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Volume 57 Number 21 Features nn,«. wpstern Carolinian Page 6 —Thursday, Marcn iy, 1992 — Treat yourself to a taste-tempting talk of tastebud teasers •^ -4. C»^ . ■„, an/4 hie drv.toratp. in hnto_. David Giannasi, associative professor of botany at the University of Georgia, will visit WCU Mar. 23- 27 to deliver a series of seminars and lectures, including a taste-tempting discussion of spices and herbs that will feature audience participation. Giannasi, director of the University of Georgiaherbarium, will speak on "Spices and Herbs: Good Scents and Taste" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 24, in the auditorium of WCU's Natural Sciences Building. The lecture, designed for the general public, should be of special interest to chefs, gourmets — and anyone who loves to eat. Members of the audiences will participate in defining the "essence" of spice plants and herbs through their senses of smell and taste. In addition to the public lecture, Giannasi will also lead a series of academic seminars for students and faculty in the departments of history and biology. He will lecture on "The Spice Trade: The Effect of Botanical Exploration on Western Civilization" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 25, in the auditorium of the Natural Sciences Building. Giannasi will address the role that spices and herbs played in motivating Christopher Columbus to search for a maritime route to ancient China. In a seminar at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 25, Giannasi will examine "Allelochemics: Chemical Weaponry of Plants." The talk, designed to be of special interest to biology faculty and students, will explore the vast repertoire of chemical abilities of plants, including compounds that act as weapons to ward off pests, animals, other plants — and even man. The lecture will be held in Room 156 of Stillwell Building. Giannasi will discuss "Modern DNA Technology in Genetic and Evolutionary Studies of Plants" in a seminar for biology faculty and students at 3:30 p.m. Thurs day, Mar. 26, in Room 108 of the Natural Sciences Building. In his presentation, he will discuss bio- technological advances that have opened new investigation in plant evolution, both on living and fossil plants and in pure and applied studies of plant development and engineering. All four of Giannasi's lectures are open to the public free of charge. His talks are part of WCU's Visiting Scholars Program. Giannasi has conducted extensive research into the use of chemical constituents produced by plants as chemical "fingerprints" to identify and study the ancestry of plant species. His recent research as involved the use of DNA technology to study the evolution of plants in living and fossil species. That work has included the isolation of a chloroplast gene from at 17 million-year-old fossil magnolia and its comparison with its living relatives. Giannasi received his bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from Wayne State Univer sity and his doctorate in botany from the University of Iowa. In addition to his current position at the University of Georgia, he has taught at Winona State University and Lehman College. For more information about his lectures at Western, contact the WCU department of biology at telephone 227-7244. Ortiz to present poetry on Mar. 26 Native American writer Simon J. Ortiz of New Mexico will give a presentation of poetry reading and storytelling Thursday, Mar. 26, at Western Carolina University. Ortiz, a Pueblo Indian, will lecture and read beginning at 8 p.m. in the recital hall of the Music-English Building. The program, co- sponsored by Western's Visiting Scholars Program, is part of the Cullowhee Arts Festival, a monthlong celebration of the arts, literature and entertainment. The festival's theme is "New World Discoveries: The spirit of Columbus," and many of the events have a Native American theme. Ortiz works as a full-time free-lance writer, producing fiction, poetry, children's literature and television documentary films. He has edited several poetry and fiction anthologies, and is a frequent leader of Leavell to speak on Japanese culture An authority on Japanese culture and society will visit West- em Carolina University on Wednesday, Mar. 25, to help shed light on the often hazy relationships between the United States and Japan. James Leavell, professor of history at Furman University, will deliver two presentations during his visit, which is sponsored by the WCU department of geosciences and an thropology with support from the colloquium fund of the School of Arts and sciences. Leavell will give a public presentation entitled "Understanding the Japanese; A Historian's Perspective" at 7 p.m. in Founder's Auditorium of the Mountain Heritage Center, located on the ground floor of the H.F. Robinson Administration Building. The program will include a question-and-answer period, and the event is open to the public free of charge. Leavell also will lead a faculty seminar entitled "History and Values: Why Japan Modernized So Quickly" from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room 102of Stillwell Building. Thesemi- nar is designed to be of special interest to faculty members interested in integrating Japanese issues into their "Success" from Pg. 5 erally, your competitors steal time from their employers. So, do the opposite. Give your employer more time and effort than they pay for. Come in a bit early, leave for lunch a few minutes late, return from lunch a little early, work through some of your coffee breaks, and leave 15 minutes late. And, be working during these periods so that everyone will see, and be convinced, that you are a hard worker. The other variable concerns project assignments. Never turn down a project, even if you don't know how to do it. Volunteer for it, then ask experts around the firm how to find information and perform the tasks. Turn in a rough draft earlv. get your boss' comments, then rewrite to his/her specifications. In addition, never transfer to a new location without demanding a promotion in return. They can invent a title for you if they really need ^oji in the new position. This also holds if you move to a new company — insist on a promotion, with or without a pay increase. This is imperative for your resume's appearance, unless you want your next potential employer to assume you moved because you failed. Remember, you may work for eight to ten employers during life. Concerning working smart, consider information, worker relations, and continued education. Information relates to accepting all assignments. Whatever you need to know, humbly ask the experts around your firm. They love to play "expert" and will proudly display their vast knowledge as they give you most of the information you want Worker relations refers to you helping your peers. When they ask for your council or help, give it to them completely and freely. If you don't have the time at that moment, set an classrooms and courses. "Many Americans are concerned and curious about Japan and the Japanese at this time," said Jeff Neff, head of WCU's department of geosciences and anthropology. "Dr. Leavell brings years of research, teaching and first-hand experience to the issues." For more information, telephone Jeff Neff at 227-7268. appointment to help them. In this way, you become their chosen, unofficial supervisor. Your boss and his/ her boss will interpret this as suggesting that you are a natural leader — the most important requisite for early promotion. Don't be the "brown noser." No intelligent employer would promote him/her to a responsible position that actually requires one to act rather than talk. Finally, to work smart, you must permanently continue your education. Employers love it enough to pay for most of the expense, and your peers will drink beer instead. writing workshops. Among his publications are "A Good Journey" and "From Sand Creek," collections of original peotry; "Fightin": New and Collected Stories," a collection of short fiction; and "The People Shall Continue," an anthology edited by Ortiz. He has been instructor of creative writing at Lewis & Clark College, and instructor of creative writing and Native American literature at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and San Diego State University. Ortiz received a humanities award from the New Mexico State Humanities Council in 1990 and was among poets honored at a White House salute to American poets in 1980. 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Wayne's World is an excellent slapstick comedy based on the skit on Saturday Night Live. Starting Friday: My Private Idaho, starring Keana Reeves. Rated R. For information on matinee times and actual starting times contact the Quin Theater office at 586-5918. Next week's pick: My Private Idaho. earn? s RESTAURANT Fine food and service 10% discount for WCU students wih ID 11 Asheville Highway, Sylva 586-5065 | Total Data Systems I i mRadio/haeK AMERICA'S TECHNOLOGY DEALER 12 East Main Street Sylva, N.C. 28779 I Mon.- Fri. 9-6 | Saturday 9-5 I (704) 586-8133 I Wssssss^^ MEN of WCU Calendar Night March 20 At Sigma Chi House Across from Laural Oaks Apts. Party will begin at 10:00pm ALLAREWECOME!!!! Cover Guy revealed at 12:00pm Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega Calendars are available at the party B.Y.O.B. NEED MEDICAL INFORMATION on SENSITIVE SUBJECTS? CALL 1-900-726-2115 FOR CONFIDENTIAL, PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES! COST; 1.4* PER MINUTE AVERAGE CALL LASTS J-J MINUTES. 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AIDS 1000 AIDS and Donated Blood of AIDS 1002 AIDS and the Workplace 1003 How ALDS is Not Spread 1004 Protecting Yourself from AIDS 1005 Symptoms of ALDS 1006 Testing for AIDS STD'S 1047 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Part I 1048 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Part II THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGS 1944 Why are Drugs Dangerous? 1945 What are Depressants? 1946 What are Psychedelics/Hallucinogens? 1947 What are Amphetamines? 1948 The Facts About Alcohol 1949 The Facts About Inhalants 1950 The Facts About Quaaludes 1951 The Facts About Heroin and Narcotics 1952 The Facts About Tranquilizer! 1953 The Facts About PCP 1954 The Facts About LSD 1955 The Facts About Cocaine 1956 The Facts About Crack 1957 The Facts About Mariguana 1958 The Facts About Speed 1959 The Facts About Tobacco 1960 Why Alcohol and Drugs Don't Mix CUP* SAVE BIRTH CONTROL 1014 Birth Control: An Overview 1015 Benefits of the Pill 1016 Condoms as Contraceptives 1017 The Diaphragm 1018 The Rhythm Method 1019 Vaginal Spermicides COCAINE 1961 Where Does it Come 1962 How is it Sold? 1963 Crack vs. Cocaine 1964 The Damages to the Mind 1965 The Damages to the Body 1966 The Addictive Power of Cocaine 1967 Death by Cocaine 1968 Treatment programs 1969 Were to Find Help MARIJUANA 1970 Where does Marijuana come from? 1971 Effects on the Body 1972 Effects on the Lungs 1973 Effects on the Reproductive Organs 1974 Effects on Personality 1975 Marijuana and Cancer 1976 Marijuana Burnout 1012 Marijuana and Teenagers 1013 Marijuana and the Unborn Child DIET 1100 Diets and Their Limitations 1101 Combining Diet with Exercise 1102 How to Bum Fat 1103 Exercising to Lose Weight 1104 Will Power DIET DISORDERS 1060 Anorexia Nervosa 1061 Bulimia WARNING SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE 1932 Personality Change 1933 Change in Appearance 1934 Drop in School Performance 1935 Change of Friends or Social Habit! 1936 Rebellion 1937 Withdrawal 1938 Talk of Death or Suicide 1009 Facts on Alcoholism 1010 Symptoms of Alcoholism DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT 1939 The Treatment of Alcoholism 1940 The Treatment of Cocaine Addiction 1941 The Treatment of Nicotine Addiction 1942 Is All Addiction Curable? 1943 Where to Get Help CUP & SAVE

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: 1992-03-19
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-07
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 10 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1992-03-19_Vol57_No21
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