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Chemistry professor receives teaching excellence award Dr. Charles Richard Ward, associate pro fessor of chemistry at UNCW, received the 1985 UNCW Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award. This award, first presented in 1978, was begun to exemplify UNCW’s commitment to teaching excellence. Recip ients are nominated by faculty peers. The board honored Ward at its July 10 meeting. In addition to the distinction, the award in cludes $1,000 cash. Documents nominating Ward for the award state that "he spends many hours outside of the classroom everyday talking constructively to students and faculty about ways to im prove their work in courses. His energy and stamina are amazing and his friendly at titude constant.” When asked about the award, Ward said that UNCW’s fine student body made the task of teaching easier. "I enjoy teaching at UNCW and receive support from my department and other in structors,” said Ward. In 1982 Ward received the outstanding teacher award presented by the UNCW chap ter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Ward is active in many professional associ ations related to chemistry. He has written articles relating to science education, as well as two general chemistry laboratory manuals. His publications are highly acclaimed by his peers and he received an award for the out standing research article of 1980 by the Na tional Association of Research in Science Teaching. Ward received the bachelor of science de gree in chemistry from Manchester College, and a master of science degree in chemistry and Ph.D. in science education from Purdue (L-R) John J. Burney Jr., chairman of the Board of Trustees, presents the teaching excellence award to Charles R. Ward. University. Prior to joining the UNCW facul ty in 1980, Ward was an assistant professor of chemistry at Colorado State University and at Purdue University. Ward teaches general chemistry courses at UNCW. Prior recipients of the UNCW Teaching Excellence Award are B. Frank Hall, 1978; Frank Allen, 1979; Steve Harper, 1980; Gerald Shinn, 1981; William F. Adcock (post humously) 1982; Betty Jo Welch, 1983; and Anne B. McCrary, 1984. Students to reside In local hotel This fall, 150 UNCW students will call a local hotel home for approximately two months. The newly opened Quality Inn on South College Rd. in Wilmington will house UNCW students on three of its six floors un til UNCW’s new residence hall is ready for occupancy. Two students will be assigned to each hotel room, with female students occupying two floors and male students one floor. A resi dent assistant will be assigned to each floor to supervise the students. UNCW campus police will provide daily patrol of the Quality Inn and a campus police officer will be sta tioned at the hotel each night to ensure safe ty of UNCW students. "Students at the Quality Inn will have access to all conveniences available to hotel guests, including color television, private bath, a pool, and daily maid service,” said Charles King, business services director. Students residing at the hotel will provide their own transportation to and from campus. The hotel is located less than one mile from UNCW. Three meal plans are available to students for on-campus dining. A moving crew provided by UNCW will assist the students in relocating to the new residence hall when it opens. Construction on the $2.5 million facility began in August 1984 but is approximately 60 days behind the target August 15, 1985 opening date. The coed residence hall will accommodate 160 students. UNCW has approximately 1400 students living on campus in four residence halls and in a 13 apartment-building complex. "I hope we can move the students into the new residence hall during fall semester break,” said King. Fun in the sun Freshmen orientation leaders enjoy the surf during an orientation session held at Wrightsville Beach. Three two-day orien tation sessions were held at UNCW in June to acquaint incoming freshmen with campus life. UNCW expects 1200 freshmen this fall. Minority achievement scholarships awarded Twenty-five high ability minority students ^11 ^roong UNCW’s freshman class this fall. The students received Minority Achieve- rnent Award Scholarships for having an over- all high school grade point average of over 3.00 (B). The scholarships, valued at approx- iniately $3,200 each, will finance academic uition and fees and are renewable through the senior year based on academic per- lormance. The Minority Achievement Award Scholar ships are an extension of the Minority Grant Program, a program of the UWC system designed to attract freshman minority students. UNCW has expanded the program in an effort to provide additional tinancial assistance as well as an incentive to remain in school. These minority students represent 21 dif- eren high schools in 20 North Carolina cities exciting first step for Vy and should set excellent examples for their local high schools and student peer groups, said Diane Zeeman, director of ad missions at UNCW. Saturday, September 28 Noon- Open House 5 p.m. State Port of Wilmington Monday, September 30 8:30 a.m.- National Workshop on 5 p.m. Artificial Reefs UNCW University Union Tuesday, October 1 8 p.m. Astronaut/Aquanaut Scott Carpenter Marine Expo ’85 featured speaker Kenan Auditorium, UNCW Free to public Wednesday, October 2 10 a.m.- Exhibits open at Trask 9 p.m. Coliseum, UNCW (Exhibits will be displayed from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3) 9 a.m.- Marine Science Symposium 4:30 p.m. Expert speakers from North Carolina universities will discuss physical oceanogra phy, estuarine water quality, and other topics. UNCW University Union Calendar of Events Wednesday, October 2 7:30 p.m.- Marine Research Forum 9:30 p.m. Topics include the role of sea grants in the state, the UNCW RA^ Seahawk, and artificial reefs. UNCW University Union Thursday, October 3 2-5 p.m. Seminar on Underwater Photography Bill Lovin, underwater photographer Pre-registration necessary Marine Resources Center 8-10 p.m. Bill Lovin will show two of his films and speak on under water filming in North Caro lina Marine Resources Center Friday, October 4 9 a.m.- Research Vessels Seahawk P'™' and Dan Moore open for tours Cape Fear Tech Dock (Continues at 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5) 11 a.m.- How to Cook Seafood on the 2 p.m. Grill Joy Frauson, home economist, North Carolina Agricultural Extension Agency Riverfront Park Governor and his staff ad- p.m. dress status of natural re sources in North Carolina Cape Fear Tech Auditorium Saturday, October 5 10 a.m.- Riverfest p.m. Downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River Sunday, October 6 10 a.m.- Riverfest 6 p.m. For a complete calendar of Marine Expo ’85 events, write Marine Expo ’85, P.O. Box 1810, Wilmmgton, N.C. 28402.
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