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Reporter JL Faculty c September 13, 2004 News for the Facul ty and Staff of Western Carolina University Introducing Newcomers to Western The Reporter will help you get to know the newest members of the Western community. Here are names, photographs, and brief biographies of the people who have entered full-time positions since September 1,2003. We hope we haven't missed anyone, but please let us know if we have. Kimberly Archer, visiting assistant professor, Music; D.M.A, University of Texas-Austin; previously instructor, Bowling Green State University. Terri Armfield, visiting instructor, Music; D.M.A., University of Kentucky; previously teacher assistant, University of Kentucky. Marjorie Koch Askins, visiting instructor, English; M.A., Western Carolina University; previously director of evening and weekend college, Southwestern Community College. Catherine Barker, resident director; Residential Living; M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary; previously resident director, Asbury Theological Seminary. Welcome f Troy Barksdale, director of University Planning, Office of the Chancellor; Ed.D., Louisiana State University; previously associate vice president for planning, Office of the President, UNC system. J. Bryant Barnett, assistant director of operations, Residential Living; M.B.A., Western Carolina University; previously student mail supervisor/ budgets assistant, Western Carolina University. Louis J. Barozzini, HVAC mechanic, Facilities Management; A.A., State University of New York; previously engineer, Biltmore Estate. Ernest Betz, maintenance mechanic, Facilities Management; previously plumber, Ernie's Plumbing. Mistie Bibbee, assistant director for residence life; Residential Living; M.P.A., Georgia Southern; previously, residence coordinator, University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Wayne Billon, associate professor, Health Sciences; Ph.D., Clemson University; previously associate professor, University of Southern Mississippi. Russell Binkley, assistant professor, Birth- Kindergarten / Middle Grades Education and Reading Center; Ph.D., University of Illinois; previously teaching assistant, University of Illinois. Elaine Brown, office assistant, Fitness Center/ Intramurals; M.A. Ed., Western Carolina University; previously assistant media coordinator, Jackson County Schools, Sylva. Patricia Brown, dean, Distance and Continuing Education; Ed.D.,Temple University; previously senior advisor for strategic initiatives, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions. Ronda Bryant, director of enrollment support, Student Affairs; Ph.D. in late 200 4, University ofVirginia. Chad Burton, maintenance mechanic III, Facilities Management; previously sub-contractor, PC Builders. Leigh Ann Busby, assistant director, Admissions; B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University; previously paralegal, Melrose, Seago and Lay, Sylva. Margaret Buttery, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously self-employed. Craig Capano, associate professor, Engineering Technology; M.C.S.M., Clemson University; previously engineering and support service manager, C.G. Schmidt Construction. Casey Carter, program assistant, Office of Advancement and External Affairs; previously marketing manager, Professional Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. Sheila Chapman, assistant professor, Nursing; M.S.N., University of Alabama- Huntsville; previously assistant professor, University ofVirginia. Kimberly Cherry, academic adviser, Advising Center; M.S., Clemson University; previously graduate assistant, Michelin Career Center, Clemson University. Jolene Coggins, files manager, Registrar; A.A.S., Southwestern Community College; previously assistant landscaping maintenance worker, Fox Farm Maintenance. Teresa Crum, resident director, Residential Living; M.S., Murray State University; previously residence director, Murray State University. Thaddeus Cunningham, assistant director, Admissions; B.S.B.A, Western Carolina University; previously substitute teacher, Newton-Conover City Schools. Kimberly Davis, office manager, University Center; previously medical records clerk, Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva. Mariea Dennison, visiting instructor, Art; Ph.D., University of Illinois- Champaign; previously lecturer East Carolina University. Andrew Denson, assistant professor, History; Ph.D., Indiana University. Laura DeWald, assistant professor, Environmental Science; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; previously associate dean, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University. Martin DeWitt, museum director/associate professor, Art; M.F.A., Illinois State University; previously director and chief executive officer, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota- Duluth. Helen Dills, housekeeper, Residential Living. Jennifer Englert, visiting instructor, English; M.A., Western Carolina University. Teresa Folger, assistant professor, Birth-Kindergarten/ Middle Grades Education; Ph.D., University of Missouri- Columbia; previously assistant professor, Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. George Ford, senior faculty associate, Engineering and Technology; M.E., University of South Carolina; previously instructor, Spartanburg Technical College. Janet Ford, visiting instructor, Marketing and Business Law; J.D., University of South Carolina; previously staff attorney, South Carolina Centers for Equal J ustice. September 13,2004 *The Reporter I A" Steven Forst, visiting assistant professor, Nursing; M.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously registered nurse, cardiac electrophysiology lab, Memorial Mission Hospital. Stephen Frempong, assistant professor, Engineering and Technology; Ph.D.,California Coast University; previously assistant professor of electronics & telecommunications, Baltimore City Community College. Laura Gibbs, R.N., nursing supervisor, University Health Center; B.A., Davidson College; previously personal assistance coordinator/independent living evaluator, Pathways for the Future, Sylva. Winford Gordon, visiting assistant professor, Psychology; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously dean of institutional advancement and associate professor of psychology, Tennessee Wesleyan College. Ann Hallyburton, reference librarian/assistant professor and health sciences liaison, Hunter Library; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously Web librarian, CODA Research Inc., Durham. Georgia Hambrecht, associate professor, Human Services; Ph.D., Kent State University; previously professor and department chair, Indiana State University. Grady Hardeman, head athletic trainer, Athletics; M.Ed.,The Citadel; previously director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer, Hampden-Sydney College. S. Clint Hardin, graphic artist, Print Shop; B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously graphic designer, Manual Woodworkers and Weavers. Jon Harper, administrative coordinator for video editing and recruiting, Athletics; B.S., Auburn University; previously assistant women's basketball coach. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Kellie Harper, women's head basketball coach, Athletics; B.S., University of Tennessee; previously assistant women's basketball coach, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Michael Harris, academic adviser for student-athletes, Athletics; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Russ Harris, outreach counselor, Talent Search; M.S. Radford College, Radford, Virginia; previously youth program coordinator, Moonshadow Learning | Service, Whittier. David Heisler, Facilities Management, John Stork High School, Weare, New Hampshire. Kari Hensley, receptionist, Registrar; previously senior teller, Wachovia Bank. Steven Herren, assistant director of athletics for external relations, Athletics; M.S., University o f Central Florida; previously events operations manager, University of Central Florida. Eloise Hitchcock, assistant director of personnel and planning and associate professor, Hunter Libr ary; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee; previously collection management librarian, Middle Tennessee State University. Faye Hodgin, assistant professor, Nursing; Ph.D. and J.D., Georgia State University; M.S.N., R.N.; previously attorney at law in Georgia; nursing faculty, Haywood Community College. Kelley Holzknecht, visiting assistant professor, Chemistry and Physics; M.S., Indi ana University of Pennsylvania; previously with CODA Research Inc., Durham. Daniel Hooker, assistant director, admissions; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously sales account executive, Charleston Lowgators-National Basketball Development League. Brian Howell, assistant professor, Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology; previously graduate researcher, Florida Institute of Technology; research engineer, Arizona Instruments. Beth Huber, assistant professor, English; Ph.D., University of Missouri- Kansas City; previously acting director of composition, University of Missouri- Kansas City. September 13,2004 • The Reporter Laura Huff, executive assistant, Office of Advancement and External Affairs; B.S.B.A, Western Carolina University; previously self-employed marketing consultant. Ronald Hunter, professor/ department head, Criminal Justice; Ph.D., Florida State University; previously professor and criminology program coordinator, State University of West Georgia. Jacqueline Jacobs, professor, Educational Leadership and Foundations; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; associate professor and program coordinator, University of South Carolina. Deborah Jefferies, information systems liaison, Registrar; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously project manager/system analyst, Paravenn Corporation. Emily Jellen, visiting instructor, Chemistry and Physics; M.S., Northern Illinois University; previously chemistry instructor, Northern Illinois University. Tanisha Jenkins, director of multicultural affairs, Student Affairs; M.Ed., Clemson University; previously graduate assistant, Gantt Intercultural Center. Avery Johnson, artist illustrator, Public Relations / Publications; B.F.A., Western Carolina University. Crystal Johnson, visiting instructor, Communication, Theatre and Dance; Meagan Karvonen, assistant professor, Educational Leadership and Foundations; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; lecturer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Kristen Klein, office assistant, Health and Human Performance; B.S., Florida State University; previously administrative assistant, Moore Consulting Group, Inc. Lori Koban, visiting assistant professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. Nicholas Koban, assistant professor, Mathematics and Computer Science; Ph.D., Binghamton University; previously teaching assistant, Binghamton University. Lisa Marie Koralewicz, clinical social worker, Counseling Center; M.S.W, Colorado State University; previously counselor/social work intern, Colorado State University. L'Tona Lamonte, assistant women's basketball coach, Athletics; M.S., Georgia Southern University; previously teacher, Lexington City Schools. Ronda Lawrence, office assistant, Rated License Assessment Program; previously sales associate, REACH of Jackson County. John LeBaron, Jay M. Robinson Distinguished Professor in Educational Technology, Educational Leadership and Foundations; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst; previously emeritus professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell. Sarah Elizabeth Likis- Werle, campus/community organizer, Counseling and Psychological Services; M.S., Western Carolina University; previously counselor, Mission St. Joseph's Partial Hospitalization Program, Asheville. Mary Ann Lochner, associate general counsel, Law, Equity and Auditing; J.D., Indiana University; previously senior staff attorney, Community Organizations Legal Assistance Project. Alexander Macaulay Jr., visiting assistant professor, History; Ph.D., University of Georgia; previously assistant professor, Georgia College and State University. Alvin Malesky Jr., assistant professor, Psychology; Ph.D., University of Memphis; previously postdoctoral fellow in forensic psychology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Joe Mann, department purchasing agent, Purchasing; B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University; previously teacher, Iredell- Statesville Schools. Jill Manners, associate professor and coordinator of clinical education for athletic training, Health Sciences; M.S., West Virginia University; previously, program director and assistant professor, Salisbury University. Cheryl Marsh, visiting instructor, English; M.A. English, Western Carolina University. Bessie Mathis, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously sewing machine operator, Ashley's. Stephanie McCormick, assistant women's basketball coach, Athletics; B.S., Catawba College; previously assistant women's basketball coach, Georgia Institute of Technology. William McDaniel II, assistant professor, Engineering and Technology; Ed.D., Clemson University; previously instructor and director of alumni affairs, Isothermal Community College. Terri McDermot, director of major gifts, Development Office; M.A., Emerson College and M.Ed., University of Georgia; previously director of development, urology department, Emory University. Karen McKinney, visiting instructor, English; Ph.D., University of New Mexico; previously adjunct instructor, Mars Hill College. Ron Charles Michaelis, visiting assistant professor, Biology; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, previously Molecular Geneticist, Greenwood Genetic Center. Katya Moorman, assistant professor, Art; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art; previously assistant vice president of multimedia, Merrill Lynch. Jane Nic hols, assistant professor, Hospitality, Tourism and Interior Design; M.S.D., Arizona State University; previously instructor, Mesa Community College. Baxter Nicholson, plumber, Facilities Management; previously self-employed plumber. Sarah Lisa Park, resident director, Residential Living; M.A., University of Iowa; previously assistant for programming in Henry B. Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. Brian Peabody, assistant men's basketball coach, Athletics; B.S. Ed., University of Arizona; previously men's basketball head coach, Pima Community College. Thomas Peters, assistant intramural director. Intramural Department; B.S ., University of Louisiana- Monroe; previously recreational services intern, Cornell University. Eunice Pittman, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously truck driver, Appalachian Transportation. William Poynter, visiting assistant professor, Psychology; Ph.D., Arizona State University; previously senior research consultant, NCR Retail Systems Group. Evelyn Prince, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously self-employed. William Putman, assistant director for facilities, Residential Living; A.A.S., Thomas Edison State College; previously facilities maintenance instructor, Southwestern Community College. Bill Richter, director of athletic development and Catamount Club director, Development Office; M.S., Idaho State University; previously director of athletic marketing / promotions, University of Pennsylvania. Candace Roberts, assistant professor, Hospitality, Tourism and Interior Design; M.S., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; previously assistant professor of interior design, University of Tennessee-Martin. Chandrika Rogers, assistant professor, English; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University; previously associate professor, Palm Beach Community College, Boca Raton, Florida. September 13,2004 • The Reporter Jamey Rogers, visiting instructor, English; M.A., Northern Arizona University; previously lecturer, University of Miami in Miami, Florida. Alexa Roy den, visiting instructor, Political Science and Public Affairs; all but dissertation, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, UK; pre viously postgraduate tutor, University of St. Andrews. Karina Jean Sanden, resident director, Residential Living; M.Ed., Slippery Rock University; previously houseparent, Milton Hershey School. Rubae Sander, director of publications, Public Relations / Publications; previously manager of creative services, Conexant Systems Inc., California. Phillip Sanger, associate professor and director for the Center of Integrated Technology, Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., University ofWisconsin; previously director, Advanced Manufacturing Center, Cleveland State University. Marvin Schade, visiting instructor, Health and Human Performance; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University; previously health education instructor, Lewisburg Area School District. Lisa Seagraves, visiting instructor, Chemistry and Physics; M.S., West Virginia University; previously adjunct instructor, Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College. Anj ana Sharma, visiting instructor, Biology; Ph.D., University ofTennessee. Judy Smith, Housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously with QC Apparel. Megan Smith, head softball coach, Athletics; M.S., University ofTennessee; previously assistant softball coach, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. W. Doug Smith, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously grocery manager, Ingles. Patrica Smyth, associate professor, Nursing; D.S.N., University of Alabama- Birmingham; previously professor in graduate nurse practitioner program, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi. William Sorrells, floor maintenance assistant, Facilities Management; previously carpenter. Katie Spear, assistant director, Admissions; B.A., Western Carolina University. Lonnie Speer, housekeeper, Facilities Management; A.S., St. Louis Community College -Meramac; previously police sergeant, shift supervisor, Department of Juvenile Justice Police Department— State Juvenile Justice Facility. Barbara St. John, assistant professor, Nursing; DNSc, Catholic University, Washington, DC; previously nursing faculty of Blue Ridge Community College. Donna Stevenson, stock clerk II, Facilities Management; previously guest safety officer, Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Susan Stewart, professor, Human Services; Ph.D., University of Florida; previously professor, University of West Florida. Wesley Stone, assistant professor, Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; previously assistant professor, Valparaiso University. David Strahan, Distinguished Professor, Birth-Kindergarten/ Middle Grades Education; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati; previously professor of curriculum and instruction, University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Deborah Tarmann, administrative secretary, Office of the CIO; previously legal assistant at local law firm. September 13,2004 *The Reporter JefFTatham, analysts programmer, applications development and support, Information Technology; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously, programmer/Web developer, Gold and Silver Reserve, Melbourne, FL. Russell Teasley, visiting assistant professor, Management and International Business; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; previously promotion coordinator, Upstate Coalition for Entrepreneural Development. B. MarkTennant, HVAC mechanic, Facilities Management; previously maintenance technician, Whitley Products Inc. Teresa Unseld, visiting assistant professor, Art; Ed.D., Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana; previously associate professor and interim chair, Fine Arts Department, Winston-Salem State University. Deborah Walters, visiting instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science, M.S., Western Carolina University. Cheryl Waters-Tormey, assistant professor, Geosciences and Natural Resource Management; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; previously instructor, University of Wisconsin- Madison. Johnny Westall, educational consultant, Human Services; M.A., Western Carolina University; previously principal, Mitchell County Schools. f Clayton White, assistant football coach, Athletics; B.S., North Carolina State University; previously defensive backs coach, Sanderson High School, Raleigh. R. Peter Whittaker, visiting assistant professor, Health Sciences; M.S., Western Carolina University, previously environmental specialist and consultant to county health department, Division of Environmental Health. Dolores Willey, visiting assistant professor, Marketing and Business Law; J.D., University of Tennessee; previously director/instructor, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Mitchell Williams, assistant professor, Educational Leadership and Foundations; Ed.D., North Carolina State University; previously director of academic programs for UVA's Southwest Center, University ofVirginia. Brett Woods, director of annual and special gifts, Office of Advancement and External Affairs; M.L.A., Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama; previously director of development, Brevard College. Carol Woodson, assistant professor, Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., University of Florida; previously assistant professor, Auburn University. Amanda Zeider, assistant director, Admissions; B.S., Western Carolina Univeristy. Tracy Zontec, visiting instructor, Health Sciences; M.S.PH., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously safety manager , East Carolina University. • Mario Gaetano, professor of music, is a recipient of a 2004-05 Standard Award presented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The cash awards from ASCAP are designed to reward and encourage composers who make important contributions, but whose published music generates relatively small royalties. • Christopher A. Cooper and Gibbs Knotts, assistant professors of political science and public affairs, contributed an essay to Lights, Camera, Campaignl- Media, Politics, and Political Advertising, a new book edited by David A. Schultz of Hamline University. Due out this month, the book explores the convergence of political advertising with pop culture, describing new and emerging advertising trends, the effectiveness of negative advertising, and the impact on elections results on voting. HEALTHY CATS EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM Sponsored by the University Health Center and Human Resources, the Healthy Cats Employee Wellness Program will run for 12 weeks from Sept. 27 to Dec. 17. To sign up, employees must attend one of two mandatory meetings on Monday, Sept. 20, at either noon or 5 p.m. in the multipurpose room of A.K. Hinds University Center. If you are interesting in jo ining the Healthy Cats program, you should also sign up for the fall employee health screening to be held Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ramsey Center. Enrollment in the Healthy Cats Employee Wellness Program is on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited. For more information, contact Karen White at 227-2088. "Not pictured" new employees are listed on the next page. September 13,2004 • The Reporter New Faces Not Pictured Jennifer Almond, administrative assistant, University Center; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously administrative assistant in financial records, Southern Hospitality Outsourcing, formerly of the Sylva area. Barbara Anders, processing assistant, University Police; previously teller supervisor, United Community Bank. Theodore Anderson, visiting assistant professor, Chemistry and Physics; Ph.D., New York University; previously instructor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. John Austin, facilities construction engineer, Facilities Management; A.A., FayettevilleTechnical College; previously construction observer/ administrator, McCracken and Lopey P.A. Avery Brown, grounds worker, Facilities Management; previously grounds maintenance, Wade Hampton Club. Dawn Brown, consultant, IT Services; B.B.A, Eastern New Mexico University; previously IT specialist, Enron Corporation, Houston, Texas. Mary W. Brown, housekeeping supervisor II, Residential Living; graduate of Tuscola High School, Waynesville; previously housekeeping supervisor I, Residential Living. Sandra Bumgarner, document tracking coordinator, Financial Aid; previously office manager and uniform sales, All American Uniforms and All American Awards. Nancy Carter, housekeeper, Residential Living; cosmetology certificate, Southwestern Community College; previously manager/stylist, Smart Style, Sylva. Ronnie Carr, enrollment officer, Financial Aid; B.B.A., Montreat College; previously regional coordinator/consultant, Employment Security Commission. Linda Darby, R.N., University Health Center; A.D.N., Northwest Alabama State Junior College; previously case manager, Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, Florence, Alabama. Phyllis Franks, housekeeper, University Center; previously, supervisor, Aramark, University Center. Elizabeth Garett, Housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously cashier, Harrah's Casino. Robert Gecan, assistant fitness director; Fitness Center; B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University. Brannan Givens, assistant director of operations, University Center; B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; previously technical crew manager, UNC-G Office of Student Life. James Goodwin, visiting assistant professor, Psychology; Ph.D., Florida State University; previously faculty, Wheeling Jesuit University. Brandon Green, electric meter reader, Facilities Management; previously patient service tech, Kelley's Home Health. Candace Gunter, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously PSP/scan coordinator, Harold's Galaxy, Dillsboro. Kimberly Hedden, grounds worker, Facilities Management; B.S. Western Carolina University; previously press operator, Consolidated Plastics. David Heislen, housekeeper, Facilities Management; B.A., Windham College, B.S., University of Pittsburgh; previously at John Stark Regional High School as a custodian. Donna Hogsed, police officer, University Police; previously, criminal investigator, Cherokee Police Department. Janie Kirkland, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously certified nursing assistant, Skyland Care Center. Peggy Knapp, R.N., allergy/immunization clinic coordinator, University Health Center; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously recreational therapist, Independent Living Rehabilitation Program, New Bern. Paul Lormand, theatre director, Fine and Performing Arts Center and assistant professor, Communication, Theatre and Dance; M.F.A., University of Memphis; previously executive director of the Sequoyah Institute, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Jason D. Martin, grounds worker, Facilities Management; previously service technician, Mug-A-Bug Pest Control. James S. Mason III, grounds worker, Facilities Management; previously stock person, Wal-Mart. Bethel W. McCarter, mail center supervisor, Residential Living; previously housekeeping supervisor II, Residential Living. Margaret Messick, housekeeper, University Center; previously housekeeper, Harrah's Casino Hotel, Cherokee. Richard Lee Moore Sr., housekeeper, Residential Living; graduate of Stratford High School, Stratford, Connecticut; previously shift supervisor, Chick-fil-A. Rita G. Prince, housekeeper, Facilities Management; previously produce sales associate, Wal-Mart. Matthew Rathbone, police officer, University Police; previously supervisor, Colbond Inc., Asheville/Candler. Elizabeth Reese, visiting instructor, English; B.A., Salem College. Brenda Rice, housekeeper, University Center; previously construction cleaner. Reginald Rogers, accountant II, Controller's Office, B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University; previously finance manager, Save the Children Foundation. Andrew Sapienza, computer network coordinator, Engineering and Technology; B.A., Saint Leo University; previously IT manager, Consolidation Resource Center. Cynthia Schnyder, visiting instructor, Business Computer Information Systems and Economics; M.S., Western Carolina University; previously instructor, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg. Lori Schrodt, assistant professor, Physical Therapy; M.S., University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill; previously teaching assistant University of North Carolina and Duke. Adria Shipp, visiting instructor, Communication, Theatre and Dance; M.A., Western Carolina University. William Shivers III, academic adviser, Advising Center; M.S., University of Alabama; previously graduate assistant, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Alabama. Stefanie Soroka, academic adviser, Advising Center; M.S., Plattsburgh State University of New York; previously assistant director of alumni affairs, Plattsburgh State University of New York. Roxane Stiles, office assistant, English; B.A., Montreat College School of Professional and Adult Students; previously legal assistant, R. Phillip Haire, attorney. William Tatum, electrician, Facilities Management; previously self-employed electrician. Holli Thompson, office assistant, Geosciences and Natural Resources Management; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; previously office assistant, Franklin Machine Company. Chris Tuten, visiting instructor, Health and Human Performance; Ph.D., University of South Carolina-Columbia; previously ESL instructor, Asheville—Buncombe Technical College. John Urbanski, assistant professor, Management and International Business; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; previously assistant professor, Francis Marion University. Charles White, assistant professor, English; M.A., Western Carolina University. Melissa Young, Web services assistant, Hunter Library; B.A., University of New Hampshire; previously information desk coordinator, Dartmouth College. September 13,2004 • The Reporter WESTERN ANNOUNCES 2004-05 THEATRE SEASON Ivory Consort to Open Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series March 17-20 as a joint effort between the university's theatre arts and music programs. A blend of science fiction, comedy and musical, the play tell s the story of a fl orist who nurses a man-eating plant back to health, then makes a deadly pact with the plant to win the woman he loves. With book and lyrics by Howar d Ashman and music by Alan Menken , the show won the New York Drama Critics Circle Awar d for Best Musical in 1983. Western's production will feature musical direction by Bradley Martin, instructor of music, and choreography by Amy Dowling, assistant professor of dance. The season will close with the mystery David Auburn's Pro of, directed by Claire Eye, instructor of theatre arts. The play tells the story of a disputed mathematical proof found among the abandoned notebooks of a brilliant but unstable professor, and his daughter's search for the truth while confronting her family's twin legacies of madness and genius. Hailed by Variety as "wonderfully funny" and "ambitiously constructed," Proof will be staged April 20-24. For more information about season tickets or Patron Club memberships, contact the Department of Communication, Theatre and Dance at (828) 227-7491, or visit HTTP://THEATRE.WCU.EDU Tickets also will be available for individual productions. The Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series at Western Carolina University will feature 10 programs for the 2004- 05 season, including performances of world music, a comical twist on the great books, and acrobats from the People's Republic of China. The series begins Monday, Sept. 20, with a performance by the Ivory Consort in the recital hall of the Coulter Building. The ensemble specializes in medieval music from the Golden Age of Spain when various religions forged a common musical language. The program "Music from the land of Three Faiths" features lOth-through 13th-century songs in Hebrew, Arabic and Galician-Portuguese. Canadian guitarist Don Ross will perform Monday, Sept. 27, in the recital hall of the Coulter Building. A two-time winner of the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, Ross performs a mixture of jazz, folk, rock and classical music, which he describes as "heavy wood." Western is ready to rais e the curtain on its 2004-05 theatre season as the University Players stage the Tony Award-winning drama Danci ng at Lughnasa, the Greek classic An tigone with a modern twist, the off-beat musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors and the Pulitzer Prize-winnin g mystery Proo f. All shows will stage in Hoey Auditorium, with evening performances and weekend matinees. Season tickets are on sale now. Prices for season tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for senior citizens and Western faculty and staff, and $20 for students. Memberships also are available for the Patron Club, which provides additional financial support to the University Players and its activities. Memberships are avai lable at the Actor ($250), Director ($500) and Producer ($1,000) levels. All membership levels offer tickets to all productions , and much of the cost of membership is tax deductible. Opening the season is Brian Friel 's Dancing at Lughnasa, a drama told from the viewp oint of a young boy growing up in a fatherless home with his unmarried mother and four spinster aunts in 1930s Ireland. Their lives are interrupted by the arrival of two men - the boy's long-lost father, who is off t o Spain to fight the war against Franco, and an elderly uncle who has "come home to die" after a lifetime in America. Directed by Stephen Michael Ayers, associate professor of theatre arts, Da ncing at Lughnasa runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3. Antigone, directed by Richa rd Beam, associate professor of theatre arts, will be staged Nov. 10- 14. An adaptation by Lew is Galantiere of Jean Anouilh's work, the play was originally produced in Paris in 1942, whe n France was occupied by Nazi Germany and was part of Hitler's Europe. Based on Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, the play depicts an authoritarian regime mirrored by the predicament of the French peop le of the time. Howard Ashman's tongue-in-cheek musical Little Shop of Ho rrors comes to the stage on Ivory Consort will perform lOth-through 13th-century songs in Hebrew,Arabic and Galician-Portuguese in the recital hall of the Coulter Building on Monday, Sept. 20. September 13,2004 'The Reporter Western's Mountain Heritage Center once again will put the focus on traditional mountain culture, providing demonstrations of authentic mountain skills such as woodcarving, basket making, blacksmithing, quilting, and weaving on the main festival grounds. Visitors are encouraged to visit the center while on Western's campus to learn about Appalachian culture through its many exhibits and displays. Located on the ground floor of H.F. Robinson Administration Building, the Mountain Heritage Center will be open on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Heritage Day attendees also will find three stages of traditional mountain music and dance, with lots of clogging and toe-tapping fiddle and banjo music. Visitors can join in two sessions of shape-note singing, where singers from across the Southeast carry on one of the region's sacred traditions. The Mountain Heritage Day arts and crafts midway will include about 160 vendors offering handmade items ranging from woodwork and pottery to paintings, clocks and quilts. More than 25 food booths will feature old-fashioned fare such as ham biscuits, cider, lemonade, barbecue, Cherokee fry bread, peanuts, popcorn, beans, cornbread, and the like. (Sorry, no soft drinks or fast food.) Hmmm...let's see: Hay bales? Check. Portable toilets? Check. Sound system for main stage? Check. Members of the 30-member committee that organize Mountain Heritage Day, Western's annual showcase of traditional Appalachian culture, are checking their to-do lists as they make final preparations for this year's event, coming up on campus Saturday, Sept. 25. Western will be commemorating three decades of celebrating traditional Appalachian culture as this year's Mountain Heritage Day. For the few who have never experienced the festival, imagine a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for authentic Appalachian folk arts, infused with the spirit of a big family reunion. A visit to the festival provides a memorable mosaic of sights, sounds and smells that keeps many first-time visitors coming back year after year. And they do keep coming back, be on display at the festival. Save room for the cider, barbecue and Cherokee fry bread. as attendance at Mountain Heritage Day regularly tops 25,000. The festival also offers several just-for-fun competitions, including a 5K footrace, horseshoes, checkers matches, an antique auto show, costume contests for women and children, a beard and moustache contest for men, and a preserved foods contest. The festival woodcutting contest is always a crowd favorite, with chain saw and crosscut saw masters from across the nation competing against one another. Additions to this year's festival include a morning farmers market, offering fresh fruits, vegetables and other hand-grown delicacies to festival attendees; and exhibitions of the traditional Cherokee game of stickball at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in cake walks during the day to assist Western's Staff Forum in raising money for the Staff Forum Scholarship Fund. Contact Keith Ashe at 227-2480 for more information. Mountain Heritage Day is held outside, rain or shine, and admission to the festival site is free. Activities begin around 8 a.m. and wind down around 5 p.m. Close parking is limited, but shuttles operate throughout Bluegrass lovers will be entertained by the many groups the daY- Special parking is available to those with physical disabilities. Pets performing at the festival, including banjo players. are not allowed on festival grounds, but service animals are welcome. September 13,2004 *The Reporter Saturday, September 25th Mouth-watering exhibits of award-winning iams. jellies, canned vegetables, pies and biscuits will Tuesday, September 14 Luncheon and celebration- Employee Appreciation Day and Welcome Back luncheon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., RRAC. (227-7100) Sunday, September 19 Presentation—Kay Moss, Tools and Tales from th e Open Hearth: 18th Cooking and Food ways 2:30-4:00 p.m., MHC. (227-7129) Monday, September 20 Concert—Ivory Consort, performing medieval music in exciting, historically informed manner. Admission: $15 general; $ 10 staff, non-Western students; free for Western students. 7:30 p.m., RH. (227-7206) Tuesday, September 21 Concert—Catamount Concert Series, Western music faculty in a program of instrumental and vocal music. 8 p.m., RH. (227-7242) Wednesday, September 22 Presentation—Appalachian Cultural Lunchtime Series. Noon-1 p.m., MHC. (227-7129) m Calendar September, 2004 Look for regular updates on the university's web site at www.wcu.edu/cal.html Thursday, September 23 Presentation—TTie Prin ce of Dark Corners, Major Lewi s Redmond , Outlaw, an orginal play by Gary Carden. 7 p.m., MHC. (227-7129) Also a Saturday matinee. Friday, September 24 Lady Catamount Soccer vs. College of Charleston, 4 p.m., SSF. (227-7338) Saturday, September 25 Festival~30th Annual Mountain Heritage Day, old-fashioned day­long celebration of mountain life, featuring three stages of traditional music and dance with continuous toe-tapping fiddle and banjo music and clogging, two shape-note singing sessions that reflect the sacred traditions of the mountains, dozens of demonstrations of mountain folk arts, and craft and food booths. 227-3193 or look at www.mountainheritageday.com Saturday, September 25 Presentation—The Prin ce of Dark Corners, Major Lewi s Redmond , Outlaw, an orginal play by Gary Carden. 2 p.m., MHC. (227-7129) Sunday, September 26 Lady Catamount Soccer vs. East Carolina, 1 p.m., SSF. (227-7338) Monday, September 27 Concert —Don Ross, one of today's true innovators of guitar composition and technique. Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world. He plays an unclassifiable musical style that borrows from jazz, folk, rock and classical music. 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general; $10 staff, non-Western students; free for Western students. RH. (227-7206) *•* Now Showing *** Exhibitions: Mountain Heritage Center Migration of the Scotch-Irish People (permanent exhibition). The Crafting of Mountain Music, through January 5, 2005. An interpretation of the historical musical instruments common to the Southern Appalachian region. All Things Iron: Practic al and Decorative Ironwarey through December 17, 2004. More than 200 iron items dating from the 1600s to the 1900s including implements, blacksmith and farrier tools, and lighting devices. People of the Land: Cherokee Heritage Sites in the Cullowhee Valley, the latest reports on the finding of summer archaeological digs in the Cullowhee Valley. The Dulcimer: An Appalachian Folk Tradition, through June 2005. Traces the development of the dulcimer from its origins to today's traditional folk instrument. Key: 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; SSF - Schrader Soccer Field. BREAK BY THE LAKE CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPT. 24 University Counseling Programs and the Office for Rural Education are teaming with the Jackson County School System to offer "Break by the Lake 2004," a one-day conference for student services personnel from across Western North Carolina set for Friday, Sept. 24. The conference, held annually at Lake Junaluska during the fall of the year, is designed for school counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, attendance officers, school resource officers and other student personnel workers. In addition to presentations by student personnel professionals from across the region and networking opportunities, the conference will feature a program titled "Walking Together Through Cherokee Eyes," led by Cherokee storyteller and historian Freeman Owle. Presentation topics will include legal issues, parent involvement, getting started with young children, creative counseling, self-injury in adolescents, student grief, positive classroom environment for at-risk students, sexuality in schools, and music and self-discovery. The conference begins at 8:15 a.m. at Lake Junaluska. For registration information, contact the Office for Rural Education at (828) 227-7347. Submissions: Send neu/s items and calendar notices to WCU Calendar, 1601 Ramsey Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 or e-mail to reporter@email.wcu.edu. Submit items for the university's calendar on the Internet at least one week prior to the event. September 13,2004 • The Reporter SAM BUSH TO PERFORM AT RAMSEY CENTER Mandolin master Sam Bush and his band will top the musical lineup at the Mountain Heritage Day Spotlight Concert on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The concert also will feature Whitewater Bluegrass Company, featuring Western alumnus and Grammy Award-winning banjoist Marc Pruett, and the Frogtown Four. Music at the Ramsey Center will get under way at 7:30 p.m. A living legend in bluegrass and acoustic music circles, Bush made his debut recording as a 17-year-old, after holding the title of National Junior Fiddle Champion for three years. At age 19, he founded New Grass Revival, an ensemble that for the next 18 years broke new ground in acoustic music by using traditional bluegrass instruments to create an up-tempo blend of gospel, rock, pop, reggae, jazz, country and bluegrass. New Grass Revival disbanded in 1989, and Bush went on to lead Emmylou Harris' Grammy-winning Nash Ramblers for five years. An in-demand session player for many years, Bush also stays busy touring with Lyle Lovett, Left Over Salmon, Linda Rondstadt, Dolly Par ton and former New Grass Revival band mate Bela Fleck. Bush's latest recording, "Ice Caps: Peaks ofTelluride," is culled from his 1990s performances at Colorado's Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where he has been the musical guiding spirit for 26 of the festival's 27 years, earning Bush the title "Mayor ofTelluride." Tickets for the Sept. 24 show are $ 10 for Western students and children 13 and under, and $ 15 for all others. Bluegrass entertainer Sam Bush will appear in concert at the Ramsey Center on Sept. 24. Sponsored in part by WNCW-FM,WestCare Health System and Mediacom, the concert is the introductory event for the 30th anniversary Mountain Heritage Day, the annual celebration of Appalachian culture that will be held on the campus Saturday, Sept. 25.To order tickets, contact the ticket office at (828) 227-7722 or (866) WCU-FEST. The Reporter is pub lished by the Office o f Publi c Relations. John Ashcraft, editor. Mail faculty/staff notes, events, notices, and changes of address to The Reporter, 1601 Ramsey Center, or send them via e-mail to REPORTER@EMAIL.WCU.EDU 1,800 copies of this publi c document were printed at a cost of $987.45, or $0,549 per copy. Western Carolina University is an E qual Opportunity Institution. %porter Office of Public Relations Publications Unit 1601 Ramsey Center Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CULLOWHEE, N.C. PERMIT NO. 1 September 13,2004 • The Reporter Relief Fund Established Western has established a hurricane relief fund to provide financial assistance for employees and students who suffered property loss or damages from the two recent storms that struck the region. At this point, contributors have given more than $3,600 to the fund, including $1,500 collected by the Staff Forum on Employee Appreciation Day, Sept. 14. If you'd like to make a donation to the fund, send cash or a check (made out to the Hurricane Relief Fund) to Lila Buchanan in the Development Office, Room 401, H.F. Robinson Building. Contributions are tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt. People who need assistance can apply for the funds through Human Resources. Forms are available at www.wcu.edu/pubinfo/news/ hurricanefundapp0904.htm Flood damage on campus was minimal. This view shows a new water hazard that Ivan added to the golf driving range, with the new track area visible in the distance. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, with the heavy rain and high winds of Hurricane Ivan bearing down on Western North Carolina, Chancellor John Bardo sent students home. Two days later, with the county in a state of emergency, he shut down the university entirely. But long before those rare events, university officials were making preparations to protect lives and property at Western. In pre-storm planning meetings coordinated by the university Police Department, various offices agreed on a wide range of precautions. Workers from Facilities Reporter -ML Netus for the Faculty c September 27, 2004 News Facultyth aen d Staff of Western Carolina University Carter Named First Provost Behind the Scenes - Hurricane Preparations The board of trustees has approved Kyle R. Carter, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Central Missouri State University, as Western's chief academic officer, a position that also will carry the title of provost for the first time in the university's history. Carter, a member of the administration at Central Missouri State since 1998, will serve as chief academic officer at Western and will be the senior vice chancellor authorized to act on behalf of Chancellor John W. Bardo in the chancellor's absence. The appointment is effective Nov. 1. "We have been searching for an individual who can help guide Western through a period of growth and development that is just now in the early stages," Bardo said in announcing the appointment. "With the input of faculty, students and staff, the university has charted a path for the future, and is in need of a proven higher education administrator to help us get there. We have found just that person with Kyle Carter." Carter will fill a vacancy created by the departure of Richard J. Codings, vice chancellor for academic affairs at Western continued on page 2 Incoming Provost Kyle R. Carter Provost Appointed Continued from page I since 1996, who left the university in'May to become president of Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. The appointment of Carter follows a nationwide search conducted by a campuswide committee and assisted by a national consulting firm. "Western Carolina University provides a unique challenge for me and a set of opportunities that I couldn't resist," said Carter, who also is a professor of psychology. "I am impressed with the executive management team, the faculty and staff at Western Carolina. They are hard­working, ambitious and collegial. I couldn't ask for a better environment." At Central Missouri State, Carter is responsible for administering the academic programs of the university, including many academic support services. 1 am Impressed with the executive management team, the faculty and stan at Western Carolina. They are hard-working, ambitious and collegial. I couldn't ask for a better environment." —Kyle Carter He was chair of the committee that produced the university's strategic plan, revised promotion and tenure criteria and processes, redesigned summer school schedules and offerings, and revised faculty compensation policies and procedures. Carter helped guide CMSU through a period of financial belt-tightening amidst record-high state cutbacks in higher education funding, and helped establish the university's Honors College. "The committee conducted an extensive search until we found someone who had the broad range of experience that is required for this new leadership position at Western," said Noelle Kehrberg, dean of the College of Applied Sciences and chair of the search committee. "With his experience as provost at Central Missouri. Kyle Carter has the experience, vision and enthusiasm we were seeking." Prior to joining the administration at CMSU, Carter served as associate vice president for research and graduate studies and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado. He also served as president of the University of Northern Colorado Research Corp.; associate dean of t he College of Education; and director of the division of research, evaluation and development. Jack Sholder Motion picture director, writer and editor Jack Sholder is the latest Emmy Award-winner to join the faculty at Western. Chancellor John W. Bardo announced Monday, Sept. 20, the selection of Sholder for the position of producer/director in the studios of the Center for Applied Technology at Western. He will hold the rank of professor in the department of communication, theatre and dance. The appointment is effective immediately. Director of The Hidden, Nightmare on Elm Street 2, Renegades and HBO's By Dawn s Early Light, Sholder won an Emmy Award for his editing work on 3-2-1 Contact. Patch Adams To Speak at Western Patch Adams, the doctor famous for using laughter as part of healing, will be at Western on Thursday, Oct. 7, as part of a two-day swing through Western North Carolina. Adams, probably best known for the movie in which he was portrayed by Robin Williams, will speak on the topic "What is Your Love Strategy?" at 7 p.m. in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center at Western. There is no charge for admission. The presentation is sponsored by Western's Health Services Center and the 2004-05 Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series. For more information, call (828) 227-7677. A medical doctor and social activist, Adams founded the Gesundheit Institute in 1972 as a creative response to the health care crisis in a nation facing spiraling medical costs, dispirited care givers and alienated patients. It is Adams' philosophy that "healing should be a loving, human interchange, not a business transaction."His presentation at Western is the first stop on his WNC tour. Hurricane Preparation Continued from page I Management filled up campus water supplies to assure a three- to four-day supply in case the pumps lost power; checked emergency lights and topped off fuel for emergency generators; and delivered a generator and portable lighting to Dodson Cafeteria so that meals could be served in the event of a power failure. Workers at the Ramsey Center, designated an evacuation shelter, cleared the facility's calendar and got ready to feed and house evacuees and emergency crews. Campus police, in close communication with emergency management officials, Duke Power, and the Red Cross, monitored the path of the storm and sent warnings to the campus community by e-mail; put extra life vests, flares and throwing ropes in each patrol car; prepared barricades to block flooded bridges and roads; put all officers on standby ; and scheduled student Campus Rangers to assist officers. Information Technology Services staff arranged for an off-campus Web site to provide information updates. And those are just a few of the highlights of all that was done. Although the storm was not as powerful as predicted, it struck with devastating force, leaving death and destruction in its wake. While Western escaped major damage, officials are confident the time and effort spent on preparing for the worst was not wasted. "The work of a lot of people prevented a great deal of additional damage and possible loss of life," said Gene McAbee, director of university police. And that work was good practice for next time. Sandbags at the Village September 27, 200 4 • The Reporter • page 2 \ i ii Look for regular updates on the university s Web site at www.wcu.edu/cal.html Monday, Sept. 27 Concert—Don Ross, one of today's true innovators of guitar composition and technique. Admission: $10 general; $8 staff, non-Western students; free for Western students. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Coulter Building. (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions series) (227-7206) Tuesday, Sept. 28 Faculty recital—Eldred Spell, flute, and Lillian Buss Pearson, piano and harpsichord. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Coulter Building. Catamount Concert Series event. (227-7242) Wednesday—Sunday Sept. 29, 30, & Oct. 1 , 2 , 3 Theatre—The University Players present Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel. Tickets: $12.50 adults; $10 seniors, Western faculty and staff; $6 students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Hoey Auditorium. (227-7491) or (theatre.wcu.edu) Thursday, Sept. 30 Concert—The Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble. The "pops" concert will feature a program of music from the movies.Admission: $5 general; $3 students, senior citizens. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Coulter Building. (227-7242) Octofai Friday, Oct. 1 Lady Catamount soccer—vs. Elon. Southern Conference game. 4 p.m. Schrader Field. (227-7335) Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. Elon. Southern Conference match. 7 p.m. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. (227-7335) Saturday, Oct. 2 Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. UNC—Greensboro. 2 p.m. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. (227-7335) Sunday, Oct. 3 Arti-Facts!—series designed for children ages six through 12 to explore the region's natural and cultural heritage, presents "Orienteering." Free, but reservations required. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mountain Heritage Center. (227-7129) Monday, Oct. 4 Presentation—Harriet McBryde Johnson, disability activist. Admission: $5 general; $3 staff, non-Western students; free for Western students. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Coulter Building. (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions series) (227-7206) Wednesday, Oct. 6 Appalachian Cultural Lunchtime series—"Traditional Mountain Dance Styles." Noon-1 p.m. Auditorium, Mountain Heritage Center. (227-7129) Thursday, Oct. 7 Lecture and DVD presentation— Patch Adams, the doctor famous for using laughter as part of healing and portrayed by Robin Williams in a popular movie, will speak on the topic "What is Your Love Strategy?" Free. 7 p.m. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions series) (227-7677) Friday, Oct. 8 Recital—Music student recital. 2 p.m. Recital Hall, Coulter Building. (227-7242) Lady Catamount soccer—vs. Wofford. Southern Conference game. 4 p.m. Schrader Field. (227-7335) Saturday, Oct. 9 Catamount football—vs. Georgia Southern. Southern Conference game. Western Athletics Hall of Fame Inductions and Family Weekend. 4 p.m. Whitmire Stadium/Waters Field. (227-7338) Sunday, Oct. 10 Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. The Citadel. Southern Conference match. 2 p.m. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. (227-7335) REEL Diversity Film series—filmmaker Nina Davenport's Parallel Lives, an American road-trip movie with a twist that presents a portal into inner lives of Americans. 7 p.m. Theater, A.K. Hinds University Center. (227-7206) EXHIBITS Mountain Heritage Center September SLIDESHOW SPOTLIGHT: "Islands in the Clouds" tells the story of the Blue Ridge Parkway from its Depression-era origin to its current popularity as a tourist highway. QMtru A Migration df the Scotch-Irish People —Permanent QJhru B "The Crafting of Mountain Music/' through January 5, 2005. An interpretation of the historical musical instruments common to the Southern Appalachian region. CjMcui c "All ThingsTron: Practical and Decorative Ironware," through December 17, 2004. More than 200 iron items dating from the 1600s to the 1900s including implements, blacksmith and farrier tools, and lighting devices. Loth* "People of the Land: Cherokee Heritage Sites in the Cullowhee Valley." The latest reports on the finding of summer archaeological digs in the Cullowhee Valley. "The Dulcimer: An Appalachian Folk Tradition," through June 2005. Traces the development of the dulcimer from its origins to today's traditional folk instrument. Submissions: Send news items and calendar notices to WCLJ Calendar, 1601 Ramsey Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee,Ntrrth Carolina 28723 or e-mail to: Reporter@email.wcu.edu. Submit items for the un iversity's online calendar at least one week prior to the event. September 27, 2 0 0 4 • The Reporter • page 3 Dancing at Lughnasa The University Players of Western Carolina University present the multiple Tony Award-winning play Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel as the 2004-05 theatre season opens Wednesday, Sept. 29. The play runs through Sunday, Oct.3, in Hoey Auditorium. "This play is about a family, a bit ragged around the edges, a bit beaten down by life but not defeated," said the play's director, Stephen Michael Ayers, associate professor of communication, theatre arts and dance at Western. "This is the last precious glimpse of the Mundy family together before they are torn apart by time, war and their need to pursue individual interests." The drama is set in Ireland in 1936. Time magazine called Dancing at Lughnasa the most elegant and rueful memory play since The Glass Menagerie. Show times for all evening performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 2, and 2 p.m. for matinees Saturday, Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 3. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and WCU faculty and staff, and $6 for students. Season tickets are still available. For more information or to order tickets, contact the department of communication, theatre and dance at (828) 227-7491 or visit theatre.wcu.edu Young Michael Mundy (center, played by Michael Wannagot), a boy being raised by five unmarried sisters in 1930s-era Ireland, helps family members (played by Sara Dodson, left, and Miranda Pritchard, right) gather fruit in a scene from Western's production of "Lughnasa." The Reporter is publis hed by the Office of Pub lic Relations. John Ashcraft, editor. Mail faculty/staff notes, events, notices, and changes of address to: The Reporter; 1601 Ram sey Center, or send them via e-mail to: Reporter@email.wcu.edu. 1.800 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $329.15. or $0.18 per copy. Western Carolina University is an Equal O pportunity Institution. -Reporter Office of Public Relations Publications Department 1601 Ramsey Center Cullowhee, NC 28723 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CULLOWHEE, N.C. 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