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Western Carolinian Volume 59 Number 15 (16)

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  • Page 2 News January 27, 1994 Western Carolinian MUSIC DEPARTMENT GETS A B Western Carolina University has been selected as one of 11 colleges and universities in North Carolina to receive funding from the A.J. Fletcher Foundation to provide scholarships to deserving music students. The grantwill enable Western's department of music to offer four $5,000 scholarships annually to talented undergraduate students planning to major in music. The Scholarship $5,000 scholarships are renewable for up to four years, making the total value of the award $20,000 per recipient. Western will launch the program in phases, awarding the first scholarship for the fall 1994 semester. One additional recipient will be named each fall, with a total of $20,000 in Fletcher scholarships to be awarded in the fall of 1997. "The intent is to provide the full cost of education for these outstanding music students," said Robert commemorates Adcock Two music professional fraternities at WesternCarolina University have established a scholarship in memory of beloved music professor Eva J. Adcock, who died last year. Members of the Tau Beta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota organizations raised funds through several projects to set up the Eva Adcock Music Education Scholarship. The scholarship, which provides $300 per academic year to the recipient, will be awarded to music education majors. Recipients are selected by the scholarship committee of WCU's music department on the basis of individual commitment to music education, academic standing and musical talent. Eva J. Adcock, professor emeritus of music at WCU, died last March at the age of 67 after 22 years as a member of the music department faculty. Shewascoordinatorof WCU's Orff-Schulwerk Training Program, a creative, non-threatening approach to EVAADCOCK teaching music to young children by having them make music. Shealso wasresponsibleforarrang- ing musical entertainment at Western's annual Moun- tain Heritage Day and worked with the Jackson County Arts Council, WNC Youth Orchestra and Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's festival of international folk music and dance. "In Eva Adcock were found those energies, talents and strengths upon which a university best maybuildand endure and through whom its benefits are most effectively extended beyond the campus,"the WCU baord of trustees proclaimed in a resolution commemorating her life. "Dr. Adcock believed strongly in the practical application of research, and the fruits of her considerable scholarship may be seen most vividly in the lives of her students." The first recipient of the Eva Adcock Music Education Scholarship is Amy CathrynDull,aseniorfromHendersonville. better STYLING... as we live and breathe REDKEN "CLEAN AIR Styling Formulas Five versatile performers * that build better body, show off shine and meet the toughest environmental standards. So you can look sensational and breathe easier. FANTASTIC HAIR Long Branch Rd. Cullowhee 293-3125 REDKEN THE POWER BEHIND BEAUTIFUL HAIR" d e - partment. "We want to make a significant impact on the lives of a few top-quality student musicians." Recipients will be selected by the Western music department's scholarship com- Rub elbows with mittee on the basis of academic achievement, musical talentand moral character. Established in 1961 by A J. Fletcher, founder of Capitol Broadcasting Company in Raleigh, the foundation provides support to religion, the visual and performing arts, education and charitableendeavors. The foundation awarded nearly three million dollars in funds to more than 130 organizations in 1993 for scholarships and education, projects addressing the well-being of children, health and basic human services, community services and development,and visual and performing arts. the big-wigs: be a Chancellor's Ambassador Applications for the 1994-95 Chancellor's Ambassadors at Western Carolina are being accepted through Tuesday, February 15. The Chancellor's Ambassors are an elite corps of about 20 service-oriented students who assist the chancellor in hosting special university functions during the academic year. These functions take place at the chancellor's residence, in the chancellor's box during home football games, in the Hospitality Room of the Ramsey Center and at other locations. The university's board of trustees, university patrons, legislators and a variety of visiting dignitaries are among the special guests of the university each year. The selection process begins with the submission of an application form. An initial screening of applicants is conducted by a campus committee to select the finalists for interviews. Selection of the new ambassadors will be announced by the end of March. Criteria for selection include a minimum 2.6 quality-point ratio, completion of at least 45 semester hours at the end of the 1993 fall semester, with at least one full semester at WCU (preference will be given to rising juniors), evidence of extensive participation in campus activities, familiarity with and understanding of the university, excellent social and communication skills and at least three on-campus references. Applications and additional information about the Chancellor's Ambassadors may beobtained by contacting Judy DoweU, Room 501, Robinson Administration Build- "Alpha Kappa Psi,"cont'd from front za Hon to put on your resume but a chance to meet some really great people and make lifetime friends," said Julie Morris new AKPsi member. "Alpha Kappa Psi is also a huge opportunity to become more prepared for the 'real world' of business." The fraternity is open to all majors, not just business, however a minimum of 12 hours of business courses are required. Also required is a 2.0 GPA, more than one year left of school and an intent to graduate from WCU. Rush will begin Monday, January ih and continue through Thursday, February 3.Activites will includea traditional Smoker, rollerskatingand a cookout. Bids will goout that Friday. All Alpha Kappa Psi functions, meetings and announcements are posted on the bulletin board at room 127 Forsyth. 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