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Official University News
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Need
a job try Cap
Lunch
and Learn Series Scheduled
Writing
Center offers assistance
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?
Career
Development Workshop Series
Students
needed for Leadership Team
What
is the Women's Center?
Summer
leadership opportunity available
Looking
for a summer internship?
Cultural
Fair planned by BSA, LINKS
Peer
Career office needs counselors
Faculty
staff breakfast set for April 5
LIbrary
extends hours in experiment
Calendar of Events
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.
April 16...
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.
ASU Baseball at Virginia Military, 1 p.m.
ASU Theatre and Dance, “The Miser” by Moliere, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m.,
Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information.
April 17...
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.
ASU Theatre and Dance, “The Miser” by Moliere, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m.,
Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information.
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 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.
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.
Looking
for a summer internship?
Internships are still available this summer, but not for much longer!
Make an appointment and visit the Career Development Center soon. Call
262-2180 today.
Cultural
Fair planned by BSA, LINKS
The Black Student Association of Appalachian State University and LINKS
will sponsor a cultural fair on Monday, April 17, from 11 a.m. until 4
p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union.
Entertainment includes Salsa dancing, Akido, Greek stepping, and gospel
singing. All students, faculty and staff are invited to experience the
cutural diversity of Appalachian State University.
Peer
Career office needs counselors
Peer Career counselors are undergraduate and graduate students who
staff the Peer Career Center five hours per week and attend weekly staff
meetings. Twenty hours of intensive training in career counseling skills
is provided. If you are interested, applications are available at the Peer
Career Center. Deadline for application is April 10. For more information,
call 262-2029.
Faculty-staff
breakfast set for April 5
The annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfast will be on Wednesday,
April 5, 8-10 a.m., in the Linville Falls Room of the Plemmons Student
Union. The breakfast is sponsored by the Student Government Association
in honor of the recipients of the 1999-2000 Outstanding Teacher Awards.
If you have any questions, please call the Student Government office at
262-6253, or email us at SGA@appstate.edu.
Library
extends hours in experiment
Belk Library at Appalachian State University will extend its hours
on selected nights and during final exams. Hours are:
April-May Extended Hours (Trial)
Sunday-Tuesday (April 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18 ) 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Wednesday-Thursday (April 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20) 7:30 a.m.-midnight
Friday (April 7 and 14) 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday (April 8 and 15) 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Easter Break
Friday (April 21) 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday (April 22-23) Closed
Monday (April 24) Noon-6 p.m.
Tuesday (April 25) Noon-2 a.m.
Sunday-Tuesday (April 30-May 2) 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Wednesday (May 3) 7:30 a.m.-midnight
Reading Day & Exams
Open Thursday (May 4) at 7:30 a.m. Close Saturday (May 6) at
9 p.m.
Open Sunday (May 7) at 12:30 p.m. Close Wednesday
(May 10) at 9 p.m.
Thursday-Friday (May 11-12) 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Extension of library hours does not include extended hours for the Appalachian
Collection, the electronic library lab, the Mac lab, or reference services.
Also, depending on available student assistant coverage, the extended hours
may not include access to newspapers in paper format or to the film/video
collection. However, circulation, reserve and laptop services will be available
during the extended hours.
During the exam period, between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m., the
presentation of a university ID will be required to enter the building.
Also, any patron in the building during those hours may be required to
present an ID in order to remain in the building.
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