This is the 26th in a series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by Dr. John Stevens, chief research officer, each of the weekly profiles will highlight the scholarly accomplishments and interests of faculty colleagues. We hope that you will find these profiles of interest as we celebrate the intellectual vigor that is at work on our campus.

Dr. Robert D. Yearout

Robert D. Yearout
Robert D. Yearout is Professor of Industrial and Engineering Management and has been a member of the UNCA faculty since 1987. Previous to his coming to UNCA, Robert achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Special Forces Infantry and had been the Chair of the Management Department at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Bob has been a major proponent for undergraduate research both as a mentor for undergraduates and as the Editor of the Proceedings of National Conferences on Undergraduate Research since 1992.

Robert’s research interests are centered on quality standards in engineering. This includes ergonomics and human factors (health and safety issues) as they relate to industrial processes and products. His research has been reported in over 50 publications, in such journals as The International Journal of Industrial Engineering Theory, International Journal of Human Resource Development and Management, and Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety.

-- Dr. John Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, April 28
Humanities 124: "Greece and Rome," Dr. Merritt Moseley, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Royal Absolutism and the Baroque Style," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Window on the Arts Series: Folk performance by Kristin Mills and Keturah Orr, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

UNCA's Shakespeare Seminar presents "The Mermaid Dialogues," 7 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Tuesday, April 29
Computer Center Workshop: Intro to Dreamweaver, 10 a.m., 223 Rhoades/Robinson Hall. Call Cathy Joyner at 251-6445 to register.

Faculty Forum: "Covering the Plane: Fractals and Tiling," Dr. Mark McClure, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Drama Department presents the musical political satire "Confetti," 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre

Baseball vs. University of Tennessee, 7 p.m., McCormick Field

Wednesday, April 30
Family Business Forum workshop: "Family Business is Never Just Business," psychologist Ronald Reece, 8:30 a.m., Country Club of Asheville. Registration is required. Questions? Call Richard Lasher at 251-6796 voice box 8003.

Humanities 214 Mini Medieval and Renaissance Fair, 4-6:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

War Criminal Shenanigans Film Festival: "The Pinochet Case," 7 p.m., 125 Rhoades/Robinson Hall

Leadership and Academic Awards Night, 7 p.m., Diana Wortham Theatre

Thursday, May 1
"Enduring Ties: Poems of Family Relationship," reading and book signing by Dr. Grant Hardy, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

War Criminal Shenanigans Film Festival: "The Pinochet Case," 7 p.m., 125 Rhoades/Robinson Hall

Friday, May 2
Humanities 324: "The New Physics: Alternate Worldviews," Dr. Jeff Konz, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "Science, Technology and Human Values," Dr. Merritt Moseley, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

31st Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage registration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rhoades/Robinson Hall lobby, $4 adults and $1 students

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "Presence," decorative and functional ceramics by B.F.A. candidate Laura Aultman, 6:30-8:30 p.m., University Gallery, Owen Hall first floor

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "A Delicate Balance," ceramic sculptures by B.A. candidate Lillian Bolster, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Owen Hall second floor gallery

31st Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage: "Biodiversity and Global Climate Change," Zack Murrell of Appalachian State University, 7:30 p.m., 125 Rhoades/Robinson Hall

Saturday, May 3
31st Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage tours, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Baseball vs. East Tennessee State, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "Simply Southern," photographs by B.A. candidate Jennifer Webster, 3-5 p.m., Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library

31st Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage: "Order Out of Chaos," photographer Jay Kranyik, 7:30 p.m., 125 Rhoades/Robinson Hall

Sunday, May 4
31st Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage tours, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

UNCA Concert Band and University Singers in concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5

Monday, May 5
Humanities 124: "Buddhism," Dr. Grant Hardy, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Europe in Global Context," Dr. Bill Spellman, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

An Evening of Student One-Act Plays, 7:30 p.m., Artist Resource Center, $2. Questions? Call Dr. David Hopes at 251-6580.

COMING UP

Frank Rhodes to Deliver Commencement Address May 17
Eminent educational leader Frank Rhodes will give the keynote address at UNCA's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17. Rhodes is one of four accomplished individuals who will receive honorary degrees. The others are former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Judge Henry Frye; Yolanda Moses, an acclaimed cultural anthropologist and president of the American Association for Higher Education; and Hugh Morton, regional conservationist and owner of Grandfather Mountain. The four recipients will each be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. Commencement will be held at 9:30 a.m. on the Ramsey Library terrace. Some 590 students are expected to graduate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Employment Opportunities
Click on the Human Resources job opportunities Web site for complete employment information. Questions? Call Joy Thurman at 251-6605.

Energy Tip
Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the tap run every time you want a cool drink of water. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
Proper lifting entails lifting, pushing and pulling with your legs, not your arms or back. Bend at your knees, not at your waist, to help keep your center of balance. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through April 29 at the Owen Hall Second Floor Gallery: "The Nature of Process," works in clay, aluminum and paint by UNCA senior Penelope Gatlin

On view through April 29 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: 36th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

On view through April 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "In Tra Parieties," graphite drawings by B.A. candidate Laura Rieder

On view through May 17 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design: Student work chosen for Juried UNC Student Sculpture Exhibition