THIS WEEK

Monday, October 25
International Caravan for Justice in Juarez and Chihuahua, Mexico, 9 a.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Humanities 124: "Ancient Philosophy," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "European Renaissance: Humanism," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

An evening with horror movie make-up artist Tom Savini, 7 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Catholic Student Association rosary making workshop, 7 p.m., Campus Ministries House

Tuesday, October 26
Career and Graduate School Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Highsmith University Union

Health Education Series: "Why are Medicare and the Drug Benefit Plan So Complicated?" Brian Moore of Mission Hospitals, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Reuter Center Chestnut Ridge Room

Men's soccer vs. Winthrop, 3:30 p.m., Greenwood Field

"Human Rights and the Ancient World," Drs. Katie Peters and John McClain, 4:45 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Protestant communion, 5-6 p.m., Campus Ministries House

Live webcast from UNC Chapel Hill: "Human Rights in the Ancient World," Dr. Hernando de Soto of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy, 7:30 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Wednesday, October 27
Annual faculty/staff cholesterol screening, 7:45-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $20. Call Elise Henshaw at 251-6513 to register.

Family Business Forum Workshop: "Ideas are Free," Dr. Alan G. Robinson, 8 a.m.-noon, Highsmith University Union Mountain Suites

"A Forum on Civil Liberties and War Crimes in a Post 9/11 World," panel discussion, 7 p.m., Highsmith University Union Swannanoa Room

Issues Forum: "The Economy and the Presidential Election," Dr. Robert Tatum, 7:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Total lunar eclipse viewing, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Quad

Thursday, October 28
Annual faculty/staff cholesterol screening, 7:45-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $20. Call Elise Henshaw at 251-6513 to register.

Access Workshop: "Relationship Concerns," noon-1 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"The Misadventures of the Gingerblack Man," Georgia artist Donte Hayes, 1:45-3 p.m., 005 Karpen Hall

Faculty Senate meeting, 3:15 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Philosophy Colloquia Series: "Self-Intimating Accounts of Self-Knowledge: An East-West Comparision," 4:30-5:30 p.m., 131 Carmichael Hall

TheatreUNCA's eighth annual Haunted Theatre, 6-7 p.m. child tours, 7-10 p.m. adult tours, Carol Belk Theatre, $4 children, $5 students, $6 adults

"Colombia and the War on Terror: Phantoms, Papayas and the Power of Pleasure," Robin Kirk of the Duke Human Rights Initiative, 7 p.m., Highsmith University Union Cafe

Volleyball vs. East Tennessee State, 7 p.m., Justice Center

Friday, October 29
Annual faculty/staff cholesterol screening, 7:45-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Center, $20. Call Elise Henshaw at 251-6513 to register.

Humanities 324: "Enlightenment Ideals: Japan and the East," Dr. Cindy Ho, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Late 20th Century Art and Music," Dr. Brian Butler and Seamus McNerney, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

TGIF Lunch Series: Classical musician Dick Bury and friends in concert, 11:30 a.m., Reuter Center Chestnut Ridge Room

Workshop in International Service-Learning, Dr. Richard Kiely, 3-5 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

TheatreUNCA's eighth annual Haunted Theatre, 6-7 p.m. child tours, 7-10 p.m. adult tours, Carol Belk Theatre, $4 children, $5 students, $6 adults

Violinist Karen Clarke and pianist Lillian Buss Pearson in concert, 6:30 p.m., Reuter Center

Tito Amaya in concert, 7 p.m., Highsmith University Union Cafe

Saturday, October 30
36th Annual Knowledge Bowl, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Karpen Hall

Women's soccer vs. VMI, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

TheatreUNCA's eighth annual Haunted Theatre, 6-7 p.m. child tours, 7-10 p.m. adult tours, Carol Belk Theatre, $4 children, $5 students, $6 adults

Sunday, October 31
UNCA Jazz Combos in concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5

TheatreUNCA's eighth annual Haunted Theatre, 6-7 p.m. child tours, 7-10 p.m. adult tours, Carol Belk Theatre, $4 children, $5 students, $6 adults

Catholic Mass, 8 p.m., Highsmith University Union Beaucatcher Mountain Room

Monday, November 1
Humanities 124: "Greek Tragedy and the Hellenistic World," Dr. Merritt Moseley, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Renaissance Art," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

"The Future of Western North Carolina's Rarest Plants," Carolyn Wells of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4 p.m., Highsmith University Union Swannanoa Room

Women's Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, 5:30 p.m., Justice Center

Men's Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, 7 p.m., Justice Center

COMING UP

Human Rights Expert to Discuss "Genocide in Darfur"
Dr. Abdullahi An-Na'Im, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University, will discuss "Genocide in Darfur" at 7:3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Humanities Lecture Hall. His free talk is sponsored by the Africana Studies Program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Third Annual International Photo Contest
Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit up to three photos from study or travel abroad for the Third Annual International Photo Contest. Submit prints (no negatives or electronic files, please) to Dr. Linda Cornett, CPO 1940, 139 Zageir Hall, by October 31. The ten best submissions will be enlarged and framed for exhibition in the Ramsey Library Cafe beginning November 15, the first day of International Education Week. Winners will get to keep their framed photos following the exhibition. Questions? Call Dr. Cornett at 251-6974.

Volunteers Needed for Knowledge Bowl
Volunteers are still needed for the Knowledge Bowl on October 30 and November 6. For more information or to volunteer, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Campus Tickets Now on Sale for "Behind the Broken Words"
Campus tickets are now on sale for "Behind the Broken Words," a two-man performance of poetry, comedy and drama starring Emmy Award-winning actors Anthony Zerbe and Roscoe Lee Brown. The performance will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the Diana Wortham Theatre. General admission tickets are sold out! Tickets for UNCA faculty, staff, College for Senior students and WCU students are $15; tickets for UNCA students are $6. Tickets are available in the Highsmith University Union Box Office seven days per week from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. or call 232-5000 to reserve your tickets by phone.

Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant in College for Seniors/N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
Temporary four-month position, with possibility of extension
Salary: $11.50 per hour
Closing date: Open until filled

Grounds Worker in Facilities Management
Salary: $19,065-$19,418
Closing date: October 29 or until filled

Housekeeper in Facilities Management
Salary: $17,957-$19,312
Closing date: October 29 or until filled

Web Services Librarian in Ramsey Library
Salary: $35,000 minimum -- salary will be commensurate with experience and education
Closing date: November 1

Chemistry Technician II in Environmental Quality Institute
Salary: $25,761-$30,000
Closing Date: November 5 or until filled

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

Safety Tip
Make sure your children carry only flexible knives, swords or other costume props on Halloween.

Energy Tip
Let hot food cool before putting it in the refrigerator or freezer.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through October 29 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Out of Hand: Textile Art with a Twist," textile art by local artist Sara B. May

On view through October 29 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: "Corset Cycle," paintings by B.F.A. candidate Genevieve Moore