THIS WEEK

Monday, November 15
Memorial service for Russell Thomas, 11 a.m., Carmichael Hall swing

Humanities 124: "Roman Empire," Dr. Brian Hook, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Northern Renaissance, Skepticism and Othello," Dr. Michael Gillum and Ann Dunn, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

International Education Week: Student poster session on United Nations agencies, 12:30-3 p.m., Karpen Hall lobby

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

International Education Week: International Photo Exhibition opening reception, 6-8 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Tuesday, November 16
International Education Week: "The Public, the Election, and the United States' Approach to the World," Dr. Bill Sabo, 11:30 a.m., Reuter Center Chestnut Ridge Room

International Education Week: "Welcome to My World," 12:20-2:20 p.m., Karpen Hall lobby

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

Wednesday, November 17
Humanities Faculty Development Workshop: "Japanese Film Feast," Brian Sinclair, noon, Ramsey Library Whitman Room

International Education Week: "Welcome to My World," 12:20-2:20 p.m., Karpen Hall lobby

International Education Week: Campus-community potluck, 6-8 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students

Thursday, November 18
Red Cross Club blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Access Workshop: "College Culture and Student Identity," noon-1 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Hippocrates Forum: Talk by veterinarian Dr. David Thompson of the Animal Hospital of North Asheville, 12:10 p.m., Ramsey Library Red Oak Room

International Education Week: "Welcome to My World," 12:20-2:20 p.m., Karpen Hall lobby

Enrollment Growth Task Force campus forum, 3:15-5 p.m., Owen Conference Center room 302

International Education Week: "Hurricane Season 2004: Anomaly, Cyclical Pattern or Harbringer of Global Warming?" Dr. Alex Huang, 3:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center room 305

Philosophy Department Colloquia Series: "The Intrigue of Logic and Being: The Problem of Judgment in Heidegger's Early Thought," Dr. Leslie MacAvoy of East Tennessee State University, 4:30 p.m., 131 Carmichael Hall

Campus Ministries interfaith Thanksgiving dinner, 5:30 p.m., Cooperative Campus Ministry House

TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students

Friday, November 19
Competency reports due for December graduates

Humanities 324: "World War II, the Holocaust, and the Existential Response," Dr. Ed Katz, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Human Rights," Dr. Mark Gibney, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Native American Heritage Month: "The Cherokee Sacred Calendar of Natal Days," Cherokee elder Raven Hail, 2 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Pianist William Chapman Nyaho in concert, 7:30 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students

Saturday, November 20
TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students

Sunday, November 21
TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World," 2 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students

Friends of Music Open House, 2:30 p.m., 018 Lipinsky Hall

Flutist Judi Lampert and friends in concert, 4 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with I.D.)

Monday, November 22
Humanities 124: "Judaism, the Jesus Movement and Early Christianity," Dr. Katie Peters, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Royal Absolutism and the Baroque," Dr. Bill Spellman, 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.

TheatreUNCA presents "The Playboy of the Western World"
TheatreUNCA will stage the classic play "The Playboy of the Western World" at 8 p.m. November 17-20 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Carol Belk Theatre. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens and $5 students. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 232-2291 or click on www.unca.edu/drama.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kudos!
The research Rick Maas and Steve Patch are conducting on mercury contamination of fish has been selected by the UNC Office of Sponsored Programs and Research as a National Spotlight. A summary of the project is featured in the program's monthly newsletter and is credited for illustrating the University system's research efforts to benefit the public's general well-being.

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

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

Accounting Technician III in Controller's Office
Salary: $23,921-$26,000
Closing date: Extended to November 23 or until filled

Computing Consultant IV/Web Application Support in Information Technology Services
Part-time range, 30 hours per week
Salary: $31,665-$34,593
Closing date: November 16 or until filled

Personnel Technician II in Human Resources
Internal posting for UNCA permanent or probationary employees only
Salary: $26,781-$31,500
Closing date: November 17

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
During Thanksgiving dinner, remember that foods should not sit at room temperature for more than two hours. Keep track of how long foods have been sitting on the buffet table and discard anything there two hours or more.

Energy Tip
For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you'll save up to 5% on heating costs. Wear warm clothing and set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower during the day and evening, health permitting.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through November 28 in University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Dual senior exhibition by Etta Byers and Nichole Neofotis

On view through November 30 in Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "The Awakening of Turtle Island: Portraits of Native Americans," photographs by local photographer Tracey Schmidt