Community Calendar

Our October 25 cruise will cover Cape Fear History Mysteries

During the spooky season, join Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNCW, as he reveals some of the Lower Cape Fear’s strange, supernatural tales. Was Samuel Russell Jocelyn Jr. really buried alive in the graveyard at St. James Church after a horseback riding accident in 1810? Was the inexplicable glowing orb known as the Maco Light seen by thousands of people, including Dr. Fonvielle, for at least 100 years really the ghost of Joe Baldwin, a railroad conductor killed in a terrible train wreck, looking for his decapitated head? Is Thalian Hall really haunted by the spirits of actors and actresses who performed there in the past?

Our boat, the “Wilmington” is a 49 passenger enclosed motor catamaran with comfortable seating and a restroom on board. Our full cash bar has refreshments and snacks for all ages. This is an hour and 45 minutes long cruise, $45, children $25. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Free, community-wide water safety night hosted by the UNCW Yacht Club. UNCW Women's Basketball Head Coach Nicole Woods shares her story of nearly drowning at Wrightsville Beach this summer, and The Qualified Captain covers boat and water safety: rip currents, crucial habits on the water, and what to do in an emergency. Raffle and giveaways from local businesses. Open to UNCW students and the whole Wilmington community.

RSVP (free): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/water-safety-night-tickets-2003430166559

Student Organization sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply approval or endorsement of the views expressed by UNCW.

From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. He has spent his career documenting wildlife, humanity, and the cosmos—from dark national parks to bright urban areas—with the belief that people everywhere can connect through the shared experience of simply looking up.

National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi is a photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories. Tafreshi created The World At Night program in 2007 with the message of One People One Sky and has been directing its team of photographers in approximately 30 countries. He received the 2009 Lennart Nilsson Award, the world’s most recognized scientific imaging award at the time, for his effort to reconnect humanity with the natural world using night sky images. He has been a National Geographic contributor since 2012, and he is a 2022 National Geographic Society Wayfinder Award recipient.

Film & Discussion: Balance: A Perimenopause Journey

Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:30-7 p.m. (Refreshments at 5:15 p.m.)
McNeill Hall 1005

Balance: A Perimenopause Journey follows Jain monks Siddhali and Anubhuti as they navigate the sudden onset of perimenopause. Seeking answers and safe treatment, they uncover widespread misinformation, prejudice, and barriers that prevent women from living healthy, balanced lives.

Dr. Erin Wax (School of Nursing), Windy Ezzell with Inner Solutions Counseling Center, and Dr. Shaila M. Strayhorn-Carter (School of Health and Applied Human Sciences), will also provide a brief presentation and host a Q&A session. Questions? Email engagechhs@uncw.edu.

Register here: https://uncw.givepulse.com/event/932071-balance-a-perimenopause-journey-film-screening-discussion