Battle of the Bands
The Music and Entertainment Industry Student Associations (MEISA), an organization
that helps students grow professionally through activities and projects
that explore aspects of the music and entertainment industry, will sponsor
a “Battle of the Bands” at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, at Rafter’s
on Howard Street in Boone. Admission is $4.
Department of Housing
Leaving Residence Hall for Spring Semester
If you will be leaving your residence hall assignment at the end of
fall semester for one of the following reasons, you must notify the Department
of Housing, room 319, John E. Thomas Hall, as soon as possible. Avoid charges
by turning it in by November 30.
• Student teaching/internship outside of Watauga County
• Marriage (must provide verification)
• Graduation
• Transfer (must provide copy of acceptance letter)
• Withdrawing
If you do not notify the Department of Housing of your departure, you
will be responsible for spring semester room fees.
Please also schedule a check-out time with your resident assistant.
Forms will be available in your residence hall office daily (9 p.m.
to midnight) and room 319, John E. Thomas Hall (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Please
return the forms to your resident director by November 30 to avoid being
charged for spring semester room fees.
Pre-Spring Room Changes
December 1 & 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you want to make a pre-spring room change, bring all persons affected
by the proposed change to the Housing Office, room 319, John E. Thomas
Hall to sign forms. New and old roommates must be present to sign the forms.
Do not skip classes!
The actual move must take place at the end of the semester when space(s)
become vacant.
Private Room Requests for Spring 1999
Private room request forms for Spring 1999 will be available on November
3 in room 319, John E. Thomas Hall. These are due back to the Housing Office
by 4 p.m., November 24.
Please remember that private rooms are granted only if space is available.
New students entering spring semester will be housed before private room
requests will be considered.
Too Much Free Time?
Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re holding auditions for a student based sketch
comedy troupe. If you’re interested in seeing what this is all about, check
out the auditions on Saturday, November 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in Greer Arena
Theatre. We want ... well, actually, need ... you!
Holiday Auction
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Association of Appalachian
State University presents its annual Holiday Auction on November 19 in
the North Trillium Ballroom of the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.
The auction is open to the public and will begin at 6 p.m. It will feature
such items as Hotel packages, ski trips, golf and restaurant packages,
and gift certificates.
HTMSA holds this auction each year to fund and support various activities
to further educate the Hospitality and Tourism Management students above
their field of interest outside of the classroom setting. Such activities
include providing guest speakers from the industry with lodging and meals,
the purchase of professional journals and newspapers, the funding of student
travel to professional meetings and career fairs, and the organization
of a “Spring Awards Dinner.”
Flu Shots
Flu and pneumonia shots will be given on Friday, October
23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during the Employee Health & Benefits
Fair in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of the Student Union. This is
on a first-come, first-served basis. Flu shots are $8 and pneumonia shots
are $17. State Health Plan will pay 100% of the cost; you need to bring
your insurance card with you to receive your shot. Appalachian District
Health Department will administer the vaccines and file the insurance claim.
Appointments are not being made for this day.
Vaccines will be given by appointment on Friday, October
30, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in 154 Whitener Hall. Cost is the same
as above, and again, Appalachian District Health Department will administer
the vaccines and file the insurance claim. You need to bring your insurance
card.
Call Health Promotion at 262-6314 for an appointment.
1999 Women’s Leadership
Conference
This year’s conference, to be held on February 20, needs
planners for publicity, program, operations, and recruitment. For more
information, call Lee is CSIL (262-6252, e-mail lee@sister.com) or come
to our organizational meeting on Monday, October 19, at 5:00 p.m. in the
New River Room, Plemmons Student Union.
Teaching Award Nominations
The UNC Board of Governors supports annual teaching awards
to honor the best in college teaching. These awards are open to faculty
at ASU through a nomination process. A state-wide award of $7,500 is to
tenured faculty who have taught at least seven years at ASU. Other university-wide
awards of $1,500 and $1,000 are open to all faculty who have taught at
least five years at ASU. The recipients of these awards must have demonstrated
excellence in classroom teaching and must be currently teaching at ASU.
Students, faculty, alumni, and administrators can make nominations by sending
a brief letter of nomination for a faculty member to: Teaching Enhancement
Committee, c/o Dr. Rodney K. Duke, Chair., Dept. of Philosophy and Religion,
or e-mail dukerk@appstate.edu. Nominations must be received by October
30. For further information, see the TEC web page at http://www.appstate.edu/~robinsnmb/tec.html
Spring Break Trip to Israel
The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a spring
semester course which carries three semester hours of credit (P&R 3531—Selected
Topics: Study Tour of Israel). Prior to the trip, the class will meet for
orientation on Israeli culture, local geography, and history of the Holy
Land. The class will travel to Israel February 25 - March 7 and will visit
archaeological and sacred sites throughout Israel (including but not limited
to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Eilat, Tiberias) and journey into
Jordan to visit Petra. Cost for travel, museum, entrance fees, all hotel
and meals is approximately $2,696. Contact Richard Spencer (262-6636, e-mail
spencerra@appstate.edu) or Sandie Gravett (262-2428, e-mail gravettsl@appstate.edu)
for more information about the class or the trip. Deposits are due by November
15, though exceptions may be allowed.
Attention Snowboarders
Anyone who is interested in starting an actively competitive
A.S.U. snowboarding club that will be independent of the ski club, hold
practices, workshops, and will also feature a sponsored snowboard team
to compete locally and regionally, you need to attend an organizational
meeting tonight at 9:15 p.m. in the New River Room in the Student Union.
Come out and make it happen, your support and skills are needed! Boarders
of all levels are welcome. Call Matt or Marc for details at 262-3744.
Therapeutic Weekend
for Self Enhancement
Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, Oct. 25, 5:00 p.m.
This group will be a 20 hour intensive therapeutic experience
for those who are committed to enhancing knowledge and acceptance of self,
improving styles of relating to self and others, and overcoming problems
or blocks that limit personal potential.
For more information, contact the Counseling and Psychological
Services Center at 262-3180.
Pieces of She
Pieces of She is a student conceived and driven show that
is created, performed, directed, and produced entirely by women. The intent
of the show is to celebrate the many contributions women have made to the
arts by providing a forum for women artists to share their work with others.
We are currently seeking submissions of poetry, short dramatic or comedic
scenes, monologues, short stories, and proposals for musical composition
or performance, dance pieces, and visual art (including photography) to
be performed or displayed on stage in Greer Arena Theater on March 11-13,
1999.
To submit, please send a clean copy of written work, or
a proposal outlining your ideas for musical work, dance pieces, or visual
art (include slides, photographs, and prints when appropriate) to: Kelly
Miller, c/o ASU Department of Theater and Dance. All submissions should
include a cover sheet with the artist’s name, and a phone number, address,
or post office box where she may be contacted. The deadline for submissions
is December 1, 1998. Artists whose submissions are selected will be notified
by January 15, 1999. No submission will be returned unless the artist includes
a self-addressed, stamped envelope with her submission. Please contact
Kelly Miller at 265-3767, with any questions concerning the submission
process.
Senator Positions Available
If you are interested in being a Senator in Student Government,
there are three positions available. Winkler, Justice, and Appalachian
Heights Residence Halls all have one position open. Come by the Student
Government office on the second floor of the Student Union, room 213, to
get a petition form.
Who’s Who
Appalachian State University participates each year in the
Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges program that recognizes
students for academic and leadership excellence. Students may nominate
themselves as a part of this program. To be eligible, currently enrolled
undergraduate students must have earned 75 or more semester hours prior
to fall semester, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.
Interested students should go to the office of the Vice
Chancellor for Student Development, 109 B.B. Dougherty Administration Building,
first floor, to pick up a self-nomination form. Deadline for self-nomination
is 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 23.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a planned learning process that
integrates academic study with work experience in a field related to your
academic major. You can put classroom theories into practice by spending
two or more academic terms doing paid work in a professional, career-related
position.
Cooperative Education opportunities are available during
the spring, summer and fall terms. Students who want to participate in
Co-op are required to attend an orientation session. Join us at an orientation
session on:
Thursday, October 22 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All sessions will be held in the Cooperative Education
Office, Room 100, I.G. Greer (phone: 262-4891).
Helmets Required For Bicycling
The Town of Boone’s traffic code (Section 71.11) requires
all persons operating bicycles to observe safety requirements. The regulation
is:
71.11 Bicycle Equipment and Operating Regulations.
(A) Preamble. This section is enacted because:
(1) The major cause of death and permanent disability
in bicycle accidents is head injury; and
(2) Helmets and child carrying devices which meet nationally
recognized standards have been demonstrated to significantly reduce the
number of head injuries; and
(3) Many cyclists do not use the appropriate equipment;
and
(4) Incentives are necessary to encourage bicyclists
to wear helmets.
(B) Regulations
(1) Every person operating a bicycle on a public right-of-way
or on any property open to the public or used by the public for pedestrian
or vehicular purposes shall ride on a permanent and regular attached seat.
(2) Every person operating a bicycle on a public right-of-way
or on any property open to the public or used by the public for pedestrian
or vehicular purposes shall wear a helmet of good fit.
(a) Meeting ANSI Z90.4 standards, or
(b) The Snell Memorial Foundation’s 1984 Standard for
Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, or
(c) ASTM bicycle helmet standards, or
(d) Subsequent amendment(s) to the bicycle helmet standards
described above.
(3) No person operating a bicycle on a public right-of-way
or on any property open to the public or used for pedestrian or vehicular
purposes shall allow anyone four years old or younger, or weighing 40 pounds
or less, to ride as a passenger on the bicycle other than in a seat which
shall adequately retain the passenger in place, and protect the passenger
from the bicycle’s moving parts; or else astride a regular seat of a tandem
bicycle.
(4) No person operating a bicycle on a public right-of-way
or on any property open to the public or used by the public for pedestrian
or vehicular purposes shall allow anyone to ride as a passenger unless
the passenger is wearing a helmet as defined in (B) or else in an enclosed
trailer or other device which meets or exceeds current nationally recognized
standards of design and manufacture for the protection of the passenger’s
head from impacts in an accident without the need for a helmet. Penalty,
see (section) 70.99
Lunch With Uncle Sigmund
The Counseling Center is presenting this semester’s “Lunch
With Uncle Sigmund” on Mondays at 12:00 noon in the New River Room of Plemmons
Student Union. Staff from the Center present information and lead discussions
on psychoeducational topics. Topics and dates for this smester are as follows:
Body Piercing and Tattoos
Pressures to be Perfect
“Why Do So Many People Smoke?”
Stress Management
Why am I Blue and How Can I Change Colors?
Let’s Talk About Sex
Rape Prevention - A Man’s Job |
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7 |
Intramural Sports Schedule
| Activity
Track Meet
Fitness Challenge
9 Ball & Darts Tournament
Shick Super Hoops 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament
|
Entry Deadline
November 3
November 3
November 10
November 24
|
Start Date
November 9
November 11
November 19
December 2
|
Appalachian House
Stay at the Appalachian House in Washington, D.C., located
three blocks behind the Capital. Students, faculty, and staff can
stay for $20 per person per night. Alumni and non-Appalachian persons
can stay for $27 per person per night. Reservations can be made a
year in advance. For reservations or additional information, contact
the Instructional Technology Center at 262-2132.
New Computer-Based Testing
Center
Need to take the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or PRAXIS (Pre-Professional
Skills Test) this fall? Test at your convenience at Appalachian’s new Computer-Based
Testing (CBT) Center!
Students will have the opportunity to schedule computerized
testing by calling the CBT Center here on campus at 262-6801. Advantages
include flexible scheduling and immediate scoring with official scores
in 10-15 days.
The CBT Center is located on the second floor of Annas
Student Services Building (above the post office). The hours are 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. For more
information, call 262-6801.
Counseling Center
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 want to enhance the quality
of their interactions with others and feel better about themselves.
Below are brief descriptions of the groups that will be
offered at the center this fall. Groups meet weekly and are generally
limited to 6-8 people. To arrange to participate in a group or for
more information, contact the Counseling and Psychological Services Center
at 262-3180.
Understanding Self and Others
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5; Wednesday, 4 - 5:30; Thursday, 3:30
- 5
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,
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
Same as the above, for those who want the support of
an all female group.
Attention Deficit Disorder Support Group
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5
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.
Accepting Self - Body and All
Thursday, 3:30 - 5
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.
Gay Male Support Group
Tuesday, 5:30 - 7
This group is an opportunity for male students who are
gay as well as those who are questioning their sexual orientation to come
together. Issues to be explored may include sexuality, relationships,
homophobia, coming out, plus any other areas of interest or concern.
Lesbian Support Group
Wednesday, 12 - 1:30
Similar to the above, for females
A Waist is a Terrible Thing to Mind
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13, Tuesday, 5 - 6:15
This group is offered to students who are struggling
to maintain a healthy weight. Group participants will discuss ways
in which thoughts, feelings, and actions can sabotage attempts to maintain
a healthy weight. The group will meet Wednesdays from 5 until 6:15
p.m. in the Wellness Center (2nd. Floor, Annas Student Services Bldg).
The group will begin September 9 and will run until Fall Break. Call
the Wellness Center at 262-3148 for a screening appointment. Leader:
Kit Olson.
Warm Chicken Approach to Smoking Cessation
Nov. 4 - Nov. 18, Wednesday, 5 - 6:15
If you have tried "cold turkey" and found it just didn't
work for you, try the "warm chicken" approach. This group will be
offered to students during the month of November, the Great American Smokeout
month. For smokers considering quitting, and for quitters wanting
support and reinforcement for their efforts, this group will look at a
variety of approaches to quitting and roadblocks participants encounter
in their efforts. The group will meet Wednesdays from 5 until 6 pm
in the Wellness Center (2nd. Floor, Annas Student Services Bldg).
Call the Wellness Center at 262-3148 to sign up for the group. Leader:
Kit Olson.
Alcohol & Drug Recovery Support Group
Date & Time: TBA
This group is for students who have experienced problems
and/or dependency from alcohol or drug abuse, and seek to maintain a healthy,
sober lifestyle. Members will have opportunities to discuss mutual
concerns, needs and experiences in a supportive environment. A screening
interview with the group leader is required. Contact Dale Kirkley
in the Wellness Center for further information at 262-3148.
Therapeutic Weekend for Self Enhancement
Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, Oct. 25, 5:00 p.m.
This group will be a 20 hour intensive therapeutic experience
for those who are committed to enhancing knowledge and acceptance of self,
improving styles of relating to self and others, and overcoming problems
or blocks that limit personal potential.
For more information, contact the Counseling and Psychological
Services Center at 262-3180.
Leadership 101
So, you want to be a leader in your organization? Come learn
the fundamentals of leadership and prepare yourself for upcoming sessions.
The workshop, “How to be an effective leader,” will be held Tuesday, September
22 in the Calloway Peak Room of the Plemmons Student Union. The workshop
begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour.
Leadership 101, a series of workshops designed for club
and organization members at Appalachian State University, provides the
basics for making the organization more effective and participants better
leaders. Students are welcome to participate in the entire series, or just
the workshops that are of personal interest. Every student who attends
at least eight of the twelve workshops will graduate with special recognition.
Graduates of Leadership 101 will have their participation added to their
Student Development Record (the co-curricular transcript).
If you would like further information about Leadership
101, contact the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, second
floor, Plemmons Student Union, or call 262-6252.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
The Health Service is offering the Hepatitis B vaccination
series for ASU students. The enrollment period for the vaccination program
will be during the month of October. Students may not enroll in the program
at any other time during the 1998-99 academic year without clinician approval.
The vaccination series consists of three immunizations,
the first given on the enrollment date (October), the second one a month
later (November), and the third six months after the first (April).
Students interested in participating in the program are
to report to the Pharmacy at the Health Service Monday-Friday between the
hours of 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. during October. Students must have
a valid student ID.
The cost of the immunization series is $90 and is to be
paid on the date of enrollment or $35 per vaccination if paid separately.
University Writing
Center
The University Writing Center, Room 203B Sanford Hall, offers
students tutorial assistance with writing assignments. We help students
identify common writing problems such as poor organization, unclear focus,
wordy or ineffective sentence structure, and incorrect grammar usage. We
also assist with documentation styles. Students should call 262-3144 to
schedule an appointment.
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 - 4:30
Friday: 8:30 - 1:00
Peer Career
Room 216, Plemmons Student Union. 262-2029
http://www.appstate.edu/www_docs/student/peer/circus.htm
Career Counseling: The Peer Career Center is open for
students to stop by and work on making good career decisions. No appointments
are required. Hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Outreach Programs: The Peer Career Staff is also available
to present programs to your classes, organizations, teams, or residence
halls. Various programs and activities are available to assist in learning
about oneself, the world of work, and decision-making. Call 262-2029 for
more information.
Yoga Classes
Yoga Classes are being offered once again at Mt. Mitchell
Life Fitness Centre. They are Mondays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., and Tuesdays
from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus Safety
Weekly Crime Report
October 10-16
Crime
# Location(s)
Date(s)
| Alcohol Violation
Bomb Threat
Breaking & Entering
Damage to Property
Drug/Alcohol Violation
Drug Violation
Fire Alarms
Harassing Phone Calls
Larceny
Medical Call
Traffic Stops
Vandalism
|
1
1
9
1
1
2
7
1
1
2
15
5
|
Cannon Hall
Varsity Gym
Cone Hall
Broyhill Parking Lot
Camp Broadstone Parking Lot
Broome-Kirk Gym (6)
Bodenheimer Drive
Cone Hall
Eggers Hall
Hoey Hall
Bowie Hall
Hoey Hall (2)
New Science Building
Chapel Wilson (2)
Gardner Hall
Hoey Hall
East Hall
Duncan Hall
Frank Hall
Rivers Street (15)
Whitener Hall Parking Lot
Whitener Hall
Frank Hall
South Parking Lot (2) |
10/10
10/14
10/11
10/11
10/11
10/14
10/16
10/13
10/12
10/13
10/12
10/12,14
10/14
10/14
10/14
10/14
10/12
10/13
10/16
10/10
10/10
10/13
10/14
|
Mountaineer Escort Usage
| Date |
Calls |
Riders |
Miles |
| October 10-16 |
325 |
449 |
449 |
|
November 5, 1998