March 20, 1997

Appalachian State University Police Department Weekly Crime Report
March 12-18, 1997

Mountaineer Escort Service

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Explore the beautiful mountain high country of the Roan High Balds with other ASU women on April 11-13. Outdoor Programs is offering a two-night backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trial. The $45 cost ($20 non-refundable deposit) includes all the equipment, instruction, food, and transportation needed for a spectacular weekend of mountain views, personal challenge, and fun. Only a few spaces are left, so sign up in the Outing Center soon (open Monday - Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.)

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The Leisure Studies Association presents an evening with Paul Pefzoldt, founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, and the Wilderness Education Association. Paul will be providing us with a presentation on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Linville Falls Room. Tickets are available now through the Leisure Studies professors, or come by our booth on the bottom floor of the Student Union from March 25 to March 27, all day. Seats are limited, so sign up early. For more information, call Tim Bahlke at 898-9394, Joey Burgess at 265-3742 or Alan Thomas at 262-0132.

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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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Exploring new careers? The Temp Fair, sponsored by the Student Employment Office in the Career Development Center at Appalachian State University, is a great place to start. Stop by the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union on Thursday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Agencies from Boone, Lenoir, Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem will be on hand to answer your questions. The Temp Fair is also a great place to explore career opportunities, learn about new technology, jazz up your resume, improve your skills, gain experience, or learn about flexible hours, networking, and summer jobs. For more information contact the Student Employment Office at 262-4099.

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Dr. Anatoly Isaenko, a former exchange professor from North Ossetian State University, has returned to Boone and will be presenting a program on The Crises of Traditional Culture in the Caucasus on March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 106 Whitener Hall. Dr. Isaenko is a specialist on the Caucasus and has published extensively in this field. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. This event is sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta. For more information, call 266-8680.

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From a series of five documentary films in celebration of Women's History Month

Out in Suburbia

March 26, 1997 • Calloway Peak Room, Student Union • 7:00 p.m.

This honest and revealing documentary dispels stereotypes about lesbians in modern America. Eleven women discuss their everyday lives in local neighborhoods, covering issues ranging from marriage and motherhood to discrimination and female roles. A panel discussion will follow.

Sponsored by Women's Studies, Minority Concerns, Department of History, and the Gerontology Program of the Department of Sociology and Social Work

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The Criminal Justice Club is sponsoring its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, March 25, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 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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The Counseling Center will host "Lunch with Uncle Sigmund" at 12:00 noon in Plemmons Student Union. Staff will present information and lead discussions.

March 24
Let's Talk About Sex
New River Room

April 7
Death/Loss As A Part of Living
Mountain Laurel Room

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The Rhododendron Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 1997-98 academic year. Over the past 15 years, approximately $38,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Watauga residents.

You must be enrolled or intending to enroll in an institution of higher learning. For more information on receiving an application packet, please contact Amy Winebarger at 264-1332.

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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:

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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Student Symposium: The Changing Roles of Women in History
March 21
Sponsored by the History Department
Please call Dr. Lynee Getz at 262-6010, or Dr. Mary Carroll Johansen at 262-6005 for more information.

Women's Issues and Performance
March 24, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Calloway Peak Room, Student Union
Workshop with Blacksheep Productions Members
Mary Anne Maier and Georgia Rhoades
Free and all invited, but space is limited. Call 262-7603 to register.

Pope Joan: The Hiss Of The Snake
March 25 and 26, 8:00 p.m., Arena Theatre
Original Drama by Black Sheep Productions about the ninth century female pope.
Admission: $3 for students, $7 for non-students. Tickets on sale at the door.

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Appalachian State University will observe the Easter holiday March 28-31, not as published in the Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities. The Office of Student Publication regrets the error in publishing the wrong dates.

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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

Barenberg/Douglas/Meyer Trio
March 20, 8:00 p.m.
Farthing Auditorium
Free
262-4046
Bluegrass/"newgrass" stars Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg and jazz bassist Edgar Meyer will amaze audiences with their unique jazz, folk, and bluegrass crossover mix. In between appearances with artists such as Randy Travis, James Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the Indigo Girls, this trio sets out on their own, armed with nothing but their instruments (Douglas-dobro, Barenberg-guitar, and Meyer-bass). Of the trio, Acoustic Guitar writes, "... Douglas, Barenberg, and Meyer make the melodies really sing, and every cut is charged with a feeling of spontaneity and discovery. These players seem to bring out the best in each other, and the sublime results shouldn't be missed."

Appalachian Treble Choir
March 25, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Guitar Fest
March 21-22, 7:30 p.m., 23, 2:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Admission Charge
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Theatre

Pieces of She: A Celebration of Women in the Arts
March 20-22, 8:00 p.m.
Greer Arena Theatre
Donations will be accepted
262-3063
This show celebrating women brings original female work including plays, short stories, poetry, and visual art to the stage.

Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Lowry Burgess, internationally renowned environmental artist/poet
March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Room 17 Kerr Scott Hall
Free
262-2576

Lecture

"The Extinction Crisis: Should Humanity Care?"
Speaker: Matt Rowe (Department of Biology)
March 20, 5:15 p.m.
Broyhill Inn
Reception and Cash Bar at 4:30 p.m.
Free
262-2428

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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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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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Position: Conference Assistant (CA)

Position: Desk Assistant (DA)

Position: Residence Hall Security Assistant (SA)

Position: Resident Assistant (RA)

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