Need a job try Cap  
Study the Holocaust this summer 
Lunch and Learn Series Scheduled 
Pre Seminary Club invites interested 
Writing Center offers assistance 
Research ethics workshop scheduled 
Etiquette luncheon tickets on sale 
Co-op orientation sessions scheduled 
Computer Based Testing Center 
Counseling Center programs available 
Treble Choir sponsors Valentine Specials 
Caving, hiking with Outdoor Programs 
Fundraising opportunity for organizations 
Student media seeks leaders for 2000-2001 
Insurance career Fair planned for Raley 
Do you want a personal trainer? 
Job Fest 2000 is coming 
Education Career Fair 
Career Development Workshop Series 
COB Scholarship applications available 
Keystone leadership experience coming 
Nominations sought for Plemmons Award 
Women's Leadership Conference set 
Attention Summer School Students 
 
 

Calendar of Events 
 

Feb. 10... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
APPS Stage Shows, Athenaeum with Evan Olson, Legends, CANCELLED, refunds may be received at the ASU info desk. 
APPS Films, Fight Club, IG Greer Super Cinema, 8 p.m., $1. 
Tradewinds Coffeehouse, The Dating Game, 7-9 p.m., Free (Entry forms due in Student Programs office by Feb. 3.) 

Feb. 11... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Wrestling, VMI, Varsity Gym, 7 p.m. 
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
APPS Films, Fight Club, IG Greer Super Cinema, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $1. 

Feb. 12... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Women’s Basketball, Furman, Varsity Gym, 1 p.m. 
Men’s Basketball, Wofford, Varsity Gym, 3:30 p.m. 
APPS Films, Fight Club, IG Greer Super Cinema, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $1. 

Feb. 13... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Wrestling, at The Citadel, 2 p.m. 
Alicia Chapman, oboe, Broyhill Music Center, 4 p.m. 

Feb. 14... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Women’s Basketball, East Tennessee State, Varsity Gym, 7 p.m. 
Men’s Basketball, at VMI, 7 p.m. 
Todd Wright Valentines Jazz Concert, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 

Feb. 15... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Performing Arts Series, London City Opera: The Magic Flute, Farthing Auditorium,  8 p.m., $6/$12/$15. 

Feb. 16... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at UNC Charlotte, 4 p.m. 

Feb. 17... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
SAI Women in Music Recital, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
APPS Club Shows, Collapsis with One Down Under, Legends, 9 p.m., BYOB 6-pack limit, $TBA. 

Feb. 18... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Faculty Exhibition, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Wind Ensemble, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m. 

Feb. 19... 
Women’s Basketball, at Davidson, 3 p.m. 
Wrestling, James Madison, Varsity Gym, 9 a.m. 
Men’s Basketball, Davidson, Varsity Gym, TV-ESPN2, noon. 
Jazz Ensemble I, Farthing Auditorium, $TBA. 
ASU Baseball at Winthrop, 1 p.m. 

Feb. 20... 
Northwest All-District Band, Farthing Auditorium, 1:30 p.m. 
Graduate Recital, Elke Jahns, flute, Broyhill Music Center, 4 p.m. 
Graduate Recital, Melanie Austin, voice, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Winthrop, 1 p.m. 

Feb. 21... 
Forum Lecture Series, Dr. Oscar Arias, (This event has been cancelled). 
Women’s Basketball, at College of Charleston, 7 p.m. 

Feb. 22... 
Humanities Thematic Festival, Dr. Geri Miller, “The Chain Reaction of Techer Creation,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
Men’s Basketball, at UNC Greensboro, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Florida State, 3:30 p.m. 

Feb. 23... 
Concert Band, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Florida State, 3:30 p.m. 

Feb. 25 ... 
ASU Men’s Tennis vs. Lees McRae 

Feb. 26... 
Women’s Basketball, at Wofford, 7 p.m. 
Wrestling, at Southern Conference Championship, Chattanooga, all day. 
Men’s Basketball, Western Carolina, Varsity Gym, 1 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Tennessee (2), noon. 
APPS Heritage Council, Contra Dance in Legends, 8 p.m., $2 students and $4 public. 

Feb. 27... 
All-State Orchestra, Farthing Auditorium, 2 p.m. 
Student Recital, Stacey Williams, voice, and James McClure, voice, Broyhill Music Center, 4 p.m. 
Student Recital, Anna Uzzell, Broyhill Music Center, 6 p.m. 
Student Recital, Stephanie Carlisle, oboe, and Tom Panepinto, horn, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Tennessee, 2 p.m. 

Feb. 28... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Works from the Permanent Collection, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Feb. 29... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Works from the Permanent Collection, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Andrew Pond, banjo, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 
Diversity Series, “Examining Myths and Stereotypes,” Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at Campbell, 2:30 p.m. 

March 1... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Works from the Permanent Collection, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
 

Need a job? Try CAP 
Study and get paid at the same time! CAP is hiring student assistants to sit in residence halls from midnight to 5 a.m. Jobs include checking IDs, making rounds of the hall, dealing with minor violations. Pay begins at $5.75 per hour, with a 25 cents raise each semester. If interested, call 262-2161. 
 

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. 
 

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. 
 

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: Interviewing, Feb. 15; Creating an Online Portfolio, Feb. 22; Salary Negotiation, Feb. 29; Internships, March 21; Resume Writing, March 28; Behavioral Interviews, April 4; Job Searching on the Internet, April 11; Financing 1st Year out of College, April 18. 
 

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 from 4 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 2; Wednesday, March 22; and Thursday, April 13. 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. 
 

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 
 

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: 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. 

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. Participants may earn six hours of academic credit for two courses. 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. 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 cost is $15 for the initial interview and $10 an hour for each individual training session. For more information contact University Recreation at 262-2100, the Quinn Center console at 262-3035, or Wendy Leveau at 262-6310. 

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. 

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, 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. Nominations for this award will be accepted until Feb. 16. 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. 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.m., 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. If you would like your club represented at the upcoming Women’s Leadership Conference on Saturday, Feb. 26, use a contact table to distribute your materials to conference participants. A limited number of contact tables are available. Contact Kim Uyttenhove at the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership or call 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. 

Keystone leadership experience coming 
Keystone, a senior leadership experience sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership at Appalachian State University, is a six-week leadership development program for graduating seniors. Dates are Feb. 15 through March 28. Meetings will be Tuesdays, from 4:45 until 5:45 p.m. in the Calloway Peak Room of Plemmons Student Union. There will also be a half-day retreat on Feb. 20 from 3 until 7:30 p.m. Pick up an application in the CSIL office on the 2nd floor of the Student Union, or contact Jim Street at 262-6252 with your questions. Deadline for application is Feb. 11. 

SGA Senate seats available 
Do you want to become involved on campus? Are you looking for a way to make a difference at Appalachian State University? Then join the SGA Senate. There are seats available. Drop by the SGA office on the 2nd floor of Plemmons Student Union and pick up a petition, or call Kiley Costner at 262-2240. 

Attention summer school students 
If you plan to enroll in classes during summer school at Appalachian State University and receive financial aid, you need to be aware of the summer school financial aid application deadline of Feb. 18, 2000. Summer school financial aid applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Aid, 2nd floor of John Thomas Hall. Certain types of aid (grants and Perkins Loans) are limited in the summer; therefore, you must apply early for consideration for this aid. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 262-2190 if you have any questions. 

Insurance Career Fair planned for Raley 
The Brantley Risk and Insurance Center and the Gamma Iota Sigma Insurance Fraternity will sponsor an Insurance Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 1until 4 p.m. on the 2nd floor of Raley Hall.  Industry representatives from 12 companies will be available to discuss career options, answer questions, and pass out company information.  Interested students are encouraged to take copies of their resumes.  The event is part of Insurance Recruiting Days and is a prelude to interviewing activities scheduled for Feb. 23.  Call 262-6179 for more information. 

Research ethics workshop scheduled 
Writing A Thesis? Do you know your ethical responsibilities to your subjects, your committee, your colleagues? And, by the way, what is intellectural property? Who gets credit for the research you do? What are the rights of human subjects? Who can you talk to if you witness research misconduct? 
The Graduate School invites all those involved in research projects to join in exploring these and similar topics during a three-part workshop on Wednesday Feb. 16, March 8 and 22, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. in Room 224, I.G. Greer Hall. The workshop leader is Dr. Robbin Derry, Holshouser Chair in Ethics, ASU Department of Philosophy and Religion. Preparatory readings with inter-disciplinary applicability are available from the graduate school and at Belk Library Reserve Reading Desk. Community Members are invited to call 262-7605 for complimentary copies of these readings. These Workshops are free and open to the public 

Pre-Seminary Club invites interested 
Pre-Seminary Club invites  students interested in attending seminary or becoming involved in the ministry to join.  Meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday at 5:30 in the Mountain Laurel Room of the Student Union. On Feb. 24,  there will be a presentation on financing your seminary 
education by Tom Pope of Asbury Theological Seminary.  For more information, contact Greg Jarrell at 262-3360 or gj28300@appstate.edu. Also, visit the club webpage at www.appstate.edu/www_docs/student/clubs/PSC. 
 
 

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