Appalachian News

Classes cancelled for undergrads    

Annual walk for awareness set for Sept. 7   

Teaching excellence reception slated 

App House 

Counseling and Psychological services

Equity office available to ASU Community

Brown-bag discussions on teaching planned   

Fitness testing available   

University Recreation schedules events  

Computer-Based Testing Center available

Leadership 101 begins Sept. 21

Convocation arrangements completed
 

Aug. 31 … 
ASU Field Hockey, scrimmage with Virginia Tech, 3 p.m. 

September 

Sept. 1 … 
International Film Festival, “Il Postino,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at East Carolina, 3 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at High Point, 3:30 p.m. 

Sept. 4 … 
Mountaineer Football, at Auburn, 6 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Louisville, noon 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Campbell, 7:45 p.m. 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, Appalachian Invitational 

Sept. 5 … 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. St. Louis, 2 p.m. 

Sept. 6 … 
Labor Day Holiday 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Miami (Ohio), 11 a.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Liberty, 4 p.m. 

Sept. 7 … 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Wake Forest, 7:30 p.m. 
10th Annual Walk for Awareness, gather on Sanford Mall near Sanford Hall, 9 p.m. 

Sept. 8 … 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at Virginia, 7 p.m. 
Watkins/Barber Family Oral Histories, Calloway Peak Room, Plemmons Student Union, sponsored by office of Multicultural Student Development, 7 p.m. 
“Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 9 … 
Convocation/Assessment Day 
North Carolina Poet Laureate Fred Chappel (Brighten the Corner Where You Are; Midquest: A Poem; The Fred Chappell Reader) with N.C. Arts Council Poetry Fellows Kerry Van Every and Louise Kennelly: Visiting Writers Series, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Unlimited Potential Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 
Theatre & Dance, “Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 10 … 
ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. UNC Wilmington, 8 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Unlimited Potential Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 
Theatre & Dance, “Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 11 … 
Mountaineer Football, Hall of Fame Day, ASU vs. Eastern Kentucky, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 7 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. American at Winston-Salem, 3:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Unlimited Potential Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 
Theatre & Dance, “Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 12 … 
ASU Field Hockey, at Davidson, 4 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. High Point, 3:30 p.m 
ASU Women’s Golf, Unlimited Potential Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 
Theatre & Dance, “Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 13 … 
Theatre & Dance, “Hisself” by Romulus Linney, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 14 … 
Diversity Series, Multicultural Student Organizations, Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 

Sept. 15 … 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at Clemson, 7 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Elon, 4 p.m. 

Sept. 16 … 
Fiction Writer Lee Smith, featured novelist of the 1999 Summer Reading Program (Oral History, News of the Spirit, Saving Grace, Fair and Tender Ladies); Visiting Writers Series, Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union 7:30 p.m.; Reception hosted by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the University Library and Fiction Workshop: Crafting First Pages; Roan Mountain Room, Plemmons Student Union, 3-4 p.m. 

Sept. 17 … 
ASU Field Hockey, at Duke, 7 p.m. 
Theatre & Dance, Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, “The Tolstoy Story Play,” by V. Glasgow Koste, Greer Arena Theare, 7 p.m. 

Sept. 18 … 
ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. Winthrop, 2:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Middle Tennessee State, noon 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, at Virginia Tech Invitational 
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, “The Tolstoy Story Play, by V. Glasgow Koste, Greer Arena Theatre, 2 p.m. 

Sept. 19 … 

Reception for the Visiting Writers Series, Gideon Ridge Inn, Blowing Rock, 2-4 p.m. Call 262-2871 to receive an invitation. 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Ohio, 11 a.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, “The Tolstoy Story Play,” by V. Glasgow Koste, Greer Arena Theatre, 2 p.m. 

Sept. 20 … 

ASU Women’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 
Synergy with Others: Cultural Diversity on Campus-SST Communications, I.G. Greer Theater, 7 p.m., sponsored by office of Multicultural Student Development. 

Sept. 21 … 

ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Davidson, 8 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 

Sept. 22 … 

International Film Festival, “La chasse aux papillions,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, at Catawba, 4:30 p.m. 
Theatre & Dance, “The Good Doctor,” by Neil Simon, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 23 … 
Young Adult Novelist Sue Ellen Bridgers (Keeping Christina, All We Know of Heaven, Permanent Connections, Home Before Dark); Visiting Writers Series, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 
Theatre & Dance, “The Good Doctor,” by Neil Simon, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 24 … 
University Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Rosen Concert Hall, Free, 8 p.m. 
Theatre & Dance, “The Good Doctor,” by Neil Simon, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 25 … 
Mountaineer Football, at The Citadel, 7 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, at Davis & Elkins, 11 a.m. 
Theatre & Dance, “The Good Doctor,” by Neil Simon, Greer Arena Theatre, 8 p.m 

Sept. 26 … 
ASU Men’s Golf, Liberty Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Sept. 27 … 
ASU Men’s Golf, Liberty Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Sept. 28 … 
ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. Wofford, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at UT Chattanooga, 4:30 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, Liberty Invitational, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Sept. 29 … 
Theatre & Dance, “Bus Stop,” by William Inge, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m. 

Sept. 30 … 
Fiction Writer John Holman (Squabble and Other Stories, Luminous Mysteries); Visiting Writers Series, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at UNC Asheville, 4 p.m. 
Theatre & Dance, “Bus Stop,” by William Inge, Valborg Theatre, 8 p.m.  

October 

Oct. 1 … 

Fiction Workshop: From Character to Story; Calloway Peak Room, Plemmons Student Union, 10-11:30 a.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at UNC Greensboro, 4:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Penn State Invitational, State College, Pa. 

Oct. 2 … 

Mountaineer Football, Homecoming, ASU vs. East Tennessee State, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 2 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at Virginia Military Institute, 1 p.m. 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, Appalachian Open 
ASU Women’s Golf, Penn State Invitational, State College, Pa. 

Oct. 3 … 

ASU Men’s Golf, UT Chattanooga Invitational, Chattanooga, Tenn. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Penn State Invitational, State College, Pa. 

Oct. 4 … 

The Morgan Lecture Series presents scientist and science-in-fiction author Dr. Carl Djerassi (Cantor's Dilemma, The Bourbaki Gambit, The Pill, Pygmy Chimps and Degas' Horse), Science Talk: "Noble Science and Nobel Lust," at 4 p.m. in Room 279, Rankin Science Building; Contemporary Issues Lecture: "A Pill for Men--But Which Pill?", Farthing Auditorium, 8 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, UT Chattanooga Invitational, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Oct. 5 … 

ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. East Tennessee State, 7 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, UT Chattanooga Invitational, Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Oct. 6 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, at North Carolina State, 3:30 p.m. 

Oct. 7 … 

Oct. 8 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer ASU vs. Mercer, 7:30 p.m. 

Oct. 9 … 

Mountaineer Football, at Furman, 2 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Dartmouth at Winston-Salem, 1 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Tennessee-Martin, 3 p.m. 

Oct. 10 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Morehead State, noon 
ASU Women’s Golf, College of Charleston Invitational, Charleston, S.C. 

Oct. 11 … 

ASU Women’s Golf, College of Charleston Invitational, Charleston, S.C. 

Oct. 12 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. Furman, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, College of Charleston Invitational, Charleston, S.C. 
Diversity Series, Differences in Rural and Urban Living, Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 

Oct. 13 … 

Oct. 14 … 

Writing the High Country: A Panel of Authors (Marian Coe, John Idol, Donald Secreast, John Foster West, Moderator: Tom McGowan), Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. Community Sponsors: Mildred Luckhardt and Robert Moren. 
ASU Field Hockey, at Radford, 4 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Wofford, 7 p.m. 

Oct. 15 … 

ASU Field Hockey, at James Madison, 6 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at Davidson, 7 p.m. 

Oct. 16 … 

Mountaineer Football, ASU vs. Georgia Southern, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 12:30 p.m. 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, at N.C. Championships in Charlotte 

Oct. 17 … 

ASU Field Hockey, at Richmond, noon 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. College of Charleston, 2 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 

Oct. 18 … 

ASU Men’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 

Oct. 19 … 

International Film Festival, “Tamporo,” Calloway Peak Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. The Citadel, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, Radford Invitational, Radford, Va. 

Oct. 20 … 

Last day to drop a class; last day to withdraw without academic penalty. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, at Furman, 4:30 p.m. 

Oct. 21 … 

Fall Break 

Oct. 22 … 

Fall Break 

Oct. 23 … 

Mountaineer Football, at Wofford, 1:30 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Virginia Commonwealth, 1 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at College of Charleston, 7 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Tennessee Tech, 1 p.m. 

Oct. 24 … 

ASU Field Hockey, ASU vs. Virginia at Winston-Salem, noon 
ASU Men’s Golf, Gardner-Webb Invitational, Shelby 

Oct. 25 … 

ASU Men’s Golf, Gardner-Webb Invitational, Shelby 

Oct. 26 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, ASU vs. UNC Greensboro, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Golf, Gardner-Webb Invitational, Shelby 

Oct. 27 … 

ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. 

Oct. 28 … 

ASU Women’s Golf, Furman Invitational, Greenville, S.C. 

Oct. 29 … 

Entry deadline for John Foster West and Marian Coe Scholarships in Creative Writing, Noon, Department of English, Sanford Hall. 
ASU Field Hockey, Deep South Tournament at Salisbury 
ASU Women’s Soccer, ASU vs. Western Carolina, 7:30 p.m. 
ASU Women’s Golf, Furman Invitational, Greenville, S.C. 
Family Weekend 

Oct. 30 … 

Mountaineer Football, Family Day, ASU vs. UT Chattanooga, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 2 p.m. 
ASU Field Hockey, Deep South Tournament at Salisbury 
ASU Men’s Soccer, at Campbell, 7 p.m. 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, at Southern Conference Championships 
ASU Women’s Golf, Furman Invitational, Greenville, S.C. 
Family Weekend 

Oct. 31 … 

ASU Field Hockey, Deep South Tournament at Salisbury 
ASU Men’s Golf, Davidson Invitational, Charlotte 
ASU Women’s Golf, Furman Invitational, Greenville, S.C. 
Family Weekend 

November 

Nov. 1 … 

ASU Men’s Golf, Davidson Invitational, Charlotte 

Nov. 2 … 

ASU Women’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Greensboro 
ASU Men’s Golf, Davidson Invitational, Charlotte 

Nov. 3 … 

Novelist James W. Hall (Body Language, Red Sky at Night, Bones of Coral, Hard Aground), Watauga County Library Meeting Room, 140 Queen Street, Boone, 7 p.m. Reception hosted by The Friends of the Watauga County Public Library. 
International Film Festival, “The Joy Luck Club,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 

Nov. 4 … 

Nov. 5 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Charleston, S.C. 

Nov. 6 … 

Mountaineer Football, at Virginia Military Institute, 1 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Charleston, S.C. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Greensboro 

Nov. 7 … 

ASU Men’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Charleston, S.C. 
ASU Women’s Soccer, Southern Conference Tournament at Greensboro 

Nov. 8 … 

Nov. 9 … 

Diversity Series, African American men and Their Self Image, Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 

Nov. 10 … 

Novelist Carolyn Chute (The Beans of Egypt, Maine; Letourneau's Used Auto Parts; Merry Men; Snow Man) Visiting Writers Series, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 

Nov. 11 … 

Nov. 12 … 

Nov. 13 … 

Mountaineer Football, ASU vs. Western Carolina, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 1 p.m. 
ASU Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, at NCAA Southeast Region, Greenville, S.C. 

Nov. 14 … 

Nov. 15 … 

Nov. 16 … 

Nov. 17 … 

Nov. 18 … 

Poet Charles Wright (Appalachia, Black Zodiac, Country Music, Chickamauga, The World of 10,000 
Things), Visiting Writers Series, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 

Nov. 19 … 

Nov. 20 … 

Mountaineer Football, at Liberty, 1:30 p.m. 

Nov. 21 … 

ASU Wrestling, Mountaineer Open, All Day 

Nov. 22 … 

Nov. 23 … 

Nov. 24 … 

Thanksgiving Holiday for students. Is a work day for all ASU employees. 

Nov. 25 … 

Thanksgiving Holiday for students, faculty, staff. 

Nov. 26 … 

Thanksgiving Holiday for students, faculty, staff. 

Nov. 27 … 

ASU Wrestling, at Carolina Open, All Day 

Nov. 28 … 

Nov. 29 … 

Nov. 30 … 

Diversity Series, GLBT is NOT a New Sandwich at McDonald’s, Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 

December 

Dec. 1 … 

International Film Festival, “Jenseits der Stille,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 

Dec. 2 … 

Kwanzaa Celebration and Feast, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the office of Multicultural Student Development. 

Dec. 3 … 

Dec. 4 … 

Dec. 5 … 

Dec. 6 … 

ASU Wrestling, ASU vs. Kent State, 1 p.m. 

Dec. 7 … 

Dec. 8 … 

Last day of classes 

Dec. 9 … 

Reading Day 

Dec. 10 … 

Final examination period 

Dec. 11 … 

Final examination period 

Dec. 12 … 

No final examinations 

Dec. 13 … 

Final examination period 

Dec. 14 … 

Final examination period 

Dec. 15 … 

Final examination period 

Dec. 16 … 

Faculty grading period 

Dec. 17 … 

Final grades due 

Dec. 18 … 

Commencement ceremonies 
ASU Wrestling, at Buffalo Duals, All Day 
 
 
 
 

April 28 … 

Honors Day 
 

Brown-bag discussions on teaching planned
The University Teaching Enhancement Committee will sponsor two brown-bag lunch discussions on “sticky” issues that come up when teaching. At each session drama students will enact a “trigger skit,” which raises one of these issues, and a faculty member will lead the discussion, seeking input on ways in which faculty might respons. Drinks and dessert will be provided, bring your lunch. Discussions scheduled are: Sept. 22, 12-12:50 p.m., Calloway Peak Room, Plemmons Student Union, “Beth’s Midterm”; and Sept. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Roan Mountain Room, Plemmons Student Union, “Extra Credit.” Contact Rodney Duke, Department of Philosophy and Religion, 262-3091, or email dukerk@appstate.edu if you plan to attend.

Fitness testing available
The Human Performance Laboratory, Room 207, Varsity Gym, in the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, will provide ASU faculty and staff, and individuals from the community, with low-cost, research-level quality tests. The test available are: EKG-treadmill test with measurement of oxygen consumption (VO2max, the best test for heart and lung fitness), cost $50; Resting metabolic rate (a measurement of how many calories are expended per day when resting, with a comparison to expected levels to determine if the metabolism is high or low), cost $20; Underwater or skinfold body tests (a determination of body fat and ideal body weight), cost $10. All tests will be conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m. in the ASU Human Performance Lab. Call 262-3142 for an appointment, or email Dr. David Nieman at niemandc@appstate.edu.

Computer-Based Testing Center available
Do you need to take the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or PRAXIS-I this fall? Test at your convenience at Appalachian’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Center. If you would like jto schedule a time to test, call the CBT Center on campus at 262-6801. Avantages include flexible scheduling and immediate scoring with official scores in two to three weeks.

The CBT Center is located on the second floor of the Annas Student Support Building (the Post Office). Stop by if you have questions concerning specific tests or testing windows or visit the CBT Center web site at www.appstate.cbt.edu. Testing hours this fall are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional evening hours on Monday and Tuesday are until 7:30 p.m.

Annual Walk for Awareness set for Sept. 7
On Sept. 7 Appalachian State University will honor Jeni Gray, a staff writer for the university who was abducted and murdered, with its 10th Annual Walk for Awareness through the campus and downtown Boone.

Gray was abducted Sept. 24, 1989, while walking through the campus and downtown Boone. She earned her degree from Appalachian in 1984, and had worked for The Mount Airy News and the Watauga Democrat before joining the News Bureau staff in 1987. 

This year’s observance begins at 9 p.m. near the steps of Sanford Hall. Those gathered for the event will hear speeches, then walk together silently through the campus and downtown Boone to the Jones House Community Center.  The Walk for Awareness is open to participation by anyone from Watauga County and the Appalachian communities. The walk through the campus and downtown area was established as a memorial to Gray and to serve as a reminder of the need for personal safety. The walk has since evolved to include an awareness of violence against women, men, children and the elderly.

Do you need a job?
The Community Action Program needs you if you need a job. Work from midnight until 5 a.m. and earn $5.75 to $6.50 per hour.  To apply, come to John E. Thomas Hall, Suite 333, or phone 262-2162.
 

Counseling & Psychological Services
The Counseling & Psychological Services Center groups are designed to provide growth and healing experiences for students who want to resolve specific concerns as well as those who have the more general desire to enhance the quality of their interpersonal relations and feel better about themselves.

Below are brief descriptions of the groups that will be offered at the center this fall.  Groups meet weekly (starting as early in the semester as possible to allow for a sufficient number of sessions for each unique group to develop) and are generally limited to 6-8 people.  Interested students can contact the Counseling Center (262-3180) to arrange a meeting with the group leader, or gather information on the phone.

Understanding Self and Others (USO) Two group times: Tuesday, 3:30 ­ 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 4 ­ 5:30 p.m.
Members explore patterns of relating to self and others with the aim of developing greater understanding and acceptance of themselves and others.  Presenting issues vary widely from depression, anxiety, dissatisfaction relationship patterns, issues of family conflict or abuse, etc.  Students who want to resolve specific concerns as well as those seeking personal growth are welcome.

Understanding Self and Others ­ For Women: Monday, 4 ­ 5:30 p.m.
Same as the above, for those who want the support of an all female group.

Dream On: Thursday, 3:30 ­ 5:30 p.m.
This group is designed to help understanding yourself better and solve personal problems by exploring your own and others’ dreams.  Your dreams are related to your past, your waking life, and your personality.  Tap into their potential as a valuable resource for self-growth and making positive changes in your life.

Family, Addictions and You: Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Support for students affected by a family member or partner’s alcohol or drug addiction. This will be an open discussion group addressing such topics as family enabling, survival roles, self-care, substance abuse, etc. Meetings will be held in the Wellness Center. Call 262-3148 to register and set up an initial interview with the group leader, Dale Kirkley.

Attention Deficit Disorder Support: Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
This group is for students diagnosed with ADD. Issues to be explored may include strategies for coping with ADD in class and in relationships, medication problems, study, organizational strategies, and staying on track.

Therapeutic Weekend for Self Enhancement: Friday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m.­Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
This group is similar to the USO groups, conducted in a 21-hour format, Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday.  In this “island in time,” intensive therapeutic experiences become possible for those who are committed to enhancing knowledge, understanding and acceptance of self, improving styles of relating to self and others, and overcoming problems or blocks that limit personal potential.

Positive Body Image Support Group: Wednesday, 7 ­ 8:30 p.m. at Cannon Residence Hall—Office
Negative body image attitudes abound in today’s world and get supported in many subtle and not so subtle ways.   This group will focus on developing Positive Body Image.  Learn how to give and receive support for having healthy attitudes about our bodies and ourselves.  And this is not just for women with eating disorders; it’s for anyone who finds themselves getting caught up in negative attitudes!

Accepting Self ­ Body and All: Thursday, 3:30 - 5 p.m. 
This group is for students with concerns about their body image and negative feelings about self.  Individuals who are engaging in or recovering from bulimia or anorexia are welcome.  The group will include information, education, support, and counseling activities that address eating disorders, negative body image, and low self esteem.

For more information, contact Tom Stanger at The Counseling and Psychological Services Center, or call 262-3180

Equity Office available to ASU community
Appalachian State University has a tradition of fostering equal opportunities for its students, faculty, and staff, and is committed to providing an atmosphere free of harassment and discrimination. 

Although many on-campus organizations advocate for specific groups, the Equity Office is committed to providing all members of the Appalachian community with a neutral and completely confidential starting place for obtaining information or advice about equity and discrimination issues. 

The Equity Office provides assistance with concerns and complaints related to hostile learning and working environments and discrimination issues, conflict resolution and referrals; offers regularly updated reference materials about equity and diversity issues; produces a newsleter each semester; and offers informative programming and in-service training on issues relating to equity and diversity.

 Learn more about the Equity Office by visiting its website at www.equity.appstate.edu. The Equity Office is located at 123 I.G. Greer, and the telephone number is 262-2144.

Club Presidents meeting Sept. 8
Attention club presidents. There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Linville Falls room of the Plemmons Student Union. Each registered organization must have a representative at this meeting. If you plan on starting a new organization, attend this meeting for important information you will need for your group. Questions? Call  262-6252, or see Lee in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership.

Leadership Teams seeks applicants
Sophomores, juniors or seniors who feel they meet the are invited to apply for membership in Leadership Team, a trained group of student leaders who consult with clubs and organizations to increase organizational effectiveness.

The minimum requirements for team membership include: commitment to personal and organizational leadership development; appropriate presentation experience; appropriate campus or community leadership experience; and time to commit to training, consultations and presentations.

Leadership Team is responsible for: presenting club and organization-requested workshops, retreats, meetings and classes; planning 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; other appropriate leadership initiatives.

Applications may be picked up in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 219 Plemmons Student Union. Deadline for application is noon on Friday, Sept. 3.  Interviews will take place Sept. 6-10. For more information, call 262-6252.

University Recreation schedules events
University Recreation has announced the schedule for its program areas. Entry deadlines for Intramural Sports are:

Flag Football      Aug. 31
Soccer/Horseshoes     Sept. 7
Track Meet/Bowling     Sept. 14
Punt, Pass & Kick/Golf     Sept. 21
Volleyball, Weekend Ultimate    Sept. 28
Team Handball      Oct. 5
Weekend Kickball      Oct. 12
Pickleball, Racquetball MD     Oct. 19
1 on 1, Co-Rec 2 on 2 Basketball    Oct. 26
Fitness Challenge     Nov. 2
9 Ball & Darts Tournament     Nov. 9
Schick Super Hoop     Nov. 23

Official clinics are scheduled for:

Sept. 7  7-9 p.m.  Soccer  Broome-Kirk Gym
Sept. 9  7-9 p.m.  Soccer  Broome-Kirk Gym
Sept. 28  7-9 p.m.  Volleyball Broome-Kirk Gym
Sept. 30  7-9 p.m.  Volleyball Broome-Kirk Gym
Oct. 5  7-9 p.m.  Team Handball Broome-Kirk Gym
Oct. 7  7-9 p.m.  Team Handball Broome-Kirk Gym

For more information on Intramural Sports, call 262-2100.

Other recreational opportunities and times available are:

Quinn Center (262-3035)

Monday-Thursday    6 a.m.-Midnight
Friday      6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday     10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday      2 p.m.-10 p.m.

Life Fitness Centre (262-8301

Monday & Wednesday    7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday    6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday      7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday     10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday      2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Pool Hours (Lap Swim)

Monday-Friday     noon-1 p.m.
Monday-Thursday    4-5:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday     2-4 p.m.

Pool Hours (Free Swim)

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday   7-9 p.m.
Wednesday     5:30-7:30 p.m
Saturday & Sunday    4-5:30 p.m.

Aerobics Schedule (Quinn Center)

Monday   noon-1 p.m. Instructor’s Choice
   4:15-4:45 p.m. Abs
   5-6 p.m.  Sports Conditioning
   6:15-7:15 p.m. Thighs, Butt & Gutts
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Step, Slide & Muscle
   8:45-9:45 p.m. Funk

Tuesday   11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Instructor’s Choice
   4:15-5:15 p.m. Box Aerobics
   5:30-6 p.m. Abs
   6:15-7:15 p.m. Step
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Conditioning
   8:45-9:45 p.m. Circuit

Wednesday  noon-1 pm. Instructor’s Choice
   4:15-4:45 p.m. Abs
   5-6 p.m.  Tae Box
   6:15-7:15 p.m. Step,Slide & Muscle
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Hi/Low
   4:15-5:15 p.m. Interval

Thursday  11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Instructor’s Choice
   5:30-6 p.m. Abs
   6:15-7:15 p.m. Tae Box
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Conditioning

Friday   noon-1 p.m. Instructor’s Choice
   5:30-6:45 p.m. Power Blast

Saturday  noon-1 p.m. Circuit

Sunday   6:30-7:30 p.m. Tae Box
   7:45-9 p.m. Power Blast

Aerobics Schedule (Life Fitness Centre)

Monday   3:45-4:45 p.m Step
   5-6 p.m.  30/30 Conditioning
   6:15-7:30 p.m. Yoga
   7:45-8:45 p.m. Box Aerobics

Tuesday   6:30-7:30 a.m. AM Aerobics
   3:45-4:15 p.m. Abs
   4:30-5:30 p.m. Circuit
   5:45-7:15 p.m. Yoga
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Hi/Low

Wednesday  3:45-4:45 p.m. Interval
   5-6 p.m.  Step
   6:15-6:45 p.m. Abs
   7-8:30 p.m. Karate

Thursday  6:30-7:30 a.m. AM Aerobics
   3:45-4:45 p.m. Abs
   5-6 p.m.  Step, Slide & Muscle
   6:15-7:15 p.m. Thighs, Butt & Gutts
   7:30-8:30 p.m. Funk
   8:45-9:45 p.m. Karate

Outdoor Programs (262-4077)

Sept. 1, 8 & 15  Kayak Roll Clinics Broome-Kirk pool
Oct. 6, 13 & 27
Nov. 3, 10 & 17  
Sept. 11 & 12, 18 & 19 White Water Rafting French Broad River
Oct. 10 & 16
Sept. 18   Day Hike at Roan Highland Area
Sept. 19 & cot. 16  Rock Climbing at Hounds Ears
Sept. 24-26  Whitewater Kayaking Expedition
Sept. 25 & Nov. 14 Rock Climbing in Abingdon, Va.
Oct. 1-3   Sea Kayaking Expedition
Oct. 2   Hounds Ears Bouldering Competition
Oct. 3   Day Hike to Mount Rogers
Oct. 8-10  Backpacking Expedition in WNC
Oct. 9 & 17  Canoeing on the New River
Oct. 17   Rock Climbing at Little Lost Cove
Oct. 21-24  Fall Brreak Sea Kayaking Expedition
Oct. 29-30  Table Rock Multi-Pitch Climb
Oct. 31   Day Hike to Grandfather Mountain
Nov. 6 & 14  Caving at Grindstaff Cave
Nov. 7 & 20  Caving at Robert’s Cave
Nov. 13 & 21  Caving at Worley’s Cave

If you have any questions or comments you can contact University Recreation Hotline at 262-UREC; or check out the web  site at http://www.urerc.appstate.edu.

Classes cancelled for undergrads
All classes will be cancelled until 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 to allow students to attend Convocation activities. Undergraduate classes will also be cancelled until 5 p.m. on Sept. 9 for Fall Focus Day, when assessment tests will be administered to freshmen. Afternoon graduate-level classes will be held, and all evening classes will be held starting at or after 5 p.m.

Leadership 101 begins Sept. 21
Leadership 101 is a series of workshops designed to provide club and organization members with the basics for making the organization more effective and making workshop paraticipants better leaders.

Students are welcome to participate in the entire series or just the workshops that are of interest. Every student who attends at least eight of the 12 workshops will receive special recognition.

Fall Semester workshops will be held in the Calloway Peak Room in Plemmons Student Union. Workshop dates and topics are:

Sept. 21  “How to be an Effective Leader”
Oct. 5  “Goal Setting 101”
Oct. 19  “Teambuilding 101”
Nov. 2  “Meetings 101”
Nov. 16  “Publicity 101”
Nov. 30  “Motivation and Recognition 101”

Spring Semester workshops will be held in the New River Room of Plemmons Student Union. Workshop dates and topics are:

Jan. 25  “Delegation 101”
Feb. 8  “Fundraising 101”
Feb. 22  “Conflict 101”
March 7  “Communication 101”
March 21 “Time Management 101”
April 4  “Burnout 101”

Leadership 101 is an organizational development series sponsored by  the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 219 Plemmons Student Union. If you would like further informaation about Leadership 101, drop by the center Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call 262-6252.

Convocation arrangements completed
William C. Friday, President Emeritus of the University of North Carolina system has agreed to present the major address at Appalachian State University’s 12th annual University Convocation, to be held Thursday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. in Varsity Gymnasium. The event will again begin and end with an academic procession and recession.

This Convocation marks the 100th year of Appalachian’s founding.