THIS WEEK

Monday, September 8
Freshman SGA Elections

Humanities 124: "Ancient Israel," Dr. Katie Peters, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Islam," Dr. Margaret Downes, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts: Jazz performance by Anne Coombs, 12:15 p.m., Glasshouse, Ramsey Library

Regional Environmental Issues Lecture Series: "Earth Has No Sorrow Earth Cannot Heal: Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Our Native Plants," Ina Warren of Brevard College, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

World Affairs Council Lecture Series: "The West in the World: An Unlikely Ascent," Dr. Bill Spellman, 7 p.m., Owen Conference Center, $5

Tuesday, September 9
Freshman SGA Elections

College Success Workshop: "Student Learning and Disability," Dr. Heidi Kelley, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Tea Time Talk with weaver Mike Harmon and potter Mark Peters, 4 p.m., Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Wednesday, September 10
Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Weight Room Orientation, 12:15 p.m., 213 Health & Fitness Center

Recital by pianist Michelle Tabor and violinist Camilo Acosta of the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, 12:20 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Women's soccer vs. South Carolina State, 4 p.m., Greenwood Field

Thursday, September 11
Study Abroad Fair, 1-3 p.m., Karpen Lobby and Laurel Forum

Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Weight Room Orientation, 6 p.m., 213 Health & Fitness Center

Bike maintenance clinic, 7 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

Argentine dance workshop with Emilie Tobias and Harby Gonzalez, 7:30-9 p.m., YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St., UNCA students free with I.D., $5 high school students, $10 general public (See Announcements)

Second Annual 9/11 Memorial, 9 p.m., Quad

Friday, September 12
Humanities 324: "Neoclassicism and Romanticism," Dr. Jeanne McGlinn and Seamus McNerney, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Recent History of the Middle East," Dr. Katie Peters, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

QuinTango, 8 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $6 students, $12 faculty/staff, $18 general admission (See Announcements)

Saturday, September 13
UNCA Outdoors women's climbing trip. Questions? Call Chad Morgan at 251-6368.

N.C. Center for Creative Retirement Reuter Center dedication, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Formal dedication ceremony, 1:30 p.m., Chestnut Ridge Room, Reuter Center (See Announcements)

Auditions for Reader's Theatre production of "Bodas de Sangre," 2-4 p.m., 35Below, 35 Walnut St. Co-sponsored by UNCA, the audition and performance will be in Spanish. Questions? Call Greta Trautman at 251-6195.

Sunday, September 14
UNCA Outdoors white water rafting trip. Questions? Call Chad Morgan at 251-6368.

Monday, September 15
Humanities 124: "India," Dr. Keya Maitra, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Christianity and the Medieval World," Dr. Gordon Wilson, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts: Performance by Alaskan poet and musician Ken Waldman, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

CSAC Meeting, 2 p.m., 242 Dining Hall

Women's soccer vs. East Tennessee State, 4 p.m., Greenwood Field

Sixth Annual S.D. Squibb Distinguished Lecture Series: "Life on Earth, Mars and Beyond," Dr. Richard N. Zare of Stanford University, 7:30 p.m., 125 Robinson Hall

COMING UP

Chancellor's Annual Campus Appreciation Dinner
Chancellor Mullen will host the free annual campus appreciation dinner from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Dining Hall. The event will feature a tropical island menu and live music.

Family Business Forum Meeting
The Family Business Forum will host a talk on "The Heart of Leadership" by Joe Judge, president of Staub Leadership Consultants, from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Reuter Center Chestnut Ridge room. Interested in attending? Call 251-6797 voice mail box 8003.

Asheville Mall College Night 
The region's annual College Night will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Asheville Mall. Over 130 universities, colleges and other institutions will be represented. A resource area will include financial aid information, high school counselors and ACT testing resources. The event is sponsored by UNCA; Buncombe, Madison and McDowell county schools; Asheville City Schools; and area private schools. Questions? Call India McHale at 251-6334.

Opening Doors to Teaching Workshop
The annual "Opening Door to Teaching: Teachers Make a Difference" workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. Hosted by UNCA's Teaching Fellows, this event targets high school juniors and seniors who are interested in a teaching career. To register, teachers and counselors should call the the Teaching Fellows Office at 251-6864 by September 16.

Founders Day Weekend
The sixth annual Founders Day Weekend will be held September 19-20. Events include inauguration of the UNCA Athletic Hall of Fame, recognition of the 2003 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, the unveiling of former Chancellor Patsy Reed's portrait and more. Events are open to the campus community. Click on the Founders Day Web site for a complete listing of events, or call the Alumni Relations Office at 251-6512.

UNCA Knowledge Bowl
The UNCA Knowledge Bowl will be held on October 25 and November 1 in Karpen Hall. Area high school may now sign up teams. Winning teams receive a cash prize and the opportunity to move on to national competition. To volunteer or for more information about registering a team, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Campuswide Power Outage
A campuswide power outage has been scheduled for November 28 by Facilities Management in order to finish work on the new electrical switch gear. The work is part of the ongoing upgrade to the campus electrical distribution system. It is essential that the work be completed before onset of very cold weather. The outage will begin early in the morning and should be completed by 2 p.m., if problems do not arise. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leave Donations Needed
The shared leave committee is soliciting donations for Amy McDonald. Remember, leave can only be donated from vacation leave accounts. Donations or questions? Call Lisa Honeycutt at 232-5114.

QuinTango to Perform September 12; Tickets on Sale Now
The South American tango music of QuinTango will take center stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in Lipinsky Auditorium. Winner of two consecutive WAMMIES, QuinTango is the only tango music group to have given a Command Performance at The White House. QuinTango will be joined by master tango dancers Harby Gonzalez and partner Emilie Tobias. The dancers will also conduct an Argentine Tango Dance workshop from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the YMI Cultural Center. Concert tickets are $6 for students, $12 faculty and staff, and $18 general admission. Pick up tickets in the Student Activities Office, 226 Dining Hall, or call 232-5000 to order your tickets by phone or to register for the dance class.

Reuter Center Dedication Set for September 13
The N.C. Center for Creative Retirement's new Reuter Center will be dedicated Saturday, Sept. 13, during a daylong celebration of both the new building and the Center's 15th anniversary. The theme for the day will be "Telling Our Story: Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future." Events will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include art and multimedia, historic exhibits, self-guided tours, sample mini-classes and performing ensembles. A 40-minute dedication ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will include remarks by UNC President Molly Broad, NCCCR Steering Council Chair James Hegglund, Dr. Ron Manheimer and Chancellor Mullen. Full details are available on the Center's Web site.

Kudos: Faculty Promoted
Faculty promotions were announced at the recent faculty meeting. Rick Chess, literature and language; Linda Nelms, management and accountancy; and Mark West, mass communication, have been promoted to professor. Melissa Burchard, philosophy; Thomas Cochran, psychology; Mark McClure, mathematics; Dolly Mullen, political science; Afaf Omer, sociology; Bryan Sinclair, library; Alice Weldon, foreign languages; Megan Wolfe, art; and Helen Wykle, library, have been promoted to associate professor.

Window on the Arts Series Seeks Performers
The Window on the Arts Series is seeking musicians, dancers, poets and actors to perform on Monday and Thursdays from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Ramsey Library Glasshouse. Performers will be paid. Interested? Call Kristin Mills at 253-2472.

Super Saturday Program Offers Super Classes for Kids
Gifted, creative and motivated 3rd-8th graders have an opportunity to explore dog obedience training, ancient Egyptian culture, veterinarian science and much more at the 17th annual Super Saturday Program beginning September 27. Some 28 unique courses are open for registration. Classes meet 9 a.m.-noon for six Saturdays between September 27 and November 8. Classes will not meet on October 18. Tuition is $55 per class; a special rate of $45 is available for children of UNCA employees. Deadline to apply is September 19. For information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Great Smokies Writing Program Offers Fall Classes
The Great Smokies Writing Program will offer six fall courses in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and prose. The classes are open to all interested writers. These classes qualify for audit or UNCA credit hours in literature and language. Ten-week classes are worth two credit hours and cost $140.48 for tuition and fees. Fifteen-week classes are worth three credit hours and cost $220.72. For information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

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

Energy Tip
Lubricate the wheels and tracks of your garage door opener so the door will roll up and down more easily. This will also reduce the amount of energy needed to operate the door. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
Safety belts are the best form of protection vehicle passengers have in the event of a crash. They can lower injury risk by 45%. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through September 17 at the University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Annual Art Faculty Exhibition

On view through September 26 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville: Blue Ridge Potters and Weavers

On view through September 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Nature's Patchwork," fiber-art quilts by Kimberly Childs