Need a job try Cap  
Lunch and Learn Series Scheduled 
Undergraduate research projects sought 
Writing Center offers assistance 
Fluency support group to meet 
Student elections underway this week 
Want to help freshmen, earn credits? 
Spring health fair scheduled 
Baniff Filem Festival March 30, 31 
Nutrition consultation available 
Do something about campus violence 
Student Judicial Board seeks members 
Grad students needed for study halls 
"Pope Joan" to be presented in April 
British historian to speak at ASU 
Co-op orientation sessions scheduled 
Computer Based Testing Center 
Counseling Center programs available 
Do you want a personal trainer? 
Talented youth program needs students 
Career Development Workshop Series 
Students needed for Leadership Team 
What is the Women's Center? 
Summer leadership opportunity available 
Want to be a newspaper person? 
 
 

Calendar of Events 
 
 
 

March 28 ... 
Humanities Thematic Festival, Dr. Ray Ruble, “Godzilla vs. King Kong: The War Between Science and Religion,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
Diversity Series, “Religion, Faith and Spirituality,” Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs, Campbell, 3 p.m. 

March 29 ... 
ASU Baseball at Wake Forest, 3 p.m. 
ASU Theatre and Dance,”Dances for the Soul-Experiencing Freedom Then and Now” by the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 
ASU School of Music, John Almeida, guest trumpet, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m. 

March 30 ... 
ASU Theatre and Dance,”Dances for the Soul-Experiencing Freedom Then and Now” by the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 
ASU School of Music, Kappa Kappa Psi Recital, Broyhill Music Center, 6 p.m.; Opera Theatre, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m., $. 

March 31 ... 
ASU Men’s Tennis vs. VMI 
ASU Theatre and Dance,”Dances for the Soul-Experiencing Freedom Then and Now” by the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 
ASU School of Music, Holly Walton, piano, Broyhill Music Center, 6 p.m.; Guitar Fest, Opera Theatre, Broyhill Music Center, 8 p.m., $. 

April 1 ... 
ASU Baseball at Furman (2), noon. 
ASU Theatre and Dance,”Dances for the Soul-Experiencing Freedom Then and Now” by the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 
ASU Lacrosse at Camp Lejuene Lacrosse Tournament 

April 2 ... 
ASU Baseball at Furman, 1 p.m. 
ASU Lacrosse at Camp Lejuene Lacrosse Tournament 

April 3... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 4... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Performing Arts Series, Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, Farthing Auditorium,  8 p.m., $6/$12/$15. 

April 5... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, Student One-Acts, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 6... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, Student One-Acts, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 7... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Forum Lecture Series, Dorothy Allison, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Free. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, Student One-Acts, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 8... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Visiting Artist Series Lecture, Joyce Scott & Elizabeth Scott, Broyhill Inn & Conference Center, 2-3 p.m., Free. 
ASU Baseball vs. Davidson (2), noon. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, Student One-Acts, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 9... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. Davidson, 1 p.m. 

April 10... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 11... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. Elon, 3 p.m. 

April 12... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Forum Lecture Series, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m., Free. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “The Miser” by Moliere, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 13 ... 
ASU Baseball at UNC Asheville, 3 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Tennis vs. UNC Asheville 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “The Miser” by Moliere, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 14... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Reception 5-8 p.m. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “The Miser” by Moliere, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 15... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, 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. 
 
 

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. 

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. 
 

What is the Women’s Center? 
The Women’s Center in Plemmons Student Union is a student organization staffed by student volunteers, faculty and staff of both genders. It offers support and information for members of the ASU community. The center offers programs relating to different women’s issues and topics, as well as support and assistance in program planning by any person or group. Anyone can volunteer to help staff the center, as long as they amke a commitment to and hold interest in issues concerning women. The center is located in the Nolichucky River Room on the first floor of the student union. Hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday. 
 

Want to be a newspaper person? 
Would you like to learn about newspapers? Want to be a journalists? Are you interested in what’s happening at ASU? If your are, then you might want to work for The Appalachian, the student newspaper at Appalachian State University. Student Publications is accepting applications for student journalists, sales representatives, production people for the 2000 fall and 2001 spring semesters. Pick up an application in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 2nd floor, student union, or call 262-6252. 

Fluency support group to meet 
The next meeting of the Boone Chapter of the National Stuttering Association's Fluency Support Group will be on MARCH 28, 2000 at 6:30p.m. in room 123 in Edwin Duncan Hall on the campus of Appalachian State University. 

The group is open to anyone, regardless of age, who stutters. The purpose of the group is to provide anyone who is experiencing a fluency disorder with intervention, support, and a chance to interact with and meet those who have similar concerns. There is no charge for participation in the group. 

If you would like additional information about this group or would like to sign  up to attend, please contact Cathy Davis at (828)262-3092 or e-mail at daviscn@appstate.edu. 
 
 

Want to help freshmen, earn credits? 
The Freshman Seminar office is currently accepting applications for fall 2000 Peer Leaders. Freshman Seminar Peer Leaders assist in a section of Freshman Seminar and enroll in US 3530, Peer Leader Seminar for 3 semester hours of credit with Computing, Speaking, and Cross-Disciplinary designators. US 3530 will meet every other Wednesday from 5 until 6:15 p.m. All Peer Leaders must have a 3.0 GPA, a record of campus involvement, and attend a two-day training workshop April 7-8. Call 262-2028 or stop by the Freshman Seminar office in 30 Whitener Hall to pick up an application. Deadline for returning applications is April 3. 
 

Spring health fair scheduled 
Have you always wanted to find out what a massage is like, but never had the time or money? What about the new fruit smoothies that are so popular? Just how healthy are they? How can you eat healthy on campus? You can learn more about these topices and many others at the annual spring health fair, Healthy Lifestyle for a New Millenium, on Wednesday, April 5, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., in the Grandfather Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. The health fair is sponsored for students by students, and the ASU Student Wellness Center. For more information call 262-3148. 
 

Banff Film Festival March 30, 31 
Once again, the “Best of the Festival” will be back in Boone on Thursday and Friday, March 30-31. The festivbal screens the world’s best films on mountain adverture, culture and the environment. Both shows take place in IG Greer Auditorium on the Appalachian State University campus. The films begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and different films will be shown each evening. The festival received 138 entries for the competition representing 22 countries. A pre-selection committee selected 37 finalist films from these entries which were then judged by an international jury. The best of these films will be in town to inspire, whether you are an experienced mountaineer or armchair adventurer. Each film uncovers the personal side of Mother Nature and how living and playing in the midst of her mountain regions puts a different spin on life. Take in a little mountain magic with ASU’s Outdoor Programs and Footsloggers, sponsors of this year’s showing. For more information about the films, or ticket information, contact ASU Outdoor Programs at 262-2475, or Footsloggers at 262-5111. Tickets are on sale now at Footsloggers in downtown Boone and on the ASU campus at Outdoor Programs. 

Nutrition consultations available 
The ASU Student Wellness Center offers nutrition information to students.  Jessica Thackray, R.D., can discuss your eating habits and ways to improve your nutritional status.  Call the Student Wellness Center for an appointment (262-3148). 

Do something about campus violence? 
The Appalachian RAAVe Team, Raise Awareness Against Violence, comprised of students, faculty and staff volunteers, will meet at noon, April 13, in the ASU Counseling Center classroom to discuss violence on campus and to begin planning for programming. For more information contact Susan Jones at 262-3180. 

Student Judicial Board seeks members 
The Office of Student Judicial Affairs seeks students for the 2000-2001Student Judicial Board. Applicants must be in good standing with the University and must have a minimum GPA of 2.25. If you are interested, drop by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs, 2nd floor, Plemmons Student Union, to pick up an application. Deadline for application is March 31. 

Pope Joan’ to be presented in April 
Appalachian State University’s Women’s Studies and Black Sheep Theatre present “Pope Joan: The Hiss of the Snake” on Thursday, April 6, and Saturday, April 8, at 8 p.m. at Rafters Grill and Bar at 277 Howard Street. For more information, call 264-5722 or 262-2322. 

British historian to speak at ASU 
British historian, Dr. Peter Catterall will speak on March 30, in Whitener Hall 104 at 4 p.m.  His speach is entitled "Disunited Kingdom?  Britain at the Millennium." Catterall is a Fulbright-Robertson visiting professor of British history at Westminster College, Fulton, Mo., for the year 1999-2000.  He has been director of the Institute of Contemporary British History in London since 1989 and he also lectures in history at Queen Mary & Westfield College, London, and in British public policy at the London School of Economics.  He co-edits the journals Contemporary British History and National Identities and has written or edited numerous books, including the 
prize-winning British History 1945-1987:  An Annotated Bibliography (1991), (edited with Sean McDougal) The Northern Ireland Question in British Politics (1996), and most recently edited Reforming the Constitution:  Debates in 20th Century Britain (forthcoming).  Currently he is completing research on the history and operation of the British Cabinet. 

Student elections underway this week 
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Appalachian State University is holding student body elections for the 2000-2001 SGA President and Vice President through Friday this week. Students may vote online by going to www.appstate.edu, the university’s website, or Campus Pipeline. 

Grad students needed for study halls 
The Learning Assistance Program is seeking graduate students for 10-hour assistantship positions as Study Hall leaders. Qualified leaders are mentors and role models for first-year students. In addition, patience and excellent verbal communication and listening skills are required. Leading a group involves assisting students with study skills and time management, monitoring study behaviors and challenging students to strive for a better future through academic success. The assistantship is paid and leaders gain an enormous amount of experience working with people on an individual and on a group basis. If you are interested in a leader position, contact the Study Hall Coordinator, Rhonda Peterson, at 262-2291, or at petrsnrv@appstate.edu. 

Talented youth program needs students 
The Center for Talented Youth seeks college students who have the interest, enthusiams, and skills to be resident assistants. CTY offers programs in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. Starting salary is $1,000 per three-week session, plus room and board. To get more information about the program, interested candidates should visit the CTY web site at http://www.jhu.edu/gifted. Questions should be emailed to academic@jhu.edu. 

Students needed for Leadership Team 
The Leadership Team is a trained group of student leaders who consult with clubs and organizations to increase the organization’s effectiveness. Leadership Team is responsible for: presenting club and organization-requested workshops, retreats, meetings, and classes; planing and implementing the fall Club Leadership Conference with Club Council; intervention and assessment of club and organization leadership practices and the development of appropriate programs to enhance strengths and alleviate weaknesses; and other appropriate leadership initiatives. Sophomores, juniors or seniors who feel they meet the above requirements and can enhance Leadership Team’s presence at Appalachian State University can pick up an application in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 219 Plemmons Student Union. Applications are due by 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Interviews will take place on April 5 and 6. If you have questions, call Dr. Jim Street at 262-2652. 

Summer leadership opportunity available 
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership announces an exceptional student leadership opportunity:  serving as a student assistant for the Trailhead Academies, a summer leadership conference for incoming Appalachian students. 

Dates for the academies are: Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18 (co-ed academy); and Thursday, June 22, to Sunday, June 25 (women’s academy). 

Each Academy will host 16 incoming freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential.  These students will participate in four days of leadership development activities, focusing on a model of leadership called the Social Change Model, which emphasizes community, civility, and personal accountability.  There will also be teambuilding activities, including a hike and a group interaction course experience. 

Student assistants will be undergraduate student leaders interested in positively affecting the college experience of incoming students. Compensation is a $100 stipend which will be given to each of four student assistant, in addition to housing and meals. 

For more information and an application, contact Lee Williams in CSIL at 262-6252 or email, lee@sister.com. Applications due April 10 in CSIL. 
 
 
 

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