Canned Food Drive

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Leadership 101

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Outdoor Programs

Volunteers Needed to clean up University Woods

You do not need to call and reserve a space, just meet at the Alpine Tower.  Come prepared to work and climb, and come rain, snow, or shine.

Call the Outdoor Programs Office at 262-2475 for more information.  If you need transportation, come by the4 Outing Center on Friday, Nov. 14, from 1 pm to 5 pm and we will provide transportation on request.

Open enrollment trips, events, and expeditions for Fall Semester 1997
 

Date  Nov. 8  Nov. 9  Nov. 12

Program   Caving - a classic underground adventure  Caving - an introduction to the underground world  Kayak roll and open pool session

Location  Worley's Cave  Robert's Cave  Outing Center

For trip registration or more information, come by the Outing Center in Plemmons Student Union, Monday - Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. or call 262-4077.

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Pieces of She

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks monologues, poems, scens, short stories, musical compositions, dance pieces, and visual art for the production.  Written work must be adaptable to the stage.  Contributors should think of "Pieces of She" as a performance collage.  Plans are to use as wide a variety of work as possible in this very eclectic show.

Written submissions should be sent to Kristy Barstow in the Department of Thatre and Dance.  Please attach a cover sheet with your name and phone number, or another suitable way the Department can contact you.  Please do ont place your name on the actual submission.

If you have a proposal or an idea for visual art, dance, or musical compositions, or if you have any questions about submission, contact jan Thrasher at 264-1455 and leave a message.  Deadline for submissions is November 17.  Those who submit a selected contribution will be contact by the end of fall semester.

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Career Development Center

Education Career Fair
Fifty-four school systems from the southeast will be gathering at Broyhill Inn & Confernece Center at 8:30 am, Monday November 10, to meet interested undergraduate and graduate education majors.  This is especially valuable to December graduates.  Don't miss this opportunity!  Check the Career Development Center's home page for a list of attending school systems.

Career Development Workshops
Students who wish to attend these workshops should sign up at the Career Development Center, or call 262-2180 to reserve a space.
 
 

November 5	Creating a resume  Career Development Center, Room 387, 3:00 pm  Strong reviews on your interviews  Plemmons Student Union, Roan Mountain Room, 8:00 pm
November 6	Creating a resume  Career Development Center, Room 387, 8:00 pm

 

November Recruiting Schedule
Fwing is a schedule of on-campus company recruitment during October (more October recruitment dates will appear in later editions of The Appalachian).  Please note that these are dates during which companies will be on campus, not dates for interview signups; those are typically three weeks in advance of the company visit.  Check our homepage for details at http://www.appstate.edu/~careerdevcnt

November 4	Enterprise Renta-A-Car  Tri-Com Communications, Inc.  Sprint  Marion Bass Securities Corp.
November 5	Bernhardt Furniture  Marion Bass Securities Corp.
November 6	Kemper National Insurance Company  Marriot Conference Centers  Hertz Corp.  Automatic Data Processing  Western Auto  World Com
November 7	McRae Graphics, Inc.  Coca-Cola Bottling Company  Oakwood Homes
November 10	Spring Industires, Inc.
November 11	Lutze, Inc.  Stone Heavy duty  Sprint  Keane, Inc.
November 12	Collins & Aikman  Williamette Industries, inc.  Deane, Inc.  Alpharma Pharmaceuticals  Williamette Industries, Inc.  U.S. Marine Corps
November 13	Collins & Aikman  Microsoft Corp.
November 14	Microsoft Corp.  Schneider National Carriers, Inc.

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Scholarships

Truman Scholarships
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation is the federal memorial honoring our thirty-third President.  Each year the Foundation awards about 85 merit-based scholarships to college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public and/or government service.  Each Truman Scholar receives up to $30,000 in scholarship support, priority admission, and supplemental financial support to top-level graduate institutions, leadership training, career and graduate school counseling, and special employment opportunities with the federal government.  Candidates must be in their junior year, have outstanding academic records, and be nominated by the University.  The awards are highly competitve and will require a lengthy written application process.  Students wishing to be nominated must see Dr. Donarld B. Saunders, University Honors Program, Coffey Hall, as soon as possible, or call 2083 for more information.

Udall Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarships offer up to $5000 to undergraduate students interested in careers in environmental public policy, health care, or tribal public policy.  The Udall scholarships have been authorized by the United States Congress and established by the National Environmental Policy Foundation to honor Congressman Udall's legacy of public service.  Each year the Foundation awards about 70 merit-based scholarships to college sophomores or juniors who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for careers in environmental public policy, and to Native Americans or Alaska natives planning careers in health care or tribal public policy.  The scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a mazimum of $5000 for one academic year.

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Department of Housing

Pre-Spring Room Changes
Pre-spring room changes will be made "on paper" from November 19-21 and 24-25 from 9 am - 4 pm.  If you want to make a pre-spring room change:

1. Discuss the situation wiht your present roommate.
2. Map out the room change, considering dates and times to move.
3. Bring all persons affected by the proposed change to the Housing Office, room 319, John E. Thomas hall to sign forms.
4. Plan to follow through with the change by the end of the semester.  The space you are leaving needs to be completely ready for another student moving in at the beginning of spring semester.  Your change must be made prior to your departure at the end of fall semster.
5. Coordinate time and completion of check-in with new RA and schedule a check-out time with old RA.

Leaving at the End of Fall Semester
If you will be leaving your residence hall assignment at the end of fall semester for one of the following reasons, you must notify the department of housing as soon as possible.

• Student teaching / Internship outside of Watauga County
• Marriage (must provide verification
• Graduation
• Transfer (must provide copy of acceptance letter)
• Withdrawing - not returning for spring semester

Please sign out with housing by November 25, 1997, 4:00 pm.

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Equity Office

Glamour's Top Ten College Women Competition
Win $1,000 cash, meetings with professionals in your field, and national recognition in Glamour Magazine's 1998 Top Ten College Women Competition.  Anny woman who is a full-time junior is eligible to enter the competiion, which recognizes students for their leadership experience, campus and community involvement, academic excellence, and unique goals.  Applications due by January 31, 1998, are available in the Equity Office.

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Praxis Exam Requirements

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Peer Career

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Resident Assistant Positions

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Video Series

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Campus Safety

Weekly Crime Report

Mountaineer Escort Usage

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