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Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 37

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  • Page 4 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/July 12.1979 Carolinian newsbriefs Camper college Camper College, WCU's series of two-day mountain expeiences in Cherokee, will offer five courses during the week of July 16-21 including instruction in the arts of fly-fishing and fingerweaving. On July 16-17, Amanda Shell will teach the fingerweaving course and Dan Pittillo will lead several short walks as part of a course in plants and animals of the Smokies. Larry Stucki will teach a course on lifestyles of the Cherokee beginning July 18. The popular fly-fishing course, taught by Jim Mills, heads a list of three courses beginning on July 20. The other two will be a second session of Appalachian music (dulcimer and clogging) and Cherokee lifestyles. Cost is $25 per course and families may enroll for a special rate of $25 for the first member and $10 for each additional member. To register, contact the Division of Continuing Education, WCU, Cullowhee, telephone 227-7397. Issues seminar Virginia B. Langrehr, consumer affairs coordinator at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and one of the nation's leading consumer educators, will conduct a two-week special short course on issues facing American consumers, at Western Carolina University starting July 16. Dr. Langrehr is at the forefront of the national concern over tin- manner in which consumers are treated in contemporary society, according to Dr. Wilma Cosper, head of the WCU department of home economics. The special course to be taught by Langrehr is part of a series being offered by the department this summer in a "Focus on the Family" program. The consumer affairs course (lit; 620 in the WCU course list) is a graduate level course but Dr. Cosper said qualified persons may audit or attend the course as listeners. It will meet from 9 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Three semester hours of credit may be earned by those registered for credit, and registration may be completed at the first class meeting. Dr. Cosper said Dr. Langrehr will examine current perspectives on consumerism, including the development of consumer programs and resources provided by government, business, industry and independent organi/ations. Lifesaving course Two-week courses in basic lifesaving and advanced lifesaving will begin Monday, July 16, at WCU. Registration will be held at 2 p.m. July 16 in Breese Gymnasium, and classes will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. daily through July 27. The cost for either class is $12. According to American Red Cross guidelines, basic lifesaving is for boys and girls who are at least 11 years of age and not older than 14 years, or who have completed the sixth grade. Advanced lifesaving is for persons 15 or older, or persons who have completed the ninth grade, and who can pass a physical and preliminary swimming test. 2 p.m. to5 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music with B. J. Shields Music with Mike Wagoner News from the Mutual network will be heard every hour at five before the hour. 2 p.m. to3 p.m. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 5p.m. to6p.m. 6p.m. to9p.m. SUNDAYS Jesus Solid Rock His Music with Ken MacDonald Special of the Week The Jazz Programme Road race Kunners of all" ages will be competing in the first Natural Light-WWNC Radio 10.000 meter Road Race for the kids and adults Easter Seal helps. The race is Saturday, July 14, 1979, starting at Ingles in Black Mountain. North Carolina and going to Montreat- Anderson College. "Even though the race is in the hilly Asheville area, the route is fast and flat," explains Doug Sebring of the Asheville Track Club, which is co-sponsoring the race. "There are 14 age divisions and a one-mile Fun Run, so there's a place for just about everyone," Sebring added, The overall finisher will receive a duffle bag. Pre-registration for the 10,000 meter race is $5, and $6 the morning of the race, and $1 for the one-mile Fun Run. The 10k registration fee includes a Natural Light-WWNC running singlet. Every finisher in both runs will receive a certificate of participation. In addition to the registration fee, runners have the option of obtaining sponsors who promise a contribution for the Easter Seal Society's services. The seven persons raising the most contributions will each receive a trophy and a merchandise award. The first-place prize for contributions raised in a trophy, complete Natural running suit including jacket long pants, shorts, and equipment bag. Registration begins at 7:00 orf> Saturday morning, July 14. the Fun Run is at 8: IS a.m. and the 10k race at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are available through Asheville area spoils stores. WWNC Radio or the Easter Seal Society, 1000 Haywood Road. Asheville. N.C. 28806. phone (704) 258-0782. Last play The final production in WCU's summer theatre series will be Neil Simon's "Last of the Red-hot Lovers," to be presented Tuesdav, Wednesday, and Thursday (July 17-19) in the WCU Little Theatre. "Last of the Red-hot Lovers" tells the story of Barney Cashman, a middle-aged man who, believing that life has passed him by, determines to have a romantic adventure. John Davlin, visiting assistant professor of speech and theatre arts at WCU, will play the part of Barney. The three women he attempts to seduce are played by Tonya Lamm, Elaine Armstrong, and. Carolyn Rauch, WCU assistant professor of speech and theatre arts. The play is directed by Joseph W. Walker, instructor of speech and theatre arts. Set design is by B. Anne Stump, with lighting by Steven Fryar. Curtain time for the Simon comedy is 8 p.m. each night. Ticket prices are $2 for adults. $1 for students, and 50 cents for children. Reservations may be made by calling the WCU department of speech and theatre arts at(704)227-7491. New air hours ROTC plays host Due to the demand for more programming on WWCU-FM this summer...particularly during the daytime hours...U-92 will change hours beginning Monday, July 9, 1979. From then until the end of the Summer programming period, WWCU-FM will sign on at 8 a.m. and continue to provide service until 8 p.m. each weekday. Sunday programming will change as well, with sign-on at noon and sign-off at 8 p.m., commencing on the 15th. Thus, the new Summer line-up on U-92 will be as follows: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Morning Show with John Davlin 11 a.m. to Noon Classical. M,us>q . Noon to 2 p.m. Music w\thT,QnXCa;tpjy The Western Carolina Army ROTC will sponsor the arrival of the 1st regions new commander as they will play host to Brigadier Gen. F. Adams. The general will be greeted by Chancellor H.F. Robinson who is reported to be ecstatic over the general choosing Western Carolina as his first campus to visit since assuming the command. Gen. Adams is scheduled to tour the ROTC facilities and the rest of the campus accompanied by Dr. Robinson. The general is expected to meet with other WCU administrative officials during his visit. Little is known about Gen. Adams at this time as he has just entered this region to assume command. Word is out however, that some bold new ideas are being considered by him but these changes have not been revealed. Many of the ROTC cadets have been preparing for the general's visit and are anxious Jo meet with him. Calendar THURSDAY, JULY 12 1-30 - 5-30 p.m. Rafting on the Nantahala: Meet aJ the' Information Desk. 1st Floor Hinds University Center. Wear tennis shoes and bring a towel and sweater. $5 (includes equipment, instruction and transportation). 8 pm. WCU Summer Theatre: "Send Me No Flowers" by Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore, Little Theatre, Adults $2. Students $1, Children $.50. 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Disco in the Deli with WWCU DJ Mike Wagoner, 2nd Floor, Hinds University Center, free. FRIDAY, JULY 13 Camper College Courses: "Identifying Wild Birds of the Smokies." "Backpacking: How to Enjoy the Wilderness," and "Lifestyles of the Cherokee." $25 per course. Cherokee, N.C. through July 14. For more information, contact the Division of Continuing Ed., 227-7397. 12:30 p.m. Orientation for New Students, Music Recital Hall, through July 14. For more information, contact Vicki Curby, 227-7234. 9 p.m. UCB Cinema: "Thank God It's Friday," Hoey Auditorium, $1. MONDAY, JULY 16 Camper College Courses: "Fingerweaving: Weaving Without a Loom" by Amanda Shell, and "Plants and Animals of the Smokies" by Dan Pittillo. Cherokee, N.C. $25 per course. Through July 17. For more information, call Div. of Cont. Ed., 227-7397. Photography Exhibit: Black & white and color photographs by Ray Menze, Perry Kelly, and Chuck Downs, Chelsea Gallery, Hinds University Center, through July 26. 9 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Two-Week Special Course: "Issues Facing American Consumers" by Virginia B. Langrehr, consumer affairs coordinator at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Room 323, Belk Building, through July 27. 2 - 4 p.m. Two-Week Courses: "Basic Lifesaving" and "Advanced Lifesaving," Breese Gymnasium, $12 per course. Through July 27. 2 p.m. Commencement Committee Meeting, Conference Room. Bird Administration Building. 6:30 p.m. Annual Dinner-Meeting, North Carolina State Employees Association, Area 12, Dodson Cafeteria, $2 for members, $4 for non-members. TUESDAY, JULY 17 11 a.m. General Meeting, Western North Carolina Associated Communities, Holiday Inn, Cherokee, N.C. 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Beginning Canoe Clinic: Tuckaseigee River. Meet at the Information Desk, 1st Floor, Hinds University Center. Wear tennis shoes and bring a towel and sweater. $5 (includes equipment, instruction and transportation). 8 p.m. WCU Summer Theatre: "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," by Neil Simon, Little Theatre, Adults $2, Students $1, Children $.50. WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Camper College Course: "Lifestyles of the Cherokee" by Larry Stucki, $25, Cherokee, N.C, through July 19. For more information, call the Div. of Cont. Ed., 227-7397. 5 - 8 p.m. Dinner at the Top of the Stairs Restaurant: All You Can Eat Spaghetti Night, 3rd Floor, Hinds University Center, $2.35. 8 p.m. WCU Summer Theatre: "Last of the Red Hot Lovers." by Neil Simon, Little Theatre, ' Adults$2/Studeht-S'$l,Children's 50 ^MMMiMMMaVaWMMI
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