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Western Carolinian Volume 36 Number 07

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  • Page THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Tuesdav. SeDtember 22. 1970 Garrison and Dawson hold new positions Major renovation program begun in residence halls The numerous changes in personnel this year at WCU have also included the positions of Dean of Women and Assistant Dean of Men. Dean Anita Gar rison, formerly Assistant Dean of Women, has assumed the position of Acting Dean of Women. She replaces Peggy Ziegler, who is now Dean of Women at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. The new assistant Dean of Men is Robert Dawson, who replaces Jack Harris. Anita Garrison, a native of Stanley, N. C. in Gaston County, is 28. She had formerly attended and graduated from WCU In 1964 with a BS degree in education. She then began to teach English in Titusville, Fla. junior high school. During the summers of 1966- 1968, she did graduate study at Western, receiving an MA in Guidance Counseling in 1968. She continued to teach in Florida until she was offered the posi' tion of Assistant Dean of Women at WCU in March of 1969. During the summer, a Dean of Womens' Selecton Advisory Committee was appointed with the purpose of securing a qualified applicant to serve in this capacity. It was decided that Dean Garrison would serve as Acting Dean of Women until March 1, 1971. A decision will be reached by that date regarding the appointment of a Dean of Women, Dean Garrison is eager to serve in her new appointment as Acting Dean of Women. "1 think it will be an exciting year", she states, "I am looking for-' CUP ANITA GARRISON lf>»»ll I ■ I— II ■■ II »l ■ ■■!! '■■ ' I' ■ ' '■ — Catamount staff needs personnel The CATAMOUNT staff needs Interested students. Anyone wishing to contribute their talent please come to the CATAMOUNT Office in Joyner Bldg. on the second floor at 7 pcm. Monday, September 28. ward to working with Womens House in group programming in the residence halls. Wewant to make them more than a shelter, a place to live rather than exist by creating an atmosphere of hominess which was somewhat overlooked in the past." She states this is certain to be a year of much growth for WCU and its students, and she looks with anticipation tomaking contributions to this growth. ROBERT DAWSON Coming to WCU from Florida State University is Robert Dawson who assumes two major roles at WCU. He is Assistant Dean of Men as well as International Student Advisor. Originally from Washington. D.C., Dawson did undergraduate work at Florida State and received an MA in Educational Administration from Florida Atlantic. Dawson wis also Program Director for J, Wayne Wright's Florida Union at the University of Florida. In Dallas, Texas, he was the Regional Dir ector for the American International Academy. This was his most recent position before coming to WCU. Dawson, who is 28, is married and has one daughter, aged 2, He also anticipates a progressive year for WCU. His special concern is involving foreign students in the mainstream of studentact- ivities. Dawson feels he has found what he calls "my kind of people"' at WCU and adds that his major reason for coming is Dr. Herb Reinhard, Dean of the Office of Student Development. A major renovation program has begun in WCU's residence halls which will in some cases, completely replace all beds, dressers, and desks. Approximately $80,000 will be spent in major furniture replacement and repairs in Moore, Robertson, and Madison Halls with additional repairs attd improvements in all other halls. Specifically, the program calls for the replacement of beds, dressers, and desks in Moore, giving each student a separate desk. Beds in Robertson and Madison will be replaced. Other furniture in Robertson and Madison will be replaced or refurnished as needed. In addition, the program calls for a number of repairs and improvements in Buchanan, Reynolds, and Albright-Benton. In WCU's three women's halls the program includes the fol- For your next gastronomic experience try Mama & Papa Ashe's cooking at the CULLOWHEE CAFE Club Accommodation To 25 ^yAQPHm&i PHONE 586-2312 .....lllllllll SYLVA. N.C. I! We can handle all your Photographic needs FILM PAPER CHEMICALS 24hr. Print Service 6 East Main, Sylva, N.C. lowing: L Installation of coin-operated washing machines and dryers in Helder and Leather- wood. High Rise Hall was built with no facilities for wishers and dryers, so the maximum number will be installed in Helder and Leatherwood for use by all women housed on campus. 2. Installation of a buzzer system in each hall for use by women students entering the hall after closing hours. 3. Tables and chairs in the Helder and Leatherwood Recreation Rooms. 4. A ping- pong table in the Helder and Leatherwood Red- reation Rooms. 5. A refrigerator and stove for the High Rise. According to Douglas Davis, Dean of Men, orders for all furnishings have been made up furnishings have been made up, 'Nomad' writing awards announced William Paulk, advisor to the NOMAD and Professional Writing instructor has announced the winners of the writing awards judged in the Spring Quarter issue of the NOMAD. Judges in both prose and poetry divisions were Dr. Cliarles Beaumo.it, Dr. Don Barnett and Miss Frances Wal- lis, all of the English Depart ment of the University of Georgia. Winners were elected on a point system. Each judge made his nomination for first, second , third and honorable men tion places in prose and poetry. Each place was awarded a cer tain number of points, The work with the highest number of points was named winner in its division and so on. Honorable mentions were given to any work that was mentioned at least once by the judges. In a telephone interview. Paulk stated that the judges were quite impressed by the publication, and read parts of the letter he had received with the nominations. Beaumont and Barnette were more complimentary. Barnette wrotej, "All in all it was very impressive, especiaUy for a student publication." Beaumont wrote, "Thank you for the pleasure of reading this year's NOMAD. I can not, however, thank you for the task you sent me as one of the judges, because of the generally high quality of prose and poetry your group has published. Especially is the poetry super- Ramsey named derector of new school by Pow Professor Harry E. Ramsey, a Marshall native who has led the development of social welfare studies at Western Carolina University, has been named administrative director of a newly-established School of Health Sciences and Services. His appointment was announced by Dr. Alex S. Pow, WCU president. The new school which becomes the fourth undergraduate school of the university, wUl include WCU's degree programs in medical technology, medical records administration, community health education, and the university's student-health services and mental health center. ior to what one usually finds in similar publications." Winners in poetry were, first, Linda Stephens for "Time's Erasure;" second, Wat Hopkins for "Departure;" third, Frank Wyatte for "Sequel To The End." Honorable mentions went to Christy Martin for "Universal Wanderer," Wurren Freeman (Ishmael) for "I", Kathy Ans= poch for "Clover Chains Break," and Jerri Beck for "Song for Benji." Winners in prose were Harry J. Rhinhart for "First Sergeant;" second, David MeGowan Jr. for "Covered With Rust;8' third, Len Farmer for "Synthetic Assistance." Honorable mentions went to Wat Hopkins for "A Scene From First Snow," and Victoria Casey for "The New Breed." Cash awards of $10 go to first place winners, and $5 to second place winners. due to the time involved in getting bids from contractors and other necessary red tape, the furnishings wUl not be installed until winter quarter. Davis said that he hoped the furnishings could be installed during the Christmas/Quarter break vacation, but there was no wiy to insure this. He feels certain that they will arrive by early winter quarter at the latest. The repairs and improvements were begun late this summer, but due to a shortage of maintenance personnel and a current schedule of other necessary work the real work will not begin until October 1st. The greater majority of work should be completed by April, '71. Dr. Herb F. Reinhard, Vice President for Student Development and a major force in the halls, stated that he realized the work in the halls would in convenience some students* But, Reinhrd said, "We are hoping...that this is a major effort to improve all of our residence halls and that the inconvenience is necessary in order to make their living situation a better one." Reinhard has previously expressed ereat disappointment in the conditions of WCU's residence halls. We Want You To Join Our Church As An Ordained Minister And Have The Ronlc Of Doctor of Divinity We are a non-structured faun, undenominational, with no traditional doctrine or dogma Our fast growing church is actively seeking new ministers who believe what we believe. All men are entitled to their own convictions, To seek truth their own way, whatever it may be. no questions asked. Asa minister of the church, you may: 1. Start your own church and apply tor ex emption from property and other taxes. 2. Perform marriages, baptism, funerals and all other ministerial functions. 3 Enjoy reduced rates from some modes of transportation, some theaters, stores, hotels, 4 Seek draft exemption as one of our working missionaries. We will tell you how. Enclose a free will donation for the Minister's credentials and license We also issue Doctor of Divinity Degrees. We are State Chartered and your ordination Is recognized in all 50 states and most foreign countries. FREE LIFE CHURCH- BOX 4039, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33023 Students and Faculty Welcome to Jackson County and WCU For friendly professional service on all your insurance needs. Dial 586—2676 , or drop by my office next to the Ritz PAUL E. COWAN, JR. Home, Auto, Life, Health Auto Finiancing
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