March 13, 1997

Exhibit

Maryrose Carroll: Forms and Forces
February 24 - March 21, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Reception on February 27, 5:00 p.m.
Free
262-3017
This exhibition focuses on recent 2-D and 3-D work which explores the relationship between forms and forces.

Concert

Appalachian Percussion Quartet
March 13, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Appalachian Symphony Orchestra
March 16, 2:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Theatre

Huckleberry Finn by Reta Grauer and John Urquhart
Appalachian Young Peoples Theatre
March 14, 7:00 p.m.; March 15-16, 2:00 p.m.
Greer Arena Theatre
Students/Children $2, All Others $4
262-3063
A lively adaptation of Mark Twain's classic story for young audiences.

Recital

Student Honors Recital: Jennifer Olson, violin
March 18, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Student Honors Recital: Charles Smith, percussion
March 19, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Lecture

"Questions of Values in the Arts" - A Panel Discussion
Mary Ann Adams (Department of Theatre and Dance)
Marianne Suggs (Department of Art)
Linda Weldon (Department of Theatre and Dance)
March 19, 7:00 p.m.
Linville Falls Room, Student Union
Free
262-2428

Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Adele Henderson, printmaker
March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Room 306 Wey Hall
Free
262-2576
The Department of Art, with the geneous support of the Office of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to announce a series of lectures by four visiting artists. The artists will all be speaking about their art, and the lectures are free and open to the public.

Film

BANFF Festival of Mountain Films
Co-sponsored by Cultural Affairs, Outdoor Programs, Watauga College, and Leisure Studies Association
March 13, 8:00 p.m.
Farthing Auditorium
ASU Students/Faculty/Staff $3, All Others $5
262-2475
Presented by Eagle Creek Travel Gear, the BANFF Film Festival has been celebrating the spirit of adventure and the mountain environment for 20 years. Offering the world's best films and videos on mountain themes ranging from rock climbing and paragliding to wildlife and the environment, the festival is the oldest and largest mountain film festival in North America and one of the most prestigious in the world. "Best of the Festival" - North American Tour will bring us a selection of the finest films from the competition.

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Appalachian State University Police Department Weekly Crime Report
February 19-25, 1997

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Mar 17
Carol Stack
author of African Americans Reclaim the South
I.G. Greer Auditorium
8:00 p.m.

Mar 26
Racism and Its Effects
Dr. Kyle Messner, Cirriculum & Instruction
Multicultural Center
6:00 p.m.

Apr 9
AIDS Awareness
Dr. Patricia Geiger, Health Services 6:00 p.m.
Multicultural Center

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The Counseling Center will host "Lunch with Uncle Sigmund" at 12:00 noon in the New River Room of Plemmons Student Union. Staff will present information and lead discussions.

Monday, March 17
Stress Management

Monday, March 24
Let's Talk About Sex

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The Criminal Justice Club is sponsoring its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, March 25, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of the Student Union. Over 30 law schools, graduate schools, and criminal justice agencies will be on hand. The fair is free and all students are encouraged to attend. A complete list of schools and organizations will be available at the fair.

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Position: Conference Assistant (CA)

Position: Desk Assistant (DA)

Position: Residence Hall Security Assistant (SA)

Position: Resident Assistant (RA)

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Peer Career Counselors are undergraduate and graduate students who staff the Peer Career Center 5 hours per week and attend a weekly staff meeting. Sixteen hours of intensive training in career counseling skills is provided. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with people, to advance your own career development, and to make lasting friendships. Applications are available at the Peer Career Center and are due April 1, 1997. For information, call 262-2029.

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On Wednesday, March 26, Dr. David Fyfe and Dr. Phil Drummond-Thompson from Kingston University in England will be on campus. Any students or faculty interested in speaking with them about studying in England are invited to call the Office of International Programs and make an appointment; they will be available between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Please call 262-2046 for further information.

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We are happy to announce the calendar of events for the Spring 1997 season of the Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University. We appreciate the additional funding and contributions of the North Carolina and Watauga County Arts Councils, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Academic Affairs, the College of Business, the Friends of Belk Library, Gideon Ridge Inn, and The Red Onion restaurant. Please feel free to contact Susan Weinberg (265-0393) or Lynn Doyle (262-2979) for further information about readings or attendance at additional workshops by the visiting writers. Admission to all events is free.

Thursday, March 20
Poet and Novelist Benjamin Alire Saenz
(Calendar of Dust, Flowers for the Broken, Carry Me Like Water)
Calloway/MacRae Peak Rooms, Plemmons Student Union, 7:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Humanities Thematic Festival

Tuesday, April 8
Novelist James Welch
(The Indian Lawyer, Winter in the Blood, Fools Crow)
Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Special Forum Series and the Humanities Thematic Festival. Reception sponsored by Friends of Belk Library

Admission to all events is free. Community members wishing to attend a class session with a particular writer should reserve a space by calling 262-2871. The University Bookstore will sell books by the authors at each reading.

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The Department of Housing & Residence Life is seeking a student (undergraduate or graduate) to work at the reception desk beginning immediately. Applicants must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be in good judicial standing with the University. 1997-98 academic year employment is a possibility. For more information, contact Denna Miller at 262-2534.

Hours needed:

Mondays 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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While many on-campus organizations and units advocate for specific groups, the newly formed Equity Office is committed to providing all Appalachian State University student, with a neutral and completely confidential starting place for obtaining information or advice about equity issues.

The Equity Office provides:

• Assistance with resolving perceived conflicts, misunderstandings, or other concerns regarding inequitable treatment involving some form of discrimination or other unjust conduct. Examples would be sexual harassment; racial, age, gender, religious and other forms of discrimination; equal opportunity and affirmative action matters.

• At your request, a staff member will meet with you to discuss your concerns and to explain to you the procedures available for resolving a problem. A staff member can also assist you in preparing any necessary forms and other materials, accompany you to meetings with others who may be involved in resolving the problem, and refer you to other helpful resources available to you at Appalachian.

• An e-mail line, a resource library, and programs and information designed to educate and assist groups on matters of equity at Appalachian.

The Equity Office
Room B4 East Hall
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: 262-2144
e-mail: equity

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You may order personalized graduation announcements at the University Bookstore until March 27; you may purchase generic graduation announcements at the Bookstore until May 11. Undergrads and Masters candidates may purchase cap and gown at the University Bookstore until May 11.

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Leadership 101 is a series of workshops designed to provide club and organization members the basics for making their organization more effective and making workshop participants better leaders. Students are welcome to participate in the entire series or just the workshops that are of personal interest. If you would like further information about Leadership 101, contact the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 2nd floor, Plemmons Student Union, or call 262-6252.

Leadership 101 workshops for the spring semester are:

Recognition 101
Thursday, March 13

Burnout 101
Thursday, April 3

All workshops will be held in the Roan Mountain Room in the Plemmons Student Union from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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