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The Friends of UNCW is a volunteer organization that formed in December 1963 to help Wilmington College (now UNCW) increase the library's holdings from 11,000 to 50,000 volumes — a minimum requirement at the time for accreditation as a four-year institution. The Friends have been steadfast UNCW supporters for more than 50 years.
The organization's current contributions include supporting a merit scholarship and annually funding special projects based on proposals from UNCW faculty and staff.
My job on these boards is to be a part of keeping the university vibrant, and on the map.
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Officers
Koula Katsikis
President
Allison Graham
Vice President
Janine Powell '88
Treasurer
Happy Clark
Secretary
Louise Gorham ’59
Honorary Life Member
Board of Directors
Cynthia Boylan
Virginia Callaway
Mary Coble ’80
Kathey Craig
Elizabeth Dunn
Amber Harris '04
Brenda Harriss ’85
Alicia Keith
Karen King '94
Heidi Lee '98
Meredith Lewis
Linda Miles
Kelli Queen '04
Helen Wells
Beth Woodruff
Chelsea NelsonSpecial Events CoordinatorFriends of UNCW Liaison(910) 962.2214nelsonc@uncw.edu
Each year, the Friends of UNCW awards grants from the support that they have raised. View some examples of the awards provided to students, faculty, campus and programs, or see all of this year's awards from the full list below.
Support for BaFa’ BaFa’ face-to-face learning simulations which enhances understanding of cultural differences so that teachers can better reach students.
Provides kitchen supplies for the new Military Resource Lounge to open in Veteran’s Hall.
A new vortex for the CMS molecular teaching lab used by both graduate and undergraduate students.
Support for the Coaction Lab, a collaborative faculty research initiative within the Digital Arts program.
Scholarships for students from underrepresented populations to participate in the Jr. Seahawk Academy and increase their interest in STEM programs.