THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday, November 2
"Religious Studies: Common Undergraduate (Mis)Conceptions," UNCA alum Trig Johnson, 4 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

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

Wednesday, November 3
Men's soccer vs. Wofford, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

"Medieval Islamic Thought: The Role of Women," 4-5:30 p.m., Drs. Peg Downes and Gordon Wilson, 4 p.m., Highsmith University Union Mount Mitchell Room

Thursday, November 4
Access Workshop: "Racial and Ethnic Relations," noon-1 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Teach-in on Reproductive Rights, 1:30-3 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall. Sponsored by the UNCA Feminist Collective.

Art exhibition opening reception and gallery talk: "The Awakening of Turtle Island: Portraits of Native Americans," photographs by local photographer Tracey Schmidt, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library

Friday, November 5
Humanities 324: "Imperialism," Dr. John Wood, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Mass Culture, Technology and Communication," Dr. Karin Peterson

Art exhibition opening reception: "Guinea Hens," sculptures by B.A. candidate Lou Horton, 6-9 p.m., Wedge Gallery, 115 Roberts St.

Dance Program Benefit: "Everybody Can-Can," 7:30 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorim, four cans of food (to benefit Manna Food Bank) or $5 (to benefit UNCA's Dance Program)

Saturday, November 6
36th Annual Knowledge Bowl, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Karpen Hall

Men's soccer vs. Appalachian State University, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Women's basketball exhibition game vs. Mars Hill, 6 p.m., Justice Center

Men's basketball exhibition game vs. Mars Hill, 8 p.m., Justice Center

Sunday, November 7
Concert Band and String Ensemble in concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with I.D.)

Monday, November 8
Incomplete grades changes for spring and summer semesters due to Registrar's Office

Humanities 124: "Early Rome," Dr. Lora Holland, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "The Protestant Reformation," Dr. Wayne Ewing, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

COMING UP

Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Traditional storytelling, lectures and a photography exhibition will highlight UNCA's celebration of Native American Heritage Month throughout November. For a complete listing of events, click on http://www.unca.edu/news/releases/2004/NAHM.html.

Fall Open House Set for November 13
The Admissions Office will host an open house for high school transfer students and their families from 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Health & Fitness Center. Events will include student-led campus tours and sessions on admission, academic and extracurricular programs, scholarships and other financial aid.

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.

Third Annual International Photo Contest Deadline Extended
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 November 5. 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.

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

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

Stock Clerk II in Facilities Management & Planning
Salary: $18,412-$19,071
Closing date: November 9 or until filled

Police Officer II in Campus Police
Salary: $24,819-$27,719
Closing date: November 11 or until filled

Processing Assistant IV in Admissions
Salary: $20,626-$25,705
Closing date: November 15 or until filled

Assistant Director for Special Programs in Office of Advising and Registration Services
Salary: $30,000
Closing date: November 30

Development Associate in Alumni & Development
Salary: $31,451-$40,000
Closing date: November 30 or until filled

Conference Coordinator in N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
Temporary, part-time position for 10 months
Salary: $11.50 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
When preparing for Thanksgiving, thaw the turkey in its original wrap on a tray placed in the bottom section of the refrigerator. Allow about 24 hours of defrost time for every five pounds of turkey.

Energy Tip
Studies are showing flat screen computer monitors are environmentally friendlier, can pay for themselves themselves within five years, and do not need to be replaced for 13 years.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view in Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "The Awakening of Turtle Island: Portraits of Native Americans," photographs by local photographer Tracey Schmidt