University AddressAugust 14, 2012

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Chancellor Kyle R. Carter

New EPA EmployeesEPA NF Briscar, Sandy M.

Exec Dir Univ Comm and Mktg

VC - Office of Advancement

EPA NF Brown, Megan M. Asst Softball Coach Athletics

EPA NF Bruner, Jennifer A. Academic Advisor CAE - Advisement and Retention

EPA NF Burgess, Debra A. Director of Human Resources Human Resources

EPA NF Davidson, Alec L. Dir of Enterprise Applications DoIT (Computer Center)

EPA NF Decinti, Alison T. Director of Development Office of Advancement

EPA NF Friday, Amanda Asst Volleyball Coach Athletics

EPA NF Hunt, Sherry A. Project Director FATE 11-12

EPA NF Hunt, Timothy N. Staff Counselor/Psychologist Counseling

EPA NF Ikonne, Uzoma S. Postdoctoral Researcher MERZ-ABETAEPA NF Locklear, April W. Academic Advisor NAPE-11-12

EPA NF Locklear, Odalis L. Teacher Recruiter Teacher Recruitment-GA

New EPA EmployeesEPA NF Lowery, Jan M. Project Coordinator NAPE-11-12

EPA NF Lowery, Wendy A. VC Advancement Office of Advancement

EPA NF Milewicz, Mark C. Dean of Honors College Maynor Honors College

EPA NF Moore, Eric L.Dir English Language

InstituteInternational Programs -

Academic

EPA NF Presnal, Stephanie C. Program Coordinator UNCP Rise 11-12

EPA NF Pruett, Karen A. Director Career Services Career Services Center

EPA NF Ramsey, Preston M.Asst Dir Student

InvolvementStudent Involvement-Univ Ctr

EPA NF Riggs, Nancy A. Coord Grant Development Sponsored Research

EPA NF Rouse, Andrew T. ESL Specialist International Programs

EPA NF Sweezy, Donald H. IT Security Officer DoIT (Computer Center)

EPA NF Swesey, Whitney L. Director of Greek Life Greek Life

EPA NF Walters, Courtney B. Academic Advisor CAE - Advisement and Retention

EPA NF Williams-Bader, Bryony Case Manager Student Health Services

EPA NF Wortham, Hunter Asst VC of Donor Relations Office of Donor Relations

UNCP Biology professor, Dr. Ben Bahr

received the 2012 Council on

Undergraduate Research (CUR) Biology

Division’s Mentor Award

“Our students are our best recruiters.” -

Susan Edkins, athletic training program

director

All UNCP athletic trainers pass the national exam

for second year in a row

UNCP secured grants to prepare students

for graduate study, professional fields

First American Teacher Education (FATE) Program; Dr. Zoe Locklear – $298,000

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE); Dr. Robert Poage – $260,000

NC Biotechnology Center (NCBC); Dr. Rachel Smith – $62,000

NC Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation; Dr. Velinda Woriax – $70,000

UNCP’s Pardon Ndhlovu secured first place at

Penn Relays

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I Came To UNCP Because: “I wanted an opportunity to grow athletically and fully reach my potential as well as expand my education.” – Pardon Ndhlovu

Four UNCP Professors Join Public Health

Research Consortium

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Frankie Denise Powell

Alfred Bryant

   

Cherry Beasley Stephen Marson

UNCP student, Courtney Stoker, has essay

published in ‘Real Writing’ textbook

“It’s great to see an accounting major

who is good in another area.” – Dr.

Teagan Decker

Michael Clark and hard at work

Dr. Robert Romine, UNCP professor emeritus,

named to NC Bandmaster’s Hall of Fame

“It’s a real honor for me to be on such a

distinguished list.” – Dr. Robert Romine

Scott Lambert, Jordan Walor Named

Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America

Scholars

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“Chancellor Carter’s vision of a university that is a

community resource has made our job easier.”

Aubrey Swett

Aubrey Swett named the 2012 N.C. Civic

Engagement Professional of Year by the N.C.

Campus Compact

UNCP honored by resolutions during 125th anniversary

HOUSE RESOLUTION 970Adopted 5/23/12

A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOUNDERS OF THE UNIVERSITYOF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE ON ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIFTH ANNIVERSARY

UNCP art department received National Association of

Schools of Art and Design accreditation

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“We are very proud of the results, which

reflect the excellence of our programs, faculty

and students.” - Dr. Richard Gay, chair, Art

Department

UNCP Won 2011 PBC Men's Soccer Team

Sportsmanship Award

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New SPA EmployeesSPA Broadwell, Loretta E. Admin Support Specialist Financial Support Services

SPA Bullard, Tracy L. Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

SPA Bullock, Hope P. Admin Support Associate Chemistry and Physics

SPA Chase, Betsy C. Professional Nurse Student Health Services

SPA Chavis, Pamela S. Business Tech Applic Analyst DoIT (Computer Center)

SPA Chavis, Sandra W. Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

SPA Clark, Regina Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

SPA Davis, Rebecca D. Admin Support Associate Nursing

SPA Davisson, Jenna A. Public Communication Spec. Sports Information

SPA Deese, Gene C.Business Tech Application

TechHealthy Start 11-12

SPA Dial, Betty G. Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

New SPA EmployeesSPA Dimery, Terry M. Admin Support Specialist Registrar

SPA Freeman, Jenna C. Student Services Specialist Financial Aid

SPA Frink, Marsha C. Admin Support Specialist Registrar

SPA Gaddy, Robert Tech Support Technician DoIT

SPA Hardy, April C.Public Safety

TelecommunicatorVehicle Registration

SPA Hoover, Reba L. Networking Specialist DoIT

SPA Hunt, Angela R. Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

SPA Hunt, Cynthia L. Building Environmental Tech Housing Services

SPA Jain, Sonali N. Business Tech Applic Analyst DoIT

SPA Jenkins, Cassandra Student Services Specialist Housing and Residence Life

SPA Kerns, Jonathan Tech Support Analyst Housing and Residence Life

SPA Lerma, John S. Student Services Specialist Financial Aid

New SPA EmployeesSPA Locklear, Patricia T. Building Environmental Tech Physical Plant - Housekeeping

SPA Long, Daisy L. Admin Support Associate Psychology

SPA McGeachy, Christopher Facility Maint Tech Mechanic HVAC-Plumbing

SPA McNeill, Robin J. Admin Support Specialist Registrar

SPA McQueen, Samantha A. University Library Technician Elmer Hunt Photograph Collection

SPA McRae, Jerry University Library Tech Library

SPA Miller, Ashleigh N. Public Safety Officer Police Department

SPA Plummer, Joshua Tech Support Technician DoIT

SPA Roberts, Sharron Student Services Specialist Housing and Residence Life

SPA Rogers, Sonda Admin Support Associate UNCP Rise 11-12

SPA Smith, Christopher L. Business Tech Applic Analyst DoIT (Computer Center)

SPA Taylor, Sandra K. Licensed Practical Nurse Student Health Services

SPA Weatherman, Sarah J.Technology Support

TechnicianMathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Brooke Kelly co-authored paper on job loss

and gender for Sociation Today“Gender and Job Loss in Rural North Carolina: The Costs of Carework”

‘Life is a Puzzle’ says UNCP’s Last Lecturer Dr. Larry Mabe

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“…as long are you are here, there will be

pieces of the puzzle for you to continue

putting together” – Dr. Larry Mabe

“Ed is a tremendously strong trumpet player,

and he excels academically. Luckily he felt at

home here, and UNCP is fortunate to have

him.” – Dr. Timothy Altman

First-year UNC Pembroke music student Ed

Gunther won the southern division senior brass

competition, competed nationally

UNCP obtained grants to strengthen service

mission through outreach

Healthy Start CORPS (HRSA); Dr. Veronica Kay Freeman – $400,000

UNC Center for Diabetes Translation Research to Reduce Health Disparities; Dr. Frankie Denise Powell– $119,000

Partnership for the Retention of Education Professionals (PREP); Dr. Heather Higgins – $60,000

Safety is top priority

Passing rate for UNCP nursing graduates is 100

percent for second straight year

“This achievement speaks volumes for

the quality of the UNCP nursing

program.” – Dr. Barbara Synowiecz,

chair

All-American Mike

Williams captured UNCP’s

first national

championship in wrestling

“When I was looking at colleges, I saw the Military-

Friendly logo, clicked on the veteran’s website and

found Aubrey.” - Navy veteran Martin Nielson

UNCP named Military-Friendly School by G.I. Jobs

magazine for fifth straight year

“Dr. Parnell is one of the most challenging teachers that I have ever had in my life.” - Damos Anderson

UNCP business professor, Dr. John Parnell,

presented with the Spirit of Inquiry Award by the

Pope Center

Student Publications Awarded by NC

College Media AssociationThird Place-Sports WritingNick Phillips“Britt doesn’t let his height hold him back”The Pine Needle

First Place-NonfictionRachel Young“Blind Dates”

Aurochs

Best of Show-YearbookIndianhead

Honorable Mention:Best of Show-Online NewsPine Needle

Third Place-Poetry

Francis Jayrick Bayog

“My Bernadette”

The Aurochs

Second Place-Photography

Sarah Linn Frohlich

“Lizard”

The Aurochs

Third Place-PhotographyChris P. Fisher“Arab Dhow on a Stormy Sea”The Aurochs

Meghan Moore earned national runner-up at the

2012 NCAA Division II Championships

Dr. David Nikkel received 2012 UNC Board of

Governors Award for Teaching Excellence

“The university is fortunate to have a person

like David Nikkel.” – Dr. Bruce Ezell

New FacultyFaculty Allen, Kathryn Lecturer English and Theatre

Faculty Begnaud, Joseph Associate Professor Art

Faculty Berntsen, Michael Lecturer English and Theatre

Faculty Berrios, Ana Selma Assistant Professor Social Work

Faculty Byrd, Angelik Head Volleyball Coach, Lecturer Health, PE and Recreation

Faculty Campbell, Theresa  Assistant Professor Nursing

Faculty Chi, Yu-Ho Assistant Professor Accounting and Info. Technology

Faculty Clark, Antonia M. Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing

Faculty Ding, Liang Assistant Professor Economics, Finance and Decision Science

Faculty Doyle, Jim Assistant Professor Mgmt, Marketing and Intl Business

Faculty Edwards, Melissa R. Lecturer Mathematics and Computer Science

Faculty Ellerbe, Calvina  Assistant Professor Sociology and Criminal Justice

New FacultyFaculty Heffernan, Thomas Lecturer English and Theatre

Faculty Hepler, Martha Lecturer Nursing

Faculty Hope, Ashley Assistant Professor Elementary Education

Faculty Jain, Sonali  Assistant Professor Sociology and Criminal Justice

Faculty Jones-Locklear, Jennifer Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing

Faculty Koirala, Bishwa Assistant Professor Economics, Finance and Decision Science

Faculty Lamphere, Renee  Assistant Professor Sociology and Criminal Justice

Faculty McDonnell, Robert Lecturer Sociology and Criminal Justice

Faculty McGlothin, Dennis Lecturer English and Theatre

Faculty Moore, Crystal  Assistant Professor Nursing

New Faculty

Faculty Newsome, William Blake Asst Baseball Coach, Lecturer Health, PE and Recreation

Faculty Palm, Nancy Assistant Professor Art

Faculty Papay, Stephen Gentry Lecturer Health, PE and Recreation

Faculty Pitchford, Jessica Assistant Professor English and Theatre

Faculty Radko, Nicholas Lecturer Geology and Geography

Faculty Scally, Gwyneth R. Visiting Assistant Professor Art

Faculty Schwarze, Mark Lecturer School Admin and Counseling

Faculty Ventura, Aprel  Assistant Professor Nursing

Faculty Xiong, Chuanhui (Charles) Assistant Professor Mgmt, Marketing and Intl Business

Facility workers at work

UNCP’s Master of Social Work program earned full

accreditation from the Natl. Council on Social

Work Education

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“The bottom line is we need to ensure this

region has enough social workers with

advanced training” – Dr. Sherry Edwards

UNCP placed on President’s Higher Education

Community Service Honor Roll for fourth year

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“Our students, faculty and staff are truly

making a difference through engagement

and service.” – Aubrey Swett

UNCP Baseball’s Josh Haley, Eitan Maoz Named To Capital One Academic All-

America Squad

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UNC-Pembroke's Dr. Ben Bahr's Alzheimer's

drug is patented, shows promise

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"I think it's amazing how a small school like UNCP has allowed students this type of opportunity." - Heather Romine, laboratory manager

Joe Oxendine, chancellor emeritus, awarded the

Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. Award for Distinguished

Service by Catawba College

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Layla Locklear named 2011 Community Impact

Student Award winner

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“Layla is one of those students who takes

pride in her education and her commitment

to helping others” – Kay Freeman, director of

Healthy Start Program

Service-learning is growing at UNC Pembroke

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“As a program that fosters student

engagement and career focus, service-

learning and student success are

synonymous.” – Christie Poteet, director

Shahmel Brackett, Marcus Heath Named To

NC Collegiate Sports Info. Assoc. All-State

Team

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The third-straight year UNCP has sent

multiple players to the all-state squad

UNCP professor, Dr. Reginald Oxendine Sr.,

donated literacy program to local school

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“I know these programs can help. If you can

use a mouse, I can teach you to read.” – Dr.

Reginald Oxendine Sr.

No matter the weather, facilities gets the job done

Cameron Adams named UNCP’s Robeson County

Farm Bureau Scholar for 2011-12

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“I’ve found good teachers at UNCP……Every

professor I’ve had has been great.” – Cameron

Adams

Student Inquiry and Innovation featured at 6th Annual

Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Symposium

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“Research contributes to the enhancement

and dissemination of knowledge.” – Dr. Liz

Normandy

Dr. Rose Stremlau’s “Sustaining the Cherokee

Family: Kinship and Allotment of an Indigenous

Nation” published by UNC Press

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“I told a story of people surviving in difficult

times.” – Dr. Rose Stremlau

UNCP wins second First Americans’

Teacher Education grant

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Sherry Hunt, FATE program director

Dr. Zoe Locklear, interim dean, School of Education

PBC CHAMPS! Braves Snare Conference

Title In Playoff

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UNCP History professor, Dr. Scott Billingsley,

collaborated to edit a collection of essays

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First Ever Miss UNCP Scholarship

Fundraiser Garnered $13,000

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Former Miss Pembroke State Colleges, Miss Pembroke

State Universities and Miss UNCPs returned for the

60th anniversary event.

Our Housekeeping

Staff does a great

job making our

buildings look their

best

Braves Captured Second Place At 2011 PBC Cross

Country Championships; Gary Aycock Named

PBC CC Coach Of The Year

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Second Annual Braves Club Car Cash Bash

raised more than $34,000 to benefit UNCP

student-athletes

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UNCP-FTCC sign education accord with

Special Forces

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“Any way we can help our men

and women get education is a

good investment.” – Brig. General

Ferdinand Irizarry II

UNCP Alumni Honored During Annual

Awards Banquet

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Not Pictured: Matt Lynch

Curt Locklear, Jr.

James "Buddy" Bell

Jamie Goins

Randall Jones (Son of Awardee English Jones)

UNCP’s Early Assurance Program

guarantees spot in ECU Brody School of

Medicine

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“So many UNCP people go off and succeed…

That’s one reason I chose to come here.” –

Matthew Godwin, EAP participant

Faculty and Staff Campaign exceeds goal;

raises over $65,000

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UNCP Trio Named To Beyond Sports Network

All-American Squads

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Travis Daniels, Luke Charles, Fred Williams, Running Back Quarterback Linebacker

Brian McCormick Named MBA Student of the

Year at 2011 Business Visions Awards Banquet

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“He excelled in everything.” – Dr. Howard

Ling, director, MBA program

Anonymous Contribution of $100,000 given

to the Dr. Helen Maynor Scheirbeck

Endowed Scholarship

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“This is a major gift to an endowed

scholarship that will perpetuate her legacy

far into the future.” – Wendy Lowery