities.  I'li  be  clapping  vigorously 
when  one  of  the  olher  lour  nominees 
is  amnuuiced  the  winner  on  May  first. " 
staled  Nikiias,  who  unfortunately  did 
nol  receive  llic  awaril. 

Wendy  Brenner,  professor  in  the 
UNCW  creative  writing  deparinu  lU 
and  Nikitas'  menlor,  realized  inmu'i.li- 


ately  his  natural-born  talent  lor  writing. 
When  she  received  his  first  writing 
assignment  she  thought  it  was  brilliant 
and  knew  his  writing  would  reach 
national  readership.  She  believes 
Pyres  intrigues  readers  because  it  is 
so  beautifully  and  intimatcK  w  ritten. 

"This  novel  is  like  a  dream  thai 
haunts  you  m  the  daytime,  masL|ucr- 
ading  as  a  niemorx  of  real  events,  us 
diverse  cast  of  characters  so  vividly 
and  intimately  portrayed  that  }ou 
will  begin  to  see  them  everpvherc," 
she  Slated,  "it  is  not  only  the  concen- 
trated beauty  and  unreleniing  lyricism 
of  Nikilas's  language  thai  ensnares  the 
reader,  but  his  unllinching  immersion 
into  ihe  unlil  corners  ol  ihc  lumuui 
bean  and  conscience. " 

Nikiias  was  born  in  Manchester, 
N.H.,  and  raised  in  Rochester.  N.^'.  He 


earned  his  bachelor's  degree  in  English 
from  Slate  Universit)'  of  New  York 
Brockport.  Several  of  his  short  works 
ha\e  appeared  in  Ellay  Queen  Mysteiy 
Magazine  and  other  magazines.  He  has 
also  been  featured  in  a  book  length 
anthology  Killer  Year.  He  is  currently 
pursuing  a  Ph.D.  in  English  from 
Georgia  Stale  University  in  Atlanta. 

Several  other  graduales  ol  the  creative 
writing  |ii"ograin  have  gone  lorth  lo 
write  published  pieces  ol  lileralurc. 
They  include  Brian  Dcvido,  author  of 
Even  7'imc  /  Talk  to  Liston.  a  fiction 
novel  about  boxing;  Kristen  Holmsiedl, 
Band  of  Sisters,  a  ilocunienlar\-  of 
women  in  combat;  aiul  C  indy  llorrcll 
Ramsey,  Boys  oj  the  Battleship  .Vorf/i 
Carolina,  a  narrative  of  ihe  World 
War  II  baiileship  through  the  eyes  of 
ihc  sailors  that  manned  ihe  ship. 


ALUMNOTES 


=:^=s-=-r=i--'^-^-^ 


To  John  '93  and  Jennifer  Olson 
Bryant  '94,  .1  chuighter,  Kaicylin.  on 
Dec.  2 1 .  2007.  Jennifer  is  a  programmer 
analyst  for  AAA  Auio  Club  Souch- 

To  Timothy  K.  Otto  '93  and  his 

wife  Calhenne,  a  son,  Andrew  Timothy, 
on  Jan.  14,  2008.  Tim  is  a  Cerufied 
Financial  Planner®  practitioner  with 
Morgan  Stanley  in  Raleigh, 

To  Scott  Tlerney  '93  and  his  wife 

Heide  Kalinowski,  a  daughter,  Cali,  on 
Sept.  7,  2007,  Scott  is  an  athletics/fitness 
director  with  Palos  Heights  Recreation 
Department  in  Ilhnois 

To  Chad  '94  and  Sheri  North 

AyerS  '98,  a  daughter.  Kate,  on 
April  30,  2007.  Shen  is  a  registered 
nurse  and  Chad  is  a  paramedic  Both 
are  employed  by  New  Hanover  Regional 
Medical  Center. 

To  Clark  '94  and  Laura  Fisher 
McQueen  '97,  a  son,  Samuel,  on 
Dec.  22.  2007.  Clark  is  a  medical  sales 
specialist  with  Endo  Pharmaceuticals, 
and  Laura  is  a  nurse  anesthetist  with  New- 
Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center. 

To  Natalie  King  Price  '94,  'OOM 

and  her  husband  Jason,  a  daughter, 
Carson  Butler,  on  Dec.  19.  2007.  Natalie 
is  the  president  of  JBC  Developers  Inc. 

To  Wesley  Vaughn  '94  and  his  \vife 
Andrea,  a  son,  Andrew  Vaughn,  on  April 
22.  2007.  Wesley  is  a  sales  manager  with 
Cameo  Manufactunng. 

To  Vickie  Wilkinson  Barnes  '95 

and  her  husband  John,  a  daughter,  Ella 
Frances,  on  March  21,  2008.  Vickie  is 
a  teacher  at  Vance  Charter  School  in 
Henderson 

To  Charlie  H.  '95,  '96M  and  Terry 
Basnight  Dail  '95,  a  son,  Charles 
Cameron,  on  June  9,  2007.  Charlie  is  an 
assistant  North  Carolina  state  auditor, 
and  Terr)'  is  a  controller  for  N.C.  State 
Ports. 

To  Tracy  Silver  Pittman  '95  and  her 

husband  Kelly,  a  son,  G   Kell)\  on  Oct. 
29,  2007.  Tracy  is  a  project  manager  with 
PPD  Inc. 

To  Bryan  S.  Martin  '96  and  his  wife 
Jennifer,  a  daughter.  Kaitlyn,  on  Jan.  19, 
2007,  Bryan  is  a  database/visual  basic 
analyst  with  United  Healthcare  in  Minne- 
apolis, Minn. 

To  Kevin  L.  '97M  and  Barbi  Hoff 
Barber  '97,  a  daughter,  Laine  Winifred. 

on  April  22,  2007.  Barbi  is  a  senior 
director  and  Kevin  is  an  accounting 
manager;  both  are  employed  by  PPD  Inc. 

To  Paul  Calton  '97  and  his  wife 

Meredith,  a  daughter.  Morgan-Kate, 
on  Jan.  24,  2008.  Paul  is  the  territory 
manager  with  Gregory  Poole  Equipment 
Co  in  Raleigh 

To  Lewis  D.  Conner  Jr.  '97  and 

his  wife  Marie,  a  son,  Grant  Phillip,  on 
May  11.  2007.  Lewis  is  a  sales  represen- 
tative for  PrimeSource  Building  Products. 

To  Mandie  Dums  Condie  '97  and 

her  husband  Stuart,  a  son.  Noah  Robert, 
on  April  14,  2007.  Mandie  is  a  group 
exercise  coordinator  with  the  YMCA  in 
Harrisburg,  N.C. 


To  Dan  '97  and  Erin  Gough  Dove 

'96.  a  son.  James,  on  March  30,  2007. 

To  Mark  Foxx  '97  and  his  wife  Katie, 
a  daughter.  Campbell  Ann.  on  Nov.  11. 
2007.  The  family  resides  in  Havre  de 
Grace,  Md. 

To  Paul  "PK"  Kalish  '97  and  his  wife 
Robin,  a  daughter,  Samantha  Brooke, 
on  Dec.  19.  2007.  PK  is  a  park  ranger 
employed  by  N.C.  State  Parks. 

To  Margaret  Merrill  Britt  *98  and 

her  husband  Ronnie,  a  son.  Grad)'  Br\an, 
on  Oli    n,  2007 

To  Amy  Bullock  Pace  '98  and  her 

husband  Thomas,  a  daughter.  Aver)' June, 
on  April  23.  2007. 

To  Jonathan  Faires  '98  and  his 

wife  Christa,  a  son,  Brennan  Russell,  on 
March  2,  2007  Jonathan  is  the  band 
director  for  Widetield  School  District 
No.  3  m  Colorado  Springs,  Colo. 

To  Andrevtf  Onofrio  '98  and  his  wife 
Daniella.  a  daughter.  Isabella  Arteaga,  on 
March  26.  2008.  Andrew  is  the  president 
of  Onofrio  Construction  Inc  in  Raleigh, 

To  Lori  Parker  Sharpe  '98  and  her 

husband  Matt,  a  daughter,  Sadie  Bliss, 
on  Feb.  23,  2008.  Lori  is  a  second-grade 
teacher  at  McGees  Crossroads  Elementary 
School  in  Johnston  County 

To  Christopher  L.  James  '99  and 

his  wife  Piret  Roosimae,  twins.  Tristan  Kai 

and  Allegra  Liis,  on  Aug.  5.  2007.  Chris 
is  the  associate  director  for  the  Sequoyah 
Fund  Inc,  in  Cherokee. 

To  Kristy  Oakley  Long  '99  and 

her  husband  Jininiy.  a  daughter.  Baylee 
Rae.  on  Dec.  12.  2007.  Knsty  is  a 
clinical  research  coordinator  III  at  Duke 
University  Medical  Center, 

To  Jason  E.  McLeod  '99  and  his 

wife  Mary  Kathleen,  a  son,  Jason  Andrew, 
on  Jan    10,  2008.  Jason  is  a  commercial 
real  estate  broker  for  Maus.  Warwick, 
Matthews  &  Compan\-  in  Wilmington, 

To  Leslie  Rogers  Moore  '99  and 

her  husband  Troy,  a  son,  Scott  Wilson,  on 
July  31,  2007 

To  Benjamin  Romeiser  '99  and  his 

wife  Mina  Takasu,  a  daughter.  Maren,  on 
Dec.  16,  2007.  Ben  is  a  tax  manager  with 
Deloitte  Tax,  LLP  in  Raleigh. 

To  Tammy  Dozier  Scott  '99  and 

her  husband  Barr\',  a  daughter,  Camille 
Justine,  on  March  1.  2008.  Tammy  is  a 
licensed  practical  nurse  at  Autumn  Care 
of  Myrtle  Grove. 

To  Amy  Gerry  Smith  '99  and  her 

husband  Barry,  a  son.  Ethan  Barry,  on 
Feb.  22,  2008.  Amy  is  an  associate  for 
Stradley.  Ronon,  Stephens  and  Young  in 
Philadelphia. 

To  Charlie  Stack  '99,  '04M  and 
Mackenzie  Underwood  '99,  a 

daughter,  Marin,  on  Jan.  22,  2008. 
Charlie  is  a  senior  marketing  manager  for 
HanesBrands  Inc.,  and  Mackenzie  is  an 
investment  anal)'st  for  Wachovia 

To  Parker  '99  and  Susanna  Rabon 
Stevens  '01.  a  daughter,  Isabella 
Noelle,  on  March  15,  2008,  The  couple 
owns  Sea  Path  Examinations  Inc,  and 
lives  in  Wilmington, 


To  Richard  '99  and  Christine  Hobbs 
Tuttle  '99,  a  daughter.  Bavlcy.  on  Dcl 
28, 2007 

To  Stephanie  Winslow  Walters 
'99M  and  her  husband  William,  twins, 
William  Brannon  and  Charles  Winslow, 
on  March  28.  2007,  Stephanie  is  a  profes- 
sional sales  representative  for  Schering- 
Plaugh  Pharmaceuticals  in  New  Jersey 

To  Mary  Currier  Williams  '99  and 

her  husband  Da\'id,  a  son,  Colson,  on  Feb. 
8,  2008.  They  reside  in  Midlothian,  Va. 

To  Chris  Cadwallader  '00  and  his 

wife  Suzanne,  a  son,  Harrison,  on  Sept, 
19,  2007.  Chris  is  a  production  manager 
with  Timmerman  Manufacturing 

To  Chad  'GO  and  Andrea  Aiken- 

Spargue  Corbin  '99,  a  son.  R)an  Chase, 
on  July  13,  2007,  Chad  is  an  operations 
manager  for  Ferguson  Enterprises 

To  Karl  '00  and  Jennifer  Jones 

Pleasant  '00.  a  son.  Reece  Anthony  on 
Nov  24.  2007 

To  Aran  Kagan  '00  and  his  wife  Holli. 

a  son,  Noah  Issac,  on  Aug,  11,  2007. 

To  Karl  '00  and  Wendy  Darling 

Pittard  '00,  a  daughter,  Sarah  Madison, 
on  Oct  30.  2007  Karl  is  a  chemist  with 
BASF  The  Pittards  reside  in  Lake  Jackson, 
Texas. 

To  Nicole  Roma  Thurrell  '00  and  her 

husband  Adam,  a  son,  Levi  Bodhi,  on  Aug. 
8,  2008  Nicole  is  the  associate  director  of 
admissions  at  the  Academy  of  Swift  River/ 
Aspen  Education  Group  in  Cummington, 

Mass 

To  Jeff  '00,  '01 M  and  Joanna  Lakas 

Wise  '00,  a  son,  Colton  Riley  on  April 
28,  2008. 

To  Raymond  '01  and  Heather 
Harvey  Congo  '01 ,  a  son  Slade 

Alexander,  on  June  5.  2007.  Heather  is 
an  instructor  at  Wallace  State  Community 
College  m  Tanner,  Ala. 

To  Dawn  Haedt  Glasier  '01  and  her 

husband  Chad,  a  son,  Gavin  Mickey,  on 
July  3,  2007.  The  couple  resides  in  North 
Richard  Hills,  Texas 

To  Caroline  Wilkes  Hanemann  '01 

and  her  husband  Craig,  a  son,  Charles 
Robert,  on  Aug,  4.  2007. 

To  Robert  W.  Lomax  '01  and  his  wife 
Stacy,  a  daughter,  Mackenzie,  on  April 
10.  2007.  Bert  is  a  biostatistician  with 
AAlPharma  inc 

To  Melissa  Gray  Quick  '01 M  and 

her  husband  Wesley,  a  daughter,  Marley 
Savannah, on  Feb    14,  2007 

To  Lloyd  '01  and  Windy  Mizell  Willis 

'99,  a  son,  Owen  Elliott,  on  April  11, 
2007  Lloyd  is  an  assistant  professor  of 
English  at  Lander  University 

To  Audra  Burton  Hodges  '02  and 

her  husband  Robert,  a  daughter,  Anna 
Grace,  on  Jan.  1.  2008.  Anna  was  the  first 
baby  born  at  Durham  Regional  Hospital 
for  2008-  Audra  is  a  research  data  manager 
with  Rho  Inc.  in  Chapel  Hill, 


To  Melissa  Smith  Wilson  '02  and 

her  husband  Bryan,  a  son,  Tyler  Br\'ce. 
on  July  26,  2007.  Melissa  is  a  behavior 
specialist  for  Pender  County  Schools. 

To  Adam  '03  and  Jung  Ah  Park 
Bono  '02.  a  son,  Erra  Ki-Eung.  on 
June  19,  2007.  Adam  and  lung  Ah  own 
Beauty  Max  in  Monroe. 

To  Jenna  Wellons  Hilton  '03 

and  !ier  husband  Dean,  a  daughter. 
Molly  Bliss,  on  July  6,  2007,  Jenna  is 
a  third  grade  teacher  with  Bladen 
County  Schools 

To  Joseph  '03  and  Telle  Sumner 

McSpadden  '03,  a  daughter,  Zoey 
Claire,  on  Dec.  12.  2007.  The  family 
resides  in  Lawrence\ille.  Ga 

To  Sharon  Duff  Knosky  '04  and 

her  husband  jared,  a  son,  Adam  Ra\',  on 
June  19,2007. 

To  Emma  Lyons  Miner  '04  and 

her  husband  Chad,  a  daughter,  Hannah 
Grace,  on  Feb.  7,  2007. 

To  Scot  Fink  '05  and  his  wife  Toni.  a 

daughter,  .^lyssa,  on  June  8,  2007.  Scotl 
is  a  production  manager  for  Hawkeye 
Renewables  m  Fairbank,  Iowa, 

To  Susan  Jordan  Boyd  '06  and 

her  husband  Bill,  a  daughttr,  Nov,  23, 
2007.  Susan  is  a  registered  nurse  at  New 
Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center, 


Deaths 


James  "Pat"  Warren  '48  on 

May  2.  2008   He  was  a  member  of  the 
first  class  of  Wilmington  College  and 
helped  select  the  schools  mascot 
and  colors 

Claude  McAllister  '50  on  March  14,  2008 

Kenneth  Hansley  '63  on  Feb  17. 2008 

Jessie  L.  Campbell  '70  on  Dec  31.  2007 

Wanda  E.  McNair  '73  on  Apnl  14.  2008 

Jennifer  N.  Fishel  '98  on  March  14,  2008 

Jonathan  R.  Cooke  '02  on  Dec  21.  2007 

Ryan  T.  Carter  '04  on  March  15,  2008 

Friends 

Claude  Farrell,  retired  professor  of 
economics  in  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business,  passed  away  on  Feb.  7,  2008. 

Marguerite  Hopkins,  a  lecturer  in 

the  School  ol  Nursing,  passed  away  on 
March  17,  2008. 

Boyd  Robinson,  business  counselor 
with  the  Small  Business  and  Technolog)' 
Development  Center,  passed  awa\'  on 
Jan,  27,  2008 

Alice  Applewhite  von  Oesen 

passed  away  on  May  3,  2008.  She  was 

a  charter  member  and  on  the 

first  board  of  directors  of  the  Friends 

of  Wilmington  College  (now  Friends 

ofUNCW). 


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Fall  2008 

Volume  19.  Number  1 


features 

12     SURFING 

more  than  a  pastime 

14     TRAVEL  ABROAD 
cniichcs  education 

16     INSPIRING  PASSION 
to  a  jazz  beat 


departments 

2-11  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

20-21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-23  ALUMNI  NEWS 

24-31  ALUMNOTES 


On  the  cover: 

Internationally  known  jazz 
drummer,  composer  and 
educator  Joe  Chambers  is 
the  first  Thomas  S  Kenan 
Distinguished  Professor  of 
Jazz  in  UNCW's  music 
department. 

fniolo  by  Laura  Johnslon 


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I  want  to  begin  this  letter  by  thankiitg  all  of  you  for  your  enduring  commit- 
ment to  UNCW'  Whether  you  are  alumni,  friends,  donors,  the  parents  of 
a  student  -  or  all  of  the  above  -  you  appreciate  and  represent  the  qualities 
that  make  UNCW  special.  Excellence.  Loyalty.  Integrity.  Teamwork. 
Compassion.  Hard  work.  Leadership.  Innovation.  These  are  the 
values  that  all  Seahawks  live  bv,  the  true  hallmarks  of  the  UNC 


Within  this  issue  of  UNCW  Magazine,  you  will  find  countless  examples  of  the 
ways  in  which  our  university  and  the  people  who  make  it  unique  are  soaring 
to  greatness.  Our  students,  faculty  and  staff  are  entrepreneurs  in  the  class- 
room, in  scientific  research  and  in  cyberspace  (see  articles,  pages  8-9).  Read 
about  students  with  incredible  internships  and  amazing  adventures;  we  have 
students  who  have  trekked  miles  -  even  to  the  world's  highest  peaks  -  to 
widen  their  educational  experiences  and  give  back  to  others. 

When  it  comes  to  giving  back,  alumni,  donors  and  friends  are  wonderful 
role  models  for  our  students.  Articles  throughout  this  issue  show  the  iiupact 
of  your  investments  on  our  campus.  From  distinguished  professorships  to  a 
scholarship  supported  by  surfers,  UNCW  benefits  from  the  generosity  of  those 
who  believe  in  helping  us  provide  students  with  the  most  powerful  learning 
experience  possible. . 

1  invite  you  to  visit  cantpus  often,  and  to  mark  your  calendars  for 
Homecoming  on  Jan.  30-31. 

As  the  fall  2008  semester  ends  and  a  new  year  begins,  I  look  forward  to  a 
future  filled  with  ever  greater  accomphshments  for  UNCW  as  well  as  for  the 
people  who  make  us  special  and  for  the  extraordinary  rcL 
sen-e.  What  excites  me  and,  I  beheve  what  inspires  all  of  us,  is  the  reahzation 
that  for  the  Universit}'  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington,  greatness  has  no  limits 
to  prevent  us  from  reaching  hidier  and  higher  to  become  better  and  better. 


come  vour  calls. 


You  make  a  tremendous 


difference  at  UNCW,  and  I  appreciate  your  confidence  in 


All  the  bes 


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Ground  was  broken  Oct.  23  for  the 
S30.1  million,  75,000-square-foot 
nursing  building  that  will  be  equipped 
with  the  latest  human  patient  simulation 
technology.  It  will  provide  students 
with  opportunities  to  practice  their 
critical  nursing  skills  in  clinical  settings 
that  rival  the  state's  best  hospitals.  Its 
construction  is  "a  crucial  component  In 
our  state's  efforts  to  address  the  critical 
nursing  shortage,"  said  Terry  Coffey, 
chair  of  the  UNCW  Board  of  Trustees. 

The  General  Assembly  approved 
S34.5  million  for  a  science  teaching/ 
lab  building  that  will  be  home  to  the 
psychology  department.  Chairman  Mark 
Galizio  said  the  additional  space  is 
much  needed. 

"I  can't  begin  to  express  how  much  this 
building  will  enhance  the  psychology 
program.  The  Social  and  Behavioral 
Sciences  Building  was  completed  in 
1982  when  our  department  had  only 
nine  faculty  and  six  small  research 


laboratories.  We  now  have  33  full- 
time  faculty  psychology  research 
laboratories  in  seven  different  buildings 
on  and  off  campus,"  Galizio  said.  "The 
specialized  classrooms  and  improved 
laboratory  space  will  enhance  our 
capacity  to  develop  cutting-edge 
research  programs  and  allow  us  to  give 
students  exciting  new  opportunities  for 
applied  learning." 

Due  to  recent  state  budgetary  concerns, 
$4.3  million  allocated  by  the  N.C. 
General  Assembly  for  the  planning  of 
a  teaching  laboratory  building  for  the 
future  Allied  Health  Sciences  has  been 
put  on  hold  as  well  as  $4.3  million  for 
an  oyster  hatchery  at  the  Center  for 
Marine  Science. 

Adjacent  to  the  academic  quad, 
construction  is  well  underway  on 
Seahawk  Crossing  that  will  house 
662  students  and  a  four-level  parking 
garage.  Aug.  1  is  the  scheduled 
completion  date. 


At  the  top 
of  its  class 

For  the  1 1th  consecutive 
year,  UNCW  is  ranked  as  one 
of  the  top  10  pubUc  masters 
universities  in  the  South  by 
U.S.News  &  World  Report.  The 
publication  also  placed  UNCW 
fifth  on  its  list  of  "up-and- 
coming"  master's  universities 
in  the  South. 

A  V.S.News  survey  of  top 
college  officials  identified  70 
colleges  and  universities  that 
made  "the  most  promising 
and  innovative  changes  in 
academics,  faculty,  students, 
campus  or  facilities."  UNCW 
was  fifth  on  that  list  for  the 
South,  tied  with  James  Madison 
University  in  Virginia  and 
Union  University  in  Tennessee. 
UNCW  maintained  its  No.  6 
ranking  among  public  master's 
universities  and  14th  among 
all  121  public  and  private 
universities  in  the  South. 

In  addition,  the  university 
placed  extremely  well  in  the 
2008  Forbes  special  report  on 
America's  best  colleges,  coming 
in  second  among  the  public 
universities  in  North  Carolina, 
behind  only  UNC  Chapel 
Hill.  UNCW  also  was  rated 
second  among  its  peer  institu- 
tions, with  only  James  Madison 
University  ranking  higher. 

UNCW  is  one  of  the  top  25 
"Best  Values"  among  pubUc 
universities  in  the  nation  and 
one  of  the  top  three  in  North 
Carolina,  according  to  K'ip/iiigfrs 
Personal  Finance,  which  ranks 
four-year  schools  that  combine 
outstanding  economic  value 
with  top-notch  education. 
Finally,  Princeton  Rn'inv  awarded 
UNCW  its  2009  "Best  in  the 
Southeast"  designation. 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Beverly  Vagnerini  of  the  Information  Tectinology 
Services  Division  greets  Hillcrest  residents  as  they 
enter  a  raffle  for  UNCW  items. 


Community  partnership  expands 

l^isasler  preparedness,  sex  education,  afterschool  tutoring  and  computer 
training  are  just  the  beginning  of  what  will  be  ollered  at  the  new 
Wilmington  Housing  Authority  (WHA)-UNCW  Community  Campus, 
which  opened  in  September  in  the  Hillcrest  housing  development. 

We  want  to  understand  what  programs  and  services  the  residents  want 
and  need,  and  we  want  to  understand  the  issues  that  concern  them  and 
tle\elop  solutions  together.  We  want  to  use  this  site  for  both  research  and 
practical  applications  to  create  a  model  that  works,"  said  Kathy  McDaniel, 
director  of  community  partnerships  at  UNCW 

For  years  UNCW  faculty  aiul  siudeiits  have  performed  needs  assessments 
and  been  involved  in  educational  and  service-oriented  activities  in  the 
WHA  communities.  The  new  faciiit)'  serves  as  a  centralized  resource  for 
these  ongoing  services,  as  well  as  research  and  collaboration  with  public 
housing  residents  and  the  surroimding  neighbors,  including  sustainabilil\ 
gardens,  food  access  studies,  inlornialiim  technology  internships  and  held 
pl.uemcnls  through  the  i">ep.iitment  of  Social  Work. 

In  Ma\,  the  Wfl.-X  presented  a  S10,000  check  to  the  university  for  the 
Windell  Daniels  Memorial  Scholarship  fi>r  Public  Mousing  and  Section 
8  residents.  Ihe  scholarship,  established  by  the  WIIA  staff  and  f)oard  of 
commissioners,  honors  the  late  Daniels,  \\'ll.\  commissioner  and  I'NCW 
trustee,  for  his  passionate  work  on  behalf  of  \outh. 


G-^i$ING   GREEN 

LNCW  s  printing  ser\  ices  provides 
papers  that  ate  cenilied  by  the  Foresi 
Stewardship  Council.  Sustainable 
Foresir\  Initiative  and  Program  lor 
Endorsement  of  Foiest  Certilicaiion. 


the  worlds  forests  b\  promoting 
cnxironmental  responsibililv. 

.Ahcr  switching  to  default  double-sided 
copies.  iPrint,  UNCWs  campus-w  iile 
24-hour  access  printing  program, 
reported  a  35  percent  reduction  in 
paper  usage. 


nCOteal  is  a  new  retail  --tiire  m  the  I  ishei 
Student  L'nion  thai  leatuies  bic\ cles. 
skateboards,  totes,  bamboo  shirts  and 
clothing  made  from  recxclcil  plastics  a- 
w  ell  as  other  sustainable  iiroducis. 


ECOleal  mobile  is  an  electric  truck 
used  to  make  deliveries  to  FCOteal  and 
health}  alternatives  vending  machine'^ 
across  cam|ius. 


J 


^(^    te 


UNC  Wilmington's 

new  retail  store, 

ECOteal 


Sammy  Seahawk 
and  the 
ECOteal  mobile 


SUSTAINABILITY 


SHEDDING   A   NEW 
LIGHT   ON   CAMPUS 

New  light  fixtures  along  Chancellor's 
Walk  and  at  Wagoner  Dining  Hall  will 
result  in  significant  energy  savings, 
improved  appearance  and  enhanced 


The  new  LED  fixtures  n^eet  the 
specification  of  the  International  Dark 
Sky  Association  for  preservation  of  the 
nighttime  environment  by  allowing 
no  light  to  escape  beyond  90  degrees 
around  the  fixture.  They  also  meet 
the  standards  for  energy  savings  and 
light  pollution  set  by  the  Leadership 
in  Energy  and  Environmental  Design 
program  administered  by  the  U.S. 
Green  Building  Council. 

"Even  with  the  additional  fbcture  on  each 
pole  on  Chancellors  Walk,  we  expect 
more  than  a  50  percent  energy  sa\angs  for 
the  project,"  said  Steve  Pickard,  deputy 
director  of  proiect  management  in  the 


CAMPUS    PUTS 
LIMITS   ON   SMOKING 

Following  a  national  health  trend, 
a  new  tobacco  policy  at  UNCW 
prohibits  smoking  v\athin  25  feet  of 
entrances  to  all  campus  buildings  to 
safeguard  the  health  of  individuals 
and  the  environment. 


More  than  half  of  the  16  L'NC  System 
schools  have  implemented  a  smoking 
perimeter  policy,  and  nationally,  43 
college  campuses  are  smoke-free, 
including  L'NC  Chapel  Hill. 

The  policy  also  prohibits  smoking 
in  all  UNCW  buildings  and  UNCW 
vehicles  and  bans  the  sale  or  free 


campus.  Student  organizatioirs  are 
prohibited  from  promoting  tobacco 
products  and  from  accepting  event 
sponsorship  from  tobacco  companies. 

Information  on  the  nolicv  and 


UNCW  Office  of  Facilities.  ''At  Wagoner 
Hall,  we  expect  an  80  percent  saxings 
,v  over  the  previous  lights." 


www.uncw.edu/stuaff/ 
crossroads/CTC.htm. 


New 

trustees 

named 

Wilmington  entrepreneur  Wilma 
Daniels  and  Charlotte  executive 
Cynthia  G.  Marshall  were 
appointed  to  serve  on  the  UNCW 
Board  of  Trustees. 

Daniels  will  serve  the  remainder  of 
the  term  held  by  her  late  husband, 
Windell,  who  passed  away  in 
April.  He  was  appointed  to  serve 
a  four-year  term  in  2007.  Marshall 
will  serve  out  Krista  S.  Tillman's 
remaining  term,  which  expires  in 
2011.  Both  were  appointed  by  the 
UNC  Board  of  Governors. 

Daniels  is  a  founder  and  cunent 
CEO  of  Daniels  Development 
Company  and  o\'ersees  the  property 
management  for  William  Hooper 
Apartments.  She  sei-ves  on  the  boards 
of  the  Greater  Wilmington  Chamber 
of  Commerce,  the  New  Hanover 
Community  Health  Center  and  Cape 
Fear  Community  College  Foundation. 

Marshall  is  president  of  AT&T 
North  Carolina,  responsible 
for  the  company's  regulatory, 
legislative  and  community  affairs 
activities  within  the  state.  She 
has  27  years  of  experience  in  the 
telecommunications  industiy  having 
held  a  variety  of  line  management 
and  staff  positions  in  operations, 
human  resources,  network 
engineering  and  planning  and 
regulatory/external  affairs. 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Agnes  Hahn,  a  murder  mystery  by 
Richard  Satterlie  was  published 
in  August  by  Medallion  Press.  This  is 
the  third  novel  for  the  Frank  Hawkins 
Kenan  Distinguished  Professor  of 
biolog)'  and  marine  biology.  A  sequel, 
titled  Imola,  is  in  the  works. 

Tracy  Y.  Hargrove,  elementary 
middle  level  and  literacy  education,  is 
the  2008  recipient  of  the  UNCW  Board 
of  Trustees  Award  Teaching  Excellence 
Award  and  a  Distinguished  Teaching 
Professorship.  John  Rice,  sociology 
and  criminology,  also  was  awarded  a 
Distinguished  Teaching  Professorship. 

Anita  R.  Veit,  sociology  and 
criminology,  and  Roger  D.  Shew, 

geography  and  geology,  were  named 
2008  Lecturers  of  the  Year.  Awards  for 
Faculty  Scholarship  went  to  Steven  D. 
Emslie,  biology  and  marine  biology, 
and  Robert  D.  Hancock  and 
Stephen  A.  Skrabal,  chemistry  and 
biochemistry.  Graduate  Mentor  Awards 
went  to  Carol  Pilgrim,  psychology 
and  Martin  Posey,  biology  and 
marine  biology. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo 

was  appointed  to  the  Higher  Education 
Cabinet  for  The  New  York  Times  and 
Chronicle  of  Higher  Education.  The 
group  of  approximately  60  presidents, 
chancellors  and  state  university  system 
heads  convened  for  the  first  time  Sept. 
15  in  New  York  City.  Members  include 
leaders  from  Colgate  University,  Purdue 
University,  S)Tacuse  University,  Spelman 
College,  Rutgers,  Amherst  College,  Penn 
State  University,  Cornell  University, 
the  University  of  Georgia  System,  the 
University  of  Washington  and  the 
University  of  Notre  Dame.  The  Chronicle 
and  The  Times  jointly  developed  this 
cabinet  of  innovative,  forward-thinking 
leaders  to  envision  the  future  landscape 
of  higher  education  and  discuss  issues 
that  need  to  be  addressed  to  enact 
change.  DePaolo  is  the  only  member 
representing  North  Carolina. 


The  Bible  Salesman,  the  ninth  novel  by 
professor  of  creative  writing  Clyde 
Edgerton,  hit  the  bookshelves  in 
August.  Published  by  Little,  Brown,  the 
book  has  been  reviewed  favorably  in  the 
Chicago  Tribune,  Charlotte  Obseiyer,  Wall 
Street  Journal  and  O,  The  Oprah  Magazine. 
"How  good  it  feels  to  throw  back  one's 
head  and  howl  with  a  great  comic  novel," 
humorist  David  Sedaris  said  about 
the  story  of  a  car  thief  who  picks  up  a 
19-year-old  Bible  salesman  hitchhiker. 

W.  Taylor  Fain's  book,  American 
Ascendance  and  British  Retreat  in  the 
Persian  Gulf  Region,  was  published  by 
Palgrave  Macmillan  in  July.  "In  many 
ways,  the  book  tries  to  explain  the  origins 
of  the  United  States'  current  embroilment 
in  the  Gulf  and  Iraq,"  said  Fain,  assistant 
professor  of  histor)'.  It  examines  the 
challenges  to  U.S.  and  British  interests 
in  the  Gulf  area  and  the  regional  context 
from  which  they  emerged,  and  then 
places  them  into  the  larger  picture  of 
Washington's  and  London's  Cold  'VVar  and 
late  imperial  policies. 

Jose  E.  Hernandez,  associate 
provost  for  institutional  diversity  and 
inclusion,  will  work  with  UNCW  and  the 
community  to  develop,  implement  and 
manage  programs,  practices  and  policies 
that  foster  structural  equity  resulting 
in  a  more  inclusive,  egalitarian  and 
collaborative  environment.  In  supporting 
UNCWs  strategic  goal  of  embracing 
and  enhancing  diversity,  he  will  assume 
a  leading  role  in  fostering  a  climate 
of  appreciation  for  differences  within 
members  of  the  student  body,  faculty  and 
staff.  He  also  will  serve  as  adjunct  faculty 
in  the  Watson  School  of  Education. 

Marcio  Moreno  received  the  2008 
Staff  Award  for  Excellence  for  his  service 
to  the  local  Hispanic  community  and 
his  commitment  to  diversity.  As  the 
senior  assistant  director  of  admissions, 
Moreno  has  increased  significantly  the 
number  of  minority  students  at  UNCW 
and  helped  with  the  retention  of  those 
students  once  they  arrive.  In  his  spare 


cmdStUjJ 


time,  he  teaches  two  sections  of  Spanish 
each  semester,  instructs  students  in  his 
native  language,  works  closely  with 
Centre  Hispano  and  helps  the  Hispanic 
community  in  Wilmington  succeed. 

A  movement  to  protect  the  Southeast's 
deep-water  coral  reefs  within  the 
National  Marine  Sanctuary  Program 
may  be  at  odds  with  new  demands  for 
more  offshore  drillmg.  This  summer 
and  for  the  past  eight  summers,  UNCW 
research  scientist  Steve  W.  Ross  and 
a  multi-agency  team  of  international 
researchers  have  explored  the  seafloor 
off  North  Carolina,  South  Carolina, 
Georgia  and  Florida.  Using  multi-beam 
sonar  and  manned  submersible  vehi- 
cles at  depths  of  more  than  1,000  feet, 
the  team  was  able  to  document  99  new 
species  of  deep-water  fishes.  According 
to  Ross,  one  potential  value  of  these 
reefs  includes  pharmaceutical  appli- 
cations that  could  be  astounding. 
"Do  extracts  from  sponges  kill  cancer 
cells?  Will  we  be  able  to  synthesize  the 
compounds  we  discover  in  these  habi- 
tats in  the  laboratory?  We  don't  know 
when  these  resources  will  reveal  impor- 
tant facts  or  yield  applications  neces- 
sar)'  to  us.  This  is  an  mhcritance  that 
cannot  be  squandered  for  immediacy 
and  short-term  gain,"  Ross  said. 

Susan  F.  Pierce  is  the  interim  dean 
of  the  School  of  Nursing  and  will 
work  with  the  school's  transition  team, 
Bettie  Glenn,  Janie  Canty-Mitchell  and 
Ruthanne  Kuiper,  until  the  permanent 
position  of  director  of  nursing  is  filled 
next  year.  Pierce  is  a  professor  emerita 
in  the  University  of  North  Carolina  at 
Chapel  Hill  School  of  Nursing,  where 
she  has  been  a  faculty  member  since 
1975  and  held  numerous  administrative 
positions  including  associate  dean  for 
administration  and  planning,  associate 
dean  for  community  outreach  and 
chair  of  the  Department  of  Social  and 
Administrative  Nursing  Systems. 


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ENTERPRISING 
STUDENT   LEAVES- 
FOOTPRINT 

It's  possible  more  Rainbows®  are  worn 
at  UNCW  than  any  other  campus  in  the 
country,  so  why  shouldn't  the  university 
have  its  own  distinctive  teal  version  of  the 
brand  name  flip-flops? 

When  Ryan  Kawamoto  '08  mentioned 
this  to  the  chancellor  she  urged  him  to 
make  it  happen. 


"I  thought  she  was  joking,' 
in  April,  "but  she  wasn't." 


he  told  the  UNCW  Board  of  Trustees 


Although  the  business  administration  and  marketing  major 
was  "scared  to  death,"  he  contacted  the  marketing  director  at 
Rainbow  Sandal  Corp,  who  responded  positively  -  "Dude,  that's  a 
great  idea." 

It  took  about  a  year  of  negotiations  with  Rainbow  senior 
executives,  but  the  distinctive  UNCW  teal  Rainbows®  are  now 
a  reality  and  available  exclusively  at  the  UNCW  Bookstore. 
More  than  300  pairs  were  sold  in  the  first  two  days  they  became 
available.  Ten  other  schools  have  since  followed  in  Kawamoto's 
footsteps  with  similar  pitches  to  the  company. 

The  young  entrepreneur  who  negotiated  an  internship  with  MTV  is 
now  a  production  assistant  for  "The  Ellen  DeGeneres  Show." 

"This  journey  has  been  surreal,"  said  Kawamoto.  "My  time  at 
UNCW  was  life-changing.  I  am  just  excited  to  help  spread  school 
spirit  for  the  campus  I  love." 

Joy  C.  Davis  07 


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SOARING   TO    NEW   HEIGHTS 

A  35-day  trek  through  the  Himalayas  is  unfathomable  to  many, 
but  not  senior  Keelan  McCoy. 

"I  want  to  learn  through  experience,  by  exploring  other  cultures 
first  hand,  I  want  to  see  the  world,"  McCoy  said.  He  is  well  on 
his  way. 

Beginning  in  the  town  of  Ranikhet,  India.  McCoy  and  14  other 
students  from  across  the  country  followed  150  miles  of  trade 
routes  though  the  Himalayas  in  northern  India  as  part  of  an 
excursion  sponsored  by  the  National  Outdoor  Leadership 
School. 

Through  his  journey,  McCoy  soared  to  new  heights,  not  only 
16.000  feet  up  the  Himalayan  Mountains  but  in  his  education  as 
well.  He  took  classes  from  the  two  accompanying  professors  in 
environmental  ethics,  local  ecology,  Hindi  and  first  aid  and  was 
the  leader  of  a  five-person  Independent  Student  Travel  Group. 

McCoy,  who  has  traveled  throughout  Europe  and  Central 
America,  has  no  intention  of  hanging  up  his  hiking  boots.  He 
said  this  trip  opened  his  eyes  to  Third  World  countries. 

"I  am  fascinated  by  their  culture  and  religion,"  the  parks  and 
recreation  major  said.  He  is  making  plans  to  return  to  India  after 
completing  wilderness  first-responder  training,  which  consists 
of  a  six-day  course  in  Boulder.  Colo.  After  graduation,  he  hopes 
to  work  as  an  adventure  guide  in  South  America. 

Jessica  Coslama  09 


LIGHTS, 
ACTION 


CAMERA   AND 
IN  LA. 


Show  business  can  be  tough  -  and  expensive  - 
Angeles,  the  largest  film  market  in  the  country. 


in  Los 


But  thanks  to  an  Academy  of  Motion  Pictures  Arts  and 
Sciences  grant,  10  film  studies  students  made  some 
inroads  during  L,A.  internships  with  professionals  like 
the  Oscar-winning  producer  of  There  Will  Be  Blood  and 
No  Country  for  Old  Men. 

As  an  intern  with  Dick  Clark  Productions  (DCP).  Zack 
Drisko  said  he  "represented  DCP  by  myself  at  the 
Great  American  Pitchfest  -  the  national  'speed  dating' 
event  for  story  pitches  that  may  become  TV  shows. 
You  can't  get  that  kind  of  exposure  anywhere  but  L.A. 

"Because  of  the  academy  grant,  1  was  able  to  work  the 
extra  hours  to  prove  myself  to  the  head  guys  so  that 
when  I  am  ready  to  move  out  there,  people  will  know 
how  hard  I  will  work  for  them." 

"UNCW  is  clearly  doing  good  work  that  can  produce 
excellent  filmmakers,"  said  Sean  Guthrie,  with  the 
Academy  Foundation's  Institutional  Grants  Program. 

To  meet  the  needs  of  the  more  than  50  students 
applying  for  summer  internships  annually,  the  film 
studies  department  also  places  interns  at  more  than 
a  dozen  Wilmington  film-related  companies  and  plans 
to  continue  to  expand  its  national  and  international 
internship  programs.  Joy  C.  Davis  '07 


FULFILLING   A   DREAM 

Betsy  Cline,  a  senior  political  science  major,  is 
well  on  her  way  to  fulfilling  her  dream  of  working  in 
television.  This  fall  she  interned  with  NBC's  "very 
intense  and  fast-paced"  "Meet  the  Press"  news  show 
in  Washington,  D.C.,  and  did  so  well  she  was  the  only 
intern  invited  to  cover  the  historic  day  of  the  2008 
presidential  election  from  NBC  headquarters  in  New 
York  City 

Among  her  many  opportunities  Cline  wrote  questions 
that  Luke  Russert  used  when  interviewing  presidential 
nominees  John  McCain  and  Barack  Obama  and 
researched  information  about  historic  party  conventions 
that  Bhan  Williams  used  on  air. 

Cline  is  one  of  only  18  students  nationally  selected  as 
a  2008  National  Press  Foundation  Fellow.  She  also  had 
internships  with  the  Charlotte  Observer,  USA  Today 
Live,  the  broadcasting  arm  of  USA  Today,  and  MSNBC 
in  New  York. 

Though  Cline  has  spent  some  time  away  from  UNCW 
during  her  undergraduate  expehence,  she  still  had 
plenty  of  time  to  get  involved.  She  was  a  2006 
orientation  leader,  a  UNCW  Student  Ambassador  and 
a  resident  assistant  in  Graham/Hewlett.  Cline  wrote  for 
The  Seahawk  and  was  named  2007-08  Best  Reporter. 

Brett  Gordon  '09 


research 

Compounds  recently  patented  by 
the  director  of  UNCWs  Center 
for  Marine  Science  Dan  Baden, 
William  M.  Abraham  of  the  University 
of  Miami  at  Mount  Sinai  Medical 
Center  and  UNCW  associate  research 
professor  Andrea  Bourdeiais  are 
demonstrating  exciting  effectiveness 
both  as  treatments  and  preventives 
for  diseases  like  cystic  fibrosis  and 
asthma,  infections  like  pneumonia 
and  similar  conditions  resulting  from 
industrial  accidents  or  the  inhaling 
of  toxic  particles. 

The  inventions  are  derived  from  the 
algae,  Karenia  brevis,  whose  cells, 
when  disrupted  by  waves  during  red 
tide  events,  release  airborne  toxins 
known  as  brevetoxins  that  constrict 
airways  and  fill  lungs  with  mucus. 
From  these  poisons,  Baden  and 
Bourdeiais  discovered  the  compound 
brevenal,  a  surprising  agent  that 
counters  the  exact  effects  its 
relatives  induce. 

The  current  patent,  granted  July  15, 
2008,  IS  the  second  the  group 
has  secured  that  demonstrates 
effectiveness  as  a  treatment  for  cystic 
fibrosis,  mucociliary  dysfunction  and 
pulmonary  diseases. 
Kim  Proukou  '06M 


getting  the 

message  out 

New  UNCW  text  message  services 
are  putting  grades,  a  campus 
activities  calendar,  shuttle  locations, 
coupons  and  much  more  into  the 
palms  of  students'  hands. 

Professors  Jeu  Browil,  mathe- 
matics, and  Ron  Vetter,  computer 
science,  are  founders  of  Mobile 
Education,  LLC,  and  have  part- 
nered with  the  UNCW  Information 
Technology  Systems  Division  to 
pro\ade  free  interactive  text  messaging 
ser\ices  to  students,  faculty  and  staff. 

UNCW  student  focus  groups  guided 
decisions  about  the  text  messaging 
services  offered,  while  four  computer 
science  student  researchers  worked 
on  the  innovative  Mobile  Education 
applications. 

Graduate  student  Shaun  Border 

'03,  '07M  and  undergraduate 
student  Wade  Grant  helped 
establish  Outlook  Mobile  Services 
that  enable  the  campus  to  remotely 
access  university  e-mails  via  personal 
cell  phone.  Graduate  students  Bill 
Shipman  '05  and  Allen  Rawis 
'06,  '08M  refined  apphcations  for 
user  reminders  and  bus  tracking. 
Recent  communications  studies 
graduate  Andrea  VanHook  '08 
is  marketing  director  for  the 
company's  coupon  system. 

Mobile  Education  hopes  to  expand 
services  to  other  schools  across  the 
countr)'.  Vetter  said,  "This  is  how 
students  are  communicating  now. 
They  are  the  lifeblood  of  the 
campus,  so  we  are  accommodating 
them  where  they  are." 

"For  orientation,  we  even  conducted  a 
scavenger  hunt  with  text  messaging 
to  acquaint  the  students  with  the 
campus,"  said  Brown.  The  scavenger 
hunt  -  titled  Dub  Hunt  -  tied  for 
first  place  in  AT&T's  big  mobile 
campus  challenge,  netting  Brown 
and  Vetter  $5,000,  iPhones  and 
national  recognition. 

To  sign  up  for  Mobile  Education 
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Buchanan  and 
Chancellor  DePaolo 


by  Joe  Browning 


Us  been  many  years  since 

Ray  Buchanan  visited  his  alma 

niaicr,  and  tlie  1972  graduate,  like 
many  others,  still  mangels  at  how  much 
the  campus  has  grov\Ti  and  evoh'ed. 

New  buildings  and  construction  aside, 
it  was  a  change  in  attitude  that  most 
impressed  the  founder  of  Stop  Hunger  Now 
as  his  mternadonal  relief  organization 
oversaw  the  assembly  of  100,000  meals  in 
Hanover  Hall  in  October. 

i  don't  get  to  come  back  as  often,  so  it 
makes  me  feel  good  to  see  UNCW  partici- 
pate in  this  kind  of  project, "'  said  Buchanan, 
the  61 -year-old  philanthropist  who  has 
dedicated  his  life  to  curbing  hunger.  "This 
IS  where  ever)'thing  started  for  me." 

With  UNCWs  Student-Athlete  Advisory^ 
Committee  coordinating  the  project,  nearly 
450  volunteers  worked  three-hour  shifts 
for  a  total  of  nine  hours  to  sift  ingredients 
into  small  plastic  bags  for  shipment  to  war- 
torn  Liberia. 

Volunteers  from  the  community  joined 
nearly  150  studcnt-athlcies  from  nine 
teams  in  a  makeshift  marketplace. 

Rice,  soy,  a  \cgctable  blend  and  a  vitamin 
were  carefulK'  dropped  into  an  elongated 
funnel,  and  the  concoction  was  then 
carelull)-  bagged,  shufllcd  into  bo.\es  and 
loaded  in  a  white  panel  truck  headed  to  a 
shipping  port. 

The  L'NCW  effort  got  off  the  ground  early 
111  the  fall  w  hen  alumnus  and  former  asso- 
ciate registrar  Murric  Lee  '67  approached 
athletic  ck-partment  officials  about  taking 
part  In  the  project. 

i  thought  it  \\  ould  be  a  great  way  for  our 
student-athletes  to  become  visible  in  the 
public,  rhey  do  so  manv  things  thai  go 
unnoticed,"  he  said. 


Members  of  the  athletic  teams  spent 
much  of  their  day  helping  in  all  phases  of 
the  operation,  from  unloading  raw  mate- 
rials to  assembling  packages  to  wheel- 
ing box  loads  of  completed  meals  into 
the  trucfa. 

Buchanan  was  impressed  with  the 
involvement  of  so  many  student-athletes 
during  a  busy  time  of  year. 

"Student-athletes  are  role  models  on 
campus,"  he  said.  "They  are  natural 
leaders,  and  it's  important  for  other 
students  to  see  them  doing  something 
like  this." 

A  native  of  Corpus  Christi,  Texas, 
Buchanan  grew  up  in  the  halls  of  the 
Sociology  and  Anthropology  Building, 
learning  under  the  wings  of  legendar)' 
professor  Gerald  Shinn. 

"Gerp,-  Shinn  was  my  mentor," 
Buchanan  recalled  as  a  whirlwind  of 
activity  buzzed  in  the  background. 
"E\  en,"thing  I've  accomplished  could 
not  have  been  done  without  him.  I've 
modeled  m\-  life  after  him." 

Buchanan,  recipient  of  UNC\\"s 
Distinguished  .-Mumni  .Award  in  1985, 
has  found  good  success  in  getting 
communities  and  church-related  groups 
invohcd  in  his  personal  endeavor.  Now 
its  time,  he  says,  for  college  students  to 
do  iheir  part. 

His  latest  \enture.  "L'niversities  Fighting 
Hunger,"  was  founded  three  \ears  ago 
and  college  students,  faculty  and  admin- 
istrators around  the  countn'  now  get 
together  at  an  annual  summit  to  discuss 
hunger  and  it.s  consequences. 

Buchanan  said.  "\\c  li\e  in  ,i  global 
eomnuinitv  We  need  to  be  teaching  not 
just  Irom  books,  but  also  to  be  part  of  the 


world  community'.  There  needs  to  be  more 
hunger  awareness  on  campus. 

"I'm  lr)'ing  to  get  all  universities  focused 
on  hunger  in  whate\er  wa\"  the\'  can.  The 
UNC  system  has  a  chance  to  be  a  leader  in 
this.  It's  really  about  creating  a  movement 
where  we  can  end  hunger  in  our  lifetime," 
Buchanan  said. 

He  has  traveled  all  around  the  world  in  his 
quest  to  stifle  hunger,  and  he's  come  full 
circle  in  that  lifelong  journev 

"It's  not  just  that  we're  packaging  100.000 
meals  here  because  that's  huge,  but  that 
our  students  are  participating  in  the  larger 
global  community.  It's  exciting  to  see 
UNCW  part  of  something  so  much  larger. 

"This  ties  into  all  of  our  altruisuc  prin- 
ciples. Nothing  we  do  on  behalf  of  the 
hungr)'  is  too  small  to  make  a  difference." 

Buchanan  spends  most  of  his  ume  on  the 
road  these  da\s,  raising  awareness  for  the 
cause  and  researching  locations  where 
hunger  is  prevalent  in  the  world. 

"Our  society  is  at  risk,"  he  reflected.  "The 
United  Nations  says  that  the  food  problem 
is  so  intense  in  33  countries  that  their 
government  is  faced  with  dissolution  and 
might  be  toppled.  These  include  countries 
like  Egvpt,  Yemen  and  Indonesia. 

"When  we  put  people  on  a  better  path  to 
have  a  better  life,  then  we  lake  a\\a\  terror- 
ism and  \  iolence  " 

Buchanan  cn|o\  s  tra\  cling  aiul  experienc- 
ing new  cultures,  but  admiltedK  called  his 
travel  schedule  "brutal." 

E\en  so.  Buchanan  doesn't  see  an  end  to 
what  has  become  a  tireless  passion  for  the 
articulate  bearded  philosojiiier. 

1  won't  give  it  up. "  he  said.  "Being  here 
toda\  encr''i:cs  me." 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


Athletes  excel  in  classroom 

With  an  outstanding  tracl<  record  of  producing  top-flight  student- 
athletes,  UNCW  once  again  excelled  in  the  latest  graduation 
success  rates  released  by  the  National  Collegiate  Athletic 
Association  (NCAA). 

The  Seahawks  posted  a  graduation  success  rate  (GSR)  of  90 
percent  overall,  with  nearly  half  of  UNCW's  teams  racking  up  a 
perfect  100  percent  mark.  UNCW  stood  fifth  out  of  the  state's  17 
NCAA  Division  I  institutions,  trailing  only  Davidson,  Duke,  Wake 
Forest  and  Campbell  in  the  rankings. 

UNCW  also  finished  second  only  to  William  &  Mary  (95  percent 
GSR)  in  the  listing  of  the  Colonial  Athletic  Association's  12  schools. 

In  the  detailed  study,  UNCW's  men's  basketball,  men's  golf,  men's 
soccer,  men's  tennis,  women's  basketball,  women's  golf  and  women's 
tennis  teams  each  achieved  a  1 00  percent  graduation  rate. 


Hoops  games  to  be  televised 

Men's  basketball  games  will  be  televised  on  five  different  networks 
during  the  upcoming  hoops  campaign. 

The  Seahawks,  20-13  one  year  ago,  made  their  2008-09  television 
debut  on  Nov.  19  when  they  battled  Wake  Forest.  Coach  Benny 
Moss  and  his  club  then  make  the  first  of  six  appearances  on  the 
Mid-Atlantic  Sports  Network  (MASN)  Dec.  28  when  Richmond 
makes  its  first  visit  to  Trask  Coliseum  since  leaving  the  CAA  in  2001 . 

UNCW  and  MASN  reached  an  agreement  last  season  to  make 
the  Baltimore-based  network  "The  Official  Cable  Network"  of 
the  Seahawks.  Games  also  will  air  on  ESPN  Regional,  Comcast 
SportsNet  and  WSKY  in  the  Tidewater  region  of  Virginia. 

UNCW  TV  Schedule:  Dec.  28  vs.  Richmond  (MASN);  Jan.  3  at  George 
Mason  (ESPN  Regional/MASN);  Jan.  5  at  VCU  (MASN);  Jan.  7  vs. 
William  &  Mary  (ESPN  Regional/MASN);  Jan.  21  at  Old  Dominion 
(COMCAST/WSKY);  Feb.  4  vs.  VCU  (ESPN  Regional/MASN);  Feb.  14 
at  Georgia  State  (COMCAST);  Feb.  18  vs.  Old  Dominion  (WSKY);  Feb. 
25  vs.  George  Mason  (ESPN  Regional/MASN);  Feb.  28  at  Hofstra 
(Madison  Square  Garden  Network). 


ESPN2  show  highlights  Seahawks 

UNCW  Sports  Extra,  a  fast-paced  television  show  that  features 
a  unique  behind-the-scenes  look  at  Seahawk  athletics,  made  its 
debut  this  fall  and  will  return  in  early  2009  on  local  and  regional 
affiliates  of  EPSN2. 

The  30-minute  show  is  a  partnership  between  UNCW,  Time  Warner 
Cable  and  UNCW-TV  and  is  streamed  on  UNCWSports.com. 

A  pair  of  juniors,  Samantha  Mifsud  and  Lucas  Haskins,  are  the 
anchors,  and  Matt  Harris,  Derrick  Lewis  and  Faiza  El-Hibri  provide 
reports  from  the  field. 


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by  Katie  White  '09 


Surfing  plays  a  major  role  in  the  culture  ... 

UNCW.  It's  often  mentioned  as  a  main  reasoi; 

why  some  students  attend  this  coastal 

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university,  and  for  good  reason  -  UNCV\( 

was  second  in  Surfer  Magazine's  list  of  top 

five  East  Coast  surf  colleges: 


However,  surfers  nia\'  not  have  the  best  image  in  the  world  -  guys 
with  long,  stringy  hair  who  spend  the  entire  day  on  their  boards, 
riding  waves  without  a  care  in  the  world  -  "slackers"  or  "bums"  who 
do  nothing  but  surl.  With  the  university's  prime  location  next  to  the 
ocean,  the  campus  should  be  teeming  with  these  so-called  "slackers." 

But  its  not. 

And  the  campus  comnuuiitv  is  doing  lis  patl  to  shatter  ihc  surhng 
stereotype  and  show  that  surfing  can  be  pan  of  a  respectable 
academic  lifestyle. 

William  Moore,  DeparimciU  of  History  associate  professor,  said 
surfing  is  more  than  a  fun  spori:  "The  hisior)'  of  surfing  is  lied  into 
man\  other  large  historical  issues." 


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He  has  developed  Contemporary  Issues 
in  Historical  Perspective  -  History  of 
Surfing,  a  course  that  provides  insight 
into  how  surfing  began  on  the  East 
Coast  and  promotes  the  understanding 
of  other  historical  events  that  took  place 
due  to  the  rise  of  the  sport. 

"In  teaching  the  class,  1  also  am  teaching 
about  the  history  of  Hawaii,  the  histor)' 
of  changing  uses  of  leisure  time  and 
the  development  of  American  popular 
culture,"  Moore  explained.  "I  knew  that 
there  was  a  large  population  of  surfers 
at  UNCW  and  thought  that  they  would 
be  interested  in  learning  more  about 
the  sport.  I  am  hoping  that  the  students 
will  gain  a  greater  appreciation  for  how 
histor)'  has  shaped  the  people  that  they 
have  become." 

The  course  used  the  recent  "Country 
Soul:  The  Surfing  E.xperience  in 
Southeastern  North  Carolina"  exhibit  in 
Randall  Library  as  a  valuable  resource. 
The  special  collections  exhibit  was 
compiled  by  Peter  Fritzler,  a  sciences 
librarian  and  faculty  advisor  for  the 
UNCW  Surf  Club,  with  the  help  of 
Joseph  "Skipper"  Funderburg,  renowned 
Cape  Fear  Coast  pioneer  surfer  and 
former  UNCW  student. 

It  took  five  years  to  create  what  is  the 
first  formal  display  of  its  size  for  area 
surfing  memorabilia.  The  exhibit  is  a 
loose  chronology  of  the  history  of  the 
sport  in  the  region  from  the  1960s  to 
the  present,  including  artifacts  such  as 
locally  made  surfboards,  photographs, 
clothing  and  newspaper  clippings. 

"I  wanted  it  to  be  a  repository  for  all 
things  surf  history  -  where  students, 
faculty,  staff  and  cominunity  members 
can  come  and  learn  about  surf  history. 
The  West  Coast  has  a  huge  infra- 
structure to  facilitate  funding,  collec- 
tion, etc.  to  preserve  the  history  of  its 
surfing  culture.  The  East  Coast  really 
has  none,"  Fritzler  said  on  the  impor- 
tance of  the  exhibit.  "I  haven't  found 
much  like  this  on  a  localized  level, 
especially  one  supported  by  an  insti- 
tution. It  has  the  potential  to  become 
what  William  Moore  called  a  'center  for 
surfing  history'  It  could  become  some- 
thing permanent  in  the  future." 


The  exhibit  not  only  tells  the  story 
of  the  "almost  overnight"  growth  of 
surfing,  but  it  highlights  many  UNCW 
alumni  including  Hall  of  Fame  surfer 
Will  Alhson  '76,  photography  by  D.J. 
Struntz  '02M  and  pictures  and  quotes 
from  four  longtime  friends  whose  love 
of  surfing  led  them  to  start  looking  for 
a  way  to  help  surfers  in  need. 

Those  surfing  buddies,  former  UNCW 
Surf  Club  presidents  Josh  Vach  '87, 
Brian  Tracy  '86,  Tony  Butler  '97  and 
the  club's  founding  faculty  advisor, 
psychology  professor  Antonio  Puente, 
created  the  Tower  7AVBLivesurf 
Scholarship  fund  as  a  way  to  give 
back  and  to  show  appreciation  to 
the  university. 

"It  was  really  Josh's  idea,"  Puente  said, 
"He  was  doing  well  with  his  restaurants 
and  wanted  a  way  to  contribute."  Josh 
Vach  is  the  owner  of  the  local  restau- 
rants K-38,  Tower  7  and  Kiva  Grill. 

"I  have  always  loved  the  beach  and  the 
area,  so  after  living  in  California  for  a 
while,  I  knew  I  wanted  to  come  back. 
I  started  my  restaurants  and  had  been 
doing  fundraisers  for  other  organiza- 
tions -  Humane  Society,  Surfrider,  etc.  - 
but  I  had  never  done  anything  for  my 
alrna  mater. 

"I  had  such  a  great  UNCW  experi- 
ence, and  this  gave  me  a  way  to  help 
someone  who  needed  financial  help 
on  my  own  terms,"  'Vach  explained. 
"I  teamed  up  with  Tony  Butler  and 
WBLiveSurf,  because  I  was  used  to 
doing  fundraisers  with  them." 

Vach  approached  Tracy,  who  is  the 
primary  care  sales  representative  for 
Boehringer  Ingelheim  Pharmaceuticals 
Inc.,  to  write  up  the  scholarship. 
With  the  help  of  Puente,  the  schol- 
arship was  complete,  and,  with  the 
university's  approval,  the  first  recipient, 
Cody  Leutgens,  was  named  in  the  fall 
of  2008. 

The  scholarship  guidelines  are  simple: 
the  recipient  must  be  a  UNCW  Surfing 
Club  member/active  surfer,  an  active 
participant  in  one  or  more  surfing 
related  organizations  such  as  the 
National  Scholastic  Surfing  Association 


or  the  Cape  Fear  Surfrider  Chapter  and 
have  a  minimum  of  GPA  of  2.5. 

"All  we  want  is  a  deserving  student 
who's  engaged  in  the  greater  surfing 
community  we  live  in,"  Puente  said. 

Tracy,  who  has  been  surfing  since  he 
was  12,  explained,  "We  wanted  the 
recipient  to  have  a  connection  to  the 
surf  community.  We  want  people  to 
understand  we're  not  beach  bums.  We 
were  students  who  are  now  successful 
in  our  careers  and  still  surf  -  you  can 
mix  it  together." 

Puente  noted,  "The  great  part  is  it's 
not  just  some  guy  with  no  ties  to  the 
university  giving  money;  it's  typical 
students  who  surf,  did  okay  for  them- 
selves and  are  giving  back." 


Stellar  surfer 
scores  scholarship 

There  couldn't  have  been  a  better 
recipient  for  the  Tower  7A/VBLive  Surf 
Scholarship  than  Cody  Leutgens,  whose 
love  for  the  water,  waves  and  rides  has 
developed  into  a  stellar  surfing  career. 

After  winning  the  2008  Mid-Atlantic 
Regionals  in  South  Carolina,  Leutgens 
took  the  West  coast  by  storm  when  he 
ripped  his  way  to  first  place  in  the  2008 
Surf  Industry  Manufacturers  Association 
Surfing  Amenca  U.S.A  Championships  in 
Huntington  Beach,  California.  Leutgens 
set  his  eyes  on  the  big  waves,  and  it  paid 
off  when  his  opponents  were  struggling  to 
approach  his  topnotch  score  of  17,  the  total 
of  his  two  highest  waves  combined. 

Leutgens  was  raised  in  Surf  City,  N.C., 
and  always  has  had  his  eyes  on  the  ocean. 
By  age  8,  he  was  competing  in  Eastern 
Surfing  Association  contests  along  the 
coast.  Leutgens  recently  tool<  on  the  role 
of  captain  of  the  surf  team  at  UNCW 
where  he  is  majoring  in  communication 
studies.  He  currently  lives  in  Hampstead 
and  plans  to  continue  to  hit  the  contest 
scene  hard  -  that  is,  of  course,  after  he 
finishes  his  schoolwork. 

by  Emily  Jones  '09 


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South  African  teachers  hav^  accafes  to  fa(;_fewel 
resources  than  their  American  counterparts. 


After  v\'itnessing  impoverished 
conditions  in  Belize  schools,  Lynn 
Fulton  '84,  '88  realized  'it's  not  about 
the  resources;  it  truly  is  about  the 
quality  of  the  teacher  in  the  classroom." 

The  Winter  Park  Elementary  School 
principal  is  one  of  the  first  enrolled  in 
the  new  doctoral  program  in  educa- 
tional leadership  and  administration  at 
the  Watson  School  of  Education,  which 
requires  participants  to  study  abroad. 

"The  primary  purpose  of  the 
international  internship  is  to  make 
North  Carolina  schools  better  for  all 
students  by  changing  how  educators 
think  and  lead,"  said  John  Fischetti,       j 
doctoral  program  coordinator. 


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"We  want  the  students  in  this  program, 
who  are  themselves  teachers  and 
administrators,  to  have  an  experience 
that  changes  them  personally  and 
professionally  They  came  back  thinkin 
differently  That's  success,"  said  Dean 
Cathy  Barlow. 

Barlow  led  the  study  tour  of  Belize, 
partnering  with  the  University  of 
Belize  and  Galen  University  colleagues, 
including  that  country's  newly 
appointed  assistant  to  the  prime     , 
minister  for  education.  Fischctti's 
team  worked  with  Nelson  Mandela 
Metropolitan  University  in  South 
Africa.  Professor  Brad  Walker's  students 
traveled  through  Japan,  collaborating 
with  Osaka  University  Each  group 
visited  universities  and  schools,  worked 
with  teachers  and  administrators 
and  reflected  on  the  similarities  and 
differences  compared  to  their  own 
educational  systems. 

"ll  was  an  unbelievable  experience 
professionally  and  personally  an 
opportunity  to  lake  a  look  at  the 
extreme  lack  of  resources  there  and  see 


ENRICH  EDUCATION  AT  HOME 

by  Brenda  Riegel 


how  they  are  compensating,"  Fulton 
said.  She  estimated  that  Belize  is  25  to 
50  years  behind  the  U.S.  in  terms  of 
technology  and  industry. 

"The  poverty  is  so  sad.  At  first  1  thought, 
I'm  not  sure  1  can  take  this.  But  I  began 
to  realize  these  schoolchildren  are  not 
sad.  They're  smiling.  Their  teachers  arc 
committed,  passionate  and  innovative 
educators.  1  had  to  tiiove  beyond  the 
poverty  to  the  lessons,"  she  said.  Fulton 
now  is  making  sure  teachers  at  her 
school  have  more  opportunities  to  grow 
and  develop  as  learners. 

Rob  Morgan,  assistant  principal  at  Ashley 
High  School,  visited  a  high  school  in  a 
particularly  impoverished  South  African 
ncighboriiood,  surrounded  by  barbed 
and  razor  wire.  "^ 

"The  similarities  between  here  and 
there  were  inimcdiaielv  obvious,  the 


differences  extreme,"  he  said.  There 
the  principal  works  with  the  fi\c  drug 
lords  who  control  the  adjacent  areas 
to  protect  his  school.  "By  comparison,  we 
have  police  officers  and  drug  dogs  in  our 
schools.  This  principal  is  working  with 
local  resources  in  ways  we  could  never 
imagine  or  consider,"'  Morgan  said. 

Emafini  Primary  School  in  Port  Elizabeth 
serves  1.400  students,  though  ii  was  built 
for  700,  with  no  heating,  air  conditioning 
or  cafeteria.  Parents  volunteer  when  they 
can  to  cook  beans  and  rice,  providing 
some  students  with  their  only  meal  of 
the  da\'.  There  are  40  to  50  children  in 
each  class,  and  yet,  according  to  Fischetti. 
there  are  viriualK'  no  discipline  problems, 
and  these  highly  motivated  students  take 
national  tests  that  are  tougher  than  North 
Carolina's  state  tests  with  an  80  percent 
proficiency  rate. 


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come  from  homes  where  70  percent 
or  more  of  aduhs  are  jobless  and 
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about  their  business  despite  extreme 
conditions,''  said  Morgan,  who 
now  helps  his  students  focus  on 
changing  what  they  can  control  versus 
complaining  about  what  they  can't. 

Debbie  Lemon,  middle  grades 
mathematics  instructional  facilitator 
with  the  N.C.  Department  of  Public 
Instruction,  has  traveled  out  of  the 
countr\'  before.  "But  this  was  the  first 
time  I  experienced  being  a  minority  in 
a  culture  not  my  owti,  where  I  looked 
different  and  didnl  speak  the  language. 
It  has  made  me  more  tolerant  of  minority 
students  and  those  who  are  non-English 
speaking  in  our  classrooms . " 


Lemon  found  that  Japanese  children 
develop  autonomy,  independence  and 
accountability  at  an  early  age.  "By 
the  time  students  reach  middle  and 
high  school,  classes  are  just  lectures 
with  no  real  innovative  teaching 
methods.  The  teacher's  attitude  is  that 
the  information  is  here.  It's  up  to  the 
student  to  make  every  effort  to  get  it," 
said  Lemon. 

What  most  surprised  Lemon  about       I 
Japanese  schools  was  the  lack 
of  technology:  no  calculators  or 
computers  in  classrooms,  and  students 
and  teachers  far  behind  in  using 
programs  like  PowerPoint,  a  classroom 
staple  here. 

"This  experience  has  made  me 
conscious  of  making  classes  more 
interactive  and  engaging  to  keep 
students  interested.  Its  refocused 
my  attention  on  the  importance  of 
relevance  and  risor,"  said  Lemon. 


The  cost  of 

success 

The  success  of  the  Ed.D.  program  in 
educational  leadership  and 
administration  is  inextricably  linked  to  its 
international  perspective. 

According  to  Bob  Roer,  dean  of  the 
Graduate  School,  the  international 
internship  and  business  components 
of  the  Ed.D.  are  not  only  what  make  it 
unique,  but  also  what  earned  it  approval 
from  UNC  Board  of  Governors. 

"As  far  as  I  know  the  UNCW  Ed.D. 
program  is  one  of  only  a  few  in  the 
country  incorporating  these  elements. 
Other  graduate  school  deans  hold  it  up 
as  a  model  of  what  they  would  like  to 
accomplish  at  their  universities,"  he  said. 

Denise  DiPuccio,  assistant  provost  for 
international  programs,  praised  faculty 
who  ensure  students  have  international 
experiences  despite  the  fact  that  the 
curriculum,  especially  in  education, 
business  and  nursing,  is  very  prescribed. 
She  said,  "Watson  School  of  Education 
faculty  have  been  very  creative  and 
dedicated,  making  sure  they  meet  all 
standards  and  still  get  international 
experiences  for  their  students." 

Creating  an  educational  environment 
that  prepares  students  to  be  global 
citizens  is  one  of  the  university's  seven 
strategic  goals,  but  the  costs  associated 
with  international  travel  make  it  a 
daunting  expense  for  many  students. 
They  often  cannot  afford  to  participate. 

Endowed  funds  to  support  travel 
scholarships,  study  abroad  stipends 
and  other  initiatives  help  UNCW  provide 
students  with  the  most  powerful 
learning  experience  possible  and  are  an 
investment  in  the  teachers,  principals 
and  administrators  who  educate  the 
region's  schoolchildren  now  and  in  the 
years  to  come. 

To  establish  an  endowment  or  make  a 
financial  contribution  to  help  students, 
please  contact  University  Advancement 
at910.9B2.3751. 


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You  can  feel  his  energy 

as  he  strikes  the  drum  set. 

The  rhythmic  sway  of  the 

music  sends  vibrations 

through  his  body,  and  a  wave 

of  emotion  electrifies  the 

crowd.  Joe  Chambers  plays 

the  instrument  as  if  his  life 

depends  on  it -you  might 

even  say  he  seems  possessed. 


"When  1  play  jazz,  I  become  pan  of 
the  music.  Possession  is  the  best  way  1 
know^  how  to  describe  what  that  feels 
like,"  said  Chambers.  "Music  inspires 
people  in  incomprehensible  wa)-s." 

As  the  first  Thomas  S.  Kenan 
Distinguished  Professor  of  Jazz  in 
the  Department  of  Music,  Chambers 
embodies  a  new  layer  of  excellence 
in  music  at  UNCW.  The  seasoned 
musician,  composer  and  educator 
has  mastered  a  variety  of  percussion 
instruments  ranging  from  drums  to  the 
piano.  He  has  performed  and  recorded 
internationally  with  jazz 'legends  like 
Miles  Davis  and  Dizzy  Gillespie.  His 
work  has  been  musically  sampled  by 
artists  like  the  rapper  Nas  and  featured 
on  soundtracks  including  Spike  Lee's 
Mo'BcUcr  Blues. 

UNCVV  jazz  studies  coordinator  Frank 
Jongiorno,  who  initiated  the  jazz 
program  in  the  lQ80s.  noted,  "We  were 
looking  for  someone  with  the  stature 
of  Joe  who  could  help  us  solidify  our 
commitiricnt  to  expanding  our  program. 
Jazz  has  the  ability  to  reach  out  and 
engage  people  from  all  walks  of  life. 
Whether  it  is  big  band  music  for  people 
in  their  80s  or  Wynton  Marsalis  for 
younger  generations,  the  music  has  a 
wide  appeal  that  can  unify" 


Chambers  said  that  he  chose  to  put 
his  expertise  to  work  for  students  at 
UNCW  because  "you  learn  jazz  through 
apprenticeship,  and  I  am  passionate 
alDOUt  mentoring  well-rounded 


writers.  Chambers  knows  a  thing  or 
two  about  apprenticeship.  "VVhen  he 
was  in  diapers,  the  Philadelphia  native 
said  he  "was  banging 
and  listening  to  legends  like  Count 
iasie  and  Lester  Young."  He  and  his 
five  siblings  experimented  with  various 
instruments  and  artistic  mediums.  He 
believes  it  was  instinct  that  led  him  to 
percussion.  "1  think  there  is  something 
inside  of  a  musician  that  just  moves 
hiin  towards  what  he  is  meant  to  pla)'." 

While  a  natural  force  ma)-  ha\'e 
guided  him,  it  was  the  renowned  jai_ 
musicians  of  the  '60s  New  York  Cit)' 
music  scene  that  helped  Chambers 


develop  into  a  respected  artist.  At  age  21 
he  became  a  house  recording  artist 
for  the  Blue  Note  record  label.  It  was 
during  this  post  that  man}-  of  his  more 
than  500  records  were  crafted,  and  he 


'Jazz  is  a  hands-on  thing.  If  you  truly 
want  to  learn  it,  you  ha\'e  to  work  at  it 
night  after  night,"  he  said. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  1970s,  as  public 
interest  in  jazz  declined.  Chambers  took 
this  belief  to  the  classroom  as  a  college 
music  instructor  focused  on  nurturing 
vouns  musicians  and  teaching  what  he 


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calls  "a  cosmopolitan  form  of  music 
education  with  a  historical  perspective, 
using  jazz  as  a  base  and  integrating  the 
classical  music  idiom." 

For  the  next  three  decades.  Chambers' 
life  continued  to  ser\'e  as  an  example  of 
apprenticeship.  While  teaching  college 
courses  off  and  on  in  New  York  City  for 
16  years,  he  also  applied  his  craft  with 
Max  Roach's  M'Boom  Repercussion, 
formed  the  Joe  Chambers  Quartet  jazz 
combo  and  toured  the  world  as  an 
international  recording  artist. 

When  Chambers  left  his  fast-paced 
hfe  in  the  New  York  jazz  scene  this 
summer  to  join  UNCW,  he  said  "it  was 
hard.  The  jazz  culture  and  the  resources 
you  have  to  build  on  in  that  world  are 
tremendous.  But  1  came  to  UNCW 
because  this  is  a  music  program  that 
is  strong  for  its  size.  This  department 
wants  to  train  students  to  be  good 
readers  and  interpreters  in  a  variety  of 
musical  genres,  and  1  think  I  can  help." 

Department  of  Music  Chair  Cathy 
Albergo  agreed,  "We  are  thrilled  to 
have  a  jazz  legend  like  Joe  here  whose 
presence  touches  on  every  part  of  our 
vision.  I  am  especially  pleased  with  his 
versatility  and  desire  to  connect  the  jazz 
and  classical  music  programs." 

Although  both  jazz  and  classical  forms 
of  music  have  many  coinmonalities,  the 
two  genres  can  often  be  segregated  from 
each  other,  creating  two  fields  of  music 
philosophy  It  is  rare  for  a  university 
music  program  to  strategically  integrate 
jazz  and  classical  training  in  student 
education,  but  doing  so  can  equal  more 
career  options  in  more  music  fields. 

Because  Chainbers  wants  to  see 
students  succeed  in  a  competitive 
job  market,  he  has  high  standards  for 
their  performance. 

Chris  Vclado,  a  guitar  student  in  one 
of  the  jazz  big  band  and  combo  groups 
that  Chambers  mentors,  noted  that 
"Joe  is  ihe  real  deal.  It  can  be  iniimi- 
daling  lo  know  ihal  he  has  pla\  cd  with 
people  like  Sonny  Rollins;  but  when 
he  critic|ues  us,  he  treats  us  like  ei|uals. 
You  can  read  the  text  of  a  book.  Inii 
you  can't  really  understand  ii  luiiil  sou 
experience  it  like  1  am  experiencing 
jazz  witii  joe  right  now." 


In  alignment  with  the  UNCW  music 
department.  Chambers  views  students 
not  just  as  learners,  but  as  educators 
who  can  play  a  powerful  role  in  their 
community. 

"Music  is  a  vehicle  that  can  infuse 
culture  into  a  community  and  jazz 
specifically  has  done  this  for  hundreds 
of  years  -  from  its  genesis  in  Africa  to 
inspiring  the  first  Broadway  tunes.  Jazz 
influences  are  all  around  us,  but  people 
don't  recognize  it  like  they  once  did.  I 
think  if  we  teach  our  students  well, 
they  can  help  spread  music  culture 
while  they  learn." 

Velado  said  he  is  fired  up  about  his 
chance  to  help  develop  the  rich 
Wilmington  music  culture:  "It  is 
awesome  to  be  in  a  combo  like  this 
and  share  my  music' 

One  way  Chambers  is  celebrating  the 
university's  passion  for  jazz  is  with 
Jazz  Speaks,  a  monthl)-  performance 
and  lecture  series  designed  to  educate 
the  community  about  the  musical 
genre.  Chambers  said,  "There  are 
many  misconceptions  about  what 
jazz  is,  but  how  can  people  make  a 
judgment  about  music  if  they  haven't 
heard  it?  We  want  to  open  the  door 
for  more  people  to  experience  this 
music."  Chambers  hopes  to  use  his 
music  connections  to  introduce 
Wilmington  to  famed  jazz  artists  like 
Wynton  Marsalis,  who  will  perform 
Jan.  15  at  UNCW. 

Chambers  also  wants  to  share 
Wilmington's  talent  with  the  world, 
b\'  expanding  the  music  department's 
international  relationships  and  traveling 
with  students  to  study  abroad  in  the  jazz 
hot  spots  of  other  countries  like  Japan. 

Stri\ing  to  practice  what  he  preaches, 
Chambers  continues  to  challenge 
himself  as  a  musician  b\-  mastering 
new  instruments.  In  upcoming  public 
performances,  he  will  introduce 
audiences  to  new  heals  b\  pla\ing  the 
\  ihraphone  and  the  marimba. 

lor  more  inlormation  on  Jazz  Speaks 
and  other  jazz  ]irograms,  visit 
www.uncw.edu/music. 


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for  the  soul 


In  his  junior  year,  alumnus  Sean  Higgins  '03  became  the  first  ] 

recipient  of  a  Cape  Fear  Jazz  Society  Scholarship  and,  as  a  senior,  | 

received  the  prestigious  William  F.  Adcock  Jr.  Music  Scholarship. 

When  not  studying  in  UNCW  classrooms  and  playing  in  the  practice  ; 
rooms,  Higgins  performed  jazz  piano  in  the  clubs  in  Wilmington.  His 

hard  work  and  experience  won  him  the  top  graduate  assistantship  • 

at  Northern  Illinois  University,  with  stipend  and  a  space  in  NIU's  i 
pre-eminent  jazz  combo.  Following  graduate  school,  he  moved  to 

New  York  City  where  he  became  a  self-employed  musician.  [ 

"That  was  no  easy  task,"  he  said,  "having  to  compete  with  the  best 
musicians  in  the  world  to  pay  your  rent." 

Now  a  U.S.  Jazz  Ambassador,  Higgins  recently  completed  tours  of  the  Middle  East  and  Russia  with 
Aivin  Atkinson  and  the  Sound  Merchants.  These  Rhythm  Road  tours  are  promoted  by  Jazz  at  Lincoln 
Center  and  funded  by  the  U.S.  State  Department.  He  also  has  played  in  Shanghai,  China  -  to  many 
audiences  hearing  jazz  for  the  first  time. 

Higgins  doesn't  take  his  job  lightly. 

"I  could  make  or  break  their  whole  perception  of  the  music.  As  a  jazz  ambassador,  I  firmly  believe  it 
is  important  to  always  bring  my  A-game.  I  try  to  reach  everyone.  Jazz  drummer  Winard  Harper  told 
me  that  we  musicians  are  doctors,  doctors  for  the  soul.  He  constantly  tries  to  evaluate  his  audience 
to  determine  just  what  prescription  is  necessary  to  give  their  spirit  enough  power  to  keep  on  going 
through  whatever  it  is  they  might  be  going  through." 

Now  residing  in  Shanghai,  Higgins  performs  in  many  places  inside  and  outside  the  country.  He  will 
headline  the  Vladivostok  Jazz  Festival  in  November  with  Alvin  Atkinson  &  the  Sound  Merchants,  and 
his  second  album  as  a  leader.  Three  Years'  Stories,  was  scheduled  for  a  November  release.  It  will  be 

availableatwww.seanhiggins.net. 

on  the  Gape  Fear 

Jazz  is  an  American  idiom:  a  musical  conversation  -  both  diverse  and  inclusive  -  that  tugs  at  the  beat 
with  a  rhythm  that  swings.  At  UNCW  and  in  Wilmington,  the  conversation  has  been  strong  historically. 
From  Front  Street  to  Wrightsville  Beach,  jazz  spots  in  Wilmington  provide  UNCW  jazz  majors  an 
exposure  to  exceptional  music  as  well  as  opportunities  for  performing. 

The  Cape  Fear  Jazz  Society  (CFJS)  brings  celebrated  jazz  performers  to  Wilmington  and  advances 
the  understanding  of  jazz  and  jazz  styles  throughout  the  region  by  scheduling  concerts  and  festivals 
and  has  collaborated  with  the  UNCW  Department  of  Music  to  advance  the  appreciation  of  jazz. 
Working  with  former  chair  Frank  Bongiorno,  CFJS  founded  two  jazz  scholarships. 

Few  have  been  as  dedicated  or  as  successful  in  extending  the  outreach  of  the  Cape  Fear  Jazz 
Society  as  Sandy  Evans,  who  has  held  a  leading  role  in  the  organization  since  its  origin  in  1997. 
Each  year,  Evans  devotes  her  organizational  expertise  and  promotional  talent  to  the  statewide  North 
Carolina  Jazz  Festival,  CFJS's  preniier  event.  The  festival  traditionally  opens  with  a  performance 
by  the  UNCW  Big  Band,  under  the  direction  of  Bongiorno.  When  not  performing,  guest  artists  play 
and  practice  one-on-one  with  UNCW  jazz  majors  and  offer  smaller  concerts  and  seminars  to  county 
schoolchildren. 

"From  the  beginnings  of  the  jazz  program  at  UNCW,"  Bongiorno  said,  "there  has  been  a  connection 
with  the  community."  It  is  a  connection  that  has  nurtured  the  love  of  jazz  in  Wilmington,  put  the  Port 
City  on  map  as  a  hot  spot  for  jazz  -  and  given  UNCW  jazz  students  opportunities  to  play  and  perform 
as  professionals. 

"The  jazz  performances  we  sponsor  and  the  jazz  education  we  promote  have  helped,  I  think,  to 
provide  a  world-class  experience  and  exchange  of  information  about  jazz  within  the  region  in  a  way 
that  you  might  not  expect  to  find  outside  of  New  York,  Chicago  or  California,"  Evans  said.  "Now,  with 
Joe  Chambers  here  at  UNCW,  it  is  a  very  exciting  time." 
by  Kim  Proukou  '06M 


Magazine 


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Tom  Kenan  stands 
next  to  Chancellor 
Rosemary  DePaolo  with 
several  family  members 
at  the  unveiling  of  a 
new  portrait  of  Jessie 
Hargrave  Kenan  Wise 
at  UNCW's  Wise  Alumni 
House.  The  portrait 
vi/as  painted  by  Steven 
Poison,  left.  Also 
pictured  are  Louise 
Lewis  Foster,  Mrs.  Wise's 
great-granddaughter; 
Liza  White,  her  great, 
great-granddaughter, 
and  Kenan  Lewis  White, 
her  great-granddaughter. 


Kenan  professorship  named 
for  cultural  arts  aficionado 


The  Thomas  S.  Kenan  III  Distinguished  Professor  of  Jazz  honors  a  uuc  cuhural  nts  alKion.uio. 

The  CD.  Spangler  Foundation  cslabhshed  the  professorship  and  named  it  for  Kenan,  a  dedicated  bcncfaetor 
who  has  supported  a  variety  of  arts  and  music  programs  at  institutions  across  North  Carohna.  .-X  founder  and 
trustee  emeritus  ol  the  N.C.  School  of  the  .Arts,  Kenan  is  well-known  ior  his  lo\e  of  the  arts,  especialK  music. 

"Tom  Kenan  has  tlexoled  his  lile  to  |inimolini;  education,  preserving  our  stale's  histor\  and  sharing  his  lo\e  of 
the  arts  with  others."  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  said,  "L'NCW  is  grateful  to  have  a  professorship  named 
for  a  philanthropist  who  appreciates  great  music  and  believes  in  nurturing  \oung  performers  by  providing 
tlicni  wilh  outstanding  lacnlt\  like  Kenan  Professor  of  |a;z  |oc  C  hambcrs." 

Kenan,  who  is  vice  chairman  and  tlirector  of  Plagler  S\stem  Inc.,  recenlK  secured  familv  support  for  the 
university's  renovation  of  Kenan  House  and  W  ise  Alumni  House,  now  celebrating  its  100th  anniversary. 


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OoDortunities 


for  UNCW  faculty  grow  with  two  new  professorships  by  Andrea  wea 


ver 


Generous  donors  with  strong  ties 
to  UNCW  created  two  endowed 
professorsliips  ttiis  fall  that  will  nurture 
outstanding  faculty,  benefit  students 
and,  ultimately,  produce  a  wide  range  of 
services  for  the  Cape  Fear  region  and 
North  Carolina. 

"We  rely  on  endowed  professorships  to 
recruit,  retain  and  recognize  outstanding 
teachers  and  researchers  with  national 
reputations  for  scholarship  and  service 
learning,"  Chancellor  Rosemary 
DePaolo  said.  "To  continue  providing 
students  with  the  most  powerful 
learning  experience  possible,  we  must 
cultivate  our  faculty." 

The  Cameron  Family  Distinguished 
Professorship  of  Innovation  in  the 
Nonprofit  Sector 

Betty  Cameron  and  her  children, 
in  their  capacity  as  directors  of  the 
Dan  Cameron  Family  Foundation 
Inc.,  established  a  distinguished 
professorship  to  develop  and  lead 
efforts  to  improve  the  effectiveness  of 
the  local  nonprofit  sector  and  increase 
philanthropy  The  third  professorship 
the  family  has  established  at  UNCW 
will  be  housed  in  the  Department  of 
Public  and  International  Affairs. 

The  Camerons  have  many  ties  to 
UNCW:  Betty  and  the  late  Dan 
Cameron  served  on  several  university 
boards.  In  1983  the  university  named 
the  School  of  Business  in  honor  of 
the  Cameron  family  and  in  1988  the 
business  school  building  was  dedicated 
for  Dan  and  Bruce  Cameron. 

Enhancing  regional  engagement  and 
community  outreach  activities  is  among 
the  university's  highest  priorities. 
According  to  IRS  records,  there  are 
more  than  1 ,200  registered  non-profit 
organizations  in  Brunswicl<,  New 
Hanover,  Onslow  and  Pender  counties, 
not  counting  churches  and  small 
grassroots  organizations. 


The  Cameron  Distinguished  Professor 
will  interact  with  leaders  of  the  nonprofit, 
private  and  public  sectors  to  emphasize 
the  importance  of  collaboration  and 
partnerships  in  building  a  stronger 
community  The  professor  also  will 
enhance  students'  involvement  in 
community  and  outreach  activities. 

"A  key  mission  of  our  Master  of  Public 
Administration  (MPA)  program  is  to 
prepare  students  for  leadership  and 
management  positions  in  the  nonprofit 
sector.  We  accomplish  this  through 
classroom  work  as  well  as  extensive 
involvement  in  applied  research  projects 
with  nonprofit  organizations  in  the 
community,"  said  Tom  Barth,  professor 
of  public  administration.  "This  generous 
gift  will  allow  us  to  add  a  national  expert 
to  our  faculty  who  will  equip  our  graduate 
students  and  nonprofit  managers  and 
staff  with  the  cutting-edge  knowledge 
and  skills  to  excel  as  models  for  the  rest 
of  the  state  and  country." 

The  Cameron  professor  will  further 
develop  the  Quality  Enhancement  for 
Nonprofit  Organizations  (QENO)  program, 
a  UNCW-led  community  initiative  that 
works  to  increase  the  effectiveness  and 
sustainability  of  nonprofit  organizations 
while  building  philanthropy  in  south- 
eastern North  Carolina. 

Sandy  and  Deborah  McNeill 
Distinguished  Professorship 
in  Nursing 

Trustee  John  A.  "Sandy"  McNeill  Jr. 
and  his  wife  Deborah  established  a 
professorship  to  help  the  nursing 
school  recruit  an  expert  to  educate 
and  prepare  future  nurses. 

"Our  region's  need  for  health  care 
continues  to  grow  as  our  population 
expands  and  ages,"  said  Susan 
Pierce,  interim  dean  of  the  School  of 
Nursing.  "We  need  to  increase  access 
to  health  care  for  our  citizens.  Advanced 
practice  nurses  expand  community- 
based  access  points  to  high-quality  care." 


She  noted  that  the  nursing  school 
hopes  to  increase  nurses'  skills  not 
only  in  leadership,  but  also  graduate 
programs  in  mental  health,  pediatrics 
and  gerontology 

Both  distinguished  professorships  will 
be  established  through  a  combination 
of  the  donors'  gifts,  support  from 
the  CD.  Spangler  Foundation  and 
matching  funds  from  the  UNCW  Board 
of  Governors  Distinguished  Professors 
Endowment  Trust  Fund. 


Together  in  Education 
with  Harris  Teeter 

For  having  the  most  participants  in 
the  2008-09  Together  in  Education 
(TIE)  program  in  l-larris  Teeter's  south- 
eastern North  Carolina  region,  the 
Betty  Stike  Educational  Laboratory 
at  the  UNCW  Watson  School  of 
Education  was  awarded  a  40-inch, 
plasma  screen  television. 

The  Watson  School  formed  a  partner- 
ship with  Harris  Teeter  Inc.  in  2002, 
making  UNCW  the  first  university  in  the 
TIE  program,  which  allows  VIC  card 
customers  to  designate  a  school  of  their 
choice  to  receive  a  portion  of  the  sale  of 
Harris  Teeter  brand  merchandise. 

The  TIE  program  operates  August-May 
and  participants  must  enroll  annually 
online  at  www.harristeeter.com  or  at  any 
Harris  Teeter  location.  UNCW's  number 
is  5034. 

The  Ed  Lab  provides  UNCW  educa- 
tion students  with  opportunities  to  tutor 
elementary  and  middle  schoolchildren. 
Students  practice  the  methods  they 
are  learning  in  courses.  Schoolchildren 
receive  personalized  instruction  that 
focuses  on  their  strengths,  needs  and 
interests.  The  TV  will  be  a  useful  tool  for 
the  tutors  and  children,  director  Brian 
Brinkley  said. 


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iMHJBWinimiiiwuu 


ALUMNI  NEWS 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


Triangle  Alumni 
Chsipter  soars 

to  more  success 


Alumni  from  across  the  Triangle  turned  out 
in  August  and  October  for  a  Durham  Bulls  base- 
ball game  and  a  dinner  at  Prestonvvood  Country 
Club  in  Car)'.  Nearly  100  alumni  and  friends 
attended  the  dinner,  where  they  elected  chapter 
officers:  Matt  Glova  '07,  president;  Dawn 
King  LaSure  '83,  vice  president;  and  Nikki 
Howard  '96,  secretary. 

"UNCW  has  been  an  important  part  of  my  life, 
and  I  want  to  maintain  my  connections  to  the 
university,"  Glova  said.  "We  are  all  Seahawks, 
and  even  though  we  no  longer  live  near  campus, 
we  need  to  find  ways  to  connect  with  each  other 
and  UNCW." 

During  dinner.  Chancellor  Rosemar\  DePaolo 
inspired  alumni  with  her  remarks  about  the 
university.  Many  were  surprised  to  learn  that 
the  average  freshmen  SAT  this  year  is  1156,  the 
highest  in  UNCW  history.  They  were  impressed 
with  the  construction  and  renovation  that  have 
taken  place  on  campus  in  recent  years,  and 
proud  to  hear  that  UNCW  continues  to  earn 
national  recognition  for  high  quality  and  afford- 
ability  from  U.S.  News  &  World  Report,  Forbes, 
Kiplinger's  and  other  publications. 

For  Jennifer  Jarrell  '93.  the  dmncr  offered 
her  an  opportunity  to  reflect  on  her  days  as  a 
student  at  UNCW.  A  quality  assurance  specialist 
at  Cogenics,  an  international  genomics  sers'ices 
company,  Jarrell  hopes  her  7-year-old  son  will 
consider  attending  UNCW  someday.  She  is 
looking  forward  to  liomccoming  m  January 
and  plans  to  spend  a  week  in  W  ilmnigton 
next  summer  so  that  her  son  can  participate  in 
MarincQucst,  a  popular  \oiuh  summer  camp 
sponsored  by  the  iini\ersit\. 

"This  event  makes  me  want  to  go  back  lo 
school,"  she  said.  'I  want  to  be  hack  in  bioiog\- 
class  with  Dr  Bob  Roer  (now  dean  of  the  gradu- 
ate school).  I  loved  his  class.  I  learned  so  much 
at  UNCW." 


Top,  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo  and  Frederick  Aikens  '76  at 
the  Triangle  Alumni  Chapter  dinner. 

Bottom,  Matt  Glova  '97  and  senior  Sarah  McKone  enjoyed  the 
Triangle  Alumni  Chapter  dinner  in  Cary,  where  he  was  elected 
chapter  president. 


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stayconnected 

to  your  alma  mater! 

Visit  www.uncw.edu/alumni. 

Visit  www.youtube.com/uncw  to  see  a  sliort 
video  from  the  Triangle  Alumni  Chapter 
event  as  well  as  many  other  videos  featuring 
UNCW  students,  faculty  and  staff. 

Visit  the  alumni  association  and  university 
connections  on  Facebook. 

Read  this  magazine  and  the  monthly 
e-newsletter,  Seahawk  Spotlight.  Don't 
receive  it?  Sign  up  by  sending  your  e-mail 
address  to  spotlight@uncw.edu. 


»ints  of  pnd 
i/or  uncw  au 


umni 


(from  Chancellor  DePaolo's  remarks  at  the  Triangle  Alumni  Chapter  event) 

•  The  average  freshman  SAT  is  1 1 56,  the  highest  in  UNCW  history  and 
among  the  best  in  the  UNC  system. 

UNCW  students  have  the  second-highest  graduation  rate  in  the 
UNC  system. 

'    UNCW  student-athletes  posted  a  90  percent  graduation  success  rate, 
second  highest  in  the  Colonial  Athletic  Association. 

'    UNCW  has  constructed  or  renovated  more  than  1 5  buildings  in  the 
past  four  years.  The  university  broke  ground  on  the  School  of  Nursing 
Building  in  October  (see  article,  pages  2-3). 

•  Alumni  and  other  donors  have  given  more  than  $30  million  to 
UNCW  during  the  past  four  fiscal  years,  setting  fundraising  records 
each  year. 

Researchers  at  the  Center  for  Marine  Science  received  a  second 
patent  for  their  efforts  to  derive  beneficial  health  applications  from 
algal  toxins.  They  are  getting  closer  and  closer  to  an  effective  treat- 
ment for  cystic  fibrosis  (see  article,  page  9). 

Rankings: 

•  1 1  straight  years  on  the  U.S.News  &  World  Report  top  1 0  list  of  public 
master's  universities  in  the  South. 

'    Fifth  on  U.S.News'  first-ever  list  of  "up-and-coming"  master's 
universities  in  the  South. 

'    One  of  the  top  two  public  universities  in  North  Carolina,  according 
to  Forbes. 

For  more  UNCW  "points  of  pride,"  visit  www.uncw.edu/facts. 


ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 
BOARD    OF    DIRECTORS 

Chair 


jason  wneeier 


Melissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87 


Past  Chair 


lth'86, '94M 


Missy  Andrus  '01 
James  Carroll  '90 
Susan  Chandler  '07 
Crystal  Danford  '84 
Dru  Farrar  '73 
Enoch  Hasberry  '98 
Gayle  Hays  '89 
Kandice  Kelley  '04 
Neal  Leeper  '95 
Trudy  Maus  '91 .  '97M 
Sandra  McClammy  '03 
Lauren  Scott  '06 
Beth  Tenry  '00 
Aaron  Whitesell  '06  ■ 


REGION  At    CHAPTERS 

Cape  Fear,  Greater  Charlotte  and 
Greensboro  Areas 


'att  Glova  '07 


ALUMNI    GROUPS 
Cameron  School  of  Business 


Communications  Studies 


il  of  Education 


THER    ALUMNI    GROUPS 


African  American  Graduates 
Bociation 


itllege 


ALUMNOTES 


1960s 


Jack  LoftUS  '66  of  Atlanta  retired  as 
senior  vice  president  and  chief  commu- 
nications officer  after  17  years  witfi  The 
Nielsen  Company,  a  global  information 
and  media  measurement  company. 


1970s 


Buzz  Banadyga  '72  is  a  minister/ 
evangelist  with  the  Portland  Church  of 
God  in  Portland,  Ore. 

Dick  Miller  '72  was  ordained  as  a 
deacon  in  the  Anglican  Church  and  was 
appointed  assistant  pastor  of  Epiphany 
Anglican  Church  in  Lafayette,  Colo.,  in 
January  2008.  He  has  a  psychotherapy/ 
counseling  practice  in  Longmont,  Colo. 

Robert  Rehder  '72  was  named  dean 
of  college  advancement  and  foundation 
executive  director  at  James  Sprunt 
Community  College  in  Kcnansviile- 

Wanda  Ellis  McNair  '73  passed  away 
April  14,  2008. 

Rick  Jones  '75.  1 5-year  coach  of  the 
Tulane  University  Green  Wave  baseball 
team,  was  named  Team  USA's  national 

baseball  coach  for  2009, 

Donna  Potter  '76  and  Harold 

Quidley  '77  published  a  coffee  table 
book  titled  NC  Wreck  Diving.  Life  in 
the  Craxeyard  oj  (he  Atlantic   The  book 
features  40  photos  taken  by  the  couple 
from  1975  through  1985  from  the  Cape 
Fear  area  northward  to  Cape  Lookout. 

Jay  Tllley  '76  was  appointed  Granville 
County  development  director  by  the 
Economic  Development  Commission  and 
is  in  charge  of  recruiting  business  and 
industr)'  to  the  county, 

Shelia  Boles  '77  retired  after  31  years 
in  coaching  and  athletic  administration 
at  John  T-  Hoggard  High  School,  where 
she  led  the  varsity  boys'  basketball  team 
to  167  victories  in  1 1  seasons  and  was 
the  first  Hoggard  boys'  coach  with  a 
winning  record. 

Sharon  L.  Lizardo  '77,  senior  deputy 
district  attorney  in  Stanislaus  County. 
Calif,,  was  the  lead  prosecutor  on  a 
six-month,  high  profile  home  invasion 
and  sexual  assault  trial  that  resulted  in 
the  conviction  of  four  individuals  on  38 
counts.  The  work  of  district  attorney's 
office  was  acknowledged  by  the  county's 
board  of  supervisors  with  a  certificate  of 
recognition. 

Lynn  Newborn  Nash  '77  was  the 

Bertie  County  Arts  Council  Eeaiured 

Artist  of  the  Month  in  March  2008. 

Paul  Stevens  '79  was  promoted  to 
assistant  manager  at  Peak  Fitness  in 
Charlotte. 


1980s 


Carol  Eakins  Bonham  '83  is  an 

honored  lifetime  member  in  the  2007-08 
edition  of  the  Biltmore  Who's  Who 
Registry  of  Executives  and  Professionals. 

Alvin  D.  Brantley  Jr.  '83  was 

promoted  in  April  2008  to  postmaster  of 
the  Kinslon  Post  Office. 

Deborah  L.  Lorris  '83  graduated  with 
a  Master  of  Science  in  Nursing  degree  in 
May  2007  from  the  Medical  University  of 
South  Carolina  College  of  Nursing. 


Gary  M.  Bulloch  '84,  president  and 
CEO  of  American  Stainless  &  Supply 
in  Cheraw,  S.C.,  was  awarded  the  South 
Carolina  Ambassadors  Award,  given  to 
individuals  who  have  made  significant 
contributions  to  community  and  stale 
development. 

Stephanie  Webb  Churn  '84  received 
the  Outstanding  Community  Engagement 
Award  from  the  University  Park  Alliance 
for  her  vision  and  direction  in  estab- 
lishing a  learning  environment  with  high 
ideals  and  an  emphasis  on  providing 
her  students  and  their  families  access  to 
superior  educational  resources.  Stephanie 
is  the  principal  of  Mason  Community 
Learning  Center  in  Akron,  Ohio. 

Jeff  Allsbrook  '85  was  promoted  to 

captain  in  the  support  services  division 
of  the  Wilmington  Police  Department 

Caison  Enterprises  Inc.,  led  by  Earl  F. 
Caison  II  '85,  was  the  2008  recipient 
of  the  President's  Award  for  leadership 
in  business  and  education  partnerships 
presented  by  James  Sprunt  Community 
College. 

John  A.  Lasley  '85,  who  retired  as 
a  lieutenant  colonel  after  20  years  in 
the  U.S.  Air  Force,  works  for  Science 
Applications  International  Corporation 
in  support  of  U.S.  Southern  Command 
requirements  and  activities  throughout 
Central  and  South  America   He  also  owns 
a  security  consulting  firm  that  provides  a 
wide  range  of  aerial  and  ground  surveil- 
lance consulting  to  contractors,  the 
U.S.  Department  of  Defense  and  foreign 
governments. 

Clarice  Hand  Williams  '85  was 

honored  as  an  Intriguing  African- 
American  Woman  by  the  Northeast 
Community  Development  Corporation  at 
its  2008  black  histor>^  program. 

Karen  Williams  Burton  '86,  'g6M 

is  a  liigh  scliool  acaLlciiiically  gilicd 
consuUani  lor  Pender  County  High  Schools. 

Edward  C.  Gibson  '86  was  named 

police  chief  for  the  town  of  Burgaw. 

Lt.  Col.  Roddy  L.  Adams  '87  is  the 

commander  of  the  U.S.  Army  Reserves 
Kinston-based  362nd  Quartermaster 
Battalion  which  includes  units  in  Rocky 
Mount,  Wilmington.  Winterville  and  a 
public  affairs  unit  in  Garner- 
Pamela  L.  Macior  '87  owns  her  own 
design  firm,  Pamela  Macior,  LLC,  and 
does  design  work  in  Wilmington  and 
abroad. 

Melissa  Manley  '87  teaches  metal 
construction  at  Cape  Fear  Community 
College  and  mixed  media  workshops 
for  adults  annually  at  Artfesl  in  Port 
Townsend,  Wash.  Her  work  was 
published  in  Crafting  Personal  Shrines 
and  Somerset  Studio  Magazine  as  well  as 
mctalsmithing  books. 

Mark  A.  McKeithan  '87  and  Sharon 
C-  Ncaly  were  married  April  12,  2008. 

Dale  M.  Kopczynski  *88  is  the 

program  director  for  the  Down  East 
Parinership  for  Children. 

Julia  Stout  Siegel  '89  and  her 

husband  Robert,  announce  the  birth  of 
twins.  Pierce  Bryan  and  Katherine  Alexis, 
I    on  Jan.  2.  2008.  The  Siegel  family  resides 
in  New  York  City. 


Todd  Thibodeaux  '88  is  president 
and  chief  executive  officer  of  the 
Computing  Technology  Industry  Associ- 
ation, the  leading  trade  association  for  the 
world's  information  technolog>-  industry. 


1990s 


Jodi  Davis  '90M  received  an  award 
for  outstanding  leadership  from  the  New 
Hanover  County  Girl  Scouts.  She  has 
spent  the  past  11  years  leading  two  Girl 
Scout  troops  and  serving  as  a  Girl  Scout 
trainer. 

Lorie  Moore  Floyd  '90  was  the  2008 
UNCW  School  of  Nursing  Outstanding 
Alumna  and  was  recognized  at  the 
Nurses"  Day  Celebration  held  on  May  8, 
2008,  She  is  the  vice  president  of  home 
care  services  with  Liberty  Home  Care. 

Harvey  S.  Forbes  Jr.  '90  is  the 

senior  vice  president  at  First  Bank  of 
Sanford- 

Ronda  Hatcher  '90,  a  teacher  at  West 

Brunswick  High  School  in  Shallotle.  was 
selected  from  a  national  pool  to  attend 
one  of  27  summer  study  opportunities 
supported  by  the  National  Endowment 
for  the  Humanities.  She  attended  a 
six-week  seminar  titled  "Authors  in  the 
Prado;  Spanish  art  and  the  literature 
it  inspired"  in  Madrid,  Spain,  in 
collaboration  with  the  staff  of  the  Prado 
Museum. 

Christina  L.  Russell  '90  and  Bruce 
E.  Ddlon  were  married  Feb    16,  2008. 

Margaret  E.  Taylor  '90  was  named 
Rescue  Person  of  the  "lear  by  the  Duplin 
Rotary  Club.  She  is  assistant  rescue  chiel 
in  Faison  and  a  member  of  seven  rescue 

and  educational  associations. 

Brian  Barndt  '91,  who  had  a  heart 
transplant  in  2005,  competed  in  the  Gary 
Kirby  Triathlon  for  Cancer  Research  held 
June  2008  in  Raleigh,  swimming  the 
300-yard  leg  of  the  competition. 

A  special  education  teacher  at  South 
Brunswick  Middle  School.  Laura  L. 
Brooks  '91  received  the  Outstanding 
Young  Educator  and  Leadership  award 
from  the  N.C  Association  for  Super- 
vision and  Curriculum  Development 
Region  2. 

Peter  C.  Leighton  '91  served  as 

2007-08  president  of  Business  Network 
International  Miami  Dade,  an  exclusive 
word-of-mouth  marketing  professional 
referral  organization, 

Michael  H.  Williams  '91  was 

promoted  to  captain  with  the  Gary  Police 
Department  and  will  serve  as  commander 
for  the  Investigations  and  Family  Ser\'ice 
Division, 

Vickie  Mobley  Brown  '92  is  the 

principal  of  Meadow  View  Elementary 
School  in  the  Onslow  County  School 
System. 

James  B.  Faircloth  '92M  serves 
on  the  senior  management  team  at 
Alcrus  Financial  Corporation,  directing 
all  corporate  branding  and  strategic 
marketing  initiatives. 

Andrew  P.  Innis  '92  of  Raleigh  is  a 
grants  manager  supervisor  with  the  N.C. 
Division  of  Emergency  Management.  He 
has  a  master's  degree  in  psychology  from 
Auburn  University. 


Erich  J.  Kolb  '92  and  Patricia  L. 

Fearmg  were  married  May  17,  2008. 

Dawn  Evans  Radford  '92  published 
her  first  novel.  Oyster  Fiuts  in  October 
2007  with  Pottersviile  Press.  She  was 
reappointed  by  the  governor  of  Florida  to 
a  second  term  on  the  Apalachee  Regional 
Planning  Council. 

Rob  Sherry  '92  is  an  investigator  with 
Global  Options.  He,  his  wife  Brandy  and 
son  Brayden  live  in  Scranton,  Pa. 

Thomas  M.  Curtis  Jr.  '93  and 

Maggie  E.  W'oodlief  were  married 
April  2o.  2008. 

Christian  P.  Enojado  '93  and 

Stephanie  D   Gotten  were  married 
June  7,  2008, 

Ed  Moseley  '93  and  his  wife  Ali, 
owners  ol  Rapid  Refill,  were  profiled  in 

a  June  issue  of  Greater  Wihnington 
Business  join  ual 

Wendy  Murphy  '93,  a  member  of  the 

UNCW  Board  of  Trustees,  was  appointed 
to  Duplin  General  Hospital's  Board  of 
Directors. 

Timothy  K.  Otto  '93  and  his  wife 
Catherine  announce  the  birth  of  a  son, 
Andrew  Timothy,  on  Ian.  14.  2008. 

Debra  A.  Pikul  '93  and  Robert  L 
Stephens  were  married  May  8,  2008. 

Melissa  A.  Budzinski  '94  and  Darrett 

S.  Coleman  were  married  Sept.  2,  2006. 
Melissa  is  a  clinical  services  manager 
for  Diamond  Healthcare  Corporation  in 
Richmond.  Va 

Genie  Riggan  Faulkner  '94  is  the 

principal  of  Laurel  Mill  Elementary 
School.  She  has  worked  at  the  school  for 
14  years  as  physical  education  teacher 
and  assistant  principal. 

Randy  Good  '94  is  the  senior  manager 

lor  biolog)'  programs  at  Noblis  in  the 
Center  of  National  Security  and  Intel- 
ligence. 

Patrick  Kay  '94  is  a  manager  for 
Acccnture,  a  global  leader  of  consulting, 
outsourcing  and  strategy  work,  in 

Huntcrsville. 

Howard  S.  Meister  '94  is  a  marine 

fish  biologist  with  the  South  Carolina 
Department  of  Natural  Resources  whose 
work  has  included  life  historj'  studies  on 
southeastern  U.S.  marine  fishes,  tracking 
the  invasive  lionfish,  characterizing  deep 
reefs  and  diving  3,000  feet  underwater  in 
research  subs, 

Kristen  Barry  Poythress  '94  and 

her  husband  Todd  announce  the  birth  of 
a  daughter.  Mackenzie,  on  June  3,  2008. 

Brandi  Goertemiller  Reynolds 
'94,'05M  and  her  husband  John 
announce  the  birth  of  a  son,  Nathan 
Scott,  on  May  8,  2008. 

Dallas  E.  Romanowski  '94  is 

president  oi  Cornerstone  -Advison.- 
Partners  Inc.,  a  management  consulting 
firm  in  Wilmington. 

James  Southerland  '94  and  Kimberly 

Rivenbark  were  married  Feb.  16,  2008. 

Kathy  Alstrin  '95  is  pursuing  a 

graduate  degree  at  the  University  of 
Kansas  Department  of  Special  Education. 


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Vickie  Wilkinson  Barnes  '95  and 

her  liu^h.iriLi  |i»lin  jnnoiini_c  llic  birlh 
oi  a  daughicr,  Hlla  Frances,  nn  March 
21,  2008  A  fifth  grade  maih  teacher  at 
Vance  Charier  School.  Vickie  received 
National  Board  Ccrlification, 

Kelly  Toher  Boylan  "95  earned 
National  Board  Certification  in  literacy. 
She  teaches  in  the  Wake  County  Public 
School  S\''^icni. 

Nancy  E.  Capps  '95  and  Charhc  Ray 
Carroll  were  married  Jan   4,  2008, 

Emily  Bradley  Helms  '95  and  her 

husband  M    Flint  announce  the  birth 
of  a  daughter.  Emma  Reagan,  on  Jan. 

7,  2008 

Anne  E.  Minard  '95  published  her 
first  book,  Philo  and  Beyond,  in  April 
2007  and  is  a  frequent  contributor  to 
National  Geographic  News,  an  online 
ser\'ice  of  the  National  Geographic 
Society  She  resides  in  Cleveland,  Tenn 

Ryan  J.  Overholt  '95  and  his  wife 

Michelle  announce  the  birth  of  a  son, 
Jackson  Steeler,  on  Jan.  18,  2008   Ryan 
handles  outside  sales  for  Stock  Building 
Supply  in  Mashpce,  Mass, 

Zandra  Harris  Pinnix  '95  received 
a  Ph  D  in  biochemistr)'  and  molecular 
biolog\-  in  Mav  2008  from  Wake  Forest 

Lni\crMi\ 

Beverly  Turner  '95,  a  sixth  grade 
teacher  at  Central  Middle  School, 

received  National  Board  Ccrtihcation. 

Erin  Baker  VanDreason  '95  and 

hiT  hiishaiid  Luke  announce  the  birth  of 
a  daughter.  Olivia  MadaljTin.  on  Aug  1. 
2007,  Erin  is  an  innovation  coordinator 

for  Wa.hovKi 

Kevin  L.  '96  and  Barbi  Hoff 
Barber  '97  announce  the  birth  of  a 
daughter,  Lame  Winifred,  on  April  22, 

2007 

Shelly  Richardson  Casey  '96  was 

recognized  by  the  Alamance  Count) 
Board  of  Education  as  a  recipient  of  the 
Kenan  Fellowship.  Kenan  Fellows  are 
public  school  teachers  selected  through 
a  competili\'e  process  to  participate  in  a 
prestigious  twii-ycar  fellowship. 

Mark  S.  Pierce  '96  specializes  in 
residential  sales  at  the  Centur)'  21 
Mountain  Lifest\les'  Ashe\illc  office. 

Rachele  A.  Thompson  '96  of 

Ru  liinonil,  \a  ,  is  a  -^.ile^  ir.uning 
i.le\elopcr  lor  t  arnia\ 

Stephanie  M.  Willis  '96  is  the 

jiniuipal  oi  Cape  i^ear  Elenientan- 

Sibool 

John  W.  '96  nid  Kimberly  Krack 
Zimmerman  '97  annouiKc  the  bmb 
vi  a  daughter,  Lucy  Love,  on  |une  27, 
2008 

Chris  Bauernfeind  '97  is  i 

ilmr  111  llu  \e\\  liigl.uui  Aquar- 
uuiis  giant  ocean  lank.  He  was 
kaiured  in  a  June  30,  2008.  Boston 
iilolh-  sior\'  on  odd  jobs  titled  "He 
plunged  led  first,  right  into  his 
dream  job." 


Scott  Davldoff  '97  and  his  wife  Jamie 
announce  the  birth  of  a  daughter,  Elliott 
Anne,  on  Apr.  22,  2008.  Scoil  is  the  parks 
and  recreation  director  for  Parkland,  Fla. 

Natalie  L.  Page  '97  and  Jason  C   Inman 

uere  married  June  28.  2008. 

Lori  J.    Peterson  '97  has  a  Wcb  page 
dedicated  to  her  ariuork.  www.joyfu- 
iariwork  com 

Kathleen  L.  Phelps  '97  and  Michael 
Bove  '97  were  married  Dec.  15.  2007. 

Tim  Reaves  '97  received  a  Doctor  of 
Ministry  degree  from  Hood  Theological 
Seminar)'  in  Salisbury;  He  has  been 
serving  the  Bladen  Charge  United 
Methodist  churches  for  1 1  years  and  is 
chair  of  the  N.C.  Conference  Commission 
on  Evangelism 

Blake  S.  Rouse  '97  and  Elizabeth  A. 

Sabiston  \K'erc  married  May  24,  2008. 

Hal  Wilson  '97  was  named  the  2007-08 
Noriheasi  Cieorgia  Boys  Basketball  Coach 
of  the  "lear  b\  the  Athens  Banner-Herald 
and  2007-08  North  Oconee  All-Sporis 
Co-Coach  of  the  Year  by  his  peers.  As 
North  Oconee  High  School's  varsity  boy's 
basketball  coach,  he  led  his  team  to  19 
wins  last  season,  after  only  winning  21 
games  during  the  previous  three  seasons 
combined 

Todd  Blumenreich  '98  is  principal 

of  Bcaulorl  County  Early  College  High 
School,  which  opened  Aug.  7,  2008. 

Amy  N.  Butler  '98  and  James  A  Tew 

were  married  April  26,  2008. 

Mark  D.  Byington  '98  and  his  wife 

Chrisl\  announce  the  hirih  of  a  son, 
Chase,  on  Oct.  11.  2007   Mark  is  an 
assistant  basketball  coach  at  the  College 
of  Charleston. 

Sharon  Irving  Byrdsong  '98M  was 

a\^ardcd  a  doctorate  degree  in  eduL.tlion 
from  Regent  University 

Anna  Maria  Cancelli  '98,  '03M  was 

named  f'aeultv  Member  of  the  ^'ear  at 

Coastal  t  ari>hna  Comnuinit\-  College, 

Kimberly  Greene  Engelhardt  '98 

and  licr  husband  Brian  announce  the  birih 
of  a  son,  Liam  Rcid.  on  Aug.  18.  2007. 

Jonathan  Falres  '98  and  his  wife 

Christa  announce  the  birth  of  a  son. 
Brennan  Russell,  on  March  2,  2007. 

Lesley  D.  Harrell  '98  and  Joshua  A 

t  r.ivcn  ucre  married  April  N.  2008, 

Ginger  Plyler  Hightower  '98  and  her 

husband  Jon  announce  the  birth  of  a  son. 
James  Crawford,  on  Jan.  20.  200S 

Clayton  C.  Holmes  '98  is  a  member 

,>l  llu-  (  .ipc  Fear  l.i:r  s,xiet\  and  a 
siipporici  ol  (he  imisu  pi.'gi.im  .il  UN("\\ 

Michael  '98  and  Misty  Snead 
Lawrence  '98  .innounce  the  birth  oi  a 
il.iiiglih  r  Kennedv  Paige,  on  May  28,  2008 

Ellen  S.  Stone  '98  and  C  ollin  I  mehan 
uei.   m.irned  M.ircli  2^.  lOOH 

Summer  Watson  Taylor  '98  and 

lu-i  luish.iiui  s.on  l.uMubcil  ilu-ii  new 
eompaiu  s  Web  site,  wuu  gtllHJdesigii  com. 


Dallas  L.  Alford  IV  '99  founded 
Atlantic  Financial  Consulting  in 
Wilmington 

Wendy  Cabral  '99M  is  director  of 
personnel  services  for  Sampson  County 
Schools 

Teresa  Cunningham-Brown  '99 

is  a  Cornell  Certified  Diversity  Profes- 
sional, a  certification  earned  at  Cornell 
University.  She  is  the  director  of 
recruitment  and  retention  with  Wake 
Count\'  public  schools 

Denny  Deaton  Jr.  '99  launched  a 
new  Web  site  -  www.humzoo.com  -  that 
allows  people  to  create  personal  Web 
sites  for  free. 

Tammy  R.  Dozier  '99  and  her 

husband  Barr)-  announce  the  birlh  of  a 
daughter,  Camille  Justine  Scott,  on 

March  I,  2008 

Sarah  L.  Henson  '99  and  Michael  T. 
Wimbish  uere  married  May  17.  2008. 

Jon  W.  Odgers  '99  and  Michelle  A 
Cawley  were  married  June  7,  2008.  Jon  is 
a  server  engineer  with  IBM. 

Margaret  A.  Jackson  '99  is 

pursuing  a  masters  degree  m  interna- 
tional studies  at  NC  State  University 
where  she  is  a  resident  director  leading 
community  development  for  interna- 
tional graduate  students. 

Rebecca  D.  Kearney  '99  and  Clifton 

[     Owens  were  married  March  20.  2008. 

Joanna  S.  Mayer  '99  is  enrolled  at 
Duke  Pi\inu\  School  and  is  an  intern  at 
Buckborn  Uniied  Metlunlisi  Church. 

Marci  Hempel  Raines  '99  published 

bcr  hrsi  liction  no\et,  Flie  .^iiid'ise  Girl, 

Shaun  D.  Richards  '99  was  awarded 
Best  in  Show  for  his  mixed  media 
painting  "Bootleg  Romanticism."  part  of 
the  North  Carolina  .Artists  Exhibition  in 
Raleigh 

Jennie  L.  Steele  '99.  a  realtor/ 

broker  with  Iniracoaslal  Realiv,  \\as 
named  to  the  executive  coniminee  of  the 
Wilmington-Capc  Fear  Home  Builders 
Association's  2008  sales  aiul  marketing 
council 

Parker  '99  and  Susanna  Rabon 
Stevens  '01  announce  the  birth  of  a 
daughler   Isabella  Noelle.  on  March  13, 

2008 

Jennifer  L.  Walmsley  '99  announces 
the  birth  of  a  daughter,  Taylor  Reed 
Askensiedi.  on  May  31.  2008,  Jennifer 
is  an  eighth  grade  science  teacher  ai  H.J. 
MacPonald  Middle  School  in  New  Bern, 

Susan  K.  Worsley  '99  and  Casev  | 

^.ilem  uere  married  |ul\    12,2tX>8   Susan 

isenipKned  b\  PPP  liu 

Garland  E.  '99  and  Rebecca  Rider 
Yopp  '95  announce  the  birth  of  a  son, 
t,,i[].iiul  Weslcv.  on  March  7.  2008. 


ALUMNOTES 


2000s 


Tracey  E.  Barefoot  '00  and  John  C 
Bailey  were  married  April  5,  2008. 

Matt  Davis  '00  is  the  president  of 
Discount  Quality  Furnilure.  He  was 
featured  in  a  June  30.  2008,  article  in  the 
Winsion-SaUm  journal . 

Nathan  L.  Faulk  '00  is  the  basketball 
coach  at  South  View  High  School  in  Hope 
Mills. 

Marisa  G.  Gause  '00  was  named 
VVaeeamaw  Elcnieniary  Schools  Teacher 

of  the  Year. 

Scott  S.  Huntley  '00  and  Kelly  A. 
GaNun  were  married  April  12,  2008. 

Stephania  Jackson  '00  and  Dan 

Bloodworlh  II  were  married  March  29, 
2008,  Siephania  earned  a  Master  of 
Business  Administration  degree  with 
a  concentration  in  accounting  in  2007 
from  the  University  of  Phoenix.  She  is 
a  hnance  and  stewardship  officer  with 
New  Hanover  Regional  Medical  Center 
Foundation, 

Alejandro  Lalinde  '00  graduated  from 
the  Academy  of  Art  University  and  is  a 
director  of  photography  in  Los  Angeles, 
shooting  commercials  and  music  videos 
for  rap  artists  such  as  LL  Cool  j  and  Nas, 

Kristy  A.  Lohr  '00  and  Gary  J.  Bowers 
were  married  June  0,  2008-  Kristy  is  a 
registered  nurse  with  Arcadia  Family 
Practice  and  Thomasville  Medical  Cenler 

Charles  S.  '00  and  Shannon  Barry 

'07  McHone  announce  the  birth  of  a 
son,  Landen  Clarence,  on  Sept.  18,  2007. 
Charles  is  a  law  student  at  Appalachian 
School  of  Law  and  Shannon  teaches  at 
Russell  Prater  Elementary  School. 

Jennifer  Patterson  Mickey  '00  and 

her  husband  Charles  announce  llie  birth 
of  a  daughter.  Addist>n  Grace,  onjuly 
25,  2008. 

Caroline  G.  Miller  '00  and  William  C. 
Baggett  were  married  Sept,  22,  2007, 

Zachary  A.  Molihan  '00  and  Suzanne 

S.  Wheeler  were  married  Jan,  25,  2008. 

Karl  A.  '00  and  Jennifer  Jones 
Pleasant  '00  announce  the  birth  of  a 
son,  Reeee  Anthony,  on  Nov,  24,  2007. 

Priscilla  Johnson  Prince  '00  was 

named  Supply  Elementar)'  School's 
Teacher  of  the  Year, 

Amy  E.  Ricks  '00  and  Croy  C 
Scliroeder  were  married  May  17,  2008. 
Amy  is  an  associate  buyer  with  Family 
Dollar  Stores  in  Matthews, 

C.  Aaron  Ross  '00  received  his  osteo- 
pathic medical  degree  from  Pikeville 
College  School  of  Osteopathic  Medicine 
in  Pikeville,  Ky.,  in  May  2008.  He  began 
his  family  practice  residency  in  Bristol, 
Tcnn.,  in  June  2008, 

Kimberly  Schuerger  Rule  '00  and 

her  husband  Jeffrey  announce  the  birth  of 
a  sun,  Ethan  Jeffrey,  on  March  5,  2008. 

Brian  K.  Shackelford  '00,  '01 M 

and  his  wife  Rikki  announce  the  birth  of 
a  son,  Noah  Thomas,  on  Aug,  28,  2008. 
Brian  is  a  manager  with  Dixon  Hughes. 


Wendy  E.  Worsley  '00  and  Dennis  A 
Fullerton  Jr  were  married  May  10.  2008. 

Sona  B.  Allen  '01  and  Christian  A. 

Preziosi  '98M  were  married  Oct.  13. 
2007   Sona  is  a  health  service  coordinator 
lor  Life  Line  Screening,  and  Christian  is 
the  wetlands  section  manager  for  Land 
Management  Group  Inc 

Kristen  Beckmeyer  '01  and 
Meredith  Sullivan  '01  opened  the 
bakery  Coastal  Cupcakes  in  Wilmington. 
Their  Web  site  is  www,coaslalcupcakes. 
com. 

William  B.  Hodge  '01  received  a 
Ph,D   in  plu'sics  from  Wake  Forest 
University  in  July  2008.  He  is  an  adjunct 
assistant  professor  for  Wake  Forest 
University- 
Winifred  M.  Hutchens  '01  and 
Horace  \'  Piglord  IH  were  married 
Aug.  9,  2008,  She  is  employed  by  Dr, 
Stephanie  G.  Hackney,  DDS 

Kristel  Wendorf  Lassiter  '01  was 

accepted  into  the  Master  ot  Nursing 
degree  program  at  Vanderbilt  University. 
Her  concentration  area  is  neonatal 
nurse  practitioner.  She  is  a  nurse  in  the 
neonatal  intensive  care  unit  at  Vanderbilt 
Children's  Hospital. 

Matt  Lutz  '01  IS  playing  the  role  of 
David  in  Pari  City,  an  independent 
feature  filmed  in  Wilmington. 

Amanda  Cobb  McGough  '01 

completed  her  I'h.D    in  chniLal 
psychology  in  2007  and  is  as  a  psychol- 
ogist with  Carolinas  Medical  Center  in 
Charkitte, 

Leigh  Ann  Rushing  McPherson'01 

earned  her  National  Board  (.^ertihcalion, 

Eileen  Normanly  '01  spent  the 
summer  preparing  tor  her  second  New 
York  City  Marathon  on  Nov  2,  2008.  She 
ran  for  the  charitable  organization  Team 
for  Kids  that  promotes  health  education 
to  battle  childhood  obesity.  She  is  a 
designer  of  men's  footwear  and  acces- 
sories for  J.  Crew. 

Karen  Olson  '01  received  her  Ph.D,  in 

dcvclopmenlal  biology  from  Washington 
University  in  St.  Louis.  She  is  a  clinical 
chemistry  fellow  at  Hennepin  County 
Medical  Center  in  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

Abby  Rierson  '01  and  Kevin  Milz 
were  married  May  3,  2008.  Abby  is  a 
senior  quality  analyst  for  PPD  Inc  in 
Research  Triangle  Park, 

Gina  M.  Santore  '01,  '04M  and 

Adam  M.  Gunther  were  married  May  24, 
2008.  Gina  is  a  financial  analyst  for  Duke 
University  Health  System, 

Juan  C.  SchultZ  '01  graduated  from 

the  U.S   Coast  Guard  Recruit  Training 
Center  m  Cape  May.  N.J. 

Karie  L.  Siko  '01  graduated  in  May 
2008  from  UNC  Chapel  Hill  with  a  Ph.D, 
in  education  focusing  on  technology, 

teacher  education  and  English  education. 

Erica  E.  Smith  '01  graduated  from 
Wake  Forest  University  in  May  2008 
with  a  Master  of  Arts  degree.  She  was 
a  delegate  to  the  Democratic  National 
Convention  in  Denver,  Colo.,  in  August 
2008  and  is  the  director  of  the  educa- 
tional opportunity  center  at  Surry 
Community  College  in  Dobson. 


Kristy  R.  Stinson  '01  and  Gregory 
Haller  were  married  July  14,  2007,  Kristy 
is  a  paramedic  for  Buncombe  County 
Emergenc\'  Management  Service, 

Kate  Boyce  Tayloe  '01,  '07M  and 

her  husband  Jeffrey  announce  the  birth 
of  a  daughter,  Bennett  Leary.  on  Dec.  11, 
2007.  Kate  teaches  at  Myrtle  Grove 
Middle  School  in  Wilmington. 

Michelle  Ottey  '01  and  Daniel  J. 

Urban  '03  were  married  July  14.  2007. 

Kevin  L.  '01  and  Amy  Greenwood 

Riley  '02  announce  the  birth  of  son. 
Peyton  Kyle,  on  May  15,  2008. 

Amy  L.  Stack  '01  and  Randall  C 

Jenkins  Jr.  were  married  on  June  30, 

2007,  Amy  is  a  kindergarten  teacher  at 
Pearce  Elementary  School  in  Guilford 
County, 

Kristen  Whalen  '01  received  a  PhD, 
in  biological  oieanography  from  the 
Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology 
and  Woods  Hole  Oceanographic  Insti- 
tution in  May  2008.  She  was  awarded  the 
National  Science  Foundations  Interna- 
tional Postdoctoral  Fellowship  and  will 
pursue  research  at  both  the  University 
of  New  South  Wales,  Australia,  and  the 
University  of  California.  Santa  Barbara. 

Matt  Weaver  '01  passed  his  certified 
financial  planner  exam. 

Charles  C.  Blanton  '02  was  accepted 

to  the  N  C  Central  School  ol  Law 

Stephanie  D.  Brooks  '02  and  Jason 
P.  Haw\'er  were  married  March  29.  2008. 
Stephanie  pursuing  a  Master  of  Fine  Arts 
degree  at  the  University  of  North  Texas 
in  Denton. 

Auburn  Carpenter  '02,  '04M  is  the 

educatiim  projects  manager  with  the 
Texas  Slate  Aquarium 

Christie  A.  Coggins  '02  and  James 

W  DeBruhl  were  married  July  19,  2008. 

Allison  Daley  '02  and  Jeremy  jester 
were  married  Sept.  22,  2007.   They  reside 
in  Washington,  D.C, 

Gregory  G.  Eppard  '02  graduated 

from  UNC  School  of  Medicine  in  May 
2008  and  will  specialize  in  obstetrics  and 
gynecology 

James  M.  '02  and  Brooke  Davis 

Fulcher  '01  announce  the  birth  ol 
a  daughter,  Sarah  James,  on  Sept   25, 

2008.  Brooke  is  a  retail  banking  officer  at 
Sound  Bank  in  Cedar  island.  James  was 
voted  the  2008  UNCW  Communication 
Studies  Alumnus  of  the  Year  and  is  a 
lead  electronics  technician  for  Northrop 
Grumman, 

Jonathon  Glazebrook  '02  is  an 

account  executive  at  Giant  Creative/ 
Strategy,  LLC,  a  lull-service  healthcare 
communications  agency. 

Meredith  Hill  '02  and  James  Miner 

were  married  March  8,  2008.  Meredith 
is  a  sales  support  representati\e  for 
Experian  in  Charlotte. 

Audra  Burton  Hodges  '02  and  her 

husband  Robert  S.  announce  the  birlli  of 
a  daughter,  Anna  Grace,  on  Jan.  1,  2008, 


Jeffrey  C.  Ingram  '02  and  Valerie  E. 
Coleman  were  married  June  21,  2008, 
Jeffery  is  a  pharmaceuticals  sales  repre- 
sentative with  Novaquest  Pharmaceu- 
ticals. The  couple  resides  in  Gary 

Jenee  K.  Laplace  '02  received 
a  Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree  from  the  University  of  Wisconsin- 
Madison  in  July  2008. 

Krista  R.  Long  '02  and  Taylor  Jones 
were  married  June  23,  2007.  Krista  is 
a  sixth  grade  teacher  at  Leland  Middle 
School,  where  she  was  voted  Leland 
Middle  School  Teacher  of  the  Year, 

Jeff  Owen  '02  was  promoted  to  super- 
intendent of  Fort  Fisher  State  Recreation 
Area  and  is  responsible  for  staffing, 
training,  law  enforcement,  visitor 
services,  natural  resource  protection  and 
environmental  education. 

Andy  Shelton  '02  and  Tara  Lee  were 
married  July  12,  2008  Andy  is  a  clinical 
research  associate  for  PPD  Inc. 

Kristi  L.  Sluiter  '02  graduated 
from  the  veterinary  school  at  NC  State 
University  in  May  2007,  She  is  a  veteri- 
narian with  Capeside  Animal  Hospital 
in  Leland, 

Mary  Allison  L.  Whitfield  '02 

received  a  master's  degree  in  elementary 
education  from  East  Carolina  University 
as  well  as  a  license  to  teach  academically 
gifted  children- 
Allison  L.  Andrews  '03  and  John 
W,  Albert  were  married  June  21, 
2008.  Allison  is  an  English  teacher  at 
Westchester  County  Day  School, 

Dan  Burke  '03  is  ranked  10th  m  the 
world  for  indoor  kart  racing. 

Tammy  L.  Byerly  '03  and  Andrew  J. 

Flvnt  were  married  Sept.  8,  2007. 

Leah  M.  Creswell  '03  was  named 
Teacher  of  the  Year  at  Malpass  Corner 
Elementary  School. 

Brandy  N.  Grossman  '03  and 

Ryan  D.  Satterfield  were  niarrieLl 
June  21.  2008. 

Holly  G.  Grady  '03  and  Richard  E 
Edwards  were  married  June  14,  2008. 
A  teacher  with  Clinton  City  Schools, 
Holly  is  pursuing  a  master's  degree  in 
curriculum,  instruction  and  supervision 
at  UNCW, 

Jeremy  Griffin  '03  is  the  senior 
cop\'wriier  with  Ignite  Social  Media 

Meaghan  Lowery  Hardgrove  '03 

and  her  husband  William  J,  announce 
the  birth  of  a  son,  William  "Finn,"  on 
Oct,  19.  2007, 

Katie  A.  Hendrix  '03  and  Brian  S 
Hoggard  were  married  April  26.  2008. 
Katie  is  a  project  assistant  with  PPD  Inc. 
The  couple  resides  in  Raleigh, 

Melissa  Gilden  Hurdle  '03  and  her 

husband  Brett  announce  the  birth  of  a 
daughter.  Logan  Brittany,  on  Jan,  18, 
2007,  Melissa  is  a  research  analyst  with 
Duke  University  Medical  Center, 

Michael  S.  Kelly  '03  is  serving  in 
Camp  Adar.  Iraq,  with  the  82nd  Airborne 
Division  of  the  U.S.  Army 


FALL  2008  UNCW  Magazine 


Malcomb  Coley,  left,  and  three  of  the  men  he  has  honored  with  scholarship  endowments  were  recognized  In  November  at  Kenan  House.  Pictured  are  Denis  Carter, 
James  Bray  and  Ralph  Parker. 


CMentors  honored  with  scholarships 


by  Jessica  Costanza  '09 


''Climb  w  iiii  one  hand  so  thai  tlic  olher 
hand  is  free  lo  iiclp  bring  someone  else  up.' 

This  inspiring  lesson  Malcomb  Colcy  '86. 
'89M  learned  Irom  his  mentors  at  L'NCW 
and  is  one  he  lets  guide  his  own  lilc. 

A  partner  in  the  Assurance  and  .-\d\isor\- 


Young  in  Atlanta,  Coley  is  responsible  for 
the  company's  diversity  initiatives  across 
the  Southeast.  He  strives  to  help  the 
accounting  lirm  create  an  'equitable 
opportunii)'  for  all  through  the  use  of  good 
mentors,  jiecr  advisors  and  the  ncccssar)' 
resources  for  success  such  as  up-to-date 
trainiu"  and  lechnologv." 


The  2004  Outstanding  Cameron  School  of 
IHisiness  Alunuii  ,\\\ard  recipient.  Colev 
is  dedicated  lo  helping  IJNCW  students 
get  their  feet  wet  in  the  corporate  world. 
He  reiurns  aniuially  to  attend  Business 
Week,  is  a  member  of  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business  llNccutive  .Advisorv  BoartI  and 


[i\  e  scholarships  in  recognition  of  his  own 
meiuois  and  to  iiix e  deser\  ing  sludents  a 


"  I  he  university  h.is  given  so  nnieli  to  me. 
1  did  not  get  where  I  am  on  my  own.  1  had 
the  stippiMi  ol  outsianding  leachei-s  and  role 
models.  It  is  a  natural  thing  lo  give  back. 


provide  them  with  the  same  experiences  I 
had,"  said  Coley 

As  a  UNCW  student.  Colcx'  worked  hard 
10  get  a  good  foundation,  good  grades, 
participate  in  extra  circular  activities, 
acquire  leadership  roles  and  create  strong 
relationships  w  ith  leachers,  Colcy  tributes 
much  of  his  success  to  the  skills  and 
relationships  he  de\  eloped  as  a  student. 


Once  Cole\'  realized  he  wanted  lo  be 
involved  in  public  accounting,  he  started 
networking  and  developing  relationships. 


"Networking  is  crucial.  It  allows  \ou  to  gel 
to  know  people  from  both  a  personal  and 
pnifessional  standpoint,  The\'  could  become 
a  mentor  or  pro\  ide  guidance.  It  also 
provides  nou  the  oiiponuiiily  to  showcase 
v'ourself. "  Coley  .said. 

Professors  such  as  Fara  I'likai  pla\  eil  an 


evat  CNCW: 


me  the  ihins's 


ear  versus  the 
. "  (  ole\  said. 


"It  was  in\  pleasure  u>  ha\e  Malcomb  as  a 
sludciil.  and  il  coniiniics  lo  be  a  |5leasure 
seeing  him  become  so  successriil  in  his 
career.  .\s  a  sliulent.  Malcomb  w.ts  brijihi. 


diligent,  tiiorough  and  unusuallv  talented, 
.As  a  person,  he  was  highly  motivated, 
dedicated  to  self-de\'ciopnicnt.  enjoyed 
intellectual  challenges  and  strived  to  excel. " 
Elikai  said.  "Throughout  the  decades  since 
he  graduated,  Malcomb  has  provided 
distinguished  service  and  contributions  to 
the  Cameron  School  of  Business  and  the 
Cniversitx  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington, " 

Thanks  to  his  commitment  to  giving  back 
to  the  L'NCW  communit)',  Colcy  has  left 
footprints  in  the  sand  for  UNCW  students  to 
lollow  lor  \  ears  to  come. 

At  the  2008  Stompin'  at  the  Savoy  fundraiser, 
he  .mnounced  a  S250,000,  10->'ear  commit- 
ment to  hiiiil  (i\c  scholarships,  including 
iw  (1  new  scholarships.  Existing  .scho'larships 
honor  the  inspiration  and  accomplishmeiits 
of  his  former  professor  Denis  G.  Carter. 
Ralph  Parker,  former  director  of  minor- 
itv  affairs  at  l"NCW.  and  the  late  Douglas 
lohnson.  who  was  registrar  The  new'  ones 


career  planning  and  placement,  and  the 
C^ameron  School  of  Business. 


all  I  hey  ha\e  gi\en  us.  I  his  is  a  wav  lo  iielp 
w ith  their  indiv idual  legacies,  which  will  now- 
live  in  perpeliiil\  al  this  great  imi\ersii\.  Il 
is  one  of  ihe  wavs  we  sa\   thanks'  lo  iheni. " 
Colcx  said 


ALUMNOTES 


A  medical  technologist  at  New  Hanover 
Regional  Medical  Center,  Tiffany  N. 
Lewis  '03  is  enrolled  in  Duke  Univer- 
sily's  physician  assistant  program. 

Heather  McEntire  '03,  guitarist  and 
vocaHst,  and  Nathan  Buchanan  '03. 

drummer,  are  members  of  [he  band 
Bellafea.  Their  debut  full-length  album 
is  titled  Cavalcade  {Southern  Records). 

Brook  Morris  '03  received  a  Master 
of  Business  Administration  degree 
in  May  2008  from  Augusta  State 
University. 

Kathleen  Morrow  '03  published 
two  research  papers  from  her  master's 
degree  thesis  on  kelp  forests;  one 
was  published  in  the  journal  Marine 
Ecology  Progress  Scrit's  and  the 
other  in  the  journal  Marine  Biolog)'. 
Morrow  received  the  National  Oceanic 
and  Atmospheric  Administration 
Nancy  Foster  Scholarship,  which 
provides  funding  for  four  years  of 
doctorate  research,  and  a  Smithsonian 
pre-doctoral  fellowship  to  study  marine 
biochemistry  with  the  director  of 
the  Smithsonian  in  Ft.  Pierce,  Fla.  In 
addition  to  her  awards,  she  presented 
her  dissertation  research  on  coral-algal- 
microbial  association  at  the  eleventh 
International  Coral  Reef  Symposium  in 
Ft.  Lauderdale,  Fla. 

Brittany  Raster  '03  and  Michael 
Chowbke  were  married  May  10,2008 
Brittany  is  a  program  developer  and 
manager  with  the  Southern  Mississippi 
Planning  and  Development  District  Area 
Agency  on  Aging. 

Jason  C.  Rollins  '03  was  promoted 
to  marketing  manager  at  Children's 
Healthcare  of  Atlanta  and  is  pursuing 
a  Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree  at  Mercer  University  in  Atlanta. 

Christy  A.  Smith  '03  and  Russell 
A.  Slrnmerman  '03  were  married 
June  21.  2008.  Both  are  employed  by 
Pitt  County  Memorial  Hospital. 

Abbey  Wade  '03  worked  on  the 
feature  him  The  27  Club,  which  made  its 
international  debut  at  the  Tribeea  Film 
Festival. 

William  B.  Warren  '03  and  Mildred 

M-  Pelletier  were  married  June  14.  2008. 

Leah  E.  Wetzler  '03M  and 

Chadwick  S,  Ashley  were  married 
June  21,  2008.  Leah  is  a  social  studies 
teacher,  junior  varsity  cheerleading 
coach  and  an  AVID  (Advancement  Via 
Individual  Determination)  elective 
teacher. 

Jessica  A.  Williams  '03  earned 

National  Board  Certification. 

Lyndsay  S.  Benson  '04  is  a  member 
of  the  Wilmington  Ladies  Tea  Walk 
Chapter  of  Daughters  of  the  American 
Revolution. 

Tracey  A.  Boone  '04  is  pursuing  a 
Master  of  Arts  in  Teaching  at  Oregon 
State  University. 

Kimberly  E.  Burkhardt  '04  and 

Kristopher  Slozac  were  married  April  5, 
2008, 

Virginia  A.  Costin  '04  and 
Michael  L.  Wheeler  '05  were 
married  June  28,  2008, 


Raven  M.  Davis  '04  and  Joshua 
Q.  Little  '02  were  married  May  17, 

2008 

Katie  Gaston  '04  was  promoted  to 
banking  officer  for  CapSione  Bank  in 

Raleigh, 

Erin  L.  Johnson  '04  and  Keith  j 
Lynch  were  married  July  19,  2008. 

Joel  Justus  '04  is  the  head  varsity 
basketball  coach  at  Woodberr)'  Forest 
School  in  Madison  Count)'.  Va, 

Carly  Camper  Kanzler  '04 

graduated  in  June  2008  with  a  master's 
degree  in  music  education  from  East 
Carolina  University.  She  teaches  general 
music  and  chorus  at  Eaton  Elementary 
School  in  Wilmington, 

Kristen  D.  Lambert  '04  and 
Wayne  A.  Hollowell  Jr.  '02  were 

niarned  June  21,  2008. 

Jennifer  Mais  '04  is  a  marketing 
coordinator  with  St.  John's  Clinic  in 
Springfield,  Mo.  She  earned  a  Master  of 
Science  degree  in  administrative  studies 
from  Missouri  State  University, 

Adam  C.  Matthews  '04  is  a 

business/information  technology  analyst 
with  the  UNCW  Office  of  Admissions. 

Brian  E.  McCandless  '04  and  Amy 

Jo  Eggleston  were  married  May  17.  2008. 

Melissa  G.  Meadows  '04  and 
Chris  N.  Rader  '01  were  married 
May  12,  2007, 

As  president  of  Mantamamma  Inc. 
and  founder  of  La  Casa  de  Coco  Loco, 
Michelle  W.  Moore  '04M  lives  on 

a  remote  tropical  island  in  Panama. 
20  minutes  from  the  nearest  village  if 
traveling  by  dugout  canoe.  La  Casa  de 
Coco  Loco  is  a  retreat  that  provides  a 
nurturing  environment  to  help  people 
with  life-altering  diseases  find  a  level  of 
acceptance  of  the  significant  changes  in 
their  lives. 

Donna  Raspa  '04M  is  the  principal 

of  Rosman  Elemeniar)'  School  in 
Trans^'lvania  County, 

Tamara  H.  Rosenbloom  '04  and 

Samuel  C.  Schauf  '03  were  married 
Ma\'  24,  2008-  Tamara  is  a  freelance 
writer,  and  Samuel  is  an  actuarial 
consultant  for  Ernst  and  Young. 

Caden  D.  Simpson  '04  and  Kellen 

W  Phillips  were  married  May  17,  2008. 
Caden  is  employed  with  Archer  Daniels 
Midland  Co,  in  Southport. 

Angie  L.  Smith  '04  received  a  juris 
doctorate  degree  in  May  2008  from 
Florida  Coastal  School  of  Law 

Megan  Strickland  '04  is  the  varsity 
volleyball  and  girls"  basketball  coach  at 
West  Bladen  High  School  in  Bladenboro. 

Ashley  Strong  '04  is  a  member  of  the 
mortgages  sales  team  at  Regions  Bank  in 

Wilmington, 

Allie  Weeks  Thomas  '04  and  her 

husband  Billy  announce  the  birth  of  a 
daughter,  London  Olivia,  on  June  2, 
2008,  Allie  is  pursuing  a  master's  degree 
in  illustration  design  at  Savannah 
College  of  Art  and  Design. 


Erika  S.  Veth  '04  earned  a  Master 
of  Arts  degree  in  English  literature  in 
May  2008  from  the  University  of  Alaska 
Anchorage, 

The  Lifetime  channel  movie  Fab  Five. 
The  Texas  Cheerleading  Scandal  was 
inspired  by  the  coaching  experiences 
of  Michaela  Ward  '04  at  McKinney 
North  High  School,  Michaela  is  now  an 
assistant  human  resources  director  for 
one  of  her  former  cheerleader's  families 
and  is  working  on  a  master's  degree  in 
human  resource  management  at  the 
University  of  Northern  Texas.  She  was 
featured  in  a  story  in  the  July  31,  2008, 
issue  of  the  Jiicfcsonvi/ie  Daily  News. 

Bambi  C.  Weavil  '04  is  the 

CEO/publisher  of  Out  Impact  Inc. 
organizing  events  and  fundraisers  for 
nonprofits  nationwide.  Out  Impact  Inc. 
co-sponsored  UNCW's  production  of 
Vagina  Monologues  in  February  2008. 
Her  online  gay  publication.  Out  Impact, 
can  be  found  at  OutImpact.com. 

Ben  C.  Williams  '04  completed  a 
teaching  licensure  add-on  program  for 
safety  and  driver  education  in  May  2008 
at  East  Carolina  University.  In  July  he 
started  the  second  year  of  a  two-year 
position  as  grade  level  chair  for  first 
grade  at  Harris  Creek  Year-Round 
Elementary  School. 

Andrew  L.  Almeter  '05  is  pursuing  a 
master's  degree  in  cn\'ironmental  studies 
at  UNCW 

Jason  Alston  '05  earned  a  Master 
of  Library  Science  degree  in  May  2008 
from  NC  Central  University.  He  was  the 
first  post-M-L.S.  diversity  resident  in  the 
University  of  North  Carolina  Greensboro 
University  Libraries. 

Elizabeth  H.  Bordeaux  '05 

earned  a  master's  degree  in  history 
from  UNC-Chapel  Hill  and  is  pursuing 
a  master's  degree  in  librar)'  science  at 
NC  Central  University 

Deborah  A.  Brown  '05  and  Travis  A 
Lemanski  were  married  July  12,  2008. 
Deborah  is  a  history  teacher  and  coach  at 
North  Brunswick  High  School  in  Leland. 

Beth  R.  Carter  '05  is  a  school 
specialist  with  Public  Consulting  Group 
Inc.  in  Nashville,  Tenn.,  specializing  in 
the  development,  training  and  imple- 
mentation of  the  EasylEP  software,  used 
by  Tennessee  Special  Educators. 

Scott  A.  Chadwick  '05  and  Jaime  C 
Crisp  were  married  July  12,  2008. 

Katherine  E.  Cottle  '05  and  Charles 
D.  Kemblc  were  married  May  10,  2008. 

Ashley  Brooke  Cox  '05  and  Charles 
Justin  Whitley  were  married  May  17, 
2008. 

Founder  of  ihf  Guerilla  Theatre 
Company,  Richard  Davis  '05 
opened  his  own  performance  venue  in 
Wilmington,  the  50-seat  Brown  Coat  Pub 
&  Thealre. 

Jennifer-Anne  Godwin  '05  and 
Jonathan  E.  Thorndyke  '04  were 
married  April  5,  2008.  Jennifer-Anne  is 
a  teacher  instructional  support  specialist 
with  AIG  (Academically/Intelligently 
Gifted)  program  for  Johnston  County 
Schools.  Jonathan  is  a  finance  manager 
for  Lee  Nissan  Dealership  in  Wilson. 


Amanda  E.  Guld  '05  received  a  Ph  D. 

in  special  education  and  applied  behavior 
analysis  and  is  an  educational  consultant 
with  the  Ma)'  Institute. 

Bundage  J.  Guy  '05  and  Lindsay 

Mangum  were  married  May  17.  2008 

Susan  A.  Heacock  '05  and  John 
D.  Hitt  '03  were  married  June  28,  2008. 
Susan  is  an  English  teacher  at  Emsley 
A.  Laney  High  School,  and  John  is 
employed  at  Encore  Magazine. 

Christopher  M.  Hicks  '05  received 
a  Juris  Doctorate  degree  from  Campbell 
Uni\'crsitys  School  of  Law, 

Christopher  Keck  '05  made  his 

television  debut  in  February'  2008  as  a 
featured  extra  on  the  CW  networks  One 
Tree  Hill,  playing  guitar  behind  MySpace 
recording  artist  Kate  Voegle. 

Anna  Kooiman  '05  is  co-anchor  of 
the  Fox  news  learn  in  Charlotte. 

Kristin  A.  Lesley  '05  and  Jason  B 

Parker  were  married  March  23.  2008, 

Monica  L.  Lorenzo  '05  and  Michael 

R,  Kress  were  married  |une  14.  2008. 

The  couple  resides  in  jersey  City.  N.J, 

Jennifer  M.  Mitchell  '05  and 
Jody  D.  Haughland  '99,  '05M 

were  married  June  14,  2008.  Jennifer 
is  employed  by  First  Citizens  Bank  in 
Wilmington,  and  Jody  is  employed  by 
Charter  Business 

Stephanie  L.  Moore  '05  and 
Christopher  M.  Allred  '03  were 
married  June  7,  2008 

Rob  Nelson  '05  is  the  owner  of  Whole 
Armour  Designs  in  Wilmington  and 
is  active  in  the  community  regarding 
water  and  utility  planning,  particularly 
low-impact  development. 

Russell  B.  NorriS  '05  and  Stacey  L 
Lemmons  were  married  May  31.  2008- 

Kaleena  A.  Parker  '05  and  Robert  N. 

Hood  were  married  April  12,  2008. 

Heather  L.  Rath  '05  and  Andrew 

Brown  were  married  April  5,  2008, 

James  T.  Robilotta  '05  received  a 
master's  degree  in  counselor  education 
with  an  emphasis  in  student  affairs 
from  Clemson  University,  He  works  at 
Fordham  University  in  New  York  City 
and  performs  stand-up  and  improvisa- 
tional  comedy  around  the  city. 

Martha  M.  Roth  '05  and  Raymond 
T.  Gephart  III  '06  were  married 
May  10,  2008, 

Lisa  R.  Seaman  '05  and  Thomas  A. 

Lister  Jr.  were  married  May  10.  2008. 

Nikki  Siebert  '05  is  pursuing  a  Master 
of  Environmental  Studies  degree  at  the 
College  of  Charleston  while  working  as 
the  recycling  coordinator  for  the  college 
and  the  green  building  coordinator  for 
Sea  Island  Habitat  for  Humanity 

Joshua  S.  Sikes  '05  is  president  of 

and  information  technology  specialist 
for  the  Class  of  2009  at  the  University 
of  Alabama  at  Birmingham  School  of 
Optometry.  He  is  also  president  and 
member  of  the  Gold  Key  Honor  Society. 


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more  than  20  local  anists  and  musicians 
looeihcr  for  ihc  Port  Cily  Music  and  Arts 
Festival  in  August  2008.  The  lundraiser 
offered  the  tonmumuy  a  day  ol  spellbind- 
ing music  and  fun  wilh  local  fas  oriic.  like 
ihe  HUSHpuppics.  L-Shape  Lol.  Ten  Iocs 
Up  Medusa  Stone  and  The  Casserole. 
At  the  end  of  the  day  the  charity  event 
raised  $1,200  for  the  Full  Belly  Project, 
a  non-profit  organization  whose  mission 
i<;  to  relieve  hunger  and  create  economic 
opportunities  for  developing  countries. 

The  event  also  helped  raise  awareness 
about  Harrelsons  own  non-profit  orga- 
nisation. Reality  Green  Planet,  which 
focuses  on  ennronmental  preservation 
and  developing  a  curriculum  lor  public 
schools  that  is  compatible  with  the 
21st  century. 

■The  festixal  was  something  I  had  always 
wanted  to  do.  It  fell  good  to  see  people 
come  together  to  help  their  communiiy. 
Harrelson  said. 

The  Road  has  been  consistently  invohed 
with  various  charity  and  benefit  concerts. 
Thev  have  helped  raise  funds  and 
awareness  for  muscular  d>  strophy 
cancer  research,  indixiduals/lamilies 
who  have  dealt  with  life-changing  events. 
and  other  causes.  Now,  they  want  to 
give  back  to  their  alma  mater  by  pla> mg 
events  on  campus. 


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cncc,    Hanclsoii  said. 

Donch  stated.  •During  my  attendance  at 
L^C\V  I  discovered  my  true  passions  in 
hfe,  created  everlasting  friendships  and 
played  some  rock  along  the  way'^ 

The  band  is  creating  new  music  for  a 
second  full-length  album,  uhich  will 
feature  a  more  rock  feel  while  still  holdino 
on  to  the  bands  bluesy  roots. 

■'Since  our  first  album,  ue  have  written 
many  more  original  songs,  with  the 
hope  (o  one  da>  soon  get  into  a  record- 
ing studio  and  lay  them  down.  I  feel  that 
when  the  time  is  right  and  the  people  are 
ready  recording  our  second  album  will  be 
an  electric  breeze,"  Dorich  said. 

puuaristjus.in  Johnson  graduated  wi.h  a 
Iwehelors  degree  in  piofcssional  writino 
and  minors  in  creative  writing  and  musk- 
He  IS  contmuino  his  dream  as  a  fulltime 
"HLsician.  Bassist  Andy  Dorich  gradu- 

a-edw_uh  a  bachelors  degree  in  environ- 
mental studies  and  a  minor  in  geogfaphx- 
He  ,s  one  of  1 5  students  chosen  to  be  in" 
LNLVVs  newest  masters  program,  envi- 
ronmental studies.  Vocalist  and  drummer 
Keiih  I  larreison  expects  lo  graduate  in 
M.^y  frort,  UNCW  with  a  bachelors  degree 
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ALUMNOTES 


Jennifer  Stauffer  '05  and  Jonny 
Spencer  were  married  May  3,  2008. 
Jennifer  is  the  spa  manager  at 
Wilmington  Plastic  Surgerj'. 

Erin  M.  Toothman  '05  and  Randy 
C.  Combs  were  married  May  17,  2008. 

Lindsey  Floyd  VanHouten  '05 

and  her  husband  Randy  announce 
the  birth  of  a  son,  Logan  Joseph,  on 
March  6,  2008-  Lindsey  is  a  mental 
health  associate  professional  with 
BEARS  Inc.  in  Roanoke  Rapids.  They 
reside  in  Nash\-ille,  N.C. 

Emily  R.  Worley  '05  and  Edgar  S. 
Forrest  were  married  June  14,  2008. 

Christopher  M.  Carraway  '06  and 

Jamie  K.  Register  and  were  married 
May  17,  2008, 

Reginald  Clark  '06M  is  the  assistant 
principal  at  East  McDowell  Junior  High 
in  Marion. 

Evan  Cooper  '06  was  recognized 

by  the  U.S.  Na\7  Small  Business 
Innovation  Research  Program  for  being 
manager  of  the  Higher  Power  Engineer- 
ing's Naval  Air  Systems  Commands 
(NAVAIR)  Small  Business  Innovation 
Research  transition  program  and 
completion  of  the  Navy  Transition 
Assistance  Program  for  NAVAIR 
award  ees. 

Julia  F.  Culpepper  '06  and  Lynn  T 

Garner  III  were  married  June  21.  2008. 

Sarah  G.  Dedmon  '06  and  Benjamin 
G.  Caple  were  married  June  7,  2008. 
The  couple  resides  in  Killeen,  Texas. 

Joseph  A.  Donovant  '06  and  Kevin 

Kingston  were  united  on  Oct.  1,  2007, 
Joey  is  a  financial  services  represen- 
tative with  Deluxe  Financial  Services  in 
Greensboro. 

Koula  A.  Drakulakos  '06  and 

Robby  G.  Pale  were  married  May  31, 
2008. 

Jason  W.  Dunlap  '06  completed 
U.S.  Navy  basic  training  ai  Recruit 
Training  Command,  Great  Lakes.  III. 

Jessica  A,  Frank  '06  and  Clinton 
Wyatt  Hutton  were  married  Dec.  15, 
2007. 

Abby  D.  Glover  '06  and  Ronald  R. 
Hill  III  were  married  Nov.  17,  2007. 

Nancy  E.  Jones  '06  and  James 
D.  Harder  '06  were  married  July  12, 
2008.  Nancy  is  pursuing  a  master's 
degree  in  music  at  the  University  of 
North  Carolina  Greensboro,  is  the 
organist  at  the  Lutheran  Church  of 
Reconciliation  and  teaches  piano  and 
voice  at  her  studio.  Azalea  Music.  James 
is  pursuing  a  Master  of  Public  Adminis- 
tration degree  at  UNCW, 

Nora  M.  Norton  '06  and  Joel  T,  Van 
Pelt  were  married  My  24,  2008, 

Stephanie  E.  Johnson  '06  and 
Justin  D.  King  '06  were  married 

May  31,  2008. 

Ashley  M.  Lacey  '06  and  Lucas 
C.  Rush  were  married  Oct.  21.  2007. 
Ashley  is  a  social  studies  teacher  with 
Cabarrus  County  Schools. 


Sean  P.  Leahy  '06  and  Kate  A. 
Mercer  and  were  married  June  16,  2008. 

Sarah  P.  Little  '06  and  Mark  T. 

Ruddock  were  married  April  19.  2008. 

Kasey  L.  Maxcy  '06  and  Matthew 
A.  Hughes  '06  were  married  May  17, 
2008.  Kasey  is  the  assistant  manager  of 
radio  administration  for  ISP  Sports,  and 
Matthew  is  an  external  auditor  for  Grant 
Thorton. 

Todd  M.  Miller  '06  and  Sarah  B 
Crenshaw  were  married  June  7,  2008. 

Donnaire  P.  Mills  '06  and  Kenneth 
A.  Hales,  Jr.  were  married  May  31.  2008. 
Donnaire  is  a  resource  conservation 
specialist  with  Pitt  County  Soil  and 
Water. 

Shannon  Media  '06M,  a  research 
associate  at  the  Delaware  Biotechnology 
Institute's  bio-imaging  center,  received 
the  Microscopy  Society  of  America's 
Professional  Technical  Staff  Award 
for  her  study  of  viruses  in  marine 
ecosystems  using  a  scanning  electron 
microscope.  The  award  is  granted  by  the 
organization  to  only  four  of  its  3,000 
members  every  year  and  includes  a 
travel  stipend  that  allows  Shannon  to 
attend  the  society's  annual  conference 
in  Albuquerque  where  she  will  present 
her  abstract. 

Sarah  A.  Parker  '06  and  Joshua  E. 

Cox  were  married  June  13,  2008. 

Joe  Paull  '06  is  the  online  producer 
for  Ledger-Enquirer.com,  taking  video, 
managing  online  content  and  aggre- 
gating user-submitted  information. 

Kristi  Covil  Poole  '06  and 
Benjamin  J.  Poole  '03  are  both 

employed  by  Nationwide  Insurance.  She 
is  a  commercial  claims  adjuster,  and  he 

is  a  non-injur)'  liability  adjuster. 

Amber  Prince  '06  and  Jesse  A. 
Coleman  '05  were  married  May  3, 
2008.  Amber  is  a  registered  nurse  for 
Loris  Healthcare  System,  and  Jesse  is  the 
manager  of  Yogi  Bear's  Jellystone  Park  at 
Daddy  Joe's  in  Tabor  City. 

Allison  M.  Reese  '06  and  Samuel  D 

Barham  were  married  March  29,  2008. 

Ryan  N.  Suttles  '06  was  awarded 
the  2008  Newspaper  in  Education 
Teacher  of  the  Year  Award,  an  award 
the  Burlington  Times-News  gives  to 
educators  for  creative  use  of  the 
newspaper  in  their  classroom. 

Michelle  Saraceni  '06  and  Ian 
Sheffer  '07  were  married  June  21, 
2008.  lan's  biology  honors  thesis  titled 
"Statistical  analysis  of  morphological 
variability  in  a  Saprolegnia  isolate: 
taxonomic  implications"  was  published 
in  the  June  issue  o{  Mycotaxon.  He 
is  enrolled  in  the  Temple  University 
School  of  Medicine. 

Kendall  Spivey  '06  and  Gram 

Cameron  were  married  June  28,  2008. 
Kendall  is  a  teacher  at  Brisbane  Prepa- 
ratory School. 

Matthew  B.  Vaughan  '06  and  Carrie 
Jones  were  married  Aug.  16,  2008. 


Kale  Watkins  '06  took  part  in  the 
26th  annual  Tri-Span  lOK  and  5K  in  July 
2008.  Watkins'  completion  of  the  race 
represents  the  years  of  progress  after  a 
skiing  accident  in  2000  at  Lake  Tahoe 
left  him  paralyzed.  He  is  employed  by 
PPD  Inc. 

Kimberly  D.  Yates  '06  and  Sanders 
D,  Burgess  were  married  April  26,  2008. 

Meredith  D.  Blake  '07  and  Byron  F. 
Tedder  were  married  April  26,  2008. 

Lauren  G.  Crouch  '07  and 
Matthew  F.  Swinnie  '07  were 

married  June  21,  2008.  Lauren  is  a 
middle  school  teacher  in  the  Richmond 
County  School  System,  and  Matthew 
is  with  PriceWaterhouseCoopers  in 
Greensboro. 

Claire  R.  Davis  '07  and  David  R 

Franklin  were  married  May  24,  2008. 

Amy  N.  Denson  '07  and  Aaron  S. 
Decker  were  married  May  3,  2008. 

Pitcher  Ryan  S.  Doolittle  '07  was  the 

Oakland  As  26th-round  selection  in  the 
2008  draft. 

Katie  L.  Fountain  '07  is  a  librarian  at 
the  Fair  Bluff  Community  Library. 

Randi  N.  Futrell  '07  and  Justin  R 
Wood  were  married  April  5,  2008. 

Eric  A.  Gaither  '07  is  a  state  park 

ranger  at  Falls  Lake  State  Recreation 
Area. 

Carey  R.  Ginn  '07  and  Alan  M. 
Hinnant  were  married  March  8,  2008. 

Tiffany  J.  Glassgow  '07M  and  Kevin 

P  Wuzzardo  were  married  April  5,  2008, 
Tiffany  is  an  AIG  specialist  for  Pender 
County  Schools. 

Jennifer  Honeycutt  '07  is  the  varsity 
volleyball  coach  at  Clinton  High  School. 

She  teaches  second-  and  third-grade 
physical  education  at  Butler  Avenue 
Elementary. 

Stephie  Mullis  '07  is  an  assistant 
wellness  director  at  Magnolia  Glen  Senior 
Living  in  Raleigh.  She  was  nominated 
as  the  Star  of  the  Third  Quarter  by  her 
co-workers.  Kisco  Senior  Living,  the 
company  that  owns  Magnolia  Glen,  is 
sponsoring  Stephie  to  travel  to  Tijuana 
in  October  to  work  with  the  organization 
Homes  for  Hope. 

Emily  A.  Marshall  '07  spent  the 
summer  m  pre-service  training  as  a 
special  education  Peace  Corps  volunteer. 
She  will  be  working  in  a  day  care  or 
residential  center,  tending  to  the  needs 
and  education  of  mentally  and  physically 
disadvantaged  children  in  Jordan. 

Andrew  M.  Pate  '07  is  a  financial 
representative  with  the  Mid  Atlantic 
Agency. 

Brittany  J.  Schneider  '07  was 

named  Volunteer  of  the  Week  for  the 
North  Carolina  Aquarium  at  Fort  Fisher 
by  Island  Gazette.  '. 

Lindsay  N.  Potter  '07  and  Zane 
R.  Whitner  '07  were  married  July  12, 
2008.  Lindsay  is  a  ninth  grade  teacher, 
and  Zane  is  an  account  representative  for    ; 
Arvato  Digital.  \ 


Amy  E.  White  '07  and  Benjamin  Lee 

Reeves  were  married  June  9. 

Kristy  Van  Etten  White  '07M  is 

an  associate  scientist  1  with  Cirrus 
Pharmaceuticals. 

As  the  in-house  curator  of  Hampstead 
Art  Gallery,  Sarah  Garriss  '08  is 
always  looking  for  new  artists.  Infor- 
mation is  available  at  www.HampsteadArt- 

Gallery.com. 

Andrew  N.  Gray  '08M  and  Elizabeth 
S.  Poisson  were  married  May  17,  2008. 
Andrew  is  a  private  business  consultant  in 
Wilmington. 

Donnay  F.  Hall  '08  and  Brendan  R. 
Elkins  '08  were  married  June  28,  2008. 

Kyle  Holt  '08  competed  in  May  2008 
in  the  second  annual  Bogue  Banks  Skim 
Bash  at  the  Sheraton  Oceanfront,  Atlantic 
Beach. 

Kit  Johnson  '08  is  enrolled  at  Howard 
University  College  of  Medicine  in 
Washington,  D.C. 

Thomas  C.  KnOWles  '08  and  Jennifer 
M.  Ca\enaugh  were  married  June  21,  2008. 

Vlad  Kuljanin  '08  signed  a  one-year 
contract  to  play  for  Egaleo  AO  in  the 
Greek  Al  league,  the  country's  top  pro 
circuit. 

Caroline  M.  Neely  '08  and  Joshua  M. 
Beatty  were  married  July  19,  2008. 

David  M.  Pipkin  '08M  and  his  wife 

Adonna  announce  the  birth  of  a  daughter, 
Samantha,  on  March  31,  2008.  David  is 
a  senior  sales  representative  with  Takeda 
Pharmaceuticals, 

Lisa  Phillips  '04  and  Carter 
Derrick  '04  were  married  May  16,  2008. 
Lisa  is  a  registered  nurse  in  the  birthing 
suites  at  Moses  Cone  Health  System.  The 
couple  resides  in  Greensboro. 

Jamie  L.  Smith  '08  and  Corey  D 
Harrison  were  married  June  26,  2008, 

Natalie  M.  Swanson  '08  and  Jeremy 
L.  Turner  were  married  June  14,  2008. 

Jessica  K.  Wayne  '08  is  a  production 
and  office  assistant  at  the  Pender  Post 


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Spring  2009 
Volume  19,  Number  2 


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2-11  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

20-21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-25  ALUMNI  NEWS 

26-29  ALUMNOTES 


On  the  cover: 

Head  Coach  Dave  Allen  led  the 
men's  swirrming  and  diving  team 
to  its  eighth  straight  Colonial 
Athletic  Association  championship 
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I  want  to  begin  by  recognizing  the  extraordinary  alumni,  friends,  students,  faculty  and  staff  featured  within 
this  issue  of  l/NCW  Magazine.  Our  men's  swimming  and  diving  team  is  celebrating  eight  straight  conference 
championships  (see  page  10).  Our  men's  tennis  and  track  and  field  teams  also  claimed  CAA  Championship 
titles.  Several  UNCW  professors  earned  regional  and  national  accolades,  including  Kate  Bruce,  who  was 
named  N.C.  Professor  of  the  Year  (p.  6).  Our  Homecoming  festivities  in  January  included  an  opportunity  to 
present  achievement  awards  to  alumni  Sherick  Hughes  '97  and  Rebecca  Scherrer  '00  and  longtime  UNCW 
friend  Jerry  Wilkins  (p.  22). 

The  university  also  received  accolades  for  its  commitment  to  community  outreach  from  the  Greater 
Wilmington  Chamber  of  Commerce  and  the  Carnegie  Foundation,  which  named  UNCW  as  an  "engaged 
university,"  one  of  a  select  group  of  campuses  nationwide  recognized  for  this  honor.  According  to  the 
foundation,  selected  universities  demonstrate  dedication  to  working  with  the  communities  and  regions 
they  serve,  using  their  outreach  programs  to  deepen  students'  civic  and  academic  learning. 

Programs  offered  through  our  Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute  are  among  our  most  notable  community 
initiatives.  I  invite  you  to  learn  more  about  OLLl  and,  if  you  are  50  or  older,  I  encourage  you  to  become  an 
active  member  (p.  18).  Your  participation  is  important  to  UNCW. 

MooM  our  budget 

Since  our  founding,  UNCW  has  faced  challenges  with  a  soaring  spirit.  Seahawks  always  rise  to  the  occasion, 
seeking  out  creative  and  effective  ways  to  achieve  greatness  with  average  resources.  The  current  economic 
crisis  is  testing  our  mettle  once  again.  This  year,  we  had  to  relinquish  7  percent  of  our  state  appropriation, 
or  $6.7  million.  Thanks  to  careful  planning  on  our  part,  we  have  been  able  to  absorb  this  reduction  without 
affecting  students'  educational  experiences  and  without  eliminating  faculty  and  staff  positions.  We  have 
saved  the  funds  by  improving  our  energy  consumption,  delaying  computer  replacements,  reducing  overtime 
:-'^^'      and  enacting  other  cost-cutting  measures. 

Unfortunately,  UNCW  could  face  the  same,  or  higher,  reductions  for  both  of  the  next  two  years.  Our  state 
leaders  are  dealing  with  unprecedented  fiscal  challenges,  and  we  won't  know  the  status  of  our  appropriation 
until  later  this  year  when  the  legislators  finalize  the  budget.  All  of  the  UNC  system  schools  are  working 
together  to  encourage  the  General  Assembly  to  make  the  reductions  as  small  as  possible  and  to  limit  their 
duration.  We  may  receive  assistance  from  the  federal  government's  stimulus  package,  which  provides 
significant  funding  for  education,  especially  for  financial  aid,  but  many  distribution  details  remain  undecided. 

I  promise  you  that  our  students,  faculty  and  staff  are  doing  everything  we  can  to  continue  soaring  to 
greatness  regardless  of  the  budget  situation.  For  years,  UNCW  was  the  least-funded  state  university  and  is 
still  one  of  the  lowest  in  the  system.  Yet,  we  created  an  amazing  learning  experience  here  in  Wilmington. 
We  are  creative  thinkers,  and  we  have  really  pulled  together,  so  I  know  we  will  brave  this  storm  just  like  we 
have  braved  all  of  the  other  storms  that  have  battered  our  coast  -  with  the  support  and  commitment  of 
dedicated  alumni  and  friends  like  you. 

The  contributions  you  make  to  UNCW  are  always  meaningful;  in  the  current  economic  times,  they  are 
essential  to  enhancing  the  future  for  our  students.  Continue  to  embrace  your  Seahawk  spirit;  it  definitely 
will  help  you  overcome  challenges  you  may  face  from  today's  economic  hardships.  For  inspiration,  look  to 
the  Jones  family,  a  group  of  amazing  alumni  (p.  28)  who  achieved  academic  success  despite  limited  resources, 
and  the  Seahawks  ice  hockey  team,  who  suit  up  purely  for  the  love  of  the  game  (p.  12). 

Finally,  we  have  new  ways  for  you  to  stay  in  touch  with  UNCW.  Visit  with  us  virtually  through  Facebook, 
Twitter  and  YouTube,  and  please  keep  your  calls,  letters  and  e-mails  coming.  Your  continued  interest  in 
UNCW  is  tremendously  important  to  us. 

All  the  best. 


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everywhere, 


people  on  their 
iPhones,  Blackberries 
and  laptops  actively 
involved  on  Facebook, 
MySpace,  YouTube 
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Social  networking  sites  account  tor 

50  percent  of  the  top  most  trafficked  Web  sites  on  the 
Internet.  The  highly  popular  Facebook,  created  only  five 
years  ago,  now  has  more  than  175  million  active  users: 
more  than  three  billion  minutes  are  spent  on  the  site  each 
day.  Realizing  that,  UNCW's  marketing  and  communications 
office  felt  it  was  imperative  for  the  university  to  create  its  own 
online  community. 

In  August  2008.  UNCW  launched  a  Facebook  fan  page 
and  a  YouTube  page.  Both  serve  as  an  additional  outlet 
of  information  and  networking  opportunity  for  current  and 
prospective  students,  parents  and  alumni,  along  with 
anybody  else  interested  in  the  university. 

"People  check  Facebook  everyday.  It  is  what  they  are  used  to 
and  what  they  enjoy.  Actually,  it  makes  it  easy  for  us,  because 
we  now  know  what  they  want  and  where  to  reach  them," 
said  media  relations  specialist  Caroline  Cropp  '99,  '06M,  who 
manages  UNCW's  Facebook,  YouTube  and  Twitter  sites. 

Facebook  provides  a  direct  and  personal  way  for  people 
invested  in  the  university  to  socialize,  network  and  exchange 
information,  creating  a  close-knit  online  community.  Since  its 
launch,  the  UNCW  Facebook  page  has  attained  more  than 
3,000  fans  worldwide.  Cropp  noted  a  former  student,  now 
stationed  in  Iraq,  contacted  her  and  was  very  excited  and 
thankful  for  the  new  Facebook  page. 

UNCW's  Facebook  presence  provides  an  effective  way  to 
engage  students  and  others  interested  in  the  university. 
As  opposed  to  mass  e-mail  messages  or  navigating  a  Web 
site,  Facebook  personalizes  information,  allows  for 
more  interaction  and  adds  visual  stimuli. 

"We  are  putting  information  where  they  are  seeking 
information.  Also,  students  are  becoming  more  visual, 
and  this  is  a  great  way  to  accommodate  that  preference," 
Cropp  said. 


The  UNCW  Alumni  Association  Facebook  page  was 
designed  to  specifically  reach  alumni. 

"Addressees,  phone  numbers  and  e-mail  addresses  are 
often  out  of  date  and  inaccurate.  However,  with  a  Facebook 
page,  alumni  come  to  you,"  stated  Crystal  Chapman,  who 
handles  communications  efforts  with  alumni. 

Through  Facebook,  alumni  relations  is  reaching  out  to  and 
engaging  graduates,  especially  young  alumni,  ages  25-34, 
who  account  for  the  fastest  growing  demographic  of  Facebook 
users.  Each  month  the  number  of  fans  and  visitors  at  the 
UNCW  alumni  page  increases.  With  the  help  of  Facebook, 
Homecoming  2009  events  attracted  more  than  1 ,000  alumni. 

YouTube  also  creates  an  online  connection  between  UNCW 
and  students,  alumni,  parents,  faculty,  staff  and  others  with 
videos  about  campus  life  and  academics.  Most  include  a  small 
paragraph  describing  the  context  of  the  video  as  well  as  room 
for  discussion. 

YouTube  not  only  works  to  engage  those  vested  in  the 
institution,  but  it  also  serves  as  a  new  marketing  tool.  So 
far,  the  top  viewed  video  on  UNCW's  channel  is  Welcome  to 
UNCW  with  more  than  1 ,600  views.  After  viewing  the  Welcome 
to  UNCW  video,  one  person  left  a  comment  that  displayed 
strong  interest  in  the  university  by  stating,  "I  wanna  go!" 

Most  recently,  UNCW  began  to  "tweet." 

Twitter  is  a  fast-growing  social  networking  site  that  allows 
users  to  write  a  message  in  140  characters  or  less.  It  serves 
as  an  excellent  source  for  universities  to  disseminate  short  bits 
of  information  instantly,  to  a  large  audience.  One  of  the  many 
features  of  Twitter  includes  a  text  message  function,  which 
allows  users  to  create  a  setting  that  will  send  certain  tweets 
directly  to  a  cell  phone. 

Recent  news  events  have  shown  that  through  Twitter  photos 
and  information  can  be  distributed  to  a  mass  audience  faster 
than  any  other  source  including  the  news  media.  UNCW  will 
enhance  campus-wide  communication  by  using  Twitter  to  post 
information  about  current  events,  severe  weather  updates, 
crisis  communication  and  athletic  events. 


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www.facebook.com/pages/Wilmington-NC/UNCW/8357990919 

www.twitter.com/UNCWilmington 


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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


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'regional 
champiori 

The  Greater  Wilmington  Chamber 
of  Commerce  recognized  UNCW, 
along  with  Cape  Fear  Community 
College,  with  its  Regional  Champion 
Award.  The  presentation  was 
made  in  December  at  the  second 
annual  Business  Achievement 
Awards  breakfast. 

The  award  is  given  to  a  company, 
organization  or  individual  that  has 
promoted,  given  to.  or  otherwise 
positively  influenced  the  community 
as  a  whole. 

"Our  past,  present  and  future 
economic  health  are  fundamentally 
tied  to  our  area  educational 
institutions,  not  to  mention  the  arts 
and  cultural  resources,  athletics  and 
other  amenities  that  they  provide 
that  add  to  the  overall  attraction  of 
our  community,"  said  chamber  chair 
Louise  McCall. 


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At  Hillcrest  Community  Center,  30  UNCW  students 
working  to  reduce  the  achievement  gap  between  black 
and  white  students  in  New  Hanover  County  Schools. 
Twice  a  week,  they  offer  free  tutoring  sessions 
reading  to  a  group  of  4-  to  10-year-olds. 


in 


Jessica  MacDonald  '08,  onsite  program  coordinator,  told  the  UNCW 
Board  of  Trustees  in  February  that  by  mid-term  all  of  the  children  showed 
a  "great  deal  of  progress,"  doubling  and  tripling  their  reading  scores. 

This  partnership  between  UNCW  and  the  Wilmington  Housing 
Authority  is  just  one  of  many  e.xamples  why  the  Carnegie  Foundation 
for  the  Advancement  of  Teaching  recognized  UNCW  as  an 
"engaged  university." 

Steve  Demski,  \ace  chancellor  for  public  serN-ice  and  continuing  studies, 
said  the  foundation  looks  for  institutions  where  "community  engagement 
is  part  of  their  DNA."  UNCW  is  one  of  119  colleges  and  universities 
nationwide  to  receive  the  2008  designation. 

In  addition,  this  is  the  third  year  UNCW  was  named  to  the  President's 
Higher  Education  Community  Senice  Honor  Roll  for  exemplary 
service  to  Americas  communities,  the  highest  federal  recognition 
a  school  can  achieve  for  its  commitment  to  service  learning  and 
civic  engagement. 

"We  are  deeply  committed  to  and  engaged  in  our  communities," 
Demski  told  the  trustees.  "We  Hsten  to  the  community  and 
design  programs  to  be  responsive." 

UNCW  is  focusing  its  attention  on  UNC  Tomorrow  priorities. 
UNC  Tomorrow,  spearheaded  by  UNC  System  President  Erskine 
Bowles,  encourages  campuses  to  find  creative  ways  to  proactively 
anticipate,  identify  and  respond  to  needs  and  challenges  the 
state  will  face  during  the  next  20  years. 

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Theodore  Burgh,  associate  professor  of 
philosophy  and  reUgion,  had  his  book, 
Lisiaxing  lo  the  Artijacts:  Music  Culture 
in  Ancicnl  Palestine  (Continuum,  2006), 
selected  for  the  2008  Wachsmann  Prize. 
The  award  is  presented  by  the  Society  for 
Ethnomusicology. 

Kate  Bruce,  professor  of  psycholog\;  is 
the  2008  North  Carolina  Professor  of  the 
Year.  Administered  by  the  Council  for 
Advancement  and  Support  of  Education 
and  sponsored  by  the  Carnegie 
Foundation  for  the  .Advancement  of 
Teaching,  this  national  award  recognizes 
professors  for  their  influence  on  teach- 
ing and  their  commitment  to  under- 
graduate students.  Bruce  is  the  founding 
director  of  the  Center  for  Support  of 
Undergraduate  Research  and  Fellowships 
and  has  been  the  director  of  the  Honors 
Scholars  Program  since  1999.  In  2007, 
she  was  president  of  the  National 
Collegiate  Honors  Council. 

Glen  Harris,  associate  professor  of 
history,  was  appointed  to  the  board  of 
the  North  Carolina  Humanities  Council, 
a  statewide  nonprofit  affiliate  of  the 
National  Endowment  for  the  Humanities 


that  nurtures  the  cultures  and  heritage 
of  North  Carolina.  Harris  is  the  author 
of  numerous  articles  on  topics  ranging 
from  African  American-Jewish  relations 
during  the  first  decades  of  the  20th 
century  to  postmodern  slave  narrative 
and  interracial  marriage.  He  is  research- 
ing and  writing  the  book-length  manu- 
script. Intellectual  Stniggles.  Between 
Blacks  and  Jews  from  the  1940s  Through 
the  1960s:  A  Prelude  to  the  Ocean  Hill- 
Browns\ille  Conflict. 

Sherman  Hayes,  university  librarian, 
retired  in  December  after  37  years 
as  a  professional  librarian.  During 
his  1 1  years  at  Randall  Library; 
Hayes  expanded  Special  Collections 
to  include  the  Southeastern  North 
Carolina  Collection  and  oral  histories 
from  World  War  II  veterans,  Williston 
High  School  students  and  teachers 
and  UNCW  retired  faculty;  collected 
and  cataloged  the  w^ork  of  local  artists; 
instituted  public  programs  such  as 
Thirst)'  Tome  and  Flash  Fiction;  assumed 
responsibility  for  the  Museum  of  World 
Cultures  and  the  North  Carolina  Living 
Treasures  Program;  accepted  gifts  of 


faculty 


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more  than  $2  million  in  donated  librar)- 
materials  since  2000,  and  recognized 
more  than  40  donors  as  Leadership  Grove 
Honorees.  In  April,  Randall  Librar\'  dedi- 
cated the  first  floor  art  wall  as  the  Sherman 
L.  Hayes  Galler\". 

Music  by  Jerald  Shynett,  assistant 
professor  of  music,  was  featured  in  the 
Otte  Tree  Hill  episode  "We  Three,  My  Echo, 
My  Shadow  and  Me,"  w-hich  aired  Nov.  17. 
ShjTiett  adapted  and  arranged  Louis 
Primas  "Sing- Sing-Sing, "  made  famous 
by  Benny  Goodman.  Music  instructor 
Mike  Waddell  was  among  the  musicians 
performing,  and  UNCW  music  students 
Kenniih  Watts  and  Will  Piner  portrayed 
members  of  the  band.  The  session  was 
recorded  by  Alexander  Markowski, 
film  studies  sound  design  instructor. 

Antonio  Puente,  professor  of  psycholog)', 
received  the  .American  Psychological 
Association's  2009  State  Leadership  .Award, 
given  to  indi\iduals  for  outstanding  ser\ice 
to  their  state  and  significant  participation 
in  local  or  national  advocacy  and  legislative 
efforts  advancing  the  profession  of 
psychology.  Puente  is  the  author  of  seven 
books  and  more  than  160  scientific  and 
professional  articles.  In  2005  he  founded 
Centro  Hispano  and  ser\'ed  as  its  director 
until  2007.  He  also  maintains  a  private 
practice  in  clinical  neuropsychology  and  is 
involved  with  Tileston  Health  Clinic  where 
he  helps  provide  mental  health  senices  for 
those  w  ho  could  not  otherwise  afford  care. 

D.  Kim  Sawrey.  professor  of  psychology, 
was  named  an  Outstanding  First  Year 
Student  Advocate  by  the  National  Resource 
Center  for  the  First  Year  Experience  and 
Studenis  in  Transition,  which  recognizes 
faculty  members  who  share  the  common 
goal  of  improving  the  educational  experi- 
ence of  first-year  students.  Sawrey  ser\ed 
as  an  advisor  for  the  University  College 
for  13  years  and  chairs  the  Faculty  Senate's 
Basic  Studies  Committee.  He  was  named 
Outstanding  Faculty  .Advisor  by  the 
University  College  in  1997  and  2007. 


SPRING  2009  UNCW  Magazine 

6 


UNCW 

still  a 

great 
value 

Despite  a  tuition  increase  of  $106  for 
resident  undergraduate  students, 
UNCW  remains  a  great  value  for  those 
continuLng  their  education. 

"Because  we  understand  die  financial 
pressures  many  families  face  m  the 
current  economic  enwonment,  40 
percent  of  this  increase  will  be  desig- 
nated for  financial  aid,"  said  Chancellor 
Rosemar)-  DePaolo.  "The  other  60 
percent  wiU  be  used  to  address  critical 
needs  of  the  university,  such  as  services 
for  students  with  disabilities,  new  facult)' 
positions,  a  mathematics  lab,  operating 
funds  for  the  counseling  center  and  an 
additional  advisor  for  an  ever-growing 
number  of  transfer  students." 

"Compared  to  many  other  universities  in 
the  UNC  system,  UNCW  has  historically 
been  underfunded,"  said  Mark  Blackwell, 
student  body  president.  "UNCW  is  not 
only  one  of  the  top  values  in  the  state,  but 
it  also  is  ranked  as  one  of  the  top  values 
in  the  nation.  Value  comes  from  low 
cost  and  high  quality,  and  UNCW  will 
continue  to  proWde  both  to  its  students." 

UNCW  ranks  as  one  of  the  top  25  "Best 
Values"  among  public  universities  m  the 
nation  and  one  of  the  top  three  in  North 
Carolina,  according  to  Kiplinger's  Vcrsonal 
Finance.  UNCW  also  ranks  as  one  of 
the  50  "Best  Value"  public  colleges  and 
universities  in  the  nation,  according  to 
The  Pnncclon  Review. 

Mandatory  fees  also  will  increase  about 
$77  beginning  fall  2009.  These  fees  will 
finance  specific  university  programs 
such  as  improved  health  services, 
student  activities  and  Colonial  Athletic 
Association  requirements.  A  new  debt 
service  fee  of  $256,  also  effective  fall 
2009,  wiU  finance  the  expansion  of  the 
student  recreation  center 

"The  existing  recreation  center,  built  in 
the  late  1990s,  was  designed  to  accom- 
modate fewer  than  10,000  students," 
said  Vice  Chancellor  of  Student  Affairs 
Pat  Leonard.  "Since  that  time,  UNCWs 
smdent  body  has  grown  to  more  than 
12,600  snidents,  and  we  now  have  nvice 
the  number  of  snidents  living  on  campus. 
The  demand  for  recreational  services  has 
far  exceeded  our  ability  to  provide  them; 
this  expansion  is  critically  important  to 
our  students." 


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by  Katie  Jordan  'OS    # 


in  a  sinking 
..economy... 


The  current  state  of  the  economy  is  unsettUng  to  everyone,  especially  upcoming 
graduates  and  young  alumni.  If  they  are  able  to  get  a  job  in  their  chosen  career  field, 
they  are  often  the  first  to  get  laid  off  simply  because  they  have  the  least  experience. 

"We  have  a  flat  job  market.  There  is  a  lot  of  concern  among  businesses,  and  confi- 
dence is  low.  This  doesn't  mean  that  employers  have  stopped  hiring;  it  just  means 
they  are  hiring  at  a  lower  rate,  making  competition  fierce,"  says  Thom  Rakes, 
UNCW  Career  Center  director  and  assistant  to  the  vice  chancellor  of  student  affairs 
for  technology. 

However,  abundant  resources,  services  and  events  are  readily  available  to  all  UNCW 
alumni  to  help  ensure  a  successful  job  search  in  such  a  competitive  market.  The  most 
widely  used  feature  of  the  Career  Center  is  SeaWork,  a  system  where  ever)'  student 
and  alum  has  a  lifetime  account  that  assists  in  the  job  search  process. 

Each  opportunity  presented  to  the  UNCW  Career  Center  is  logged  into  SeaWork  and 
updated  on  a  daily  basis.  On  a  typical  day  more  than  350  job  opportunities  are  listed 
directly  through  the  system.  SeaWork  has  a  close  affiliation  with  Monsler.com  and 
utilizes  a  feature  that  exposes  alumni  to  approximately  1,000  additional  employers 
seeking  to  fill  entry-level  positions.  Students  and  alumni  can  also  use  SeaWork  to 
sign  up  for  on-campus  mock  interviews,  view  events  and  post  professional  docu- 
ments such  as  resumes,  cover  letters  and  letters  of  recommendation. 

Career  counselors  are  available  every  day  by  appointment  or  during  drop-in  hours  to 
offer  individual  assistance,  guidance,  resume  and  cover  letter  review,  interview 
practice  and  job  search  strategy. 

Numerous  year  round  events  sponsored  by  the  Career  Center  are  open  to  all  alumni. 
These  include  various  job  fairs,  resume  review  sessions,  interview  challenges,  panels 
on  today's  hot  careers  and  a  job  search  boot  camp. 

"The  job  search  boot  camp  is  an  excellent  program  for  alumni  seeking  assistance  in 
the  job  search  process,"  says  Rakes.  The  one-day  event  has  four  stations  that  often 
perform  30  minute  presentations  on  resumes,  job  interviewing,  job  search  strategy 
and  personal  finance. 

Throughout  the  year,  the  Career  Center  organizes  an  internship  and  job  fair,  an 
education  job  fair,  a  nursing  fair  and  a  graduate  and  law  school  da)'  along  with  many 
other  specific  opportunities  for  students  and  alumni  to  network,  make  contacts,  get  a 
name  and  face  in  front  of  employers  and  gain  a  head  start  in  the  job  search  process. 

The  Career  Center  at  UNCW  provides  a  phenomenal  amount  of  online  information 
ranging  from  job  search  resources,  graduate  programs,  occupational  outlook  informa- 
tion, important  resume  information,  interest  assessments  and  much  more,  completely 
free  of  charge. 

"Job  hunting  is  a  stair-step  process.  That  is  why  it  is  important  to  look  for  an  industn- 
where  you  really  feel  that  you  can  learn  something.  Rarely  are  recent  graduates  going 
to  get  their  ideal  position.  Instead,  think  about  how  to  get  your  foot  in  the  door  and 
gain  meanmgful  experience,  because  in  today's  market,  experience  is  what  is  going  to 
get  you  the  job,"  says  Rakes. 

Drop  in  hours  arc  2-4  p.m.  Monda\'  through  Friday  or  by  appointment. 


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careercenter@uncw.edu 
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CAMPUS  DIGEST 


-erat  Leiand  Middle' 
,  oduced  Mae  C.  Jamison,  the  first 
rRTtierican  female  in  space  and  founder  of 
!  medical  technology  companies,  who  spoke 
»  .he  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Celebration.  Weaver 
won  the  Region  O  Council  for  the  Advancement 
of  Minorities  in  Engineering  Regional  Oratory 
Contest  with  a  speech  about  Jemison. 


Gearing  up  for 

engineering 

progrann 

Responding  to  a  request  by  area  industries, 
UNCW  is  taking  steps  to  offer  a  full-time, 
four-year  engineering  degree  program.  It  is 
part  of  the  university's  plan  resulting  from 
the  statewide  UNC  Tomorrow  initiative  to 
respond  proactively  to  the  needs  of  North 
Carolina  and  the  region. 

UNCW  already  offers  a  pre-engineering 
transfer  program,  which  allows  students  to 
transfer  after  two  years  and  complete  their 
degrees  at  NC  State,  East  Carolina,  N.C. 
A&T  or  UNC  Charlotte. 

This  fall,  the  first  of  three  steps  will  be 
taken  to  bring  the  program  totally  in- 
house.  Distance  learning  classes  will  be 
offered  through  NC  State,  and  labs  will  be 
taught  on  campus  by  NC  State  faculty. 

Next,  mechanical  engineering  faculty  will 
be  hired,  building  the  program,  so  UNCW 
will  be  able  to  offer  a  joint  degree  with  NC 
State  and  eventually  its  own  mechanical 
engineering  baccalaureate.  There  is  no  set 
timeline;  implementation  will  depend  on 
funding  and  student  interest. 

Crisis  preparation 
recognized 

The  federal  government  says  UNCW  is 
ready  for  anything. 

UNCW  is  the  first  university  in  the  state 
with  a  crisis  mitigation  plan  approved 
by  the  Federal  Emergency  Management 
Agency  and  the  first  to  be  certified  as 
StormReady  by  the  National  Weather 
Service. 

The  mitigation  plan  prepares  the  university 
to  be  disaster  resistant  and  resilient  during 
crisis  situations  such  as  hurricanes,  winter 
storms,  hazardous  materials  spills  and 
terrorism. 

As  a  StormReady  university,  UNCW 
proved  its  weather  readiness  by  passing 
a  thorough  review  by  NWS  officials  of 
its  communication  plans,  technology 
systems,  staff  training,  campus  education 
and  other  preparations  that  can  save  lives 
during  severe  weather. 


SPRING  2009  UNCW  Magazine 


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US  DIGEST 


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to  eighth  straight  title 


In  February,  the  UNCW  men's  swimming  team  brought 
home  its  eighth  straight  Colonial  Athletic  Association 
championship.  At  the  same  meet,  the  women's  swim  team 
exited  the  championship  with  a  third-place  finish  and 
broke  several  school  records. 

The  big  winner  was  Dave  Allen,  who  was  honored  as  the 
CAA  Men's  Swimming  Coach  of  the  Year  for  the  sixth  time 
and  the  11  th  time  overall  since  starting  the  program  36 
years  ago.  He  has  been  named  Coach  of  the  Year  for  both 
men's  and  women's  swimming  more  times  than  any  other 
individual  in  the  history  of  the  conference. 

Allen  literally  built  UNCW's  teams  from  the  pool  up.  When 
he  arrived  on  campus  in  July  1977,  the  university  did  not 
have  a  swim  team,  did  not  offer  swimming  classes  and 
did  not  even  have  a  place  to  swim.  The  pool  would  not 
open  until  September. 

The  first  team  was  comprised  of  five  interested  students. 
It  was  not  enough  to  compete,  but  the  second  year  Allen 
recruited  additional  swimmers  from  across  the  state, 
California,  New  Jersey  and  New  York.  They  competed 
and  came  away  with  a  9-2  record.  Allen  credits  his  early 
success  with  the  fact  that  his  team  was  unknown,  so 
other  schools  did  not  take  them  seriously  at  first. 

"They  just  figured  that  we  couldn't  be  very  good,"  he  said. 

The  program  had  a  modest  beginning.  Allen  coached  and 
taught  swimming  classes.  There  was  no  women's  team, 
although  several  women  swam  with  the  men's  team. 

"We  travelled  to  all  of  our  meets  in  a  station  wagon," 
he  said. 

Allen  had  arrived  at  UNCW  with  experience  in  building  a 
winning  team  -  turning  the  swimmers  at  Potsdam  State 
University  in  New  York  into  champions.  Potsdam's  team 
was  in  last  place  in  its  conference  when  he  arrived. 
Watching  his  team  struggle  during  the  championship 
meet,  Allen  saw  the  coach  and  swimmers  of  first  place 
Buffalo  State  University  celebrate  and  decided  that  he 
wanted  what  they  had. 


"That's  where  I  wanted  to  be.  I  wanted  to  feel  what  they 
were  feeling,"  said  Allen. 

When  he  left  Potsdam  six  years  later,  the  team  had  a 
championship  and  was  ranked  15th  in  the  nation.  Allen 
said  he  stayed  at  the  school  out  of  loyalty  to  its  athletic 
director,  but  when  he  passed  away  Allen  decided  the  time 
had  come  to  move  on.  The  northern  New  York  winters 
had  begun  to  wear  on  him. 

"It  was  too  cold,"  he  said. 

One  evening,  he  came  home  to  find  a  flyer 
from  his  alma  mater,  Springfield  College 
in  Massachusetts,  about  a  job  opening 
in  Wilmington,  N.C.  He  had  never  heard 
of  the  city,  but  got  out  an  atlas  and 
was  immediately  interested  in  a  school 
that  was  on  the  coast  and  in  the  South. 

"The  only  Wilmington  1  knew  of  was  in  A 

Delaware,"  he  said.  ^^ 

During  the  next  36  years,  a  women's  i 

team  evolved  out  of  the  men's  team  and 

brought  the  university  its  first  swimming 

championship  in  1977.  Since  then,  the  team 

has  brought  home  nine  championships  from 

the  CAA  and  two  from  the  Eastern  College 

Athletic  Conference.  Allen  credits  his 

success  to  the  hard  work  of  both  the  teams  i 

and  his  coaching  staff,  who  works  with  the 

athletes  year-round,  as  well  as  "a  lot  of  luck."  .'^ 

"They  have  a  lot  of  pride  in  their  program.  They 
have  a  lot  of  pride  in  their  university,"  said  Allen. 

After  more  than  three-and-a-half  decades  of 
coaching,  Allen  said  many  of  his  colleagues  ask 
him  how  he  still  does  it.  He  continues,  he  said, 
because  he  still  loves  his  job. 

"Coaching  is  something  I've  always  enjoyed.  I  get 
a  tremendous  rush,"  said  Allen. 

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by  Andrea  Weaver 


A  flack  of  players  swooshes  across  the 
oval  ice  rink,  soaring  Seahawks  in  pursuit 
of  prey:  an  inch-thick,  black  rubber  puck 
that  skims  across  the  frozen  surface 
faster  than  a  speed  skater. 


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Their  oversize  teal  jerseys  flap  like  wings 
as  they  converge  around  the  puck, 
stealing  it  from  determined  defenders, 
pirates  from  the  east.  The  skaters  whiz 
over  the  ice,  batting  the  puck  back 
and  forth  with  their  curved  sticks. 
Mere  seconds  pass  as  they  position 
themselves  around  the  goal  to  set  up  a 
play.  Pass...  shoot...  UNCW  scores! 


Wait  a  minute... 
UNCW  has  an  ice 
hockey  team? 

An  outstanding  surf  club  -  that's  a  given 
at  UNCW.  And  everyone  knows  the 
Seahawks  are  champion  swimmers  and 
divers.  But,  an  ice  hockey  team  at  the 
big  W? 


Yes.  And  the  players  are  good,  too.  So 
good  that,  in  January,  they  clinched  top 
place  in  the  Carolina  Division  of  the  Blue 
Ridge  Hockey  Conference  (BRHC)  for  the 
second  consecutive  year.  Teams  from  18 
schools  compete  in  the  BRHC,  including 
Appalachian  State,  George  Mason,  N.C. 
State  and  East  Carolina  University, 
the  Seahawks'  top  rivals. 


VI 


The  ice  hockey  team  is  one  of  26  clubs 
in  the  UNCW  Sport  Club  Program, 
administered  by  the  campus  recreation 
department.  Students  established 
the  club  five  years  ago,  and  the  team 
has  found  its  footing  the  past  two 
seasons,  competing  in  the  conference 
championship  in  2008.  The  team's  27 
members  range  from  Northerners  who 
grew  up  playing  the  game  to  Southerners 
who  grew  up  watching  the  Carolina 
Hurricanes  compete  in  Raleigh.  Two  team 
members  hail  from  California;  one  player 
is  an  international  student  from  Sweden. 

Regardless  of  their  backgrounds,  they  all 
share  a  commitment  to  the  team  and  the 
university  that  helps  them  make  good  on 
their  dream  to  play  competitive  hockey. 


"The  support  we  receive  from  the 
university  and  the  student  body  is 
amazing,"  says  club  co-president  Sean 
Wilen,  a  sophomore  from  Annapolis,  Md. 
"We  usually  have  200-300  fans  at  our 
games  in  Wilmington." 

The  club  organizes  the  games  and 
practices,  handles  travel  arrangements 
and  provides  team  jerseys  and  socks. 
The  players  provide  their  own  helmets, 
pads  and  sticks  and  contribute  $650 
each  to  participate,  most  of  which  is 
used  to  pay  for  ice  time.  They  are  coached 
by  Walker  Coady,  an  experienced  youth 
hockey  coach  who  spent  20  years  with 
the  Washington  Little  Capitals. 

The  team  plays  and  practices  at  the 
Wilmington  Ice  House,  a  skating  center 
recognized  within  the  industry  as  one 
of  the  best  rinks  in  North  Carolina.  The 
players  compete  on  weekends  and  fit 
their  practice  time  -  once  a  week, 
10  p.m.  to  midnight  -  around  their  studies. 

"Learning  time  management  is  crucial. 
There  are  no  excuses  for  not  getting 
your  work  done.  I'm  here  for  an 
education,"  says  Wilen,  a  finance  and 
Spanish  major  He  also  is  taking  pre- 
medicine  courses  with  the  long-term 
goal  of  becoming  a  doctor 

To  hear  Wilen  and  his  teammates  talk, 
the  UNCW  hockey  club  is  as  much 
about  sportsmanship  as  it  is  about 
sport.  Dedication,  loyalty,  leadership 
and  teamwork  -  these  are  the  skills  the 
students  come  away  with  at  the  end  of 
each  season. 


"I've  learned  how  to  run  a  meeting,  how 
to  organize  things,  how  to  recruit  players 
and  market  the  team,"  Wilen  says. 

"It  is  like  a  business,"  adds  co-president 
Craig  Mistarz.  "You  have  to  be  organized, 
and  you  have  to  work  well  in  a  team 
environment.  You  can  always  achieve 
more  as  a  team  than  you  can  as  an 
individual.  Employers  are  looking  for 
skills  like  that." 

For  Mistarz,  a  senior  accounting  major 
from  Schererville,  Ind.,  the  camaraderie 
he  has  found  with  his  friends  on  the 
hockey  team  reflects  his  overall  UNCW 
experience.  The  teammates  encourage 
each  other  to  give  their  best  effort,  just 
as  his  professors  do. 

"I  am  on  a  first-name  basis  with  many  of 
my  professors.  They  do  as  much  as  they 
can  to  help  me  and  other  students.  They 
genuinely  care  about  us,  and  about  how 
well  we  are  doing,"  he  says. 

On  the  ice,  the  UNCW  hockey  team  is 
soaring  to  greatness.  From  last  place 
in  their  first  season  to  challenging  for 
conference  championships,  the  students 
have  found  the  keys  to  success.  Off  the 
ice,  they  are  grounded  in  the  reality  that 
their  teal  jerseys  stand  for  sportsmanship 
and  school  pride.  They  stand  for  UNCW. 

Mistarz  says,  "At  the  rink,  younger  kids 
watch  us.  They  know  we  play  for  UNCW. 
We  are  role  models  for  them,  and  we 
sense  that  as  a  team." 

"Those  little  kids  do  look  up  to  us,  how 
we  handle  ourselves,  how  we  carry 
ourselves,"  Wilen  adds.  "It  gives  us  a 
feeling  that  we  might  have  an  impact  on 
some  people  who  might  want  to  go  to 
UNCW  in  the  future." 


about  the  UNCW 

hackey  team 

2DD8-ag  season 


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11-9  overall 

7-1  in  conference,  division  champions 

Roster:  27 

Coach:  Walker  Coady 

Sponsors:  Digitaurus  Printing,  Wilmington  Ice  House,  Mainstay  Inn 
&  Suites  and  Carolina  Commercial  Flooring 

Web  site:  wvvw.brhockey.com/uncwilmington 


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student  Colleen  Griffiths  examines  

an  ultra-thin  men's  tie.  in  pink  zebra  print.  ^ 

tliat  is  part  of  the  historical  pieces  representing  the  1980s. 

Photos  by  Nate  Oxenfeld 


Hidden  behind  a  locked  door  on  the  second  floor  of  UNCW's 
Morton  Hall,  there  is  a  lab  lined  with  secured  cabinets  holding 
relics  of  a  bygone  era. 


behind  closed  doors 


The  room,  which  models  the  storage  and 
exhibit  preparation  spaces  of  an  actual 
museum,  is  used  by  students  in  the 
graduate-level  public  history  program  to 
polish  the  skills  they  will  need  as  profes- 
sionals in  the  field. 

"This  space  is  a  way  for  students  to  have 
the  experience  of  working  in  that  back- 
stage space,"  said  William  Moore, 


director  of  public  history.  The  depart- 
ment trains  students  to  work  as  public 
historians,  a  field  that  includes  museum 
curators,  corporate  archivists  and 
historic  preservationists. 

Every  year,  the  graduate  students  in 
the  two-course  sequence  work  through 
the  process  of  creating  a  new  museum 
exhibit.  The  first  stage  involves  survey- 
ing public  opinion,  followed  by  extensive 
research,  planning  and  collection  of 
artifacts.  To  build  the  collection,  students 
scoured  their  parents'  closets,  solicited 
donations  and  tapped  into  a  department 
fund  to  buy  artifacts  on  Internet  sites 
like  eBay.  After  months  of  preparation, 
the  students  mount  and  label  the 
collected  artifacts  and  arrange  them  in 
an  exhibit  space  set  aside  on  the  second 
floor  of  Randall  Library. 


The  upcoming  exhibit  will  examine 
the  materialism  of  the  1  980s.  Artifacts 
include  "historic"  relics  such  as  a  Cabbage 
Patch  Kid  doll,  a  Member's  Only  jacket 
and  a  laserdisc  copy  of  Flashdance.  The 
students  wear  white  linen  gloves  as  they 
delicately  handle  the  items,  just  as  they 
would  in  an  actual  museum. 

During  a  Thursday  night  session,  many 
of  the  20-something  students  discuss- 
ing the  exhibit  admit  to  having  little  or 
no  memories  of  the  decade,  just  as  they 
did  for  last  year's  exhibit  on  early  20th 
century  garment  workers,  they  must 
approach  the  period  through  research 
and  examination  of  its  artifacts. 

Shannon  SanCartier,  a  student  in  her 
third  semester  of  the  program,  led  the 
night's  discussion  on  the  best  way  to 
present  the  exhibit's  theme.  Guided 
by  assistant  professor  Tammy  Stone- 
Gordon,  SanCartier  and  the  class's 
other  students  struggled  to  translate 
their  academic  research  into  the  clear 
and  succinct  language  that  marks  a 
successful  museum  exhibit. 

For  SanCartier,  the  UNCW  program  stood 
above  others  she  considered  because  of 
the  mix  of  such  practical  experiences  and 
a  firm  academic  grounding.  Unlike  many 
public  history  programs,  students  are 
required  to  produce  a  thesis  along  with 
their  exhibit  work. 

"Everything  here  is  designed  for  when  you 
get  into  the  field,"  said  SanCartier.  "You 
get  hands-on  design  experience.  You  get 
a  lot  of  theory  and  hands-on  practice." 

University-level  public  history  education 
grew  out  of  the  rapid  expansion  of  the 
number  of  historical  sites  and  museums 
in  the  latter  half  of  the  20th  century. 
These  institutions  required  professionals 
with  a  set  of  skills  and  knowledge  distinct 
from  the  traditional  roles  of  academically 
trained  historians.  Graduate  level  history 
programs  prepared  students  to  work  as 
scholars  and  instructors,  but  included 
little  or  no  instruction  aimed  at  preparing 
students  to  become  historical  curators, 
interpreters  and  directors. 

To  meet  this  need,  the  University  of 
California,  Santa  Barbara  began  the  first 


public  history  program  in  the  United 
States  in  1  976.  Today,  more  than  60 
universities  offer  public  history  tracks, 
programs  and  departments. 

At  UNCW,  the  department  prepares 
students  for  their  future  careers  by 
requiring  them  to  pursue  internships 
during  their  studies.  The  department  also 
matches  students  with  community  orga- 
nizations and  small  museums  which  need 
help  designing  exhibits.  This  year,  the 
department  helped  the  African-American 
Heritage  Museum  of  Wilmington  design 
a  Web  sign  and  plan  the  future  exhibit 
space  when  the  museum  opens. 

The  department  aims  at  preparing 
students  who  can  enter  the  field  immedi- 
ately upon  graduation.  "The  real  goal 
is  employment,"  said  Moore. 

Many  of  the  department's  graduates 
have  gone  on  to  prominent  positions 
in  museums  across  the  country.  Katie 
Abbott  '07M  now  serves  as  curator  of 
the  Ironworld  Museum  in  Chisholm, 
Minn.,  one  of  the  largest  in  the  state 
that  features  exhibits  exploring  the  iron 
mining  industry. 

Price  said  after  she  received  her  bachelor's 
degree,  she  knew  she  wanted  to  continue 
her  education  in  history,  but  did  not  want 
to  teach  in  a  formal  setting.  The  program 
both  trained  her  as  a  historian  and  gave 
her  the  practical  skills  needed  to  work  as 
a  public  historian. 

"Public  historians  are  asked  to  wear  many 
hats.  I  not  only  use  my  exhibit  training, 
but  have  also  been  called  upon  to  help 
with  the  preservation  of  historic  structures, 
collection's  care,  oral  history  interviews 
and,  trust  me,  the  list  goes  on,"  said  Price. 

For  the  students  still  at  UNCW,  the  work 
goes  on  to  prepare  for  the  new  exhibit, 
which  will  go  up  at  the  end  of  the 
semester.  Stone-Cordon  said  the  students 
have  a  lot  of  work  to  do  before  they 
begin  fabricating  the  exhibit.  They  also 
welcome  donations  of  artifacts  to  help 
them  along. 

"If  any  of  the  alumni  have  old  preppy  shirts, 
we'll  take  them,"  said  Stone-Cordon. 


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MIX     OF     PROGRAMS     ENGAGE     RETIRED     SENIORS 


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When  Owen  Wexler  and  his  wife  Myrna 
retired  to  Wiknington,  they  knew  they 
wanted  a  way  to  become  involved  in  the 
community.  For  the  Wexlers,  the  University 
of  North  CaroUna  Wilmington  provided 
their  avenue  to  a  wealth  of  experiences  at 
the  university  and  beyond. 

As  a  university  volunteer,  Wexler  said  he 
has  done  everything  from  acting  as  an 
usher  at  Kenan  Auditorium  and  assisting 
as  a  counselor  at  a  universit)'  day  camp  to 
collecting  samples  on  a  university  research 
vessel.  The  contacts  he  made  took  him 
beyond  the  university,  leading  both  him  and 
his  wife  to  volunteer  opportunities  with  the 
Red  Cross,  Cape  Fear  Museum,  the  Cape 
Fear  Jazz  Society  and  other  community, 
political  and  artistic  organizations. 

"There's  an  opportunity  to  get 
involved  in  the  soup  and  get 
stirred  in,"  said  Wexler.  "There's 
a  tremendous  amount  of  stuff 
that  you  can  cross  generate. " 


A  retired  professional  in  the  health-care 
services  industry,  John  Hatcher  became 
involved  in  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business  Cameron  Executive  Network. 
The  network  pairs  working  and  retired 
executive-level  professionals  with  promising 
business  majors,  mostly  junior  and  seniors. 
Every  semester,  the  net^vork's  mentors 
impart  their  Ufe  experiences  to  the  students, 
helping  them  avoid  the  stumbles  and 
pitfalls  facing  yoimg  professionals. 

"It  appealed  to  me.  Id  been  a  mentor  in 
my  corporate  life.  I  thought  I  could  bring 
something  to  the  table,"  said  Hatcher.  "I 
%vish  I  had  the  opportunity  when  I  was  a 
junior  or  senior." 

The  university  offers  a  wealth  of  avenues 
to  volunteer,  said  Wexler.  The  key  to 
finding  these  opportunities,  said  Wexler, 
"is  meeting  people  and  reaching  out." 
Once  you  begin  to  volunteer  and  demon- 
strate your  abilities,  said  Wexler,  the  range 
of  options  offered  expand. 

"The  easiest  way,  if  you  were  a  newbie, 
would  be  to  start  through  OLLl,"  said  Wexler 


The  Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute 
(OLLI)  is  the  universit)'s  bridge  to  the 
senior  community.  Through  its  programs, 
more  than  1,000  members  take  part  in 
activities  ranging  from  the  PLATO  series 
of  discussions  on  issues  ranging  from 
literature  to  foreign  pohcy;  tours  led  by 
university  faculty  and  other  distinguished 
instructors  to  locations  such  as  Tuscany, 
the  Canadian  Rockies  and  the  American 
West;  day  trips  to  Brunswick  Town  and 
the  North  Carolina  Theater  in  Raleigh; 
lunches,  cabaret  dinners  and  Simday 
brunches  featuring  lectures  on  topics  like 
Pakistan,  China  and  Mother  Teresa;  and 
the  Ocean  Odyssey  program,  which  offers 
weekly  discussions  on  environmental  and 
marine  science  topics. 

Murray  Sherman  said  the  appeal  of  OLLI 
comes  from  the  diverse  background  of  the 
seniors  involved.  With  membership  open 
to  any  member  of  the  communit)'  50  and 
over,  many  of  the  group's  members  come 
from  academic,  professional,  diplomatic 
and  government  backgrounds. 


Members  of  the  Adult  Scholars  Leadership  Program  (ASLP)  host  an  icebreaker  as  they  kick 
off  a  new  year  of  classes  at  the  Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute  (OLLI)  at  UNC  Wilmington. 


The  community  the  program  builds  can 
be  particularly  beneficial  to  professional 
seniors  whose  careers  have  taken  them 
to  new  communities,  said  Kali  Lightfoot, 
executive  director  of  the  National  Resource 
Center  for  the  Osher  Lifelong  Learning 
Institutes.  One  of  the  side  effects  of  the 
mobility  required  by  many  working  in 
academia  and  corporate  America  is  that 
seniors  can  find  themselves  isolated  in  new 
communities,  far  from  family  and  friends. 

"The  nice  thing  about  OLLI  is  that  people 
can  take  classes  with  people  who  are 
interested  in  the  same  things  they  are," 
said  Lightfoot. 

"These  people  are  generally  very  well 
educated,"  said  Sherman.  "Just  because 
they  are  retired,  it  doesn't  mean  they  crawl 
into  a  hole." 

One  of  the  institute's  goals  is  to  reach  out 
to  retirees  from  a  diverse  range  of  educa- 
tional and  socio-economic  backgrounds, 
said  Karel  Dutton,  director  of  continu- 
ing studies  at  UNCW.  For  the  past  three 
years,  the  institute  has  worked  with  the 


WUmington  Housing  Authority  to  offer 
classes  off-campus  on  topics  like  memory 
retention  and  ways  to  "energize  your  mind, 
body  and  spirit."  It  also  has  hired  a  diversity 
coordinator  to  develop  programs  for  a 
wider  audience  of  the  region's  seniors. 

In  1993,  Ed  Doran  and  his  wife,  Stella, 
moved  to  Wilmington  from  White  Plains, 
N.Y.,  and  began  attending  events  at  Kenan 
Auditorium.  After  they  discovered  the 
PLATO  courses  and  other  activities  at  the 
university,  the  tmiversity  became  an  enjoy- 
able part  of  their  lives,  Doran  noted. 

"We  took  art  classes,  photography  classes. 
It's  been  good  to  us,"  said  Doran.  "I  met  a 
lot  of  nice  people." 

The  couple's  experience  led  them  to  include 
the  university  in  their  wills  and  when  Stella 
passed  away,  Doran  said  he  embraced  an 
opportunity  to  give  back  to  the  university. 
He  decided  to  endow  a  travel  scholarship 
that  has  so  far  benefited  four  students. 

"I'm  so  happy  that  I  did,"  said  Doran. 


www.youtube.com/watch?v=klHZozJs71M 


Benefits  of  lifelong  learning 

Founded  by  Bernard  Osher,  one  of  the 
world's  wealthiest  men,  the  Osher  Institutes 
follow  a  model  similar  to  the  Institute  for 
Retired  Professionals  developed  in  1962  by 
the  New  School  for  Social  Research  in  New 
York  at  the  request  of  a  group  of  retired  New 
York  City  school  teachers  seeking  a  source 
of  mental  stimulation. 

UNCW's  Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute 
was  founded  in  2005  with  a  $100,000  grant 
from  the  Osher  Foundation;  a  $1  million  gift 
in  2007  established  an  endowment  which 
allows  the  institute  to  remain  financially 
independent  and  self-supporting. 

UNCW  may  be  eligible  for  an  additional 
$1  million  from  the  Osher  Foundation,  if 
it  can  reach  1,000  members  by  June  30. 
Memberships,  beginning  at  $20  a  semester, 
are  open  to  anyone  age  50  and  over. 

www.uncw.edu/olll 


Get  involved 

UNCW  policy  on  voluntary  service  on  campus 
rwww.uncw.edu/policies/08-180- 
1  voluntaryserviceoncampus.htm 

Volunteer  opportunities 
rwww.uncw.edu/www/visitorslnvolve 
L  Opps.html 

Osher  Lifelong  Learning  Institute  (OLLI) 
r  Karel  Dutton,  duttonk@uncw.edu, 
1 962.3644,  www.uncw.edu/olli 

Cameron  executive  involvement 
f  Barb  Biehner.  biehnerb@uncw.edu, 
1 962.3071 ,  www.csb.uncw.edu/executive 

Quality  Enhancement  for  Nonprofit 

Organizations  (QENO) 
f  Steve  Demski,  demskis@uncw.edu, 
1962.3426,  www.uncw.edu/qeno 

College  Day 
f962.3111 
1  www.uncw.edu/collegeday 

Randall  Library 
f  libref@uncw.edu,  962.3760 
1  http://library.uncw.edu 

Cultural  events 
■j  www.uncw.edu/arts 

Athletic  events 
[  www.uncwsports.com 

Alumni  association 
ralumni@uncw.edu,  800.596.2880 
lwww.uncw.edu/alumnl/volunteer.html 

SPRING  2009  UNCW  Magazine 


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Small  gift  makes  a  global  impact 
on  a  student 

Amanda  Case's  '09  life  has  been  forever  changed 
by  the  kindness  of  a  stranger. 

With  the  Stella  Doran  International  Studies  Award 
given  by  Ed  Doran  in  honor  of  his  late  w/ife,  Case 
trekl<ed  more  than  20.000  miles  in  2007  to  study 
abroad  in  Scotland  and  South  Africa. 

During  her  year-long  excursion  on  the  other  side  of 
the  globe,  the  sociology  major  befriended  a  former 
African  child  soldier,  explored  the  rich  art  districts 
of  Paris,  observed  the  poverty  of  a  post-Apartheid 
shantytown.  spent  New  Year's  Day  on  the  emerald 
Isle  of  Mann  and  saw  the  world  through  new  eyes. 

"I  had  never  been  out  of  the  country  before,"  said 
Case.  "You  have  all  of  these  ideas  about  what 
things  will  be  like  before  you  leave,  but  really,  I 
learned  that  we  are  all  pretty  similar  to  people  on 
the  other  side  of  the  world.  The  roots  of  so  many 
of  our  social  problems  are  the  same." 

Case  had  always  wanted  to  explore  the  world,  but 
she  said  it  was  hard  to  overcome  the  many  fears 
she  had  about  traveling,  namely  the  cost. 

"It  was  so  expensive  to  study  abroad,  but  it  was 
the  best  thing  I  have  ever  done  in  my  life.  That  is 
why  I  am  so  grateful  to  Mr.  Doran.  It  means  so 
much  to  me  that  he  gave  the  gift  of  travel  to 
someone  he  had  never  met.  and  now  I  am 
determined  to  give  back  like  that." 

Since  her  return  to  the  United  States,  Case  has 
emulated  her  donor's  generosity  as  an  intern  at 
the  Wilmington  Housing  Authority  Hillcrest 
Community  Center,  where  she  participates  in  a 
reading  program  for  diverse  children  and  applies 
her  reinforced  belief  that  all  people  are  equal, 
regardless  of  their  race  or  culture. 

"My  time  abroad  kind  of  woke  me  up  and  gave  me 
new  direction,"  said  Case. 

After  graduation,  Case  now  hopes  to  teach  English 
as  second  language  to  students  in  Asia  or  serve  as 
a  community  development  volunteer  in  the  Peace 
Corps,  dreams  she  said  she  "may  have  given  up  on 
had  I  not  been  able  to  experience  life  abroad  when 
I  did." 

To  learn  how  you  can  change  a  student's  life,  visit 
www.uncw.edu/gjve. 


GIVING  MATTERS 


by  Andrea  Weaver 


A  foundatig^  of  support  for  UNCW 


Using  an  innovative  approach  to 
the  classic  work-study  program,  the 
Landfall  Foundation  gives  scholarships 
to  UNCW  students  who  work  for  the 
Countr)'  Club  of  Landfall  and  the 
Council  of  Associations,  the  Landfall 
properry  owTiers'  association. 

Since  2005,  the  foundation  has  assisted 
66  UNCW  scholars,  providing  5135,000 
in  scholarships.  Employees  who  attend 
Cape  Fear  and  Brunsmck  County 
community  colleges  and  Miller  Motte 
have  received  scholarships,  too.  Overall, 
hundreds  of  students  from  regional 
institutions  have  benefitted  from  the 
foundation's  scholarships  since  its 
inception  in  1996. 

"Landfall  residents  are  blessed  to  have 
so  many  LINCW  students  working  for 
the  Countr)-  Club  of  Landfall  and  the 
property  owners'  association,"  says 
Carol  Cunningham,  president  of  the 
foundation's  Board  of  Directors.  "The 
Landfall  Foundation  recognizes  them 
with  our  scholarship  program.  These 
scholarships  have  had  a  ver)'  positive 
effect  on  the  recruitment  and  retention 
of  outstanding  employees." 

Steve  McCrossan  '06,  events  manager 
at  the  Landfall  Countr)'  Club  and  a 
graduate  student  at  UNCW.  says  the 
foundation  scholarship  has  helped  him 
personally  and  professionall)-. 

"I  wouldn't  have  gone  on  to  graduate 
school  if  it  wasn't  for  the  scholarship, 
or  grant,  the  foundation  gives  me," 
says  McCrossan,  who  is  earning  a 
master's  degree  in  liberal  studies.  He 
holds  a  bachelor's  degree  in  political 
science  from  UNCW.  "I  wanted  to  keep 
going  to  school;  I  like  learning,  but 
I  couldn't  have  come  back  to  college 
without  their  help. " 

He  also  uses  the  foundation  scholar- 
ships to  inspire  UNCW  students  who 
work  for  him  at  the  club.  McCrossan 
says,  "It's  kind  of  a  recruiting  tool  for 
me.  When  I  tell  them  they  can  get  a 
rcimbursciiiciil  for  their  tuition,  their 
eyes  kuid  of  light  up.  This  is  a  great 
opportunity,  and  1  tell  ihcni  to  use  it." 


The  scholarship  program  is  a  prime 
example  of  the  unique  bond  between 
the  Landfall  community  and  the 
university. 

"Landfall  and  UNCW  have  an 
incredible  s\Tierg)."  Cunningham 
says.  "Both  benefit  from  the  relation- 
ship. Man)'  people  who  have  moved  to 
Landfall  from  out  of  town  have  stated 
that  the  presence  of  the  university  was 
a  principal  reason  for  mo\ing  here. 
UNCW  pro\-ides  opportunities  includ- 
ing continuing  education,  musical 
concerts  and  art  performances,  sports, 
teaching  and  mentoring." 

In  UNCW,  the  Landfall  Foundation 
has  a  partner  equally  committed 
to  community  outreach.  The 
foundation's  mission  is  to  support  the 
arts,  education,  health  and  welfare 
of  Wilmington  and  surrounding 
communities.  Since  it  was  formed, 
the  foundation  has  donated  more 
than  $1.6  million  to  area  schools, 
libraries,  health  care  agencies,  shelters, 
community  programs  for  children  and 
more,  including  more  than  526,000  in 
grants  to  UNCW  programs. 

Many  Landfall  residents  have  adopted 
the  universit)-  as  their  new,  hometown 
school.  They  support  a  variet)'  of 
scholarships  and  other  funds  at 
UNCW.  In  addition,  they  volunteer  as 
student  mentors,  serve  on  numerous 
campus  boards,  attend  countless 
cultural  arts  events  and  lectures,  and 
support  campus  athletic  programs  as 
indi\'iduals  and  as  a  community.  For 
example,  the  Landfall  Tradition  is  a 
celebrated  college  golf  tournament 
and,  in  2010.  the  NCAA  Women's 
Golf  Championships  will  be  held  at 
the  Country  Club  of  Landfall 

"UNCW  is  extremely  grateful  to  the 
1-andfall  Foundation,  and  the  entire 
Landfall  community,  for  supporting 
our  students,  lacultv  and  staff. "  says 
Mar)  M.  Gornto,  vice  chancellor 
for  university  advancement.  "We 
appreciate  the  many  ways  in  which 
they  contribute  to  making  the  UNCW 
experience  so  special,  and  wc  believe 
that  it  is  a  mulualK  beneficial 
p.irtnership  that  wc  anticipate  lasting 
lor  many  years." 


Scholarships  create  legacy  at 


UNCW 


UNCW  always  has  been  dedicated  to 
making  certain  our  students  excel. 
Although  the  university  has  grown  from 
a  few  hundred  students  in  the  1950s  to 
about  12,500  now,  UNCW  continues  to 
focus  on  the  individuals  who  really 
matter  -  students. 

Attracting  and  retaining  talented,  diverse 
students  is  essential  to  providing  the  most 
powerful  learning  experience  possible. 
The  university  selects  students  based  on 
their  academic  performance,  dedication 
and  potential  rather  than  their  families' 
financial  circumstances.  Scholarships 
enable  a  variety  of  deserving  students  to 
attend  UNCW.  Priorities  include: 

**•  Merit  scholarships 

•*•  Diversity  scholarships 

V  Student-athlete  scholarships 

•**  Departmental  and  program-based 
scholarships 

V  Graduate  fellowships 

'*'   Funds  to  support  applied  learning 
experiences,  including  undergraduate 
research,  travel  and  service  learning 


If  you  want  to  make  a  meaningful 
difference  at  UNCW,  and  in  the 
lives  of  countless  students,  consider 
establishing  an  endowed  scholarship. 
They  are  a  permanent  part  of  the  UNCW 
financial  aid  program  as  well  as  a 
permanent  component  of  the  university's 
endowment,  which  means  an  endowed 
scholarship  created  now  will  assist 
students  for  years  to  come. 


Donors  have  many  options  to  consider 
when  funding  a  scholarship  -  such  as 
an  outright  cash  donation,  a  gift  of  stock 
or  property,  or  a  planned  gift.  Please 
contact  Eddie  Stuart,  senior  development 
director  with  University  Advancement, 
at  910.962.7665  to  discuss  your  ideas  for 
an  endowed  scholarship.  To  contribute 
to  an  existing  scholarship,  visit  www. 
uncw.edu/giveonline.  American  Express 
Card  contributions  now  accepted  in 
addition  to  MasterCard  and  Visa. 


Investing  in  uncw 

"Gift  planning"  is  tlie  simple  process  of 
determining  how  you  plan  to  support  your 
favorite  ctiarity  now  and  in  the  future,  and 
involves  putting  your  gift  intentions  in  writing. 


To  include  UNCW  in  your  estate  plans 
requires  a  thoughtful  and  generous 
decision.  You  may  provide  for  the  university 
through  a  bequest  in  your  will  or  trust;  as 
a  beneficiary  of  your  life  insurance  policy, 
CD  or  IRA  account,  charitable  lead  or 
remainder  trust,  or  by  creating  a  charitable 
gift  annuity. 

Gift  plans  are  flexible  by  design;  they  can 
be  fashioned  from  almost  any  marketable 


asset  or  cash.  Your  plan  might  create 
immediate  financial  support  or  build  long- 
term  endowment. 

Whatever  you  decide,  a  planned  gift  to 
benefit  UNCW  is  filled  with  the  potential  to 
assist  you  and  your  family  with  estate  taxes 
and  to  assist  generations  of  students  with 
their  dreams  of  a  college  education. 

For  more  information  about  gift  planning 
opportunities  at  UNCW,  contact  Herb  Bailey, 
director  of  development  for  planned  giving, 
at  910.962.314  or  baileyjh@uncw.edu. 

www.uncw.edu/plannedgiving 

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Alurani  Association 

salutes  20op  award  winners ........ 


Young  Alumna 
of  the  Year 

Rebecca  Scherrer  '00 

Law  Clerk  for  Judge  Robert  N.  Hunter  Jr. 

N.C,  Court  of  Appeals 

J.D.,  Northeastern  University  School  of  Law,  2005 

"From  the  time  I  was  16,  I  knew  1  wanted  to 
go  to  UNCW.  It  is  one  oj  the  best  decisions 
I  ever  made. ..My  best  UNCW  experience 
is  being  an  abtmna.  When  I  came  back  to 
North  Carolina  after  law  school,  I  didn't 
have  a  job.  I  learned  that  Judge  Tyson 
graduated  from  UNCW.  I  e-mailed  him, 
and  within  two  hours,  he  e-mailed  me  back." 
They  met  at  a  luncheon  for  attorneys  about 
a  week  later,  and  Tyson  helped  Scheirer 
obtain  her  first  law  clerk  position  in  North 
Carolina.  "He  actualiy  allowed  me  to  do 
what  I  knew  I  was  capable  of  doing,  what  I 
wanted  to  do  the  whole  time.  1  only  hope  one 
day  that  I  can  help  another  UNCW  graduate 
as  he  has  helped  me."  -  Rebecca  Scherrer 

"I'm  veiy  proud  of  her  " 

-  John  M.  Tyson  75,  mentor  and  friend 

Tyson,  an  adjunct  professor  with  the  Norman  Adrian 
Wiggins  School  of  Law  at  Campbell  University,  formerly 
served  as  a  judge  with  the  N.C.  Court  of  Appeals.  He  was 
the  2006  Alumnus  of  the  Year 

Citizen  of  the  Year 

Jerry  Wilkins 

UNCW  Corporation  Board  of  Directors 
Former  chair,  UNCW  Foundation  Board 
Retired  senior  vice  president,  BB&T 

"I  can't  tell  you  how  much  I  appreciate  this 
award.  It  means  a  lot  to  my  family  and  me." 

-Jerry  Wili<ins 

A  longtime  UNCW  donor  and  volunteer, 
Wilkins  was  influential  in  helping  UNCW 
alumni  obtain  a  bank  loan  in  the  1990s  to 
refurbish  the  Wise  Alumni  House.  In  the 
community,  Wilkins  has  been  a  member 
of  the  Wilmington  Rotary  Club,  an  active 
supporter  of  the  Cape  Fear  Area  Boy 
Scouts  and  a  member  of  the  Wilmington 
Excellence  Committee.  In  2005,  the 
governor  appointed  Wilkins  to  the  USS 
NC  Battleship  Commission. 

"I  have  known  Jerry  for  40  years.  He  has 
been  a  great  contributor  to  the  Wilmington 
community  and  to  UNC  Wilmington.  He  is 
a  person  of  extremely  high  integrity.  If  Jerry 
tells  you  something,  you  can  depend  on  it. " 

-  Robert  F.  Warwick  '55 


Alumnus  of  the  Year 

Sherick  Hughes  '97 

Assistant  professor.  School  of  Education, 
University  of  Maryland,  College  Park 
M.A.,  Wake  Forest  University 
M.P.A.,  institute  of  Government, 
University  of  North  Carolina  at  Chapel  Hill 
Ph.D.,  School  of  Education,  UNC  Chapel  Hill 

"From  my  home  near  our  nation's  capital, 
I  stand  in  the  yard  and  look  out  at  the  stars 
with  my  daughter  We  see  a  star  rising  in 
the  Southeast.  When  1  come  back  here  to 
campus  and  see  all  that  this  university 
is  becoming,  I  can  now  tell  my  daughter 
that  rising  star  is  the  University  of  North 
Carolina  Wilmington."  -  Sherick  Hughes 

Hughes  is  recognized  as  a  promising 
young  leader  in  the  field  of  minority  and 
urban  education.  He  previously  taught  at 
the  University  of  Toledo.  He  has  published 
numerous  articles  related  to  cultural 
diversity  and  education  in  peer-reviewed 
publications  as  well  as  two  books,  includ- 
ing Blacfe  Hands  in  the  Biscuits  Not  in  the 
Classrooms:  Unveiling  Hope  in  a  Struggle 
for  Brown's  Promise,  the  Association  of 
Education  Services  Agencies  2007  Critics' 
Choice  Award  selection.  He  excels  despite 
numerous  challenges  caused  by  rheuma- 
toid arthritis. 

Known  among  his  UNCW  friends  as 
"Roc,"  Hughes  was  an  outgoing  student 
who  excelled  at  intramural  rugby.  He  was 
elected  Homecoming  King  his  senior  year. 
He  and  his  wife  Megan  met  at  UNCW, 
where  she  watched  him  play  basketball 
behind  Galloway  Hall. 

An  excerpt  from  Megan  Hughes'  nomina- 
tion letter: 

"While  this  is  a  letter  of  nomination,  it  is 
also  a  love  letter  and  an  expression  of  deep 
appreciation  for  a  man  who  has  faced  a 
great  challenge  and  continues  to  tackle  it 
with  humor,  energy  and,  above  all,  hope- 
fulness. It  is  a  grateful  acknowledgement 
to  UNCW  and  the  Wilmington  community 
for  bringing  us  to  the  same  space  and  time 
15  years  ago.  And  it  is  a  song  of  devotion  to 
my  husband. " 


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1  Sophomore  Michael  Barcelo  got  some  help  from  his  Delta  Chi  fraternity  brothers  as  he 
strapped  oh  his  wings  before  the  homecoming  parade  through  campus. 

2  Jerel  Stephenson  rocketed  between  a  pair  of  Dukes  as  the  Seahawks  battled  James 
Madison  University  during  the  homecoming  basketball  game.  JMU  defeated  the  'Hawks  in 
the  final  minutes  of  the  game,  79-73. 

3  Outgoing  homecoming  king  Brian  Ford  (left)  and  queen  Leigh  Stracke  (right)  are  pictured 
backstage  at  Trask  Coliseum  with  the  just-crowned  2009  king  Mick  Glassmacher  and  queen 
Erin  Albee. 

4  Physical  Graffeeti,  UNCW's  hip-hop  dance  team,  performed  at  the  1 2th  annual  Port  City  Step 
Show  in  Kenan  Auditorium,  part  of  the  2009  "Turn  Loose  Your  Teal"  homecoming  events. 

Student  groups  made  their  way  through  the  heart  of  campus  during  the  annual  homecoming 
parade. 

Photos  by  Autumn  Beam  and  Jamie  Moncnef 


Relive  the  memories  by  reviewing  the  photo  gallery  at 

www.uncw.edu/aiumni/2009homecoming.htm. 


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ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 
BOARD    OF    director: 

Board  Members 


__  urn-Walton '87 

ill '90 

Susan  Chandler  '07 

Crystal  Danford  '84 

Dru  Farrar  '73 

Enoch  Hasberry  '98 

Gayle  Hayes  Woodcock  '89 

Kandice  Kelley  '04 

Neat  Leeper  '95 

Trudy  Maus  '91,  '97M 

Sandra  McClammy  '03 

Lauren  Scott  '06 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 

Marcus  Smith  '96 

Samona  Taylor  '07 

Beth  Terry  '00 

Jason  Wheeler  '99,  •03M 

Aaron  Whitesell  '06  


iPTERS 

Cape  Fear,  Greater  Charlotte  and 
Greensboro  Areas 


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SCHOOL  AFFILIATED 
ALUMNI  GROUPS 

Cameron  School  of  Busin 


Communications  Studies 


itson  School  of  Education 


OTHER    ALUMNI    GROUPS 

African  American  Graduates 
iation 


Crew  Club 


Jim  Medlin  '52 


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www.uncw.edu/ 
alumni-update 

alumni@uncw.edu 


ALUMNOTES 


1950s 


Bob  Warwick  '55  marked  his  50lh  year 
with  the  accounting,  tax  and  business 
consulting  firm,  R5M  McGIadrey. 


1960s 


Jim  FarlOW  '66  of  The  Farlow  Group,  a 
construction  company  that  builds  homes 
in  the  Wilmington  area,  was  featured 
in  the  Nov.  14,  2008,  edition  of  Greater 
Wilmington  Business  JoumdI. 


1970s 


Jim  Harris  70  retired  in  January 
2009  after  19  years  of  service  at  UNC 
Wilmington  where  he  was  the  associate 
director  of  housing  operations.  He  was 
in  charge  of  coordinating  major  housing 
projects  on  campus  including  Interna- 
tional. Honors  and  Cornerstone  halls, 
Seahawk  Village,  Landing  and  Crossing. 

Bruce  Cavenaugh  '73  was  profiled  m 
the  May  30,  2008,  issue  of  Greater 
Wilmington  Business  Journal, 

Greg  DaltOn  74  retired  m  December 
2008  after  31  years  in  UNCWs  athletics 
department  where  he  was  senior  associate 
athletic  director  for  business  affairs. 
Dalton  oversaw  the  departments  daily 
internal  operations  and  was  sports  super- 
visor for  baseball,  mens  and  women's  golf 
and  swimming  and  di\ing 

Edgar  B.  Dickens  '74  passed  away  Nov  is, 

2007.  Sur\ivors  include  his  sister,  Janice 
Dickens  Manyak  78  of  Ellicolt  City,  Md. 

Ed  Ellis  '76  heads  up  disaster  relief 
coordination  in  seven  states  through 
the  Housing  and  Urban  Development 
Department  in  Fort  Worth,  Texas 
He  is  the  former  head  of  Liberation 
Community,  an  organization  that  helps 
people  with  limited  funds  gel  financing 
for  homes. 

Frances  Gray  Smitli  '77  received  an  Ed.  D. 

in  Higher  Education  Administration 
from  George  Washington  University  in 
May  2008.  Her  dissertation  focused  on 
"The  Perceptions  of  Universal  Design 
for  Learning  in  College  Classrooms  " 
Frances  is  a  collateral  faculty  member  at 
Virginia  Commonwealth  University  and 
a  visiting  adjunct  professor  at  GWU. 

Paul  W.  Dempsey  '78  is  the  pharmacy 

director  for  Hot  Springs  Health  Program 
in  Marshall, 

Paintings  by  Eric  Lawing  '78,  an  art 

professor  at  UNCW,  were  showcased  in 
the  exhibit  "The  Measure  of  All  Things" 
at  Cameron  Art  Museum  and  "Au 
Natural"  at  New  Elements  Gallery. 


1980s 


Skip  Watkins  '80,  'SSM  represents  Capital 
Investment  Companies  in  Crescent  State 
Bank's  Wilmington  offices. 

Alvin  D.  Davis  '81  teaches  ninth  through 
twelfth  grade  chemistry  and  physics  at 
North  Duplin  High  School  in  Mount 

Olive. 

Nancy  Bullington  Carter  '82,  a  pastel 

artist  living  in  Washington,  DC,  was 
awarded  Best  in  Show  for  an  exhibit 
juried  by  Wiltord  W.  Scott  of  the  National 
Gallery  of  Art.  Her  works  are  included  in 
collections  at  New  Elements  Gallery  in 
Wilmington.  Samples  of  her  work  can  be 
viewed  at  www.nancycarterariistcom. 


Michele  Skeele  '82  is  a  parent  sponsor  of 
the  Hendersonville  High  School  skiing 
and  snowboarding  team.  She  works  for 
the  Council  on  Aging  in  Hendersonville. 
She  was  featured  in  a  Jan.  25,  2009, 
article  on  BlueRidgeNow.com. 

Alvin  Brantley  '83  is  the  postmaster 
in  Kinston  and  teaches  postal  service 
technology  at  the  Lenoir  Community 
College. 

Deborrah  L.  Newton  '83  has  her  own  solo 
practice,  Newton  Law,  a  firm  that  concen- 
trates in  state  and  federal  criminal  trial 
and  appeal  work.  She  was  selected  for  a 
four-year  term  on  the  Criminal  Justice 
Act  panel  of  the  Fourth  Circuit  Court  of 
Appeals,  representing  indigent  criminal 
defendants  on  appeal  and  in  death 
penalty  appeals.  She  was  president  of  the 
Wake  County  Academy  of  Criminal  Trial 
Lawyers  in  2007  and  2008.  Her  daughter 
Brittany  is  a  theatre  and  history  major 
at  UNCW. 

Charles  D.  Home  '84  is  president  and 
managing  partner  for  Pittard,  Perry  & 
Crone  Inc.  and  is  responsible  for  the 
management  of  the  firm's  six  offices  in 
eastern  North  Carolina. 

Lt.  Everett  Clendenin  '85  was  promoted 

to  captain  of  the  N  C.  Highway  Patrol, 
He  is  the  patrols  media  representative 
and  oversees  the  patrol's  enforcement 
operations, 

Sabrina  Hart  '85  was  appointed 
head  of  risk  operations  in  group  risk 
management  with  Zurich  North  America 

Commercial  in  New  York. 

Darlene  Gresham  Waddell  '85  was 
appointed  to  the  N  C  Council  on 
Women,  which  advises  the  governor  and 
slate  legislature  about  education  and 
employment  of  women  in  the  state.  She 
is  the  executive  director  of  the  N,C. 
Global  TransPark  Authority  and  a 
member  of  the  National  Association  of 
Foreign  Trade  Zones. 

Cindy  Cheatham  '86  is  the  capital 

campaign  development  manager  for  the 
Lower  Cape  Fear  Hospice  Brunswick 
County  Hospice  Care  Center.  Cheatham 
owns  Shallotte  and  Souihport  Cleaners, 
a  company  that  has  received  both  the 
Brunswick  Chamber  of  Commerce  Small 
Business  of  the  Year  award  and  the  Best 
of  Brunswick  Reader's  Choice  award 

Jean  Jones  '86  was  awarded  the  Ethel  N 
Fortner  Writer  and  Community  Award 
from  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College  in 
Laurinburg  His  poetr>'  collection,  "The 
Birds  of  Djakarta""  was  published  by  St, 
Andrews  College  Press. 

Lisa  R.  Brovi/n  '88  is  the  2008-09  Teacher 
of  the  Year  at  Cerro  Gordo  Elementary 
School. 

KImberly  Kopka  Ratcliff  '88  was  crowned 
celebrity  queen  of  North  Carolina  Pecan 
Harvest  Festival  She  is  the  co-anchor  of 
Carolina  in  the  Morning  on  WECT  and 
Fox26. 

Jeffrey  J.  Cole  '89  opened  his  second 
business  in  North  Carohna,  Cole  &  Moye 
Enterprises  Inc.  It  is  an  extension  of  Cole 
&r  Skinner  Insurance  Services  which  was 
established  in  1989. 

Todd  K.  Hinson  '89  is  a  research  scientist 
doing  molecular  biology  work  with 
Athenix  Corp.,  a  agricultural  biotech 
company  in  Research  Triangle  Park,  He 
volunteers  with  the  Northern  Junior 
Athletic  Association  in  northern  Durham 
County. 


Sara  Schilling  Lipman  '89  is  the  director 

of  external  relations  for  the  College  of 
Business  at  Ohio  University. 

Christine  Alderman  Powers  '89  is  the 
2008-09  Teacher  of  the  Year  at  the 
elementary  school  at  the  Boys  and  Girls 
Home  of  North  Carolina. 


1990s 


Larry  Neal  '90  and  his  wife  Tnscina 
announce  the  birth  of  Kertsm  Deanne  on 
Oct,  1 ,  2008.  Larry  is  chief  of  museum 
services  and  education  with  the  NC. 
Transportation  Museum. 

Wendy  Cain  Sholar  '90  is  a  full-time 
instructor  in  Bladen  Community 
College's  nursing  department. 

David  C.  Rouse  '90  and  Jennifer  S, 
Holmes  were  married  July  26.  2008. 

Tammy  K.  Baggett  '91  is  the  assistant 

director  of  the  New  Hanover  County 
Public  Library 

Rita  Hollodick  Newlands  '91  and  her 
husband  Craig  announce  the  birth  of 
Logan  W  on  June  12,  2008,  They  reside 
in  Los  Angeles. 

Kelly  Greene  Petrill  '91  and  her  husband 
Scott  announce  the  birth  of  Victoria 
Ana  on  Nov  16,  2008.  They  reside  in 
Win  gale 

LaChawn  Smith  '91,  '98M  was  named 

2008  Principle  of  the  Year  at  Murray 
Middle  School. 

Britt  M.  Coleman  '92  and  Robert  T 
Sterling  were  married  June  15,  2008, 

Frederick  P.  Clingenpeel  '92,  '08M  is  the 
police  chief  m  Belhaven 

Mark  A.  Hicks  '92  and  his  wife  Nichole 
announce  the  birth  of  William  Gray  on 
Nov  26,  2008. 

Bill  McLean  '92  is  the  assistant  rowing 
coach  at  Southern  Methodist  Community 

Ken  Cots  '92  is  the  manager  of  confer- 
encing and  global  business  development 
for  the  Whitlock  Group,  an  audio 
and  video  systems  integration  firm  in 
Wilmington. 

Nevi/ell  Clark  '93  had  his  masters  thesis 
on  display  at  Arts  United  of  Davidson 
County  The  thesis,  "Proof:  A  Photo- 
graphic Study  into  John  F.  Kennedy's 
Assassination, "  was  a  multimedia  display 
questioning  whether  or  not  there  was  a 
second  gunman  involved  in  the  presi- 
dents shooting. 

Ryan  Draughn  '93  was  named  one  of 

the  Triangle  Business  Journal's  40  under 
40  winner.  Ryan  is  the  information 
technology  director  for  Lee  County 
Government. 

Rich  C.  Glenn  '93  is  assistant  vice 
president  and  commercial  banking  officer 
with  Waccamaw  Bank.  He  is  president  of 
the  Elizabelhtown-White  Lake  Chamber 
of  Commerce,  a  member  of  the  Eliza- 
bethtown  Rotary  Club  and  Bladen  We 
Care  committee,  executive  board  member 
of  the  Cape  Fear  Council  of  Boy  Scouts, 
coach  in  the  Bladen  County  Recreation 
Department  and  elder  in  Elizabeth  First 
Presbyterian  Church. 

Michael  A.  Ray  '94,  eastern  Wake 
community  executive  for  Crescent  State 
Bank,  was  named  to  the  Knightdale 
Chamber  of  Commerce  Board  of 
Directors.  He  resides  in  Wake  Forest. 


David  Smith  '94  was  promoted  to 
command  sergeant  major  of  the  1/252 
Combined  Arms  Battalion,  N.C.  Army 
National  Guard.  He  is  deploying  to  Iraq 
as  part  of  the  30th  Heavy  Brigade  Combat 
Team  in  2009. 

Matthew  J.  '95  and  Stacy  Johnson  '95 

announce  the  birth  of  Parker  Daniel  on 
May  19,  2008.  Stacy  is  the  owner  of  From 
Thyme  to  Time  Personal  Chef  Service. 

Livian  Jones  '95M  was  appointed  by 
Mayor  Bill  Saffo  to  the  Wilmington 
Housing  Authority  Board  of  Commis- 
sioners, Jones  is  a  general  contractor  and 
vice  president  of  John  S.  Clark  Co. 

Ana  Diener  Maring  '95  and  her  husband 
Greg  announce  the  birth  of  Thane 
Nainoa  on  Dec   10,  2008. 

Ryan  A.  Mueller  '95  and  his  wife  Jennifer 
announce  the  birth  of  Sophia  Rae  on 
Oct.  16,  2008  Ryan  works  in  sales  with 
Baldor  Electric,  (photo) 

Christy  L  Stanley  '95,  a  teacher  at  Pender 
Success  Academy,  is  Pender  County's 
2008-09  Teacher  of  the  Year  She  is 
pursuing  a  doctoral  degree  in  educational 
leadership  and  administration. 

Beverly  Reynolds  Turner  '95  is  the 
2008-09  Teacher  of  the  Year  for  Whileville 
City  Schools. 

Stephanie  Day  Banton  '96  and  her 

husband  Richard  announce  the  birth  of 
Jamison  Grace  on  Jan.  14,  2008.  They 
reside  in  Reston,  Va. 

Jay  Barker  '96,  the  owner  of  JEB  Realty 
was  featured  in  the  Feb  12,  2009,  issue 
of  GoDanRiver  com  for  his  purchase 
of  118-acre  Dan  River  Inc.  property  in 
Danville,  Va.,  which  he  plans  to  develop. 
He  is  also  a  part  owner  of  Piedmont  Big 
Sale  and  Kannenberg,  Barker,  Hale  & 
Cotton. 

Ashley  G.  Brown  '96  and  SarahJ,  Kuster 
were  married  July  26,  2008. 

Bobby  Deskins  '96  received  the  American 

Meteorological  Society's  designation  of 
certified  broadcast  meteorologist.  He  has 
been  with  WCTI-TV  12  since  February 
2003. 

Kristin  A.  Kluga  '96  and  Matthew  P  Kluga 
were  married  May  31,  2008.  She  is  a 
technical  writer  and  communications 
specialist  with  Richard  J.  Princinsky  & 
Associates  Inc, 

Kimberly  J.  Lund-Jones  '96  and  her 
husband  Ronnie  are  moving  to  Japan 
where  they  will  live  for  the  next  three 
years. 

Luther  R.  '96  and  Michelle  Keener 
Midgette  '95  announce  the  birth  of  Zoe 
Grace  on  July  3.  2008.  (photo) 

Steven  J.  Antini  '97  and  Amy  Marie 
Olson  were  married  Aug.  9,  2008,  Steven 
is  legal  counsel  for  Glenport  Inc,  in 
Raleigh 

Colin  D.  Beaton  '97  is  the  co-author  of 

Night  Fighters,-  Luftwaffe  and  RAF  Air 
Combat  Over  Europe:  1939-1945  with 
Anne-Marie  Lewis,  published  by  the  U.S. 
Naval  Institute  Press.  Colin  teaches  at  the 
American  Military  University. 

Wesley  E.  '94  and  Pamela  Sanderson 

Hinson  '97  announce  the  birth  of  twins, 
Zachary  Glenn  and  Allison  Grace,  on 
Oct.  23.  2008.  (photo) 


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Steffe  and  Barbieh 


John  '97  and  Brandy  Casanova  Metzger  '97 

announce  ihe  birth  of  Hale>'  Ann  on 
Sepi  23.  2008,  Brandy  is  an  academi- 
cally or  intelligently  gifted  teacher  with 
New  Hanover  County  Schools. 

Jeff  Wetmore  '97  was  promoted  to  \nce 
president  for  commercial  lending  at 
Community  Bank  of  Rowan,  He  is  a 
Habitat  for  Humanity  board  member 
and  is  active  with  the  United  Way  and 
chamber  of  commerce 

Jennifer  Rogers  Anderson  '98  and  her 

husband  Josh  announce  the  birth  of 
Fmley  Rogers  on  Oct.  27,  2008,  Jennifer 
is  a  clinical  research  associated  with  PPD 
Inc  m  Wilmington   (photo) 

Matthew  K.  Barker  '98  is  director  of 
marketing  for  TeleHealth  Services  Inc. 
in  Raleigh, 

Stephanie  Parker  Bass  '98  and  her 

husband  Deleon  announce  the  birth  of 
Cavdcn  Lane  on  Sept.  9,  2008,  (photo) 

G.  Keane  '98  and  Alison  Setzer  Bellamy 

'05M  announce  the  birth  of  Halley 
Eve  on  Nov  29.  2007.  Alison  is  a  first 
grade  teacher  in  New  Hanover  County 
Schools,  and  Keane  is  an  inventor)' 
manager  with  Southport  Boaiworks. 
f  photo) 

Alison  P.  Bennett  '98  passed  away  Nov.  4. 
2008.  She  was  founder  and  co-owner  of 
Sunset  Construction  Corporation  Inc 

Bradley  G.  Buchanan  '98  and  Mmdy  Lea 

Garden  ucrc  married  June  7,  2008, 

John  T.  Edwards  '98  and  Tracie  L. 
Hopper  were  married  June  14,  2008. 
lohn  IS  emplo\'ed  by  the  Department  of 
Homeland  Security  in  Roswell,  N,M 

Kimberly  G.  Gibson  '98  and  Jason  B. 

Brock  '02  uiic  married  Aug    2,  2008 
Kimberly  is  a  second  grade  teacher  at 
Benson  Elcmeniar)  School,  and  Jason 
IS  the  general  manager  of  Carlic  Cs 
in  Benson 

Latisha  T.  Petteway  '98  received  a 

bronze  medal  for  commendable  serve 
Irom  the  tnvironmenial  Protection 
Agency  Laiisha  is  a  public  affairs 
specialist  at  EPA  headquarters  in 
Alexandria.  \'.i 

Michelle  L  Poole  '98  reicivcd  a  Master 
of  Arts  degree  in  educational  ps\choIogv. 
measurcmeni  and  evaluation  from 
L'NC-Chapcl  Hill  in  Pe^enibcr  2008 
She  and  her  husband,  Ryan  D.  Fleek  '97, 
reside  in  Ditrham 

Mary  E,  Stalllngs  '98  and  Johnnie  A. 

Pippen.  Jr.  '97  were  marned  Sept    20. 
200K 


Carin  Z.  Faulkner  '99,  '08M  is  the  town 

clerk  for  North  Topsail  Beach   A  lecturer 
at  H.  Laviiy  Siouit  Community  College  in 
the  British  X'lrgin  Islands  and  now  on  study 
leave.  Cassander  O'Neal  '99  was  awarded 
a  diploma  in  university  teaching  from  the 
University  of  New  Brunswick-Saini  John 
in  Canada,  Cassander  is  pursuing  a  Ph-D. 
in  marine  bioIog>-  with  a  concentration  in 
ecotoxicology  and  pollution.  Her  project  is 
focusing  on  tributyltin.  a  biocide  found  in 
anti-fouling  paint  to  deter  algae,  barnacles 
and  other  organisms  from  settling  on  the 
bottom  of  boats 

Jill  Raspet  '99  of  the  Wilmington  office 
of  Smith  Moore  Leathenvood,  LLP.  was 
certified  as  a  specialist  in  estate  planning 
and  probate  law,  Jill's  other  professional 
affiliations  include:  chair  of  the  Estate 
Administration  Manual  Committee.  Estate 
Planning  and  Fiduciar>-  Law  Section  of 
the  North  Carolina  Bar  .\ssociation,  and 
member  of  New  Hanover  County  Estate 
Planning  Council. 


2000s 


Justin  C.  Barber  '00  and  Cnstina  M, 
Muirhead  announce  the  birth  of  Maxwell 
Juhan  on  June  25.  2008.  Justin  is  a 
senior  investment  specialist  at  Obelisk 
International. 

Jessica  Marshall  Bradley  '00  is  the 

executive  director  of  the  ASCEND 
Foundation 

Brian  Cox  '00  is  managing  director  of  the 
Carolina  Condrey  Group's  district  office  in 
Wilmington  as  part  of  the  Northwestern 
Mutual  Financial  Network  ser\-ing  eastern 
North  Carolina. 

David  C.  Davis  'GO  and  Enn  M,  Sowell  were 
marned  Nov  1,  2008  David  is  the  sales 
manager  at  East  Carolina  Chr\-sler  Dodge. 

Matt  Davis  '00  is  the  owner  Discount 
Quality  Furniture  in  Thomas\il!e.  He  was 
featured  in  the  June  29,  2008.  issue  of  the 
Wmslon-Salcm  Jounial 

David  M.  '00  and  Jennifer  Owens 
Durham  '00  announce  the  birth  of  Luke 
Christopher  on  June  26.  2008.  They 
reside  in  Burlington. 

Benjamin  R.  Hall  '00  was  named  Stokes 
County  2009  Wachovia  Principal  of 
the  Year,  Russell  is  a  principal  at  Nancy 
Reynolds  Elementary  School. 

Shannon  Kinser  '00  was  named  as  one 
of  the  top  "Under  40"  workers  in  south- 
eastern N'irginia  by  the  Hampton  Roads 
magazine  Inside  Business  Kinser  is  the 
president  of  the  Currituck  Chamber  of 
Commerce  in  Currituck  County,  N.C. 

Jennifer  Patterson  Mickey  '00  and  her 

husband  Charlie  .innouncc  the  birth  of 
Addison  Grace  on  |uK  2t.  2008 

Erica  Peedin  '00  and  Kristopher  Cottle  '07 

were  married  .^pnl  12.  2008  Erica  is  vice 
president  of  production  and  Knstopher 
is  ihe  life  and  financial  director:  both 
work  for  Shcally  Insurance  Group  in 
Wilmington 

Laura  J.  Grimes  '01  and  Ryan  W  Holland 
were  m.uiied  scpt  20.  2008 

Daniel  Guthery  '01  and  Melissa  Volpini 
were  married  May  20,  200^  Thcy  hvc  in 
Charlotte  where  Daniel  is  employed  by 
Eastern  Industrial  Supplies  Inc, 

Tara  Biddy  Klllian  '01  and  her  husband 
Gordon  announce  the  birth  of  Savannah 
Rac  on  Feb,  0,  2008  A  teacher  with 
Ncwton-Conovcr  City  Schools.  Tara 
received  National  Board  Certification 


Jillian  DeSamo  Kristick  '01  and  her 

husband  Ke\  in  announces  the  binh  of 
Lilly  Elizabeth  on  Aug,  6,  2008. 

Adam  Murray  '01 ,  interim  dean  of 
university  libraries  at  Murray  State 
University,  was  selected  to  participate 
in  the  Amencan  Library'  .\5sociauon's 
Emerging  Leaders  Program  for  2009. 

Greg  '01  and  Leslie  Grimes  Parr  '00 

announce  the  birth  of  Brayden  on 
Oct   13.2008. 

Karen  Harney  Saint-Lot  '01  is  the  broker- 
in-charge  and  manager  of  the  Real  Estate 
Owned  Department  of  Benham  Real 
Estate  Group  in  Wilmington. 

Dahlia  T.  Sullins  '01  and  Tony  C.  Morris 

'00  were  married  Oct    18.  2008   iphoto) 

Andrew/  Abbott  '02  exhibited  his  artwork 
during  February  2009  in  the  Lemarche 
Lounge  of  Smith  Union  ai  Bowdoin 

College 

Stephanie  Brooks  '02  and  Jason  P 

Hawver  were  married  March  29.  2008. 
They  reside  in  Denton,  Texas. 

Anna  C.  Clark  '02  and  Ryan  C.  Murphy 
were  married  Sept.  27.  2008, 

John  C.  Clark  '02  and  Shannon  R. 
Williams  were  marned  Oct,  18.  2008. 

Lindsay  A.  Craig  '02  and  Derek  s. 

Hanelme  were  maniedjuly  19.  2008. 
Lindsay  is  employed  by  Lincoln  Count)' 
Department  of  Social  Ser\ices. 

Marc  Crispell  '02  is  the  owner  of 
Priddybovs  Sandwich  Grill  in  the 
University  Landing,  Wilmington,  and 
Crispe  Management  Inc,  He  was  profiled 
in  the  Nov  14.  2008.  issue  of  Greater 
WTIniingfon  Business  Journal. 

Brandon  Hills  '02  is  the  national  sales 
and  marketing  coordinator  for 
Learfield  Sports 

Julie  Patterson  Landen  '02  and  her 

husband  Chad  announce  the  birth  of 
Taylor  Elizabeth  on  April  12.  2008. 

Matthewf  Leonard  '02  joined  the  Rotary- 
Club  of  St,  Coix  Mid-Isle  in  the  U.S. 
\irgin  Islands  and  volunteered  to  help 
rebuild  a  kitchen  in  the  local  boys  and 
girls  club  on  St,  Croix. 

Justin  Lovich  '02  works  m  the  workers" 
compensation  group  of  Bums.  White  & 
Hickton.  LLC  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa  He  also 
provides  pro  bono  senices  to  Chnsiian 
Legal  Aid  of  Pittsburgh  and  is  a  member 
of  the  .\mcncan  Inns  of  Court. 

Amy  W.  Norwood  '02  and  Donald  1 
Roush  were  married  .August  23,  2008 
Amy  IS  a  newborn  critical  care  nurse  at 
the  NC  Children's  Hospii.il 

Meghan  Steffe  "02  and  Alan  Barbieri  "02 

were  married  July  19.  2008.  Meghan  is  a 
sales  representative  with  Forest  Pharma* 
ceuticals,  and  .Alan  works  is  a  temtory 
manager  with  Tulsa  Dental   Thev  reside 
in  Hoboken.  N  J    i,pholo^ 

Zachary  S.  Crispin  "03  passed  away  m 
April  2008 

Tate  Johnson  '03,  '06M  was  appointed  by 
Governor  Bevcrh  Perdue  as  the  Eastern 
North  Carolina  director  for  the  governor's 
office  in  New  Bern 

Tom  O'Neill  '03  is  vice  president  of 
niarkennp  lor  Gateway  Reality  & 
Management 

Matthew  G.  '03  .tnd  Tosha  Burchette 

Willard  '03  announce  the  birth  of  Brody 
Gra>sononOtt   18,2008  Matthew  is  an 
outside  salesman  with  Pro  Build 


ALUMNOTES 


Anna  E.  Wrenn  '03  and  Michael  D.  Bruton 
were  married  Oct.  U,  2008-  Anna  is  a 
registered  dental  hygienisi  at  the  Marine 
Corps  Air  Station  in  Beaufort 

Leah  Brubak  Benolken  '04  and  her 

husband  Joel  announce  the  birth  of  Isabel 
Hope  on  July  8,  2008- 

Kristin  Brigner  '04  is  superintendent  of 
Raven  Rock  State  Park  in  Harnett  County, 
She  is  a  certified  environmental  educator 
and  holds  intermediate  law  enforcement 
certification. 

Sharon  Edelstein  '04  and  David  Massey  '06 

were  married  May  31,  2008-  Sharon  is  a 
special  acti\ities  instructor  at  the  N.C. 
Aquarium  at  Fort  Fisher,  (photo) 

Tracey  Boone  Grisham  '04  is  pursuing  a 
Master  of  Arts  degree  in  teaching  for  early 
childhood  and  elementary  education  at 
Oregon  State  University. 

Gina  Evans  Gore  '04,  a  fifth  grade  teacher 
at  Union  Elementary'  School,  was  named 
the  W'almart  Teacher  of  the  Year. 

Gray  C.  Hagier  '04  and  Richard  B. 
Moore  '99  were  married  July  26,  2008. 
Gray,  an  alcohol  drug  counselor  with 
the  Aiken  Center,  earned  a  Master  of 
Education  degree  from  UNC-Chapel  Hill 
in  August  2008.  Richard  is  a  cost  analyst 
at  the  Department  of  Energy's  Savannah 
River  Site, 

Ryan  M.  Hohman  '04  received  a  juris 
doctorate  from  Georgetown  University 
Law  Center  in  Washington,  DC.  He  also 
has  a  Master  of  Public  Administration 
degree  from  Harvard  University's  John  F 
Kennedy  School  of  Government. 

Lisa  Phillips  '04  and  Carter  Derrick  '04 

were  married  May  16,  2008,  Lisa  is  a 
registered  nurse  in  the  labor  and  delivery 
section  of  Moses  Cone  Health  System 
Carter  works  with  East  Coast  Lumber 
Company.  They  live  in  Greensboro 

Courtney  Ross  Lewis  '04  is  the  marketing 

coordinator  for  Bobbit  Design  Build  in 
Raleigh 

Crystal  Nutly  '04  is  pursuing  a  Master  of 
Business  Administration  degree  at  NC 

State  University.  She  is  an  accountant 
with  the  North  Carolina  Department  of 
Health  and  Human  Services,  Division  of 
Vocational  Rehabilitation. 

Amanda  E.  Simmons  '04  and  Tyson 

D,  Harton  were  married  June  7,  2008. 
Amanda  is  the  manager  of  marketing  for 
Hoffman  &  Hoffman  Inc.  (photo) 

Megan  G.  Stanley  '04  and  James  G.  Kesler 
were  married  Sept.  6,  2008, 

Kara  B.  Still  '04M  won  an  award  of  merit 
from  the  Indie  Film  Fest  for  her  film 

Allarcd. 

Jo  Anne  Blank  '05  and  Robert  K  Parker 
were  married  Sept.  6,  2008. 

Logan  E.  Bradshaw  '05  and  Matthew  r. 

Sullivan  were  married  Sept.  20,  2008. 

Kimberly  R.  Bolen  '05,  a  licensed  psycho- 
logical associate,  is  employed  by  Anchor 
Psychological  &  Counseling  Services. 

Michelle  L.  Dills  '05  is  the  governmental 
affairs  reporter  for  the  Kemersville  News. 

Valerie  Dryka  '05  is  the  founder  of  Mr. 
&  Mrs.  Green  Clean,  a  new  eco-friendly 
cleaning  service  business  in  Wilmingion. 

Sonya  N.  EdenS  '05  and  Emer>'  D  Smith 
were  married  June  28,  2008. 

At  the  International  Free  Diving 

competition  in  Egypt,  Ashley  Futral  '05, 

a  member  of  the  American  Women's  Free 


Diving  Team,  set  a  personal  best  depth 
record  for  breath  hold  diving  to  55  meters 
(181  feet).  She  also  completed  in  a  breath 
holding  underwater  distance  event- 
Ryan  G.  HJIsinger  '05  and  Keri  L-  Morgan 
were  married  Sept.  20,  2008. 

Benjamin  A.  Howell  '05  and  Jamie  d, 

Peele  were  married  Nov.  8,  2008. 

Stephanie  B.  Humphrey  '05  and  Joseph 

M.  McGarr\'  were  married  Aug.  15,  2008, 

Bryn  McSwain  '05  is  the  head  boys' 
basketball  coach  at  Ashley  High  School 
in  Wilmington, 

Ashley  Breedlove  Naleimaile  '05  and  her 

husband  Randy  announce  the  birth  of 
Christian  Keah'i  on  July  30,  2008,  Ashley 
is  the  deputy  clerk  in  the  Administrative 
Office  of  the  Courts  in  Wilmington- 
Beth  Reed  '05  is  a  market  development 
assistant  for  Digital  Svvitching  Systems. 
LLC  in  Raleigh, 

Carey  Disney  Ricks  '05  is  the  pubhc 

relations/public  information  officer  for 
Cape  Fear  Public  Utility  Authority. 

Sandra  latum  Matus'05  and  her  husband 
announce  the  birth  of  Caleb  on  Oct,  9, 
2008,  (photo) 

Matthew  TulliS  '05M  is  an  assistant 
professor  at  the  Ashland  University 
College  of  Arts  and  Sciences, 

Logan  E.  Bradshaw  '06  and  Matthew  r. 
Sullivan  were  married  Sept  20,  2008. 

Kasi  Thornton  Brooks  '06  and  her 

husband  Matthew  announce  the  birth  of 
Wyatt  Xavier  on  June  25,  2008 

Kimberly  Dunevant  '06  and  Joseph  Steppe 

were  married  Sept,  6.  2008,  (photo) 

Kristin  Krupa  '06  and  Jason  Bumette  were 
married  July  7,  2008.  Kristin  is  a  teacher 
with  the  Wake  County  Public  Schools. 

June  C.  Cheatham  '06  and  Colby  A. 
Beamer  '06  were  married  Nov.  15, 
2008-  June  is  an  aesthetician  and  laser 
technician  at  Wilmington  Plastic  Surger)\ 
and  Colby  is  a  physical  education  teacher 
with  New  Hanover  County  Schools 

Justine  Hammer  '06  and  William  B. 

Clark  '06  were  married  Aug  8,  2008 
Justine  works  as  an  education  support 
specialist  at  Central  Elementar>'  School 
in  Fluvanna  County,  Va  ,  and  William  is 
an  accounts  manager  at  Venturi  Staffing 
in  Charlottesville,  \'a. 

Douglas  S.  Cutting  Jr.  '06M  and  Virginia 
A.  Nichole  were  married  Nov  15,  2008- 
Douglas  is  employed  by  Grubb  &  Ellis/ 
Wilson  Kibler,  a  timber,  farm  and  recre- 
ational land  sales  firm. 

Tammie  Haynes  Grady  '06  is  enrolled 

in  Program  Development  in  Family  Life 
Education  through  NC  State  University's 
distance  learning  graduate  studies.  Her 
goal  is  to  enroll  in  the  human  development 
and  family  studies  master's  program. 

Amber  Grogan  Hacker  '06  who  works  for 

Interfaith  Youth  Core  was  a  guest  writer 
on  the  Washington  Post  Web  site's  "On 
Faith"  section. 

T.  Dean  Heath  Jr.  '06  and  Carolyn 
Weaver  were  married  Oct.  4,  2008. 
Heath  is  a  student  recruiter  at  Cape  Fear 
Community  College. 

Nancy  E.  Jones  '06  and  James  D. 

Harder  '06  were  married  July  12,  2008. 

Jenny  Leeds  '06  was  named  2008  Teacher 
of  the  Year  at  Ogden  Elementary  School. 


Robert  D.  Mendleta  '06  is  the  creator  of 

the  Carolina  Wake  Series  Tour,  a  compe- 
tition for  wake  boarders  of  all  levels- 

Shannon  Modia  '06M,  a  research  associate 
in  the  Delaware  Biotechnology  Institute's 
Bio-Imaging  Center,  was  honored  with 
the  Microscopy  Society  of  American's 
Professional  Technical  Staff  Award  for  her 
study  of  viruses  in  marine  ecosystems 
using  a  scanning  electron  microscope. 

Lindsay  V.  Motfitt  '06  and  John  C-  Dunn 
were  married  July  12,  2008. 

Matthew  B.  Vaughan  '06  and  Carroll  E, 

Jones  were  married  August  16,  2008 
Matthew  is  employed  by  MMI  Associates 
Inc.,  a  public  relations  firm  in  Raleigh, 

Virginia  M.  Bush  '07  and  Jonathan  A. 

Ferguson  '06  were  married  Sept.  20,  2008, 

Carver  Carr  '07  and  Christopher  Wilson  '07 
were  married  Oct.  11,  2008- 

Nevin  Carr  '07M  is  one  of  the  owners 
of  Arrowhead  Energy  Corporation,  a 
Wilmington  company  that  installs 
residential  and  commercial  solar 
electric  systems- 
Brian  Chandler  '07  is  a  Web  site  designer 
and  programmer  with  WordwrightWeb. 

Philip  R.  Christmas  '07  and  Tncia  L,  Hine 
were  marriedjune  21.  2008,  Philip  is 
employed  at  Triangle  Rent-A-Car. 

Gray  '07M  and  Olivia  Reed  Dale  ■07M 

announce  the  birth  of  Lake  Reed  on 
July  18,  2008.  Olivia  is  a  senior  research 
and  development  molecular  biologist  at 
the  University  of  Mississippi,  and  Gray 
is  the  director  of  development  with  the 
Oxford  Lafayette  Humane  Society- 
Carol  Davis  '07  is  a  human  resources 
coordinator  with  McKim  and  Creed, 

Britney  A.  Eldridge  '07  and  Bradley  b 
Knighton  were  married  Sept.  13,  2008. 

Melissa  J.  Costin  '07  was  named  the 
2008-09  Wachovia  Assistant  Prmcipal 
of  the  Year.  She  works  at  South  Caldwell 
High  School. 

Colbey  Garrison  '07  is  the  subject  of  a 
year-long  profile  of  the  experiences  of  a 
new  teacher  featured  in  the  Wilmington 
Star-News.  Garrison  works  at  Freeman 
School  of  Engineering. 

Sarah  Grimm  '07  and  her  husband  Brian 
announce  the  birth  of  Hawk  Daniel  on 
Sept   3,  2008.  (photo) 

Justine  D.  Hammer  '07  and  Wilham  b 

Clark  were  married  Aug  8,  2008. 

Shawna  J.  Keeney  '07  spent  part  of 

August  in  Denmark,  working  with 
Crossing  Borders,  a  nonprofit  nongovern- 
mental organisation  that  tries  to  promote 
international  understanding  She  also 
helped  Palestinian,  Israeli  and  Jordanian 
students  launch  a  magazine. 

Brea  E.  Martin  '07  and  Kevin  L  Kelly  '01 

were  married  Nov.  8,  2008  Brea  teaches 
at  College  Park  Elementary  School,  and 
Kevin  is  employed  by  Mayer  Electric 
Supply  Company. 

Niei  Brooks  '08M  is  the  manager  of  parks 
and  environmental  programs  in  Leland. 

2nd  Lt  Erika  M.  Hanson  '08  graduated 
in  August  2008  as  a  member  of  the  50th 
class  of  the  NC,  Army  National  Guard 
Officer  Candidate  School,  She  will  be 
deploying  to  Iraq  in  April  2009  for  a 
second  tour 


Carie  Hett  '08  volunteers  at  the  YWCA 
documenting  the  diversity  of  trees,  ferns 
and  vines  found  in  the  nine  acres  of 
forest  and  wetlands  behind  the  complex. 
She  is  building  a  creative  teaching  tool 
for  the  YWCAs  environmental  educators 
and  the  children  at  the  camp. 

Nikki  E.  Lamb  '08  and  Justin  A. 

Dellinger  '08  were  married  July  19,  2008. 
Nikki  is  a  special  education  teacher  at 
Auburn  High  School,  and  Justin  is  a 
graduate  student  and  teacher's  assistant 
at  Auburn  University 

Heather  L.  Parks  '08  and  lan  K,  Hollmgs- 

worth  were  married  Aug  30,  2008, 

Bret  T.  Patterson  '08  is  a  commercial 
line  sales  executive  for  the  Jacksonville 
branch  of  SIA  Group,  a  full-service 
insurance  agency. 

Lesley  L.  Potter  '08  and  Jody  T.  Deaton 

'09  were  married  June  14,  2008.  Leslie 
is  employed  by  New  Hanover  County 

Schools. 

Kathryn  A.  Snell  '08  and  Christopher  E. 

Swanson  '08  were  married  May  31,  2008. 

Mona  Vance  '08M  was  awarded  the 
Glover  Moore  Prize  by  the  Mississippi 
Historical  Society  for  her  thesis  "Fighting 
the  Wave  of  Change:  Cultural  Transfor- 
mation and  Coeducation  at  Mississippi 
University  for  Women,  1884-1982,"  The 
prize  recognizes  the  best  masters  thesis 
on  a  topic  in  Mississippi  history  or 
biography  completed  the  previous  year. 
Mona  is  the  archivist  at  Columbus- 
Lowndes  Public  Library  in  Columbus,  Miss. 

Kirsten  R.  Ward  '08  and  Michael  K. 

Paschal  '07  were  married  Aug.  15,  2008. 

Christopher  R.  Williams  '08  and  Cassie 
A.  Beamon  were  married  Aug.  2, 
Christopher  is  the  assistant  manager  at 
Southern  Finance  in  Conway,  S.C. 


Friends 


John  Nasuti,  an  associate  professor  for 
the  Department  of  Social  Work  at  UNCW, 
died  at  age  61  on  Dec.  31,  2008,  He  was  a 
faculty  member  for  16  years 

Pat  Hingle,  an  actor  as  well  as  a  mentor 
to  UNCW  students,  faculty  and  staff 
in  the  theatre  and  film  studies  depart- 
ments, died  at  age  84  on  Jan.  3,  2009, 
His  life  work  included  numerous 
movies,  television  shows  and  Broadway 
plays.  Hingle  founded  the  Pat  Hingle 
Theatre  Guest  Artist  Fund,  a  program 
that  allows  UNCW  students  to  interact 
with  actors  and  professionals  visiting 
the  Wilmington  area. 


Hingle 


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There  aren't  vtry  many  families  with  ties 
to  UNC  Wilmington  who  can  keep  up 
with  the  Joneses  of  Kenansville. 

Since  the  early  1970s,  13  family  members 
covering  three  generations  have  attended 
or  graduated  from  UNCW. 

Cora  Jones,  the  eldest  sister,  was  the  first 
to  brand  herself  as  a  Seahawk,  graduating 
in  1974  with  a  bachelor's  degree  in 
education.  It  was  Cora  who  sparked 
younger  brother  Mike's  initial  interest  in 
UNCW'.  Although  the  university  consisted 
of  just  three  buildings,  he  developed  a 
love  for  the  campus  while  visiting  his 
sister  one  thai  inspired  him  to  live  on 
campus  all  four  years  he  was  enrolled. 

"1  enjoyed  watching  the  campus  evolve, 
knowing  that  this  university  was  going 
places, "  Mike  said,  who  graduated  in 
1990  with  a  degree  in  finance. 

He  credited  the  lime  he  spent  at  UNCW 
to  advancing  many  things  including  his 
social  skills.  "I  was  able  to  meet  people 
from  different  backgroinids.  teaching  me 
to  undersland  peoples  diflcrcnl  pomts  of 
view  and  diverse  cultures, "  he  said. 


When  Mike  graduated,  the  family  turned 
out  for  the  ceremony  and  was  featured 
in  the  VV'il?ni?igto?i  Slar-Ncws.  \\'hen  asked 
what  secret  she  had  to  getting  her  children 
to  attend  college,  mother  Sarah  Jones  said 
she  exerted  no  extra  pressure  on  them, 
but  did  let  them  know  she  wanted  them 
to  achieve  more  than  she  had. 

"We  were  all  fortunate  to  have  the 
support  of  our  mother  Sarah  Faison 
Jones,  who  raised  us  on  a  seamstress's 
salar\-  after  our  parents  separated.  She 
was  truly  the  inspiration  behind  us  all, " 
Mike  said. 

She  can  definitelv  be  proud  of  Mike. 

He  went  on  to  earn  an  M.B.A.  at 
Fayetteville  State  University  and  aJ.D. 
from  N.C.  Central  University,  and  he 
completed  the  executive  education 
program  a(  Harvard  University  He  is 
now  the  associate  counsel  on  the 
corporate  law  team  at  Blue  Cross  and 
Blue  Shield  of  North  Carolina,  practicing 
in  the  areas  of  employment  law,  nonprofit 
law,  construction  law  and  providing  legal 
support  and  assistance  to  the  diversity 
office  at  Blue  Cross. 


"1  believe  that  the  workforce  today  requires 
more  interaction  from  people  of  diverse 
cultures,  beliefs  and  backgrounds  than 
ever  before.  The  success  of  anv  business 
requires  a  diverse  pool  of  talent  that  can 
bring  new  ideas,  perspectives  and  \iews  to 
the  workplace,"  he  said. 

Supporting  diversity  efforts  is  not  the  only 
place  his  voice  can  be  heard. 

A  member  of  the  UNCW  gospel  choir.  Mike 
also  has  sung  with  the  Boston  Communit\' 
Choir,  the  Boston  Pops  Gospel  Choir  and 
the  New  England  Conser\'ator\'  Millennium 
Choir.  This  gave  him  the  opportunitv  to 
perform  with  some  of  the  music  industry's 
top  talents  such  as  Mariah  Carey.  Jennifer 
Holiday,  Richard  Smallwood.  Donald 
Lawrence.  Mar\-in  Winans  and  Willie 
Nelson.  He  even  performed  the  National 
.•\nthcm  at  a  Boston  Celtics  game. 

Mike  urges  students  not  to  gel  discouraged 
if  iheir  first  job  after  graduation  is  not  the 
field  they  had  chosen  originally. 

"Finding  the  career  that  you  love  and  are 
passionate  about  is  a  process  that  takes  time. 
So  until  you  find  the  right  path  for  you, 

enjov  ihc  journcv,"  said  Mike. 


Cora  E.  Jones  '74  went  on  to  earn  three  Master 
of  Arts  degrees  from  Fayetteville  State  University. 
She  is  a  retired  Pender  County  School  administrator. 
Her  daughter,  Malaika  N.  Jones-Wright  '95,  is 
a  community  service  coordinator  for  the  N.C. 
Department  of  Community  Corrections. 

Thomasa  Jones  Hall  Mathis  '92  is  a  general  math 
and  Algebra  I  teacher  at  Eastern  Wayne  Middle 
School  in  Goldsboro.  She  also  teaches  pre- 
curriculum  education  of  mathematics  at  Wayne 
Community  College. 

Tina  E.  Jones  '88  works  as  a  site  director  for 
Neuse  Enterprises/Omega  in  Wallace,  an  adult 
development  and  vocational  training  program. 

Carol  Jones  Wilson  (not  pictured)  attended  UNCW 
from  1985-86  before  transferring  to  UNC  Chapel 
Hill  and  earning  a  B.A.  in  economics.  She  earned 
her  J.D.  in  1 994  from  North  Carolina  Central 
University.  She  is  district  court  judge  in  the  4th 
Judicial  District,  w/hich  includes  Duplin,  Jones, 
Onslow  and  Sampson  counties. 


Stanley  F.  Jones  '99  earned  an  M.B.A.  from 
Campbell  University  and  is  a  project  cost  analyst  at 
PPD  in  Wilmington.  His  wife,  Erica  Smith  Jones  '96, 
Is  a  project  manager  for  PPD. 

Daryl  L.  Jones  '93  is  a  sales  management  consultant 
for  BB&T  in  Wilmington.  He  is  pursuing  a  master's 
degree  in  Christian  education.  His  wife,  Mary  Louise 
Faison  Jones  '93,  Is  a  recreation  specialist  with  the 
City  of  Wilmington. 

Gienda  Wallace  Collins  '94  is  the  service  coordinator 
for  Children's  Development  Services  in  Greensboro. 

Mike  Jones  graduated  in  1990  with  a  degree  in 
finance.  He  earned  an  M.B.A.  at  Fayetteville  State 
University  and  a  J.D.  from  N.C.  Central  University 
and  completed  the  executive  education  program  at 
Harvard  University.  He  is  now  the  associate  counsel 
on  the  corporate  law  team  at  Blue  Cross  and  Blue 
Shield  of  North  Carolina. 

Sarah  Faison  Jones  is  "the  inspiration"  behind  the 
Jones'  family's  success. 


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WilmingluM  mulal  sculptor  Dumay  Gorham  works  on  his  latest  piece,  a  copper  Seahawk  that  will  soar  in  front  ot  Hoggard  Hall  on  the  University  of  North 
Carolina  Wilmington  campus.  The  sculpture,  with  a  nearly  20-foot  wingspan,  is  believed  to  be  the  world's  largest  Seahawk.  or  osprey.  sculpture.  Gorham 
is  the  son  o(  Wilmington  College  alumni,  Louise  '59  and  Dumay  Gorham  '58  and  the  husband  of  Megan  Gorham  '06M  who  is  a  development 
director  in  the  UNCW  Division  for  University  Advancement.  The  sculpture  is  a  personal  gift  to  UNCW  from  Charlotte  philanthropist  Irwin  "Ike"  Belk. 
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Fall  2009 

Volume  19.  Number  3 


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TRANSFORMING  LIVES 
One  imcmational  experience 
at  a  lime 

FEEDING  THE  INSANITY 
CSB  bridges  the 
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2-11  CAMPUS  DIGEST 

20-21  GIVING  MATTERS 

22-23  ALUMNI  NEWS 

24-27  ALUMNOTES 


On  the  cover 

This  group  from  UNCW  traveled  to 
India  in  May  to  study  development 
and  globallzat)on.  Pictured  in 
front  of  Belur  Temple  in  Hassan. 
Kamataka.  are  (back  row)  Bryan 
Braswell.  professor  Paige  Tan. 
Allison  McMurry  and  Charles 
Detoma:  (middle  row)  Holly  Howell. 
Autumn  Beam.  Cheryl  Lowda  and 
Adnenne  McTigue:  (front  nght) 

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I  want  to  begin  by  thanking  all  of  you  for  tlie  extraordinary  support  you  generously  give 
to  UNCW.  Alumni  and  friends  serve  as  student  mentors,  board  members  and  campus 
volunteers.  You  attend  athletic  events,  alumni  celebrations,  arts  exhibits,  lectures  and  more. 
Your  achievements  reflect  on  UNCW,  and  we're  proud  to  have  you  represent  the  university 
within  your  communities. 


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In  2008-09,  donors  like  you  provided  UNCW  with  $7  million  in  gifts,  despite  the  most  difficult 
national  economy  in  decades.  Total  gift  commitments  to  the  university  exceeded  $14  million, 
an  8  percent  increase  over  the  previous  fiscal  year.  Thank  you  for  the  many  ways  in  which 
you  show  us  how  much  you  care  about  UNCW.  We  are  grateful  for  your  commitment  to  the 
university,  and  we  need  your  ongoing  support,  now  more  than  ever  before. 


Last  fiscal  year,  the  university  was  required  to  return  $12.3  million  dollars  of  its  state 
appropriations  to  Raleigh.  This  fiscal  year,  UNCW's  total  budget  reduction  exceeds  $10  million. 
Add  to  that  the  financial  markets'  weak  performance,  which  decreased  our  total  endowment 
by  close  to  14.5  percent.  As  bad  as  that  sounds,  it  could  have  been  much  worse.  Endowment 
losses  at  universities  across  the  nation  ranged  from  20  to  30  percent. 

Times  like  these  reveal  a  community's  true  character,  and  I'm  so  very  proud  to  tell  you  that 
UNCW  is  rising  to  the  challenge.  These  obstacles  won't  hold  us  down,  because,  like  our 
beloved  Seahawk,  we  simply  must  soar,  as  the  news  and  features  in  this  issue  of  UNCW 
Magazine  clearly  indicate. 


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UNCW  excels  through  the  achievements  of  our  students  (p.  4),  student-athletes  (p.  11); 
faculty  and  staff  (p.  6-9)  and  alumni  (p.  25-31).  Our  marine  science  research  programs  continue 
to  receive  remarkable  federal  support  (p.  9).  Innovative  outreach  efforts  by  the  Cameron 
School  of  Business  recently  resulted  in  a  gift  valued  at  $1  million  from  Wilmingtonians  David 
and  Diane  Swain  (p.  20),  and  the  school  is  developing  a  new  entrepreneurship  program  (p.  16). 


Creating  the  most  powerful  learning  experience  possible  drives  everything  we  do  at  UNCW. 
As  wonderful  as  our  campus  is,  we  strongly  encourage  students  to  spend  a  few  weeks  away 
from  Wilmington  in  a  study-abroad  program.  Living  and  learning  in  another  nation  greatly 
enhances  their  education  and  often  changes  their  lives  (p.  13). 


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Thank  you  again  for  all  you  do  for  UNCW.  Your  dedication  and  commitment  are  invaluable. 
In  supporting  our  students,  you  give  their  ideas  wings,  their  dreams  structure  and  their  minds 
room  to  grow.  I  invite  you  to  learn  more  about  the  impact  scholarships  make  on  their  lives  in  a 
new  video  produced  by  the  university,  uncwtv.uncw.edu/video-scholarship_2009.  Don't  forget 
to  mark  your  calendars  for  Homecoming,  Jan,  29-31 ,  201 0.  I  look  forward  to  seeing  you  on 
campus  for  all  sorts  of  Seahawk  celebrations! 


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In  recent  years,  the  University  of  North  CaroHna  Wilmington  has  been 
included  in  some  of  the  most  respected  national  rankings  of  U.S.  colleges 
and  universities,  and  2009  is  no  exception.  This  year,  UNCW  is  again  noted 
by  U.S.News  &  World  Report,  Princeton  Review  and  Forbes  and  highlighted 
for  the  first  time  by  the  Fiske  Guide  to  Colleges  and  GI  Jobs. 


"It  is  always  gratifying  to  be  included 
in  such  a  prestigious  group  of 
universities.  Our  number  one  strategic 
goal  is  to  provide  our  students  with 
the  most  powerful  learning  experience 
possible,"  Chancellor  Rosemary 
DePaolo  stated.  "These  rankings  reflect 
the  hard  work  of  our  faculty  and  staff 
to  provide  high-quality  academics, 
a  vibrant  campus  life,  a  safe  and 
sustainable  campus  environment  and 
a  diverse,  inclusive  campus  culture." 

UNCW  is  ranked  sixth  among  public 
master's  institutions  in  the  South  by 
U.S.News  &  World  Report  for  the 
second  year  in  a  row,  making  this  the 
12th  consecutive  year  that  UNCW  is 
in  the  top  10.  UNCW  is  12th  among 
117  public  and  private  universities  in 
the  South  that  provide  a  full  range 
of  undergraduate  and  graduate-level 
programs,  up  from  14  in  2008. 


Additionally,  UNCW  is  on  U.S.News 
and  World  Report's  list  of  16 
"up-and-coming"  miaster's 
universities  in  the  South  for  the 
second  straight  yean  UNCW 
received  this  recognition,  because 
it  has  made  the  most  promising 
and  innovative  changes  in 
academics,  faculty,  students, 
campus  and  facilities. 

For  six  consecutive  years,  UNCW 
has  been  named  one  of  the  best 
colleges  and  universities  in  the 
Southeast  by  the  Princeton  Review. 
According  to  Robert  Franek,  vice 
president  of  publishing  for  Princeton 
Review,  "We  chose  UNC  Wilmington 
and  the  other  terrific  schools  we 
recommend  as  our  'regional  best' 
colleges  primarily  for  their  excellent 
academic  programs." 


UNC  Wilmington  is  ranked  by 
Forbes  in  its  listing  of  the  Top  100 
public  universities  in  the  nation. 
This  is  the  second  straight  year  that 
UNCW  has  been  included  on  this  list. 

Edward  B.  Fiske  wrote  in  the 
2010  edition  of  the  Fiske  Guide  to 
Colleges  that,  at  UNCW,  "students 
enjoy  extensive  undergraduate 
research  opportunities,  a  slate  of 
solid  sciences  and  a  close-knit 
community  of  like-minded  individuals 
who  like  their  modern  academics 
mixed  with  a  bit  of  old-fashioned 
Southern  charm." 

UNCW  was  also  named  to  the  2010 
list  of  Military  Friendly  Schools  by 
GI  Jobs.  This  list  honors  the  top  15 
percent  of  colleges,  universities  and 
trade  schools  that  do  the  most  to 
embrace  military-affiliated  students. 


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If  the  ocean  could  talk 

While  hundreds  of  UNC  Wilmington  students 
participate  in  annual  beach  sweeps,  one 
student  is  exceeding  expectations  of  being 
"environment-friendly." 

As  a  liberal  studies  graduate  student 
and  office  assistant  in  the  Department 
of  Chemistry.  Bonnie  Monteleone  is 
researching  the  impact  of  plastic  waste  on 
marine  life.  Her  final  graduate  project,  in 
her  own  words,  goes  "beyond  the  physical 
harmful  effects  of  marine  life,  such  as 
entanglement  and  ingestion  of  plastics,  and 
explores  the  chemical  implications  of  plastics 
in  the  food  chain." 

The  north  Pacific  gyre,  which  hosts  a  garbage 
patch  the  size  of  Texas,  sen/es  as  a  motivation 
in  Monteleone's  search  for  a  solution.  She 
was  one  of  seven  investigators  who  traveled 
to  Bermuda  this  summer  to  see  if  a  similar 
problem  exists  in  the  Atlantic  gyre.  In 
September,  she  was  part  of  a  team  aboard  the 
oceanographic  research  vessel  Alguita.  which 
took  a  10-year  retrospective  voyage  to  study 
plastic  pollution  in  the  Pacific  Ocean. 

"The  problem  isn't  about  me."  Monteleone 
said,  "but  it  is  about  a  serious  global  issue 
that  I  am  part  of  at  both  ends  of  the  spectrum. 
I  helped  create  the  problem  and,  hopefully, 
I  will  be  a  part  of  the  solution." 

She  has  been  invited  to  Washington.  D.C.,  to 
meet  with  an  aide  to  N.C.  Sen.  Richard  Burr, 
among  others,  to  discuss  potential  health 
hazards  associated  with  plastic  marine  debris. 

Monteleone  has  surpassed  her  own 
expectations  and  created  national  awareness 
at  the  same  time  with  coverage  by  National 
Public  Radio,  National  Geographic.  Google, 
the  Wyland  Foundation  and  the  National 
Oceanic  and  Atmospheric  Administration. 
She  also  has  created  a  video  clip,  available 
on  YouTube,  at  www.youtube.com/watch?v= 
_MqQfJn1Z7o.  Her  adventures  are  posted 
on  her  blog  at  www.theplasticocean. 
blogspot.com. 

Monteleone  received  the  Staff  Council 
Scholarship  and  the  Ralph  Brauer  Award, 
a  travel  scholarship  that  helped  finance  her 
Bermuda  research  trip. 

Kate  Heat  on  '09 


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She's  beauty  and  she's  grace 

Alexis  Gonzalez  couldn't  put  into  words  how  it  felt  when  her 
name  was  announced  as  ANTSO  2010  National  Miss  on  Aug.  22  in 
Nashville.  Tenn. 

"It  was  a  once  in  a  lifetime  experience,  unique  from  all  others," 
explained  Alexis,  a  sophomore  at  UNCW  majoring  in  criminology 
who  has  competed  in  13  other  pageants  and  won  two  state  titles. 

The  annual  America's  National  Teenager  Scholarship  Organization 
(ANTSO)  pageant  has  divisions  by  age;  Alexis  competed  in  the 
category  for  contestants  ages  19-25.  During  the  six-day  competition, 
she  was  judged  on  her  academic  achievement,  school/community 
involvement,  social  and  conversational  skills  and  poise  and 
personality  in  an  evening  gown.  She  had  to  answer  a  "get-to-know- 
you  question"  and  participate  in  a  personal  expression  category 
that  required  contestants  to  decorate  a  pair  of  jeans  to  show  their 
individuality  and  creativity. 

Gonzalez  truly  represented  the  Seahawks  when  she  fashioned  her 
UNCW-inspired  jeans.  She  created  them  from  T-shirts,  backpacks, 
feathers  (to  symbolize  Sammy  the  Seahawk)  and  many  other 
UNCW  objects. 

"It  was  neat,  because  I  got  to  tell  the  country  about  UNCW,"  she 
explained. 

Pageants  have  been  like  stepping  stones  in  Alexis's  life.  They  created 
the  pathway  for  her  success  and  her  first  national  title. 

"I  believe  pageants  develop  a  young  lady  as  a  whole  -  confidence, 
poise,  public  speaking  skills  -  and  provide  connections  and 
networking  opportunities  that  can  last  a  lifetime,"  she  said. 

In  addition  to  the  scholarship  Alexis  received  to  help  pay  for  her 
tuition,  she  also  gets  the  opportunity  to  travel  to  New  York  City,  as 
well  as  the  Virgin  Islands. 

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Being  the  only  1 5-year-old  among  other  college  juniors  could  be 
intimidating,  but  it  does  not  faze  Julia  Nepper,  the  youngest  student 
currently  enrolled  at  UNCW. 

Most  of  Julia's  education  was  attained  through  homeschooling. 
She  graduated  from  high  school  early  while  taking  college-level 
courses  and  enrolled  in  Cape  Fear  Community  College,  earning  her 
associate's  degree  by  the  age  of  14.  How  was  she  able  to  attend 
college  as  a  minor?  Her  father  accompanied  her  to  all  of  her  classes 
at  CFCC.  but  now  that  she  is  1 5  at  UNCW.  she  is  able  to  be  on  her 
own.  "The  only  rule  is  that  I  can't  go  in  the  dorms,"  she  said. 

The  young  marine  biology  major  hopes  to  transfer  to  Dartmouth 
University  next  spring  where  she  will  pursue  her  Ph.D.  to  teach 
biology  or  evolution.  At  this  rate.  Julia  will  obtain  her  doctorate  by  the 
age  of  21 ,  when  most  students  are  receiving  their  bachelor's  degree. 

Julia  foresees  that  she  will  "someday  be  a  professor,  travel  around 
the  world  and  do  exciting  things."  Once  she  starts  teaching,  there  is  a 
good  possibility  that  she  will  be  younger  than  many  of  her 
own  students. 

Astlton  Young  '10 


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"One  of  my  former  students  had  such  a  natural  gift,  every  time  she  opened  her  mouth 
it  would  be  like,  'Oh,  this  feels  so  good,'"  said  Patricia  Ainspac,  Department  of  Music 
vocal  coach  and  accompanist.  "And  it's  a  different  feeling  w/hen  it's  someone  you've 
really  had  to  work  with.  It's  very  exciting  to  see  students  grow." 

Ainspac  has  taught  at  UNCW  for  1 1  years.  She  always  has  known  that  accompanying 
and  working  just-to-the-side  of  the  spotlight  was  where  she  belonged. 

"I  feel  so  grateful  my  life  has  turned  out  this  way,"  said  Ainspac,  who  was  honored  at  a 
benefit  alumni  recital  marking  her  80th  birthday  in  October.  "One  should  never  give  up 
because  it  took  me  50  years  to  get  the  life  I  always  wanted." 

It  is  this  kind  of  passion  and  dedication  to  the  craft  she  expects  and  often  brings  out 
in  her  students. 

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"Without  Pat.  there  would  be  no  music,  no  art  behind  the  song."  said  music 
education  and  vocal  performance  double-major  Chelsea  Timmons.  She 
went  on  to  say  that  when  a  singer  and  accompanist  are  working  on  a 
song  and  finally  hit  the  groove  "neither  is  pushing  or  pulling  the  other, 
they  are  caught  up  together,  intertwined,  making  the  song  artistically 
and  musically  speak.  I  can  only  hope  that  I  will  do  the  same  for  my 
future  students." 

Nancy  King,  associate  professor  of  voice,  elaborated  on  Ainspac's 
role  as  accompanist  and  teacher. 

"In  effect,  she  helps  to  build  the  student's  musicality,  their  ability  to  shape 
phrases  and  feel  where  the  music  is  going."  King  said.  "She  ignites  their 
imagination,  to  help  fill  the  gap  between  singing  the  notes  and  feeling 
the  song.  Pat  pushes  these  students  all  the  time,  to  be  the  best 
version  of  themselves  possible,  to  remain  true  to  the  music  and 
to  communicate  with  the  audience." 

King  credits  Ainspac  with  much  of  the  success  of  the  UNCW 
vocal  program  and  values  her  as  the  greatest  mentor  of  her 
career.  King  is  not  alone  in  these  sentiments. 

"When  you  walk  into  a  coaching  session  with  Pat,  it  feels  like 
your  life  goes  into  hyper-speed,"  said  Sophie  Amelkin,  music 
education  major.  "Her  passion  for  music  and  knowledge  of 
classical  [vocal]  literature  is  intimidating  and  inspiring  all  at  once; 
her  skill  as  an  accompanist  inspires  me  to  pursue  my  piano  skills 
further  and  to  play  for  singers  as  beautifully  as  she.  I  am 
unbelievably  grateful  to  have  this  opportunity  to  train  with  the  best." 

For  Ainspac,  she  has  done  her  job  when  a  student's  performance 
can  move  an  audience  to  laughter  or  to  tears:  but  for  her  and  her 
students,  that  moment  of  gratification,  when  the  music,  the  notes, 
the  pitch,  the  inflection  and  the  pronunciation  meld  together, 
happens  before  the  night  of  the  periormance. 

"When  my  students  do  something  great,  I  get  so  excited.  I  tell  them 
'Oh  my  God,  that  was  fabulous,'"  Ainspac  said  mimicking  a  smoky, 
old  Hollywood  drawl  that  accentuated  each  syllable.  And  for  students, 
these  feelings  of  fabulousness  are  mutual. 


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Cathy  Barlow  is  interim  provost  and 
vice  chancellor  for  academic  affairs. 
She  had  served  as  dean  of  the  Watson 
School  of  Education  since  2000.  Before 
coming  to  UNCW,  she  was  dean  of 
the  College  of  Education  and  Health 
Sciences  at  the  University  of  Evansville, 
Ind.,  and  department  chair  and  then 
interim  dean  at  Morehead  State 
University,  Ky.  Barlow  received  her 
Ed.D.  from  the  University  of  Tulsa, 
M.A.  from  Ball  State  University  and 
B.A.  from  Milligan  College. 

Mark  Boren,  professor  of  English, 
received  the  Board  of  Trustees  Teaching 
Excellence  Award  and  the  Distinguished 
Teaching  Professorship  Award. 

Janie  Canty-Mitchell,  professor 
and  associate  dean  for  research  and 
community  partnerships  in  the  School 
of  Nursing,  was  one  of  20  individuals 
nationwide  selected  as  a  Robert  Wood 
Johnson  Executive  Nurse  Fellow.  As 
part  of  the  fellowship,  Canty-Mitchell 
will  design  and  execute  a  leadership 
project  that  addresses  youth  health 
issues  in  southeastern  North  Carolina. 

Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo 

received  a  2009  Woman  of 
Achievement  Award  from  the  General 
Federation  of  Women's  Clubs  of  North 
Carolina  and  was  named  one  of  the 
state's  exceptional  women  leaders  by 
NC  Magazine. 

Clyde  Edgerton,  professor  of  creative 
writing,  had  his  2009  novel  The  Bible 
Salesman  named  as  one  of  the  "20 
Tantalizing  Beach  Reads"  in  the  July 
issue  of  O,  The  Oprah  Magazine. 

John  Fischetti,  professor  of 

educational  leadership;  Susan 
Ivancevich,  associate  professor  of 
accountancy  and  business  law; 


Jeanne  Kemppainen,  professor  of 
nursing;  and  Scott  Simmons, 

associate  professor  of  anthropology, 
were  honored  with  Chancellor's 
Teaching  Excellence  Awards. 

Yoko  Kano,  lecturer  in  foreign 
languages  and  literatures,  and  Jennifer 
Myers,  lecturer  in  psychology,  were 
awarded  Lecturer  of  the  Year  Awards. 

Amy  Helen  Kirschke,  associate 
professor  of  art  history  and  African 
American  studies,  received  a  2009 
YWCA  Women  of  Achievement  Award. 
The  YWCA  recognized  Kirschke  for 
originating  courses  in  African  American 
and  African  art  at  UNCW. 

UNCW  Media  Production's  series 
"The  World  at  Large"  was  selected  as 
a  Silver  Telly  Award  winner  honoring 
excellence  in  local,  regional  and 
cable  television.  This  is  the  second 
Silver  Telly  award  for  host  Raymonde 
Kleinberg,  associate  professor  of 
public  and  international  affairs,  and 
Heidi  Messina,  producer/director 
with  UNCW  TV. 

Len  Lecci,  professor  of  psychology, 
received  the  Board  of  Governors 
Award  for  Excellence  in  Teaching. 

Sally  MacKain,  professor  of 
psychology,  was  given  the  Graduate 
Mentor  Award. 

James  McCann  was  named  the 
director  of  the  School  of  Nursing. 
McCann  previously  served  as  dean 
of  the  School  of  Nursing  at  Marian 
University  in  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.  He 
received  a  Ph.D.  from  the  Catholic 
School  of  America  and  holds  a  B.S.N, 
from  Villanova  and  a  M.S.N,  from 
Case  Western  University. 


Katherine  Montwieler,  professor 
of  English,  received  a  Distinguished 
Teaching  Professorship  Award. 

Tom  Puente,  professor  of  psychology, 
received  the  Distinguished  Faculty 
Scholarship  Award. 

Karen  Wetherill  was  named  the 
interim  dean  of  the  Watson  School  of 
Education.  Wetherill,  who  served  as 
associate  dean  of  outreach,  replaces 
Cathy  Barlow,  who  stepped  into  the 
position  of  UNCW  interim  provost. 

The  Five  Million  Dollar  Club  recognizes 
faculty  and  staff  who  have  secured 
external  funding  in  excess  of  $5  million. 
Troy  Alphin,  professor  of  biology  and 
marine  science,  and  Michael  Mallin, 
research  professor  at  the  Center  for 
Marine  Science,  were  inducted  in  the 
club  for  2008-09. 

The  James  F  Merritt  Million  Dollar 
Club  award  is  presented  to  faculty 
and  staff  who  received  more  than 
$1  million  in  external  funding.  This 
year's  inductees  were  Midori  Albert, 
associate  professor  of  anthropology; 
Scott  Baker,  Sea  Grant  Fisheries 
specialist  at  the  Center  for  Marine 
Science;  Rebecca  Caldwell,  director 
of  substance  abuse  and  violence 
prevention;  Steve  Demski,  vice 
chancellor  for  public  service  and 
continuing  studies;  Eric  Patterson, 
associate  professor  of  computer 
science;  Karl  Ricanek,  associate 
professor  of  computer  science; 
Pamela  Seaton,  professor  of  chemistry 
and  biochemistry;  Craig  Tobias, 
assistant  professor  of  geography  and 
geology;  and  Amy  Wilbur,  associate 
professor  of  biology  and  marine  biology. 

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UNC  Wilmington's  Coastal  Ocean 
Research  and  Monitoring  Program 
(CORMP)  has  taken  the  lead  in  a  collab- 
orative effort  to  protect  coastal  Carolina 
populations  and  resources. 

Joining  with  the  Carolinas  Coastal  Ocean 
Observing  and  Prediction  System  (Caro- 
COOPS)  of  South  Carolina,  the  U.S. 
Army  Corps  of  Engineers  (USACE)  and 
the  University  of  South  Carolina,  UNCW's 
CORMP  will  guide  the  new  network; 
Carolinas  Regional  Coastal  Ocean 
Observing  System  (RCOOS). 

This  summer,  RCOOS  received  $1 .2 
million  from  NOAA  to  oversee  coordina- 
tion of  observing  efforts  between  North 
and  South  Carolina.  RCOOS  partners 
install  and  maintain  ocean  monitoring 
buoys,  pier  stations  and  other  observation 
platforms  along  the  Carolina  Coast,  from 
the  Outer  Banks  to  just  north  of  Hilton 
Head  Island. 


"The  information  provided  by  these 
systems  is  valuable  to  the  National 
Weather  Service,  local  emergency 
managers,  lifeguards,  mariners,  fisher- 
men, surfers  and  beachgoers,"  said 
Lynn  Leonard,  CORMP  director  and 
chair  of  UNCW's  Department  of 
Geography  and  Geology. 

Steve  Pfaff,  warning  coordination 
meteorologist  with  the  Wilmington 
National  Weather  Sen/ice  agrees. 
"The  deployment  of  CORMP/RCOOS 
stations  has  helped  the  NWS  with 
coastal  waters,  surf  zone  and  coastal 
flooding  forecasts  as  well  as  the 
monitoring  of  hurricanes  or  nor'easters 
moving  through  the  area,"  he  said. 
"In  addition,  some  of  the  stations  are 
used  to  verify  our  marine  forecasts, 
allowing  us  to  identify  strengths  and 
weaknesses  in  our  forecast  operations." 

http://carolinasrcoos.org 


NEW  ACADEMIC  JOURNAL  FINDS   HOME  AT  UNCW 

Intellect,  an  academic  publishing  company  based  in  Bristol.  England,  will  open  its 
first  U.S.  editorial  office  at  UNCW. 

Spearheaded  by  the  Department  of  Film  Studies,  this  partnership  will  offer  unique 
opportunities  for  students  and  faculty,  including  the  publication  of  a  new 
undergraduate  academic  journal.  Film  Matters. 

"UNCW  will  have  one  of  the  most  dynamic  scholarly  presses  in  the  arts  housed 
on  our  campus.  What  a  wonderful  way  to  foster  our  collective  goal  of  creating  a 
powerful  learning  experience  for  our  students,"  said  Liza  Palmer.  UNCW's  creative 
and  fine  arts  librarian  and  co-editor  of  Film  Matters. 

As  part  of  the  agreement,  Randall  Library  will  receive  subscriptions  to  Intellect's 
64  journals  and  copies  of  all  books  published  by  Intellect  from  2009  forward. 

by  Kim  Proukou  '06M 


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EXPLORING  THE 
OCEAN  DEPTHS 

Few  people  realize  corals  are  animals. 

These  versatile  animals  provide  marine 
species  with  food,  habitat  and  protection. 
For  humans,  they  support  important  fishing 
and  tourism  industries  and  evidence  an 
array  of  pharmaceutical  potential. 

"The  deep  water  reefs  are  irreplaceable,"  said 
Steve  Ross,  research  associate  professor  at 
UNCW,  who  has  been  investigating  deep-sea 
topography  and  ecology  since  1999,  using 
advanced  underwater  technologies. 

Now,  as  part  of  a  five-year  plan  set  by  the  new 
Cooperative  Institute  for  Ocean  Exploration, 
Research  and  Technology,  Ross  and  his  team 
will  focus  on  a  23,000-square-mile  area  - 
currently  proposed  for  protection  -  stretching 
from  North  Carolina  to  Florida.  They  will 
explore  shelf  frontiers,  do  deep  seafloor 
mapping  and  investigate  vulnerable  deep 
and  shallow  coral  ecosystems. 

"What  we  are  finding  is  that  we  not  only  didn't 
know  how  much  habitat  was  down  there,  but 
that  there  were  a  lot  of  hidden  new  species 
that  nobody  knew  about,"  said  Ross. 

Ross  lead  an  exploration  cruise  Aug.  6-17 
to  the  Lophelia  coral  reefs  located  off  the 
coast  of  Cape  Canaveral,  Fla.  Here  are  a 
few  excerpts  from  the  team  log: 

Day  1  (Aug.  6):  "Sandra  Brooke  and  I  cruise 
along  the  typical  bottom  of  sand  riddled  with 
burrows  and  depressions,  then  suddenly  the 
bottom  goes  straight  up  and  the  sides  of  this 
mound  are  covered  in  coral  bushes.  As  we 
climb  the  mound  the  scenery  becomes  more 
rugged  and  diverse."  -  Steve  Ross 

Day  6  (Aug.  1 1):  This  day,  the  team  log  tells  a 
little  about  the  water  and  the  amazing  scenery 
of  the  Gulf  Stream.  Understanding  the  current 
at  the  bottom  of  the  Gulf  Stream  will  help  Ross' 
team  better  understand  dispersal  and  feeding 
strategies  of  deep  water  organisms. 

Day  12  (Aug.  17):  On  the  final  day,  there  is 
more  excitement.  Researchers  find  a  deepwater 
goosefish  called  Sladenia  shaefersi,  only  the 
third  one  ever  caught.  Evidence  suggests  it 
may  not  be  rare,  but  rather  well  hidden. 

-  The  cruise  was  funded  by  the  National  Oceanic  and 
Atmosphere  Administration's  Deep  Sea  Corai  Science 
and  Technology  Program,  United  States  Geological  Survey, 
University  of  North  Carolina  Wilmington,  Florida  Atlantic 
University  and  North  Carolina  Museum  of  Natural  Sciences. 

by  Justin  Davis  '10 


NEW   FACILITY   SUPPORTS   BIOTECH 

The  National  Institute  of  Standards  and  Technology  awarded  UNCW's  Center 
for  Marine  Science  $1 5  million  for  the  construction  of  a  facility  that  will  be 
home  to  the  Marine  Biotechnology  in  North  Carolina  (MARBIONC)  program. 

The  state-of-the-art,  research-to-product  development  center  will  be  built 
on  the  CMS  campus  near  Myrtle  Grove.  Construction  is  expected  to  be 
completed  by  summer  201 1.  Announced  in  July  2009,  the  cost-share  award 
represents  50  percent  of  the  estimated  $30  million  construction  cost. 

Research  and  development  areas  that  the  facility  will  support  include: 

♦  Drug  discovery  to  promote  health  and  wellness 

♦  Detection  technologies  for  both  human-induced  pollutants  and  for  marine 
biotoxins  focusing  on  prevention,  forecasting  and  event  response 

♦  Algae  farming  to  further  the  development  of  biofuels  and  mariculture 

"This  facility  will  help  us  aggressively  develop  the  next  generation  of 
biotechnology  platforms  and  technologies,  all  based  on  marine  resources 
and  all  employing  the  same  financial  models  that  serve  the  larger  biotech- 
nology sector,"  said  Daniel  Baden,  director  of  CMS  and  executive  principal 
for  MARBIONC. 

The  69,000-square-foot  MARBIONC  facility  will  house  12  laboratories,  three 
large  incubator  laboratories  for  cultured  research  materials  and  office  and 
meeting  spaces. 

This  award  is  funded  under  the  American  Recovery  and  Reinvestment  Act 
of  2009. 

by  Justin  Davis  '10 


TEACHING   TEACHERS   TO   TEACH    HISTORY 

Professors  from  the  philosophy  and  religion  and  history  departments  will 
teach  a  series  of  workshops  aimed  at  improving  the  level  of  historical  literacy 
among  the  region's  high  school  graduates. 

The  program,  sponsored  by  a  five-year,  $1 .6  million  grant  from  the  U.S. 
Department  of  Education,  will  educate  high  school  history  teachers  from 
Brunswick,  New  Hanover  and  Pender  counties  about  North  Carolina  history. 

Diana  Pasulka,  associate  professor  of  philosophy  and  religion  and  program 
coordinator,  said  studies  have  shown  the  best  way  to  improve  students' 
understanding  of  American  history  is  to  increase  their  teachers'  knowledge  of 
the  subject.  The  25  teachers  enrolled  in  the  program  will  receive  a  stipend  for 
attending  four  of  the  six  workshops  offered  by  the  university. 

Pasulka  said  that  she  plans  to  present  some  of  the  workshops  at  the  region's 
historic  sites.  With  sites  such  as  Fort  Fisher,  the  Battleship  North  Carolina  and 
Moore's  Creek  National  Battlefield,  southeastern  North  Carolina  has  a  wealth 
of  accessible  historical  heritage  the  program  can  incorporate.  The  workshops 
will  include  the  history  of  contact  between  Native  Americans  and  immigrant 
groups,  colonial  history,  the  writing  of  the  Constitution  and  the  history  of 
biblical  literalism,  according  to  Pasulka. 

In  the  future,  Pasulka  said  she  would  like  to  see  the  program  expand  to  other 
parts  of  the  region. 

"There's  lots  and  lots  of  room  for  this  kind  of  regional  development,"  she  said. 

by  William  Davis  '08M 

teachingamericanhistorync.org 


CAMPUS  DIGEST 


upcoming 


Athletic  Hal  9  induction 

Jan.  30  in  the  Burney  Center.  A  reception 
will  be  held  at  11:30  a.m.  with  the  induction 
ceremony  and  luncheon  slated  for  noon. 

For  more  information  on  tickets,  please  call 
910.962.3236. 


is  slated  for  Feb.  12,  2010. 

Twelve  community  leaders  and  celebrities 
will  show  off  their  dancing  sl<ills  as  they  raise 
money  to  benefit  UNCW  student-athletes. 

For  more  information,  contact  UNCW 
athletics  at  910.962.3571. 


To  raise  funds  for  scholarships,  the  UNCW 
Athletics  Department  will  give  away  a 
new  14-foot  Edgewater  (model  145  center 
console)  with  50-horsepower  four-stroke 
Yamaha  outboard  and  EZ  Loader  trailer, 
courtesy  of  Atlantic  Marine  Sales. 

The  winner  will  be  announced  at  a  drawing 
during  halftime  of  the  Feb.  27  men's 
basketball  game.  Tickets  are  S25.  More 
information  can  be  obtained  at  910.962.7297 
or  UNCWsports.com. 

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UNCW  Sports  Extra,  which  features  a  unique 
behind-the-scenes  look  at  Seahawk  athletics, 
has  a  new  home  on  The  Learning  Network. 

In  conjunction  with  UNCW  Media 
Productions,  the  30-minute  show  airs  each 
Monday,  Thursday  and  Friday  at  7  p.m.  on 
TLN,  Time  Warner  Cable  Channel  5. 


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Recognizing  a  track  record  of  excellence 
and  quality  that  has  become  synonymous 
with  The  Landfall  Tradition,  the  NCAA  has 
awarded  the  2010  NCAA  Women's  Golf 
Championships  to  UNC  Wilmington  and  the 
Country  Club  of  Landfall. 

The  29th  annual  event  will  be  staged 
May  18-21,  2010,  on  the  Pete  Dye  Course 
at  the  Country  Club  of  Landfall. 

The  72-hole  competition  is  expected  to  draw 
thousands  of  fans  from  across  the  stale, 
region  and  country. 


BASKETBALL  PREVI 


With  several  returning  veterans  and  an  influx  of  new 
talent,  the  UNCW  men's  and  women's  basketball 
teams  should  provide  plenty  of  thrills  for  Seahawk 
fans  this  year. 


Following  a  season  that  included 
crippling  injuries  and  other  obstacles, 
coach  Benny  Moss  and  the  Seahawks 
are  looking  forward  to  what  2009-10 
brings,  including  a  full  complement 
of  players  to  tackle  the  rigors  of 
NCAA  Division  I  play.  The  Seahawks 
approach  an  ambitious  schedule  with 
five  seniors,  six  juniors,  one  sophomore 
and  three  freshmen. 

UNCW  returns  with  its  top  three 
scorers  and  a  leading  assist  maker, 
including  senior  guard  Johnny  Wolf  and 
junior  stalwarts  Dominque  Lacy  and 
Chad  Tomko,  who  had  surgery  in  early 
November  to  repair  a  stress  fracture  in 
his  left  foot. 

Three  transfer  students  -  John  Fields, 
Jeremy  Basnight  and  Trevor  Deloach  - 
should  compete  for  playing  time  with 
redshirt  freshman  Will  Ohuaregbe. 
Rising  senior  Daniel  Mercer  was  the 
club's  most  improved  player  last  year, 
after  making  the  team  as  a  walk-on  and 
contributing  down  the  stretch. 


Split  evenly  between  home  and  away 
contests,  the  10  men's  basketball 
games  will  be  shown  on  live  television. 
UNCW  and  MASN  reached  an 
agreement  two  years  ago  to  make  the 
Baltimore-based  network  the  official 
cable  network  of  the  Seahawks. 
Games  also  will  be  aired  on  ESPNU, 
ESPN  Regional  and  Comcast 
SportsNet. 

The  women's  basketball  team  could 
be  primed  for  a  big  season  as  veteran 
coach  Ann  Hancock  returns  11  of  12 
letter  winners  from  last  year's  squad, 
which  posted  a  16-15  overall  record 
and  finished  fifth  in  the  CAA  with  a 
9-9  league  mark. 

Junior  forward  Brittany  Blackwell  will  be 
counted  on  to  lead  the  expehenced 
Seahawks  lineup  following  a 
sophomore  campaign  that  saw  her 
lead  the  team  and  rank  among 
the  top  10  in  the  league  in  scoring 
and  rebounding.  She  was  named  a 
pre-season  All-CAA  selection  for  the 
second  consecutive  season. 


Also  returning  to  the  frontcourt  is  junior 
center  Martina  White.  Juniors  Treasure 
Johnson  and  Kelsy  Reitz,  sophomore 
Kristen  Hanzer  and  redshirt  freshmen 
Jessica  Cohen  and  Theresa  Jackson- 
Henderson  also  will  be  counted  on  to 
provide  quality  minutes  up  front. 

Senior  guard  Greta  Luksyte  is  the  top 
returnee  in  a  veteran  backcourt,  and 
fifth-year  senior  Candace  Walker  is 
back  after  a  solid  junior  campaign.  At 
the  point,  senior  Whitney  Simmons 
and  junior  Sheronda  McLean  are 
expected  to  split  time  once  again  at 
the  one-guard  position. 

Hancock  also  welcomes  a  trio  of 
talented  newcomers  into  the  fold  this 
season,  as  in-state  product  Jessica 
Freeman  joins  Buckeye  State  natives 
Brittany  Gamby  and  Mya  Levels. 

For  the  complete  2009-1 0  men's  and 
women's  basketball  schedules  as 
well  as  television  appearances,  visit 
www.uncwsports.com. 


Soccer  teams  CAA  champions 

Men's 

Junior  Nassim  Berhouni  broke  a  scoreless  deadlock  with  3:36  remaining  in 
regulation  to  lift  top  seeded  UNCW  past  number  three  Northeastern,  1-0,  in 
the  Colonial  Athletic  Association  men's  soccer  championship  Nov.  15  at  the 
UNCW  Soccer  Stadium. 

The  win  gave  the  Seahawks  (1 4-2-4)  their  first  ever  CAA  championship 
and  berth  in  the  NCAA  tournament.  The  Huskies  dropped  to  10-8-1  on  the 
season  after  reaching  the  conference  championship  for  the  second  time  in  as 
many  seasons. 

The  victory  for  UNCW  also  extended  their  unbeaten  streak  to  13  and  tied  the 
school  record  for  wins  with  14.  The  Seahawks  also  improved  to  10-0-2  at  the 
UNCW  Soccer  Stadium. 

Aidan  Heaney  was  named  CAA  Coach  of  the  Year  for  the  second  consecu- 
tive season  and  was  selected  the  South  Atlantic  Region  Coach  of  the  Year  by 
the  National  Soccer  Coaches  Association  of  America. 

Women's 

Sophomore  midfielder  Erin  Pardini  converted  a  penalty  kick  opportunity 
in  the  80th  minute  to  give  third-seeded  UNCW  a  1-0  victory  over  fourth- 
seeded  James  Madison  in  the  2009  CAA  women's  soccer  championship 
game  on  Nov.  8. 

The  Seahawks  captured  their  first  CAA  championship  as  they  improved 
to  13-7-1  overall  with  the  victory  and  extended  their  winning  streak  to  five 
games.  The  win  also  tied  the  program's  single-season  record  for  victories, 
established  during  the  2006  campaign. 

More  importantly,  the  victory  guaranteed  UNCW  its  first  appearance  in  the 
NCAA  tournament  as  it  earned  the  league's  automatic  bid  into  the  64-team 
field  by  winning  the  championship. 

"This  is  a  great  feeling,"  said  coach  Paul  Cairney  "The  girls  played  a  great 
team  game,  and  they  deserved  to  win.  Give  JMU  credit,  they  put  us  under 
tremendous  pressure  in  the  first  half,  and  we  did  well  to  defend  and  keep 
them  off  the  scoreboard.  We  made  some  adjustments  at  halftime  and  were 
able  to  generate  some  offense  pressure  that  led  to  the  game-winning 
penalty  kick." 

It  was  the  second  consecutive  game-winning  goal  for  Pardini,  who  was 
named  the  championship's  Most  Outstanding  Player  for  her  efforts.  She 
and  freshman  keeper  Caitlin  Hunter  were  named  to  the  all-tournament 
team  along  with  senior  Brittany  Croce  and  freshman  Lindsay  Henry. 

Seahawks  named  to  CAA  silver  anniversary  teams 

Eleven  Seahawks  were  named  to  Colonial  Athletic  Association  silver 
anniversary  teams  as  part  of  the  league's  25th  anniversary  celebration  in 
2009-10. 

In  men's  basketball,  Brian  Rowsom,  Brett  Blizzard  and  John  Goldsberry  - 
three  players  synonymous  with  hoops  success  at  UNCW  -  were  honored. 

Seven  swimmers  and  divers  also  were  recognized:  Kate  Milling  and  Adrienne 
Sutton  on  the  women's  team  and  Dean  Berman,  Adam  Brenneman,  Burak 
Erdem,  Dan  Gallagher  and  Don  Hosier  on  the  men's  team. 

Midfielder/forward  Kelly  Renkin  represented  the  women's  soccer  program  on 
the  CAA's  squad. 

Other  teams  will  be  announced  as  the  year  progresses:  a  total  of  21 
championship  sports  will  be  recognized.  The  teams  are  selected  by  a  panel 
of  current  and  former  head  coaches  in  the  conference. 


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ransforming  lives... 

Vfcii^one  international  experience  at  a  time 


by  Autumn  Beam  '10 

Taking  the  final  steps  into  the  airplane  that  would  fly  her  nearly  10,000  miles  away  from  home, 
UNCW  junior  Stephanie  Allen  recalled  memories  of  sitting  at  home  and  telling  her  mom  with 
no  uncertainty,  "I  am  going  to  Australia  one  day." 

Allen,  a  20-year-old  business  major,  took  advantage  of  one  of  more  than  300  sttidy  abroad 
programs  offered  by  the  UNCW  Office  of  International  Programs.  Despite  a  nationwide 
economic  downturn,  Allen  and  more  than  500  other  students  participated  in  long  and  short- 
term  study  abroad  programs  coordinated  through  the  university  last  year. 

The  526  students  who  studied  abroad  and  the  268  international  students 
who  studied  at  UNCW  this  school  year  helped  to  fulfill  the  university's 
fourth  strategic  goal:  "to  create  an  educational  environment  that  prepares 
our  students  to  be  global  citizens."  The  Office  of  International  Programs  is  the 
key  facilitator  of  this  goal  by  sending  students  abroad,  taking  in  international 
students,  developing  cultural  events  and  supporting  international  initiatives  of 
faculty  and  staff. 

"Studying  abroad  is  the  single  most  transformative  experience  a  student  can  have,"  said 
Denise  DiPuccio,  assistant  provost  of  international  programs.  For  UNCW  shidents,  these 
transformative  experiences  can  include  semester-long  programs,  working  abroad,  volunteering 
abroad  and  participating  in  the  friternational  MBA  program  (IMBA)  for  graduate  students  in 
the  Cameron  School  of  Business. 

Nathan  Hingten  '08  landed  his  dream  job,  thanks  to  his  undergraduate  experience  stiidying 
abroad  and  the  suggestion  of  a  dedicated  professor  In  September,  Hingten  traveled  to  Spain  to 
teach  high  school  English  as  part  of  a  program  through  the  Spanish  Ministry  of  Education.  Not 
only  is  he  teaching  English  and  American  culture,  Hingten  also  will  have  the  opportunity  to 
learn  about  Spanish  culture. 

"I  feel  I  am  prepared  to  work  abroad.  My  experiences  in  Ecuador  and  Nicaragua  were 
incredible  and  inspired  me  to  continue  my  travels  abroad.  The  Office  of  International  Programs 
and  UNCW  have  done  an  excellent  job  preparing  me  for  this  job,"  he  said. 

John  Hall,  a  graduate  student  in  the  IMBA  program,  chose  to  attend  UNCW  specifically  for 
the  international  study  opportunities  granted  through  the  program.  As  a  student  in  the  IMBA 
program.  Hall  spent  one  semester  at  UNCW  studying  core  business  classes  and  another 
semester  in  London  honing  his  international  business  skills. 

"Studying  abroad  has  been  the  best  experience  of  my  life.  I  love  the  city  of  London  and  all  of 
the  culture  and  diversity  it  offers.  My  exposure  to  a  different  culture  and  a  new  way  of  living 
has  been  just  as  important  as  the  classes  I  am  taking  in  school,"  said  Hall.  After  graduation. 
Hall  plans  to  use  the  international  experience  he  gained  in  the  program  to  work  in  the  retaO 
industry  with  a  company  abroad. 


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Faculty  are  also  a  large  part  of  creating  an  international  community  on  campus.  "Our  mission 
involves  the  faculty.  They  are  essential  to  creating  global  citizens,"  said  DiPuccio. 

Paige  Tan,  assistant  professor  of  public  and  international  affairs,  took  a  group  of  fi\'e 
undergraduates  and  three  graduate  students  to  southern  India  in  May  to  study  development 
and  globalization.  Tan  joined  UXCVV  in  2003  with  a  mission  to  develop  international  initiatives 
within  the  department.  In  addition  to  the  study  abroad  class  to  India,  she  also  has  developed 
the  Model  UN  Club,  .Model  UN  class  and  seven  internationally  focused  classes. 

In  order  to  plan  the  class  and  make  vital  connections  and  relahonships.  Tan  traveled  to  India  in 
2008  with  help  from  the  Office  of  International  Programs  and  her  department. 

"The  India  group  was  the  first  group  that  I've  taken  overseas,  but  I  love  planning  trips,  always 
have.  During  mv  first  trip  to  southeast  Asia,  I  had  a  20-page  itLnerar\-  ts-ped  out  that  I  had 
de\'eloped  from  reading  guidebooks,"  said  Tan.  While  in  India,  the  group  learned  about  the 
countr\'  through  activities  such  as  visits  to  a  non-govemmental  organization  for  the  urban 
poor,  speaking  with  environmental  activists  at  Greenpeace  India,  spending  time  at  a  working 
girls  hostel  and  participating  in  a  discussion  about  gender  at  a  university. 

Studying  abroad  allows  students  to  "see  a  different  culture;  learn  about  other  countries' 
politics,  economics,  society,  history,  art  and  architecture;  de\-elop  critical  thinking  skills;  learn 
to  operate  outside  their  comfort  zone  and  problem-sohe;  and  challenge  themselves  with  new 
and  difficult  experiences,"  said  Tan. 

Aside  from  gaining  these  lasting  skills.  Tan  said  she  hopes  the  trip  will  be  a  fond  memors'  of 
the  students  forever  and  that  their  experience  abroad  will  embolden  them  to  go  to  new  places 
and  do  new  things. 

Do  you  want  to  get  involved  with  the  international  community 
at  UNCW?  The  Office  of  International  Programs  suggests: 

@  Participating  in  the  17th  Annual  Intercultural  Week  Feb.  15-20,  2010 

®  Becoming  a  conversation  partner  for  an  ESL  student 

®  Hosting  an  international  student 

@  Contributing  to  an  education  abroad  scholarship 

Contact  Denise  DiPuccio  at  dipucciod@uncw.edu 
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This  past  May,  I  packed  up  my  bags, 
slung  my  camera  over  my  shoulder 
and  headed  to  southern  India  with 
Paige  Tan  and  seven  other  students. 

After  studying  all  semester  in  a  class  on 
development  and  globalization  in  the 
country,  I  thought  I  would  be  prepared. 
Once  we  arrived,  I  realized  that  no  amount 
of  preparation  would  have  readied  me 
for  the  overwhelming  assault  on  all  five 
of  my  senses.  I  had  stepped  into  a  world 
of  poverty  with  children  begging  on  the 
streets,  a  world  without  running  water  and 
electricity  for  70  percent  of  its  people,  and 
a  world  lacking  the  means  to  support  an 
exploding  population.  But  at  the  same 
time,  I  was  stepping  into  a  world  that  I 
knew  would  change  me  forever.  My  trip 
to  India  wasn't  just  about  sightseeing, 
although  I  did  plenty;  it  was  about 
experiencing  a  new  culture  and  learning 
just  how  big  our  world  really  is. 

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CSB  bridges  the  entrepreneurship  gap 

All  entrepreneurs  must  be  slightly  crazy.  Armed  with  little  more 
than  a  passion  for  innovation  and  a  limited  cash  flow,  these 
trailblazing  adrenaline  junkies  dive  into  the  unknowns  of 
business-building  with  both  feet  -  an  illogic  that  has  kept 
our  economy  moving  for  hundreds  of  years  and  may  be 
the  savior  of  our  financial  future. 

by  Joy  Davis  '07 

Entrepreneurship  doesn't  just  pay  off  for  business 
owners.  It  pays  off  for  all  of  us  -  with  new  jobs, 
new  technology  and  economic  growth.  Every  big 
business  -  even  local  giants  like  PPD  -  began  as 
a  "start-up"  company.  According  to  the  Small 
Business  Administration,  small  businesses 
generate  60  to  80  percent  of  new  jobs  annually. 

For  this  reason,  UNC  Wilmington  is  in  the 
business  of  making  entrepreneurship 
work.  With  a  new  academic  major,  the 
new  Entrepreneurship  Center  and  other 
initiatives  that  support  entrepreneurship, 
UNCW  is  paving  the  way  for  successful 
business  owners  in  Southeastern  North 
Carolina  and  beyond. 


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Qioing  young  visionaries 
building  blocks 

When  Kristen  Beckmeyer  '01 

enrolled  at  UNCW  in  1997,  there 
was  no  entrepreneurship  nnajor  at 
UNCW.  Now  the  successful  co-owner 
of  Wilmington's  Coastal  Cupcakes, 
Beckmeyer  said  she  took  every  course 
she  could  find  related  to  business 
development,  but  she  is  "envious  of  the 
students  who  are  in  the  CSB  (Cameron 
School  of  Business)  now.  We  were 
given  many  opportunities  when  I  was 
at  UNCW,  but  their  options  are  endless 
with  the  new  major." 

When  the  Entrepreneurship  and 
Business  Development  (EBD)  major 
was  established  in  2006,  it  was 
the  much-anticipated  icing  on  the 
cake  -  an  added  layer  to  CSB  that 
Steve  Harper.  Progress  Energy/Betty 
Cameron  Distinguished  Professor  of 
Entrepreneurship,  said  came  at  the 
perfect  time  because  "the  world  is 
changing. 

"Most  of  our  students'  grandparents 
spent  their  careers  with  one  company. 
There  was  security  in  committing  to 
one  job  until  retirement.  But  now  our 
students  recognize  they  will  have  more 
than  one  career  in  their  lives,  and  if 
they  want  to  work  for  a  company  that 
they  love,  they  may  have  to  build  it 
themselves." 

Eager  to  drive  their  own  destinies  (and 
to  write  their  own  paychecks),  students 
have  made  EBD  one  of  the  fastest- 
growing  majors  on  campus. 

Students  mingle  with  seasoned 
and  emerging  business  owners  via 
events  of  the  Entrepreneurship  Club, 
the  annual  CSB  Business  Week,  the 
Entrepreneurs'  Roundtable  networking 
group  and  "real  world"  experiences  like 
job  shadowing  and  internships. 

Each  is  required  to  prepare  a 
comprehensive  business  plan  for  a 
potential  business  company  or  venture. 
While  the  plan  is  meant  to  be  based  on 
a  theoretical  company,  some  students 
turn  their  classroom  ideas  into  reality. 

Student  body  vice  president  Charlie 
Soden  decided  to  try  his  hand  at 
entrepreneurship  two  summers 
before  he  began  his  plan  by  learning 
the  business  of  deck  and  fence 
restoration.  He  bought  the  tools,  hired 


the  help  and  was  soon  making  a  profit 
with  his  company  Apex  Deck  Savers. 

"After  I  developed  my  plan,  the  quality 
of  my  customers  went  up.  We  were 
booked  for  weeks  over  the  summer. 

"This  program  teaches  you  a  mindset 
more  than  a  skill  set  -  to  keep  your 
eyes  open  for  opportunities,  to  foster, 
sow  and  reap.  It  sounds  strange,  but  I 
now  feel  excited  about  the  challenges 
I  will  face.  They  make  me  want  to  work 
that  much  harder,"  he  said. 

^Qoing  the  way  for 
local  entrepreneurs 

One  of  the  greatest  obstacles  for 
entrepreneurs  like  Soden  is  the 
Catch-22  of  the  current  recession: 
experts  note  that  the  world  needs 
start-up  companies  to  resuscitate 
the  failing  economy,  but  it  can  be 
nearly  impossible  for  an  entrepreneur 
to  establish  a  credit  line  and  add 
customers  during  an  economic  slump. 

Business  innovators  need  support  in 
order  to  survive.  What  better  place  to 
gain  that  support  than  in  the  nurturing 
environment  of  UNCW? 

Launched  in  spring  2009.  the 
Entrepreneurship  Center  invites 
local  high-growth  entrepreneurs  to 
network,  collaborate  and  expand  their 
horizons  in  partnership  with  UNCW. 
Entrepreneurs  aiming  to  expand  their 
businesses  can  become  members 
of  the  center,  gaining  access  to 
educational  opportunities,  mentor 
relationships,  the  support  of  a  family 
of  entrepreneurs  and  more. 

Center  director  Jonathan  Rowe  said, 
"Our  coastal  setting  is  appealing  to 
business  owners.  We  have  new  entre- 
preneurs moving  here  constantly.  But 
in  the  past,  our  business  commu- 
nity has  been  fragmented  and  that  has 
restricted  growth  potential.  We  want 
UNCW  to  be  the  driving  force  that 
links  the  pieces  together." 

The  center  is  already  changing  lives. 


Schedulefly  owner  Wes  Aiken  '98 

e-mailed  restaurant  guru  Becky 
O'Daniell  '86  for  more  than  a  year 
about  his  online  employee  scheduling 
software  without  a  reply. 


"I  was  just  another  salesman 
up  her  Inbox,"  said  Aiken. 


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It  was  not  until  Aiken  and  O'Daniell 
met  face-to-face  at  a  center 
networking  event  that  she  realized 
the  potential  of  his  product. 

"Meeting  with  someone  in-person 
gives  you  a  definite  advantage.  Becky 
became  fired  up  about  Schedulefly 
once  I  got  to  explain  it  to  her,"  he  said. 

Aiken  said  that  since  meeting  O'Daniell, 
she  has  become  an  unofficial 
ambassador  for  his  business.  In 
the  past  year,  the  company's  sales 
have  grown  by  500  percent.  Elijah's, 
Macaroni  Grille  and  Planet  Hollywood 
are  a  sampling  of  the  numerous 
Schedulefly  clients. 

"Thanks  to  the  center,  we  now  have 
a  reputation  speaking  for  us  and 
giving  us  advice  on  how  to  grow. 
When  someone  like  Becky  talks  about 
your  business,  people  listen,"  said 
Aiken. 

peeping  the  wheels 
of  business  in  motion 

By  actively  aiding  the  entrepreneurship 
community,  the  center  supports 
the  Greater  Wilmington  Chamber 
of  Commerce's  Cape  Fear  Future 
initiative,  which  focuses  on  keeping 
up  with  globalization  and  remaining 
competitive  with  other  cities  vying  for 
workers  in  high-growth  industries  such 
as  biotechnology. 

Building  the  area's  base  of  strong 
entrepreneurs  not  only  helps  ensure 
the  grovirth  of  Southeastern  N.C.,  it  also 
opens  the  doors  for  powerful  student 
learning  experiences  via  mentorships 
and  other  avenues.  While  the  future 
of  the  global  economy  still  remains  a 
mystery,  one  thing  is  certain  -  UNCW 
will  never  stop  working  to  keep  the 
wheels  of  business  in  motion. 


To  learn  more  about  Entrepreneurship  Center  membership,  visit  http://uncwec.org. 


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Heating  things  up  witfi  the  UNCW  Cameron 
School  of  Business  (CSB) 

Kristen  Beckmeyer  '01  and  Meredith  Sullivan  '01 

shared  a  passion  for  enterprise  during  tlieir  time  in  CSB. 
They  often  talked  about  their  dream  of  owning  a  business 
together,  but  they  went  their  separate  ways  after  college 
to  pursue  careers  in  the  sports  industry.  While  living  in 
Washington,  D.C.,  Sullivan  noticed  several  profit-making 
cupcake  shops  and  told  Beckmeyer,  "This  is  our  chance." 
Within  four  months,  Sullivan  moved,  the  duo  learned  how 
to  bake,  found  a  storefront  in  downtown  Wilmington  and 
began  serving  up  Coastal  Cupcakes. 

Blending  internships  into  the  mix 

Both  of  the  "cupcake  girls"  tapped  into  the  experience 
and  networking  opportunities  of  internships  while  at 
UNCW  -  Beckmeyer  with  Wilmington  Hammerheads 
Soccer,  Sullivan  with  UNCW  athletics.  Beckmeyer  said 
these  internships  "proved  to  be  invaluable.  Word  of 
mouth  from  our  internship  contacts  helped  keep  our 
business  afloat  the  first  month." 

Adding  a  dash  of  CSB  mentorships 

Having  their  own  business  opened  the  door  for 
Beckmeyer  and  Sullivan  to  give  back  to  UNCW  in  a  new 
way  -  through  mentorship.  The  duo  returned  to  their  alma 
mater  to  share  advice  to  the  Entrepreneurship  Club  and 
other  groups.  "It  feels  so  good  to  come  back  here  and 
help  UNCW,"  said  Sullivan. 


Cooking  up  growth  with  the  UNCW 
Entrepreneurship  Center 

While  at  a  UNCW  event,  the  cupcake  girls  met  Jonathan 
Rowe,  who  thought  they  would  be  a  perfect  fit  for  the 
proposed  center.  Beckmeyer  said  they  jumped  at  the 
opportunity  to  join  because  "one  of  the  best  ways  to  grow 
as  an  entrepreneur  is  to  learn  from  others.  We  don't  have  the 
chance  to  bump  into  these  business  vets  in  our  daily  lives  of 
taking  out  the  trash  and  staying  up  all  hours  trying  to  make 
payroll,  but  the  Entrepreneurship  Center  is  changing  that." 

Savoring  the  guidance  of  veteran 
businessman  Bob  Rippy 

When  Beckmeyer  and  Sullivan  began  to  explore  the 
possibility  of  expanding  Coastal  Cupcakes,  they  knew  they 
needed  assistance.  At  a  center  event,  the  duo  mingled  with 
veteran  business  owners,  including  Jungle  Rapids  president 
Robert  Rippy.  He  encouraged  them  to  open  a  second 
location  at  Wrightsville  Beach  and  do  more  with  less.  Sullivan 
said,  "We  thought  we  needed  to  take  out  some  big  loans, 
but  he  challenged  us  to  do  it  for  a  lot  less,  and  he  was  right, 
we  saved  tens  of  thousands  of  dollars.  Now  sales  in  both 
locations  are  great!" 

Topping  off  the  cupcake  with  UNCW 
student  employees 

With  the  added  support  of  the  center  and  mentors  like 
Rippy,  Coastal  Cupcakes  has  been  able  to  hire  five  UNCW 
students  and  an  intern  from  CSB.  Beckmeyer  said,  "It  feels 
amazing  to  inspire  other  UNCW  students  and  provide  jobs 
in  this  place  we  love  so  much."  Sullivan  agreed,  "We  have 
come  full  circle,  and  I  can't  wait  to  see  where  this  crazy 
dream  will  take  us  next." 

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With  35  years  of  experience  in  commercial  real  estate 
development  and  management,  H.  David  Swain  has  a 

keen  head  for  business,  but  his  heart  inspired  him  and  wife 
Diane  to  help  UNCW  during  the  toughest  economic  down- 
turn in  decades  by  making  a  gift  valued  at  $1  million. 

"There  are  other  colleges  and  universities,  but  my  heart 
and  soul  are  right  here,"  Swain  said.  "We  feel  like  educa- 
tion is  the  key  to  everyone's  opportunities  in  life,  and 
UNCW  is  the  heart  of  the  education  program  in  eastern 
North  Carolina." 

The  Swains  planned  to  make  an  anonymous  gift  to  support 
Cameron  School  of  Business  (CSB)  and  its  economic 
research  and  business  development  outreach  services,  but 
Dean  Larry  Clark  persuaded  them  to  reconsider 

"I  asked  David  and  Diane  to  let  me  leverage  their  name," 

he  said.  "David's  handshake  and  personal  word  are  among 

the  best  guarantees  one 

can  receive  in  business. 

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with  class." 


In  appreciation  for  the  couple's  support,  the  university  has 
named  the  H.  David  and  Diane  Swain  Center  for  Business 
and  Economic  Services  in  their  honor 

Their  confidence  In  the  benefits  of  education  comes 
from  David's  grandmother  and  mother,  both  excellent 
students  who  attended  college  during  an  era  when  few 
women  pursued  higher  education.  His  mother,  a  guidance 
counselor  at  the  high  school  David  and  Diane  attended, 
inspired  both  of  them  to  attend  college.  David  graduated 
from  UNC  Chapel  Hill  and  Diane  from  Meredith  College. 

The  Swains  discovered  UNCW  when  their  children,  Jason 
and  Meredith,  attended  programs  on  campus  while  in  high 
school.  Although  they  graduated  from  other  universities, 
both  have  returned  to  UNCW  for  specific  courses  to  further 
their  careers. 

As  community  leaders,  David  and  Diane  liked  what  they 
saw  at  UNCW.  They  became  involved  as  volunteers  and 
donors,  supporting  a  scholarship  fund  to  benefit  the  chil- 
dren of  New  Hanover  County  employees.  David  served  on 
several  boards,  including  as  chair  of  the  Board  of  Visitors 
and  member  of  the  Cameron  School  of  Business  Executive 
Advisory  Board. 


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David,  founder  of  Swain  &  Associates,  a  real  estate  services  firm  based  in 
Wilmington,  especially  appreciated  tine  Cameron  School's  commitment  to 
involving  experienced  business  executives  as  program  advisors  and 
student  mentors. 

"One  of  the  CSB's  greatest  successes  has  been  its  ability  to  attract  our 
community's  active  and  retired  business  executives  to  get  involved  in  all 
facets  of  the  school's  operation.  The  CSB  utilizes  the  insight  and  experience 
of  successful  leaders  to  afford  students  'hands-on'  learning  opportunities 
that,  in  turn,  strengthen  the  school's  curriculum,"  Swain  said. 

GIVING    TO    UNCW   =   A   SOUND   INVESTMENT 

The  Swains'  gift  reflects  their  personal  commitment  to  UNCW  and  its  mission. 
Those  reasons  inspired  donors  across  the  United  States  to  give  more  than 
$300  billion  to  charities  in  2008,  despite  the  national  recession,  according  to 
Giving  USA  (2009). 

Although  giving  decreased  by  2  percent  nationally  compared  to  the  previous 
year,  Americans  remained  generous.  Charitable  contributions  accounted  for 
more  than  2  percent  of  the  national  Gross  Domestic  Product  (GDP)  in  2008, 
Giving  USA  reported. 

UNCW  donors  contributed  $7  million  to  the  university  during  fiscal  year 
2008-09  despite  the  economy,  and  their  total  gift  commitments,  including 
pledges  and  planned  gifts,  exceeded  $14  million,  an  8  percent  increase  over 
the  previous  fiscal  year. 

The  Swains'  gift  to  UNCW  is  an  investment  in  their  community  and  its  future. 

"There's  no  doubt  that  as  a  businessman,  I'm  looking  to  get  the  biggest  bang 
for  my  bucl<s,"  Swain  said.  "I'm  getting  it  right  here  at  UNCW." 

From  partnerships  with  students  and  faculty,  to  forecasting  the  economy, 
hosting  the  North  Carolina  Entrepreneurship  Summit  in  2010,  and  providing 
training  for  the  region's  workforce,  the  H.  David  and  Diane  Swain  Center  for 
Business  and  Economic  Services  places  extraordinary  emphasis  on  reaching 
out  into  the  private  and  business  community  to  meet  the  needs  of  North 
Carolina,  according  to  Director  William  "Bill"  Sackley. 

"The  H.  David  and  Diane  Swain  Center  for  Business  and  Economic  Services 
has  nearly  a  30-year  history  on  the  UNCW  campus.  For  many  of  those  years, 
its  focus  was  to  provide  research  services  centered  on  the  collection  and 
analysis  of  regional  economic  data,"  Sackley  said.  "More  recently,  we've 
embraced  our  mission  as  the  outreach  leader  of  the  Cameron  School  of 
Business,  leveraging  the  efforts  of  our  students  and  faculty  to  foster 
economic  development  within  a  wide  constituency." 

INSPIRING    MORE   SUPPORT   FOR   UNCW 

The  Swains  hope  their  gift  serves  as  a  catalyst  for  more  donors  to  invest  in 
the  university. 

"UNCW  has  the  platform  to  mold  the  brightest  minds  of  our  next  generation, 
but  can  only  do  so  with  the  financial  support  of  those  who  believe  in  its 
promise,"  Swain  said.  "Diane  and  I  are  great  believers  in  the  university  and 
hope  our  gift  will  inspire  other  business  people  to  support  UNCW  financially." 

Their  support,  especially  during  an  economic  downturn,  is  invaluable, 
according  to  Chancellor  Rosemary  DePaolo. 

"In  a  time  of  shrinking  state  budgets,  philanthropic  gifts  such  as  theirs 
empower  the  university  to  continue  providing  students  with  the  most  powerful 
learning  experience  possible,"  she  said.  "They  are  wonderful  role  models  and 
friends  who  have  made  our  campus  and  community  much  better  places  to 
live,  work  and  learn." 

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Dedicated  to  endowing 
UNCW's  future 

by  Andrea  Weaver 

When  W.  Carter  Mebane  III  joined  the 
UNCW  Endowment  Board,  the  university 
had  less  than  $5  million  to  invest  in  its 
future.  Now,  30  years  later,  UNCW's 
endowment  is  valued  at  $48.9  million 
despite  the  global  economic  downturn. 

"We've  come  out  pretty  well,"  he  said. 
"I  think  that's  one  of  the  reasons  I  feel 
comfortable  stepping  down  in  these 
aggravating  times.  The  stock  markets  are 
going  to  go  sideways  for  a  few  years,  and  I 
think  UNCW  may  need  people  younger  than 
me  who  are  more  creative  and  may  be  able 
to  figure  out  the  best  ways  to  respond." 

A  creative  approach  to  managing 
money  marked  Mebane's  service  on  the 
Endowment  Board.  When  Mebane,  a 
stockbroker,  joined  the  board,  UNCW 
managed  many  individual  accounts,  limiting 
investment  options.  By  consolidating  the 
funds  into  a  larger  fund,  the  board  and 
university  leaders  increased  returns. 

"We  thought  if  we  could  get  returns  up, 
people  would  be  more  interested  in  giving 
money,"  he  said. 

Mebane,  father  of  William  C.  "Billy" 
Mebane  '05,  is  proud  of  two  other  board 
achievements.  First,  the  university's 
endowment  performance  frequently  has 
earned  high  rankings  from  a  national 
association  for  collegiate  business  officers. 
Second,  after  careful  research,  the  board 
voted  to  invest  significant  assets  with 
UNC  Management  Company  Inc.,  an 
organization  that  manages  endowments  for 
UNC  Chapel  Hill  and  other  schools  in  the 
university  system.  The  company's  returns 
consistently  outperform  national  standards. 

"Carter  has  been  an  important  member 
of  the  Endowment  Board,"  said  Mary 
M.  Gornto,  vice  chancellor  for  university 
advancement.  "His  commitment,  dedication 
and  vision  have  positioned  UNCW  to  keep 
soaring  far  into  the  future." 

Mebane  credited  his  board  colleagues, 
especially  the  investment  committee,  as 
well  as  the  chancellors,  vice  chancellors 
and  staff  he  worked  with  over  the  years. 
As  the  son  of  a  founder  of  Cape  Fear 
Memorial  Hospital,  he  served  on  the  board 
for  decades  because  "the  university  has 
meant  so  much  to  this  community." 

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Bob  Potts  '54  shows  off  fiis  cfieerleading  team  photo  to  Kim  Gargiulo,  assistant  director 
of  reunion  programming,  as  they  look  through  old  Fledgling  yearbooks. 

UNC  Wilmington  Alumni  Association  hosted  a  Golden  Wing  Society  reunion  during  Family 
and  Alumni  Weekend  in  October.  Wilmington  College  graduates  from  1947-59  enjoyed  a 
brunch  and  visit  with  fellow  alums  before  a  guided  trolley  tour  of  the  UNCW  campus. 

Dunng  the  Wise  Alumni  House  Centennial  Celebration,  f\/layor  Bill  Saffo  '83  proclaimed 
Nov.  7  Wise  Alumni  House  Day  for  the  city  of  Wilmington,  and  a  plaque  designating  the 
house  as  a  Wilmington  landmark  was  unveiled. 

Dianne  Wiley  and  Nicole  Carruth  pose  with  Sammy  C.  Hawk  during  the  family  weekend 
picnic  at  UNC  Wilmington  on  the  campus  commons. 

Photos  by  Jamio  Moncnel  nnd  Jason  Barnotto 

Additional  photos  of  alumni  events  can  be  viewed  at 
www.uncw.edu/aiumni 


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A  Model  A  Ford  sits  in  the  carport  of  the  Wise  Alumni  House  as  guests 
gathered  to  celebratejhe  building's  centennial  anniversary. 


ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 
BOARD    OF    DIRECTORS 

Board  Members 

Melissa  Blackburn-Walton  '87 

James  Carroll  '90 

Susan  Chandler  '07 

Crystal  Danford  '84 

Dm  Fanrar  '73 

Gayle  Hayes  Woodcock  '89 

Jeff  Hogan  '92 

Missy  Kennedy  '01 

Neal  Leeper  '95 

Trudy  Maus  '91,  ■97M 

Sandra  McClammy  '03.  '09M 

Lauren  Scott  '06 

Donis  Noe  Smith  '86,  '94M 

Marcus  Smith  '96 

Samona  Taylor  '07 

Wallace  West  '63 

Jason  Wheeler  '99,  '03M 

Aaron  Whitesell  'OS 

REGIONAL    CHAPTERS 

Cape  Fear 

Ken  Dieppa  '09 

Triad 

Bnan  Cruz  '96 

Triangle 

Matt  Glova  '07 

Greater  Charlotte  Area 

Call  the  alumni  office  to  get  involved 

SCHOOL  AFFILIATED 
ALUMNI  GROUPS 

Cameron  School  of  Business 

Jason  Brett  '01 

Communications  Studies 

Steve  Nelson  '06 

Watson  School  of  Education 
Joyce  Huguelet  '91 

OTHER    ALUMNI    GROUPS 

African  American  Graduates 
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Crew  Club 

Jennifer  Tnpplett  '97 

Wilmington  College 
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ALUMNOTES 


1950s 


Robert  (Bob)  R.  Dobo  Sr.  '50  passed 
away  July  14.  2009.  One  of  the  UNCW 
science  buildings  on  campus,  Dobo 
Hall,  is  named  after  him  and  his 
brother  Gabriel  W.  Dobo  '51 . 

Estell  Carter  Harrelson  '55  was  honored 
on  Oct.  23.  2008.  at  a  reception 
at  UNCW's  Kenan  House  for  the 
Wilmington  Society,  which  recognizes 
individuals,  corporations  or  founda- 
tions with  cumulative  giving  records 
of  $100,000  or  more,  demonstrating 
exceptional  service  to  the  well-being 
of  the  university. 

Harry  M.  Hallman  Jr.  '56  resigned  as 
mayor  of  Mount  Pleasant.  N.C..  on 
May  13.  2009, 


Anne  McCrary  Sullivan  '68  wrote  a  book 
of  poems  titled.  Ecology  II:  Throat 
Song  from  the  Everglades.  Anne  is  a 
master  naturalist  who  has  been  poet- 
in-residence  in  Everglades  National 
Park  and  in  Big  Cypress  National 
Preserve,  She  is  also  professor 
of  interdisciplinary  studies  in  the 
Department  of  Integrated  Studies  in 
Teaching,  Technology  and  Inquiry  at 
National-Louis  University.  Tampa.  Fla, 

Mary  Gaddy  '69  retired  from  teaching 
after  41  years  at  Sunset  Park 
Elementary  School, 

Gretta  Scott  Holt  '69  published  her  first 
children's  book  The  Reindeer  Who 
Was  Afraid  to  Fly  in  December  2008. 
She  IS  currently  working  on  another 
children's  book  and  novel. 


John  F.  Phillips  '70  and  his  wife. 
Connie,  were  honored  at  an  event 
for  the  Wilmington  Society,  which 
recognizes  individuals,  corporations 
or  foundations  with  cumulative  giving 
records  of  $100,000  or  more,  demon- 
strating exceptional  service  to  the 
well-being  of  the  university, 

Drusllla  Farrar  '73  retired  Sept,  30  from 
New  Hanover  County  Schools  where 
she  taught  elementary  general  music 
for  35  years.  She  has  been  a  member 
of  the  UNCW  Alumni  Association 
Board  of  Directors  since  1988.  She 
plans  to  travel  and  spend  more  time 
with  her  family  which  includes  a 
second  granddaughter  expected  in 
January, 

Norm  Melton  '74  received  the  Lifetime 
Achievement  in  Marketing  Education 
Award  from  the  North  Carolina 
Marketing  Educators'  Association  in 
December  2008,  Norm  retired  after 
29  years  as  marketing  teacher  and 
DECA  advisor  at  North  Brunswick 
High  School, 

Pamela  Haddock  '76  had  an  exhibit 
at  Swain  County  Center  for  the  Arts 
in  Bryson  City  during  August  and 
September  2009,  which  displayed  30 
of  the  artist's  watercolor  landscape 
scenes  of  western  North  Carolina, 

Carol  Moore  '77  is  a  clinical  assistant 
professor  for  the  Department  of 
Emergency  Medicine  at  the  Brody 
School  of  Medicine  at  East  Carolina 
University,  Carol  earned  her  medical 
degree  at  ECU  and  is  a  reservist  in 
the  U,S,  Naval  Medical  Corps, 


Diane  Hause  '78  is  a  self-employed 
artist.  Her  Web  site  is  www,haustudiO- 
com. 

Carson  D.  Hilburn  '78  is  the  senior 
wastewater  operator  for  Perdue 
Farms  in  Parksley,  Va,,  and  received 
the  South  Carolina  Grade  B  biological 
wastewater  operations  license, 

Patricio  Morillo  '78  is  the  vice 
president  of  Pacific  Coast  Bankers' 
Bancshares,  which  recently  expanded 
to  the  East  Coast. 

Wanda  Moore  Cecil  '79  and  her  husband 
Richard  celebrated  their  30th  wedding 
anniversary  on  July  21,  2009. 

Terr!  K.  Hathaway  '79,  a  North  Carolina 
Sea  Grant's  marine  education 
specialist,  received  the  2009 
Volunteer  of  the  Year  award  from  the 
Monitor  National  Marine  Sanctuary, 

Keith  E,  Hedrick  '79  is  a  senior  internal 
auditor  with  Southeastern  Pennsyl- 
vania Transportation  Authority,  He 
resides  in  Williamstown,  N,J, 

Greta  A.  Lint  '79  was  awarded  first 
place  from  the  N.C.  Press  Club  and 
third  place  from  the  National  Feder- 
ation of  Press  Women  for  a  media 
kit  and  media  preview  she  wrote  and 
produced  in  2008  for  the  Statesville 
Crossroads  Pumpkin  Fest,  She  was 
recognized  as  a  2009  Mover  and 
Shaker  by  Business  Leader  magazine, 
(photo) 


David  D,  Moore  '80  is  the  curator  of 
Nautical  Archaeology  at  the  North 
Carolina  Maritime  Museum  in 
Beaufort.  David  was  the  principal 
investigator  on  the  Hennetta  Marie 
project  (the  first  slave  shipwreck  to 
be  seriously  studied  in  North  America) 
and  is  directing  and  recording 
efforts  of  the  Queen  Anne's  Revenge 
(believed  to  be  Blackboard's  flagship), 

Pamela  Whitlock  '80,  '87M  was 

awarded  the  2009  National  Council 
of  University  Research  Administrators 
(NCURA)  Distinguished  Service 
Award,  This  award  recognizes 
members  of  NCURA  for  sustained 
and  distinctive  contributions  to  the 
organization. 

James  C.  Burke  '82,  '01 M  earned  a 
Ph,D,  in  geography  as  well  as  a 
certificate  in  historic  preservation  in 
December  2008  from  the  University 
of  North  Carolina  Greensboro. 

Becky  Simmons  Henry  '83  passed  away 
Mays,  2009, 

Col.  Darren  Thacker  Jr.  '83  relinquished 
command  of  the  Marine  Corps  Air 
Station  New  River  in  July  2009. 
He  is  now  a  trainer  with  the  Joint 
Warfighting  Center  in  Suffolk.  Va, 

Robert  P,  Divoky  '84  opened  his  own 
transportation  brokerage  firm,  HBC 
Inc.  The  company  arranges  the  coast- 
to-coast  transport  of  produce  to 
wholesale  markets  in  the  Northeast. 

Dan  Dunlop  '84  is  president  of 
Jennings,  a  branding  and  advertising 
agency  in  Chapel  Hill,  and  was  named 
marketing  impact  leader  by  Business 
Leader  magazine. 

Helen  Matthews  Parrish  '84  and  her 

husband  Jeffrey  announce  the  birth  of 
their  grandson,  Nicholas  Parrish,  on 
Oct.  16,  2008, 


Lee  Philips  '84  is  the  captain  of  The 
Peace  Maker,  a  150-foot  sailboat  that 
docked  on  the  Wilmington  nverfront  in 
March  2009. 

Richelle  Dombroski  '84  was  a  2009 
YWCA  Women  of  Achievement 
recipient  at  the  25th  Annual  Women 
of  Achievement  Awards  on  May  22. 

Col,  Harry  E,  McClaren  '85  is  vice 
president  of  aerial  operations 
for  Erickson  Air-Crane,  a  global 
company  operating  a  fleet  of  S-64 
E/F  helicopters  involved  in  aerial 
firefighting.  heavy  lift  construction  and 
hell-logging. 

Jeff  Howe  '85M  had  his  book.  Buzz 
Bradley  and  the  Invisible  Fort. 
published  by  LIumina  Press  in 
October  2008  and  is  working  on 
the  second  book  in  the  series.  Buzz 
Bradley  and  the  Green  River  Ooze. 
He  resides  in  Vero  Beach.  Fla..  with 
his  wife  Sandy  and  two  daughters. 
Laura  and  Carly. 

Thomas  M.  Ely  '86  received  a  Master 
of  Health  Administration  degree  from 
Pfeiffer  University  in  May  2009.  He 
is  a  strategic  services  associate  with 
Duke  University  Health  System. 

James  C.  Dean  '87,  '91  was  appointed 
Wilmington  Central  Rotary  president 
elect  for  2009.  He  was  chairman  of 
the  New  Hanover  County  Republican 
Party  for  2006-09. 

Brian  Rowsom  '87.  former  UNCW 
basketball  standout,  was  inducted 
into  the  Greater  Wilmington  Sports 
Hall  of  Fame.  Brian  coaches  a  profes- 
sional league  basketball  team  in 
Qatar. 

Terry  Schappert  '88  takes  History 
Channel  viewers  on  an  action- 
packed  journey  as  he  experiences 
the  training,  rituals  and  weapons  of 
history's  most  notable  warrior  cultures 
in  the  10-part  series.  Warnors.  which 
premiered  in  March  2009,  A  Green 
Beret,  Schappert  served  in  the 
military  for  17  years,  most  recently  in 
support  of  Operation  Iraqi  Freedom, 

John  M,  Pate  '89M  died  unexpectedly 
on  July  7,  2009 

Laura  Wright  '89  received  her  Master  of 
Public  Health  degree  in  epidemiology 
from  Eastern  Virginia  Medical  School 
in  Norfolk,  Va. 

Steve  Vernon  '89  portrayed  William 
Shakespeare's  knight  in  The  Merry 
Wives  of  Windsor  in  June  2009  at 
Greenfield  Lake  Amphitheater  in 
Wilmington. 


1990s 


Rachel  Crawford  '90  and  husband 
Huaira  are  raising  money  for  their 
nonprofit  Amarun  Organization 
that  works  to  provide  educational 
opportunities  for  young  people  in  the 
Amazon  rainforest  of  Ecuador,  Rachel 
wishes  to  establish  a  summer  camp 
for  Ecuadorian  Amazon  kids,  teaching 
them  to  appreciate  their  environment. 

Paul  D.  Knott  '90  is  a  managing 
partner  with  Old  North  State  Wealth 
Management,  a  wealth  and  tax 
advisory  firm  in  Wilmington. 

Melody  R,  Townsend  '90  is  a  nursing 
student  at  Polk  State  College,  She 
is  the  president  of  Townsend  & 
Company  PA  and  resides  in  Plant 
City,  Fla, 


Swimmer  Brian  Barndt  '91  collected 
three  silver  medals  and  one  bronze  at 
the  2009  World  Transplant  Games  in 
Brisbane,  Australia.  Brian,  who  survived 
a  heart  transplant  four  years  ago,  was 
one  of  80  athletes  representing  the 
United  States. 

Charles  C,  Highsmith  Jr.  '91 M  was  named 
chief  executive  officer  for  Bladen 
County  Hospital,  after  serving  as  chief 
executive  at  St,  Luke's  Hospital  in 
Columbus.  N  C-.  for  16  years. 

Shanda  Williams  Bordeaux  '92  is  the 

registrar  at  Wilmington  Christian 
Academy  and  will  be  coordinating 
events  for  the  school's  40th  anniversary 
in  2009-10,  She  is  a  former  chairman  of 
the  UNCW  Alumni  Association  Board  of 
Directors  and  currently  serves  as  vice 
president  on  the  Seahawk  Club  Board 
of  Directors. 

Ken  Lemon  '92  is  the  Gaston  Bureau 
reporter/photographer  with  the  Channel 
9  Eyewitness  News  team. 

William  "Bill"  McLean  '92  is  the  assistant 
women's  rowing  team  coach  at  Southern 
Methodist  University  and  is  pursuing  a 
master's  degree  in  higher  education. 

David  Johnson  '93  was  promoted  to 
branch  director  for  the  KRAFT  Family 
YMCA  in  Holly  Springs 

Mike  Arnold  '93,  '99M  is  the  deputy  policy 
director  for  N.C.  Gov.  Bev  Perdue. 
He  lives  with  his  wife.  Kimberly  Wood 
Arnold  '95.  and  two  children.  Austin  and 
Cameron,  in  Wake  Forest. 

Benjamin  R.  Nigro  '93  graduated  from 
Niagara  University  with  a  Master  of  Arts 
degree  in  interdisciplinary  studies  in 
May  2009. 

Angela  Bragaw  '94  and  Jonathon  Hamer 
were  married  Sept.  27.  2008.  Angela  is 
the  assistant  principal  at  L.C.  Bird  High 
School  in  the  Chesterfield  County  (Va.) 
Public  School  System. 

James  W.  McGee  '94  joined 
1800DWILaws.com.  a  national 
association  of  drunk  driving  defense 
attorneys.  McGee  Law  Firm  defends 
clients  in  Brunswick.  New  Hanover 
and  Pender  counties.  He  is  certified  in 
standardized  field  sobriety  testing  and 
successfully  completed  the  master's 
of  scientific  evidence  course. 

Robin  Tisinger  Pollock  '94  is  enrolled  in 
the  Master  of  Social  Work  program  at 
NC  State  University. 

Sandra  Pollock  Salinero  '94  earned 
a  master's  degree  in  information 
management  and  technology  from 
Capella  University  in  2004  and  is 
working  on  her  Ph.D.  Sandra  expects 
to  retire  from  the  Army  in  October  2010. 

Emy  Caiderone  '95  is  the  director  of 
student  services  for  Lexington  City 
Schools  and  is  leading  the  initiative  to 
make  reading  the  number  one  institu- 
tional priority. 

Roger  Clodfelter  '95  was  promoted  to 
assistant  vice  president  at  High  Point 
University. 

Anne  Minard  '95  was  one  of  the  five 
journalists  selected  as  2009-10  Ted 
Scripps  Fellows  in  Environmental 
Journalism  at  the  University  of 
Colorado  Boulder.  The  nine-month 
program  offers  mid-career  journalists 
an  opportunity  to  deepen  their 
understanding  of  environmental 
issues  and  policy  through  coursework. 
seminars  and  field  trips  in  the  region. 


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Damien  L.  Tucker  '95  and  his  wife 
Chandra  announce  the  birth  ot  their 
son,  Nicholas  Isaiah,  on  March  26. 
2009. 

Stephanie  D.  Banton  '96  and  her 

husband  Richard  announce  the  birth 
of  their  daughter.  Jamison  Grace, 
on  Jan.  1.  2008.  Jamison  joins  sister 
Maya,  3. 

Allison  Morris  Dacus  '96  and  her 

husband  Charles  announce  the  birth 
of  their  second  son,  t^rtason.  on  July  18, 
2009.  the  couple's  sixth  wedding 
anniversary. 

Sarah  Britton  Ruiz  '96,  '98M  is  the 

2009-10  Parent  Teacher  Association 
president  at  Supply  Elementary 
School. 

Terry  Sullivan  '96  is  campaign 
manager  for  the  2010  Kay  Bailey 
Hutchison  governor's  campaign  in 
Texas.  Terry  is  the  managing  partner 
for  First  Tuesday  Strategies,  a 
political  consulting  firm,  and  On  The 
Mark,  a  direct  mail  firm.  Terry  is  also 
co-founder  of  UnderThePowerLines, 
a  political  Web  firm. 

William  B.  Cooley  Jr.  '97  is  vice 
president  and  special  assets  manager 
for  New  Century  Bank  in  Dunn. 

Rusty  Kling  '97  is  a  v/ealth  manager 
and  marketing  director  with  Old 
North  State  Wealth  Management. 

Jan  Mann  '97  is  the  women's  golf 
coach  at  University  of  North  Carolina 
Chapel  Hitt, 

Holly  E.  Minges  '97  and  Andrew 
Nicholson  were  marned  May  16,  2009. 
(photo) 

Leslie  Ashbum-Nardo  '97M  presented 
the  2009  Sydney  Berger  Lecture, 
'Speaking  Out  about  Preiudice," 
in  March  2009  at  the  University  of 
Southern  Indiana. 

Cherllyn  Arnott  '97  and  James 
Parlaman  v;ere  married  March  21, 
2009.  Cherllyn  is  an  associate 
commissioner  with  the  Social 
Security  Administration. 

Brad  Sullivan  '97  and  Ramona 
Johnson  were  married  Nov.  1,  2008. 

Wes  Aiken  '98.  the  owner  of 
Schedulefly.  was  the  emerging 
company  winner  in  the  2009  Coastal 
Entrepreneur  Awards.  He  was 
featured  in  the  May  1-14,  2009, 
edition  of  the  Greater  Wilminglon 
Business  Journal.  Wes  designed  the 
online  employee-scheduling  appli- 
cation called  Schedulefly  to  improve 
operational  efficiency  by  reducing 
time  and  effort  spent  on  managing 
work  schedules. 

Davey  Beauchamp  '98  is  a  young 
adult  librannn  with  the  Lexington 
Library,  making  a  name  for  himself 
as  a  nationally  known  science 
fiction  writer.  He  spearheaded 
Writers  for  Relief,  which  produced  a 
212-page  science  fiction  anthology 
with  proceeds  benefiting  Hurricane 
Katnna  victims.  He  has  also 
published  Agency  32:  The  Chellon 
AflBir  and  was  commissioned  to  write 
a  rock  opera  based  on  the  fairy  tale 
ot  Bluebeard.  He  is  working  on  The 
Ama/ing  Pulp  Adventures.  Storrinq 
Mister  Adventure. 


Kristin  Feccia  Behm  '98  and  her  husband 
Christopher  announce  the  birth  of  their 
daughter.  Emery  Amelia,  on  Jan.  14, 
2009 

Catherine  Tillman  '98  and  Andrfe  John 
Brown  were  married  Aug.  8,  2009. 
They  reside  in  Raleigh,  where  Catherine 
(Kate)  IS  a  commercial  developer  with 
Commercial  Properties  Inc. 

Karyn  Freer  Crouthamel  '98  and  her 

husband  Matthew  announce  the  birth 
of  their  second  child.  Lovina.  on 
Jan.  15.2009. 

Lauren  L.  Decker  '98  was  appointed 
senior  director  of  marketing  for  the  U.S. 
Professional  Beach  '^/olieyball  League 
in  December  2008. 

Kimberly  G.  Gibson  '98  and  Jason  B.  Brock 
'02  were  marned  Aug.  2,  2008. 

Scott  Mickie  '98  IS  the  director  of 
business  development  for  LandDesign, 
an  urban  planning,  civil  engineering, 
landscape  architecture  and  branding 
company. 

Jackson  L.  Norveli  '98  is  the  assistant 
principal  at  Cape  Fear  Middle  School  in 
Pender  County.  His  wife,  Christina  Peck 
Norveli  '99  is  the  owner  of  the  Sterling 
House  in  Wilmington. 

Megan  Parpart  '98  and  Durward  B. 
Williams  were  married  Sept.  27,  2008. 
They  reside  in  Chapel  Hill  with  their 
daughter,  Logan  Virginia,  who  was  born 
Oct.  29,  2009.  (photo) 

Bob  Wheatley  '98  is  a  financial  advisor 
with  MassMutuai  Financial  Group/ 
Capital  Financial  Partners. 

Amanda  Hodges  Bunco  '99  and  her 

husband  Daniel  announce  the  birth  of 
their  son.  Christian  Andrew,  on  July  7, 
2008. 

Elizabeth  Harkcom  '99  received  her 
National  Board  Certification  for 
teaching  in  November  2008. 

Anna  Prizzia  '99  is  the  director  of 
the  University  of  Florida  Office 
of  Sustainability. 


2000s 


Jennifer  Check  '00  completed  her 
pediatnc  residency  at  UNC  Chapel 
Hill  and  is  now  a  neonatal-perinatal 
fellow  at  Northwestern  University  in 
Chicago.  III. 

Alannah  M.  Franklin  'GO  passed  away 
on  Dec   23.  2006. 

Laurie  B.  Hayes  '00  and  Jennifer  L.  Pena 

'05  are  co-aulhors  of  Wilkes  County:  A 
Briel  History,  published  by  the  History 
Press.  Charleston  2008.  Both  work  at 
Wilkes  Community  College. 

Sean  Lowery  '00  received  the  President's 
Club  Award  2008  for  Jazz  Pharmaceu- 
ticals Inc. 

Jeff  Omps  '00  attained  his  pilot's  license 
in  2008  and  flies  out  of  Livermore 
Airport  in  California.  He  is  employed  by 
Harland  Financial  Solutions  and  works 
in  software,  (photo) 

Jason  M.  Tyson  '00,  '02  received  a  Master 
of  Arts  in  Liberal  Studies  from  Wake 
Forest  University  on  May  18,  2009. 

Phyllis  Wosterman  '00  is  vice  president 
of  Business  operations  with  Grubb 
6  EMisjThomas  Linderman  Graham. 
T  provider  ol  integrated  real  estate 
serviror,  m  the  Tn.inqle  area. 


Richard  White  '00  is  the  assistant 
director  of  the  TV  series  Desperate 
Housewives. 

Melissa  B.  Andrus  '01  and  Michael  C. 
Kennedy  'DO  /;ere  marned  May  2.  2009. 
(photo) 

A  story  by  Anne  Barnhill  'DIM.  was 
selected  by  editor  and  publisher 
Shannon  Ravenel  as  the  f  rst  runner-up 
for  the  2009  Thomas  Wolfe  Fiction 
Prize  from  the  N.C.  Writers  Network. 

Delaine  Fowler  '01  is  the  owner  of 
Fowler  Physical  Therapy  in  Salisbury, 
a  member  of  the  Kiwanis  Club  of 
Salisbury  and  a  volunteer  with  Habitat 
for  Humanity.  She  was  elected  to 
the  Spencer  Board  of  Aldermen  in 
November. 

Jennifer  Brynn  Hulbert  '01  graduated  m 
2009  from  UNC  Eshelman  School  of 
Pharmacy. 

Rebecca  Hersey  Keenan  '01  and  her 

husband  Michael  announce  the  birth 
of  a  son.  Liam.  on  Feb.  24,  2009. 
Rebecca  is  an  underwriter  with  N.C. 
Farm  Bureau  Mutual  Insurance  Co. 

Adam  Murray  '01  received  the  2009 
Distinguished  Alumni  Award  from  the 
UNCW  Watson  School  of  Education. 

Laura  M.  Southerland  '01  won  an  Emmy 
Award  for  outstanding  technical 
team  remote  with  ESPN  NASCAR's 
coverage  by  the  National  Academy 
of  Televisions  Arts  &  Sciences.  She 
is  the  senior  operations  coordinator 
with  ESPN  Productions  Inc.  in  Bristol. 
Conn. 

Jenna  Stailman  '01  is  the  Angleton 
Christian  School  administrator  in 
Angleton.  Texas. 

Jeffrey  B.  Whiting  '01 M  is  a  professor 
of  naval  science  and  commanding 
officer  for  NROTC  unit  at  the 
University  of  Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Robert  T.  Wratten  '01  and  his  wife 
Cameron  announce  the  birth  of  their 
son.  Owen  Thomas,  on  May  24,  2008. 
Robert  is  employed  by  Pacific  Life 
as  a  senior  associate  director  for 
commercial  real  estate  investment 
in  the  Midwest.  Southeast  and  East 
Coast  regions. 

Kristin  Garner  '02  and  Scott  Callison 
were  married  June  14,  2009. 

Joseph  W.  '02  and  Mary  Wilkinson 
Casper  '00  announce  the  birth  of  their 
son.  Joseph  Wilkes,  on  March  7. 
2009.  Mary  is  a  commercial  portfolio 
manager  with  SunTrust  Bank. 

Erin  R.  DeLeo  '02  and  Chad  E.  Hogston 
were  married  March  20,  2009. 

Daniel  Faill  '02  and  his  wife  Brook 
announce  the  birth  of  their  daughter. 
Riley  Louise,  on  Aug.  24,  2009. 
Daniel  and  Riley  are  pictured  with 
grandmother  Kim  Leiner  Sees  '89.  The 
rocking  chair  on  which  they  are  sitting 
was  built  by  Riley's  great-grandfather 
Lou  Leiner  '02.  (photo) 

Valeria  Feezor  '02  is  the  assistant 
principal  at  North  Davidson  High 
School.  She  earned  a  Master  of 
Education  degree  from  UNC 
Greensboro  and  is  pursuing  a 
master's  degree  in  school  adminis- 
tration at  Gardner-Webb  University. 


Robert  S.  Futch  '02  is  pursuing  a 
Master  of  Arts  degree  in  liberal 
studies  at  UNCW.  He  is  the  director 
of  Freshman  Academy  and  assistant 
athletic  director  at  Wallace-Ross  Hill 
High  School.  He  vjas  selected  as  a 
21st  Century  Technology  teacher  in 
Duplin  County  for  2009-10. 

Stephanie  Brooks  Havirver  '02  and  her 

husband  Jason  announce  the  birth 
of  their  daughter.  Phoebe  Dawn,  on 
Feb.  12.  2009. 

Kendall  L.  Lavim  '02  is  a  communication 

specialist  for  Wachovia's  Corporate 
Communications  Department  in 
Charlotte.  Kendall  is  a  member  of 
Young  Affiliates  of  the  Mint  Museum, 
the  Charlotte  Coalition  of  Social 
Justice  and  Habitat  Young  Profes- 
sionals of  Charlotte. 

Kimberly  Majeski  '02  and  Jason 
Wehmeyer  were  married  Nov.  8, 
2008.  They  reside  in  Lake  Ridge, 
Va.  Kim  IS  a  business  development 
manager  with  MicroStrategy,  a 
computer  software  company. 

Shaun  Olsen  '02  was  featured  in  the 
May  1-14.  2009.  edition  of  the  Greater 
Wilmington  Business  Journal  for 
his  company  Opterex  that  was  the 
technology  winner  of  the  Coastal 
Entrepreneur  Awards. 

Susan  Pantas  '02  was  awarded  the 
Wilmington  Arts  Association  schol- 
arship and  debuted  her  paintings  at 
ArtSource  Fine  Art  in  Raleigh,  (photo) 

Brandy  Ward  '02  received  a  master's 
degree  in  medical  laboratory  science 
from  Quinnipiac  University.  She 
researches  and  develops  monoclonal 
antibodies  for  the  treatment  of  infec- 
tious diseases. 

Rachel  L.  Urban  '02  is  the  regional 
community  coordinator  for  the 
American  Cancer  Society  in 
Wilmington. 

Mat  Allred  '03  is  the  coordinator  of 
recreation  services  for  High  Point 
University. 

Benjamin  J.  Andrews  '04,  '05M  and 

Kimberly  M.  Russ  were  married 
May  16,  2009. 

Lewis  A.  Armstrong  '03  and  Cynthia  S. 
Croft  were  marned  April  25.  2009. 

Paul  Carboneli  '03  is  professor  of 
speech  and  theatre  arts  at  Polk  State 
College,  where  he  is  establishing  a 
new  theatre  club  that  combines  talent 
of  music  and  theatre  students.  He  has 
directed  plays  for  six  years  and  has 
more  than  20  years  experience  as  a 
stage,  television  and  film  actor. 

Timothy  J.  Hellman  '03  and  Natalie  K. 
Boetger  were  married  July  5.  2008. 

Tiffany  Lindemann  '03  earned  a  Master 
of  Business  Administration  degree  at 
Wingate  University. 

Natasha  Maiinsky  '03  created  her  own 
shopping  tour  company.  ShopNYC 
Tours,  in  New  York  City  after  working 
at  Screen  Gems  Studios  giving  tours 
of  Damson's  Creek.  She  is  active  in 
the  Wilmington  theatre  community, 
was  on  Drew  Barymore's  series  Tough 
Love  and  performs  regularly  on  stage 
in  New  York. 

Lisa  D.  Oliver  '03  and  Joseph  E.  Taylor 
were  marned  May  2,  2009. 


ALUMNOTES 


Dan  Owen  '03  received  the  Pacesetter 
40  award  at  Norttiwestern  Mutual's 
annual  meeting  of  financial  represen- 
tatives. Thie  award  honors  financial 
representatives  who  demonstrate 
extraordinary  success  by  selling  a 
minimum  of  40  life  policies  during  their 
first  six  months  of  business, 
(photo) 

Margaret  Torre  Plummer  '03  died 
unexpectedly  June  25,  2009.  from  a 
rock  climbing  incident  in  Las  Vegas. 
Margaret  was  known  for  being  a 
non-conventional  and  adventurous 
world  traveler  who  enjoyed  spending 
time  with  her  2-year-old  son. 

Sean  Rae  '03  died  unexpectedly  in  a 
diving  incident  in  La  Jolla,  Calif.  He 
was  attending  graduate  school  at 
San  Diego  State  University. 

Daniel  Richardson  '03  was  named  the 
Brunswick  County's  Teacher  of  the 
Year  in  April  2009. 

Lyndsay  E.  Rowland  '03  is  an  associate 
with  Weltman,  Weinberg  &  Reis  Co. 
L.P.A.  in  Pittsburgh.  Pa. 

Leslie  Shevlin  '03  is  the  head  coach 
of  the  Willamette  University  Bearcat 
men's  and  women's  swimming  teams 
in  Willamette,  Ore. 

Benjamin  J.  Andrews  '04,  '05M  and 

Kimberly  M.  Russ  were  married 
May  16,  2009. 

Rachel  Austin  '04  and  James  J.  Dargan 
were  married  April  19,  2009. 

Leah  Brubak  Benolken  '04  and  her 

husband  Joel  announce  the  birth  of 
their  daughter,  Isabel  Hope,  on 
Julys,  2008. 

Rebecka  Brasso  '04  is  pursuing  a  Ph.D. 
in  marine  biology. 

Lauren  Wesbroke  Davis  '04,  '09M  earned 
an  M.B.A.  from  Meredith  College. 

Ryan  M.  Hohman  '04  is  the  director  of 
communications  and  policy  for  Friends 
of  Cancer  Research.  Ryan  received  a 
Master  of  Public  Administration  degree 
from  Harvard  University's  John  F. 
Kennedy  School  of  Government  and 
a  juris  doctorate  from  Georgetown 
University  Law  Center. 

Amanda  Partida  James  '04  and  her 

husband  Tony  announce  the  birth  of 
twins.  Coral  Grace  and  Kennedy  Gray, 
on  July  19,  2009. 

Courtney  L  O'Dell  '04  and  Richard  J. 
Keskinen  were  married  April  25,  2009. 

Kristen  Mueller  '04  and  John  Orr  were 
marned  June  13,  2009. 

Candace  Reel  '04  is  the  2009-10 
Cabarrus  County  Schools  Teacher 
of  the  Year  and  received  $1 ,000  from 
SunTrust  and  a  new  laptop  from  the 
school  system.  Candace  is  an  excep- 
tional children  teacher  at  Cox  Mill 
Elementary  school  and  will  advance  to 
the  regional  competition  to  compete 
for  North  Carolina  Teacher  of  the  Year. 

Sara  M.  Cowling  '04  and  Clint  Shoemaker 
were  married  May  9,  2009.  Sara  is  a 
licensed  clinical  social  worker  at  the 
Beaufort  County  Medical  Center. 

Chapin  L.  Swarthout  '04  and  Nicholas 
Brinegar  were  married  March  28,  2009 
and  reside  in  Wilmington. 


James  Bengala  '05  was  promoted  to 
director  of  sales  and  operations  with 
RockyMounfainVacationRentals.com 
in  Vail,  Colo. 

Marine  Corps  1st  Lt.  Travis  C.  Beyer  '05 

is  deployed  with  the  3rd  Battalion. 
8th  Marine  Regiment  (reinforced) 
at  Camp  Lejeune,  assigned  as  the 
ground  combat  element  of  the  Special 
Purpose  Marine  Air  Ground  Task 
Force-Afghanistan.  Their  mission  is  to 
conduct  counterinsurgency  operations 
with  an  emphasis  on  training  and 
mentoring  Afghan  national  police 

Marine  Corps  1st  Lt.  David  W.  Fickle  '05 

was  designated  a  naval  aviator  while 
serving  with  Training  Air  Wing  One, 
Mendian,  Miss.  He  received  the 
"Wings  of  Gold,"  marking  the  culmi- 
nation of  months  of  flight  training. 

Morgan  Fore  '05  is  the  wrestling  coach 
at  Lake  Norman  High  School.  He  is  a 
silver  certified  wresting  coach  through 
USA  Wrestling. 

Christina  Tracey  Hadding  '05  and  her 

husband  William  announce  the  birth 
of  their  daughter,  Abigail  Marie, 
on  March  9,  2009.  They  reside  in 
Abingdon,  Md. 

Margaret  F,  Lineberger  '05M  and  Jason 
W.  Rollison  were  married  April  25, 
2009. 

Bevin  Prince  '05  stars  on  the  CW's 
One  Tree  Hill  as  the  ditzy  cheerleader, 
Bevin  Mirskey. 

Sam  Romano  '05  and  his  brother 
Joe  Romano  '02,  '07M  are  partners 
in  the  Seaview  Crab  Company  in 
Wilmington.  They  were  featured  in 
the  Sept.  11,  2009,  edition  of  the 
Wilmington  Star-News. 

William  C.  Strieker  '05  earned  a 
Master  of  Business  Administration 
degree  with  a  concentration  in  global 
management  on  May  16,  2009,  from 
Babson  College. 

Blake  Adams  '06,  a  New  York-based 
actor,  plays  the  role  of  the  Ocean  City, 
Md.,  mascot  Rodney  the  Lifeguard 
in  an  advertising  campaign.  He  also 
has  appeared  in  a  national  Red 
Lobster  commercial,  as  Susan  Lucci's 
massage  therapist  on  Ail  My  Children 
and  in  a  billboard  campaign  in  New 
York  City  to  promote  the  Showtime 
series  The  Tudors. 

Brandon  L.  Boswell  '06M  published  a 
Christian  humor  book.  My  Personal 
Journey  on  the  Road  of  Life.  This 
book  along  with  his  first  book. 
Raising  Prayers,  Not  Hell:  Life  through 
the  Eyes  of  a  Christian  Teenager, 
were  added  to  the  North  Carolina 
Collection  and  are  permanently 
located  in  the  Louis  Round  Wilson 
Library  at  UNC-Chapel  Hill. 

Jody  B,  Bowman  '06  is  a  Spanish 
Instructor  in  the  Department  of 
Modern  Foreign  Language  at  High 
Point  University. 

Kevina  Kay  Casaletto  '06  was  accepted 
into  the  Peace  Corps  and  departed 
for  Belize  Aug.  21  for  pre-service 
training  as  a  teacher  volunteer. 

Tiffany  L,  Edgell  '06  announces  the 
birth  of  Gabriel  Lynn  Edgell  on  July  1 1 , 
2009.  Tiffany  is  a  merchandising 
operations  specialist  for  Motrlcity  Inc. 


Betsy  Huffine  '06  is  the  scheduler  for 
U.S.  Rep.  Howard  Coble. 

Samantha  J.  Lesch  '06  and  William 
Garrison  Rudisill  Jr.  were  married 
April  11,  2009. 

Kasi  S.  Lynch  '06  is  pursuing  a  Master 
of  Science  degree  in  community 
agency  counseling  at  NC  State 
University.  Her  thesis  is  focusing 
on  the  effectiveness  of  a  relational 
aggression  intervention. 

Katherine  Miller  '06  and  AJ  Mealor 
were  married  June  27,  2009.  She 
earned  a  Master  of  Divinity  degree 
from  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 
on  May  16,  2009,  and  is  pursuing 
ordination  in  the  Presbyterian 
Church  (USA) 

Sheirra  Chestnut  Meares  '06  and  her 

husband  Franklin  announce  the  birth 
of  a  daughter,  Farrah  Ahloni  Kyannah, 
on  March  15,  2008.  Sheirra  is  an  early 
childhood  teacher  at  Whiteville  High 
School. 

Kevin  Norman  '06  is  the  assistant 
coach  for  the  Sawanee  men's  and 
women's  swimming  teams.  He 
earned  a  Master  of  Science  degree 
in  exercise  science  and  human 
performance  in  2009  from  Southern 
Connecticut  State  University. 

Nicole  Parrett  '06  and  Jesse  Johnson 
were  married  April  4,  2009. 

Brian  Pate  '06  worked  in  the  White 
House  for  George  W.  Bush  and 
currently  works  for  Barack  Obama. 

Ken  Thompson  '06  competed  in  the 
Bravo  series  Make  Me  a  Supermodel 
He  is  the  lead  singer  with  the  rock 
band  Unity  in  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Matthew  D,  Glova  '07  was  honored  at 
UNCW's  EL.  White  Society  reception 
on  Nov.  20,  2008. 

Sarah  Hatter  '07  completed  her 
two-year  commitment  to  Teach  for 
America  in  June  2009. 

Lt.  Matthew  Mason  '07  is  serving  with 
other  Seahawks  in  Mahmudiyah,  Iraq. 
They  include  students  Sgt  Thomas 
Tharrington  II  '11,  Sgt.  Mark  Mazzone  '10. 
Spc.  Andrew  Everette  '09  and  Capt.  Chris 
Padgett  '93  who  is  with  UNCW  Police 
They  were  photographed  Oct.  19  with 
a  UNCW  banner  on  a  Bradley  Fighting 
Vehicle,  (photo) 

Michael  Marbry  '07  plays  baseball  with 
the  Asheville  Tourists  in  the  Class  A 
South  Atlantic  League. 

Suesan  Sullivan  '07  is  the  new 

executive  director  of  the  YWCA  Lower 
Cape  Fear. 

Jon  Thompson  '07  is  the  director  of 

radio  and  television  for  the  National 
Republican  Congressional  Committee 
in  Washington,  D.C.,  where  he 
assists  with  media  training.  He  also 
worked  for  the  Republican  National 
Committee,  the  McCain  and  Palin 
campaign  and  presidential  debates 
and  GOP  convention  in  Minnesota. 

Jeremy  Tomlinson  '07  is  rebuilding 
his  stonemasonry  business  after  an 
18-month  deployment  to  Iraq  in  2004. 

Justin  Williams  '07  returned  home  in 
June  after  more  than  two  years  as  a 
community  development  Peace  Corps 
volunteer  in  Forestiere,  Saint  Lucia. 


Matthew  Wisthoff  '07  earned  first  place 
in  the  1 1th  annual  Bandit's  Challenge 
Tnathlon.  He  beat  last  year's  winning 
time  by  two  minutes  and  his  own 
2008  time  by  six  minutes. 

Ameet  Doshi  '08M  passed  the  LEED 
Accredited  Professional  exam  in 
March  2009.  Ameet  is  a  librarian  at 
Georgia  Perimeter  College. 

Elda  Perez  Garcia  '08M  is  a  manager 
with  Brunnen  Internacional,  SA  de  C.V. 

Brittany  Main  '08  joined  the  Wilmington 
Police  Department  after  completing 
18  weeks  of  basic  law  enforcement 
training 

Jack  Mans  '08  was  promoted 
to  a  staff  level  II  accountant  at 
WithumSmith-^Brown  in  Red  Bank,  N.J. 

Julie  Mclntyre  Poindexter  '08  is  a  sales 
associate  with  Prudential  Carolinas 
Realty. 

Caroline  Roberts  '08  was  the  assistant 
to  Academy  Award  winning  director 
Rob  Marshall  on  the  movie  Nine 
which  stars  Daniel  Day-Lewis, 
Penelope  Cruz,  Nicole  Kidman, 
Judi  Dench,  Kate  Hudson  and  Sophia 
Loren.  It  premiered  Dec.  25,  2009. 
www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/nine 

Sarah  Rushing  '08  is  one  of  215 

members  of  AmeriCorps'  National 
Civilian  Community  Corps  who 
completed  10  months  of  full-time 
service  to  communities  in  need. 

Mona  K,  Vance  '08  is  the  2009  recipient 
of  Glover  Moore  Prize  through  the 
Mississippi  Historical  Society,  which 
is  awarded  annually  to  the  author  of 
the  best  master's  thesis  on  a  topic  in 
Mississippi  history  completed  during 
the  previous  year. 

Kaitlin  Helms  '09  is  the  staff  assistant 
for  NC.  Rep   Mike  Mclntyre. 

Danielle  E,  McConnell  '09  was 

appointed  by  the  Education  Office 
of  Embassy  of  Spain  to  a  teaching 
assistantship  in  a  Spanish  school 
for  the  2009-10  academic  year 
beginning  Oct   1 

Jamie  Costin  Mathews  '09  and  her 

husband  John  announce  the  birth  of 
their  son,  Lucas,  on  May  28,  2008. 
Lucas  has  two  siblings,  Tyler  and 
Cameron.  Jamie  is  an  administrative 
specialist  at  GE-Hitachi  in  Wilmington. 

Pamela  Lawrence  '09  along  with  Heather 
Sangtinette  '09  and  Richard  Munday  '08 

are  enrolled  in  the  Elon  University 
School  of  Law. 


Friends 


Wes  Berlin  died  June  4,  2009.  He  was 
a  member  of  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business  marketing  department 
faculty  and  also  served  as  an 
Executive  in  Residence  and  Cameron 
Executive  Network  mentor. 

Ruby  Knox  died  Aug.  11,  2009,  at 
the  age  of  96.  She  was  one  of  the 
original  business  faculty  members  at 
Wilmington  College  during  the  1960s, 
teaching  introductory  accounting  and 
communications  in  the  Department  of 
Business  and  Economics.  She  retired 
in  the  late  1970s.  She  was  able  to 
witness  her  great-grandchild.  Derek 
Poole,  graduate  in  May  as  one  of  the 
top  students  in  the  Cameron  School 
of  Business. 


FALL  2009  UNCW  Magazine 


27 


The  topsail  schooner  Pride  of  Baltimore  II  is  horsing  along 
at  eight  and  a  half  knots  -  just  under  1 0  miles  per  hour  On  a 
cloud-dark,  rain-splattered  night,  80  miles  out  in  the  Atlantic, 
we  seem  to  be  flying.  At  precisely  8  p.m.,  I  take  the  big  wheel 
to  steer  for  the  next  four  hours.  The  three  crew  of  A-watch 
and  the  rest  of  my  mates  on  B-watch  lay  aloft  to  furl  the 
lightweight  stunsails  and  skyscraping  topgallants  as  the  wind 
rises  toward  gale-strength.  The  stars  disappear,  leaving  me  to 
steer  by  the  glowing  compass  card. 

It's  crucial  to  keep  a  steady  course,  to  keep  the  boat  from 
slewing  or  rolling  too  hard,  while  all  those  people  are  in  the 
hgging  almost  a  hundred  feet  above  the  deck,  working  by  feel 
alone,  lest  they  be  tossed  into  thin  air 

Forward  of  the  wheel,  Capt.  Jamie  Trost  '96  climbs  out  of 
the  main  cabin  from  time  to  time,  backlighted  by  the  weak 
red  glow  of  the  nav-station  lights  below,  where  he's  been 
working  out  the  rhumbline  into  Jacksonville,  Fla. 

"What's  your  course?"  he  asks  in  a  calm  voice. 

"Two-thirty." 

"Make  it  two-fifty." 

"Two-fifty,  aye,"  says  I,  and  turn  the  wheel  slowly  until  the 
lubber  line  on  the  compass  card  lines  up  with  the  new  course. 

We're  having  a  reunion,  Jamie 
and  I.  At  33,  tall,  sunburned  and 
fit,  he's  a  veteran  sea  captain 
who  has  sailed  the  world's 
oceans  and  inland  seas  aboard 
a  variety  of  traditional  vessels. 
More  than  a  dozen  years  ago, 
when  he  studied  creative  writing 
at  UNCW,  Jamie  sailed  as  my 
crackerjack  foredeck  crew  on 
the  sloop  Savoir-Faire,  racing 
off  Myrtle  Beach.  He  did  all  the 
hard  work  -  handling  the  spin- 
naker, changing  out  jibs.  He 
was,  even  then,  a  man  of  both 
action  and  reflection. 

After  graduation  in  December  1996,  he  served  on  two  Great 
Lakes  schooners  before  joining  the  Amistad,  a  replica  slave 
trader  made  famous  by  the  movie  of  the  same  name,  as  chief 
mate  and  education  director  Soon  he  advanced  to  captain  of 
the  Chesapeake  Bay  schooner  Sultana. 

"It  was  the  best  first  command  I  ever  could  have  had,"  he 
recalled.  "She's  small  and  manageable,  very  traditional,  the 
rig,  the  construction,  everything."  But  after  a  few  seasons,  he 
yearned  for  a  bigger  vessel,  a  bigger  challenge.  So  he  took  a 
demotion  from  captain  to  third  mate  on  the  tall  ship  Niagara, 
based  in  his  boyhood  hometown  of  Erie,  Pa. 

"I  had  gone  from  captain  of  a  50-ton  schooner  with  a  crew 
of  seven  to  fourth  in  command  on  a  315-ton  brig  where  my 
division  alone  was  bigger  than  my  whole  crew  had  once 
been.  I  imagine  it  in  a  writing  sense,  going  from  being  an 
editor  at  a  small-town  paper  to  being  a  reporter  at  the  New 
York  Times.  You're  stepping  up  in  scale  in  a  huge  way." 


The  theme  of  our  reunion  has  been  leadership  -  what  it  is,  how 
it  is  manifest  in  various  professions,  why  good  leadership  is  a 
necessity  out  here  in  the  ocean.  My  former  student  and  crew 
member  is  now  the  one  giving  the  orders  to  a  crew  of  1 1 ,  and  I 
have  absolute  confidence  in  his  judgment  and  ability. 

"We  are  constantly  in  a  hostile  environment,"  he  said.  "There 
is  no  love  for  boats  or  people  in  the  middle  of  the  ocean.  The 
ocean  doesn't  care.  Conrad  writes  very  extensively  about  that, 
and  he  has  a  great  line  I  only  remember  in  paraphrase  about 
how  ships,  like  people,  like  to  have  their  faults  ignored  and 
their  qualities  lauded,  when  in  reality  it's  the  other  way  around." 

After  each  voyage,  and  after  specific  maneuvers,  Jamie 
gathers  the  crew  amidships  for  a  debriefing.  "I  think  that 
process  I  was  exposed  to  in  creative  writing  is  key  to  that: 
What  worked  and  what  didn't  work?  That  whole  process  of 
deconstructing  the  details  of  something  that  happened  and 
then  tinkering  with,  'This  could  have  been  better  about  it,  and 
this  is  why.'" 

When  a  mate's  berth  opened  in  Pride  II  for  her  European  tour 
in  2005,  he  jumped  at  the  chance.  The  1 85-ton,  1 57-foot-long 
schooner  is  a  replica  of  the  Baltimore  clippers  that  fought  as 
American  privateers  duhng  the  War  of  1812.  On  Sept.  5, 
a  hundred  miles  off  the  coast  of  France,  a  fitting  failed,  the 
bowsprit  cracked  in  half,  and  since  the  rigging  load  is 

connected  fore  and  aft,  the 
foremast  and  mainmasts  both 
came  crashing  down  on  deck. 
Jamie  was  nearly  crushed  by 
the  falling  foremast  but  rolled 
into  a  lucky  niche  along  the 
bulwarks  with  another  mate,  and 
the  two  were  trapped  together 
under  tons  of  falling  sail. 

"It's  not  what  you  want  to  have 
happen  at  all  -  a  tradewind 
passage  home  across  the 
Atlantic  would  have  been  great 
-  but  in  terms  of  learning  how 
to  deal  with  a  full-on  crisis,  it 
was  invaluable."  Jamie  took 
charge  of  one  of  two  work  parties.  He  had  himself  lowered  into 
the  water  and  worked  in  the  failing  light  of  dusk  to  wrap  a  line 
around  the  bowsprit  so  it  wouldn't  punch  a  hole  in  the  ship. 

"When  I  saw  the  situation  -  and  this  goes  back  to  the  idea 
of  leadership,  and  if  you  really  break  it  down,  you  are  leading 
the  way  -  I  said,  there's  no  way  I'm  sending  anybody  else  to 
do  this." 

It  was  a  remarkable  achievement.  In  just  a  few  hours  of 
remaining  daylight,  the  crew  cleared  the  debris,  and  the  ship 
was  on  course  under  power  for  Saint-Nazaire.  Jamie  spent  six 
months  in  France  overseeing  the  refit  and  later  was  offered 
a  captaincy.  "I  learned  to  speak  French,  but  I  spoke  it  like  a 
10-year-old  kid  who  had  been  raised  in  a  shipyard." 

By  contrast,  our  voyage  from  Wilmington  to  Jacksonville  was 
a  sleigh  ride.  When  I  left  Pride  II  at  the  wharf  on  the  St.  Johns 
River,  Jamie  waved  from  his  perch  high  in  the  crosstrees  of  the 
foremast,  exactly  where  he  belonged. 

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What  happens  when  a  Seahawk  decides  to 
trek  the  Himalayas  with  three  Tar  Heels? 

WELL,  A  RIVALRY,  of  course 


by  J.J.  Knight  '10 

In  May,  Charlie  Schmidt  '05  went  on 
a  two-week  trek  to  the  summit  of  Kala 
Patthar  in  the  Nepali  Himalayas  with 
three  of  his  best  friends,  UNC  alumni 
Aaron  Houghton,  Scott  Dillard  and 
Erik  Severinghaus. 

Outside  the  tea  house  they  were  using 
for  lodging,  the  three  UNC  alumni 
decided  to  pay  homage  to  their  alma 
mater  by  using  rocks  to  spell  out  its 
initials.  Schmidt  decided  to  add  his 
own  tribute  with  a  "W"  at  the  end. 

After  the  memorial  was  no  longer 
a  photo  opportunity,  it  became  a 
chance  for  competition.  The  "W"  kept 
disappearing  and  reappearing  duhng 
the  night  and  next  morning.  As  the 
group  set  off  for  higher  elevations,  last 
chance  efforts  were  made  in  the  name 
of  school  spirit.  "I'm  still  not  sure  how 
we  left  it,"  Schmidt  said.  "I  don't  know 
if  the  'W  made  it  or  not." 


Schmidt  had  been  bitten  by  the  travel 
bug  prior  to  this  adventure,  journeying 
with  friends  in  college  and  visiting 
nine  countries  outside  of  the  U.S. 
So  when  the  idea  of  trekking  through 
the  Himalayas  to  see  Mt.  Everest 
was  proposed,  he  immediately  was 
on  board. 

"I  felt  that  it  would  be  an  amazing 
opportunity,"  Schmidt  said.  "It's  hard 
to  describe  the  full  magnitude  of 
standing  in  person  and  looking  at  Mt. 
Everest.  It  is  not  just  another  mountain, 
but  the  mountain,  the  tallest  in  the 
world,  the  one  that  everyone  since 
grade  school  has  studied  and  read 
about  in  all  their  geography  books." 

Schmidt's  passion  for  other  cultures 
and  new  experiences  is  what  propelled 
him  to  go  on  the  trip,  but  it  was  his 
friends  that  made  it  an  adventure  of  a 
lifetime.  "Looking  back,"  Schmidt  said, 
"if  I  had  gone  alone,  I  know  I  would 
have  been  miserable." 


Duhng  the  course  of  the  tnp,  Schmidt 
developed  a  chest  cold  due  to  the 
extreme  temperature  changes  and  the 
difference  in  air  quality.  He  occasionally 
had  to  remind  himself  to  take  pleasure 
in  his  surroundings  and  the  experiences. 

"Despite  everything,"  Schmidt  said, 
"the  lack  of  air  pressure,  colds, 
coughs,  inadequate  accommodations, 
lack  of  plumbing,  with  my  three  best 
friends  there  laughing,  joking  and  going 
through  it  with  me,  it  made  it  one  of  the 
greatest  experiences  of  my  life." 

Now  back  in  the  States,  Schmidt  and 
his  friends  have  returned  to  their  jobs 
and  their  separate  corners  of  North 
Carolina.  During  the  current  economic 
climate,  financial  worries  can  overcast 
the  importance  of  relationships  and 
the  power  of  friendship. 

"So  many  times  we  get  stuck  in  the 
rut  of  getting  up,  going  to  work  and 
coming  home.  Those  days  go  by  all 
just  blended  together  with  virtually  no 
memories.  Now,  while  everyone  has 
to  work  to  sustain  a  comfortable  life, 
I  have  been  making  better  efforts  to 
utilize  my  spare  time  for  memorable 
activities,"  Schmidt  said.  "I  learned 
that  with  three  of  my  best  friends,  I 
can  go  through  anything,  do  anything." 


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success 

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by  Kate  Heaton  '09 


Chadwick  "Chad"  Tyner  '98  has 

proven  one  can  be  successful  in  a 
harsh  economy. 

This  native  North  Carolinian  is 
co-founder  of  Skypanels,  a  non-profit 
organization  that  produces  decorative 
florescent  light  diffusers,  and  University 
Linl<,  a  1 00-page  subscription  maga- 
zine that  launched  in  April.  Chad  also 
is  working  with  Tony  McNeill  '97  on 
a  product  called  The  Desk  Mate,  a 
pen  and  book  holder  that  attaches  to 
elementary  school  desks. 

After  leaving  UNC  Wilmington  with  a 
Bachelor  of  Arts  in  psychology,  Chad 
journeyed  to  London  for  a  year  and 
then  moved  to  New  York  City  where 
he  acted  in  television  commercials  for 
Coors  Light  and  Mazda,  among 
many  others. 


"I  see  acting  as  I  do  surfing.  I  enjoy 
doing  both  whether  I  can  get  paid  or 
not.  Most  places  that  you  live  you  can 
do  some  form  of  acting,"  said  Chad. 

In  2001 ,  after  battling  the  cold  climate 
of  New  York,  Chad  moved  to  Los 
Angeles,  where  he  decided  to  switch 
career  paths.  "With  acting,  you  have 
a  lot  of  down  time  and  having  a  busi- 
ness is  something  you  can  do  on  your 
own,"  he  said. 

Skypanels  can  be  seen  at  several 
Wilmington-area  establishments 
including  Blair  Middle  School,  Sahara 
Pita  Pit  restaurant  and  even  UNCW. 
These  fluorescent  light  diffusers  are 
available  in  an  array  of  cloud  designs 
that  help  create  a  more  relaxed,  sooth- 
ing atmosphere  and  are  currently 
being  researched  for  medical  benefits. 


A  portion  of  the  proceeds  from 
the  sale  of  Skypanels  is  donated 
to  charities  like  Make-A-Wish 
Foundation  and  cancer  research. 

With  headliners  like  Jimmy  Fallon, 
Kendra  Wilkinson  and  Jack  Black 
on  the  cover  of  University  Link, 
Chad's  magazine  is  sure  to  catch 
the  attention  of  many  college 
students.  He  plans  to  expand  the 
magazine  into  10  major  college 
markets,  including  the  Raleigh/ 
Durham  and  Wilmington  areas, 
by  201 1 .  In  each  market,  the 
magazine  will  use  local  college 
students  as  writers  to  reach 
the  demographic  audience  and 
provide  them  with  beneficial 
work  experience. 

"It  simultaneously  creates  unique 
opportunities  for  the  next  gener- 
ation of  great  writers  and  journal- 
ists, while  providing  its  college-age 
audience  with  the  most  compel- 
ling, entertaining,  informative  and 
thoughtful  stories  available  in  any 
medium,"  Chad  said. 

Chad  believes  his  psychology 
degree  has  been  a  great  asset  to 
his  business  successes. 

"Everyone  has  different 
perspectives  in  business,  and 
the  faster  you  can  understand 
someone's  perspective  the 
better  you  are  at  negotiating  and 
resolving  any  conflict,"  Chad 
said.  "That  goes  a  long  way  into 
creating  products  and  creating 
business  relationships." 

Chad  and  his  wife  Niki  Bryan 
Tyner  '99  live  in  Pasadena,  Calif., 
with  their  son,  Tristan.  Niki,  who 
earned  a  bachelor's  degree  in 
education,  is  general  manager 
for  Archstone-Smith,  a  rental 
property  company. 

Video  clips  from  Chad's  nation- 
wide television  commercials  are 
available  online  at: 
youtube.com/watch?v=XARBPd 
OZA0c&feature=channel  and 
youtube.com/watch?v=POiA8BJ9P 
sc&feature=channel_page. 


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