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Computers ease registration delays Graduates awarded for achievements (Left) John William Morris received the Hoggard Medal, presented to the graduating senior who has shown the most improvement during his years at the university. (Right) Frank Bowen, UNCW alumni association executive director, presents Angela Maria Valenti with the Alumni Achievement Award for the graduate with the best academic performance. UNCW graduate chosen for worldwide study tour by Kim Boone UNCW Intern for Public Relations Wilson Freshwater likes high adventure. A recent UNCW graduate, he has been selected as one of 12 North Carolina participants in Operation Raleigh, a round the world sea ex pedition initiated by Great Britain’s Prince Charles. Freshwater received his bachelor’s of science degree summa cum laude in May. This fall he embarks on a three month journey aboard the 275-foot research vessel Sir Walter Raleigh. He will join the crew in Chile and will complete his part of the expedi tion in the Falkland Islands. Freshwater and fellow venturers will assist in an eye cataract operation in Chile and will take part in botanical studies and deep sea diving projects for new conservation techni ques. They will also study wildlife in New Zealand, camel trek across Australia and sail up the Amazon River. Graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin awaits Freshwater when his sea ex pedition ends. He plans to continue studying botany and coastal plants. Operation Raleigh venturers must be age 17 to 24, able to swim and to speak English, and must endure a rugged weekend program of mental and physical testing. "Our performance under stress in a group setting is tested. Participants want to prove to themselves that they can overcome their limitations,” said Freshwater. Operation Raleigh expeditions will con tinue until 1988 and reach 4,000 participants representing 52 countries. Through scientific and community projects that in many cases aid developing countries, participants gain knowledge, self-confidence and leadership qualities. The $5,500 cost of sponsoring each venturer is covered by contributions. Anyone interested in Operation Raleigh can obtain applications from: U. S. Headquarters, Operation Raleigh, 109 E. St., Raleigh, N.C. 27611. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be enclosed. The long lines are over and so are the time- consuming walks from building to building to pick up registration cards. Computerized registration has been implemented at UNCW to make registration easier and more efficient for students and staff. Approximately 5,000 enrolled students can register in advance for the subsequent semes ter during a nine day pre-registration period. Over 20 computer terminals are located in various buildings around campus. Graduate students and students with declared majors are assigned to computer terminals within the department which houses their major. Students receive immediate feedback from the computer on class availability and a printed schedule of classes is placed in the student’s post office box within 24 hours. Students can register in less than five minutes with the computerized system. In the past, it could take a student one-half day to go from building to building to pick up regis tration cards,” said Dorothy Marshall, regis trar. During registration of new or transfer stu dents, all computer registration terminals are located in Trask Coliseum for the convenience of students unfamiliar with the campus. UNCW freshman Shirita Brown (top) pre-registers us ing the computer system with assistance from Irene Berry of biological sciences. Wilson Freshwater (c), a 1984 Phi Kappa Phi initiate, was the UNCW nominee for a national Phi Kappa Phi graduate fellowship. Dr. Lewis Nance (I) and Dr. James Megivern congratulate him on this achievement. Have you moved? Don’t forget to send us your address! First Wade Scholarships awarded UNCW’s largest and most prestigious scholarships, the Wade Scholarships, have Wade Scholarship recipients Christopher Michael Parkes (I) and Richard E. Meyers, Jr. (r) share a mo ment with UNCW Chancellor William H. Wagoner dur ing the ceremony held to recognize the first Wade Scholarship winners. been awarded to incoming freshmen major- in history and political science. Worth lb ,000 each, the scholarships were given to history major Christopher M. Parks of Car- aret County and to political science major Richard E. Meyers of Wilmington. Ihe scholarships are based solely on academic achievement and may be retained years for a potential value of 5>S,U(J0 for each recipient. There are no geo- ^ foi' applicants, e Wade Scholarships are made possible by a bequest from the late James E. L. "Hi nuddy Wade, one of Wilmington’s most popular public figures. A prominent local usinessman, Wade served as state senator, Wilmington city councilman, mayor of Wil mington, and played a significant role in the fouling of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The Wade Scholarships will be available annually. R. Brantley
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