ASU Announcements

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.

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

Thursday, April 10
A Return Visit by members of The Affrilachian Poets
Nikki Finney (Rice)
Kelly Ellis (Tougaloo Blues)
MacRae/Attic Window Rooms, Plemmons Student Union, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16
Novelist and Playwright Jim Grimsley
(My Drowning, Winter Birds, Dream Boy)
Reading: Attic Window Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Equity Office
Playwriting Workshop: I.G. Greer Arena Theatre, Ground Floor, I.G. Greer, 3:00 p.m. Please call 262-2871 for further details.

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.

Join us for a study skills workshop any Wednesday throughout the semester. The workshops are held from 12:00 to 1:00 in the Learning Assistance Program, 200B D.D. Dougherty. All we ask is that you bring a lunch (optional) and lots of questions. Listed below is the Lunch and Learn schedule for spring 1997.

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

Apr 23
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues
Dr. Mary Ballard, Psychology
Multicultural Center
6:00 p.m.

The Multicultural Center is located in Room 112, Plemmons Student Union.
For more information, call 262-6252.

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.

The Task Force on Student Life would like to invite the public to the following meetings held by the Housing Subcommittee with topics centering around residence hall issues. Please bring any issues as well as a resolution to either of the scheduled meetings.

The Graduate Student Government Senate will be conducting a food drive to benefit the Hunger Coalition. It will begin next week and run through April 30. There will be a box in the Student Union where you may place non-perishable and canned food items.

The Appalachian Dance Ensemble is holding a poster design contest. For more information, contact Susan Lutz, Department of Theatre and Dance, Chapel-Wilson Hall, at 262-4991.

Stay at the New York Loft, located in the Soho District of Lower Manhattan. Students, faculty, and staff can stay for $20.00 per person per night. Alumni and non-Appalachian persons can stay for $27.00 per person per night. Reservations can be made a year in advance. For reservations or additional information, contact the Instructional Technology Center at 262-2132.

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.

Art Expo
March 31 - April 18, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Free
262-3017
One of the most exciting events of the season, this juried exhibition showcases the newest work from Art Department students.

Appalachian Percussion Ensemble
April 3, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

A Night of One-Acts
April 3-5, 8:00 p.m.
Greer Arena Theatre
All Seats $2
262-3063

Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Bob Trotman, furniture designer
April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Room 306 Wey Hall
Free
262-2576

Student Recital: Woodwind Quintets and Blazing Bassoons
April 4, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Main Duties:	check in/out of guests maintain office hours for summer groups serve as resource person & role model process reports, lock recomb, and work orders attend weekly staff meetings
Hours/Week:	30 hours room fee waived
Pay:	$6.54 / hr
Summer Enrollment:	not permitted
Deadline:	Feb 28
Positions:	13
Selectivity:	very

Main Duties:	check in/out of guests seat evening desk hours serve as resource person complete paperwork
Hours/Week:	up to 12 hours
Pay:	$4.75 / hr
Summer Enrollment:	required
Deadline:	Feb 28
Positions:	10
Selectivity:	moderate

Main Duties:	monitor residence halls between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. enforce University & Residence Life policy
Hours/Week:	as scheduled
Pay:	$4.85 / hr
Summer Enrollment:	required
Deadline:	Apr 11
Positions:	12-15
Selectivity:	moderate

Main Duties:	assist in operation of residence hall serve as resource person enforce University & Residence Life policy
Hours/Week:	as scheduled
Pay:	$1,000 for summer 1 & 2
Summer Enrollment:	required
Deadline:	Mar 27
Positions:	9
Selectivity:	very