Dr. Richard Maas

Richard Preston Maas

Rick Maas is Professor of Environmental Studies and Co-Director of the Environmental Quality Institute. Rick has received over 200 grants and contracts, totally more then $5,600,000 to support his research and service activities. This effort has resulted in over 250 technical reports and many publications in such journals as "Journal of Environmental Health," "Journal of Environmental Quality," and "Environmental Health Perspectives." Dr. Maas is sought after nationally as an expert witness from California to Florida to New York. He has been an invited speaker at many conferences and has spoken on regional and national television.

Most of Rick's research focus has been on water quality, especially as it pertains to the presence of lead. Often his focus is that of sharing his research expertise in ways that are a public service. Recently he has become a leader in the investigation and prevention or arsenic exposure from pressure-treated lumber. Rick is concerned that this is a critical period in human history as to whether we are successful in preserving our environment without a total collapse of it. Special recent interests are those of new and promising industries that are able to be economically successful, while making major environmental favorable decisions.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday, May 11
Baseball vs. Western Carolina, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

"Memory Circles" Organizational Meeting, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Sunday, May 16
Campuswide power outage

Health & Fitness Center closed

Writers at Home Series: Readings by Tommy Hays and Sam Hodges, 3 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St.

Monday, May 17
Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "Spirit-Filled Earth," ceramics by UNCA senior Albert Jerez, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Owen Hall Second Floor Gallery

COMING UP

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.

22nd Annual Concerts on the Quad
The 22nd annual Concerts on the Quad series will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays June 7-July 19. The free concerts will include performances by Hot Club of Cowtown, the Jazz Composers' Forum, Shady Oak Ramblers, Roger Day and many more. For more information and a complete schedule, click on www.unca.edu/summerquad.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health & Fitness Center Summer Hours
From May 8-June 6, the Health & Fitness Center will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.  From June 7-July 30, the Health & Fitness Center will be open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Summer pool hours are 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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.

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

Administrative Officer I in Education Department and Teaching Fellows Office
Starting salary: $26,882-$30,000
Closing date: May 17 or until filled

Maintenance Mechanic II in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $20,289-$21,377
Closing date: May 19 or until filled
Special note: Applications accepted on or after May 11 only

Housekeeper in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,312
Closing date: May 19 or until filled
Special note: Applications accepted on or after May 11 only

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

Director of Athletics Development & Marketing
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: May 26

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

Recycling Tip
Less energy is used to make paper when recycled wastepaper is used. 

Safety Tip
Don't over-exercise. For a maximum, injury-free workout, rest at least 24 hours after heavy muscle strain. Stagger workouts between heavy and light strain. For example, alternate weight training with biking.

Energy Tip
If you have torchiere fixtures with halogen lamps, consider replacing them with compact fluorescent torchieres, which use 60-80% less energy and can produce more light.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through May 13 at the Health & Fitness Center racketball court: "Tide," fiber art and printmaking installation by UNCA senior Kyoko Masutani

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

On view through June 6 at Oliver's and Annabelle's, 1 Page Ave.: "Visualizing the Humanities: Paintings in Response to the Poetry and Life of Nelly Sachs," paintings by UNCA senior Benjamin Betsalel