Campus Communique

Reference Librarian Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary and 'Keeps on Going'

A corner of Alderman Hall housed the library's 50,000 volume collection tracked by a staff of six and a card catalog when librarian Louise Jackson began her career at UNCW in 1967. Thirty years later, Jackson is still on the job heading up the reference section in the 128,000 square foot Randall Library that has grown to 500,000 volumes managed by 37 and tracked by a computer catalog system. And while she's not planning on going anywhere right away, friends, co-workers, faculty and staff gathered Friday to celebrate Jackson's first 30 years and presented her with a remembrance book to mark the occasion. "Louise works long and hard and is always looking to see how she can help people," Sue Cody, interim library director said, explaining the surprise celebration. "I've spent years following her around trying to learn all she knows. Her unfailing helpfulness to everyone she encounters is a wonderful example to us all. Louise is like the Energizer bunny at the reference desk - after hours of fielding questions, she just keeps running. UNCW has a treasure in her, and we look forward to many more years of working with and learning from her." Some of the thousands she's helped welcomed the opportunity to thank Jackson for her assistance through the remembrance book. Comments echoed Jackson's willingness to help: "Always willing to go the extra mile... If Louise can't find it, it doesn't exist. Your generosity with staff and patrons is unforgettable - nevermind 'be like Mike' - 'be like Louise.'" Helping people search for information suits Jackson. "Reference is where I want to be. I enjoy the search for information and the interaction with the people," she said. During 30 years of searches, Jackson has seen many changes, the most notable - computer technology. "Computer technology has opened up information making it more readily available," explained Jackson. "However, there is the expectation that anything is available, but that is not always the case." Jackson admits the technology makes it easier to find and track information, but is saddened by the loss of the card catalog system. Most libraries can't maintain both, she said, nobody misses the old system until the power goes out. Chancellor James R. Leutze also presented Jackson with a certificate honoring her 30 years of service to the university and community thanking her for helping thousands of individuals through the years and in the future.

Happy 4th of July

Full-time employees receive eight hours of holiday time for July 4. Employees working the summer schedule of four hours on Friday should work with their supervisor to schedule an additional four-hour holiday at another time.

Announcements

UNCW Blood Drive

The American Red Cross, Campus Activities and the Leadership Center are sponsoring a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 in front of the University Center. The blood drive is open to all faculty, staff and students. To reserve a time to donate or to volunteer, call Julie at ext. 3797. Walk-ins are welcome.

Financial Aid Workshop

Financial aid, career services and payroll will present a one-hour workshop July 8 on the Federal Work-Study Program. The workshop will address general eligibility requirements, departmental allocations, procedures for obtaining students, hiring procedures and payrates. Any department that has received a federal work-study allocation for the 1997-98 year should plan to send a representative. The workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Center Stage Cafe, University Center. If you plan to attend, call Pat Tyson at ext. 3622. There is no limit on the number of attendees.

State Employees Invited to Tour Governor's Mansion

Every Wednesday during July, state employees can visit the Executive Mansion from noon to 1:30 p.m. The mansion, located at 200 N. Blount St. in downtown Raleigh, is one of the oldest structures in America specifically built and continuously used as the home for governors and their families. Constructed in 1891, the mansion is one of the finest examples of Victorian Queen Anne architecture in North Carolina.

Speakers Bureau Deadline

July 11 is the deadline to return membership forms for the 50th anniversary edition of the Speakers Bureau. For more information about the Speakers Bureau, contact Phillip Brown at ext. 7223 or Beth Formy-Duval at ext. 3616.

Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers grants for lecturing and research in more than 120 countries. Opportunities are available in practically every discipline and specialization. The program is now accepting applications. Deadline is Aug. 1. The UNCW Fulbright representative is Gary Faulkner at ext. 3795. For information write or call: USIA Fulbright Senior Scholar Program, International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW, Suite 5M, Box GPOS, Washington, D.C. 20008-3009 or call 202-686-7877. World Wide Web address is: http://www.cles.org

"Life at the Edge of the Sea" Conference

There will be a three-day conference focusing on "Life at the Edge of the Sea" July 10-13 at the university. This fifth annual Southern Coastal Heritage workshop will examine how men and women have adapted to, interacted with and learned from the life forms and natural forces unique to the coastal environment. Tuition for residential participants is $325 and includes lodging, meals, admission fees and handout materials. Commuter fee of $295 includes all activities and lunch only. Registration deadline is June 30. For more information call the Division for Public Service and Extended Education at ext. 3195. Conference faculty include Harry Warren, historian and assistant director of the Cape Fear Museum; Marie Millis, Cape Fear Community College; Mark Ramsing, North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Museum; Lawrence Cahoon, Kathy Gormly and Sherrill Martin, UNCW; and Spencer Rogers and John Bridgers, North Carolina Aquarium.

Medical Insurance Annual Enrollment

Annual enrollment for medical insurance is in August. Human resources has been advised by the state health plan that there is no planned increase in rates for the indemnity plan. However, rates will increase for both PCP (BC/BS HMO) and UHC (formerly PHP). If you participate or plan to change to an HMO during the annual enrollment, pay attention to the "It's Your Choice" brochure delivered to your home address. Premium rates, coverage summaries and toll-free numbers for questions are included in the booklet. Faculty and staff seeking health plan changes must submit change forms in August.

Missing Tables and Chairs

During the last two weeks, two dozen chairs and two tables have been removed from the Hawk's Nest patio. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts, call auxiliary services at ext. 7062.

International Friendship Program Seeks Volunteers

The Office of International Programs is seeking faculty, staff and community members to participate in the International Friendship Program by hosting an international student attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. The program is for anyone who would like to participate in a cultural learning experience and help an international student feel welcome in a new environment. Hosts are asked to engage in a minimum of three activities with the student during July, such as a family meal, movie or sightseeing trip. For more information, call Heather Smith at ext. 7009 or e-mail smithh.

Students Needed for English as a Second Language Program

The Office of International Programs needs students to serve as conversation partners for international students attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. Conversation partners will spend four hours a week with international students to help with general speaking and listening skills. Each student will receive a stipend for their participation. Refer interested students to Heather Smith at ext. 7009 or e-mail: smithh.

Kayaking Tours

Discover Outdoor Center is offering tours from 1-5 p.m, July 11 and 25. The $10 cost includes equipment, transportation and instruction. Sign up in the Discover Outdoor Center, University Center, Room 138. Participants will kayak Fort Fisher Basin, Cape Fear River or N.E. Cape Fear River. For more information, contact Discover Outdoor Programs at ext. 4052.

Quality Faculty. . . Quality Staff

Assistant Financial Aid Director Retires

Travel is the next order of business for Pat Cochran, assistant financial aid director, who is retiring after 30 years of state service - the last 20 years at UNCW. Cochran said that although she looked forward to her retirement, she would miss the students and her co-workers. "But I won't miss all the financial aid changes from the state and federal governments." She has seen a lot of change in financial aid and the growth of the campus. Financial aid has increased from $5-7 million for 1,500 students in 1979 to $31 million for 4,200 students this year, and the office staff had grown from four to 14 people, she said. Grant restrictions at one time prevented students from having cars on campus or owning a stereo for their dorm room, she noted. Even with all the regulation changes, financial aid is essential to the university, said Cochran. "There would be a big dent in student population without financial aid. Some students might be able to continue, but the majority couldn't." Cochran received a plaque honoring her state service at a reception June 27 in James Hall, which she remembers as being home to the first student union. Prior to her UNCW service, Cochran worked for the N.C. Department of Revenue and ECU's financial aid office. She also spent two years with UNCW's registrar's office.

Peggy Shaffer, history, served as chair and commentator for the panel "Places of Commerce, Exhibition, and Interaction" at the Vernacular Architecture Forum's annual meeting June 14 in Portland, Ore.

Charlotte Marion, physical plant/painting, thanks everyone who contributed time to the shared leave program on her behalf.

Joseph Pawlik, biological sciences, received funding for his project "Non-fouling Netting for Aquaculture."

Courtney Hackney, Martin Posey, biological sciences, and James Merritt, CMSR, received funding for their project "EMAP Demonstration Project Year 4."

Terry Theodore, art and theatre, is offering an unusual course this summer -Seminar in Filmmaking - in conjunction with, and at, Screen Gems Studio. Structured like a film camp, the course familiarizes students with the basic fundamentals of cinematography, script development, editing, sound, casting, catering, costumes, make-up, etc. utilizing the facilities, equipment and personnel at the studio.

Steve Harper, management and marketing, had his paper "In the Dance with Elephants It Pays to Play Two Markets Ahead" accepted for presentation at the International Conference for Management of Technology being held February 1998 in Orlando, Fla.

Official Notices

Performance Evaluations

Employees with concerns regarding their performance rating must notify human resources within 15 days following their evaluation.

Letterheads on Laser Bond

Letterheads are now available printed on white smooth or cream linen 25 percent cotton 24 lb. laser bond with the 50th anniversary logo watermark. Please indicate your choice of 24 lb. laser bond or 20 lb. rag bond when ordering letterhead printed on white paper. The rag bond is cheaper, but does not usually feed well in laser printers. Questions concerning letterheads should be directed to Cathey Blake at ext. 3289.

Staff Development and Training

Come Sign with Us - Part III, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 10-August 28.

Grief and the Terminal Diagnosis: A Doctor's Perspective, 9 to 11 a.m. July 16. Dr. Billy McNulty, oncologist, will discuss terminal diagnosis in regard to attitude, emotional support and reverence for life.

Eudora, 2 to 4 p.m. July 22 and 10 a.m. to noon July 30. Participants will learn to use Eudora, which is a software program that allows users to receive, send and maintain computer e-mail.

Microsoft PowerPoint 7, 10 to noon July 22 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 24 and July 30. Participants will learn to use the software PowerPoint 7 to insert images, charts and sounds into their presentations.

Windows '95 Basics, 10 to noon, July 23 and Aug. 6 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 31. Participants will learn the fundamentals of using Windows '95.

Please refer to the Staff Training and Development Booklet for registration information or call ext. 3274.

Shared Leave Requests

Shared leave donations are being accepted for the following employees to help them avoid leave without pay: Bonnie Clements, physical plant/administration; David Wuske, physical plant/housekeeping and Joanie Beasley, biology/greenhouse. Please send your vacation leave slip to Dale at human resources and indicate the employee to receive the donated leave. Questions call ext. 3161.

Welcome

Please welcome the following new employees:

Charles Bennett/university police and Anne Nemmers/dean's office, Cameron School of Business.

Carowinds Discount Coupons

Discount coupons for admission to Carowinds theme park are now available to UNCW faculty and staff. Valid dates are August 30 - September 1. Coupons may be picked up in human resources.

Community News

Sixth Annual Steak-n-Burger Banquet

The Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington will hold its sixth annual Steak-n-Burger Banquet 7 p.m. July 10 at the Coastline Convention Center. Children eat steak while the adults eat burgers. Boys and Girls Clubs across America use this turnabout dinner to give supporters an opportunity to meet the young people that they are helping. For more information, call 910/762-1252.

Spotlight On: Endless Summer

Cape Fear Museum's Spotlight On exhibit features Endless Summer, a retrospective on Wilmington's beaches, with a focus on Kure Beach. The exhibit continues through Sept. 1 and includes photographs, artifacts and other memorabilia from one of America's favorite vacation spots: local beaches. Vacationing at the beach is relatively a new idea. Until the second half of the 19th century, it was common for people to have six-day workweeks and 10-hour workdays. As transportation improved and leisure time grew, more families were able to vacation along the sandy shores of local beaches.

Internet Workshops for Kids

The New Hanover Public Library is offering workshops to introduce 10-to- 14-year-olds to the Internet from 10:30 a.m. to noon July 8 and 15. Each session covers Internet basics, how it works, how to use Microsoft Internet Explorer software and how to use the Internet safely. Kids will get an introduction to some fun websites and learn how to find kid-friendly sites through guidebooks such as the Internet Kids Yellow Pages and Internet search engines like "Yahooligans." Through the workshops, the library hopes to identify young people who will serve as "KidCorps@NHCPL" computer volunteers, assisting with public access computers in the main library's Children's Room and helping maintain a kid's interest page at the library's Internet website. Preregistration is required. To register or obtain more information, call 341-4392.

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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