August 20, 1998

Appalachian News

Official University News And Announcement

Appalachian News, offcial University News and Announcements, appears in each issue of the paper. Basic information, including hours and a short description of your program will be included under each listing. Copy must be submitted at least 8 days prior to the issue it is to appear in. Send copy to David W. Freeman, Director of Student Publications, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 2nd Floor, W.H. Plemmons Student Union. Appalachian News is a service of the Division of Student Development.

Appalachian House

New York Loft

Lunch With Uncle Sigmund

Peer Career

Office of Student Judicial Affairs

Equity Office

Walk for Awareness

Calendar of Events (August 23-September 30)

Appalachian House

Stay at the Appalachian House in Washington, D.C., located three block behind the Capitol. Students, faculty, and staff can stay for $20 per person per night. Alumni and non-Appalachian persons can stay for $27 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.

New York Loft

Stay at the New York Loft, located in the SoHo District of Lower Manhattan. Students, faculty, and staff can stay for $20 per person per night. Alumni and non-Appalachian persons can stay for $27 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.

Lunch With Uncle Sigmund

The Counseling Center is presenting this semester’s “Lunch With Uncle Sigmund” on Mondays at 12:00 noon in the New River Room of Plemmons Student Union. Staff from the Center present information and lead discussions on psychoeducational topics. Topics and dates for this smester are as follows:

Stress Management
Communications in Relationships
Sexual Assault / Date Rape
Transitions - The Stages of Change
“I Hate My Roommate!”
Domestic and Dating Violence
Body Piercing and Tattoos
Pressures to be Perfect
“Why Do So Many People Smoke?”
Stress Management
Why am I Blue and How Can I Change Colors?
Let’s Talk About Sex
Rape Prevention - A Man’s Job

September 14
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7

Peer Career

Room 216, Plemmons Student Union. 262-2029
http://www.appstate.edu/www_docs/student/peer/circus.htm

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, Tuesday, Thursday	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Outreach Programs: The Peer Career Staff is also available to present 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.

Office of Student Judicial Affairs

The Office of Student Judicial Affairs is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Student Judicial Counselor. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. This position would be an excellent opportunity for students wishing to pursue careers in public administration, criminal justice, counseling, or law. This position entails assisting students in preparing for Judicial Board Hearings, coordinating student community service work, and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Judicial Affairs. The hiring rate for this position ranges from $5.15/hr. to $6.00/hr. and will require 10 to 15 hours of work per week. Call 262-2704 and ask for Justin or stop by the Office of Judicial Affairs on the second floor of the Student Union for more information.

Equity Office

123 I.G. Greer, 262-2144
http://www.appstate.edu/www_docs/depart/equity/index.htm

If your class, residence hall, or organization wants to learn more about diversity and equity issues, the Equity Office will create and facilitate workshops on demand. Your specific needs and goals will determine program content and design. Our staff can also make referrals or recommendations for assistance with other programming requests. If you are interested in any of the following workshops or have another idea, contact the Equity Office:

Race and ethnicity issues
Diversity awareness
Language use and misunderstanding
Mentoring
White privilege
Gender issues
Cross-cultural team building

To schedule an appointment to discuss program options, please contact Linda Robinson at 262-2144 or check our web site.

Walk for Awareness

The Ninth Annual Walk for Awareness will be held on Tuesday, September 8, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Details will be announced in the near future.

Calender of Events (August 23-September 30)

August

23 SUNDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer vs. Belmont Abbey 1:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

25 TUESDAY
International Film Festival: The House of Women. 7:00 p.m., Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union. A gentle Russian comedy about contemporary women in their professional and personal lives, set against the ever-present problem of the housing shortage.

26 WEDNESDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer at Charleston Southern 3:00 p.m.

Maggie McFadden (Dept. of interdisciplinary studies): Golden Cables of Sympathy: Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s International Women’s Rights Work and the Finland Connection 7:00 p.m., Roan Mountain Room, Student Union.

30 SUNDAY
Organ and Sacred Music Recital Series 4:00 p.m., Broyhill Music Center.

September

1 TUESDAY
Faculty Recital Series: An Evening of Encores 8:00 p.m., Broyhill Music Center.

ASU Men’s Soccer vs. Radford 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

2 WEDNESDAY
ASU Women’s Soccer at UNCA 4:00 p.m.

Multicultural Center’s Diversity Series: Examining Myths and Stereotypes 6:00 p.m., Multicultural Center.

4 FRIDAY
ASU Volleyball vs. Oklahoma 3:30 p.m., Winston-Salem, NC.

ASU Men’s Soccer at High Point 4:00 p.m.

ASU Volleyball vs. Marshall 8:00 p.m., Winston-Salem, NC.

5 SATURDAY
ASU Volleyball vs. St. John’s 12:00 p.m., Winston-Salem, NC.

ASU Women’s Soccer vs. UNCC 1:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

ASU Football vs. Liberty 7:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.
ASU Volleyball At Wake Forest 7:30 p.m., Winston-Salem, NC.

6 SUNDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer vs. East Carolina 1:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

8 TUESDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer at Mercer 4:30 p.m.

ASU Volleyball at UNCA 7:00 p.m.

ASU Women’s Soccer at South Carolina 7:00 p.m.

Ninth Annual Walk for Awareness 9:00 p.m.

10 THURSDAY
Visiting Writers Series: Alumni Author Donald Secreast 7:30 p.m., Linville Falls Room, Student Union. Reception hosted by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the Univeristy Library.

11 FRIDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer vs. Kentucky 5:00 p.m., Greensboro, NC.

ASU Women’s Soccer at Charleston 7:00 p.m.

ASU Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern 7:00 p.m., Varsity Gym.

12 SATURDAY
ASU Women’s Soccer at Charleston Southern 3:00 p.m.

ASU Volleyball vs. Charleston 4:00 p.m., Varsity Gym.

ASU Football at East Tennessee State 7:00 p.m., ETSU.

13 SUNDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer vs. Wright State 1:00 p.m., Greensboro, NC.

15 TUESDAY
ASU Volleyball at North Carolina 7:00 p.m.

ASU Women’s Soccer vs. Liberty 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

16 WEDNESDAY
Gayle Weitz (Dept. of art): Humanimals Speak: An Artistic Look at Animal Rights 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

ASU Men’s Soccer vs. UNCA 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

18 FRIDAY
ASU Women’s Soccer vs. Morehead State 5:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

ASU Volleyball vs. Davidson 7:00 p.m., Varsity Gym.

19 SATURDAY
ASU Volleyball vs. High Point 1:00 p.m., Greensboro, NC.

ASU Men’s Soccer vs. Elon 1:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

ASU Volleyball vs. UNCW 3:00 p.m., Greensboro, NC.

20 SUNDAY
ASU Volleyball at Wake Forest 2:00 p.m.

Visiting Writers Series: Reception for the Visiting Writers Series 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Gideon Ridge Inn, Blowing Rock. Call 262-2871 to receive an invitation.

22 TUESDAY
ASU Volleyball vs. UNCG 7:00 p.m., Varisty Gym.

23 WEDNESDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer at Virginia Tech 4:00 p.m.

ASU Women’s Soccer vs. Elon 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

25 FRIDAY
ASU Women’s Soccer at Davidson 4:00 p.m.

26 SATURDAY
ASU Football vs. The Citadel 1:00 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

ASU Men’s Soccer at UNCG 7:00 p.m.

27 SUNDAY
ASU Field Hockey vs. Davis & Elkins 11:00 a.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Symphony Orchestra 2:00 p.m., Broyhill Music Center.

28 MONDAY
ASU Field Hockey vs. Davidson 7:30 p.m., Kidd Brewer Stadium.

30 WEDNESDAY
ASU Men’s Soccer at Winthrop 7:00 p.m.

ASU Women’s Soccer vs. UNCG 7:30 p.m.

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