This is the fourth in the second series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by Dr. John Stevens, director of the Office of Sponsored Scholarship and Programs, 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.

Sandra P. Byrd

Sandra P. Byrd
Sandra Byrd is Assistant Professor in the Department of Education with responsibility for middle school social studies. Sandra came to UNCA in 1985 as a seasoned teacher having taught in public schools in various cities throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, and here in Asheville. She is quite active in our community with membership on several boards including the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Asheville City Schools Foundation Board, and the Education Coalition Board.

Sandra Byrd has been the recipient and/or involved in 15 funding awards amounting to over $500,000. Her focus is developing programs locally and statewide that teach moral courage and civic responsibility to middle school and high school students. She is also particularly interested in researching the role of the teacher in improved student achievement.

-- Dr. John Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 13
Humanities 124: "Early Greece," Dr. Sophie Mills, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Africa During Europe's Medieval Period," Dr. Dolly Jenkins-Mullen, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts Series: Performance by flutist Shannon Siemens, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., Health & Fitness Center Dance Studio

World Affairs Council Lecture: "The World Bank: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," John Donaldson, senior advisor to the World Bank on U.S. Affairs, 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center, $5 (free to students with I.D.)

Term II Intramural Sports meeting, 9 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

Tuesday, October 14
Yav's Italian Dinner, 4:45-7 p.m., Dining Hall, $5 or included in meal plan

"The History of Consciousness as Seen Through Art," Dr. Allan Combs, 7 p.m., Whitney Room, Ramsey Library

Wednesday, October 15
Second annual Bike to School Day, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Quad. Riders receive free food, valet parking and tune-ups.

Volleyball vs. Mars Hill, 6 p.m., Justice Center

Volleyball vs. Montreat, 8 p.m., Justice Center

Astronomy viewing session, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Quad (weather permitting)

Thursday, October 16
Window on the Arts Series: Performance by singer-songwriter Julia Cunningham, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Munch and a Movie: "Men in Black," 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dining Hall, free to first 100 students or included in meal plan.

Faculty Senate meeting, 3:15 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Second annual Night Market, 5-9 p.m., Quad

Friday, October 17
Undergraduate Research: NCUR 2004 presentation grant applications and abstracts due

Humanities 324: "Evolution and Imperialism," Dr. Bruce Larson, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Emergent Global Feminism," Grace Campbell, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Hispanic Heritage Month Event: "Hispanics 101," Betty Ramirez Swinners of Diversity Speakers, 2:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Climbing wall and popsicles, 3-7 p.m., Reed Plaza

Faculty Forum: Integrative Liberal Studies Program, 4:15-6:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Reception for "The Eyelash Project," photographs by Leigh Svenson, 5-7 p.m., Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library

Screening of "Anger Management," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Saturday, October 18
Fall Open House, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Health & Fitness Center (see Coming Up)

Women's soccer vs. Charleston Southern, 1 p.m., Greenwood Field

Volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina, 2 p.m., Justice Center

Men's soccer vs. Long Island University, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

Asheville Film Festival Pre-Festival Event: Southern Film: Screenings and Discussion, 4-9 p.m., 012 Karpen Hall

Screening of "Anger Management," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Up All Nighter, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Health & Fitness Center. Free food, games and prizes for students.

Sunday, October 19
Writers at Home: Readings by Aly Goodwin and Naomi Johnson, 3 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe

Asheville Film Festival Pre-Festival Event: Southern Film: Screenings and Discussion, 4-9 p.m., 012 Karpen Hall

Screening of "God in Human Form: The Life and Work of Avatar Meher Baba," 4 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Piano recital by Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5

Monday, October 20
Undergraduate Research: Fall Symposium applications and abstracts due

Humanities 124: "Greek City-States," Dr. Sophie Mills, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Medieval Asia, Imperial China," 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts Series: Performance by keyboard player Aaron Luka, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

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

An evening with acclaimed poet Edward Hirsch, 8 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 general admission (free for faculty, staff and students)

COMING UP

Fall Open House
The Admissions Office will host an open house for transfer students and high school students and their families from 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Health & Fitness Center. Events will include student-led campus tours and sessions on admission, academic and extracurricular programs, scholarships and other financial aid. Call the Admissions Office at 251-6481 for more information or to register.

Family Business Forum to Host Workshop
The Family Business Forum will host a program with leading family business expert John L. Ward from 8:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Grove Park Inn Resort. Ward will discuss "Perpetuating the Family Business: The Ultimate Challenge." An optional buffet lunch will immediately follow the program. Registration for the workshop is required. The program is open to forum members and their guests; a limited number of seats are available for family business owners interested in membership. For more information or to register, call Richard Lasher, at 251-6797, voice mail box 8003.

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

UNCA Knowledge Bowl Volunteers Needed
The UNCA Knowledge Bowl will be held on October 25 and November 1 in Karpen Hall. Special Academic Programs is seeking volunteer timekeepers and scorekeepers for both dates. On October 25, volunteers are needed from 9:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-4 p.m. On November 1, volunteers are needed from 8:30-11:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Volunteers will receive Knowledge Bowl water bottles. Interested? Call Laura Walters at 251-6558.

Continuing Education Classes in Investing, Russian and LSAT Prep Offered
Registration is now open for fall continuing education classes in investing, Russian language and culture and LSAT prep beginning this month. Classes are open to all interested students and are offered through Special Academic Programs. To register or for more information, contact Special Academic Programs Office by phone at 251-6558, by e-mail or online.

Call for Weekend Events Funding Proposals
The Weekend Events Funding Committee is now soliciting proposals for on-campus Friday, Saturday or Sunday events, programs and activities held between October 22-December 5. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. For more information, call Bunny Halton-Subkis at 251-6674.

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

Office Assistant IV in Printing Services
Starting salary: $19,626-$20,576
Closing date: October 20

Energy Tip
A vacuum costs about six cents to run per hour. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
For Halloween safety, plan costumes that are bright and reflective; purchase costumes that are flame resistant; and carry flashlights. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through October 31 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "The Eyelash Project," photographs by Leigh R. Svenson

On view through October 31 at Gold Hill Espresso and Fine Teas, 64 Haywood St.: Works by UNCA student printmakers

On view through December 5 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design: (Folk) A.R.T. IS, work by self-taught artists from the collection of Scott Blackwell and the Immaculate Baking Company