UNC Asheville Alumni E-Newsletter
June 2008
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June Highlights:

Feature Story
     + University Graduates First Third-Generation Graduate
University News
     + University Celebrates Largest Graduating Class
     + First Cary Owen Professorship Announced
     + Professor Earns New Media Award
Alumni Info
     + Two Alumnae Release New Novels
     + Alumnae Present Special Art Show
Athletics
     +  Two Baseball Players Tapped for the Majors
     +  A.D. Named to Prestigious NCAA Div. 1 Leadership Council
Events
     + Free Summer Concert on the Quad Series Begins
     + Leadership Asheville Accepting Applications
     + Blue Ridge Naturalist Program Offers Workshops for Teachers

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Feature Story

UNC Asheville Student Marks University Milestone as First Third-Generation Graduate:  When UNC Asheville senior Matt Anderson, a music technology major from Asheville, graduated in May, he marked an important University milestone. Anderson became UNC Asheville's first third-generation graduate. He joined father Andy Anderson, a physics major from the Class of 1982, and his grandmother Ann Anderson, a 1956 graduate of Asheville-Biltmore College and biology major from UNC Asheville's Class of 1970.  »MORE


University News

UNC Asheville Celebrates 80th Annual Commencement;  Ceremony Honors the University's Largest Class: More than 4,000 family and friends gathered on UNC Asheville's Quadrangle on May 10 to celebrate UNC Asheville's 2008 graduating class, the largest in University history. Some 715 students were honored during the 80th annual Commencement Ceremony, including 467 spring graduates, 215 winter graduates and 33 summer graduates. »MORE

UNC Asheville Names First Cary Caperton Owen Distinguished Professor in Economics; Professor's Work will Focus on American Poverty Courses, Research:  UNC Asheville Economics Professor Joseph M. Sulock has been named the University's first Cary Caperton Owen Distinguished Professor in Economics. The distinguished professorship was established in October 2007 in honor of Cary Owen, who is known throughout the state as a remarkable champion for public education. It is especially fitting that the distinguished professorship is in the field of economics; Owen was one of the first women to major in economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. »MORE

Lorraine Walsh Receives New Media Award to Participate in European Mobile Lab for Interactive Media: Lorraine Walsh was selected to participate in the European Mobile Lab for Interactive Media Artists (e-MobiLArt). The main aim of the e-MobiLArt project is to provide selected new media artists and scientists, coming from different cultural and artistic backgrounds, with the opportunity to collaborate with other artists/scientists in order to create interactive installation artworks, through a process focusing on intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogue. »MORE

For more University news and information, go to www.unca.edu/news.


Alumni News

Sarah Addison Allen (’94) Releases Second Novel, The Sugar Queen: In this follow-up to her New York Times bestselling debut, Garden Spells, author Sarah Addison Allen tells the tale of a young woman whose family secrets—and secret passions—are about to change her life forever. »MORE

Miss Julia Paints the Town Red is Released:  Ann B. Ross (’84) recently released the ninth novel is her award-winning Miss Julia series. In the newest work Miss Julia takes on developers in her beloved town of Abbotsville.»MORE

UNC Asheville Alumnae Hold Painting Exhibition: UNC Asheville alumnae Shannon Rupert and Gwendolyn Saltz are holding an exhibition of recent work at UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public. »MORE

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Athletics News

Rockies Tab DeRatt in 17th Round: UNC Asheville right-handed pitcher Alan DeRatt was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 17th round with the 527th pick of the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Draft. »MORE

Marlins Select Kevin Mattison in 28th Round: UNC Asheville outfielder Kevin Mattison was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 28th round with the 838th pick of the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Draft. »MORE 

Janet Cone Named to NCAA Division I Leadership Council: UNC Asheville Athletics Director Janet Cone has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Leadership Council by the NCAA. »MORE

For scores, schedules and rosters for all of the teams check out www.uncabulldogs.com.


Career Center News

UNC Asheville alumni have lifetime access to the Career Center’s Services. For more information, go to www.unca.edu/career.


Asheville Graduate Center

UNC Asheville Now Offers Test Proctoring Services; Variety of Testing Services, Formats Available:  As the rise in distance education grows, so does the need for distance assessment. Many online classes require that exams be administered by a qualified proctor. Now, trained proctors at UNC Asheville's Asheville Graduate Center can provide a variety of tests, from post-graduate to professional exams. The Asheville Graduate Center customizes its services to fit test-takers' needs. Both computer- and paper-based testing services are provided. »MORE

UNC Asheville to Offer GRE Prep Class:  Registration is now open for a Graduate Records Examination (GRE) prep class offered by UNC Asheville’s Professional Education Programs. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus. »MORE


Annual Giving Program News

Alumni Campaign Wrapping Up:  We are wrapping up the Alumni campaign for the academic year. We appreciate the generosity of those who have already supported their alma mater this year, but are still slightly short of our goal. If you have not yet made a gift in support of the Chancellor's Excellence Fund or another campus department this academic year, you will receive a reminder in the next few weeks.  Alumni support is important because it fills in the gaps between tuition and state support, collectively accounting for approximately 19 percent of the University's operating budget. Gifts to the Chancellor's Excellence Fund provide vital resources for the University's greatest needs. Please consider making a contribution when you hear from us, or put your gift to work today by giving online at www.unca.edu/onlinegiving.  Questions? Contact annualgiving@unca.edu.


University Events

UNC Asheville Kicks Off 26th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series: Music lovers of all ages will enjoy free concerts under the stars at UNC Asheville's 26th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series. Concerts get under way at 7 p.m. each Monday evening June 9-July 14 on UNC Asheville's Quad. »MORE

Leadership Asheville 27 Accepting Applications for 2008-09 Program: Since 1982, Leadership Asheville has been working with people who want to play a role in making Asheville and Buncombe County better places to live and work. This nine-month program brings together people who care about issues affecting the community and who share a concern for the region's future. »MORE

Blue Ridge Naturalist Program Offers Science Workshops for Teachers:  The Blue Ridge Naturalist, a program of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, will hold week-long summer workshops for teachers on the UNC Asheville campus. The workshops are open to teachers and others who are interested in earth and environmental science instruction. Those who complete the course will receive 1.5 Continuing Education Units. » MORE


 

Campus Calendar
(A Sampling of Events on the UNC Asheville Campus)

Sports Schedules

June 9 – UNC Asheville's 26th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series: The Billy Jonas Band, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Quad, free. Rain location is Lipinsky Auditorium. Call 828/251-6227 for more information.

June 16 – UNC Asheville's 26th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series: Nuevo Montuno, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Quad, free. Rain location is Lipinsky Auditorium. Call 828/251-6227 for more information.

June 23 – UNC Asheville's 26th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series: Smoky Mountain Brass Band, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Quad, free. Rain location is Lipinsky Auditorium. Call 828/251-6227 for more information.

June 27 – Lead-Safe Work Practices Training, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd., Asheville, $60. Call 828/251-6104 for more information or to register.

June 30 – UNC Asheville's 26th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series: One Leg Up, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Quad, free. Rain location is Lipinsky Auditorium. Call 828/251-6227 for more information.

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