Vol. 10   No. 4 

Pre-Service Day help needed

Make wraps and prep food boxes; Just show-up at the main dining room at Gladfelter on Thurs., Aug. 24, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

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Triad Day schedule

Monday, August 28

8-8:50 a.m. - Classes that normally start at 8 a.m.

9-9:50 a.m. - Classes that normally start at 9:30 a.m.

10-10:50 a.m. - Classes that normally start at 11 a.m.

11-11:50 a.m. - Classes that normally start at 1 p.m.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Service Fair in front of Gladfelter

1-1:50 p.m. - Classes that normally start at 2:30 p.m.

2-4:20 p.m. - Join assigned work crews

4:30-5:30 - Classes that normally start at 4 p.m.

5-6:30 p.m. - WWC welcome, picnic and music at the Pavilion

Evening classes = normal schedule

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Jensen lot closed through summer

The geothermal well drilling in Jensen parking lot is complete. The road and parking lot will remain closed through the last week of summer while the next phase of the project occurs. With the Jensen lot closed due to construction, parking for staff and faculty is at a premium. Students should park in student parking areas only. Public Safety will be issuing tickets to those who are illegally parked. Info: cfielden@warren-wilson.edu.

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September 11, 2006

If anyone is planning an event for September 11 on our campus this year, Service Learning would like to know so the activity can be added to the National Service Colleagues' Collective database. Just email jjones00@warren-wilson.edu and she'll get WWC in the news.

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No FreeStore donations

The Recycling Crew asks that the community hold off on donating items to the FreeStore for the next couple of weeks.  When Recycling does begin accepting donations again, here are the rules:
*Only small donations are accepted.
*Items should be CLEAN, functional, and in decent shape.
*If you have a large donation, i.e. – a car load or a trunk load, please call ext. 2035.
*Children’s clothing or toys are not accepted. Info: ext. 2035.

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Regular library hours resume

The library will resume its regular academic year hours beginning Mon., August 28, at 8 a.m. EXCEPT it will be closed 2-6 p.m. to accommodate the library crew Triad Day meeting and allow library staff and crew to attend the Triad Day dinner before the library reopens at 6 p.m. Closing is at 10:30 p.m.

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Farm weather station

The weather station, which is broadcast on the Inside page, has been down for a good part of the summer. The station is now reporting weather conditions again, with the exception of rainfall. Chase Hubbard is working to resolve the rain gauge issue. Info: chase@warren-wilson.edu.

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Airport Shuttle to campus on Sunday, August 27

The WWC shuttle will be at the Asheville Airport on Sun., Aug. 27 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to provide transportation to campus. If your flight arrives after midnight, call the Public Safety Office at (828) 771-4357 and they will assist you in arranging a taxi. If your flight is delayed and you arrive after the final 11:30 p.m. shuttle, make sure you have enough cash on hand to cover the cost of  your taxi back to campus. Info: jlauer@warren-wilson.edu.

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Want to teach English in China?

A Chinese middle school the WorldWide course to China visited during the summer is looking for two English teachers. The school needs native English speakers, no other special requirements. They will provide food, a furnished apartment, a salary and Chinese lessons if needed. Some of our students have taught there before and had good experiences. Those who are interested please contact Dongping Han as soon as possible. They can also contact Mr. Wang, the principal of the school lcwhj@yahoo.com.cn.

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Thanks to the community from Nancy Hofmann

Friends of the WWC Community: Another new school year begins and a most difficult one for me and my co-workers passes. Please let me thank each and every one of  you for your support, prayers and concerns this past year while my husband,  Peter, suffered so from cancer. Let me also thank those of you who have sent cards, called, visited, and donated to the WNC Culinary Federation in memory of him. His desire was to develop a scholarship for aspiring chefs; through your donations, I  know this will be true. Our community of friendship will  continue, and I look forward to seeing each of you soon.
Blessings, Nancy Hofmann -- Education Department.

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At Holden Gallery

Holden Gallery begins its 2006-07 year on Sept. 8 with Charles Ritchie: “Works on Paper.” The exhibition will continue through Nov. 3, when a closing reception at 6:30 p.m. will feature the artist’s presentation “The Page as Portrait.” Regular gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 771-3034.  

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Nia classes

Nia has moved from the Pavilion to Bryson Gym and will resume on Tues., August 22, 4:30 p.m. There will be a special class at the Pavilion that day at 10 a.m. for new student orientation. About Nia: Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is an integrative and expressive awareness movement practice. Nia is a fusion blend of Eastern modalities: Tai-Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido martial arts; Western modalities: modern, Duncan and jazz dance moves, and healing modalities: Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique and Yoga. Nia offers a cardiovascular experience that embraces individual creativity, self-inquiry and free expression.   Check out a single class or make it part of your practice Tuesdays,  4:30 p.m. in Bryson Gym.  Info: http://www.NiaElizabeth.com.

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WWC Garden market

The Warren Wilson Garden Market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in front of Gladfelter. The Tuesday Farmer's Market is held at the Garden from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Karen, ext. 3066.

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Does the College Press need your face?

If you're new a faculty or staff member, volunteer, or RD, or if you've received and not responded to a nasty pink note sent out last week by the College Press crew; or if you've significantly changed your hairstyle, mustache, weight, height, etc.; or if you just want a new photo taken for the online and print Facebook, PLEASE come to the College Press to have your photo taken!

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Ride-For-Free on Asheville's buses

Students, branch out from already free Route 29! From now through mid-November all Asheville residents may ride the bus for free during the Asheville Transit System’s 90-day promotional campaign. The purpose is to encourage people who have never used Asheville's transit network to give it a try. Info: Info: http://www.ashevilletransit.com

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Student research opportunity

The EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet competition awards up to $1.25 million in grants that enable teams of college students to research, develop and design scientific and technical solutions to sustainability challenges that protect the environment while achieving continued economic prosperity. EPA will award as many as 50 grants up to $10,000 each to student teams. The money will be used to research and develop sustainable solutions during the 2007-08 academic year. In spring 2008, the teams will be invited to bring their designs to Washington, D.C. to compete for EPA's P3 Award, which includes an additional award worth up to $75,000 to further develop and implement the project in the field. Proposals must reach EPA by Dec. 21. Application procedures and materials for this year's grants: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_p3_4thannual.html.

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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057

In light of the recent arrests in the United Kingdom, American citizens traveling abroad are advised to anticipate stringent security measures and cooperate fully with authorities. For the latest travel and safety information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor local media and the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. American citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.

Curious about new airport security measures? Wondering what to expect next time you fly? Visit the Transportation Security Administration's website at www.tsa.gov for advice, updates and news.

The WorldWide program, in conjunction with our London partner, is pleased to offer an exciting new education abroad option for summer 2007! WWC’s own David Mycoff will be teaching “Shakespeare in Text and Performance” on the campus of Imperial College of the University of London, from May 18 - June 12. WorldWide-qualified Warren Wilson students may participate in this 3-credit course at a greatly reduced cost. Because this program has no on-campus component, it’s a great choice for students whose schedule won’t permit them to take a traditional WorldWide course, as well as anyone interested in English literature or history. Please contact the WorldWide office in lower Laursen for more details.

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In The News

In addition to the feature article in the Aug. 14 issue of the Asheville Citizen-Times, the MFA Program for Writers was featured the same day on WUNC-FM 91.5 in Chapel Hill. The “The State of Things” featured an interview with MFA director Peter Turchi and alum Elizabeth Brownrigg. http://wunc.org/tsot. 

An English-language news daily in Malaysia published an article on Hun Lye and the international conference on Buddhist Studies he's organizing. You can access the story using the following link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/4/north/15021345&sec=North