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The Western Carolinian Page 8 Thursday, March 24,1988 Three Honors Seminars Scheduled For Fall The University Honors Program announces three seminars, each carrying Honors credit, to be offered during the fall semester of 1988: USI497H Honors Seminar Dr. Joe Meigs - M 6- 8:50 (Engl 478) In film USI 497H Honors Seminar Dr. Mike Jones - TR 2-3:15 (Phil 493) In space USI 434H Civil War Dr. Max Williams - MW 2- 3:15 Reconstruction "Students do not have to full-time participants In the Honors Program to be eligible for these courses," says Dr. Karl Nicholas. Honors Program Director, "but a cumulative grade»point of 3.0 or better Is required." The film seminar will have as its focus movies with existential themes, for example. Redford's Ordinary People. Fosse's All That Jazz. Allen's Interiors, and Bergman's Wild Strawberries and The Seventh Seal, among many others. Dr. Meigs plans to require both seminar reports and group projects, as well as presentations by speakers from non-literary disciplines. In the seminar on space. Dr. Jones and his students will exlore the concept of space during three historical eras: the ancient and medieval worlds, the renaissance, and our contemporary world. They will observe the noting of "sacred space" yielding grudgingly to the modern Idea of "scientific space." According to Jones, "The pivotal Issue In the course will be Galileo's defense of Copernicus." The course will featyre student led discussions as well as group projects. The Honors course on the Civil War and Reconstruction will focus on such historic figures as Henry Clay. Daniel Webster, Stephen A. Douglas. Abraham Uncoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, and others, and will feature readings from such works as Styron's Confessions of Nat Turner. Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. Mitchell's Gone With The Wind, among others. Says Dr. Williams: "While no one can master the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction, I have spent thirty years reading, writing, and thinking about it. I would welcome the opportunity to consider the period with Honors students." Students who would like to take one or more of these courses are encourage to discuss them with the Instructors during the week of advisement, March 28-31. Pre-registratlon for fall classes begins on April 5. "Students may also gain six hours of Honors credit by traveling to China this summer," Nicholas adds, "But they must act quickly since only a few spaces are still available." If you are Intered In the China trip, call Dr. Nicholas at 7383 or stop by the Hnnnrs rjcmm In thA Music Enalish building 477. ASSIGNMENT MAURITANIA: TEACH LOCAL FARMERS THE IMPORTANCE OF CROP ROTATION. Were is your opportunity to develop skills in a broad range of agricultural techniques. You may be asked to: □ Increase yields through modern planting methods in Togo. □ Establish a cooperative with Filipino farmers. □ Provide technical assistance to beekeepers in Micronesia. □ Set up 4-H clubs for future farmers in Burundi. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will handle responsibilities and meet challenges far greater than those you would be offered in a starting position in the United States. When you return, you will find that international firms and government agencies value that kind of experience. 25 years of PEACE CORPS The toughest job you'll ever love. Peace Corps Representatives will be at Western Carolina U. April 5th and 6th. Sign up for interviews at: The Co-op and Placement Office Applications are now being accepted for the position of Station Manager of WWCU-FM. Requirements for the paid position are: 1.) Full-time student with a minimum cumulative QPR of 2.5. 2.) Active participation in the operation of the campus radio station, WWCU-FM during the past year. 3.) Membership on the Executive Staff of WWCU-FM for two semesters. Applications for this position may be picked up from the Student Development Office. Applications should be returned to that office no later than April 11,1988. For further information on this position, contact the office of Student Development at 227-7147 or contact Richard Gainey, General Manager/Advisor of WWCU-FM at 227-7491. Cherokee Archaeology Bennie Keel, consulting archeologist for the National Park Service, will speak on 'Cherokee Archaelogy" Monday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Keel's presentation will be held In Founders Auditorium of the Mountain Heritage Center. It Is free and open to the public. Keel worked at several archaeological sites In western North Carolina in the 1960's and 70's, Including the Tusckasegee site In Jackson County, the Garden Creek site in Haywood County and the Warren Wilson site in Buncombe County. Besides discussing the archaeology of the area. Keel will comment on the federal government's effots to preserve and protect prehistoric and historic sites.- Keel has worked with Congress to obtain legislation that would save important cultural resources. Keel's presentation at Western Is sponsored by the Visiting Scholars Program and department of earth sciences and anthropology. For more Information, contact Anne Rogers at 227-7268. ..Continued From Page 7 ROTC dental coverage, military shopping facilities and privilege, and a retirement plan that allows you to retire at an early age from the Army. Additional benefits are estimated to provide an extra $3,700 a year for a Second Lieutenant and $6,000 a year for a Captain. Catathon '88 By SCOTT P. STALMASEK On Wednesday April 13 Catathon '88 will be held at the WCU track. This year's Catathon. WCU's fundralsing Jogathon, Is being co-sponsored by the Big Cat Club and the borthers of the PI Kappa Alpha fraternity. Since 1982 the Catathon has been a way for the Big Cat Club to raise money for athletic sholarshlps, and for Individual organizations to raise money for charity. The money raised from the Catathon will be split fifty-fifty between the WCU athletic scholarship fund and the organization's designated group, club, or charity. The Catathon Is a one hour event. In which participants go around the track as many times as they can, either by walking, Jogging or a combination of the two. Participants are sponsored by non-profit organizations from the WCU campus and the local area. "It really doesn't make much difference how many laps are run. Its how much the sponsor wants to pay someone for going around the track for an hour," said Tom Bommer, representative of the Big Cat Club. In the past seven years the Catathon has been very suc- essful. Last year It raised over $17,400. "We have considered doing something different, but its difficult to make that kind of money on a one day event, so we stayed with the Catathon," said Bommer. This year's Catathon will feature the jogathon, music by Mitch Williams, and a hot dog dinner. All participants will aslo receive a T-shirt. "We'd like to Invite everyone to come out and have a good time," said Bommer. "Anyone can participate for any organization." Any organization that Is interested in sponsoring a participant for the Catathon can get a sponsor form from the Big Cat Club. 227-7377, or the Pika representative Paul Zullo, 586-8434. Army ROTC has been an asset to me. Currently I am on active duty and have Just completed my first assignment as a Gold Bar Recruiter with the Military Science Department at WCU. I am attending the Ordinance Corps Officer's Basic Course (OBC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland for the next five months. Here I am receiving training In the Army's Maintenance Management system. After OBC, I am scheduled to serve thirteen months in Korea. Upon returning to the United States, the Army Is going to send me to graduate school as a full-time student. In addition to my regular military salary and benefits, the Army will pay all of my educational expenses for graduate school. I presently plan on making a career of the US Army, but realize that the experience gained through ROTC and my time served on Active Duty will also present a great deal of leadership experience to civilian employers. ...Continued From Page 7 Smith Q: What about now—are you teaching dance or gymnastics classes now? A: Right now I am doing an internship at The Sports Club of Ashevilie. I am graduating from WCU In May, so I primarily concentrate on working or dancing myself. Q: Where have you danced? As in competitions or troupes? A: I have danced In several competition and recitals at home, but last summer I had the opportunity to be a member of Hoctor's Dance Caravan. Q: How did you become a part of that group? A: They were holding auditions for Hoctor's which is a troupe based In New Jersey. Dancers from all over the country are chosen to tour with them for a summer. My mom encouraged me to send In a video of myself for the fun of It. To my surprise, I was accepted. It was very thrilling, and I owe it to Mom for convincing me to send my video. Q: What did you do or where did you go with this troupe? A: We traveled to twelve cities across the Unites States—from New York to Florida to Nevada, and danced. We had several very good choreographers and teachers from New York and California travelling with us. One of them had actually been the choreographer for a Michael Jackson video. It was a very good experience for me. and I had a lot of fun. too. Q: Where are you presently dancing? A: I have been dancing In Ashevilie with Dance Menagerie of Studio 37 in Ashevilie since last semester. Q: What kind of dancing are you doing—tap, jazz? A: As a troupe, we are mainly doing jazz routines. We performed at the celebration on the new Wall Street In the fall. Jeff White. one of the owners of the studio, has asked me to pair up with him to compete in ballroom dance. Q: When will you be competing? A: There is a competition In March at the Grove Park Inn In Ashevilie. Q: What kind of dances will you be doing, specifically? A: We are working on an exhibition routine now, which Is a variation of the Samba. I am learning ballroom dancing as we go along. I've always been a tap. ballet, jazz student. This ballroom dancing is a new experience for me. Q: What do you see yourself doing in the future? A: I'm graduating in May, as I told you. After that. I haven't really decided. I may go to graduate school somewhere, or If not, I want to work In corporate fitness. Q: Will you continue to dance? A: Oh, yes, I have no doubt about that. I think I will always dance; It's that much a part of me. Applications are now being accepted for leadership positionss at The Western Carolinian and The Catamount Yearbook.. Requirements for these paid student positions are: The Western Carolinian Editor: 1) Full-time student with a minimum cumulative QPR-of 2.5. 2) One year's experience as a Western Carolinian staff member or as a staff member of a professional publication, or 2 year's experience at a high school newspaper, or completion of Journalism 140 and 240 or their equivalent. Business Manager: 1) Full-time stiudent with a minimum cumulative QPR of 2.5. 2) One year's exprience as a regular, Western Carolinian staff member, or completion of Accounting 251 and 252, or comparable sales and/or office experience. 3) Junior class standing by Fall 1988 Semester The Catamount Yearbook Editor & Business Manager: 1) Full-time student with a minimum cumulative QPR of 2.25. 2) A minimum of one year's experience as a regular staff mem ber of the Catamount yearbook or as a staff member of a professional publication or one yearof experience as a staff member on a high school yearbook staff. Applications for these positins may be picked up from the Student Development Office. Applications should be returned to that ofice no later than April 1, 1988. Per further information on these positions, contact the officed of Student Development, 227-7147.

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Date original: 1988-03-24
  • Date digitized: 2019-09-05
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