New residents of the John E. Thomas Academic Support Building on Rivers Street are in the process of moving into their new offices. The move-in schedule is: 

Please note the dates and expect operations of these offices to be effected during the move-in and set-up periods immediately before and after. In most cases, the telephone numbers will remain the same for these offices, but expect some delay or interruption during the changeover.

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The Student Health Service will be offering flu vaccinations to students from Monday, October 21 through Wednesday, November 27. Vaccinations will be given on a first come, first served basis Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:15-3:30 p.m. Students requesting the vaccination should sign in at the front desk with a valid student ID. The cost is $3.

The vaccine is not recommended for persons having allergies to chickens or feathers.

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Get free personalized instruction and information on the basic skills of fitness acitvities by attending fitness clinics. Also, earn a free T-shirt by reaching set fitness goals.

All clinics are held at the Quinn Center. Preregistration is required. Call 262-3035 one day in advance to register.

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The ASU Counseling Center staff will host "Lunch with Uncle Sigmund" on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the New River Room (Room 100) of the Student Union. A short program will be followed by a discussion of the topic of the day.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and plan to learn and share. Topics and dates are listed below. Questions may be addressed to the Counseling Center at 262-3180.

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Students interested in spending the 1997-98 academic year at our sister institution, The Northeastern University in the Peoples Republic of China, should contact Tom Adams, Office of International Programs, 2019 Raley Hall, 262-2046.

Students should contact Mr. Adams regarding the application and information regarding this exchange program. Juniors, seniors and graduate students, from any discipline, may apply. The deadline for submission of applications is November 1, 1996. Students will be notified of selection prior to the Christmas holidays.

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APPALACHIAN - ANGERS FRENCH SUMMER PROGRAM

June 2 - July 2, 1997

The Appalachian-Angers summer program is one of the finest and most economical overseas programs in the nation. It is a join venture between the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Appalachian State University, and the Université d'Angers. The program takes place on the premises of the Université d'Angers, two hours southwest of Paris, in the heart of the Loire Valley. It offers students a variety of courses and cultural activities. Students will be housed in private rooms in university residence halls.

The following courses will be offered: French 2010 (3)-Conversational French; French 3530 (3) - Contemporary French Culture; French 3531 (3) - French Conversational Patterns. 3-hour classes meet 1 hour 30 minutes every morning, five days a week. Students also will have the opportunity to visit area sites and historical monuments in the afternoon.

Program fees: Five weeks to include room and board, Appalachian tuition for 6 hours, two major excursions, insurance and International Student I.D. $1850.00 For further information call the Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures at 262-2304 or 262-3095; or Office of International Studies at 262-2046.

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The National Security Education Program offers opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to study abroad in non-traditional locales and in non-traditional languages. Opportunities are not available in the United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand and a language study requirement in one of the non-traditional languages is required e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, etc. Scholarship awards may be granted for up to two semesters of foreign study and may total $20,000 for graduate awards and $16,000 for undergraduates. Students design their own programs and create a budget for their study programs. All interested students should contact Nancy Wells in the Office of International Programs, 262-2816, for an interview and to receive application forms. This is a national competition so a relatively high GPA is necessary. The deadline for submission of applications to Washington, D.C. is January 31, 1997.

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There will be a Peace Corps Information Session on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn about the application process and sign up to meet with recruiter Mark Yoshiama from Peace Corps. Mr. Yoshiama will be on campus to interview those students who have turned in applications. He will be at career services on November 13, 1996. You must have your Peace Corps application to Mr. Yoshiama by November 4 in order to interview on November 13. For additional information please contact Karen L. Pardue at 265-8646.

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The Learning Assistance Program will host Lunch and Learn on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in seminar room 200B, D.D. Doughtery Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and an open mind! Inquiries may be addressed to Cara McCarthy or Cindy Vanriper at the LAP (262-2259).

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For the past 39 years, Glamour magazine has recognized gifted women students from campuses nationwide. You can help ASU's talented women to be represented in this competition by identifying female juniors who excel as leaders, students, and volunteers. Winners will receive a cash prize of $1,000, opportunities to meet with top professionals and national recognition in Glamour's October 1997 issue. Applications and submission guidelines are available at the Equity Office in East Hall, B-4. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 1996.

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Need money? Officiate Intramural Sports! Officials are needed for Team Handball. If you are interested, please contact the Intramural Office at 262-2100.

Swim Club will face off against Elon in a much anticipated match. They will compete Sunday, October 27, at 11:00 in the Broome Kirk Gymnasium.

All Activities offer Men's, Women's and Co-Rec play (except when listed otherwise).

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Homecoming King and Queen Elections will be Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 and 24 from 10:00 - 2:00 in the Plemmons Student Union Cascades Cafe Lobby.

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through October 25, M-F, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit — Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Student Invitational (upper level); Sigrid Erica Casey (lower level)
Reception on September 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Free — 262-3017

October 24, 8:00 p.m.
Lecture — Appalachian Humaities Social Forum Series
"Matchlesse Monsters of the Female Sex: Murderous Women in Early Modern England"
Speaker: Susan Staub (English Department)
Reception and cash bar at 4:30 p.m.
Broyhill Inn
Free — 262-2428

October 24-26, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre — Department of Theatre and Dance
One Act Plays I
Three short modern works directed by advanced directing students.
Greer Arena Theatre
All Seats $2 — 262-3063

October 29, 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Ensemble — Performing Arts Series
Street Sounds
Combining a fiery blend of African chants, blues, jazz, rap, gospel, R&B, doo-wop and a message of peace and social justice, Street Sounds is sure to entertain as well as inspire. This a capella quintet has appeared with many renowned artists, including The Manhattan Transfer, Pete Seeger, and Wynton Marsalis. Honoring the voice as the first instrument and the breat as the first and the last sound we make as human beings, Street Sounds uses this precious and powerful tool to celebrate, uplift, bring news, honor ancestors, protest, motivate, and inspire. Because the music and message transcends all ethnic boundaries, Street Sounds appeals to a large and diverse community.
Farthing Auditorium
Students $5, All Others $12 — 262-4046

October 30, 8:00 p.m.
Concert — School of Music
Student Woodwind Quintets
Rosen Concert Hall
Free — 262-3020

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Outdoor programs will be offering free pool clinics for any students, faculty, or staff who are interested in learning the basics of whitewater kayaking. Clinics will be held the first three Wednesdays in November and will run from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Anyone wanting more information or wanting to sign up should come by the Outing Center between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Space is limited so please sign up early.