Student Life A campus is not a campus without students! What impact has the student population presented over the last 60 years. This category also includes situations requiring mingling-such as key events, performances, speakers, leadership and athletics. The "miscellaneous" entry covers frequently asked questions directed to the library reference desk.
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EventsFor a complete database of performers, speakers, guests and concerts that have occurred at UNCW over the last 60 years. Timeline http://library.uncwil.edu/archives/timeform.html One of the first performing groups to appear here
1949 – Utah Centennial Chorus performs for Wilmington College students Bonfires Along with pep rallies and dances for homecoming. The bonfire was lit on the field behind the college. The Engineers Club took on the responsibility of building it.
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Has UNCW ever had a football team? Yes, there have been several formally organized football clubs in the 1950 and 1980s
1951 Spring Football practice at the 13th and Ann Streets field, shared with New Hanover High School. Has any Seahawk team won a national or regional award? Awards http://www.uncw.edu/facts/athletics.html Who are the members of the dance team? Dance Team http://www.uncw.edu/athletics/Dance%20New/index.htm
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How do I find out about current campus events? http://student.uncw.edu/org/ace/about.htm
Who is Sharky? http://appserv02.uncw.edu/caic/gameroom/index.asp What is Seahawk links? http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/transitions/seahawklinks.htm
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When did a certain club officially organize or end?
Image of campus radio station, 1986. Radio stations 1949 call letters WMFD – 1st on the air 10-31-49 1961 WILC- Wilmington College Radio Station – run by club Becomes WLOZ - shut down in 1981 Re opened in late 1990s and closed again! |
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Sea-Tones Choral group formed in the fall of 1958 with only 8 full time members. Originally directed by Lloyd Hudson, music department. “Top Twelve” elite performing choral group chosen on their ability to sing and follow directions. Concert Band 1961 formed Wilmington College Concert Band under direction of William Adcock.
Performing Ensembles Concert Choir 60-75 member group. Chamber Singers- selected via auditions, performances. Chamber Choir- hybrid of the two, extensive touring. Jazz Ensembles- big bands and combos SRO Theatre Wilmington College ‘Stagers’ one of the first groups organized at Wilmington College in 1947. 1963 an attempt was made to construct a Greek-style outside amphitheater north east Hoggard Hall. This area was chosen for its natural slant and proximity to the proposed Fine Arts building. It was to hold approximately 600 people. Coordinated by Doug Swink it was to be constructed by the Drama Club along with the Circle K and Civitans groups. However, the project was abandoned by 1964 and never continued.
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When did student government begin, who have been the leaders? Current http://student.uncw.edu/org/sga/rep-pres.htm
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The first one noted is from the Class of 1967 and stands as a monument in front of Kenan Hall 1998 establishes tradition continued through present of either a physical gift or scholarships Gifts http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/transitions/councils-senior-gift.htm 2001 Millennium Clock Tower - central to the Campus Commons and Chancellor's Walk area.
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The library has art on the main wall downstairs Are they for sale? How can I get my work placed there? What is the Museum of World Cultures? Began in 1980 by Dr. Gerald Shinn, professor of Philosophy and Religion. Grew from 16 items to over 3500 artifacts as part of the North Carolina Educational, Historical and Scientific Foundation, Inc. Representative of original materials from 14 countries. Artifacts put on exhibit in buildings throughout the campus “museum with out walls.”
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Over the last 60 years many pictures have been submitted to the University Archives to document life on this campus. Beginning in 2004 some of these have been digitized and placed in a searchable database. Images of UNCW (and Wilmington College) |
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How do you tie a neck tie? Is any one buried on campus? No one but Dr. Wagoner’s ashes were scattered on campus, location unknown. http://www.uncw.edu/chancellor/leaders/wagoner.html Has the campus ever been hit by a hurricane? YES! http://www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu/climate/hurricanes.html
What was on the land before the campus was built? An air strip for one thing College Road site originally contained an airplane landing strip located about a half mile away from Hinton James Student Services Building. In the early days of Wilmington College, this was a frequent parking lot favored by freshmen. Was there ever a bear on campus? According to oral history conducted with Michael Bradley - there was a small one. "Bradley: Well I’m sure you heard the story probably about the bear on campus. Again I do know it was over by Friday Hall and it wasn’t Friday Hall at that time and that was out because there wasn’t other stuff around. So there were very few buildings. So there was so much more woods. Well somehow or another, this poor old bear got on campus and caused a great commotion because everybody had to see the bear.
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