THIS WEEK

Monday, February 7
Humanities 124: "The Legacy of Ancient India," Dr. Keya Maitra, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Christianity and the Medieval Mind," Dr. Gordon Wilson, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

New Balance Hot Shoot Contest men's competition, 3-4:30 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

Faculty Forum: "The Value of the View: Looking at the Blue Ridge Parkway through an Economic Lens," Dr. Leah Greden Mathews, 4:45 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall (faculty only, please)

Great Decisions Lecture Series: "China: Challenges Ahead," Dr. Marc Mullinax of Mars Hill College, 7:30 p.m., $5 (free to students with OneCard)

New Balance Hot Shoot Contest women's competition, 7:30-9 p.m., Health & Fitness Center

Tuesday, February 8
Study Abroad Fair, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Protestant Communion, 5 p.m., Campus Ministry House

"Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll: Information About Sexual Health for Women," Dr. Blake Fagan, 6:30 p.m., Highsmith University Union Swannanoa Room

"Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll: Information About Sexual Health for Men," Dr. Blake Fagan, 7:45 p.m., Highsmith University Union Swannanoa Room

Wednesday, February 9
Tennis vs. Mars Hill, 2:30 p.m., Tennis Courts

Campus Ministries' Interdenominational Ash Wednesday Service, 4 p.m., Laurel Forum

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

Black History Month: "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance" 7 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Thursday, February 10
Family Business Forum workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Highsmith University Union Mountain Suites, registration required.

Red Cross Club Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

Hippocrates Forum: "North Carolina Health Care Trends," Alan McKenzie of the Buncombe County Medical Society, 12:15 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Faculty Senate meeting, 3:15 p.m., 006 Karpen Hall

"From Black Power to Jewish Radicalism," Dr. Michael Staub of Bowling Green State University, 7:30 p.m., Reuter Center

Friday, February 11
Humanities 324: "The Industrial Revolution, 19th Century Liberalism and Marx," Dr. John McClain, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "Violence and Terror," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

TGIF Lunch Lecture: "China: The Sleeping Giant Wakes," Dr. Edwin Williams of TraveLearn, 11:45 a.m., Reuter Center

Habib Koite and Bamada in concert with opening blues artist Guy Davis, 8 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $18 general admission; $15 faculty, staff and children ages 12 and younger; and $6 UNCA students (see Coming Up)

Saturday, February 12
Tennis vs. Spartanburg Methodist, 11 a.m., Tennis Courts

Sunday, February 13
Black History Month: Gospel Fest 2005, 3:30 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Monday, February 14
Humanities 124: "China," Dr. Grant Hardy, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Medieval Art and Music," Connie Schrader, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Men's basketball vs. Birmingham-Southern, 7 p.m., Justice Center, 46

Great Decisions Lecture Series: "Genocide: Sudan's Crisis in Darfur," Dr. Mark Gibney, 7:30 p.m., $5 (free to students with OneCard)

Homecoming 2005: Reggie Wayne Morris Trio in concert, 9 p.m., Highsmith University Union Alumni Hall

COMING UP

Black History Month Events
UNC Asheville will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a range of special events. Among the highlights will be a keynote address by acclaimed author bell hooks and a Gospel Fest. A complete listing of events if available online.

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
Processing Assistant IV in Facilities Management & Planning
Salary: $20,626-$21,576
Closing date: February 9 or until filled

Student Services Assistant IV in Admissions
Salary: $20,626-$21,576
Closing date: February 10 or until filled

Grounds Worker/Athletic Field Maintenance Technician in Facilities Management & Planning
Salary: $19,065-$19,+418
Closing date: February 11 or until filled

Maintenance Mechanic II in Facilities Management & Planning
Salary: $21,389-$22,377
Closing date: February 18 or until filled

Data Entry Specialist in Alumni & Development
Salary: $19,893-$22,259
Closing date: February 18 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
Consider purchasing a weather radio to stay informed about hazardous weather.

Energy Tip
To reduce drafts, caulk around outdoor faucets, wire and pipe holes, and where different siding materials meet.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS

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

On view through February 27 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: Traditional West African art from the private collection of Jordan Holtam