Dr. Yusef Fahmy

Yusef Fahmy

Yusef Fahmy is Director of the NCSU Engineering Programs at UNCA, a position he has held since the fall semester of 2002. Most of Yusef's research has been the investigations of the structure, processing and mechanical properties of a wide variety of interesting materials including intermetallic and nanocrystalline systems. He has published his research in many different journals including the "Journal of Materials Research," "Physical Review," "Journal of Electronic Materials," "Journal of Modern Physics," and "Applied Physics." Before arriving at UNCA, Dr. Fahmy was a member of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NCSU. His latest research focus has been the investigations of advanced materials influenced by electrical and magnetic fields. He currently is fascinated with the opportunity to explore models for distance education. Also, a particular interest of his is the integration of engineering into the liberal arts.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, May 3
Finals begin

Final Faculty Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Retirement reception for Dr. Eric Iovacchini and Kern Parker, 3-5 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Late Night Exam Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Dining Hall. Call Amy Carpenter at 251-6700 to volunteer.

Tuesday, May 4
Health Risk Appraisal, 8-11 a.m., 204 Health & Fitness Center, $20. Call 232-5657 to register. 

Tea Time Talk: "Connemara: Carl Sandburg Home," 4 p.m., Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Wednesday, May 5
Humanities Faculty Celebration, 3-6 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Analyzing Violence and Terror Lecture Series: "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics," Eric Gardner and Kosta Harlan, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Thursday, May 6
Art exhibition opening reception: "Transitions," mixed media by B.F.A. candidate Cindy Taylor, Two Art Chicks Gallery, 609 South Elm St., Greensboro

Students' Film Screenings, 7 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Friday, May 7
Finals end

Board of Trustees meeting, 9:45 a.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Donning of the Stoles Ceremony, 12:15 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Art installation opening reception: "Tide," printmaking and fiber art by B.A. candidate Kyoko Masutani, 6-8 p.m., Health & Fitness Center racketball court 

Saturday, May 8
Commencement, 9:30 a.m., Ramsey Library Terrace

Art exhibition opening reception: "Visualizing the Humanities: Paintings in Response to the Poetry and Life of Nelly Sachs," paintings by B.A. candidate Benjamin M. Betsalel, 5-7 p.m., Oliver's and Annabelle's, 1 Page St., Asheville

Monday, May 10
Faculty/Staff Hallelujah Sub Party to Celebrate the End of the Semester, 11:30 a.m., Carmichael Hall Breezeway

COMING UP

Clifton Wharton to Deliver Commencement Address
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., corporate and higher education leader, diplomat and foreign policy expert, will deliver the UNCA commencement address on Saturday, May 8. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. on the terrace of Ramsey Library. Chancellor Mullen will confer honorary doctoral degrees on Wharton as well as science columnist Sharon Begley of The Wall Street Journal, University of Hawaii President Evan S. Dobelle and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. About 600 students are candidates for degrees.

Campuswide Power Outage
There will be a campuswide power outage on Sunday, May 16, to conduct annual maintenance work on the electrical system. Questions? Call Connie Schaller at 251-6696.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

Administrative Officer I / Transportation Planner in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $28,195-$35,183
Closing date: May 4 or until filled

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Coordinator in the Environmental Quality Institute
Starting salary: $21,219-$27,000
Closing date: May 10 or until filled
Special note: This is a time-limited, full-time position; continuation of employment is contingent on funding

Convenience Store Head Supervisor in the Bookstore
Starting salary: $22,921-$25,000 (plus 10% shift differential pay)
Closing date: May 14 or until filled

Licensed Practical Nurse in Student Health Services
Starting salary: $18,698-$22,000 
Closing date: May 14 or until filled
Special note: This is a 11-month position

Associate University Librarian for Public Services in Ramsey Library
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: May 21

Assistant Recreation Director in the Health & Fitness Center
Starting salary: $22,921-$25,000
Closing date: April 30 or until filled
Anticipated hire date: August 2

Campus Recycling Tip
Waste paper is the largest export product by volume in the United States.

Safety Tip
Be prepared before you travel. The Department of State's "Consular Information Sheets" are available for every country in the world. They also provide addresses and emergency telephone numbers for U.S. embassies and consulates.

Energy Tip
Lower the thermostat on your water heater. Water heaters often come from the factory with high temperature settings, but a setting of 115 degrees provides comfortably hot water for most uses.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through May 29 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design: "String of Pearls," works by artists in six galleries on the String of Pearls Trail