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September 30, 2002
An exhibit of banned books ison display at Western’sHunter
Library throughOctober 31. The exhibit, located at thelibrary’s
main floor entrance,was developed by studentsfrom Western’s History
Cluband Honors College, withassistance from referencelibrarians
Heidi Buchananand Nan Watkins. Theexhibit is being displayed
inconjunction with NationalBanned Book Week, whichwas held the week
of Septem-ber 22. “The list of books thathave been banned is
star-tling,” said Bil Stahl, univer-sity librarian, and
includesbooks such as the Bible, theAmerican Heritage Dictio-nary,
and “The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn.” The Honors College,Hunter
Library, and thehistory department willsponsor a reception at
thelibrary from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 2, toraise public
awareness thatbooks continue to be banned,Stahl said. Open to
everyone, thereception will include aninformal discussion
involvingthe students and facultymembers who created theexhibit.
For more information, callHunter Library at 227-7307.
Hunter LibraryFeatures Displayof Banned Books
September 11 ObservanceFosters Patriotism, Unity
Local emergency workers—police, fire, emergency medical
personnel—andarmed forces were recognized as local heroes during
the 9/11 RemembranceEvent on the UC lawn. The day-long observance
included a moment of silencein the morning and an interactive
artwork involving broken pottery throughoutthe mid-day and at the
evening musical tribute. The music faculty presentedthe evening
performance “Music for Heroes.” The day’s observance culminatedin a
candlelight vigil.
The campus came to a standstill as amoment of silence marked the
exact timeof the terrorist attack one year ago. Thisyear, September
11 was filled with recog-nizing the heroic contributions of all
thosewho put their lives on the line every day forthe good of
others.
During the evening musical tribute, YokoOno’s interactive
performance artwork,“Mending Peace for the World,” servedas a
visual representaion of healing.
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Western’s E.J. Whitmire Stadium is known as a backdrop forgreat
marching band performances, with Catamount footballfans treated to
one exceptional halftime show after another bythe university’s own
Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. That tradition of high
quality marching band performancescontinues to grow and influence
young musicians across theSoutheast as the WCU band once again
hosts the WesternCarolina University Tournament of Champions, an
invitationalcompetition for high school marching bands. More than
2,500 high school musicians from fiveSoutheastern states will
gather for the second annualtournament on Saturday, October 5.
Representing twenty-fivehigh schools, the bands will be vying for
numerous awards,including the Chancellor’s Award, a large glass,
art-qualitytraveling trophy that is awarded to the grand champion
for oneyear. The marching band from Alan C. Pope High School
inMarietta, Georgia, named grand champion last year, will returnto
defend its title. The twenty-five bands is the maximum
thetournament could accommodate, and four bands are on awaiting
list to participate, Buckner said. Including parents and
supporters, the tournament isexpected to draw a crowd equal to or
larger than last year’snumber, when more than 9,000 people filled
the stands towatch an exhibition by Western’s band. “There’s
alwayssignificant parental involvement in good high school
bands,and these are good high school bands,” said Bob Buckner,WCU’s
director of athletic bands. The first Tournament of Champions in
October of last yearattracted twenty-two high school bands to
Cullowhee andthrilled organizers both in terms of quantity and
quality,Buckner said. Just in its second year, WCU’s band
tournament is provingto be an effective recruiting tool, Buckner
said. Several studentswho performed at last year’s tournament
joined the WCU bandthis year as Catamount freshmen. This year’s
competition will consist of two sessions. Duringpreliminaries, from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., bands will be divided intothree classifications
based on the number of musicians in theband and judged in
categories such as musical performance,visual performance, and
general effect. The champion fromeach classification, plus the five
highest-scoring bands notrepresented as class champions, will
compete in a 6:45 p.m.finals session. Once again, the afternoon
preliminaries will end with anexhibition by the Pride of the
Mountains. Participating high school bands from North Carolina
areConcord; Croatan (Newport); East Davidson (Thomasville);East
Lincoln (Denver); Eastern Randolph (Ramseur);Lincolnton; North
Buncombe (Weaverville); NorthwestCabarrus (Concord); Polk County
(Columbus); Reynolds(Asheville); Smoky Mountain (Sylva);
Southwestern Randolph(Asheboro); Swain County (Bryson City);
Tuscola
Marching Band Competition AttractsTop High School Performers to
Campus
The Koresh Dance Company, “one of the country’s mostpowerful and
passionate dance troupes,” comes to campusThursday, October 10, at
7:30 p.m. This is the second inthis year’s Lectures, Concerts, and
Exhibition Series. Theperformance in Hoey Auditorium will include a
blend ofballet, modern, and jazz dance. For more informationand
admission charges, contact the University Centerat 227-7206.
LCE Series Continues
(Waynesville); andWeddington(Matthews.)
Out-of-stateparticipants, inaddition to the AlanC. Pope HighSchool
band, areWheeler HighSchool, Marietta,Georgia; ChapinHigh
School,Chapin, SouthCarolina; Clinton High School, Clinton,South
Carolina; Travelers Rest High School, Travelers Rest,South
Carolina; James F. Byrnes High School, Duncan, SouthCarolina; Wren
High School, Piedmont, South Carolina; Lugoff-Elgin High School,
Lugoff, South Carolina; Science Hill HighSchool, Johnson City,
Tennessee; and Bassett High School,Bassett, Virginia. Spectators
are welcome at the tournament. Tickets are $5for the preliminary
session and $5 for the evening finals. Formore information, call
227-2259 or click on http://prideofthemountains.wcu.edu/html/.
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university’s Web site at www.wcu.edu/cal.html
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Key: $ - Admission fee; HA - Hoey Auditorium; HFR - H.F.
Robinson Administration Building; HS/CF - Hennon
Stadium/ChildressField; MHC - Mountain Heritage Center; NSA -
Natural Sciences Auditorium; RRAC - Ramsey Regional Activity
Center; RH - RecitalHall, Coulter Building; BB - Belk Building; UC
- A.K. Hinds University Center; UOC - University Outreach Center;
WS/BW -Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field; SSF - Shrader Soccer
Field.
Submissions:Send news items and calendar notices toWCU Calendar,
1601 Ramsey Center,Western Carolina University, Cullowhee,North
Carolina 28723 or e-mail [email protected]. Submit items for
the university’scalendar online at least one week prior tothe
event.
★★★ Now Showing ★★★Exhibitions:
Monday, September 30Lecture—Jim Turpin, founderof the
international healthorganization Project Concern,7 p.m., Grandroom,
UC.(227-7206)
OctoberSlideshow spotlight forOctober, Mountain HeritageCenter:
“Going Places: Traveland Tourism in Western NorthCarolina” portrays
the historyof the tourism industry thatdeveloped in the early
nine-teenth century.
Tuesday, October 1–Thursday, October 3Blood drive—12:30–6
p.m.,Grandroom, UC. (293-3228)
Recital/Faculty Artist Series—featuring clarinetist
ShannonThompson and pianist LillianBuss Pearson, 8 p.m.
RecitalHall, Coulter Building.(227-7242)
Wednesday, October 2Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. UT
Chattanooga, SouthernConference match, 7 p.m.,RRAC. (227-7338)
Thursday, October 3Recital—Faculty recital byMary Kay Bauer,
voice, 8 p.m.Recital Hall, Coulter Building.(227-7242)
Saturday, October 5Competition—second annualWestern Carolina
UniversityTournament of Champions,invitational competition forhigh
school marching bands.Preliminary session, 8 a.m.–4p.m., and the
finals, 6:45 p.m.,WS/BW. $
(http://prideofthemountains.wcu.edu/html/ or 227-2259)
Saturday, October 5–Tuesday, October 8Fall break.
Sunday, October 6Lady Catamount volleyball—vs Georgia Southern.
SouthernConference match, 2 p.m.,RRAC. (227-7338)
Arti-Facts!—cultural artsprogram for children that linksold-time
traditions of the pastto the present. Topic to beannounced. No
admissioncharge but reservationsrequired, 2:30–3:30 p.m.,MHC.
(227-7129)
Tuesday, October 8Training Tuesday—“CustomerService I–Advanced
Connec-tions (part 1)” is designedexclusively for college
admin-istrative, instructional, andsupport staff.
Professionaldevelopment track, 6 credits.All interested persons
wel-come. Participants mustattend all three sessions toreceive
credits. Registrationrequired, 9–11:30 a.m., Room404, BB. (227-2388
orwww.wcu.edu/hr/training)
Thursday, October 10Dance/Lectures, Concerts, andExhibition
Series—KoreshDance Company, one of thecountry’s most powerful
andpassionate dance troupes,8 p.m., HA. $ (227-7206)
Friday, October 11Orientation—for new faculty,session 9, 3:15–5
p.m.,Hospitality Suite, RRAC.(227-7495)
Lady Catamount soccer—vs.Wofford. Southern Conferencegame, 4
p.m., SSF. (227-7338)
Friday, October 11–Sunday, October 13Family Weekend 2002—various
events/activitiesplanned for families of Westernstudents.
Registration required.(227-7234)
Saturday, October 12Catamount football—vs.Georgia Southern,
SouthernConference game, 2 p.m., WS/BW. (227-7338)
Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. College of Charleston,Southern
Conference match,7 p.m., RRAC. (227-7338)
Sunday, October 13Lady Catamount soccer—vs.Furman, Southern
Conferencegame, 1 p.m., SSF. (227-7338)
Lady Catamount volleyball—vs. The Citadel, SouthernConference
match, 2 p.m.,RRAC. (227-7338)
Hero. Photography by Western alumnus Shawn Scully. Through
October 17. Chelsea Gallery, UC. (227-7206)North Carolina Women
Making History. The trials, triumphs, and changing roles of women
during the past 400 years. Through December 2003. MHC. (227-7129)An
Unmarked Trail: Stories of African Americans in Buncombe County
from 1850-1900. Through October 15. MHC. (227-7129)Migration of the
Scotch-Irish People. (Permanent exhibition). Information,
illustrations, artifacts, and murals. MHC. (227-7129)
ReminderBlood Drive
October 1-312:30–6 p.m.
Grandroom, UC
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▲ Jane Young, assistant professor inrecreational therapy, had
the article“Yoga: Foundations for Healing in theNew Millennium”
published in the2002 issue of Global TherapeuticRecreation.▲
William Perry, professor ofcomputer informations systems,attended
the National SecurityAgency’s information securityassessment
methodology course inMaryland in August.▲ Scott Higgins, professor
of healthsciences, and Rita Noel, associateprofessor of computer
informationsystems, had their article“Cybermedicine: Physician
andPatient Use of Medical Websites”published in the Journal of
Legal,Ethical, and Regulatory Issues.
Health Services Staff SpearheadFund For Emergency Dental
Care
Judy Kirkland, left, and Tom Tabor, right, bothof Health
Services, show off the first checkthat establishes Western’s new
StudentEmergency Dental Fund.
1,800 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of
$329.15, or $0.18 per copy. Western Carolina University is an Equal
Opportunity Institution.
A stomach ache, a fever, or a sprained ankle arethe types of
cases typically seen at UniversityHealth Services, and students
know to go therefor help. Uncertainty occurs when the emer-gency is
an abscessed tooth or a biking accidentthat takes out a row of
front teeth. Medical careis assured; dental care is another matter.
After seeing several cases involving students
in need of immediate dental care, JudyKirkland, staff nurse, and
Tom Tabor,physicians assistant, decided theyneeded to do something.
They sug-gested starting a special fund that wouldprovide immediate
assistance—theStudent Emergency Dental Fund. “Formany students,
paying tuition is all theyand their families can afford,” said
ToriEllison, director of annual giving andspecial gifts. “When an
emergencyoccurs, there is often nowhere to turnfor help. The
long-term goal is to createan endowment from which annualearnings
can be used to provide emer-gency dental assistance to
Westernstudents.” Kirkland and her husband, Ron, ofK&M Products
of North Carolina Inc.,presented the first check to establishthe
fund. The fund is open to allcontributions and will be added to
thegiving opportunities promoted duringthe annual Faculty and Staff
Fund Drivein the spring. For more informationregarding the fund,
contact Ellison at227-7124.