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UNC Asheville Alumni E-Newsletter March 2008 www.unca.edu/alumni If you cannot read this e-mail please go to the following address: http://www.unca.edu/alumni/enewsletter/ March Highlights: Call for Nominations: University Teaching Awards University News + Anonymous Donor Provides Global Travel + University’s Center for Jewish Studies Celebrates Anniversary + Sigma Nu Teams Up with OUR VOICE to Prevent Rape + University Researcher to Tackle Childhood Obesity Alumni Info + Alumnus Rob Moody Featured in Newsweek Magazine + Homecoming, Biltmore Event and World Of Work Trip Successes + Alumnus Promoted at U.S. Department of Education + Alumna and Former Staff Member Passes Athletics + Bulldogs Going to NIT + University Hosts Big South Women’s Tournament + Athletics Announces Partnership with Capital Bank Career Center + Workshops Announced + Online Tools for Alumni Asheville Graduate Center + MLA Program to Hold Open House Events + Women’s History Month Events Announced + University to Host Unique Eastern Orthodoxy Exhibition Have you moved, gotten married, had a baby, taken a new job, or finished another degree? Please keep the Alumni Office up to date. Simply go to the Alumni Update Form. We want to hear how you are doing.			Alumni Quick Links News & Events Class Notes Weekly Public Events University Calendar Service to UNC Asheville Be a Volunteer Quotable Quotes Alumni Services Career Center Transcripts Alumni Merchandise Bulldog Shop Subscriptions E-Newsletter Events Calendar E-mail News Hounds Address Changes Update Address
Distinguished Teaching Awards Call for Nominations: Distinguished Teaching Awards 2008-2009 - Each year, the UNC Asheville community selects seven faculty members to be recognized for teaching excellence. Now is your chance to nominate an exceptional teacher. All nominees are automatically considered in all award categories for which they are eligible. In your nomination include the following: Name of the teacher you are nominating, your name and how to contact you (phone, email, or mailing address). Please include a brief letter that describes the teaching qualities that inspire your nomination. Send your nominating letter to: Elaine Warren; Office of the Provost; CPO #1410, UNC Asheville; Asheville, NC 28804 or ebwarren@unca.edu. Deadline for nominations is May 14, 2008. University News Anonymous Donor Provides Global Travel, Volunteer Opportunities for UNC Asheville Students; $100,000 Fund Promises to Change Lives: Many students enter college wanting to change the world. Matt Rumley certainly did. At UNC Asheville, Rumley harnessed that youthful idealism to real-world solutions through studies in international human rights law. And when he became the first student to take advantage of the University's new Mountains to the World Travel Fund, he realized that the world could change him. » MORE UNC Asheville's Center for Jewish Studies Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Walter Ziffer to Give Anniversary Lecture March 13: UNC Asheville's Center for Jewish Studies will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special lecture and dessert reception at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at UNC Asheville's Reuter Center. Respected Jewish Studies scholar Walter Ziffer will discuss "In Search of God: From History to Metaphor." In addition, Ziffer's talk is the 2008 Phyllis Freed Sollod Memorial Lecture. The event is free and open to the public. » MORE UNC Asheville's Sigma Nu Fraternity Teams up with Our VOICE to Prevent Rape: Last fall, UNC Asheville's Sigma Nu Fraternity set out to prove fraternities care about more than just partying. Sigma Nu's Mu Eta chapter accepted an offer from Linda Pyeritz, UNC Asheville's registered nurse and health education/outreach specialist, to participate in the Students Together Against Rape (S.T.A.R.) Men's Program with Our VOICE, Buncombe County's non-profit crisis intervention agency. » MORE UNC Asheville Helps Tackle Growing Problem of Childhood Obesity; Third Annual "GIFT" Program to Help Families Fight Fat and Get Fit Together: UNC Asheville is offering help in the fight against childhood obesity with "Getting into Fitness Together" (GIFT), a six-week program beginning March 18, designed to help families reach fitness goals creatively. The physical activity program for children ages 6 to 12 and their families features a variety of creative events, from scavenger hunts to water games, designed to promote the enjoyment of active movement. » MORE For more University news and information, go to www.unca.edu/news. Alumni News Alumnus Featured in Newsweek: Rob Moody (’96) and his firm, Ecobuilders, were recently featured in a Newsweek story on green home building. Check out the article. Homecoming 2008 a Success: The Men’s Basketball Team’s victory against Charleston Southern sealed a great Homecoming Weekend. Alumni from all over had an excellent time joining current students in celebrating our Alma Mater. Be sure to mark your calendar for next year: February 19-21, 2009. First Ever Event at Biltmore a Hit: Forty alumni joined Darren Poupore (‘92), Chief Curator, and Bill Alexander, Forest and Landscape Historian, for two extraordinary behind-the-scenes behind-the scenes tours at the Biltmore Estate. Keep an eye on the monthly e-newsletter for details of our next event. World of Work in Chicago: The Alumni Office and Career Center would like to give a special thanks to the many Chicago-area alumni, and alumni around the country, who helped us host students for an alternative Spring Break trip to Chicago in which they explored careers in the Windy City. We are looking forward to traveling to Charlotte and Atlanta in 2008-09. Were you a student of Management & Accounting Professor Nancy Kauffman? During her career Dr. Kaufman, now retired, took individual photos of all of her students. Nancy thought her former students might enjoy an “historic” photograph of themselves. Just drop her a note directly at the following addresses: Nancy Kauffman nancykauffman@bellsouth.net 404 Holly Ridge Lane, Columbia, SC 29229 Class Notes Highlights: + Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings recently appointed Zollie Stevenson (‘75) as Director of Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs at the US Dept of Education, the highest non-political post (career) at the Department of Ed. Through his career at the Department of Education, Zollie has truly distinguished himself of one of the nation’s leaders in elementary and secondary education. + It is with great sadness that we share the passing of an alumna and former staff member in the Office of Residence Life, Amy Carpenter. Amy passed away Friday, February 22, in Otto, N.C. More information can be found at the following address: http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=51581 To see more Class Notes or to submit your own go to the Class Notes Website Athletics News Bulldogs Going to the NIT: The Bulldogs’ win over Winthrop on March 1 made the men’s team the Big South regular season champion. Unfortunately, Winthrop came back with a vengeance during the tournament to take away the tournament championship. The Bulldogs’ success, however, had lead to a berth in the NIT. Congratulations to the Men’s Basketball Team for one of the greatest seasons in school history. UNC Asheville Hosts Big South Women’s Basketball Tournament, March 14-16: The University is very proud to once again serve as host for the Big South Women’s Basketball Tournament. Buy tickets, check out the scores and more at the Tournament Website. Athletics Announces Partnership with Capital Bank. Capital Bank is donating $25 to Bulldog Athletics each time a UNC Asheville alumni, student, parent, faculty or staff member opens a checking account. With great rates and exceptional customer service, Capital Bank offers value while supporting Bulldog Athletics. Check out their website at www.capitalbank-nc.com. For scores, schedules and rosters for all of the teams check out www.uncabulldogs.com. Career Center News Internship and Job Search Strategies March 18, 12-30-1:20 p.m. Highsmith Union 104 Interviewing Skills for Jobs and Internships March 19, 4:30-5:30 Highsmith Union 104 Life is calling: What is your intention? March 31 - April 4 A week-long series for UNC Asheville students, alumni and the Asheville Community FOCUS: A computerized guidance system to assist you with career decision-making! Please call (828) 251-6515, or email career@unca.edu to request the Focus keycode. VAULT ONLINE CAREER LIBRARY - Career Exploration Resource. Email career@unca.edu for a user ID and password . UNC Asheville alumni have lifetime access to the Career Center’s Services. For more information, go to www.unca.edu/career. Asheville Graduate Center News UNC Asheville's Masters of Liberal Arts Program to Hold Open House March 15; Summer and Fall Classes Announced: UNC Asheville's nationally ranked liberal arts curriculum is not just for undergraduate students. The University's Masters of Liberal Arts (MLA) Program offers noted interdisciplinary courses designed for adults' busy schedules. The MLA Program will hold an informational open house at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, in UNC Asheville's Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. » MORE Annual Giving Program News Spring Fundraising Campaign Continues: Over the next few weeks you will be contacted asking for support of UNC Asheville. Your financial investment in the University helps your Alma Mater continue to offer one of the nation’s leading liberal arts educations. Although state support for higher education remains strong in North Carolina, state dollars account for only 42 percent of the University’s budget and tuition only 19 percent. The difference is made up through the generous support and investment of alumni and friends. Please consider making a contribution when you hear from us, or put your gift to work today and make your donation online. University Events UNC Asheville Holds Events in Observance of Women's History Month: UNC Asheville will celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March with a variety of special events. Among the highlights will be an academic festival and the eighth annual "F-Word Film Festival," featuring five feminist films. Events are free and open to the public. »MORE UNC Asheville Hosts Exhibition, Lecture Series on Orthodox Icons; Exhibit Also Features Profiles on the Asheville Orthodox Community: Just in time for the beginning of Orthodox Lent, UNC Asheville will host "The Legacy of Byzantium: Exploring the Divine Images of the Orthodox Faith" from March 15-21. An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 15. The opening reception will include an abridged Day of Orthodoxy service with vespers and icon procession conducted by the monks of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos Monastery in Weaverville. » MORE
Campus Calendar (A Sampling of Events on the UNC Asheville Campus) Sports Schedules March 13 – Art exhibition opening reception: "Salsa Snack," mixed media and spray paint by UNC Asheville senior Cade Carlson, 6-8 p.m., UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library Third Floor Gallery, free. Call 828/251-6436 for more information. March 13 – "In Search of God: From History to Metaphor," Dr. Walter Ziffer, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Reuter Center, Chestnut Ridge Room, free. Call 828/251-6140 for more information. March 13 – Eighth Annual F-Word Film Festival, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall, free. Call 828/251-6419 for more information. March 14 – "Spring Training," conductor Daniel Meyer and baritone Gregg Baker of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., UNC Asheville's Reuter Center, Chestnut Ridge Room, free. Call 828/251-6140 for more information. March 14 – Eighth Annual F-Word Film Festival, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall, free. Call 828/251-6419 for more information. March 15 – Masters of Liberal Arts Degree Program Open House, 10 a.m., UNC Asheville's Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall, free. Call 828/250-2399 for more information. March 15 – Art exhibition opening reception: "The Legacy of Byzantium: Exploring the Divine Images of the Orthodox Faith," icons on loan from Pennsylvania and North Carolina churches, 3 p.m., UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union room 114, free. Call 828/251-6298 for more information. March 16 – Writers at Home: Readings by UNC Asheville students Ethan Bradley, Joanna Knowles, Kristen Marshall and Jeremy Rice, 3 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville, free. Call 828/232-5122 for more information. March 16 – UNC Asheville Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and Flute Choir in concert, 4 p.m., UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 general admission. Call 828/251-6432 for more information. March 20 – Art exhibition reception and artist talk: "From Shaker to Paper," works by local paper artist Patti Quinn Hill, UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery, 6 p.m., free. Call 232-5000 for more information. March 25 – Second Annual Women, Work and Leadership Panel, 4-6 p.m., UNC Asheville's Mountain Suites, Highsmith University Union, free. Call 828/251-6515 for more information. March 26 – Aviv String Quartet in concert, 8 p.m., UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $18 general admission or $6 local students. Call 828/232-5000 for tickets. March 27 – January Band and Sam Macy Band in concert, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Reuter Center, Chestnut Ridge Room, $20. Call 828/251-6140 for more information. March 28 – Chocolate Friday: "Water Resources," 3 p.m., Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 36 Montford Ave., free. Call 828/250-3890 for more information. March 28 – UNC Asheville Women's History Month Event: Academic Festival, 3-8:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall, free. Call 828/251-6419 for more information. March 28 – Art exhibition opening reception: "Flux-ahedra," ceramic and mixed media installation by UNC Asheville senior Arielle Casale, 6-8 p.m., UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery, free. Call 828/232-5000 for more information. March 30 – UNC Asheville University Singers and String Quartet in concert, 4 p.m., UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 general admission. Call 828/251-6432 for more information. March 31 – "Too Late to Die Young: Nearly True Tales from a Life," lawyer and disability activist Harriet McBryde Johnson, 7 p.m., UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union room 223, free. Call 828/251-6643 for more information. The UNC Asheville Alumni E-Newsletter is sent to you monthly by the UNC Asheville Alumni Office. Please send any comments or suggestions to alumni@unca.edu. To change your E-Newsletter subscription, click here.