THIS WEEK

Monday, January 24
Humanities 124: "Egypt," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Community and Authority in the Medieval West," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

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

Tuesday, January 25
Protestant Communion, 5 p.m., Campus Ministry House

Men's basketball vs. Radford, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $6

Chancellor Search Committee Student Forum, 6 p.m., 221 Highsmith University Union

Wednesday, January 26
Last day to drop/add for Monday classes

Chancellor Search Committee Staff Forum, 10:30 a.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Soprano Veronica Millicent Scarlett in concert, 12:20 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Chancellor Search Committee Faculty Forum, 3:45 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Chancellor Search Committee Alumni and Community Forum, 5:15 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Women's basketball vs. Radford, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Thursday, January 27
Sodexho's annual catering showcase, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Campus forum on enrollment growth, 3:15-5 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Friday, January 28
Humanities 324: "The Impact of the French Revolution in the Atlantic World," Dr. Tracey Rizzo, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "Globalization," Dr. Jeff Konz, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

TGIF Lunch Lectures at Reuter Center: "Arts for Life," Arts for Life President Anna Vogler, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Reuter Center Chestnut Ridge Room

Slide lecture, visiting artist Kristy Deetz, 5:30 p.m., 202 Owen Hall

Gallery talk, visiting artist Kristy Deetz, 6:30 p.m., University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall

Art exhibition reception: "Enfolding Surface and Silence," encaustic paintings by visiting artist Kristy Deetz, 7-8 p.m., University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall

Monday, January 31
Humanities 124: "Egypt," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Community and Authority in the Medieval West," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

COMING UP

Habib Koite in Concert
Habib Koite and his band Bamada will take center stage with opening blues artist Guy Davis for a stop on the "Mali to Memphis" tour at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Lipinsky Auditorium. Named for the critically acclaimed Putamayo collection, "Mali to Memphis" is a musical journey from the heart of an ancient West African kingdom to an American city where the blues music came into its own. Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 faculty, staff and children ages 12 and younger; and $6 students. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Special Events Box Office at 828/232-5000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Employment Opportunities
Chemistry Technician I in Environmental Quality Institute
Salary: $22,219-$25,500
Closing date: January 21

Processing Assistant V in Admissions
Internal posting for UNCA permanent and probationary employees only
Salary: $22,219-$25,705
Closing date: January 26

Office Assistant IV in Multicultural Student Affairs
Part-time 20 hours per week -- prorated to .5 FTE
Salary: $10,313-$12,500
Closing date: January 31 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
Be involved in teaching your teenager driving skills, supervising their driving, and govern their access to vehicles. You can never be too careful when it comes to your child and a motor vehicle.

Energy Tip
Put draft blockers at the bottom of outside doorways to keep out cold air.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through January 28 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Omens," silver gelatin prints by local artist Vicki Provost

On view through February 8 at Highsmith University Union Gallery: "Seeing Community: A Collaborative Documentary Exhibit," photographs by Undergraduate Research Scholars Marcela Ashburn, John Burdett, Naomi Johnson and Jamie Simons

On view through February 8 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: "Enfolding Surface and Silence," encaustic paintings by visiting artist Kristy Deetz

On view through February 24 at Weizenblatt Art Gallery, Moore Auditorium, Mars Hill College: Contemporary Trompe L'Oeil Paintings by Robert Tynes