THIS WEEK

This schedule presumes that the University is open and classes are being held. 

Monday, September 20
Humanities 124: "India," Dr. Keya Maitra, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Medieval Art and Music," Connie Schrader, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

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

Tuesday, September 21
"Global Population Issues," Werner Fornos of the Population Institute, 9:45 a.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Student Employers Meeting, 3:30 p.m., 011 Karpen Hall

Protestant Communion Service, 5-6 p.m., Campus Ministries House

Volleyball vs. Furman, 7 p.m., Justice Center

"Can We Believe Roman Inscriptions?" Dr. James Anderson, 7:30 p.m., Ramey Library Whitman Room

Wednesday, September 22
Study Abroad Fair, 1-3 p.m., Highsmith University Union

Women's Soccer vs. Appalachian State, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

Thursday, September 23
TheatreUNCA presents "Go Dog Go!" 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $20 general admission, $10 children and faculty/staff, $5 UNCA students. Call 232-2291 for tickets.

Access Workshop: Alcohol and Safe Sex, noon-1 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Ramsey Library Workshop: New York Times Historical Newspapers, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

College Night, 6-9 p.m., Asheville Mall

Friday, September 24
Humanities 324: "Racism and Slavery," Dr. Dwight Mullen, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Black Protest Thought in America," Dr. Sarah Judson, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

TheatreUNCA presents "Go Dog Go!" 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $20 general admission, $10 children and faculty/staff, $5 UNCA students. Call 232-2291 for tickets.

Saturday, September 25
"Truth or Consequences: Drug War Prohibition," panel discussion, 2-5 p.m., Highsmith University Union room 159

TheatreUNCA presents "Go Dog Go!" 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $20 general admission, $10 children and faculty/staff, $5 UNCA students. Call 232-2291 for tickets.

Sunday, September 26
Men's Soccer vs. UNC Wilmington, 1 p.m., Greenwood Field

Women's Soccer vs. Birmingham-Southern, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

TheatreUNCA presents "Go Dog Go!" 2 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $20 general admission, $10 children and faculty/staff, $5 UNCA students. Call 232-2291 for tickets.

Monday, September 27
Humanities 124: "China," Dr. Ted Uldricks, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Late Medieval Transition and Medieval Women," Dr. Cindy Ho, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

COMING UP

Anderson Cooper to Give Founders Day Keynote Address
Anderson Cooper, anchor of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, will give the Founders Day keynote address at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Lipinsky Auditorium. The talk is free and open to the campus community.

Civil War Historian to Speak
John Inscoe, professor of history at the University of Georgia, will speak on "Asheville at the End of the War" at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the Highsmith University Union Mountain Suite. The event is free and open to the public.

Jewish Historian to Speak
Eli Evans, preeminent historian of the Jewish South, will discuss "Reflections on the 350th Anniversary of the Arrival of Jews to North Carolina: War Between the Brothers from 1860 On," at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, in the Owen Conference Center. This free talk is sponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies. Questions? Call Rick Chess at 251-6576.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leave Donations Needed
The shared leave committee is soliciting donations for Jean Smith in the Cashiers Office.  Remember, leave can only be donated from vacation leave accounts. Donations or questions? Call Lisa Honeycutt at 232-5114.

Free Fitness Assessments
Dominique Ennis, assistant director of campus life for wellness, is now offering free fitness assessments for students, faculty and staff. The one-hour assessment is valued at $300. The confidential, non-invasive tests include blood pressure, resting heart rate, height, weight, body fat, aerobic fitness, flexibility, and upper body strength. To make an appointment, call Dominique at 232-2881.

Fulbright Application Deadline is Approaching
The Fulbright Program aims to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. Each year, the program provides funding for approximately 1,000 American students from all disciplines to study or conduct research in more than 140 countries. Graduating seniors, postgraduate candidates and developing professionals and artists may apply. The campus application deadline is October 4. For more information, call Dr. Linda Cornett at 251-6974 or click on www.iie.org.

Employment Opportunities
Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Salary: $19,065-$19,418
Closing date: September 22 or until filled

Student Services Assistant IV in Admissions
Salary: $20,626-$22,781
Closing date: September 22 or until filled

Director of the Center for Career Development
Salary: $40,000-$42,000
Closing date: September 29 or until filled

Administrative Manager in the Center for Diversity Education (temporary position)
Salary: $11.00 per hour
Closing date: Open until filled

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

Safety Tip
Stairways should always be kept clear of clutter or torn rugs and be well lit.

Energy Tip
Drying several loads of laundry in succession will take advantage of the heat in the drum and save energy.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through September 28 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Annual Art Faculty Exhibition

On view through September 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Bridging the Gap," photographs by Mickey Buckwalter and paintings by Lorelle Bacon

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

On view through October 15 at the Mars Hill College Art Gallery, "Vanitas," paintings by Virginia Derryberry