Campus Communique

McDonald's and UNCW Unveil Trask Coliseum Baby-changing Stations

What do the new additions to the bathrooms in Trask Coliseum and the McDonald's Toys for Tots exhibition game have in common? Both are designed with children in mind and were revealed at a news conference Dec. 9.

Chancellor James R. Leutze unveiled eight new baby-changing stations which were donated by Dennis Anderson, owner of 10 local McDonald's franchises. The donation of the stations fulfills a goal of the university - to attract young families to home games which provide an atmosphere of wholesame family entertainment. Also, the news conference, held in Trask Coliseum, promoted the McDonald's "Toys for Tots" Seahawk basketball game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy will be admitted to the game free.

The decision to accommodate families with young children who attend UNCW's home games followed two past observations by university officials of attendees changing babies' diapers on the floor of Trask Coliseum's public area. Patton McDowell, director of the Seahawk Club, and Paul Miller, director of athletics, approached Anderson with the request that he contribute $4,050 toward the eight baby-changing stations.

Anderson, who is the father of six children himself, agreed to the request. "We at McDonald's love UNCW, and we love children. It's an honor to be considered for this donation. We hope the stations will benefit, not only the children, but parents who attend the games."

The Koala Bear Kare Changing Stations are installed in all eight men's and women's bathrooms in Trask Coliseum. Each station is capable of supporting up to 250 pounds and has adjustable safety straps to hold the child in place while he or she is being changed. The multi-lingual safety instructions explain its correct usage, and its rounded corners guarantee its safety to users.

Elvis Will Be in the Building on Jan. 16

There's gonna be a whole lotta shakin' going on at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 in Kenan Auditorium. William M. Henderson - author, creative writing professor and acclaimed Elvis impersonator - will gyrate and croon his way into UNCW stage history.

In addition to the evening performance, Henderson will give a lecture from 2 to 4 p.m. in Cameron Auditorium regarding his books about Elvis impersonators, then will perform I, Elvis: Confessions of a Counterfeit King at 8 p.m. Both events are part of the Buckner Lecture Series, sponsored by the English Department, and are free and open to the public.

Henderson's afternoon lecture is a multimedia presentation and discussion on the writing of I,Elvis. Friday evening's performance opens with a reading and discussion on his new book; then Henderson dons his Elvis regalia and the music begins.

A popular professor, he has taught at N.C. State University, Duke and UNC Chapel Hill. A graduate of the Iowa Workshop Creative Writing program, Henderson is best known for the novels Stark Raving Elvis and I Killed Hemingway.

Trading in his chinos and oxfords for a jeweled jumpsuit, Henderson discovered what it takes to travel a road once covered only in his imagination. In his live show, Henderson takes the story of his novel on stage and boogies with the best of Elvis impersonators.

Following the evening performance, Bristol Books will have copies of Henderson's book for sale, and the author will be available for signing.

For additional information, contact Paula Kamenish, Buckner Committee chair, at ext. 3617.

Student Health Center Sponsors Sock Box
The Student Health Center is sponsoring the "sock box" to collect socks and toiletries for homeless men and women in the Wilmington area. Anyone interested in donating new or clean worn socks should take them to the sock box in the lobby of the Student Health Center on the second floor of Westside Hall. All contributions will be given to the Good Shepherd House on Dec. 19. For more information, contact the Student Health Center at ext. 3280.

Announcements

Note of Appreciation

Bonnie Howard and her family wish to thank everyone for the many warm expressions of sympathy conveyed following the death of her father.

Metaphysics Expo

The fourth annual Metaphysics Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27-28 at the Coast Line Convention Center. According to event organizer Jim Hecker, the expo's purpose is to introduce the community to the potential of self-awareness and health through the application of metaphysics. Admission is $3. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to New Hanover Animal Control.

Cape Fear Holiday Men's Chorus

The Cape Fear Holiday Men's Chorus will perform Christmas carols and other holiday music at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Roland Grise Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students and children. The event is co-sponsored by the Cape Fear Chordsmen and the Salvation Army. For more information, call Don Schmitt at 799-5850.

New Art Exhibits

The Museum of World Cultures is sponsoring two new art exhibits. The first exhibit features the off-loom weaving of Gretchen Fabisch-Stankowski, who uses looms made from tree branches, window frames and anything else she can adapt to create her artwork. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 1998 in Randall Library. The museum is also sponsoring "Go Figure" which features carvings of African, Central and South American and Asian peoples rendered in wood and woodblock, clay and metal. On display in the Social and Behavioral Science Building, the exhibit also features textiles from these regions.

Seahawk Bus Trip

Get your seat on the bus for the UNCW vs. Coastal Carolina basketball game on Dec. 22. The bus will depart UNCW at 2 p.m. to travel to Myrtle Beach for the 7:30 p.m. basketball game and will return around 11 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes round-trip bus transportation and one basketball ticket. Departing from lot "K" at Trask Coliseum, the bus will arrive at Broadway at the Beach at approximately 3:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Rob Brickels at ext. 7297.

Student Timesheet Deadline

The deadline for student timesheets and departmental recaps for Jan. 15 payment is 3 p.m. Dec. 23 in the payroll office. Check with Frances Carr in career services if a student does not appear on your recap sheet before adding. Also, if there are students listed on your recap sheets that no longer work for you, send Frances a copy of the recap to delete them from your department.

SEANC Scholarship Program

One of the benefits of membership in the State Employees Association of North Carolina is the association's College Scholarship Program. Members, their spouses and their children are eligible to apply for scholarships to attend technical schools, community colleges, trade schools, junior colleges or four-year colleges and universities on a full-time basis. Applications and further information for District 62 members may be obtained by calling Gloria Crowell at 256-3721, ext. 218 or 392-2785.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots, sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Toys for Tots drop boxes will be on campus through Dec. 18 for donations at the following locations: university police, physical plant (Joe Hack's office), Alderman Hall, the University Center, the University Union, the bookstore and James Hall.

Premier of Noah, An Ark Musical

The Thalian Hall will host the premier of Noah, An Ark Musical at 8 p.m. Dec. 11-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 on the hall's mainstage. Book, lyrics and music are by Frank Trimble, communication studies, with vocal arrangements by UNCW alumnus Kristin Graf and orchestrations and soundtrack instrumentation by UNCW alumnus Rodney Ingle. In this production of the biblical story, the tale is told from the perspective of Noah's wife. Music is a mixture of jazz, blues, country, gospel and rock. For ticket information, call 343-3660.

Graduate Thesis Defense

Lynn Bullard, chemistry, will defend her thesis "Determination of 15N Nitrate and Nitrite in Natural Waters" at 9 a.m. Dec. 15 in the new Science Building, Room 132.

Note of Appreciation

Gail York-Scimeca would like to thank the staff at Westside Hall for donations to her daughter and son-in-law whose house burned down Nov. 30. Will and Lelania are doing fine and appreciate your thoughts.

Adult Scholars Leadership Program at UNCW Provides Insight Into Community

Older adults who want to learn more about their local and regional communities are invited to apply for the Adult Scholars Leadership Program (ASLP) sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Designed as an intensive learning experience, the program gives retired and/or semi-retired persons insight into the needs, challenges and opportunities available in southeastern North Carolina and, at the same time, provides networking and fellowship with their peers.

Now in its eighth year, the program has an alumni core of more than 185 persons who are volunteering in various community, government, educational and nonprofit agencies.

"The primary goal of the ASLP is to bring older adults together with community experts to learn more about the issues, problems, creative possibilities and future plans of our region," said Judy Thomas, interim director of Lifelong Learning in the Division for Public Service and Extended Education. "This Leadership Program complements our Adult Scholars Enrichment Series of classes, seminars, training and enrichment programs we offer throughout the year."

The program meets from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 5-March 19 with a graduation ceremony slated for March 24. Topics to be addressed include Discover the Possibilities on Feb. 5, History and Government on Feb. 12, Regional Growth and Development 1 on Feb. 19, Criminal Justice/Regional Growth and Development II on Feb. 26, Education on March 5, Health/Department of Aging/Human Relations on March 12 and Cultural Activities/The Media on March 19.

Tuition for the entire program is $225 and includes seven sessions, graduation reception, program and resource materials, speaker honoraria, continental breakfasts, refreshments and lunches.

Application deadline is Dec. 19. For more information, contact Thomas at ext. 3194.


Fiftieth Fact

The first buildings constructed on the Wilmington College campus were Alderman Hall, Hinton James Hall and Hoggard Hall. They were built in 1961 at a combined cost of $1.2 million. Hoggard Hall was named for John T. Hoggard, who was the second president of Wilmington College. Alderman Hall was named for Edwin A. Alderman, a native of Wilmington who during his career in education served as president of the University of North Carolina, the University of Virginia and Tulane University. The namesake of Hinton James Hall, originally named the Hinton James Student Services Building, was the first student from New Hanover County to enroll in the University of North Carolina.

Focus on Faculty and Staff

Submissions for this section are published in order received. Due to the volume of submissions there can be a two- to three-week delay in publication. Your patience is appreciated.

Karan Smith and Paul Shotsberger, mathematical sciences, had their paper "Assessing the Use of Graphing Calculators in College Algebra: Reflecting on Dimensions of Teaching and Learning" published in the November issue of the journal School Science and Mathematics.

Robert Y. George, CMSR and biological sciences, presented the research report "Krill, Whales and Mermaids: Impact of Overfishing and Global Warming on Marine Food Chain" at the 12th annual symposium of the Duke-UNC Oceanography Consortium at the National Marine Fisheries Beaufort laboratory.

Mariela Shirley, psychology, presented two papers at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT) held in Miami, Fla. The papers "Alcohol Treatment Histories: Differences Among Vietnam Era Veterans" and "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Concurrent Alcohol Use and Anxiety Disorders" were coauthored with colleagues at the Addiction Research Foundation in Toronto, Canada, and the Research Institute on Addictions in Buffalo, N.Y. In addition, Shirley served on the AABT program committee and concluded a three-year term on the association's board of directors.

Don Bushman, English, presented his paper "A Conversation of Gestures in the Classroom: George Herbert Mead's Theory of Language" at the South Atlantic Modern Language Association meeting in Atlanta.

Ronald J. Vetter, mathematical sciences, published the paper "Web-based Education Experiences" in the Nov. 1997 issue of IEEE Computer magazine. The paper, coauthored with Charles Severance at Michigan State University, is available online at http://www.computer.org/computer/.

Tom Schmid, philosophy and religion, delivered the invited paper "Socratic Dialectic and the Ideal of Rationality in Plato's Charmides" at the annual meeting of the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy in Binghamton, N.Y. He also gave a three-week series on "Healing" to the adult Sunday school at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Nov 2 to 16.

Andrew F. Clark, history, has two reviews on books about African history in the current issue of the Journal of Third World Studies.

John Bennett, HPER, and 25 HPER students along with Ellie Thomas from Appalachian State University and some her students made the joint presentation "Mountains to Sea: Skills Are Where It's At!" at the N.C. Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAHPERD) annual state convention in Greensboro. In addition, three UNCW students were elected to leadership positions in NCAHPERD's Student Major's Association: Elli Gerdes was elected president-elect and Steven Sarigiannis and Scott Newhall were elected as student district representatives. Bennett was elected for a three-year term as vice-president for the alliance.

"Be a Part of the Ribbon" Held Dec. 3

"Be a Part of the Ribbon" for World Aids Day was held Dec. 3 on the Alderman lawn. More than 350 students, faculty and staff participated in the "forming" of the ribbon. The generous donations of toys have been given to the Coastal AIDS Resource Christmas party for children affected by HIV/AIDS. The food donations will be given to Mother Hubbard's Kitchen. Wellness Services would like to thank all who participated in this event.


Official Notices

Check Request Reminder

Check requests with multiple invoices/receipts must have an adding machine tape attached with the total amount on the request. Check requests will be returned if the tape is not attached.

Work Study Reminder

Departments that have work study positions allocated for spring 1998 should get job orders (HR 1.62) to career services as soon as possible. Students are seeking work study positions, and job orders are needed to place these students. Also, notify career services if any student(s) are not returning to your department for spring 1998.

Holiday Hours for University Center and Union

The University Center and Union will observe regular operation hours through Dec. 18. Both will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 19, 22 and 23; closed Dec. 20, 21 and 24-Jan. 3 and open from 5 to 11 p.m. Jan. 4. Regular operation hours resume Jan. 5.

Cashier's Office Closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 23

The cashier's office will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 23 for month-end processing and to prepare required reports for the state treasurer's office. Heavy activity is expected at the cashier's office Dec. 16 and Jan. 6. To accommodate faculty and staff on these days, university business should be taken to Sharon Polley through the student accounts entrance.

Holiday Mail Notice

Postal services will provide limited staffing to sort campus mail received over the holiday vacation. Departments may arrange to pick up mail sorted on the Dec. 30 by calling Doris Moore at ext. 3734 by Dec. 23. Mail will be available for pickup between 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.

Spring Semester Reserve Reading Lists

Faculty are asked to submit reserve reading lists for spring 1998 before Dec. 19. Send lists to Carolyn Andrews in Randall Library or e-mail AndrewsC. To renew previous lists, call ext. 3790.

Tax-deductible Contributions

Anyone wanting to make a 1997 tax-deductible contribution to UNCW is reminded to submit donations to the Office of Advancement Services, Alderman Hall, Room 104, by close of business on Dec. 23. The university will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 24.

Randall Library Hours for Exam Days and Intersession

Randall Library will observe the following exam and holiday hours: 7:30 to 2 a.m. Dec 11, 7:30 to midnight Dec. 12, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 14, 7:30 to 2 a.m. Dec. 15-17, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 19, closed Dec. 20-21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 22-23, closed Dec. 24-Jan. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 5 and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 6. Spring 1998 hours begin Jan. 7.

FRS Closing

Due to accounts payable closing, the Financial Records System (FRS) will be down from 7 a.m. Dec. 23 until 7 a.m. Dec. 24.

Campus Rec Holiday/Exam Schedule

Campus recreation will observe the following schedule during exams and the holidays:
Dec. 12

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Fitness Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.

Recreational Swim 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:15 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 13

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m.

Fitness Center noon to 4 p.m.

Recreational Swim 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 14

Aerobics 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Fitness Center 4 to 8 p.m.

Recreational Swim 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m.

Fitness Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:45 to 9 p.m.

Recreational Swim 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 16

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Fitness Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:45 to 9 p.m.

Recreational Swim 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 17

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m.

Fitness Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recreational Swim 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 18-19 and Dec. 22-23

Aerobics noon to 1 p.m.

Fitness Center 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Recreational Swim 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Facilities closed Dec. 20-21 and Dec. 24-Jan.4.

The Campus Communique is UNCW's weekly faculty/staff newsletter. It is published every Thursday. The deadline for Communique submissions is noon, Tuesdays. E-mail submissions to Communique, send faxes to 962-3847 or mail to 108 Alderman Hall. Phillip Brown can be contacted at ext. 7223.

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