February 3, 2000 

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Need a job? Try CAP
Do you need a job? Try the Community Action Program at Appalachian State University. You can earn $5.75 to $6.50 an hour by working from midnight to 5 a.m. For more information drop by Suite 333 in John E. Thomas Hall, or call 262-2161.

Summer Camp Job Fair scheduled
Interested in working at a summer camp? Camp representatives from  across the country will be excited to meet you on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plemmons Student Union. Not sure about the tremendous benefits this kind of work experience can offer? Drop by the student union on Monday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. for an informative presentation.

Co-op orientation sessions scheduled
Cooperative Education is a planned learning process that integrates academic study with work experience in a field related to your academic major.  You can put classroom theories into practice by spending two or more academic terms doing paid work in a professional, career-related position.
Cooperative Education opportunities are available during the spring, summer and fall  terms.  Students who want to participate in Co-op are required to attend an orientation session.  Join us at an orientation session on:

 Monday  January 24   4 - 5 p.m.
 Tuesday   February 8   4 - 5 p.m.
 Thursday  March 2     4 - 5 p.m.
 Wednesday  March 22   4 - 5 p.m.
 Thursday  April 13     4 - 5 p.m

All sessions will be held in the Cooperative Education Office, Room 100,
I.G. Greer, (phone: 262-4891).

Computer-Based Testing Center
Need to take the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or PRAXIS-I this spring?  Test at your convenience at Appalachian’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Center.  If you would like to schedule a time to test, please call the CBT Center  at 262-6801.  Advantages include flexible scheduling and immediate scoring with official scores in 2-3 weeks. Testing hours this spring semester are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m..  Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Saturday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Etiquette luncheon tickets on sale
First come, first served! The Career Development Center is selling a limited supply of tickets this week for its Etiquette Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 25, noon-1 p.m.  at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center.  For $5 you can
learn to eat and meet like a pro (and enjoy a delicious four-course meal). Purchase your ticket at the CDC's booth at the Student Union, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day this week, or until sold out.

Counseling Center programs available
These Counseling and Psychological Services Center groups are designed to provide growthful experiences for both students who want to resolve specific concerns and those who generally want to enhance the quality of their interactions with others and feel better about themselves. To arrange to participate in a group or for more information, contact the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at 262-3180. Groups are: Understanding Self and Others (3 group times: Tuesday, 3:30-5; Wednesday, 4- 5:30; Thursday, 3:30-5); Understanding Self and Others ? For Women (Monday, 3:30-5); Acting on Body Images (Tuesday, 3:30-5); Chronic Illness Group (Monday, 3:30-5); Rape Support Group (Wednesday, 5-6:30, Yadkin River Room); Dream On (Tuesday, 5:30-7:30); Therapeutic Weekend for Self Enhancement (Friday, March 24th, 5:30p.m.-Sunday, March 26th, 5 p.m.); Cultural Identity Encounter Group (Tuesdays, 3:30-5); Family, Addictions and You (Thursday, 4-5:15). For more information, contact Tom Stanger at The Counseling and Psychological Services Center ® 262-3180

JobFest 2000 is Coming!
Don’t miss the Career Development Center’s first comprehensive job fair of the new millenium! More than 50 companies will be anxious to “size you up” as a new employee on Tuesday, March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center. All majors encouraged to participate. Visit the CDC web site at http://careers.appstate.edu for more information.

Education Career Fair
Education majors: Don’t forget the next education career fair on March 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center. Visit the CDC web site at http://careers.appstate.edu for more information.

Career Development Workshop Series
The CDC is sponsoring a series of free career development workshops on Tuesdays this Spring. Each “Take-Charge Tuesday” session will be held in Room 387, John Thomas Hall, 3 - 4 p.m.  The following is a list of session dates and topics to be discussed:

Date  Topic
1/25   Graduate School
2/1  Résumé Writing
2/8   Job Search: Getting Started
2/15   Interviewing
2/22    Creating an Online Portfolio
2/29   Salary Negotiation
3/21   Internships
3/28   Résumé Writing
4/4   Behavioral Interviews
4/11   Job Searching on the Internet
4/18   Financing 1st Year out of College

Lunch and Learn series scheduled
The Learning Assistance program offers weekly workshops designed to help students improve their learning skills. Workshops are held each Wednesday at noon in Room 143 of Rankin Science Building. Sessions last no longer than 50 minutes. Bring a lunch. Scheduled topics are: Goal Setting, Feb. 2; Time Management, Feb. 9; General Study Skills, Feb. 16; Note Taking, Feb. 23; Textbook Reading, March 1; Test Taking Strategies, March 8; Memory Skills, March 22; Composing Effective Papers, March 29; Battling Test Anxiety, April 5; Oral Presentation Techniques, April 12; Final Exam Study Plan, April 19.

Writing Center offers assistance
The University Writing Center offers editorial assistance on all academic writing projects. Hours for spring semester are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday. Stop by 203B Sanford Hall or call 262-3144 for an appointment.

Student media seeks leaders for 2000-2001
The Student Media Board of Appalachian State University seeks applicants for editor in chief of The Appalachian and station manager for 90.5 The App (WASU) radio. Editor applications are available in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Plemmons Student Union. Station manager applications are available through the Department of Communication, Walker Hall. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29. For more information, call David Freeman at 262-6252.

Focus Day make-up scheduled
Any student who entered Appalachian State University as a new freshman in the summer or fall of 1998, who did not complete assessment testing on Jan. 20, 2000, will have make-up opportunities. Make-up sessions will be held:

Wednesday Feb. 2 Linville Falls, Student Union 3-5 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 3 Linville Falls, Student Union 3-5 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 9 Sanford Hall, Room 103 10 a.m.-noon

If none of these times is possible for you, contact the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at 262-4090. Remember, students who complete assessment testing have the opportunity for early registration for fall classes.

Study the Holocaust this summer
Appalachian State University professor, Dr. Rennie Brantz of the Department of History, will lead a summer study trip to France and Germany, May 20-June 11. The program is open to students and adult learners and will focus on the Nazi Holocaust within the context of European culture and society. An informational meeting about the trip will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Room 223 in Whitener Hall.

Participants may earn six hours of academic credit for the two courses offered: History 3533-The Nazi Holocaust, and History 3534-Film and the Holocaust.

The traveling seminar departs from Charlotte on May 20 and will spend the first week in Strasbourg, France, living and holding classes in the 18th century Chateau de Pourtales. Students will travel to Paris the first weekend to visit the Louvre, Versaille, and sites connected with World War II.

After a second week of classes in Strasbourg, the seminar will journey to bus sites in Germany related to the Holocaust and German culture. Included in the third week’s itinerary are visits to Munich, the Dachau concentration camp, Hitler’s Alpine Eagle’s Nest, and the courtroom in Nuremberg where postwar trials of Nazi war criminals were held. Stops in Rothenberg, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt will conclude the trip.

For more information, contact Brantz in the Department of History, or call 262-2311, or email brantzrw@appstate.edu, or go to Brantz’s web page, http://www.appstate.edu/~brantzrw.

Do you want a personal trainer?
University Recreation at Appalachian State has introduced a new Personal Trainer Program for students, faculty and staff.

The program is designed to provide participants with an assessment of their current fitness level, an exercise program that meets their specific needs, and assistance in achieving and maintaining their individual fitness goals.

The program includes several aspects that promote an individual workout for the participant that is designed for their unique lifestyles, habits, schedule, conflicts and program goals. The cost is $15 for the initial interview and $10 an hour for each individual training session. Several packages are available for five or 10 training sessions at a discount.

For more information on the personal trainers, cost and availability, contact University Recreation at 262-2100, the Quinn Center console at 262-3035, or Wendy Leveau at 262-6310.

Take a chance... change a life! 
Alternative Spring Break provides a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with each other through service.  ACT will sponsor two trips: one to Atlanta for continued flood relief through rebuilding assistance, and another trip will head to Atlanta to explore a variety of social issues in an urban context. Trips cost a $50 non-refundable deposit--but transportation, housing, and meals are free. Stop by the ACT Office (2nd floor, Student Union) to pick up an application. Space is limited.  Applications are due Feb. 9.

COB Scholarship applications available
Applications for College of Business scholarships at Appalachian State University are now available in Room 4126, Raley Hall. Deadline for applications is March 1.

Winter Wonderland Gala rescheduled
The Winter Wonderland Gala featuring Chairmen of the Board, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, was postponed due to inclement weather. The Gala has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m., at Legends. Tickets will be honored at the door, or refunded at the Student Union Information Desk beginning Feb. 10. Tickets remain on sale this week  at the Student Union Information Desk.  Hours for ticket sales are Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ASU students, $12 faculty/staff/guests and at the door. Contact Brad Vest at 262-3032 with your questions.

Treble Choir sponsors Valentine specials
The ASU Treble Choir is sponsoring a "crush" sale and singing valentines
for the upcoming Valentines celebration. The sell is underway and ends  on Feb. 11.  Price is $2.

Nominations sought for Plemmons Award
The W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion, named in honor of Dr. William H. Plemmons, second president of Appalachian State University from 1955 to 1969, was established in 1996. The award recognizes the time, energy, skills, and commitment of students, faculty, student development educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students. Students and university employees are invited to nominate a student or university employee for this award. Nominations for this award will be accepted until Feb. 16, 2000. All nominations should be sent to the Office of Student Development. Nominations should not be sent electronically. For additional information, contact Barbara W. Daye, Chair of the W.H. Plemmons Medallion Committee, at 262-2060.

Caving, hiking with Outdoor Programs
Outdoor Programs at Appalachian State University offers the caving and hiking enthusiast opportunities this month to enjoy and learn. On Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Outdoor Programs will visit Worley’s Cave, one of the area’s most classic caving experiences. Lunch, transportation and equipment will be provided. The cost is $15 for students and $20 for staff. On Sunday, Feb. 13, from 9 ja.m. until 4 p.mm., Outdoor Programs will lead a summit dash to Calloway Peak using the Nuwati, Cragway, and Daniel Boone Scout trails for an elevation gain of 2,100 feet. Lunch, transportation, and permit will be provided. Cost is $10 for students and $15 for staff.  Sign up at the Outing Center, 2nd floor, Plemmons Student Union, or call 262-4077.

Women’s Leadership Conference set
The Women’s Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, from noon until 7:30 p.m. Cost for the conference is $7, which includes the price of dinner. Deadline for registration is Feb. 16. Registration information is available at the Women’s Center, first floor of the Student Union, or in CSIL on the second floor. For more information contact CSIL at 262-6252.

Fund-raising opportunity for organizations
Student organizations interested in fund-raising opportunities: Sell Ecuadoran goods (sweaters, etc.) at a table in the Student Union. Good chance to make money for your club or for a charity. Contact Lee Williams in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 262-6252, or email lee@sister.com for more information about this or other fund-raising opportunities.

Solar Club hosts free energy workshops
Appalachian State University’s Solar Energy Society (ASUSES) will host a series of renewable energy workshops on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. throughout spring semester. The free, hour-long workshops are open to the public and designed for anyone wanting to learn more about solar energy and sustainable independent living. Interested individuals should meet in the Kerr Scott Hall auditorium. Spring semester workshops are as follows:

Feb. 7  Solar Water Heating
Feb. 14  Photovoltaics
Feb. 21  Energy Efficiency in the Home
Feb. 28  Voluntary Simplicity
March 6  Micro Hydro Electric Power
March 20 Permaculture Design
March 27 Electric Vehicles
April 3  Wind
April 10  Passive Solar Design
April 17  Sustainable Building Methods
May 1  Topic to be announced

For more information call Paul Whitener at 264-1866, Heath Galloway at 963-6912, or Scott Suddreth at 264-6026.
 

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