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THE SEAHAWK/DCTaBER zaaa Aquarius receives award UNCW NEWS Bureau The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) presented its annual 2000 Con servation Award to Aquarius and the university’s National Undersea Re search Program (NURC) during the Society’s annual “Dinner by the Sea” fund-raising event at the New York Aquarium Thursday, Sept. 14. The WCS award recognizes the important role played by Aquarius and NURC in helping to unravel the mysteries of the ocean by placing scientists underwa ter to conduct their studies. Accepting the award on behalf of the program was Dr. Steven Miller, center director for NURC, along with Scott Gudes, deputy undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere at the Na tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad ministration (NOAA). Also attending the ceremonies from UNCW were Chancellor James R. Leutze, Dr. Dan Baden, director of the UNCW Center for Marine Science and Dr. Alina Szmant, professor of biology. “As the world’s only undersea re search laboratory, Aquarius provides marine scientists with opportunities available nowhere else and plays a critical role in the effort to improve the health of our oceans and reefs,” Leutze said. “UNC-Wilmington’s commitment to marine science is long standing, not just to North Carolina but also beyond our borders. We are extremely proud of this recognition from the Wildlife Conservation Soci ety. It is one more indication of how Aquarius and her aquanauts who live and work underwater are capturing America’s imagination.” Headquartered at the Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world. Field projects are supported by WCS in 53 nations around the world that inspire care for nature, provide leadership in environ mental education and help sustain our planet’s biological diversity. WCS is a leader in environmental education with programs that reach millions of people. Past recipients of the WCS award include Richard Ellis in 1998, whose books and paintings of marine life have raised awareness and enlight ened many. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic won in 1999 for their work to preserve the Hudson River. Funding for Aquarius and NURC is provided by NOAA. In his acceptance speech. Miller highlighted the role played by NURC staff in the success of the program. “Our staff really deserve this award, and I know that they appreci ate the recognition,” said Miller. “We look forward to a long and productive relationship with NOAA, working at the forefront of ocean exploration and discovery.” “Aquarius is America’s other space station,” said Gudes in remarks at the banquet. “We at NOAA are very, very honored to be part of this award from the Wildlife Conservation Society. Our nation is on the verge of a new age of ocean exploration. UNCW, NURC, Barbara Moore (NURP Direc tor in Washington) and the Aquarius team are true leaders, and I am pleased that they are receiving this recogni tion.” UNCW’s undergraduate marine bi ology program is ranked fifth in the nation out of 150 such programs by the Gourman Report. For more infor mation about Aquarius, visit the Web site; http://www.uncwil.edu/aquarius. Wizards, from page! is under scmtiny from some students who feel the center should not be allocated for practice by the NBA team. “I'm honored to have the Wizards here, but it’s unfortunate the hours for the recre ation center are so limited,” sophomore Hank Uzzell said. In efforts to curb the shortened availabil ity of use to the students, the Campus Recre ation department has taken steps to fiL the gaps. Hanover Hall, once home to all stu dent recreation equipment, wiU be available to the students, faculty, and staff. Beginning today, Hanover Hall will be open during scheduled hours for use of the weight room, the aerobics room, and the swimming pool. The Campus Recreation department, in conjunction with the Athletics department, is attempting to ease any distressed UNCW members who feel the SRC should not be allotted to the NB Ateam. The plan is to keep the students first, by not disrupting a daily routine any student may have. Other students view the Wizards’ camp as a great honor and opportunity. “I think the camp will help our national exposure here at UNCW,” saidjunior Noah Scribner “We won’t be that little college down the road anymore.” His opinion was echoed by senior Gabriel Ciampi. “I think this will be good exposure for our university. We get to show many other people our beautiful campus, and how nice our facilities are. It will be nice for our col lege to be known for that, instead of having to be shut down for a week every year be cause of hurricanes. Also, having big-time basketball related to our campus will be ex cellent, considering how well our men’s bas ketball team did last season.” Sophomore Earl Corbett felt the timing could not be any better “I am happy to wel come the Wizards to campus, but I am also happy that the majority of their stay will be during Fall Break. Overall, we really will not be affected by their presence.” * .if.' (««%*«and waifltoW.'s. Ptcjilnkaimmili-hjKd. UiMik 1/ « uiiiklhgr. LiitSmlmlslkttmfiai? Cel! hmnrnvHti. Orn,itmat (iWfWffS , www,siAii\Eomci«,coM. ntfrnThtPnU
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