THIS WEEK

Monday, August 23
Humanities 124: "Mesopotamia," Dr. Merritt Moseley, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Community and Authority in the Medieval West," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

CSAC Meeting, 2 p.m., Highsmith University Union Blue Ridge Boardroom

Intramural Outdoor Kickball, 7:30 p.m., Health & Fitness Center recreational field

Tuesday, August 24
Board of Trustees Meeting, 1:15 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Volleyball Blue-White Scrimmage, 7 p.m., Justice Center

Wednesday, August 25
Last day to drop/add or register for full term

Board of Trustees Meeting, 9:15 a.m., Blue Ridge Board Room, Highsmith University Union

Jazz pianist Pavel Wlosok in concert, 12:20 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Women to Match Our Mountains Equality Celebration and Conference, 1-9 p.m., Reuter Center. Co-sponsored by Women's Studies Department and the Western Carolina Women's Coalition.

Weeks of Welcome: Free darts, foosball, air hockey and ping-pong, 8 p.m.-midnight, Highsmith University Union

Thursday, August 26
Intramurals Captains' Meeting, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

Weeks of Welcome: Free billiards, 8 p.m.-midnight, Highsmith University Union

Friday, August 27
Humanities 324: "The Development of Liberalism and the American Revolution," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Globalization," Dr. Jeff Konz, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Art Faculty Annual Exhibition, 5:30-7:30 p.m., University Gallery, first floor Owen Hall

UNCA Night with the Tourists: Tourists vs. Charleston Riverdogs, 7:30 p.m., McCormick Field, $6 (or pick up your free tickets in 215 Highsmith University Union)

Weeks of Welcome: Free movie and popcorn, 9 p.m., 104 Highsmith University Union

Ari Hest in concert, 9 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Saturday, August 28
Weeks of Welcome (WOW): Dodgeball tournament, 1 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

WOW: Free movie and popcorn, 9 p.m., 104 Highsmith University Union

Sunday, August 29
All Girl Staff a cappella group auditions, 7 p.m., Lipinksy Hall lower level lobby

Monday, August 30
Humanities 124: "Egypt," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Islam," Dr. Margaret Downes, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

All Girl Staff a cappella group auditions, 6 p.m., Lipinksy Hall lower level lobby

COMING UP

Nobel Prize Winner to Speak
The Chemistry Department's Seventh Annual S.D.Squibb Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Nobel Laureate Sherwood Rowland. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1995 for his work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone. Dr. Rowland will discuss "Our Changing Atmosphere: Stratospheric Ozone Depletion 
and Global Warning" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in Lipinsky Auditorium. At 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, he will discuss "Hydrocarbons in the Earth's Atmosphere" in 125 Rhoades-Robinson Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PSAT Prep Class
Registration is now open for a PSAT prep class offered by Special Academic Programs. The six-week class will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays from September 4-October 9 on the UNC Asheville campus. Cost is $275 and includes all study materials. Registration deadline is August 25. Late registrations will be accepted after August 25 for an additional $10 fee. For more information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558 or click on www.unca.edu/sprog/.

Leadership Asheville Accepting Applications for 2004-2005 Program
Leadership Asheville is now accepting applications for the 2004-2005 class.  Following a two-day opening retreat in September, the program meets one day per month through May. In addition to topic/training sessions, all participants are given the opportunity to make a difference in the community by working on team service projects that address community needs. Tuition is $1,200; partial scholarships are available. For more information, contact Gerry Goertz at 251-6125 or leadership@unca.edu.

Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant I in Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance
Salary: $18,777-$30,684 (time-limited, part-time to full-time)
Closing date: August 23 or until filled

Program Assistant V in the Office of Sponsored Scholarship and Programs
Salary: $22,219-$27,666
Closing date: August 27 or until filled

Assistant Sports Information Director in the Athletic Department
Salary: $21,500
Closing date: September 3

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

Safety Tip
When at the beach, wear shoes to avoid being burned by the sand or cut from broken glass. 

Energy Tip
Water heaters over ten years old may have efficiency levels of only 50%. If your water heater is older, replace it with a new high efficiency electric model to reduce your energy bill.

Employee News
Updates for state employees from the N.C. Office of State Personnel are available online.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through August 29 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Visualizing the Humanities: Paintings in Response to the Poetry and Life of Nelly Sachs," mixed media paintings by UNCA alumnus Benjamin Betsalel

On view through August 31 at the Asheville area Arts Council Front Gallery, 11 Biltmore Ave.: New works by Robert Dunning and Larry White

On view through September 11 YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market St.: "Women of a New Tribe," photographs by Jerry Taliaferro featuring Dr. Dolly Jenkins-Mullen and Deirdre Wiggins

On view through October 4 in Highsmith University Union Gallery: UNCA Student Art Exhibition