THIS WEEK

Monday, December 6
Finals begin

Career Banding Information Session, 9-11 a.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Late-Night Exam Breakfast, 8:15-10:45 p.m., Dining Hall

Career Banding Information Session, 1-3 p.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

"Improving Water Quality in the Mountains: Case Studies," 4 p.m., Highsmith University Union room 104

ILS Topical Clusters Information Meeting, 5-6 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Tuesday, December 7
Career Banding Information Session, 9-11 a.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Career Banding Information Session, 2-4 p.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

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

Philosophy Lecture Series: "The Primacy of Perception," 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $5

Wednesday, December 8
Career Banding Information Session, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Career Banding Information Session, 2-4 p.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Thursday, December 9
Career Banding Information Session, 9-11 a.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Career Banding Information Session, 2-4 p.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Friday, December 10
Finals end

Career Banding Information Session, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Career Banding Information Session, 2-4 p.m., Whitman Room, Ramsey Library

Faculty/Staff Holiday Reception at the Chancellor's Residence, 3-8 p.m., 62 Macon Ave. RSVP to 232-5112.

Saturday, December 11
Winter Graduation Reception, 10 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Women's basketball vs. Wofford, 2 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Monday, December 13
Faculty/Staff Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

COMING UP

Winter Graduation Reception
The Winter Graduation Reception will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Lipinsky Auditorium. Some 200 seniors will be honored. For complete information, click on www.unca.edu/news/DecemberGraduation.html.

Faculty/Staff Holiday Luncheon
The annual faculty/staff Holiday Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in the Health & Fitness Center. The free lunch will include turkey and gravy, vegetarian pot pie, cornbread stuffing, green bean almondine, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, apple pie, pecan pie, tea and water. All are invited to bring new or gently used children's books to donate to Social Services, Foster Care and the Asheville-Buncombe Education Coalition. In conjunction with this collection, the Holiday Luncheon committee is encouraging guests to dress up as a character from children's literature. Questions? Call Jeanene Wexler at 251-6422.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

20th Annual WNC Weather Calendar for Sale
The 2005 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar is on sale for $6 from the Atmospheric Sciences Department. To place an order, make checks payable to "Weather Calendar" and send to: Dr. Alex Huang, ATMS, CPO 2450. Questions? Call Dr. Huang at 232-5157.

Employment Opportunities
Processing Assistant IV in OneCard Office
Salary: $15,470-$16,182
Closing date: December 10

Security Guard/Security Officer (Time Limited) in Campus Police Department
Salary: $18, 412-$19,071
Closing date: December 15 or until filled

Director of Gift Planning and Endowments in Alumni & Development
Salary: $43,000
Closing date: December 16

Police Officer I in Campus Police Department (Re-advertisement)
Salary: $23,921-$25,036
Closing date: December 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 lighting a Christmas tree, use only UL-listed lights and link no more than three strands of lights together.

Energy Tip
Purchase rechargeable batteries to place in toys that will be given as gifts during the holidays.  

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