April 29, 1997 Final Issue

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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National Conference for College Women Student Leaders

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.

While many on-campus organizations and units advocate for specific groups, the newly formed Equity Office is committed to providing all Appalachian State University students, faculty, staff and administrators with a neutral and completely confidential starting place for obtaining information or advice about equity issues. The Equity Office also provides assistance with resolving perceived conflicts, misunderstandings, or other concerns regarding inequitable treatment involving some form of discrimination or other unjust conduct.

The Equity Office reports to the Provost, and our staff works closely with the Assistants to the Provost for Minority Concerns and Women's Concerns, the Compliance Office, Personnel Services, Athletics, the Vice Chancellors, and other supervisors to ensure that Appalachian State University complies with federal and state laws and university guidelines and policies. The role of the office's director is to facilitate the understanding and resolution of differences of the kinds detailed below as well as to coordinate the other on-going activities of the office.

Services now available to all members of the Appalachian community:

• Advocacy, information, and referrals
• Resource Center
• Publications
• Programming and training
• Information via e-mail

Concerns to Bring to the Equity Office

If you believe you've been treated unfairly—that is inequitably—by another member of the Appalachian community, the newly established Equity Office offers you a place to start in resolving your problem.

While the University can't promise what the resolution to your problem will be, it does promise that your concerns will be taken seriously, that you will be treated with respect, and that the matter you bring to the Equity Office will be handled with the highest degree of confidentiality. Issues that would be appropriate to bring to the Equity Office include, but are not limited to, race, age, religious, sexual and other forms of discrimination; sexual harassment, equal opportunity matters, affirmative action concerns, issues related to academic freedom, employment and pay inequity concerns.

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 the problem, and refer you to other helpful resources available to you at the university.

Currently the staff consists of Dr. Melissa E. Barth, Director; Ms. Alexa N. Maddox, Program Assistant; 3 Graduate Assistants, and a Work Study assistant. An advisory board of 18 faculty, staff, administrators, and students assists in planning, programming, outreach and development matters. By the fall semester 1997, the Equity Office staff will also include 8 advocates: 2 faculty, 2 staff and 4 graduate and undergraduate interns who will also assist persons with their individual concerns regarding equity issues.

Be assured that every member of the Equity Office staff maintains the strictest level of confidentiality and that your concerns will be heard with impartiality.

The Equity Office
Room B4 East Hall
Phone: 262-2144
e-mail: equity or barthme

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Spring Semester Operating Hours

Weekdays:
Out-patient Clinic
Monday-Thursday, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Pharmacy Service
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:15 - 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:15 - 4 p.m.

Rehabilitation / Injury
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clinic
Tuesday, Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Appointment Scheduling
Monday-Friday, 8-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Note: for direct dialing to the appointment secretary, please call 262-6577.

Allergy Clinic:
Monday, 8-11 a.m.
Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, 8-11 a.m.

The Health Service opens at 9 a.m. on Fridays.

To inquire about immunization records, call 262-6578 for a direct line to the immunization secretary between 8 a.m. and 12 noon and 1-4:30 p.m.

Weekends:
Friday: Close at 12 midnight
Saturday: Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Opens at 4 p.m.

If you have an emergency when the Health Service is closed, you should contact University Police at 262-2150 or report to the Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room.

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Maggie McFadden will be speaking on "Mothers of the Matrix: Women's Transatlantic connections in the nineteenth century." The seminar will be May 2 fron noon until 1:00 p.m. in the New River Room of the Student Union.

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The meeting for the Student Yosef Club, open to both new and old members, will be April 28, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in the Yosef Club Room at Owens Field House. We will elect officers for the 1997-98 school year.

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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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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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Graduate/Senior Position

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking a Graduate/Senior to assist with the supervision of 10-12 student desk assistants for the 1997-98 academic year. This individual should be able to work 25-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Primary responsibilities would include hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and coordination of student work schedules for academic year, breaks, and holidays. Other duties would include design and development of departmental calendar, maintaining judicial records, appreciation/recognition, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants should be self-motivated, responsible, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Prefer someone with Windows 95 and Word 6.0 experience and good typing and organizational skills. If interested, please submit your resume in person to Denna Miller, third floor John Thomas Hall. If you have questions, call 262-2534.

Summer 1997 Jobs Available
The Department of Residence Life is seeking students (undergraduate or graduate) to fill the following desk assistant hours for Summer 1997.

Summer I
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Summer II
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

If interested, please contact Denna Miller at 262-2534 or stop by the Department of Housing and Residence Life, third floor John Thomas Hall.

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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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Uncle Sigmund is lonely! He is feeling neglected and needs more attention.

Do you have a question about personal problems? Relationships? Stress? Alcohol and drugs? Let Uncle Sigmund help.

How? It's easy. From the ASU home page on the World Wide Web, click on Student Life and Services, then Ask Uncle Sigmund, and follow the instructions on screen for asking a question.

Uncle Sigmund tries to respond within three days to your question. Each question is answered and reviewed by at least two mental health professionals: psychologists, social workers, and other professional consultants. Responses are based on current research in mental health fields.

Uncle Sigmund is a unique counseling resource available to ASU students. Relatively rare for universities, Uncle Sigmund has been a model for other colleges and universities and has been publicized in national magazines and The Wall Street Journal.

Through this service, you can get a personalized opinion on your specific problem, situation or circumstances. For more complicated situations, Uncle Sigmund will refer you to other resources. Uncle Sigmund is sponsored by the ASU Counseling and Psychological Services Center and the Wellness Center.

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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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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

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

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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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Ben Popoola, Appalachian's new women's soccer coach, will give a soccer clinic on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in Kidd Brewer Stadium. The clinic is free and is open to boys and girls of all ages. The clinic will include sessions on the basics of soccer along with some fun games. For more information, contact Popoola at 262-2563.

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