Resume,
Interview, and Business Etiquette Seminar
On Wednesday, April 21, at 6:15 p.m., the Communication
Research Institute will be presenting a seminar to help students with resume
building, interviewing techniques, and business etiquette in the Linville
Falls Room, on the second floor of the Student Union. Distinguished guest
speakers will include John Ryder (Career Development Center), Dr. Nina
Moore (Communication Department), and Mrs. Kathy Kirkpatrick (Business
Department). Live music, refreshments, and door prizes will also be provided!
Stress Management
Workshop
Learn effective ways of managing stress and reducing
your anxiety. The Student Wellness Center will offer a Stress Management
Workshop on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., April 13, 20, 27, and May 4. Relaxation
techniques and changing your self-talk will be used to enhance the management
of stress levels. The workshop will be led by Kit Olson, M.A., M.Ed. Space
is limited. Please call the Student Wellness Center at 262-3148 to reserve
a place.
Be a Wellness
Peer Educator
The Wellness Center is now accepting applications for
fall 1999. Wellness Peer Educators are required to attend training and
meet on a weekly basis at noon on Fridays. Wellness Peer Educators present
programs to their peers on the following topics: alcohol and drug issues,
safe sex, stress management, nutrition and fitness, personal safety, and
relationships. The deadline for applications is April 30. If you are interested
in becoming a Wellness Peer Educator or would like more information, please
come by the Wellness Center or call 262-3148. The Wellness Center is next
door to the infirmary on the second floor of the Miles Annas Student Services
Building.
Weight
Management Workshop
A Weight Management Workshop for students will be offered
by the Student Wellness Center on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., April 14, 21,
28 and May 5. The primary focus of the workshop will be principles of effective
weight loss and how to make them work for you. The workshop will be led
by Becky Cranston, M.S., R.D., and Kit Olson, M.A., M.Ed. Space is limited.
Please call the Student Wellness Center at 262-3148 to reserve a place.
Sexual
Assault Prevention Week
All days 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Information table in Student
Union
(Monday - Thursday)
Clothesline Project
Roan Mountain Room
Monday, Apr. 19 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. “Making men your allies”
MacRae Peak Room
6 - 7:30 p.m. Alcohol 101 for Greeks
Linville Falls Room
Tuesday, Apr. 20 5 - 6 p.m. “Playing the Game”
Linville Falls Room
Wednesday, Apr. 21 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. “Don’t let a friend
get singled out”
Linville Falls
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Breaking the silence: Voices of
Survivors
Counseling Center
Federal
Stafford Loan Deadline
May 5 is the deadline for submitting a Federal Stafford
Loan application to the Office of Student Financial Aid for processing
for the academic year or spring 1999. If you are applying for a Federal
Stafford loan for this academic year, you must have the loan application
to our office by May 5. We are unable to certify a loan application for
1998-99 after May 5. Contact your financial aid counselor is you have any
questions.
Faculty
Foreign Scholarly Travel Grants
Faculty may apply for travel grants from the Office of
International Programs. Forms are available from the office and require
chairperson and dean review. A new stipulation has been added this year
in order to guarantee each dean’s office an adequate opportunity to review
all applications comparatively. A due date is now specified for receipt
of grant applications in the dean’s office. The dean will forward aggregated
college applications to the Office of International Programs.
Applications for travel funds to be utilized during the
period July 1, 1999 to December 15, 1999 are due in each dean’s office
by April 23.
Deans will forward applications to the Office of International
Programs by May 1, 1999. Application forms are available from the Office
of International Programs in I.G. Greer Hall, 262-2046.
Work for Academic
Credit
Work in the Women’s Center for academic credit. We have
internship, practica and independent study opportunities for both graduate
and undergraduate students for the Fall 1999 semester. If you are interested
in getting practical experience with programming, outreach, and education,
call Lee Williams at 262-6252 is CSIL.
Visiting
Writers Series Planning Meeting
On Friday, April 23, from 12 - 2 p.m., in the Multicultural
Center of the Student Union, there will be a meeting to share information
and discuss preliminary plans for the university/community residency of
author Luis Rodriguez. A one-hour video program about the author will be
shown, to be followed by discussion. We would welcome your participation
at this stage, and we hope you will invite other students, faculty, and
staff members who may be interested in helping with the residency. The
residency will take place in Watauga County from Sunday, January 30, through
Saturday, February 5. The schedule is filling quickly, and your input at
this stage would be very helpful. Residency activities will be finalized
during an early Fall meeting with Mr. Rodriguez and representatives of
the North Carolina Arts Council and the WorldWide organization.
Best known for his memoir Always Running: La Vida Loca:
Gang Days in L.A., Mr. Rodriguez has published several books of poetry
and a book for children in both Spanish and English. A teacher, small press
publisher, and community and youth worker, Mr. Rodriguez will offer presentations,
workshops, and conversation sessions in English or Spanish, according to
the target audience for each event.
Please contact Susan Weinberg (262-2871) with any questions.
Outdoor
Programs Open Enrollment Calendar
The following trips are open to ASU students, faculty,
and staff. Most trips are designed to accommodate beginners. All prices
include costs of instruction, technical equipment, transportation, and
food.
For trip sign-up and additional information, visit the
Outing Center on the second floor of the Student Union or call 262-4077.
The Outing Center is open Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. Come early, as many
trips fill soon after the start of the semester.
Whitewater kayaking overnight expedition • April 22 -
24
A popular trip in the past. Progress from basic kayaking
to more advanced rivers during this multi-day experience.
Students $95, Faculty/Staff $125
Rock climbing in abingdon, va • Saturday, April 24
This is an advanced trip that will challenge most climbers.
Participate in this sport climbing adventure.
Students $20, Faculty/Staff $25
Rock climbing at hound ears • Sunday, April 25
This trip is designed for beginning and intermediate
climbers. We will cover climbing systems and techniques, belaying and rapelling.
Students $15, Faculty/Staff $20
Whitewater rafting / funyaking on the french broad river
Saturday, May 1
One of our most popular trips, this adventure offers
an experience in Class III & IV Rapids.
Students $20, Faculty/Staff $30
Rock climbing at table rock • Saturday, May 1
This climbing trip is designed for intermediate to advanced
climbers. Learn more about climbing systems and techniques in this challenging
and beautiful setting.
Students $15, Faculty/Staff $20
Whitewater rafting / funyaking on the french broad river
Sunday, May 2
One of our most popular trips, this adventure offers
an experience in Class III & IV Rapids.
Students $20, Faculty/Staff $30
Nature hike on bluff mountain • Sunday, May 2
Come explore a spectacular mountain environment protected
by The Nature Conservancy. The spring wildflowers will be spectacular at
this time of year!
Students $15, Faculty/Staff $20
Whitney
Elizabeth Hunter Memorial Scholarships
Eligible undergraduates who have completed their freshman
year are encouraged to apply for the Whitney Elizabeth Hunter Memorial
Scholarships. Two scholarships of $750 each will be awarded. Scholarships
are renewable if a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Applicants must have a cumulative
3.0 GPA, have taken at least one Honors class at Appalachian, and be a
participant in theatre or broadcasting (membership in National Broadcasting
Society) or student government activities at the state or campus level.
Financial need is taken into account in the awarding of this scholarship.
Applications are available in the University Honors Office (Coffey Hall),
or the Dean’s Office, College of Fine and Applied Arts (Wey Hall), or SGA
Office (Plemmons Student Union). Application deadline is April 30. For
more information call the Honors Office at 262-2083.
Blowing
Rock Day Camp Scholarship Drive
Many children who would enjoy and benefit from the Blowing
Rock Day Camp are unable to afford the tuition needed for camp activities.
There is now a Camp Scholatship Fund to benefit those who need financial
assistance.
The purpose of the Blowing Rock Day Camp is to provide
children with the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities
that will broaden their experiences, help them to develop self-esteem,
and teach them the importance of cooperating with others. We employ a dedicated
and professional staff who focus on the best interests of the children
attending the camp. Camp activities include field trips to natural areas
(hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, biking on the Virginia Creeper Trail,
rafting on the Watauga River); visits to area attractions (Tweetsie Railroad,
North Carolina Zoo, and Carowinds); swimming at the Town Pool; performing
arts programs; arts & crafts classes; outdoor education and nature
activities; and a wide variety of playground and sports activities.
Scholarship recipients must reside in the Blowing Rock
School District. Recipients are selected by the school based on confidential
financial records. Recipients will receive two weeks of camp. Donations
may be made in any amount; however, we are requesting a minimum donation
of $50. Keep in mind that tuition ranges from $85 to $95 dollars per camper
per week.
If you or your organization is interested in contributing
to the camp scholarship program, please stop by the Blowing Rock Parks
and Recreation office between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Donations may be mailed to the camp at P.O. Box 47, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605.
Make checks payable to Blowing Rock Day Camp.
Financial
Aid Notification
Continuing and returning Appalachian students who applied
for financial aid for the award year 1999-2000 by the March 15 priority
processing deadline should receive a financial aid award letter by mid-June.
In order for students to receive the award letter, they must apply for
financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or a Renewal FAFSA and have complete data on file in the Office of Student
Financial Aid. Award letters will be mailed to the student’s permanent
address.
If you have any questions regarding your financial aid
application for fall 1999 and spring 2000, please contact your financial
aid counselor.
ASU
Intramurals Spring Gold Tournament
Anyone who is a full-time student, faculty, or staff
member is invited to come out and play at the tournament, to be held Thursday,
April 22 to Friday, April 23. The entry fee is $18, $10 to be paid in advance
in the intramurals office and the other $8 to be paid during registration
at Hawksnest. Various prize drawings will be held throughout the tournament.
For more information, contact the intramural information hotline at 262-UREC.
|
April 20, 1999