Dr. Cathy R. Pons

Cathy R. Pons
Cathy Pons is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages. Cathy is presently working on finalizing the third edition of a widely used introductory French textbook. In this effort she is writing this with A. Valdman (Indiana University) and Mary Ellen Scullen (University of Maryland). Their previous editions have been well received, having been adopted by over 100 colleges and universities. In recent years Dr. Pons has develop a variety of programs that have allowed students of the Foreign Languages to go abroad and has also involved international students and scholars coming to UNCA. To support these efforts, she has received over $100,000 in funding from several foundations and funding programs, including The Florence Gould Foundation, Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Program, and Pew Fellowship.

Cathy's interest in foreign languages, particularly French, is from the perspective of general linguistics. She has researched the language death among the Waldensians of Valdese (North Carolina). Other languages of which Cathy has good comprehension include German, Spanish, Latin, Italian, and Haitian Creole.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, March 15
Spring break ends; classes resume

Humanities 124: "Greek City-States," Dr. Brian Hook, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Africa During Europe's Medieval Period," Dr. Guy Martin, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

MLS Thesis Defense: "America's Backyard: Cuba, Cold War, Cold Shoulder, Hot Business," Sofia Mannos, 12:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

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

Women's History Month: An Evening with Dr. Beti Ellerson, 6 p.m., 125 Rhodes Hall

Tuesday, March 16
C-SPAN Bus visits campus, 1-3 p.m., in front of Dining Hall

Women's History Month: An Evening with Dr. Beti Ellerson, 6 p.m., 125 Rhodes Hall

Wednesday, March 17
Baseball vs. Furman, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Women's History Month: "Iteration," performance art by senior Linzey Walker, 8 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Thursday, March 18
Women's History Month: "Stereotypes in Feminism," panel discussion, 2 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"Taoism and the Butterfly Dream," Dr. Xiaomei Yang of Temple University, 6 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Third Annual Parsons' Lecture: "On the Number of Groups of a Given Order," Dr. John H. Conway of Princeton University, 7 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

An Evening with Jewish Author Rodger Kamenetz, 7 p.m., Reuter Center

Women's History Month: "Iteration," performance art by senior Linzey Walker, 8 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Friday, March 19
Various Undergraduate Research Program deadlines. See URP Master Calendar.

Humanities 324: "Freud, the European Crisis of Consciousness and World War I," Dr. Ed Katz, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "Contemporary Views of Identity," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Artist talk by painter Reni Gower, 5:30 p.m., 250 Owen Hall

Women's History Month Keynote Address: "Sexuality and Gender in the Parisian Police Archives," Dr. Jeffrey Merrick of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 7 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Women's History Month: Fourth Annual F-Word Film Festival, 7 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Saturday, March 20
Baseball double header vs. Tennessee Tech, noon, Greenwood Field

Women's History Month: Fourth Annual F-Word Film Festival, 7 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Sunday, March 21
Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech, 1 p.m., Greenwood Field

Writers at Home Series: Readings by Jan Bailey and Laura Swenson, 3 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St.

UNCA Concert Band in concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with I.D.)

Monday, March 22
Humanities 124: "Philosophy," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Pre-Columbian Americas," Dr. Dan Pierce, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

37th Annual Juried Student Exhibition open reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m., University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall

Women's History Month: Melissa Ferrick in concert, 8 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

COMING UP

Bruce Wood Dance Company
The Bruce Wood Dance Company will take center stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24, at the Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville. The event is sponsored by UNCA's Cultural and Special Events Committee and Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets are available now in 242 Dining Hall. Tickets are $6 for UNCA students (1 per I.D.), $10 children ages 12 and younger when purchased with other UNCA discount tickets, $12 faculty/staff/College for Seniors (2 per I.D.) and $25 regular admission when purchased on campus with other UNCA discount tickets. All tickets are reserved seating only. Questions? Call Student Activities at 232-5000.

Lecture on the Archeology of Byzantine Greece and Sicily
Archeologist Kostis Kourelis will present a lecture on "The Archeology of Byzantine Greece and Sicily" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at the Reuter Center. The talk will consider the emerging field of settlement archeology during the Byzantine period in Greece and Sicily. Questions? Call Laurel Taylor at 828/251-6466

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Cultural and Special Event Proposals
The Cultural and Special Events Committee is now accepting for funding proposals for 2004-2005 programs. Deadline is Tuesday, April 6. For more information, contact Bunny Halton-Subkis at 251-6674.

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 March 15, 2004. For more information or to enroll, contact Dr. Gary Miller at 232-5184.

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

Cashier II in Controller's Office
Starting salary: $19,626-$20,576
Closing date: March 18 or until filled

Career Counselor in the Career Center
Starting salary: $28,000
Closing date: March 23 or until filled

Director of Public Safety
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: March 29 or until filled

Director of Gift Planning & Endowments in Office of Development (Re-advertised)
Starting salary: $40,000-$42,625
Closing date: April 2 or until filled

Housekeeper in Facilities Management and Planning
Starting salary: $16,957-$18,312
Closing date: Open until filled
Special note: Internal posting for UNCA permanent or probationary employees only

Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,065-$18,418
Closing date: Open until filled

Maintenance Mechanic IV Plumber in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $23,819-$30,000
Closing date: Open until filled

Athletic Field Maintenance Technician/Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,065-$19,118
Closing date: Open until filled

Director of Athletics
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: Open until filled
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Bill Carr, Carr Sports Associates, at 352/275-7115.

Safety Tip
Make sure space heaters are kept away from curtains and flammable materials. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

Energy Tip
Repair leaky faucets promptly. A leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period. Questions? Call Terry Guriel at 232-5031.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through March 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Belleza di Italia," multi-media photography installation by the 2003 Perugia Summer Program students