THIS WEEK

Monday, December 15
Annual Employees' Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Dining Hall (see Coming Up)

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

Thursday, December 18
Women's basketball vs. Appalachian State, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Saturday, December 20
Men's basketball vs. Montreat, 2 p.m., Justice Center, $6

December 22-26
Winter holiday -- offices closed

Thursday, January 1
New Years holiday -- offices closed

Saturday, January 3
Basketball double header: Women vs. Tennessee-Martin at 2 p.m., Men vs. VMI at 4:30 p.m., Justice Center, $6

Monday, January 5
Men's basketball vs. Birmingham-Southern, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $6

COMING UP

Annual Holiday Luncheon
The annual UNCA Holiday Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the Dining Hall. A free traditional holiday meal will be served to UNCA employees; a $5 fee will be applied to each guest. A highlight of the program will be the announcement of the 2003 Distinguished Staff Member of the Year. Please plan to bring new unwrapped mittens, hats and scarves to donate to Hearts with Hands Koats 4 Kids program. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Required Teachers' Course
Registration is now open for "Effective Teacher Training," a required course for teaching and substituting in some North Carolina public school systems, including Buncombe County and Asheville City public schools. The class will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Owen Conference Center on four consecutive Saturdays from January 24-February 14. Cost is $60 plus textbook, which is available in the UNCA bookstore. For more information, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Summer Science Program in England
UNCA will conduct a summer comparative science education program in England from June 30-July 27, 2004. The program is held in cooperation with the University of Bath Department of Education. Anyone who is or has been involved with K-12 science education is eligible. The $2,500 fee covers tuition, ground transportation and private housing on the University of Bath campus. Registration will remain open until the course is filled, but participants are encouraged to register prior to February 1, 2004. For more information or to enroll, contact Dr. Gary Miller at 232-5184.

WNC Weather Calendar Available for Reduced Rate
The 2004 WNC Weather Calendar, produced by the Atmospheric Sciences Department, is available to faculty and staff for the reduced rate of $3. To purchase a copy, stop by 236B Rhoades-Robinson Hall or mail your check made payable to "weather calendar" to Dr. Alex Huang, ATMS, CPO 2450.

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

Practical Nurse II in Student Health Services
Starting salary: $18,698-$22,000
Closing date: December 17

Director of Information Technology in University Computing
Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Closing date:  Review of applications will begin on January 12 and will continue until the position is filled

Director of Gift Planning & Endowments in Office of Development
Starting salary: $40,000-$42,625
Closing date: January 23

Energy Tip
Save up to 15 percent on your heating costs by using insulating shutters or drapes on your windows and keeping them closed during winter nights.

Safety Tip
When buying a live Christmas tree, look for one that has been freshly cut. Check for needles that are hard to pull from branches and do not break when bent ; a trunk sticky with resin; and few lost needles when it is tapped on the ground.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through December 18 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: "Stratosphere," ceramic vessels by B.F.A. candidate Kelsey Wheeler

On view through December 23 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design: 2004 public art proposals for the Perry N. Rudnick Nature Trail

On view through December 31 at Adorn Salon & Boutique: "Angels and Insects," photographs by UNCA seniors Luke Withrow and Jacob Levinson

On view through January 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Visualism," mixed media paintings by UNCA alumnus Mark McDiarmid