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  • (WCU's independent Student Uotce I WESTERN ^T aroliniaN 'itte,; .^-%.' r:a\i7j\aviaa,n,lll (Mo Tmttf: Until Jar, vary) December 6, 2000. Vol, 65, Issue 14 www.westerncarolinian.com Cullowhee, USA Dodson Pavilion Nearing Completion By Samantha Helms Asst. News Editor The company that has been constructing the gazebo in front of Dodson since the summer has encountered some supply problems, but should resume construction soon. They will continue their work through December, with hopes of completing the project in mid January. Amanda Leller is among many students who assumed the crew had ceased working all together. "I thought they stopped working when it turned cold," said Leller. However, Andrew Comrie, director of WCU's Physical Plant, who is currently overseeing the construction, explained that the crew does not have some of the necessary materials for the pavilion or the metal framework. "We are waiting for the precast concrete benches and the pavilion to arrive," said Comrie. The idea behind the pavilion is to draw the attention of the university community and have a central place for people to gather. The crew also plans to construct a covered walkway leading into Dodson. Changes made to the lobby of Dodson include new entry doors, replacement of lights, installation of carpeting, a new paint job and drop ceiling. The price tag of this work is $200,000. Money from the cafeteria maintenance fund was used for this project. Pending the arrival of the necessary material, the work should be completed by mid January. Mr. WCU Pageant Raises Funds for Webster House Children By Dawn N. Pasley News Editor On the Grandroom stage Thursday night, nine young men showed that they had what it takes to be Mr. Western Carolina. The first annual male beauty pageant was organized by Panhellenic, the governing body of all of the National Panhellenic Council groups on campus, and sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Organization of Ebony Students, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha. The purpose of the pageant was to raise money for the Webster House, a volunteer-run home for handicapped children. About six children can live in the house at one time, and their caretakers are not paid. When they do get Christmas bonuses, they give those funds right back to the children, according to Cami years of age or older, and each contestant went home with some kind of prize, donated to the pageant by merchants in the community. The nine contestants for Mr. WCU line up to give the judges a final look. president Harwood, president of Panhellenic. Organizations were offered the chance to sponsor a contestant, as long as he was 18 Judging the pageant were a group of prominent women in the university community: Cathy McAbee, secretary at the Wesley Foundation and wife of WCU's director of public safety; Deborah Bardo, wife of the chancellor; Debbie Beck, director of health services; and Jane Adams- Dunsford, director of multicultural affairs. Chancellor Bardo delivered the opening words for the pageant, saying that he looked forward to watching the pageant in years to come. One of the competitions within the pageant was a fundraising contest, held on the day before the pageant, to see which participant could raise the most money and win the title of "Mr. photo by Dawn N. Pasley Moneybags." The contestant who raised money in the most creative way was awarded "Mr. Fundraiser." Josh Foster, Kelly Davis, and See PAGEANT on page 3 Wooten Appointed Acting Finance VC By Dawn N. Pasley News Editor The Executive Committee of WCU's Board of Trustees has approved an acting vice chancellor for Administration and Finance, to replace Dr. C.J. Carter, who is retiring. Mr. George "Chuck" Wooten has been appointed as the acting vice chancellor effective January 1,2001. WCU has recommended him formally to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, and they will vote on whether to approve the appointment when the Board meets in January. Carter, who has been at WCU for 23 years, is retiring at the end of December, and a search committee headed by Dr. Richard Collings, vice chancellor of academic affairs, was given the task of finding a successor a few months ago. The nationwide search was narrowed to Admmistetifan&adkF'wooten nance to fit with modern times, according to Carter. The Administration and Finance division is responsible for handling all the funds that go through the university, as well as all of the university's business services, such as vending, food services, and university police. Carter expressed satisfaction at the committee's choice. "Mr. Wooten and I have worked together for many years, and I know him to be an exceedingly
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