This is the sixth in the second series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by 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. Ted Meigs

Thomas Edward Meigs
Thomas Edward Meigs, or better known among colleagues as Ted Meigs, is an Assistant Professor of Biology. Ted arrived at UNCA this semester after completing six years as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and then a Research Scientist in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University Medical Center. His Ph.D. is in Biological Sciences from Stanford University. Already in his early career he has 14 publications, appearing in such scientific journals as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and the Journal of Biological Chemistry. He has written successful grants to the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. While at Stanford University, he was honored with two prestigious teaching awards.

Ted Meigs' current research focus is on developing insights into how cells in the human body communicate with each other. While developing his research program here at UNCA, he remains in active collaboration with Professor Pat Casey, Director of the Center for Chemical Biology at Duke University.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 27
Humanities 124: "Greek Literature," Dr. Dorothy Dvorsky-Rohner, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "European Renaissance, Humanism," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts Series: Jazz performance by the Bryan White Duo, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Women's soccer vs. Liberty, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

Tuesday, October 28
Career and Graduate School Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

"Biotechnology: Promise or Peril?" Dr. Brian Tague of Wake Forest University, 12:15 p.m., 011 Karpen Hall

College Success Workshop: "Not for Women Only," Dr. Cathy Foister, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Volleyball vs. Radford, 7 p.m., Justice Center

"Great Voices in American Judaism," Dr. Gary P. Zola of the American Jewish Archives 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Wednesday, October 29
Cholesterol Screening, 7:45-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $20. Call Elise Henshaw at 251-6513 to register.

Flu Shot Clinic, 8-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $10

Film financing workshop with Hollywood executive producer Barry Weitz, 3:20-6 p.m., 012 Karpen Hall

Men's soccer vs. High Point, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

Seventh Annual Haunted Theatre, 6-10 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $6 adults, $5 students and $4 children

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

Thursday, October 30
Cholesterol Screening, 7:45-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $20. Call Elise Henshaw at 251-6513 to register.

Flu Shot Clinic, 8-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $10

Window on the Arts Series: Bluegrass performance by String Theory, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Seventh Annual Haunted Theatre, 6-10 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $6 adults, $5 students and $4 children

"Why Women's Rights Matter," LaShawn Jefferson of the Human Rights Watch Women's Rights Division, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Friday, October 31
Humanities 324: "America and the Americans," Dr. Dan Pierce, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Postmodernism and Mass Culture," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Seventh Annual Haunted Theatre, 6-10 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $6 adults, $5 students and $4 children

Screening of "The Matrix: Reloaded," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Saturday, November 1
UNCA Outdoors Waterfall and Leaves Hike, Pisgah National Forest, $15. Call Chad Morgan at 251-6368 to register.

Knowledge Bowl Final Round, 10 a.m., Karpen Hall

Sunday, November 2
Soup and Stories for the Soul, noon and 2 p.m., Reuter Center, $5 per event or $8 for both

UNCA Jazz Ensembles Concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5

Screening of "The Matrix: Reloaded," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Monday, November 3
Undergraduate Research Program: UNCA Journal papers due for December graduates

Humanities 124: "Greek Philosophy," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Renaissance Art," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC Lecture Series: "Achieving Balance: The Management of Our National Forests," Ruth Berner of USDA Forest Service, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

"Excavations at Herod's Palace at Caesarea Marittima, Israel," Dr. Laurel Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center

"Wisdom in the Modern World," Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, U.S. national spiritual director of Kadampa Buddhism, 7:30 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

COMING UP

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

International Education Week Photo Contest
The second annual International Photo Contest will held in conjunction with International Education Week festivities from November 17-21. Faculty, staff and students may submit up to three photograph prints that capture some of the magic of travel and study abroad. A panel of judges will pick the top ten photos, which will be enlarged, framed and displayed during International Education Week. The best student, faculty and staff submissions will each earn a $50 cash prize and all 10 winners will take home their enlarged, framed photos. Send submissions to Linda Cornett, CPO 1940 by October 31.

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

Energy Tip
Install glass doors in your fireplace so you don't loose your home's heat up the chimney. Even with a roaring fire, most fireplaces are not energy efficient because they also pull warm household air up through the chimney. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Halloween Safety Tip
Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. 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