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The Reporter, September 2008

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  • International Beach Trust locates Office at Western WCU is the new home to the offices of the Santa Aguila Charitable Trust, an international organization devoted to the protection and preservation of beaches around the world, and recent graduate Adam Griffith has been hired as director of the trust's Beach care program. Griffith, who earned his master's degree in biology from Western in May, is working our of space in WCU's Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, known worldwide for its use of science to inAuence public policy affecting management of U.S. shorelines. "Our immediate goal is to launch the official Beachcare Web site to inform, educate, protect and celebrate the world's beaches," Griffith said. Other priorities of the trust include identifying beaches in trouble around the world, and providing the scientific basis for improving their management, he said. "!love the beach and am thrilled to work in the nonprofit and environmental fields," Griffith said. Established by Olaf GuerrandHermes, a member of the family that founded the Parisbased Hermes fashion house, and wife Eva after the death of2-year-old-daughrer Aguila in a car accident in 2005, the Santa Aguila Charitable Trust strives to educate the general public regarding issues that threaten the world's beaches and coasts. 1l1e relocation of the trust to WCU comes through the efforts of Rob Young, director of Western's Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines and a member of the advisory board of the trust. The advisory board oversees the trust's strategy and works to ensure its mission of global mobilization to stop the decimation of beaches worldwide. "This effort will unite PSDS and Western with a very inAuential group of global movers and shakers in the name of environmental education and responsible coastal management," Young said. "It is all very exciting." - By BILL STUDENC Applications Due Sept. 26 for QEP Development Grants The Office of the Provost plans to award at least I 0 grants of up to $750 each this fall for activities connected to implementation of the university's Quality Enhancement Plan. Faculty members can submit grant applications through Friday, Sept. 26, for fall awards, and through Friday, Jan. 30, for spring awards. Derails and grant applications can be accessed from the Web site http://www.wcu.edu/l0093.asp. For more information, contact Carol Burton, assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies and QEP project director, at 227-7497 or burton@wcu.edu. Newcomers To Western Meet the newest members of the WCU community. Here are the names, photographs and brief biographies of more than 150 faculty and staff members who recently joined the Western family or moved into a full-time position. :l: Reporter- September 8, 2008 Anne Aldrich, office manager and executive assistant, Provost's Office; B.S., West Georgia State University; previously human resources director, Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Sylva. Kia Asberg, assistant professor, Psychology; Ph.D., University of Central Florida; previously psychology fellow, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn. Kirsten Barger, special projects coordinator, Center for Service Learning; B.A., Goddard College; previously of Santa Fe, N.M. Keith J. Bell, assistant professor, Applied Criminology; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; previously assistant professor of criminal justice, Marshall University, Huntington, W.Va. Kate Best, visiting assistant professor, Mathematics and Computer Science; M.A., Miami University; previously mathematics and education instructor, Portland State University, Portland, Ore. Lance Alexis, director, Disability Services; Ed. D., East Tennessee State University; previously doctoral fellow, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn. April Avery-Ferguson, assistant professor, Elementary and Middle Grades Education; Ed. D., Western Carolina University; previously principal, Riverside Elementary School, Newland. Jeanette Beaudry, academic adviser, OneStop Student Services Center; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University; previously Aight attendant, US Airways, Charlotte. Maggie Bergen, office manager, Center for Student Involvement; B.B.A., Georgia State University; previously paralegal, Rome, Ga. Hunt Boulware, assistant professor, History; Ph.D., University of Cambridge; previously visiting assistant professor, Anderson University, Anderson, S.C. Erin Adams, assistant professor, Arr and Design; previously adjunct insrrucmr, Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, Colo. Cyndi Ammons, administrative support associate, Student Afiairs; A.A.S., Cecils Junior College of Business; previously office manager, Smoky Mountain OB/GYN Associates, Franklin and Bryson City. Kay Babecki, administrative support associate, Facilities Management; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously legal assistant, Williams and Cassady, Dillsboro. Alan Beck, assistant baseball coach, Athletics; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University; previously director of baseball operations, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Kristan Berry, academic adviser, Advising Center; M.A., Appalachian State University; previously graduate assistant, Appalachian State University, Boone. Jeff Brookshire, officer, Police; B.L.E.T., Haywood Community College. Stephen Brown, Aaron Brunck, Anita Buchanan, department head, nerwork analyst, telecommunicamr, Applied Criminology; Networking and Police; previously Ph.D., University of Communication team driver for Maryland; previously Services; B.S. trucking company director of criminal Western Carolina and cook. justice and criminology University; previously honors-in-discipline designer/drafter, Tyco program, East Tennessee Elecrronics, Fairview. State University, Johnson City, Tenn. Brian Buchanan, Pamela M. Buchanan, Pam Buskey, dayshift bui lding director, Health instruccor, and environme rual Services; M.B.A., Educational services supervisor, Western Carolina Leadership and Facilities University; previously Foundations; Management. director of planning M.S.A., University and operations, of Findlay; WestCare Hea lth previously instructor, System, Sylva. University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio. Brian Byrd, D.V. Simonian Anne Campbell, assistant professor, Caitlyn, visiting adm in istrarive Environmental assistant professor; support specialist, H ealth Sciences; Stage and Screen; Payroll; Certificate, M.S.P.H ., Tulane M.F.A., University Southwestern University; previously of California-San Community College; graduate research Diego; previously previously with STAT assistant, Tulane industry professional, Nursing Services, University, New Los Angeles and New Asheville. Orleans. York. Dawn Cannon, Diana Catley, lead Andrew Chockla, adjunct faculty, management engineer lecturer, Mathematics Elementary and for Banner, Human and Computer Middle Grades Resources; Certificate in Science; M.S., Education; M.Ed., Education, University Western Carolina University of of Southampton; University; also Georgia; previously previously associate adjunct instructor, kindergarten teacher, director of human Southwestern Jackson County resources, Tennessee Community College, Public Schools, Sylva. State University, Sylva. Nashville, Tenn. Steven A. Clinkscale, Michelle Clonch, Paula Coker, assistant assistant football director, Women's visiting professor, coach, defensive backs Center and Women's Elementary and Middle coach and academic Programs; M.A., Grades Education; liaison, Athl etics; Rollins Coll ege; M.S.A., University B.S., Ashland previously assistant of North Carolina- University; previously director of counseling Wilmington; previously assistant football and psychological educational programs coach, Ashland services, Rollins specialist, Pender University, Ashland, Coll ege, Winter Park, County Schools, Ohio. Fla. Burgaw. Misty Colton, Robert J. Conley, Scott Cook, assistant administrative Sequoyah director for teacher support associate, Distinguished Professor recruitment, Education Facilities of Cherokee Studies; and Allied Professions; Management; M.A., Midwestern B.S.Ed., Western A.A.S., Southwestern University; previously Carolina University; Community College; writer and vis iting previously teacher and previously with instructor, WCU and exceptional chi ld ren WestCare Health institutions in Hickory department chair, System, Sylva. and Albuquerque, Miami-Dade Public N.M. Schools, Miami. ~ Reporter - September 8, 2008 :li Re porter- September 8, 2008 Charlotte Cosner, assisrant professor, Hisrory; Ph.D., Florida lnternarional Universiry-Miami. Maggie Cross, counselor, Financial Aid; B.A., Emory & Henry College; previously group and events coordinator, Nantahala Vil lage Resort & Spa, Bryson City. Brian Dickens, help desk analyst, Information Technology Client Services; B.A., Western Carolina University. Donna Duffy, visiting assistant professor, Educational Leadership and Foundations; Ed.S., Oakland University; previously high school English teacher, Utica Community Schools, Utica, Mich. Lydia Elliott, associate professor, Nursing; M.S.N., Western Carolina University; previously nurse educator, Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville. Yang Fan, associate professor, Global Management and Strategy; Ph.D., China University of Petroleum; previously contracting manager, AI-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Anna Craft, metadata librarian, Hunter Library; M.S.L.S., University of North CarolinaChapel Hill; previously library associate, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Andy Dalton, assistant professor, Mathematics and Computer Science; Ph.D., Clemson University; previously sofrware engineer, Nortel, Research Triangle Park. Randall Dills Jr., officer, Police; A.A., Haywood Communi ty Coll ege; also deputy, Haywood County Sheriffs Office, Waynesville. Pamela Duncan, assistant professor, English; M.A., North Carolina State University; previously with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Dave Evanoff, assistant professor, Chemistry and Physics; Ph.D., Clemson University; previously assistant research professor, Clemson University Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies, Anderson, S.C. Johnathan Farris, instructor, Art and Design; Ph.D., Cornell University; previously visiting assistant professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich. Cao Dandan, adjunct faculty of Chinese, Modern Foreign L1nguagr~; M.A., Chongqing Normal UniverlltV, previously ins1ruum. Chongqing Technology and Business Univer\n\·, Chongqing, Chin.t Teri Domagalski, associate profeS\or, Global Management and Strategy; Ph.D., University of South Florida .n Tampa; previou1ly associate profmor of management, Florida Institute ofTechnolog\', Melbourne, Fla. Mark Ellersick, technology support analyst, Information Technology; B.S., Western Carolina Uni versity; previously projection booth manager, Carmike Cinemas, Raleigh. Ashley T. Evans, photographer, Public Relations; A.A.S., Randolph Community College; also independent professional digital photographer, Western North Carolina. Angie Fiebernitz, visiting instructor. Accounting, Finance, Information Srtems and Economics; M.A., Gardner-Webb University; previou<IY corporate controller. lnsteellndustries Inc., Mount Airy. Vicki Fisher, administrative support associate, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; previously administrative secretary, Florida Department of Agriculture. Virginia Fowler, assistant director for faci lities, Residential Livi ng; M.P.A., Western Carolina University; previously teacher, Summit Charter School, Cashiers. Brian C. Frerking, assistant director for development, Athletics; M.A., University of North Carolina- C hapel Hill; previously associate vice president of major gifts, 12th Man Foundation, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Christie Fulcher, coordinator, Digital Heritage Project, and instructor, History; M.A., Western Carolina University; previously director, Mammoth Museum, Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Lynn Gibbons- Beddow, lecturer, English; M.A., St. John's University- New York; previously instructor, Haywood Community College, C lyde. Andre Gray, assistant basketball coach, Athletics; B.S., Methodist Coll ege; previously assistant basketball coach, GardnerWebb University, Boiling Springs. Andy Follett, football wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, Athletics; M.A., University of Nebraska-Kearney; previously wide receivers and running backs coach, Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo. Michael Bruce Frazier, electrician, Facilities Management. Judy Frizzell, administrative support specialist, Electric Resale; diploma, Southwestern Community College. Michael Gantt, senior associate director, Admission; M.A., University of Notre Dame; previously college counselor, St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago. David Goss, director, Academic Advising; M.F.A., Memphis State University; previously director of academic advising, College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C. Adam Griffith, research specialist, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines; M.S., Western Carolina University. Bob Ford, visiting instrucror, Construction Management; M.S. Texas A&M UniversityCommerce; previously instructor, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark. Patrick Frazier, assistant director of admission, Undergraduate Admission; B.S., Western Carolina University. Glenda Fuhrmann, admin iscrarive support associate, Nursing, M.A., New York University. Patrick Gardner, principal scientist, Center for Rapid Product Realization; Ph.D., Air Force Institute ofTechnology; previously chief scientist for detection and countermeasures, General Dynamics Corp., Charlotte. Katie Graunke, program coordinator, Center for Service Learning; B.S.W., Western Carolina University. Frank Hachadurian, technology support technician, Registrar's Office; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously headwaiter, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Dillsboro. ~Reporter - September 8, 2008 5 6 :ii Reporter- September 8, 2008 Lisa Hakanson, specialist, Human Resources; previously credentialing specialist, Haywood Regional Medical Center, Clyde. Pam Maize Harris, assistant professor, Communication; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; previously professor and grad uate coordinator for communication, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich. David Henderson, instructor, Philosophy and Religion; Ph.D., Texas A&M Univers ity. Kent Hill, assistant professor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; M.B.A., Emory University; previously marketing director, Coca-Cola, Atlanta. Jennifer Hood, conference services coordinator, Residential Living; B.S. , Mississippi State University; previously recruitment coordinator, College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. Andy Ireland, social research assistant, Institute for the Economy and the Future; B.S., Wake Forest Univers ity; previously economic development researcher, Downtown DC Business Improvement District, Washington, D.C. Connie Fowler Hanna, director of intensive English program, International Programs and Services; M.A., Western Carolina University; previously program associate, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee. Becca Hauge, technology support technician, lnfonnation Technology Client Services; B.A., Winona State University; previously student technology and resource special ist, Winona State Univers ity, Winona, Minn. Janie Henderson, staff development specialist, Human Resources; B.A., Western Carolina University; previously staff development coordinator, Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro. Jennifer Hinton, associate professor, Recreational Therapy; Ph.D., Clemson University; previously associate professor and recreation studies program coordinator, Ohio Uni versity, Athens, Ohio. Adam Huggins, technology support technician, Information Technology Client Services; A.A.S., Southwestern Community College. Jess Jones, lecturer, English; M.A., University ofNorth Carolin aWilmington; previously copy editor for Sophie Magazine, Asheville. Jack Harris, ass istant director, Residential Living; M.P.A., Auburn University; previously residence life coordinator, James Madison University, Antwerp, Belgium. Keith J. Heckendorf, football offensive coordi nator and quarterbacks coach, Athletics; B.S., St. Cloud State University; previously offensive graduate assistant coach, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. John Hensley, social research assistant, Institute for the Economy and the Future; B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University; previously district manager, Borders Group Inc. John Q. Hodges, department head, Social Work; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley; previously associate professor, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Jill Ingram, editor and writer, Public Relations; M.A., Western Carolina University; previously reporter, Asheville CitizenTimes, Asheville. Liz Jones, administrative support associate, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism; previously office manager, Champion Eye Center, Sylva. r - ~ r l) Karen Kandl, instructor, Biology; Ph.D., University of Georgia; previously instructor, University of New Orleans. Mary King, faculty, Nursing; M.S., Texas A&M University; previously instructor, Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville. Johnny Kuker, accountant, Controller's Office; M.Ac., Western Carolina University; previously manager, University Inn, Cullowhee. Rebecca Lasher, visiting assistant professor, Social Work; M.S.W., University of Tennessee; previously fam ily/school specialist, Buncombe County Schools, Asheville. Julie Loggins, visiting assistant professor, Political Science and Public Affairs; A.B. D., University of South Carolina; previously instructor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. Aurora Mackey, lecturer, English; Ph.D., University of South Florida; previously nonfiction book author and staff reporter, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles. Glenn Kastrinos, assistant professor, Recreational Therapy; M.Ed., Temple University; previously recreational therapy program coordinator, Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, New Zealand. Brian Kloeppel, associate .professor, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; previously University of Georgia assistant research scientist, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, Otto. Mary Anna LaFratta, visiting instructor, Art and Design; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; previously assistant professor, University of North Carolina-Asheville. Brian Lawrence, assistant professor, English; Ph.D., University ofTexas; previously high school teacher and administrator, San Antonio. Ashley Long, assistant professor, Athletic Training; Ph.D. University of Mississippi; previously assistant professor, clinical education coordinator and assistant athletic trainer, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory. Elizabeth Marcus, circulation and special projects assistant, Hunter Library; B.A., Western Carolina University; previously circulation student assistant, Hunter Library, Cullowhee. Ben Kearns, visiting instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science; M.S., Western Carolina University; previously public services librarian, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill. Vicki Knaack, director of EPA personnel administration, Administration and Finance; B.A., University of West Florida; previously coordinator of legal services, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Fla. Bob Lahm, associate professor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Ph.D., Georgia State University; previously assistant professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Will Lehman, assistant professor of German, Modern Foreign Languages; Ph.D., University of Florida. Joey Long, instructor, Business Administration and Law; J.D., University of Mississippi; previously private practice, Hickory. David Martin, visiting assistant professor, Construction Management; M.S., Virginia Tech, and M.A., Regent University; previously assistant professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. :1: Reporter - September 8, 2008 7 Gregg Massenburg, Appalachian Regional Commission grant coordinator, Admission, Education and Allied Professions; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously dual-rate operations supervisor, Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel. Julia Mcleod, lecturer, English; M.A., Western Carolina University. Chris Mueller, director of resource development, Development Office; M.B.A., University of South Alabama; previously consultant, Stamats, and vice president for institutional advancement, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa. Sarah Nunez, assistant director, Admission; B.A, University of North Carolina-Asheville. Brad Ohrt, head strength and conditioning coordinator, Athletics; B.S., Kansas University; previously assistant strength coach, Miami Dolphins, Davie, Fla. Lori Oxford, lecturer of Spanish, Modern and Foreign Languages; Ph.D., University of Georgia; previously assistant professor, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. :liRe porter- September 8, 2008 Mark Mattheis, assistant professor, Communication; M.A., Southern Illinois University; previously library director, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Phillip Melton, maintenance mechanic, Facilities Management. Dee Nichols, depanmem head, Elememary and Middle Grades Education; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; previously associate professor of reading and elementary education, University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Wade O'Connor. assistant men's basketball coach, Athletics; B.A., Bridgewater State College; previously head basketball coach, St. Catharine College, St Catharine, Ky. Daniel J. Ostergaard, director, Institute for the Economy and the Future, and associate professor, Global Management and Strategy; M.P.A., Harvard University; also president and founder, Pelorus Enterprises, Washington, D.C. Matt Pawlowski, football defensive coordinator, assistant head coach and linebackers corps coach, Athletics; M.S., St. Cloud State University; previously defensive coordinator, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mich. Maggie Mayhan, lecturer, English; M.A., Truman State University. Jon Mitzel, assistant athletic trainer, Athletics; M.S., West Virginia University; previously graduate assistant athletic trainer, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WVa. Sona Norton, office manager, Mountain lleritage Center; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously interior designer, Waynesville. LeighOdom, assistant professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; previously from Greenville, S.C. Chris Owen, equipment operator, Facilities Management; previously welder, L.B.M. Industries, Lake Toxaway. Nicole Pekarek, assistant professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, M.A.T., Western Carolina University; previously phlebotomy and medical laboratory technology instructor, Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College. Christopher Pratt, associate dean for academic affa irs, Coll ege of Business; Ed. D., Seton Hall University; previously senior consul tant, U.S. Departmem of State, Pri stin a, Kosovo. Christina Reitz, visiting ass istant professo r, Music; Ph.D., Unive rsity of Florida; previously visiting assistant professor, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa. Aaron Rogers, officer, Pol ice; B.L.E.T., Haywood Community Coll ege. Iris Rouleau, instru ctor, Special Education ; Ed.D., Unive rsity of North Carolina-Charlotte; previously program specialist, C harl otte- Meckl enburg Schools, C harl otte. Thomas Salzman, department head, Stage and Screen; M.F.A., Carn egie Mell on University; previously chair of performing arts departmem , Coll ege of Santa Fe, Sama Fe, N.M. Kevin Schilbrack, department head, Philosophy and Religion; Ph .D., 1h e Uni versity of C hicago; previously professor and department head, Wesleyan Coll ege, Maco n, Ga. Margo Raff, service learning coordinator, Center for Service Learning; M.A., University of San Francisco and Michigan Srare University. Amanda Rigdon, administrative support associate, Nursing; A.A.S., Haywood Community College; previously marketing director, Elk Country Realty, Maggie Valley. Bonnie Ross, bui lding environmental services manager, Faci lities Management; B.S. B.A., University of New Orleans; previously d istrict manager with commercial real estate management firm, Atlanta. Denise Rowe, accountant, Controller's Office; A.A.A.C.C., University of Phoenix; previously accountant, Lynn A. Sylvester CPA, PA, Waynesville. Laura Sa mal, visiting assistant professor, English; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; previously instructor, University ofTennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Brad Sherrod, associate head football coach and running backs coach, Athletics; B.A., Duke University; previously ass istant coach, Duke University, Durham. vi11iling instructor, Mathematics and Carolina Univer~ity. Sherry Robison, dietetic internship director, llealrh Sciences; M.S., University of Memphis; previomly pediatric nutritionist, hi ldrcn's Developmemal Services Agency of the Smokies, Sylva. administr.Hive support associate, Provost's Office; B.A., University; previously with public relations office, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. Dana M. Sally, dean, Library Services; Ph.D., University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill; previously dean of university libraries, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Fla. project coordinator, Information Technology; M.B.A., Wake Forest University; previously president, DayStar Communications, Port Charlotte, Fla. student services manager, Nursing; M.P.A., Un iversity ofTennesseeChananooga; previously manager, McKay Books, Chattanooga, Tenn. ~ Reporter- September 8, 2008 :iiReporter- September 8, 2008 Jason Sides, assisranr professor, Political Science and Public Affairs, Ph.D., Florida Stare University; previously assistant professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. Jessie Swigger, assistaru professor, Hisrory; Ph.D., University ofTexas- Austin. Tom Tisdale, athletic trainer for soccer and men's basketball, Athletics; B.A., Californ ia Lutheran University; previously athletic trainer, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dennis Wagner, head football coach, Athletics; M.A.A., St. Cloud State University; previously offensive line coach, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. Chris Williams, specialist, Human Resources; B.S., Western Carolina University; previously material delivery center manager, Lafarge North America, Frederick, Md. Bruce Yarrington, university specialist, WCU Cherokee Center and Quail a Financial Freedom Program; B.A., Saint Leo University; previously program manager, MetLife Financial Services, Asheville. Paula Q. Smith, administrative assistant, Partnership for Aging and Educatio n; B.B.A., Montreat College; previously warranty auditor and trainer, Volvo Construction Equipment, Asheville. Jennifer Thomas, counselor, Financial Aid; M.A. Ed., University; previously New Century Scho lars coordi nator, director, Information Technology C lient ervices; B.A., University of Arizona; previously associate director of client services, Emory University Rolli ns School of Public building and environn1enral services techn ician, Facilities Deneen Williams, administrative assistant, G lobal Shawna Young, director of student outreach and assessment, Student Affairs; M.A., New York University; previously director for administration and education, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Jason Solomon, assistant professor, Music; Ph.D., University of Georgia; previously assistant professor, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. Tilt Thompkins, professor, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and Economk;; Ph.D., Massachmem Institute orTechnology; previously associate vice president for infrastructure, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. Claire van der Plas, instructor, Art and Design; M.F.A., The University of Auckland; previously i nsrructor, ~l11e University of Auckland, New Zealand. Betty White, assistant professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences; M.A.T., University of Memphis, Tenn.; program director of clinical laboratory science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Mark Wilson, director, Forensic Science Program; Ph.D., George Mason University; previously supervisory special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Va. Catamount, official Catamount mascot, Athletics; previously wildcat, Western North Carolina. Not Pictured: Rotimi Ariyo, assistant director, Admissio n. leonardo Bobadilla, assistant pro fessor, Psycho logy. Penny Barnwell, administrative suppo rt specialist, Ad mission. Beth Breedlove, techni cal ass istant, Hunter Library; previously interlibrary loan and seri als specialist, Queens University of C harl o tte, Charl otte. Karlie Briggs, adminiStrati ve suppo rt specialist, Admission. Drew Cherner, associate professor, Sales, Marketing, and Hospitali ty and Tourism. linda A. Demming, program specialist, Financial Aid. Helen Freeman, distance education and technology nurse educator, Nursin g; M.S.N., East Carolina University; previously clinical nurse research specialist; Mission Hospitals, Ashevill e. Carolyn Gonzalez, executive ass istant, Arts and Sciences Dean's Office; B.S., University of Miami; previously development manager for speci al projects, Museum of New Mexico Foundatio n, Santa Fe, N.M. Douglas Hall Jr., lecturer, English. Registration Open for FEED Workshops Registration for sessions at the second annual Faculty Enrichment and Education Day to be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, at A.K. Hinds University Center is now open at the Web site http://www.wcu.edu/9246.asp. Interactive workshops and poster presentations will be held throughout the day to foster communication and collaborative discussions among academic and student service departments. The keynote address at 12: 15 p.m. in the UC Theater will be delivered by 2008 Integration of Learning Award recipients, who developed the project "The Spanish House: A Living and Learning Experience." Kelly Hammer, administrative support specialist, Admissio n. Melody Huitt, administrative support associate, Provost's Office. Brynn Jackson, administrative support associate, Educational Outreach. Beth Ross Johnson, community development specia list, Revital ization ofTraditional Cherokee Crafts, Cherokee Studies; M.F.A., Georgia State Univers ity; previously executive director, McDowell Arts Council Association, Marion. Doug Kinard, assistant professor, Construction Management. Michelle lamb, ass istant d irector, Admission. Jennifer lent, assistant professor and direcror, Dance; M.F.A., Flo rida State University; prev iously visiting ass istant professor of dance and theater, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C. Mason McDowell, assistant professor, Nurse Anesth esia Program; M.S.N.A., Medical College ofVirgi ni a,Virginia Commonwealth Unive rsity; also staff anest hetist, Ashevi lle Anesthesia Associates, Ashevi ll e. David Moore, vis iting assistan t professor, Applied Criminology. Deepak Pant, lecturer, Engl ish. Elizabeth Pryor, academic adviser, Advising Center; M.A., Appalach ian State Unive rsity; previously Hel tzer Ho nors Program cocurricular adviser, Appalachian State University, Boone. Mary Alice Sanders, program specialist, Financial Aid. Brandon Tigue, ass istant d irecror, Admission. ScottJ. Woolum, program specialist, Financial Aid. Newsfile Andrew Adams, assistant professor of piano, has been appomted to the six-person editorial board ofthe Journal of Singing, the official publication of the National Associ a tion ofTeachers of Singing. The periodical is devoted to the study of the voice in the United States and provides scholarly information regarding vocal pedagogy, science, technique, history and lyric diction. Information technology client services employees Rebe<Ca Hauge and Adam Huggins, computing support technicians, and Andy Voelker, support analyst, received their Apple Certified Support Professional certification for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, the most recent version of the operating system. Jack Sholder, director of the motion picture and television production program, will present a workshop and introduce "The Hidden;' a movie he directed, at the Sitges International Film Festival held near Barcelona. The movie is being screened as part of a tribute to "Science Fiction Treasures:' Sholder also was invited to teach a filmmaking workshop at a university in Malaga, Spain. He also presented a paper, "Using Fifteen Second Films to Teach Filmmaking," at the University Film & Video Association's conference held in August in Colorado Springs, Colo. Anne Vail, director of information technology client services, recently presented "Celebrating Successes: Choosing and Implementing a New Issue Tracking Software Replacement for Remedy" at the HOI Higher Education Forum at Indiana University. Send news items to reporter@email.wcu.edu. Online Project Management Program Ranked No. 1 'Best Buy' Nationally Western's onl ine maste r's degree program in project management has been given a No. I national ranking in quality and affordabili ty by the distance education information clea ringhouse GetEducated.com. The program is listed fi rst among a group of top 39 "best buys." The ran kings are based on a review of 127 distance-learning graduate management and admin istrat ion programs offered through accredi ted universities across the natio n. The project management program at WCU was reviewed and "j udged to offer a high qual ity distance degree to a national audience at tui tion rates well below the national average," said GetEducation.com spokeswoman Kathy Morrison. North Carolina res idents who enroll in WCU's program pay about $4,709 to complete it, while the GetEducated.com review indicated that the average cost for obtaining the degree across the nat ion is $20, 18 1. Accredi ted by the Project Management lnstiture in 1983, WCU's program transitioned into a Web-based fo rmat in 1998, and the fi rst group of students who earn ed their degrees fully onlin e graduared in August 2000. -By RANDALL HOLCOMBE iii Reporter - September 8, 2008 ~Reporter(}. ---sept.S-21 Tuesday, Sept. 9 Weight loss Tuesdays - Diet, exercise and stress management. 12:30 or 5 p.m. Bird 224. $. (227-2088) Movie - "Nueba Yo I," a comedy/drama about a Dominican man's quest to get to New York City. Subtitled. 7:30p.m UC theater. (227-3872) Catamount Concert Series - Kristine HurstWajszuuk, soprano, accompanied by Andrew Adams on piano. 8 p.m. RH. (227-7242) Wednesday, Sept. 70 Mountain Heritage Center open house - A welcome to students, faculty and staff. Noon-2 p.m. MHC. (227 7129) Open Mic Night Sponsored by Last Minute Productions. 9 p.m Club Illusions, UC. (227-7479) Thursday, Sept. 77 Movie "The Seven Samurai" (1954) Residents of a 16th-century Japanese farming community hire a band of samurai to protect them against bandits. Subtitled. 7 p.m UC theater.$. (227-7206) Friday, Sept. 72 University Club - TGIF gathering for members and guests. 5 p.m. with chili cook-off to follow. UCiubhouse, Central Drive.$. (227-3933) Movie - "Sex and the City." 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. UC theater.$. (227-7479) One Night Stand comedy - Featuring Adam Ace. 8 p.m. Club Illusions, UC. (227-7479) Saturday, Sept. 73 Movie - "Sex and the City." 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. University Center theater. $. (227 -7 479) Catamount football - vs. liberty. Kids Weekend. 6 pm. WS/BW $. (227-7338) Monday, Sept. 75 Barry Drake - Rock 'n'roll historian. 7:30p.m. UC theater. (227-7479) Tuesday, Sept. 76 Weight loss Tuesdays - Diet, exercise and stress management. 12:30 or 5 p.m. Bird 224. $. (227-2088) Visiting designer - Amy laughead-Riese, lighting designer for Federated Department Stores (including Macy's and Bloomingdale's). 4-6 p.m Room 130, FAPAC. (227-2151) ~ Reporter - September 8, 2008 Movie - "Hombre Mirando al Sudeste;' a drama about a patient in a mental hospital who claims to be an extraterrestrial. Subtitled. 7:30p.m. UC theater. (227-3872) Catamount volleyball - vs. UNC Asheville. 7 p.m. RRAC. $. (227-7338) Wednesday, Sept. 71 Faculty Conversations - Propose and hear ideas. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost. 8:30-10 a.m. Multipurpose Room, UC. (227-3012) Evening of Spoken Word - Featuring Gabriela Garcia Medina. 9 p.m. Club Illusions, UC. (227-7479) Wednesday, Sept. 77-Sunday, Sept. 27 Theater - "Plaza Suite," by the University Players. A comedic portrait following three couples successively occupying Suite 719 of New York City's Plaza hotel. 7:30p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. HA. $. (227-2479) Thursday, Sept. 78 Reception - Cherokee pottery exhibit. 5:30-7 p.m. MHC. (227-7129) lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series Fushu Daiko, Japanese drumming. 7:30p.m. FAPAC. $. (227-2479) Friday, Sept. 79 Movie -"Get Smart." 5 p.m and 9 p.m. UC theater.$. (227-7479) University Club - TGIF gathering for members and guests. 5 p.m. UCiubhouse, Cen tral Drive.$. (227-3933) Friday, Sept. 79-Saturday, Sept. 20 Catamount Clash volleyball tournament Friday: vs. Norfolk State, 2:30 p.m.; vs. Arkansas State, 7:30p.m Saturday: vs. Presbyterian, 2 p.m. RRAC. $. (227-7338) Saturday, Sept. 20 Movie - "Get Smart." 5 p.m. and 9 p m UC theater. $. (227-7479) Catamount cross country - Catamount Classic 9 a.m. CAC. (227 -7338) Sunday, Sept. 27 Catamount women's soccer - vs. South Carolina. 2 p.m CAC. $. (227 -7338) KEY: $-Admission fee; BB-Belk Building; CAC-Catamount Athletic Center; CAT-Center for Apphed Technology; CCB-Cordelia Camp Building; CSC -Catamount Softball Complex; FAPAC -fine and Performing Arts Center; HA-Hoey Auditorium; HFR-HJ. Robinson Administration Burlding; Hl-Hunter library; HS/Cf-Hennon Stadrum /Childress Reid; MHC -Mountain Heritage Center; NSANatural Sciences Audrtorrum; RH-Recital Hall, Coul ter Building; RRAC-Ramsey Regional Activrty Center; UC-A.K. Hinds Univmity Center; WS/BW-Whrtmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field. Submissions: Send news items, calendar notices and adtlress changes ro Reporter@email.wcu.edu or IVCU Calerrdar, 420 H.F. Rohiii50il BuUdin,~. Submit items for The Reporter calendar at least four u·eek.s prior to the event. Exhibits Fine Art Museum "Lewis Buck: Beyond the Surface- Life Works in Painting and Assemblage"- A career survey spanning 50 years of the Black Mountain artist's life. Through Monday, Dec 15. "Worldviews" - Selections from Western Carolina University's permanent collection. Ongoing. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. and 1-4 p.m. Sat. (227-3591 or http/ /fapacwcu edu) Mountain Heritage Center "Bells in the Valley"- Slideshow spotlight, September. "People of One Fire"- Cherokee pottery. Gallery B. Through Sunday, Nov. 16. "The Artistry of Plain-Style Furniture"- An exhibit of furniture handmade in Western North Carolina during the 1800s and early 1900s. Gallery C. Through Monday, Dec 15. "Migration of the Scotch-Irish People"- Text panels, illustrations, artifacts and murals that trace the ScotchIrish Appa lachian settlers from Ulster to Pennsylvania, through the Shenandoah Valley, and into Western North Carolina. Permanent exhibit. Gallery A. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (227 -7129 or http/ /wwwwcu edu/mhc) Hunter Library "Bartram's Journey: The 1775 Journey of William Bartram to Western North Carolina"- Exhibit on the life and observations of botanist William Bartram, on display through December on the ground fioor. (227-3398) WITHIN CROSSWALK \ (·hltft,, /Jl'tft•,fJiilll' tlllfffnt_l'tft,f, tOIJIJJIOII/1' ,fllfJC the IOtlff, thllf 1111,<:, t '""~'"'· \'ou•. ''g"' "' c 111 p!dt c 1 CJII!IIf!Jug rh ll'l'l' to he ,r/crt. Officials Urge Heightened Awareness on the Road An increase in transportation-related incidents on the daily police log has prompted campus law enforcement authorities co issue a reminder to faculty, staff and students co be more alert when driving, walking or cycling across campus - especially in high-traffic areas. Recent collisions char caused injuries include an accident that occurred Aug. 26, when a Western faculty member driving a state vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing Centennial Drive at its intersection with University Way (between the Cordelia Camp Building and H.E Robinson Administration Building). The pedestrian, who was within rhe crosswalk, was treated and released ar Sylva's Harris Regional Hospital emergency room, said Pam Buchanan, director of Western's health services. A second accident, Sept. 4 near the intersection of Centennial Drive and Central Drive (by rhe McKee Building and Western's commercial district), resulred in one driver, a Western staff member, being transported to the hospital for rrearmen t. The staff member was leaving rhe McKee Building parking lot and struck the rear end of another vehicle whose driver had stopped co let our a passenger. The second driver was created and released at the scene, Buchanan said. The speed limit on Centennial Drive is 20 mph, but speeding was not a factor in either accident, said Tom Johnson, chief of university police. A hard rain was falling when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, Johnson said. New portable signage, designed to alert motorists as they approach crosswalks and remind them that pedestrians have the right of way, was ordered over rhe summer and is now placed every morning ar rhe busiest intersections on campus. The university also monitors traffic with a portable sign chat Hashes vehicle speeds and increased law enforcement presence. "Pedesrrians do have the law on their side when it comes to walking in crosswalks," said Tom Johnson, "but pedestrians also need to remember that rhe law is nor going to jump out in front of them if a car happens to be coming down rhe road. They need co take some responsibility for their own safety." Pedestrian and vehicle traffic mix by necessity, as the majority of university parking is on the far side of Centennial Drive, Central Drive and Memorial Drive, the roads that ring central campus. Chuck Wooten, vice chancellor for administration and finance, said he has observed trouble spots in particular by Western's commercial district, where neither of the crosswalks is actually in front of the retail spaces, and by the parking lot next to the Jordan-Phillips Field House. Because Centennial Drive is a state-maintained road, the N.C. Department ofTransportacion muse approve new signs, signals and other measures. A recent DOT study concluded that the University Way/Centennial Drive intersection did nor warrant a traffic signal, said Wooten and Joel Setzer, NCDOT engineer with the 14rh Transportation Division. Setzer said the NCDOT would consider more crosswalks, and would like co work with Western's management on strategic locations. - By BILL STUDENC and JILL INGRAM Newsfile Jim Costa, professor of biology and dire<tor of Highlands Biological Station, re<ently presented at Harvard University's Darwin program at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Costa also delivered the opening plenary le<ture at the fifth European meeting of the International Union for the Study of Social Insects in Belgium. Jamie Davis, assistant professor of Spanish and French, taught two courses at The Appalachian Institution, a scholarly residential summer retreat program hosted at lake logan designed to address the challenges and opportunities of Western civilization in the 21st century. Dr. Claire DeCristofaro, associate professor of nursing, and Gwen Carlton, assistant professor of nursing, co-authored "Smoking Cessation Readiness: Are Your Patients Ready to Quit?"with Delinda Woody, who earned a master's degree in nursing from WCU. The article, which was Woody's research proje<t as part of the master's program, was published in the August edition ofThe Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Bonnie Garner and Sharon Metcalfe, both assistant professors of nursing, presented "Promoting International Collaborative Solutions to Global Health Care Issues Through Collaborative Service learning Initiatives· at the second Nurse Education International Conference re<ently held in Dublin, Ireland. In addition, Garner and Metcalfe will travel to Kings College in london and St. Margaret's University in Edinburgh, Scotland, in March with WCU students and nursing alumni participating in a collaborative leadership development initiative. Erin McNelis, associate professor of mathematics, re<ently gave a workshop titled "Using Fathom to Help Teach Statistics" to Asheville High School mathematics faculty. Fathom is a dynamic data educational software program. Robert F. Mulligan, professor of economics, authored an article titled "A Simple Model for Estimating Newbuilding Costs" that has been accepted for publication in the journal Maritime Economics & logistics. Mulligan wrote the article last fall during his scholarly development assignment leave residency at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Send news items to reporter@emoil. wcu.edu. 2 ~Reporter- September 22, 2008 Don Livingston to Deliver First 'Last Lecture' Friday, Oct. 3, for Homecoming Week Don Livingston will share wisdom and insights from his life and experiences teaching political science for nearly 30 years at Western when he delivers the inaugural address for the new Last Lecture Series atWCU. Livingston's 50-minute talk, titled "Political Wisdom Applied to a Layperson's Life," will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the theater of A.K. Hinds University Center as part of Homecoming festivities. The speech and reception afterward are free and open to the public. The WCU Committee on Student Learning created the Last Lecture Series to honor faculty members who inspire students with passion and enthusiasm in their teaching. Students select the honorees, who then prepare and deliver a "last lecture" - the words they would share if it was the last lecture they were ever going to give. The series at WCU was inspired by Randy Pausch, a computer science professor who was terminally ill when he gave a lecture tided "Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" as part of a similar lecture series at Carnegie Mellon University, said Glenn Bowen, chair of the Committee on Student Learning. The name of the book co-authored by Pausch, who died of pancreatic cancer on July 25, and Jeffrey Zaslow is titled "The Last Lecture." "Pausch's one-of-a-kind lecture moved an overflow crowd at that university and went on to move audiences around the world," said Bowen. "Dr. Livingston will similarly give a brilliant, engaging lecture, providing political wisdom to inspire thought and action." Provost Kyle Carter said he likes the concept of the Last Lecture. "Too often, we speak to students without considering the value or importance of our words," said Carter. "The Last Lecture forces all who deliver it to carefully weigh the importance of their comments in the context of a last opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their students. It is a tremendous challenge, but I am sure Professor Livingston will rise to the occasion." Livingston said he is particularly moved, honored and grateful to be selected by students to speak at the Last Lecture Series. "It means the world to me," said Livingston, who is reading Pausch's book as he prepares his lecture. "One of the points I want to make is how important relationships are in politics and in life," he said. "People matter. People count. Politics is a people profession. You deal with people's interests, concerns, hopes and dreams. Relationships do, indeed, matter. Wherever we end up in our careers, we didn't get there by ourselves." Livingston's past honors include the Paul A. Reid Service Award for faculty and the student award "The Faculty Member Who Best Exemplifies What it Means to be a Professor."' For further information, contact Laura Cruz, coordinator of the Last Lecture Series, at lcruz@email.wcu.edu or 227-3909. - By TERESA KILLIAN Get in the Spirit Wednesday, Oct. 1 Community Service Day - Build a fence and storage shed, and restore soil at the Campus Kitchen Garden, which donates vegetables to Community Table, or give to a food drive on the lawn of A.K. Hinds University Center to benefit the Salvation Army of Western North Carolina and the Sylva-based Jackson County Department on Aging. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 Float Building - 2-6 p.m. Football Stadium, East Side Stands. Corey Smith Concert - $. 8 p.m. Ramsey Center. Friday, Oct. 3 Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament -Four-person "captain's choice" event. $ Call227-7335 by Sept. 26 to register. Laurel Ridge Countty Club, Waynesville. Last Lecture Series - Don Livingston, political science professor, delivers inaugural address. (See stoty page 2.) 2 p.m. UC Theater. Parade - Floats, cheerleaders, football team, Homecoming Court and Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. 6:15 p.m. Main Street, Sylva. Women's Soccer - vs. Wofford. $. 6 p.m. Catamount Athletic Complex. Spirit Night - Pep rally, music, food and fireworks. Follows soccer match. Catamount Athletic Complex. Saturday, Oct. 4 Alumni Brunch - 9:30 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. UC Multicultural Room. Tailgating - 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Parking lot, Jordan-Phillips Field House. Football - vs. Samford. $. 1 p.m. E.J. Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field. StompFest - Step-show competition emceed by comedian Tony Woods. $. 7 p.m. Ramsey Center. After-party 10 p.m. UC Grandroom. Sunday, Oct. 5 Women's Soccer - vs. Furman. $. 2 p.m. Catamount Athletic Complex. Inspirational Choir Concert - 3 p.m. UC Grandroom. Call 227-7206 for more information. ~ Reporter - September 22, 2008 Mott11tai11 Heritage Mountain Heritage Weekend Coming Up Sept. 26-27 for Its 34th Annual Festival, Balsam Range Concert Traditional ourhern Appalachian culture will get rap billing around WCU's campus on Mountain Heritage Weekend - Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27- as an up-and-coming bluegrass band from Haywood County performs in the Fine and Performing Arts Center and the university holds irs 34th annual Mountain Heritage Day festival. The five-member band Balsam Range, which includes three W U alumni, will take the stage in the arts center performance hall ar 7:30p.m. Friday, and Mountain Heritage Day, WCU's daylong festival of mountain culture, will present more than 30 performances of traditional music and dance Saturday. Blending contemporary and traditional bluegrass, Balsam Range features Grammy Award-winning banjo player Marc Pruitt. Early this summer, the group was listed on several of the leading national bluegrass charts, with irs debut album, "Marching Home," and several singles from the album listed in the rap 10. General admission tickets are available by calling the Fine and Performing Arts Center at 227-2479 (Visa or MasterCard) or by visiting the box office between rhe hours of 8:30a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets also may be purchased online at http://fapac.wcu.edu. ~ Reporter- September 22, 2008 The following morning, Mountain Heritage Day kicks off on fields around the Cordelia Camp Building with continuous mountain music and dance, an arts and crafts midway with 130 booths, and traditional mountain food . The festival begins around 8 a.m., winds down around 5 p.m., and admission and parking are free. The Mountain Heritage Center will present demonstrations of tradi rional folk a rts such as blacksmithing, wood-carving and pottery-making, and fesrivalgoers will h ave a chance to experience a unique American musical tradition during two sessions of shape-note singing. Returning ra the festival this year are the Warriors of AniKiruhwa, a Cherokee dance group that is re-creating authentic Cherokee dances as described almost 250 years ago. The group will present dances ar 10:30 a.m. on the Norton Music Srage and then lead an interpretive discussion about their dances at the festival Circle Tent at 11:30 a.m. Also on the agenda are exhibitions of Cherokee Indian ball (also known as "stickball") and black powder shooting, a woodcutting contest, 5-K footrace, !-mile fun run for children, an antique auto show and costume contests for children and adults. Mountain Heritage Day is held outside, rain or shine. Shuttles operate throughout the day to transport visitors from outlying parking areas ra the festival grounds. Pets are not allowed on Mountain Heritage Day grounds, bur service animals are welco~e. The sponsor for this year's Mountain Heritage Weekend events ·IS H arra h' s Cherokee Casino and Hotel, an enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. For more information, visit mountainheritageday.com. - By RANDALL HOLCOMBE Mountain Rock Band Cullowhee Reunites on Sept. 27 for Revitalization Effort The mountain rock band Cullowhee, named for the community where its sound was born, will reunite for a show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in the recital hall of the Coulter Building. The show, originally planned for WCU's Homecoming weekend but reschedu led to the evening of Mountain Heritage Day, is a fundraiser for the Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavour. The nonprofit organization is working to help revive the "Old Cullowhee" area on Old Cullowhee Road adjacent to Western's back entrance. Specifically, the concert will raise money for a $15,000 roadside sign to be made of native stone and cedar. "Music about the Cullowhee community and created in Cullowhee is a rich part of the history of this place," said Christopher Blake, co-chair of the Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavour and assistant professor of English. "We are excited that Cullowhee - the band- will return to Cullowhee- the community- to share music, laughter and memories us once again." Cullowhee the band traces its roots to the 1970s. What began as a folk trio evolved into a six-man mountain rock band featuring former WCU students Terry Edwards, Mike Clark, Sandy Flynn and Thorn Jenkins, as well as Fred "Rick" Hubbard and Woody Jenkins. The band wrote and performed music including "Smokey Mountain Feeling," "Old Man of Sylva" and "Peace on the Mountain." Cullowhee last toured in 1984. "We were proud of where we came from," Flynn said. "We called our music mountain music, and spread the name Cullowhee around the country and world, playing to audiences from 10 to 20,000." Tickets are $15 at the door. Read more about the Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavour, or CuRvE, at www.gocullowhee.org. For more information, contact Blake at 227-3920 or blake@email.wcu.edu. Nominations Due Oct. 10 for Top Teaching Award A campus committee that will recommend a faculty member to be WCU's next University of North Carolina Board of Governors' Excellence in Teaching Award recipient is accepting nominations through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. The annual award was created in 1994 to encourage, identify, recognize, reward and support excellence in teaching within the university system. One winner from each UNC campus receives a $7,500 cash prize and a bronze medallion, which are awarded at an annual recognition luncheon hosted by the board of governors in April. Tenured faculty members who have been employed at WCU for at least seven years, demonstrated excellence-in-teaching for a sustained period, and not received the award before are eligible for nomination. Any dean, faculty member or alumnus may nominate someone for the award by submitring a written statement to the committee supporting the nominee's qualifications. A faculty member must receive at least two formal nominations to be considered by the committee. Formal nominations can be sent to the committee care of Coulter Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, which provides support for the committee, via mail, campus mail (Hunter 182) , fax or e-mail (amcfadden@email.wcu.edu). For more information and nomination forms, visit www.wcu.edu/7493.asp or call227-2093. WCU Fleet Reduces Petroleum Use 20 Percent in Three Years Western met a state-mandated 20 percent petroleum use reduction goal two years earlier than planned. A law passed in 2005 requires all North Carolina agencies, universities and community colleges that have state-owned vehicle fleets to implement plans to reduce or displace 20 percent of the petroleum products being consumed by Jan. 1, 2010. Progress reports are due annually Sept. 1, and Western reported a 23 percent reduction or displacement in petroleum usage for this year. The goal was achieved primarily through limiting the expansion of the motor pool and using E10, a blend of ethanol and unleaded gas, and biodiesel, a blend that is 20 percent vegetable oil and 80 percent diesel, said Lauren Bishop, energy manager. "We are truly pleased with our progress, and we are committed to continue making smart decisions about our transportation needs," said Bishop. "As we expand our fleet and replace aging vehicles, we are purchasing alternative-fueled automobiles such as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, or NEVs. They are affordable to operate, and the emissions are greatly reduced." Contact Bishop at 227-3562 for more information. ~ Reporter - September 22, 2008 New University Brand and Imagery to be Unveiled on Oct. 1 as Part of Employee Appreciation Day The university's annual Employee Appreciation Day is fast-approaching, and this year's event promises more than merely a free lunch, door prizes, vendor giveaways and the opportunity to show off your musical skills in front of your colleagues. The 2008 edition of Employee Appreciation Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1, also will signal the official launch of Western Carolina's new brand, including the unveiling of a new logo and themes for university marketing and promotions. The institutional brand launch comes after a year of market research and analysis conducted by Stamats, one of the nation's leading higher education marketing companies, and seven weeks after the university revealed a new logo for its athletics program. "The focus groups, the interviews and the surveys have been completed. Stamats has asked all the hard questions of our faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors, community members, opinion leaders, current and prospective students, and parents and guardians so CORRECTION The Sept. 8, 2008, issue of The Reporter incorrectly published a photo of Brandon King next to information that identified him as Brian Buchanan. The correct photos and information are below: ~ Reporter - September 22, 2008 Brian Buchanan, dayshift building and environmental services supervisor, Facilities Management. Brandon King, assistant athletic trainer for football and women's basketball, tennis and golf, Athletics. that we have a clear understanding of perceptions about our heritage, who we are today, what we hope to be in the future, and how we get there," said Clifton Metcalf, vice chancellor for advancement and external affairs. "Stamats has input the answers. They've crunched the numbers and they've analyzed the data. Now it's time for the fun stuff - crafting the messages that tell the story about Western Carolina University," Metcalf said. It's not by accident that WCU staff and faculty will be the first people to see the results of the yearlong branding study, he said. "In order for the brand campaign to succeed, it is important that all of us who work at Western become ambassadors for the university," Metcalf said. "When we're all singing from the same page of the hymnal - together, everyone one of us as we do our jobs every day - we will communicate our strongest messages to important off-campus audiences, including prospective students, Professor Performs and Teaches in Russia P. Bradley Ulrich, professor of trumpet, will travel to Russia in October to teach a trumpet clinic and perform recitals. The first stop for Ulrich will be Oct. 12-14 in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he will perform at the International Romantic Trumpet Festival's gala concert. The concert also will feature Paul Merkelo, principal trumpet of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Gennady Nikonov, principal trumpet of the Marinsky Theatre Orchestra in Russia. Following the performance, Ulrich will travel to the Moscow Conservatory, where he will hold a trumpet clinic and appear in a recital with Vladislav Lavrik, principal trumpet of the Russian National Orchestra on Oct. 17. "To be invited to perform and teach at the Moscow Conservatory is one of the greatest honors I have ever received," Ulrich said. "I will be performing some of my favorite American trumpet pieces in the recital program with my Russian trumpet-player friend, Vlad Lavrick, and I am looking forward to hearing and teaching some of Russia's finest trumpet students." donors, regional and state leaders, alumni and the general public." Employee Appreciation Day presents a perfect opportunity to begin the internal phase of the brand launch because it is a day when the largest number ofWCU faculty and staff come together at one time, he said. Employee Appreciation Day activities will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center, featuring a "South of the Border" buffet lunch in the main arena and vendor booths set up on the concourse with information and give-away items. The university's brand launch is scheduled to begin with brief introductory remarks at 11:30 a.m., and as many WCU employees as possible are encouraged to be in attendance at that time. Faculty and staff members who attend Employee Appreciation Day will receive a gift emblazoned with the new university logo and marketing theme. - By BILL STUDENC The trip will be Ulrich's second travel experience in Russia. He and other members ofWCU's Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet were invited to perform at the festival in St. Petersburg in 2005. "Experiences such as this enable me to stay current in my field and also bring amazing information back for my students at WCU," said Ulrich. -By BESSIE DIETRICH GOGGINS INSIDE THE STAFF BREAKROOM with john Wells Before John Wells became the studio engineer for WCU's Center for Applied Technology, he was a technical consultant for audio and video firms including Sony Electronics. Wells' experience helping design and build the portable edit suites that NBC used for the 2008 Summer Olympics led to an invitation to work with the production ream in China as an edit systems maintenance engineer. He spent five weeks in China working 12- to 20-hour shifts with no days off. The Reporter: What exactly did you do in Beijing? Wells: I helped pur together rhe temporary edit rooms. During the events, all of the camera feeds from NBC would come to the edit suites, and we would assemble them into five- to 30-minure segments. Anytime something broke or wasn't working right, they would call me to the edit rooms to fix it. When it was all over, I broke down the rooms. The Reporter: What was most challenging part of rhe job? Wells: The workload. We were pushing our up to 18 segments a night, and there was a lor of pressure. If someone medaled, the programming rime was worth upwards of $1 million a minure to NBC. We would work a 20-hour day and return four hours later. The Reporter: How did you ger by? Wells: Willpower. I just kept telling myself, "You can handle anything for a month." The Reporter: Did you get ro see any of rhe events in person? Wells: I watched Shawn Johnson win gold on the balance beam from 20 feet away. I also watched Michael Phelps win his fourth gold medal from 25 feet away. Another highlight was the closing ceremonies. Even though I was really tired, I went to the venue manager and got an all-access sticker for the Bird's Nest, the main Olympics stadium. The Reporter: How was rhe food? Wells: NBC had a great commissary, and the Srarbucks at the IBC (International Broadcast Center) was completely free. I was up to four double larres a day at one point. I did try the local Kung Pao chicken and shrimp, which was very different from food served in Chinese restaurants here. I also had dumplings. I can't get enough dumplings. The Reporter: Did you sightsee? Wells: My credential served as a "key to the city," so I had easy access to public transportation and tourist areas. I visited the Forbidden Ciry, Tiananmen Square, The Summer Palace and various museums. Beijing was at my fingertips. The Reporter: What souvenirs did you bring back? Wells: I brought back silk pajamas for my 3-year-old rwin daughters, Chinese posters, clothes and a lor of Olympic pins. The Reporter: What other assignments have you had of this intensity? Wells: I worked at the Jay Leno facility in Los Angeles, the first highdefinition facility in the United Sates ever built, and the David Letterman facility in New York. Working with Direct TV Japan was big. The Reporter: What was rhe most rewarding part of the whole experience? Wells: The work - being part of a winning ream, being parr of the most watched program in the history of television, and being part of the largest high-definition remote broadcast ever attempted. The Reporter: Is London 2012 on your calendar? Wells: Yes it is, and pending approval from my department at Western, NBC wanrs me in Vancouver for the Winter Games in 2010 as well. Check out www.johnewells. com for more photos and information. ~Reporter- September 22, 2008 / ~Reporter 0. ---sept.22-0ct.s --------------------- Tuesday, Sept. 23 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Saturday, Oct. 4 Faculty Enrichment and Education Day - Weight loss Tuesdays - Education on diet, Homecoming WCU Alumni Brunch - For alumni Workshops and presentations highlight faculty and exercise and stress management. 12:30 and 5 p.m. and friends. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Multicultural Room, UC. staff efforts toward integrating academic learning and (Choose one). Bird 224. (227-2088) (227-7335) student development. Keynote speakers: Jamie Davis, Visiting artist - Simon Carr, painter. 4-6 p.m. Catamount football - vs. Samford. 1 p.m. WS/BW. Lynn Mathis and Mistie Bibbee, organizers of Spanish Room 130, FAPAC. (697-6117) $. (227-7338) ,.... House. Register at www.wcu.edu/9346.asp. 8:30a.m . uc. (227-2273) Spanish/latin American Film Festival - Stompfest 2008 - Step-show competition. 7 p.m. "0" "Mar Adentro;' a drama based on the true story of RRAC. $. (227-2276) "~" Siren test - Three-minute test ofWCU's siren system. Spaniard Ramon Sam pedro's 30-year campaign for his t Noon. (227-7301) right to die. Subtitled. 7:30p.m., discussion to follow. .a E Visiting artist - Patrick Hall, sculptor. Noon. UC movie theater. (227-3872) Q"'_ J: Room 130, FAPAC. (227-2553) Sunday, Oct. S .g~ Galaxy of Stars Weight loss Tuesdays - Education on diet, -~ OCTOBER 2008 Series - Political J5 exercise and stress management. 12:30 and 5 p.m. satirist Mark ~" (Choose one). Bird 224. (227-2088) c: Wednesday, Oct. 7 Russell. 3p .m. 0 -~ 4l Spanish/latin American Film Festival - WCU Employee Appreciation Day and University FAPAC. $. a: .I< "La Ley de Herodes;' ac omedy/mystery about the brand launch -Featuring "South of the Border' (227-2479) J5 if. janitor-turned-mayor of a Mexican desert town. buffet lunch. 11:30 a.m. Ramsey Center Main Arena '0 ~ Subtitled. 7:30p.m., discussion to follow. UC movie and Concourse. (227-3136) ~ theater. (227-3872) Appalachian lunchtime Series - Topic: .;:; ~ Friday, Sept. 26 "Appalachian Politics" with speakers Gibbs Knotts N ~ Catamount women's soccer - vs. Furman. 2p .m. Movie - "The Love Guru:' 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. UC theater. and Christopher Cooper of the political science 0 department. Bring lunch. 12:20-1:10 p.m. CAC. $. (227-7338) o' $. (227-7479) ~ MHC auditorium. (227 -7129) Inspirational Choir Concert - 3p .m. Grand room, ~ Concert - Balsam Range. 7:30p.m. FAPAC. $. '0 (227-2479) lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series - uc. (227-2276) t; e Henry Rollins, musician and spoken-word artist. Concert - Johnny Possum Bluegrass Band. 3-4 p.m. ~ ~ Saturday, Sept. 27 7:30p.m. FAPAC. $. (227-2479) MHC auditorium. (227-7129) ·~a. Mountain Heritage Day running races - One-mile"fun run" begins at 8:30a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 2 !!! "' 5-kilometer race begins at 9 a.m. Registration forms at China Forum - Learn about the experiences ofWCU's Exhibits ~ c China delegation and related opportunities for faculty "E' www.mountainheritageday.com, or register 8 a.m. race § day in front of the McKee Building.$. (227-3549) and students. 1-2:30 p.m. UC theater. (227-3012) Fine Art Museum '0 ·"' "Lewis Buck: Beyond theS urface- Life Works in J5 Mountain Heritage Day - Music, performances, Concert - Corey Smith, country, rock and blues. 7 p.m. "a. RRAC. $. (227-7677) Paintinga nd Assemblage"- Ac areer survey spanning £ crafts, food. 9a .m. Intramural field adjacent to CCB. SO years of theB lack Mountaina rtist's life. Through '0 (227-3193) Friday, Oct. 3 Dec.15. -~ e Catamount volleyball - vs. UNC Greensboro. 4 p.m. Homecoming Alumni Scholarship Golflourna- "Worldviews"- Selections from Western Carolina ~ RRAC. $. (227-7738) ment - Register by Sept. 26. Noon, social to follow. '<!;, University's permanent collection. Ongoing. c: Movie - "The Love Guru:' 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. UC theater. Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville.$. (227-7335) 0 ·g Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue., Wed. and Fri., .t: $. (227-7479) last lecture - "Political Wisdom Applied to a t; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. and 1-4 p.m. Sat .E Layperson's Life;' delivered by Don Livingston, professor -~ Concert - Band Cullowhee to play fund raiser for"Oid (http:/ /fapac.wcu.edu or 227-3591) c: of American politics. 2p .m., reception to follow. UC 8". Cullowhee" revitalization. 7:30p.m. RH. $. (227-3920) theater. (227-3909) Mountain Heritage Center a. 0 Sunday, Sept. 28 "Bells in the Valley"- Slideshow spotlight, September. ~ Homecoming Parade -6:15p.m. Main Street, Sylva. .ll' Catamount volleyball - vs. Elon. 3 p.m. RRAC. $. (227-7335) "Going Places"- Slideshow spotlight, October. ; (227-7338) ] Catamount women's soccer - vs. Wofford. 6 p.m. "People of One Fire"- Cherokee pottery. Gallery B. ~ "a. CAC. $. (227-7338) Through Nov. 16. ~ ~ Homecoming Spirit Night - Pep rally, music, food "The Artistry of Plain-Style Furniture·- An exhibit of .!: e and fireworks. Following women's soccer match. CAC. furniture handmade in Western North Carolina during J .5t= (227-7335) the 1800s and early 1900s. Gallery C. Through Dec.15 . z '0 "Migration of the Scotch-Irish People"- Text panels, ?:- KEY: $-Admission fee; 88-Belk Building; CAC-Catamount -~ Athletic Complex; CAT-Center for Applied Tec:hnology; CCB-Cordelia illustrations, artifacts and murals that trace the Scotch- ."c2::' Camp Building; esc-Catamount Softball Complex; FAPAC-Fine and Irish Appalachian settlers from Ulster to Pennsylvania, ::;) ~ Performing Alts Center; HA-Hoey Auditorium; HFR-H.F. Robinson through the Shenandoah Valley, and into Western North ·"' Administration Building; HL-Hunter library; HS/CF-Hennon ?:- Carolina. Gallery A. Permanent exhibit. -.~, Stadium/Childress Field; MHC-Mountain Heritage Center; NSA- > Natural S<ien<es Auditorium; RH-Re<ital Hall, Coulter Building; Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. - ~ ::;) RRAC-Ramsey Regional Activity Center; UC-A.K. Hinds Univer~ty -~ Center; WS!BW-Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field. Sundays. 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