The debut volume from Lookout Books, the new literary imprint of the Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been greeted with glowing reviews this week by the New York Times and LA Times. The book, Binocular Vision: New & Selected Stories, by Edith Pearlman, was featured on the cover of the NYT Book Review's Jan. 16 edition.
Sponges, including giant barrel sponges, now dominate Caribbean coral reefs. But these ancient “Redwoods of the Reefs” face stiff challenges and challengers; if they don’t prevail, habitat structure for fisheries and other animals will be lost .
The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers several faculty experts in marine biology and marine sciences that are available to comment on various aspects of the Gulf Coast oil spill, its environmental consequences and potential issues it may create if oil is carried to the Gulf Stream and up the East Coast. These faculty members also have expertise in the overall issue of offshore oil drilling and its potential environmental impact in the Atlantic Ocean.
An endangered turtle named Anita made history when she became one of the only live marine turtles to ever fly in the passenger cabin of an airplane, thanks to a one-time exemption by American Airlines and the dedication of University of North Carolina Wilmington marine biology professor Alina Szmant.
Darrell Irwin, associate professor of sociology and criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has recently authored the article," Awards for Suffering: The Nobel Peace Prize Winners of South Africa," which was published in the June 2009 issue of the journal Contemporary Justice Review.
Intellect, an academic publishing company, will open its first U.S. editorial office on the campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. 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.
APICS The Association for Operations Management and the University of North Carolina Wilmington released the second quarterly Operations Management Employment Outlook today. Survey data reported in July 2009 indicate that 47 percent of respondents with hiring responsibility anticipate hiring staff. Quality and resource planning are indicated as top hiring areas.
Scientists are delving into the mysteries of deep sea coral reefs in a race against time to protect these magnificent ecosystems and to better understand their benefits to the environment. Media will have an opportunity to participate in a day excursion to the research vessel.
The U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced today that the University of North Carolina Wilmington will receive a grant totaling $15 million to construct the Marine Biotechnology in North Carolina (MARBIONC) facility. UNC Wilmington was one of four institutions selected to receive a portion of money provided to NIST through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Expert William W. "Woody" Hall Jr., senior economist with the Center for Business and Economic Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Cameron School of Business forecasts slow economic growth for portions of Southeastern North Carolina through 2009 and 2010.
Expert Tom Simpson, Federal Reserve Board veteran and University of North Carolina Wilmington executive in residence, is available to lend his expertise on topics related to the United States economic and financial systems to include the regulatory issues of commercial banks and their role in financing the economy. He is also prepared to make comparisons related to the current U.S. economic situation and the Great Depression.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Surf Club made history at the 2009 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)Championships with the best finish of any East Coast school in the history of the competition. The team placed second after competing in a sudden death surf-off against some of the top collegiate surfers in the nation during the competition held last week in Salt Creek, Calif.
A huge Soaring Seahawk sculpture was installed today, Thursday, May 21, 2009, on the campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Faculty, staff, students and community members turned out to witness the installation of the flying copper Seahawk, or osprey, which has a 20-foot wingspan.
Graduates of the UNC Wilmington received a different flavor of "real world" advice during their May commencement, courtesy of a harmonica and a know-it-all Southern lady. National bestselling author Clyde Edgerton motivated graduates with advice from his "Cousin Cindy," a musical rendition reflecting on the challenges of college life and the "four lessons of life in three minutes."
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Surf Club claimed victory at the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) East Coast Championships April 18 in Sebastian Inlet, Fla., according to team adviser Peter Fritzler.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received one of the first three Technology Enhancement Grants awarded by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. This new grant program, introduced in 2008, is designed to fund research studies at North Carolina universities and other research institutions that will enhance the ability to license specific research discoveries and technologies that have the potential to be marketed commercially.
Graduating Senior David Helms, 32 years old, will walk away with a degree in one hand and a job in biopharmaceuticals in the other. As many Americans struggle with the tough decisions uncertain economic times bring, this UNC Wilmington student's success is proof that taking a risk and working hard can bring huge rewards.
Michael J. Obrochta Jr., UNC Wilmington's executive chef, earned top honors at the regional ARAMARK Culinary Excellence Competition (ACE) held at the University of North Carolina Greensboro on Feb. 25. As a result of this win, he will move to the next level of competition, the National ACE Competition, as part of a three-person Southeastern regional team.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington will complete the campus' first construction project this summer that will meet the U.S. Green Building Council for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards.
The rapid growth of educational video games as a viable instructional tool has prompted academic researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Watson School of Education to implement a comprehensive study designed to learn more about the direct effects of educational video games on student mathematical achievement.
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