April 22, 1997

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.

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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Patterns of Diversity: A Symposium on Equity Issues will be held in Plemmons Student Union on Thursday, April 17. This all-day event will feature faculty, staff, and student research-based presentations related to equity issues and is free and open to the public. Please contact the Equity Office for a schedule of presentations.

Students who attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders June 5-7, 1997, in Washington, D.C. will be meeting to examine leadership issues for women students. The cost of registrations, lodging, and food is $295 if received before May 16; contact the Equity Office for scholarship information, registration forms, and detailed program information.

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The last day of classes for spring semester is Tuesday, April 29. Reading Day is Wednesday, April 30. Final exams are scheduled from Thursday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 7. Thursday, May 8, is the faculty grading period. Commencement exercises will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11.

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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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May 9, 1997 is the last day to return rental textbooks to the University Bookstore. You will be charged for the replacement cost of the books if they are returned after May 9, 1997. You may purchase rental textbooks at replacement cost, if you so desire them.

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The purpose of the Appalachian State University Mountaineer Escort Service is to provide safe and secure transportation to university students during the evening hours. The Escort Service is operated through the University Public Safety and Police Department, a division of Business Affairs. The office is located in the Traffic Department located on Stansberry Circle. The telephone number is 262-6438.

The service will be offered from 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., seven days a week during the fall and spring semesters when school is in session. The service will not operate during fall and spring breaks, holidays and between semesters.

Service will be provided for students on the main campus and the State Farm, Horn in the West and Williams parking lots. Service will be provided on an on-call basis; "first come, first served." Students must present a valid University I.D. Card to access this service.

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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.

April 23
The final exam study plan

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The Office of International Programs is pleased to host two international visitors. On Monday, April 21, Tanya Luff of Keele University in England will be on campus and on Thursday, April 24, Anja Malaska of Oulu University in Finland will be here. Both are the Study Abroad Advisors on their respective campuses where Appalachian has exchange opportunities. Please contact the Office of International Programs if you are interested in meeting with our visitors. Please call 262-2046 for more information.

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

April 28
That Thing Called Love

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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.

Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 7:00 p.m.

All meetings are in the Yosef Club Room/Owens Field House

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Career Counseling: The Peer Career Center is open for students to stop by and work on making good career decisions. No appointments are required. Hours are:

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - noon

Wednesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Outreach Programs: The Peer Career staff is also available to present other programs to your classes, organizations, teams, or residence halls. Various programs and activities are available to assist in learning about oneself, the world of work, and decision making. Call 262-2029 for more information.

Internet: Visit us on the Internet at http://www.appstate.edu/www_docs/students/peer/web.html

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The Department of Student Programs is holding a logo design contest for Homecoming 1997. The theme for homecoming will be "The Heart of Tradition." Entries must be submitted in a sealed envelope by April 23, 1997 to:

Dave Robertson
Department of Student Programs
231 Plemmons Student Union

The prize is $200 cash. For additional contest information and rules, please come by the Department of Student Programs located in Room 231 in the Plemmons Student Union.

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Exhibit

Senior Studio
April 28 - May 12, Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reception on April 28, 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Free
262-3017
Senior Studio represents the final research and studio work of BFA candidates.

Concert

Contemporary Music Festival
Choral Ensembles, April 22
Chamber Music, April 23
Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra, April 24
Wind Ensemble, April 25
8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Appalachian Symphony Orchestra
April 27, 2:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155

Appalachian Concert Band
April 27, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155

Appalachian Chorale
April 29, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155

Lecture

Visiting Aritist Lecture Series
April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Room 306 Wey Hall
Free
262-2576

The Department of Art will present a lecture by Professor Barthosa Nkurumeh. Professor Nkurumeh received his formal training at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Since the 1970's, he has worked in several media including metalsmithing, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking, and painting. He will speak about his art and place it in the context of contemporary Nigerian art. He will emphasize the rule and position of the artist in the changing Nigerian and global communities.

Recital

Student Recital: Tamara Morgan, piano
April 27, 4:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155

Theatre

Six Degrees of Separation by John Guare
co-production with Charlotte Repertory Theatre
April 23-26, 8:00 p.m.
April 27, 2:00 p.m.
Valborg Theatre
Students $5, All Others $10
262-3063

Paul, a young black con man, insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, claiming that he knew their son in college and is himself the son of Sidney Poitier. The couple soon discovers the lie and finds that he has pulled the same trick on their friends. The play is both hilarious and painful as it explores the darker issues of family life in the 1990s.

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Belk Library will observe the following schedule for final exams.

Wednesday, April 30 - Friday, May 2
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 3
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Monday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 6
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 7
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 8 - Friday, May 9
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11
Closed

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Appol Corps Project Assistant
20 hours per week
beginning end of May and ending August 16

Requirements
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows and Microsoft Access, and integration of the two programs

Responsibilities
• Managing several databases; word processing and document management
• Creating and managing a filing system for all correspondences, planning documentation, database reports, etc.
• Coordinating correspondences between Appol Corps leaders, coordinators and faculty
• Updating the Appol Corps Resource Manual
• Coordinating and scheduling of all facilities associated with Phase II Orientation
• Assigning over 2,000 freshman to group according to specific guildelines
• Assisting in other projects associated with the successful implementation of Freshman Orientation Phase II

Applications are available in the CSIL Office, Room 219, Student Union, and are due by April 25, 1997.

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