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From West to East: How We Can Help Material Donations • Contributions of bottled wa­ter, non-perishable food, baby food, diapers and wipes, clean­ing supplies, trash bags, mops, brooms, work gloves, and shovels are being accepted at the "Pride of the Mountains" collection site through Tues­day, October 5 at 7 p.m. Distribution centers request only new items, with unbroken seals. Please no clothing or pet food. Monetary Donations • Contributions to assist East Carolina students and employ­ees: Checks should be made payable to the ECU Develop­ment Foundation and speci­fied for "Hurricane Floyd Di­saster Relief." • Contributions to the Gov­ernor's disaster fund: Checks should be made payable t o Hurricane Floyd Disaster Re­lief Fund. • Contributions to the Ameri­can Red Cross: Checks should be made payable to American Red Cross, and specified for "N.C. Disaster Relief." Contributions will be be accepted by WCU's Office of Human Re­sources. October 5, 1999 News for the Faculty and Staff of Western Carolina University WCU Assists Sister UNC Campus and Eastern N.C. in Flood Recovery Efforts r more information on •mmunity relief efforts: www.wcu.edu WCU students, staff, and faculty are col­lecting supplies, materials, and monetary contributions to assist with disaster relief efforts in the eastern part of the state, including sister school East Carolina Univer­sity, still bailing water fol­lowing flooding caused by the recent Hurricane Floyd. A tractor-trailer used by the WCU "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band is being loaded with needed items, such as bottled water, non-perishable food, baby food, diapers, shovels, and cleaning supplies. The truck, staffed by volunteers, is lo­cated near the center of campus, at the corner of Centennial Drive and Forest Hills Road. Dona­tions will be accepted through Tuesday, October 5. All items should be new, with unbroken seals, and no clothes or pet food are needed. The truck, with a driver provided by Bryson Trucking Company of Syl va, will depart Wednesday for a Rocky Mount-area distribution center, where contributions to help the devastated coastal plain of North East Carolina's main thoroughfare, Tenth Street, was submerged during recent flooding, cutting off the central residential area, College Hill, from the rest of campus. Floodwaters caused extensive damage in academic and commercial buildings and student parking areas. Carolina are being collected and disbursed. While the truck will be used to haul supplies to eastern North Carolina, monetary contribu­tions remain the most critical need in eastern North Carolina, relief organizers say. "Many members of the East Carolina com­munity have been left homeless, and in need of food, books, computers, school supplies, and other essentials. We want to help the devastated mem­bers of our University of North Carolina family and their neighbors get back on their feet as soon as possible," said Gene McAbee, director of Uni­versity Police, who is heading up the campuswide relief effort. McAbee earned the bachelor's and master's degrees from ECU and worked in Greenville and East Carolina police departments continued on page 2 Athletics Task Force to Hold Public Forum October 14 A task force conducting a comprehensive review of Western's intercollegiate athletics program will hold a public forum Thursday, October 14, to gather opinions on the future of intercollegiate sports at WCU. The forum will begin at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Grandroom of the Hinds University Center. All students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding community, are encouraged to participate. Chancellor John Bardo appointed the seventeen-member task force in August as part of an on-going, university-wide planning and review process. Bardo asked the task force, working with the assistance of a national consultant, to prepare a compre­hensive report that will address several strategic questions regarding WCU athletics. The task force is working with three fundamental assumptions: 1) WCU is committed to competing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level (NCAA Division I-AA in football) and to continuing as a member of the Southern Conference; 2) WCU will maintain a balanced budget in athletics; and 3) WCU will maintain its commitment to gender equity. The task force is being chaired by Kenneth F. Wilson of Waynesville, a former chairman of WCU's board of tr ustees. Members are Daniel Allison, Tracy Biggs, Gurney Chambers, Ed Cody, Tori Ellison, Tom Frazier of Cullowhee, Ramsey Herron, Scott Higgins, Kathy Lance Berry Mauney of Lincolnton, Gayle Miller, Woody Padgett, Sue Persons, Marty Ramsey, Jonathan Rowe, and Charles Wolfe. Flood Recovery Efforts, continued prior to coming to Western. Other relief efforts include the collection of $1,700 in contributions for flood victims by members of the WCU Staff Forum during Mountain Heritage Week activities, a fund drive kicked off Monday by the WCU Student Government Association, and similar projects being organized by several Western clubs and organizations. In addition, the Small Business and Technology Development Center, located in the Mountain Resources Center on campus, has been asked to participate in a Depart­ment of Commerce program set up to extend immediate disaster assistance for businesses and agricultural enterprises in the sixty-six flood-stricken counties. SBTDC director Allan Steinberg said his staff and those of other westward centers would be on call to relieve workers manning the five centers for twelve-hour shifts at one-week intervals. Hurricane Research Takes Young Into the Storm's Eye Even as the East Coast braced against Hurricane Floyd and evacuating residents were suffering endless waits on interstate highways, Rob Young was preparing to set out for the beach to do some research. Floyd gave Young, an assistant professor of Geology, the opportu­nity he had been waiting for to begin a study designed to determine how major storms impact coastlines and coastal property. The two-year, $100,000 project is funded by a grant from the Public Entity Risk Institute and has as one of its objectives reducing storm damage caused by hurricanes. With Hurricane Floyd on the verge of becoming only the third Category 5 storm to hit the United States since record-keeping began, Young knew he would have his first chance to begin a project he hopes will lead one day to "more sane development practices on the coast." "People have been building really expensive homes right on the beach over the past 20 years, and the costs of the impact of hurricanes have risen sharply," Young said. "That means an increased tax burden at the local, state, and federal government levels to rebuild roads and repair infrastructure, and it causes severe hardships for insurance companies that provide coverage for coastal property." Although scientific methods for predicting hurri­canes have improved, there has been little documented research of methods to reduce storm damage, he said. "Without good data ranking the risk factors from hurricanes, coastal communities have been unable to prioritize spending on coastal protection," he said. "Information is needed on which factors are more important in mitigating the effects of hurricanes and heavy wind and rain storms—wider dunes or a wider beach, elevation or vegetation, for example." That's where the Public Entity Risk Institute grant project comes into play. The nonprofit group, formed as the result of the settlement of an anti-trust civil against thirty-two insurance industry organizations, works to help local governments, nonprofit groups and organizations, and small busi­nesses improve their risk management practices. During the two-year project, Young, working with several WCU student research assistants, will conduct reconnaissance work at hurricane impact areas along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast immediately after landfall of a Category 3 or larger storm. Data will be collected using digital aerial videography, aerial photography, and surface mapping. Young then will use the collected data on overwash, erosion, property damage and storm surge to produce a "storm energy distribution map." The theory is that the map will illustrate that storm energy—and, thus, storm damage—is not expended uniformly along a coastline. "We know that such factors as sand dune height, beach width, vegetation cover, inlet proximity, elevation, and offshore slope all play a role in how much damage a storm causes," Young said. "What we don't know is which factors play the biggest role." Using high-tech geographic informa­tion system equipment, investigators will rank the contribution of each risk factor to the actual variation in intensity of storm damage. The rankings should produce a clear picture of where the most damage from future storms is likely to occur, and coastal communities can use the information to attempt to minimize the loss associated with such storms. Young is a consultant who has for eleven years conducted reconnaissance work at hurricane impact areas along the East Coast and Caribbean for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He was among the first on the scene following the devastating hurricanes Andrew in 1992 and Hugo in 1989. Last year, he took three WCU students to the North Carolina coast to help assess the damage caused by Hurricane Bonnie for FEMA. "Students will be helping me collect the data at hurricane impact areas as part of this new project," Young said. "But they'll come to an affected area only after a storm has passed. I d on't take students into the eye of the hurricane." O c t o b e r 5 , 1 9 9 9 • T h e R ep o r t e r Baroque Southeast performs at Coulter Recital Hall Wednesday, October 6. Tuesday, October 5 Concert—Guest artist Stacy Baker performs on the tuba and euphonium as part of "Octubafest." Also featuring the WCU Tuba/Euphonium En­semble. Free. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Wednesday, October 6 WCU Town Hall—Race relations on a campus, community, and societal level is the topic of discussion. Sponsored by Equal Opportunity Programs and Multicultural Affairs. (227-7147) Concert—Baroque Southeast. Free. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Thursday, October 7 Conference—"A Break at the Lake" for student services »c" Calendar October 5-17, 1999 Look for regular updates on the university's web site at www.wcu.edu/cal.html personnel, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrell Center at Lake Junaluska. Prior registration required. (227-3307) Soccer—Catamounts vs. Liberty, 3 p.m., soccer field. (227-7338) Concert—Wind Ensemble. Free. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Saturday, October 9 Fall break begins. Continues through Tuesday, October 12. Monday, October 11 WNC Civil War Roundtable— Milton Ready speaks on "North Carolina African American Troops." 6:30 p.m., Jackson County Justice Center. (227-7234) Tuesday, October 12 Meeting—Annual fall meeting of the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals, District I. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Prior registration required. (227-3339) Thursday, October 14 Open Forum—Athletics Task Force. 4 p.m., Grandroom, UC. (227-7100) Volleyball—Catamounts vs. East Tennessee State. Southern Conference match, 7 p.m., RRAC. (227-7338) Friday, October 15 Recital—Guest artists Leone Buyse, flute, and Michael Webster, clarinet. Free. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Saturday, October 16 Football—Catamounts vs. Wofford. Southern Conference game, 6 p.m., WS/BW. (227-7338) WCU Open House—For prospective students and their families. Sponsored by Admissions and Academic Affairs. Registration begins at 9 a.m., RRAC. (227-7317) Sunday, October 17 Crafts—Pottery demonstration by Brant Barnes of Riverwood Pottery. Free. 2:30-3:30 p.m., MHC. (227-7129) *** Now Showing *** Exhibitions: Migration of the Scotch-Irish People (permanent exhibition) and Georgia Clay—Pottery in the Folk Tradition (through December 17). Slideshow spotlight programs available for viewing. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays, MHC. (227-7129) Ro Lohin: Recent Works. Solo exhibition of paintings by vis iting artist and assistant professor in WCU's Department of Art Through October 21. Chelsea Gallery, UC. (227-7206) Over the Line. An overview of contemporary drawing of artists based in New York and North Carolina. September 29 through October 27. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment, weekdays, Belk Gallery, BB. (227-3591) Key: $ - Admission fee; HA - Hoey Auditorium; HFR - H.F. Robinson Administration Building; HS/CF - Hennon Stadium/Childress Field; MHC - Mountain Heritage Center, NSA - Natural Sciences Auditorium; RRAC - Ramsey Regional Activity Center; RH - Recital Hall, Coulter Building; BB - Belk Building; UC - A.K. Hinds University Center; UOC - University Outreach Center, WS/BW - Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field WCU's volleyball team celebrated a win over Appalachian State recendy. The Lqdy Cats are 2-1 in Southern Conference play. Submissions: Send news items and calendar notices to WCU Calendar, 1601 Ramsey Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 or e-mail to calendar#wpoff.wcu.edu Submit items for the electronic bulletin board on campus and for the university's calendar on the Internet at least one week prior to the event. O c t o b e r 5 , 1 9 9 9 • T he R e p o r t e r • "Victories Over Violence" is the theme of a program planned in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Prevention Month. The program, which is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, October 21, in Sylva's old courthouse, is sponsored by Jackson County's Domestic Violence Task Force. Jackson County District Attorney Bob Clark will introduce several local speakers focusing on improved services related to domestic violence in the area. Representatives from local agencies will have information booths, including WCU's Brother Peace, a social activist group for men working to change attitudes to stop violence against women. Co-chairs for Brother Peace are Robert Caruso, vice-chancellor for student affairs, and John Ritchie, director of counseling and psychological services. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, contact Carolyn Burton, chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force, at 586-8931, or e-mail June Wytock (wytock@wcu.edu). • Faculty from the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations joined with the Principals Executive Program in September to host twelve new principals of North Carolina schools in an innovative training program. The Leadership of New Principals Program seeks to provide quality learning and networking opportunities for new principals in the state. The session hosted by Western focused on school safety with an emphasis on how a sense of place, belonging, and community contribute to a safe school. The twelve partici­pants were given an opportunity to meet and interact with principals and superintendents in the region and to visit schools in western North Carolina. WCU faculty involved in the training effort were educational leadership and foundations chair Penny Smith and Anna Hicks, coordina­tor of the master's program in school administration. • Forget that business about not wanting to join any club that would have you as a member. October is "open enrollment" month for Western's University Club. New or lapsed members can join or rejoin the UClub and have the one-time new-member initiation fee of $35 waived. Annual dues are $60, or $30 per semester, and this money is used to pay rent and utilities on the UClub house and to underwrite activities, such as the recent sponsorship of women's soccer. Faculty and staff new to WCU are particularly encouraged to join as a way of getting acquainted with and broadening connections in the community, according to UClub president Terry Nienhuis. Membership entitles any WCU faculty, staff member, administrator, retired WCU employee, or alumnus to attend all UClub functions. These include TGIF gatherings each Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and at least one UClub gathering every month at the UClub house across from Harrill residence hall. Monthly UClub activities this year will include a wine tasting in November, a Latin Night, the traditional UClub Christmas party, a Superbowl party, a Cajun dinner, a St. Patrick's Day celebration, and an end-of-the-year Crab Boil. The WCU UClub was founded in 1989 as a project of the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The club, which is run by its members, has as its purpose to enhance a sense of community at WCU. It receives no financial support from the university apart from its rental of the UClub house. For more information on the UClub or to join, come to a TGIF gathering or contact Terry Nienhuis at 227-3926. The Reporter is published by the Office of Public Information. Rebecca Caldwell, editor. Mail faculty/staff notes, events, notices, and changes of address to The Reporter, 16 01 R amsey Center, or send them via e-mail to REPORTER@wPOfF.wcu.EOU 1,800 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $598.30, or $0.33 pe r copy. Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Reporter Office of Public Information Publications LJnit 1601 Ramsey Center Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CULLOWHEE, N.C. PERMIT NO. 1 O c t o b e r 5 , 1 9 9 9 • Th e Re p o r t e r Reporter JHL News for the Faculty i October 18, and Staff of Western Carolina University Proposal Covers Final Phase for Campus Governance A vision for the University Advisory Council, the final phase of the un iversity governance process, will be presented in a n upcoming town hall and a series of open meetings with campus constituent groups. A seventeen-member task force, appointed by Chancellor John Bardo and made up of students, staff, and faculty, convened at the beginning of fall semester to "create a process for envisioning the council," according to task force chair Jane Hall. Its efforts have resulted in a proposed mission and purpose statement for the University Advisory Council as well as a suggested structure for the mem­bership and standing committees of the org anization. The advisory council will be unique on campus and off, Hall explained. "Our governance structure at WCU is unlike any we've studied, either in the University of North Carolina system or elsewhere," she said. "The advisory council will act as an organization supporting the three other governance bodies. Its task is not to create policy; it's rather to facilitate communication and leadership across campus." Open Meeting Schedule Monday, October 18 Student Government Association 5 p.m.. Catamount Room, UC Tuesday, October 19 Administrative Council 9 a.m., Hospitality Room, RRAC Wednesday, Octboer 20 Staff Forum, 9 a.m., UOC Faculty Senate, 3 p.m., Killian 104 Tuesday, November 2 Town Hall Forum 2:30 p.m., Grandroom, UC Town Hall Provides Forum for Varied Campus Views on Race Relations WCU students joined a panel of campus and community activists to address the topic of race relations during a week of dialogue highlighted by a "town hall" style campus meeting Wednesday, October 6. Part of a series of discussions taking place on college campuses across the county encouraged by the White House Office for One America, the WCU forum was sponsored by the university's of­fices of Multicul­tural Affairs and Equal Opportunity Programs. The event featured a panel of students, members of the fac­ulty and staff, and community leaders. "Ethnicity, re­ligion, gender, re­g i o n — s o m a n y — • — things make us who we are," said Lois Petrovich-Mwaniki, associate professor of art education and acting director of international programs. "Our most serious handicap, however, is the cultural baggage we carry through life. We take things out of the bags to feel comfortable in a situation, and, unfortu­nately, what we take out can sometimes be prejudice or bias." Njihia Mbit'iru, a student from Nairobi, Kenya, commented on his expe­rience of educating some American stu­dents about African cultures, and even geography, upon coming to continue his educa­tion at Western. "The ignorance I encountered was very disconcerting, questions such as where Kenya is and whether or not we write checks in Kenya. Just as interested as I was in America and American culture is the same interest that I wish I would encounter about my country." He advised other students at the forum to take time to talk to someone when they encounter ignorance and to "smash the stereotypes." Tom Pruett, university police chief, presented a somewhat different angle on struggling against stereotypes. Pruett said that the uniforms of police officers set them apart and create a culture of their own that is of­ten not per­ceived posi­tively. "I'm a different per- Panelists Michael T. Garrett, Zach LeQuire. Monique Douglas,and Chris Gunn (pictured above, left to right) respond to a full house at the re cent race relations forum. continued on page 2 Notes r He'Bs ack: Sedan's Brings Wicked Satire to WCU Playwright, best-selling author, radio star, and retired Macy's elf David Sedaris brings his unique brand of s ardonic humor to Western, Wednesday, October 20, in a one-man show. Sedaris' performance, part of the 1999-2000 Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibition Series, will be in the recital hall of the Coulter Building starting at 7:30 p.m. Sedaris first became known to National Public Radio's Morning Edition listeners reading from his Santaland Diaries about his experiences as Ma acy's department store elf. His irreverent style and wicked humor soon made him one of NPR's most popular commentators. In addition to hisNPR pieces, Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Naked, both best-sellers, and Holidays on Ic e, a collection of Christmas stories. After briefly attending two colleges (including WCU in the early 1980s) and working a series of odd jobs, Sedaris enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduating, he stayed on to teach writing. In 1990, he moved to New York City, paying the rent by cleaning apartments and publishing his work i n small journals. Following his debut on NPR, magazine editors and book publishers clamored for more, and Sedaris became an overnight celebrity. For additional information or to reserve tickets, call 227-7206. • Mario Gaetano, associate professor (Music), was named an award recipient by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. The cash awards are determined by an independent panel of composers, critics, educators, music directors, and musicians, and are based upon the quality of each composer's catalog of original compositions as well as recent performances of those works. Gaetano recently had articles published in Percussion News and Percussive Notes. The piece "Circles," for solo marimba and percussion, was published by I nnovative Music and "Three Solos for Unaccompanied Snare Drum" was published by Stud io 4 Productions. • Beverly Lane, administrative secretary (Mountain Resource Center), is this year s recipient of the Eva Adcock Award, which was presented by Don Wood, chairman of the Mountain Heritage Day Committee (pictured above with Lane). The award is given each year to a commitee member in recognition of long time and significant service to the festival. It is nam ed in honor of Dr. Eva Adcock, whose strong leadership and dedication helped to make Mountain Heritage Day a success from its earliest years. • Maurice Phipps, assistant professor (Parks and Recreation Management), visited Plas y Brenin, the British National Mountaineering Center, to discuss the use of instruct or effectiveness instruments that were developed here at WCU. The instruments are being used for research at the mountain center through the University of Edinburgh. Phipps also taught two wilderness leadership courses, both Wilderness Education Association courses, last spring and summer. WCU students completed a Steward course under Phipps. The second course was a National Standard Program Leadership/ Instructor certification course taught for Tennessee State Parks. The two courses were based at WCU and taught in the Panthertown-Tuckaseigee Gorge area. Race Relations Forum, continued son than I was te n years ago in terms of u nder­standing racial issues, but I encou rage you not to stereotype us because of the blue uniforms we wear," he said. Jane Adams-Dunford, director of multicultural affairs, described the current racial mix of th e university's student body. Approxi­mately 280 students identified themselves in admissions information as African-American, 122 as Native American, 60 as Hispanic, 43 as Asian, and 27 as "other" out of approximately 5,500 students overall, Adams-Dunford said. The Multicultural Affairs Office, an office in the Division of Student Affairs, has spon­sored a number of activities and events to foster more interaction between white students and students of color, and Adams-Dunford said she is heartened by the progress she has seen at WCU. "We're working hard to prevent people from perceiving some events as for white students or some for black students. All events should be perceived as open, but we need more of a university-wide effort to be proactive and extend an invitation for all to be participants." Adams-Dunford called the forum a success at meeting one of its primary objec­tives, which was to "open up a dialogue where students could discover their voices and feel comfortable with expressing their feelings." "We'll build from there," she said. Panelists were students Julian Ranee, a junior majoring in communication; Monique Douglas, a sophomore communication major; and Zach LeQuire, a junior majoring in sociology. Representing Western's faculty and staff were Lois Pe trovich-Mwaniki; Michael T. Garrett, assistant professor of counseling and a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee; and Chris Gunn, assistant director of Counsel­ing and Psychological Services. Also appearing on the panel was Edna Campos of Asheville, a member of th e Chancellor's Regional Roundtable at Western and the founder of t he Asheville Latin- Americans for Advancement Society. O c t o b e r 18 , 1 9 9 9 • T h e R e po r t e r from Drawing Conclusions by Pauline Dove. Opening October 27 at the Chelsea Gallery. Monday, October 18 Academic advisement for spring semester. Through Friday, November 5. Tuesday, October 19 Recital—featuring chamber music for tuba/euphonium quartet and trombone trio with tuba as part of "Octubafest." 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Wednesday, October 20 Open Forum—Residential Learning Communities. Presenta­tion and discussion with partici­pants in WCU learning communi­ties. 10:30 a.m-noon. Grandroom, UC. (227-6248) Reading—Author and NPR commentator David Sedaris. $. 7:30 p.m., RH. (227-7206) WJ' Calendar October 18-31, 1999 Look for regular updates on the university's web site at www.wcu.edu/cal.html Thursday, October 21 Lecture—Visiting scholar J. Fred MacDonald, professor emeritus of history at Northeastern Illinois University, speaks on "Globalism and the Reshaping of American Life." Part of t he Visiting Scholars program. 7 p.m., Forsyth Audito­rium. (227-3030) Circus—The Royal Hanneford Circus. $. 7 p.m., RRAC. (227-7677) Recital—Eldred Spell, flute, Libba Spell, flute, and Don Shabkie, piano. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Friday, October 22 Volleyball—Lady Catamounts vs. UNC-Greensboro. Southern Conference match, 7 p.m., RRAC. (227-7338) Saturday, October 23 Volleyball—Lady Catamounts vs. Davidson. Southern Confer­ence match, 5 p.m., RRAC. (227-7338) Monday, October 25 Spring early registration by appointment in colleges. Through Friday, November 5. Soccer—Lady Catamounts vs. College of Charleston. Southern Conference game, 3 p.m., soccer field. (227-7338) Reading—Poets Dede Wilson and Janice Moore Fuller. Sponsored by WCU's Department of English. 7:30 p.m., Founders Auditorium, MHC. (227-3930) Recital—Howard Klug, clarinet and bass clarinet, accompanied by Christopher Harding, piano. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Tuesday, October 26 Presentation—Odeda Rosenthal, author of Coping with Color Blindness. Sponsored by SUTEP (School University Teacher Education Partnership). 4-5:30 p.m., Room 109, Killian Building. (227-7312) •** Now Showing *+* Exhibitions: Migration of the Scotch-Irish People (permanent exhibition) and Georgia Clay—Pottery in the Folk Tradition (through December 17). Slideshow spotlight programs available for viewing. 8 a.m.-S p.m., weekdays, MHC. (227-7129) Ro Lohin: Recent Works. Solo exhibition of paintings by visiti ng artist and assistant professor in WCU's Department of Art. Through October 21. Opening October 27: Drawing Conclusions: Recent drawings by Pauline Dove. Opening reception/slide talk, 7 p.m., October 27. Chelsea Gallery, UC. (227-7206) Over the Line. An overview of contemporary drawing of artists based in New York and North Carolina. Through October 27. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment, weekdays, Belk Gallery, BB. (227-3591) Key: $ - Admission fee; HA - Hoey Auditorium; HFR - H.F. Robinson Administration Building; HS/CF - Hennon Stadium/Childress Field; MHC - Mountain Heritage Center; NSA - Natural Sciences Auditorium; RRAC - Ramsey Regional Activity Center; RH - Recital Hall, Coulter Building; BB - Belk Building; UC - A.K. Hinds University Center; UOC - University Outreach Center; WS/BW - Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field Concert—Concert Choir. Free. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Wednesday, October 27 Exhibit—Drawing Conclusions: Recent Drawings by Pauline Dove. Through November 23. Opening reception/slide talk with artist. 7 p.m., Chelsea Gallery, UC. (227-7206) Thursday, October 28 Volleyball—Lady Catamounts vs. Chattanooga. Southern Conference match, 7 p.m., Reid Gymnasium. (227-7338) Friday, October 29 Homecoming—Activities including annual parade, 6:15 p.m., downtown Sylva; Spirit Night, 8 p.m., Reid intramural field; Fireworks, 10:30 p.m. (227-7335) Saturday, October 30 Football—Catamounts vs. VMI (Homecoming). Southern Conference game, 2 p.m., WS/BW. (227-7338) Homecoming—Stompfest Step Show. 7 p.m., RRAC. (227-7206) Sunday, October 31 Volleyball—Lady Catamounts vs. Georgia Southern (Home­coming). Southern Conference match, 2 p.m., xReid Gymna­sium. (227-7338) Submissions: Send news items and calendar notices to WCU Calendar, 1601 Ramsey Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 or e-mail to calendar@wpoff.wcu.edu Submit items for the electronic bulletin board on campus and for the university's calendar on the Internet at least one week prior to the event. O c t o b e r 1 8 , 1 9 9 9 • T h e R ep o r t e r • Current exhibitions at the Chelsea and Belk Galleries on campus draw viewers in with collections of contemporary drawings. The Belk Gallery presents an exhibit of fifty drawings by artists whose works reflect some aspect of North Carolina or New York. Although the works may differ greatly according to style, subject and media, all drawing is connected by what curator Ro Lohin describes as a common "belief in the primacy and benefit of the activity of drawing." The exhibit will be on display through October 28. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 227-3591. Hie Chelsea Gallery features artist Pauline Dove's recent works in Drawing Conclusions, which will be on display October 27 through November 23. A slide talk is scheduled on Wednesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. in the gallery, with a reception to follow. Intricately rendered with colored pencil, Dove's works draw on imagery of mummies and other haunting figures to express humor tinged with sadness. "I'm starting to pay attention to the material reality of death and coming to terms with it more gently," said Dove, who has exhibited her work in solo and group shows around the world. For more information, call (828) 227-7206. • Learning about learning communities is the purpose behind an open forum, sponsored by the housing office. Hie forum is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the University Center Grandroom. According to area coordinator K. D. Linkous, the forum is intended to provide an overview of how residential learning communities first became established and a brief history of their growth at colleges and universities in the United States. Afterward, a panel of students, administrative staff, and faculty will discuss how the idea of residential learning communities is being realized at WCU. • "Globalism and the Reshap­ing of American Life" is the title of a lecture by visiting scholar J. Fred MacDonald, Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m., in the Forsyth Auditorium. MacDonald, a professor emeritus of history at Northeastern Illinois University, will speak on the implications of the economic revolution affecting modern civilization. Author of six books and numerous articles on American popular culture, MacDonald also served as curator of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. During his time on campus, MacDonald will conduct seminars for business and communication classes. His visit is part of WCU's Visiting Scholar program. For a complete schedule, check the Calendar of Events at www.wcu.edu/cal.html or contact Rita Noel at 227-3030. • Contributions from the campus community came in a variety of forms for the flood relief efforts in the eastern part of the state. The Pride of the Mountains truck arrived in Greenville with a WCU escort, loaded with supplies, including plenty of brooms and shovels. Monetary donations have topped $7386. 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