UNCSA UPDATED EMAIL POLICY

The UNCSA Email Policy has been updated to improve and ensure effective and well-organized campus communications. 

Access to the campus-wide email distribution lists is limited to the chancellor, chief academic officer, chief operating officer, chief advancement officer, chief information officer, chief of police, associate vice chancellor for facilities management, director of media relations, and their designees.  Mass distribution of individual messages must be relevant to the UNCSA community, urgent or time sensitive in nature, and/or providing essential information (i.e., regarding budget, campus safety, messages from the chancellor, etc.).                

All other non-urgent or non-time sensitive messages are included in the “Every Friday Emails”.  To include announcements in weekly distributions, send announcements via email to efe@uncsa.edu by 5:00pm on Thursdays.  Upon review for appropriateness by the director of media relations, these announcements will be included in the weekly distribution. Announcements received after the deadline will be held until the next week unless authorized by the chancellor, chief academic officer, chief operating officer, chief advancement officer, director of media relations, or their designees.

Please read the policy at www.uncsa.edu/informationtechnologies/emailpolicy.pdf.  

Submitted by Lisa Smith, Chief Information Officer

 

FIGHTING PICKLES MASCOT DESIGN CONTEST

We are empowering YOU to design our new mascot! UNCSA is conducting a contest to create the new “UNCSA Fighting Pickles” mascot to represent our school. The contest begins on March 1, 2010, with design entries due my April 3^rd. It ends on May 21, 2010 with the unveiling of the new mascot in The Pickle Jar on the 3rd floor of Hanes Student Commons, on the UNCSA campus. This competition is open to UNCSA students, alumni, faculty, staff, and former faculty and staff. For complete rules, deadlines, and further details, please visit: www.uncsa.edu/mascot

Submitted by James Pao, Communications & Marketing

ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS

Information and ticket order forms were put in your UNCSA mail boxes on Friday, February 26^th

Please look this information over and fill the provided form out and drop your ticket order form in the designated boxes in the Mailroom or at Watson Hall. Please make sure to specify on your ticket order form if any of your invited parties has a disability, so that we will be able to better accommodate them.  

The deadline is Friday, March 26^{th  “}    

Submitted by Kathi Rainwater, Stevens Center

UPCOMING DRAMA PERFORMANCES

Mar. 3 – Mar. 7 (Wednesday – Sunday)

“The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman

Directed by Matt Bulluck / Featuring members of Studio III        

A classic tale of “greed is good” which resonates freshly with our modern day situation, by one of America’s most powerful female playwrights. 

Mar. 3 – Mar. 6

8:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

Mar. 6 and Mar. 7

2:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

$12 adults / $10 seniors and students

Submitted by Mary Jane Degnan, School of Drama

CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR SPRING TERM 2010 COMING SOON!

Applications will be available to all students beginning the first day of Spring Term. 

Career Development Grants are available to all UNCSA full-time students for any project that has a positive impact on professional career plans.  The maximum amount awarded per grant is $500. Only one application submission per funding round is permitted.

Deadline is April 9, 2010

For samples, questions or applications, please contact Career Services at 631-1202 or careerservices@uncsa.edu

Submitted by Gabriela Camacho,  Outreach and Career Services

CALLING ALL ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS & PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS FOR AN ALL-SCHOOL ART SHOW: UNBOUND!

Weirdo. Crazy. Schizophrenic. Bipolar. We live in a world of labels that can often be oppressive.

Stories of resistance, recovery, and emotional liberation are absent within contemporary
culture.                            

Unbound showcases the heroic narratives of people transcending labels and reclaiming their lives.

All art forms are welcome! Space is available for film screenings, dance, drama, spoken and written word, music, instillation art, visual art, & more

• Artists may submit works that speak to this theme that were created at any time  
• UNCSA students, faculty, and staff as well as community members are all encouraged to
  participate
• Have your art featured in a professional art show, invite your family and friends to the
  opening, and build your resume!

The Unbound committee will select art — for display or performance — from works submitted on a
rolling basis. The deadline for submitting a proposal / piece is MARCH 31st.  

Contact: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, Clinical Case Manager, Kenan Student Life Center  (336)631-1223
frisbiefultong@uncsa.edu

Submitted by Dr Tom Murray, Counseling and Testing Services

THE BIG SCREEN FILM SERIES PRESENTS ONCE UPON A TIME…WHEN WE WERE COLORED

The Kenan Institute for the Arts and the UNCSA School of Filmmaking are proud to present The Big Screen: Treasures from the UNCSA Moving Image Archive, a film series for the general public presented with state-of-the-art sound and projection (not DVD!) on a big screen.  The next film of the series is:

Once Upon A Time…When We Were Colored

Saturday, March 6, 7:00 pm

Main Theatre, ACE Exhibition Complex

Tickets sold at the door only: $8 general admission, $2 UNCSA students with ID.

Ticket proceeds from The Big Screen will support UNCSA Film School scholarships.  

Faculty and Staff please note: In order to maximize the fundraising aspect of this series, there is no discount for UNCSA faculty/staff. UNCSA students only receive the $2 ticket price.

For more information about this film and future films in the series, please visit our webpage:   http://www.kenanarts.org/project/show/id/14

AND view the series trailer!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utSCVXaqwd4 

AND become a fan on Facebook

About this film: 

Directed by Tim Reid.  With Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Leon, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Casey, Isaac Hayes and Willis Norwood Jr.


In the segregated South, a tightly-knit African-American community finds strength in friends and family, even as it deals with the struggles of being black in the mid-20th century. Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored is based on the 1989 best-selling memoir by Clifton L. Taulbert.  Actor Tim Reid, best known for playing Venus Flytrap on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” was so struck by the authenticity of Taulbert’s writing that he set out to adapt the book as his feature directorial debut. Reid envisioned the film as a sprawling, multi-generational ensemble piece (there are 83 speaking parts) that dramatized the old African proverb: It takes a village to raise a child. After the project was turned down by all of the major movie studios, Reid scraped together a shoestring budget of $2.5 million for a 28-day shoot in Wilmington, NC. Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored received a very limited theatrical release in early 1996, but still managed to garner plenty of acclaim; movie critic Roger Ebert showed the film at his annual Overlooked Film Festival in 2004.

…coming on  Saturday, April 3, 7:00 pm:  A Face In The Crowd  (1957, not rated – this is Andy Griffith’s screen debut…and it’s NOT  Sheriff Andy!)

Submitted by:  Suzanna Watkins, Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA

SWORD PLAYS – SCHOOL OF DRAMA STAGE COMBAT PROJECTS

Come see a public presentation of the 3rd year Drama students stage combat projects.  Over 30 different swashbuckling scenes featuring broadswords, shields, rapiers, daggers, cutlasses, katanans and much more.  Scenes are choreographed by Drama faculty member Dale Girard, coached by guest artists Angela Bonacasa (professional fight director and Certified Teacher of the Society of American Fight Directors) and adjudicated by guest artist J. David Brimmer (Broadway fight director and one of only 15 Fight Masters of the Society of American Fight Directors).  It should be a terrific evening action and adventure!   

WHERE: The Thrust Theater, Performance Place

WHEN: Monday, March 8th at 7:30pm

Submitted by Dale Girard, School of Drama

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RUN CYCLE FOR MARCH

1		2		3		4		5
All Items needed for Thursday’s check run		AP CHECK RUN		STUDENT REFUND		AP CHECK RUN		All Items needed for Tuesday’s check run
				checks available for pick up from Tuesday’s run				checks available for pick up from Thursday’s run
8		9		10		11		12
All Items needed for Thursday’s check run		AP CHECK RUN		STUDENT REFUND		AP CHECK RUN		All Items needed for Tuesday’s check run
				checks available for pick up from Tuesday’s run				checks available for pick up from Thursday’s run
15		16		17		18		19
All Items needed for Thursday’s check run		AP CHECK RUN		STUDENT REFUND		AP CHECK RUN		All Items needed for Tuesday’s check run
				checks available for pick up from Tuesday’s run				checks available for pick up from Thursday’s run
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All Items needed for Thursday’s check run		AP CHECK RUN		STUDENT REFUND		AP CHECK RUN		All Items needed for Tuesday’s check run
				checks available for pick up from Tuesday’s run				checks available for pick up from Thursday’s run
29		30		31
All Items needed for Thursday’s check run		AP CHECK RUN		STUDENT REFUND
				AP PERIOD CLOSING CHECK RUN
				checks available

 NOTE:  It is still Accounts Payable policy (section 3) that 7 days be given to process direct pay request!

PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Submitted by Debbie Spence, Financial Services

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY REVISION 

On February 18, 2010 the Board of Trustees approved amendments to the Criminal Background Check Policy.     The modifications were proposed to address budget concerns while ensuring the safety of our students and employees.  The following highlights a few of the modifications to the policy, but only the policy itself contains the details.  As such, please be sure to read the policy in full by visiting http://www.uncsa.edu/humanresources/forms/crime.pdf.    

The revisions: 

• eliminate the need for multiple criminal background  checks for certain employees within a single academic year   (see additional detail in policy) 
• eliminate the need for criminal background checks for certain employees hired on a yearly basis for more than 3 consecutive years (see additional detail in policy) add credit checks for employees in financially sensitive positions (see additional detail in policy)
•  add self reporting requirement of criminal activity during employment  (see additional detail in policy)

An excerpt from the policy includes:

Reporting requirement:   A current employee who is convicted of a criminal offense other than a traffic infraction must notify his/her supervisor within 5 calendar days of the entry of the criminal conviction. Failure to report a conviction as defined above within 5 calendar days is grounds for discipline up to and including termination of employment.

To review all of the details of the newly amended policy, please visit http://www.uncsa.edu/humanresources/forms/crime.pdf.  Should you have questions, contact Human Resources at 770-1428 or General Counsel at 770-3273.

 Submitted by Ashley Sanders, Human Resources

WHO’S NEW TO UNCSA?

Paula Pressley has joined the Advancement staff as Director of Individual Giving. In addition to a degree in fine arts, Paula brings significant experience in major gifts fundraising and non profit administration to this position. She recently relocated to Winston-Salem to be near family. Previously, she worked in NYC and Baltimore, MD, where she worked with some of these cities most respected non profits, the Partnership for the Homeless and SAGE among them.  Please join me in welcoming Paula to UNCSA.

Submitted by Suzanne Hilser-Wiles

UNCSA, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM WILL HOST A FREE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SKYWARN TRAINING SESSION ON THE CAMPUS OF UNCSA

Advanced Severe Weather Spotter Training – March 12, 2010

10 am – Noon

UNC School of the Arts

Eisenberg Hall

1533 S Main St

Winston-Salem, NC 27127

This training program is designed to help students better understand the meteorology and dynamics behind all types of severe weather.  The class will provide insight into the thunderstorm spectrum and how and why different types of storms develop.  Instruction includes: 

• relation of instability to updraft intensity
• wind shear impact on storm behavior and severity
• radar clues and detection or severe and tornadic storms
• processes necessary for tornado development
• weather patterns conducive to severe weather outbreaks

For more information, contact:

Jeff Orrock – (919) 515-8209 ext. 223

Jeff.orrock@noaa.gov

Michelle Brock (Forsyth County Emergency Management)

michelleb@cityofwsfire.org

Office: (336) 661-6440

Sponsored by the Professional Development Committee of Staff Council

Submitted by Ashley Sanders, Chair

SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEWS & EVENTS

On Tuesday, March 9th, Lawrence Dillon will be in Cologne, Germany for the world premiere of his String Quartet No. 5: Through the Night, performed by the Emerson String Quartet at the Kölner Philharmonie.

On February 24 high school pianist Baron Fenwick played the first movement of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Charlotte Symphony as the Senior Division Grand Prize Winner of the Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc.’s Young Artists Competition.  Baron is a student of Clifton Matthews.

 Composition student Leo Hurley’s Mirror, Mirror Overture was premiered by the Winston-Salem Symphony on March 4th, with two subsequent performances on scheduled for March 8th, on the orchestra’s Mary Starling concert series.

Upcoming Performances
emerging artist concert: Undergraduate Opera Scenes
(Sun) Mar. 7, 2:00 p.m., Thrust Theater�
Scenes from the operatic repertoire.  Steven LaCosse, stage director; Mary Ann Bills, music director.  FREE

Submitted by Martha Urbanik, School of Music

ARTS & IDEAS LUNCHTABLE

Must one learn to draw in order to design?
Do computers make us better knowers?
Is science a performance art?
Is teaching and learning a bodily practice?

These and other questions are discussed in the next book we’ll be reading and discussing at the Arts & Ideas Lunchtable:
Simulation and its Discontents, by Sherry Turkle.
See more about the book here: http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11677

WHEN?: Thursday, APRIL 1st (no foolin’!), NOON to 1 PM, Gray 206 conference room
So buy that book, y’all, and c’mon over! Bring your lunch. All are welcome!
FULL SCHEDULE: http://www.mikewakeford.com/AIL/?page_id=3

Submitted by Mike Wakeford, UAP

OPPORTUNITY TO WIN AN $250 BEST BUY GIFT CARD

To the UNCSA Campus Community:

We are conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience.

Each participant in the survey will have the opportunity to enter to win a Best Buy Gift Card.   The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents, those who are 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and are registered students, faculty or staff members of the school.

This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential.

The Survey will be live Feb. 22 thru Mar.19

Click on this link on Feb. 22nd to begin the survey:

http://www.college-survey.com/uncsa

If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter.

We appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance

Submitted by Heather Pinks, Director of Dining Services

THE NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR THE STATE HEALTH PLAN

****OPEN ENROLLMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15^TH – APRIL 9^TH.  More information coming soon.

The benefits department, in partnership with the State Health Plan, is implementing a new benefits enrollment system. This new system replaces the paper forms used in the past and will be accessible from any computer with Internet access February 01, 2010. You will have access 24/7 to view your current benefit information, get information on benefit offerings, view information on different benefit topics, enroll, and make changes to your benefits. 

How to enroll or make changes online?

Go to https://uncsa.hrintouch.com

Click Login

Enter the following information:

Login ID: Your first name, the first initial of your last name and the last 4 digits of your social security number

Initial password: your social security number without spaces or dashes

Example for employee John Doe with SSN 111-22-3333:

Login ID is JohnD3333 and Password is 111223333

Once you are logged in, click the eBenefitsNow link below in blue box and VIEW your Basic Personal and Benefit information.  Please let me know if your information is incorrect.

Log Out.

Trouble accessing a computer?

Ask your supervisor, department head for computer locations

Visit your Learning Community office

Visit the local County library

If you have questions, please contact Keyona McNeill 336-770-1451 or mcneillk@uncsa.edu 

If you need help enrolling or accessing the internet, please attend one of the Open Enrollment Sessions that will be held in the Student Computer Lab (Hanes Commons -1^st Floor) Dates and Times below:

March 15th       (9am-11am)

March 17th       (12:45-2pm)

March 18th       (1pm-3pm)

March 24th       (12:45-2pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 1^st              (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 8th             (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 9^th              (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

Call Keyona McNeill

Submitted by Keyona McNeill, Human Resources

INVITATION TO FACULTY AND STAFF TO CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER ART EXHIBIT

Faculty and staff treat the children at Halloween each year, so the children want to treat you to their art exhibit on display March 8-18 in the lower level of the Commons Building.  Their colorful and happy expression of themselves via their art will brighten your day!! You are also invited to their Art Opening and Silent Auction in Eisenberg Hall on Sunday, March 14, from 3:00-5:30 pm.  Check our web site (www.CreativeLearningCenterOnline.com) for some great buys.  Please join us in celebrating the children!! 

Submitted by Othella Johnson, Creative Learning Center for Very Young Children

2010 Women’s History Month 

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

2010

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, in 1980 the President of the United States proclaimed the first National Women’s History Week, which became National Women’s History Month in 1987; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 theme for National Women’s History Month is Writing Women Back into History; and
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WHEREAS, in 1774, fifty-one women organized the Edenton Tea Party, one of the earliest political acts taken by North Carolina women in protest of the taxation of the colonies without representation within the British government; and

WHEREAS, women throughout our nation’s history have played key roles in securing voting rights, civil rights, human rights, protecting our natural resources, and in every movement that has helped shape our nation and the world; and

WHEREAS, through their pioneering efforts, women have opened the door for others in the area of business, science, politics, philanthropy and medicine; their achievements are vast and have benefitted the people of North Carolina, our nation and the world; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina women of every race, class, and ethnicity including famed educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Scotland-born heroine Flora MacDonald, United States First Lady Dolly Madison, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Gertrude Elion, and Folk School founder Olive D. Campbell, have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of North Carolina in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and

WHEREAS, March 2010, is the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month;

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim March 2010, as “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH” in North Carolina, and call upon the citizens of this State to observe and commemorate Women’s History Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities and to rediscover the contributions of women in North Carolina, our nation, and the world.
 

  BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this eighth day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand and ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty fourth.

The Governor of North Carolina has proclaimed March 2010 as “Women’s History Month” in North Carolina and has called upon the citizens of this state to observe and commemorate Women’s History Month. To view Governor Perdue’s Proclamation on Women’ History Month, click here. Proclamation

2010 marks the 30^th anniversary of celebrating women’s achievements in the month of March. This year’s theme, “Writing Women Back into History”, seeks to uncover the “hidden” stories of Did You Know…

Bette Nesmith Graham - To hide her typing mistakes, Graham developed a substance out of tempera water-based paint, combined it with an artist’s brush to create what later became a multi-million dollar business, Liquid Paper. She was worth $50 million when she died. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Nesmith_Graham

Did You Know…
Dr. Annie Lowrie Alexander graduated from Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia and became North Carolina’s first licensed female doctor.

Visit the links below to discover women’s achievements:

Facts for Features 2010

Facts for Features 2010 Women’s History Month

The History of Women’s History Month

http://www.biography.com/womens-history/history.jsp

Women’s History Biographies

http://www.biography.com/womens-history/index.jsp

Women’s History in North Carolina

http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/nchh/womenshist.html

National Women’s History Project

http://www.nwhp.org/

National Women’s Hall of Fame

http://www.greatwomen.org/women.php?action=viewAll

Submitted by Ashley Sanders, Human Resources

SAMARITAN MINISTRIES TOILETRY COLLECTION

REMEMBER:  Boxes will be picked up Monday, March 1st.

UNCSA Staff Assembly’s Executive and Chairs Committee conducted a statewide “Day of Service” from February 8-12.  The collection drive for Samaritan Ministries will run for the whole month of February.  We are collecting the following items but not limited to:

• Ground Coffee (regular)
• Toothpaste (small size)
• Toothbrushes
• Razors
• Deodorant

Boxes are located in: Administration Building 1st (Copier Room) and 2nd floor, Admin Annex (outside of HR), D&P, Watson Hall (Reception Area), Commons 1st and 3rd floor, Film Admin 2nd floor, Welcome Center 1st floor, Gray 2nd (Faculty Lounge) and 3rd (Outside Reception Area), Dance (Faculty Lounge), Drama, Library, HS Connector Building, Stevens Center, Kenan House, Academic House, Workplace West 1 and 2, Career Services

Submitted by Kurt Linney, Community Service Committee

ATTENTION FACULTY-STAFF GRADUATION INFORMATION

THIS IS THE LAST DAY!

 Information and ticket order forms were emailed to all departmental contacts on Tuesday, February 2^nd .

If you are Faculty, please see your departmental contact and let them know if you plan to March or NOT March in this year’s Graduation. If you are Staff, please let your departmental contact know if you plan to attend or NOT attend this year’s graduation, and if you desire preferred or non-preferred seating.

The deadline is TODAY Friday, February 26^{th  “}       

Submitted by Kathi Rainwater, Stevens Center

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY REVISION 

On February 17, 2010 the Board of Trustees approved amendments to the Criminal Background Check Policy.     The modifications were proposed to address budget concerns while ensuring the safety of our students and employees.  The following highlights a few of the modifications to the policy, but only the policy itself contains the details.  As such, please be sure to read the policy in full by visiting http://www.uncsa.edu/humanresources/forms/crime.pdf.    

 The revisions:

•  eliminate the need for multiple criminal background  checks within a single academic year   (see additional detail in policy)
• eliminate the need for criminal background checks for employees hired on a yearly basis for more than 3 consecutive years (see additional detail in policy)
• add credit checks for employees in financially sensitive positions (see additional detail in policy)
• add self reporting requirement of criminal activity during employment  (see additional detail in policy)

An excerpt from the policy includes: 

Reporting requirement:   A current employee who is convicted of a criminal offense other than a traffic infraction must notify his/her supervisor within 5 calendar days of the entry of the criminal conviction. Failure to report a conviction as defined above within 5 calendar days is grounds for discipline up to and including termination of employment.

To review all of the details of the newly amended policy, please visit http://www.uncsa.edu/humanresources/forms/crime.pdf.  Should you have questions, contact Human Resources at 770-1428 or General Counsel at 770-3273.

 Submitted by Ashley Sanders, Human Resources

UPCOMING DRAMA PERFORMANCES

Feb. 27 (Sunday and Saturday)

Feb. 26 – Feb. 27 (Wednesday – Saturday)

“Two Gentlemen of Verona” a rock musical

Adapted by John Guare and Mel Shapiro

Lyrics by John Guare

Music by Galt MacDermot

Directed by Matt Cowart / Featuring members of Studio III and IV

Two men, best of friends, embark on a journey to the big city only to find that they have both fallen in love with the same girl.  A hip, modern, zany riff on Shakespeare’s original.

Feb. 18 and Feb. 20

8:00 p.m. at Thrust Theatre, Performance Place

Feb. 21 and Feb. 27

2:00 p.m. at Thrust Theatre, Performance Place

Feb. 24- Feb. 27

8:00 p.m. at Thrust Theatre, Performance Place

 Mar. 3 – Mar. 7 (Wednesday – Sunday)

“The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman

Directed by Matt Bulluck / Featuring members of Studio III        

A classic tale of “greed is good” which resonates freshly with our modern day situation, by one of America’s most powerful female playwrights. 

Mar. 3 – Mar. 6

8:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

Mar. 6 and Mar. 7

2:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

$12 adults / $10 seniors and students

 Submitted by Mary Jane Degnan, School of Drama

2010 RACE FOR THE CURE

2010 SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE:  Saturday, May 1^st, 2010

ARE YOU INSPIRED TO SAVE A LIFE?

This year we are creating new ways for you to actively share your inspiration!

1.       http://nctriad.info-komen.org/goto/UNCSAFightingPickles

Support UNCSA & join the Fighting Pickles Team on the day of the race!  Register online using the above link!!

 2.       Join our FREE Couch to 5K Training program!  Did you know that physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer?  Then why not jump off the couch and join us for our 1^st Couch to 5k Program.  Participants will have 4 options throughout the week to participate (see below):

Program Dates:  March 1^st – April 30^th ** Starts Monday, March 1^st so sign up now!!**

• Mondays & Wednesdays:  12:15p-1:00pm
• Tuesdays & Thursdays:  5:15pm-6:00pm

We will meet at the Fitness Center and participants will be led on a marked trail leading off campus to train for the 3.1 mile Race for the Cure course.  This program is to help create awareness & a sense of community here at UNCSA through education and physical activity!  To sign up for this program, please contact Tamara Smith either via email (smitht@uncsa.edu) or phone (770-3286).

3.       Can’t participate in this year’s Race?  Well you can still make a tax-deductable donation either online (click link below) or at the Fitness Center.

• http://nctriad.infokomen.org/goto/UNCSAFightingPickles

Submitted by Tamara Smith, Fitness Center

GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING

Are you interested in getting the same one-on-one benefit of personal training, but not necessarily paying the high cost of personal training?  Consider Group Personal Training!  Group Personal Training offers the same benefits of having  a certified Personal Trainer work with you to achieve your physical goals, but also offers the benefit of being trained in a group setting.  So not only will you be able to achieve some of your fitness goals, but you also will reap the benefit of being motivated by others in your group.

 The more people that sign up, the cheaper it will be for each individual!  If interested, please contact the Fitness Center at 770-3286 for more information.

Submitted by Tamara Smith, Fitness Center

FITNESS CENTER SPRING BREAK HOURS

Fitness Center Spring Break Hours:

Friday, March 12^th:  6:30am – 2:00pm

Saturday, March 13^th:  CLOSED

Sunday, March 14^th:  CLOSED

Monday, March 15^th:  7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 16^th:  7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 17^th:  7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday, March 18^th:  7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday, March 19^th:  7:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday, March 20^th:  CLOSED

Sunday, March 21^st:  CLOSED

Monday, March 22^nd:  6:30 am – 10:00 pm *(Back to normal hours)

 Please call the Fitness Center (x3286) if you have any questions about our hours.  Thank you.

  Submitted by Tamara Smith, Fitness Center

THE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SERIES INVITE

The Something For Everyone Series wants to invite the UNCSA Community to see Hairspray this coming Friday night,

February 26^th @ 7:30pm or Saturday night February 27^th @ 7:30pm. The usual UNCSA  comp policy applies.

UNCSA Faculty-Staff may receive 2 complimentary tickets and UNCSA students may receive 1 complimentary ticket.
Tickets to this event for the UNCSA community will be available Friday, February 26^th beginning at 9am. The Watson Hall box office will be open 12-4pm for your convenience.

Submitted by Kathi Rainwater, Stevens Center

UNCSA, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM WILL HOST A FREE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SKYWARN TRAINING SESSION ON THE CAMPUS OF UNCSA

 Advanced Severe Weather Spotter Training – March 12, 2010

10 am – Noon

UNC School of the Arts

Eisenberg Hall

1533 S Main St

Winston-Salem, NC 27127

 This training program is designed to help students better understand the meteorology and dynamics behind all types of severe weather.  The class will provide insight into the thunderstorm spectrum and how and why different types of storms develop.  Instruction includes: 

•         relation of instability to updraft intensity

•         wind shear impact on storm behavior and severity

•         radar clues and detection or severe and tornadic storms

•         processes necessary for tornado development

•         weather patterns conducive to severe weather outbreaks

 For more information, contact: 

Jeff Orrock – (919) 515-8209 ext. 223

Jeff.orrock@noaa.gov

 Michelle Brock (Forsyth County Emergency Management)

michelleb@cityofwsfire.org

Office: (336) 661-6440

 Sponsored by the Professional Development Committee of Staff Council

Submitted by Ashley Sanders, Chair

THE BIG SCREEN film series presents Once Upon A Time…When We Were Colored

The Kenan Institute for the Arts and the UNCSA School of Filmmaking are proud to present The Big Screen: Treasures from the UNCSA Moving Image Archive, a film series for the general public presented with state-of-the-art sound and projection (not DVD!) on a big screen.  The next film of the series is:

Once Upon A Time…When We Were Colored

Saturday, March 6, 7:00 pm

Main Theatre, ACE Exhibition Complex

 Tickets sold at the door only: $8 general admission, $2 UNCSA students with ID.

Ticket proceeds from The Big Screen will support UNCSA Film School scholarships.  

Faculty and Staff please note: In order to maximize the fundraising aspect of this series, there is no discount for UNCSA faculty/staff. UNCSA students only receive the $2 ticket price.

For more information about this film and future films in the series, please visit our webpage:   http://www.kenanarts.org/project/show/id/14

AND view the series trailer!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utSCVXaqwd4 

About this film: 

Directed by Tim Reid.  With Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Leon, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Casey, Isaac Hayes and Willis Norwood Jr.


In the segregated South, a tightly-knit African-American community finds strength in friends and family, even as it deals with the struggles of being black in the mid-20th century. Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored is based on the 1989 best-selling memoir by Clifton L. Taulbert.  Actor Tim Reid, best known for playing Venus Flytrap on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” was so struck by the authenticity of Taulbert’s writing that he set out to adapt the book as his feature directorial debut. Reid envisioned the film as a sprawling, multi-generational ensemble piece (there are 83 speaking parts) that dramatized the old African proverb: It takes a village to raise a child. After the project was turned down by all of the major movie studios, Reid scraped together a shoestring budget of $2.5 million for a 28-day shoot in Wilmington, NC. Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored received a very limited theatrical release in early 1996, but still managed to garner plenty of acclaim; movie critic Roger Ebert showed the film at his annual Overlooked Film Festival in 2004.

…coming on Saturday, April 3, 7:00 pm:  A Face In The Crowd (1957, not rated)

 Submitted by  Suzanna Watkins, Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA

UNCSA Students perform a Guitar Recital at Shallowford Presbyterian Church this Sunday 

Guitar students of Joseph Pecoraro will perform this Sunday, February 28 at Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Lewisville. Performers are John Rosal, Mike Chamis, Marty Edwards, Evan Helbig and Joseph Miller. The program is at 3 pm and is free. A reception follows the performance.

Submitted by Joe Mount, Office of Outreach & Career Services

SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEWS & EVENTS

On Wednesday, March 3, Taimur Sullivan will be a featured soloist on the opening night gala concert of the North American Saxophone Alliance national conference at the University of Georgia. For this performance he has been invited to perform Paul Creston’s “Concerto for Alto Saxophone” with the UGA Wind Ensemble. During the conference he will also serve as an adjudicator for the NASA Saxophone Quartet Competition.

 The UNCSA High School Percussion Ensemble will perform with the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra during their annual Mary Starling Concerts for public school children March 3 and 4 at Reynolds High School Auditorium. James DeMars’ “Sabar – Concerto for African Drums and Orchestra” is part of a concert that highlights the orchestra’s partnership with the African Library Project and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools to create a first-of-its-kind program through which students will learn about music, literacy and other cultures.  The ensemble includes Jacob Cavell, Christian Covington, Ethan Evoniuk, Caleb Hoffman, David Newton, Myra Snyder and Maxwell Witt, and is coached by percussion faculty John R. Beck.

 Upcoming Performances
 emerging artist concert: Chamber Festival
(Sat) Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
Student chamber ensembles perform.  FREE

 emerging artists concert: Jazz Ensemble
(Tue) Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m., Thrust Theater
Ron Rudkin leads the student jazz ensemble.  $12 adults / $10 seniors and students

emerging artist concert: Undergraduate Opera Scenes
(Sun) Mar. 7, 2:00 p.m., Thrust Theater�
Scenes from the operatic repertoire.  Steven LaCosse, stage director; Mary Ann Bills, music director.  FREE

 Submitted by Martha Urbanik, School of Music

CALLING ALL ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS & PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS FOR AN ALL-SCHOOL ART SHOW:  UNBOUND!

Weirdo. Crazy. Schizophrenic. Bipolar. We live in a world of labels that can often be oppressive.

Stories of resistance, recovery, and emotional liberation are absent within contemporary
culture.                                       

Unbound showcases the heroic narratives of people transcending labels and reclaiming their lives.

Submitted by Paige Greason, Counseling

NEWS FROM DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Franco Colavecchia (scenic design faculty) has been awarded the “Distinguished Artistic Achievement Award” by Boston University.  The Award will be presented to Franco at the In Cite Arts Festival which is being held at New World Stages in New York City on March 8, 2010.  Congratulations Franco!

 Submitted by Dave Olson, D&P Faculty

TWO SCHOOL OF FILMMAKING SHORTS SCREEN AT BEAUFORT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Filmmakers Jared Outten, Graham Bowlin, Josh Dove, and Alaina McManus were in Beaufort, South Carolina last weekend in support of  two School of Filmmaking films, MCAWESOME and MILITES CHRISTI, screening as part of the Beaufort International Film Festival. You can see Jared interviewed at the start of Savannah station WJBF’s story on Excellence in Acting Award winner Blythe Danner. http://www.thecoastalsource.com/news/local/story/Actress-Blythe-Danner-In-Beaufort-For-Internationa/UZRiqLALDEWvy4ZTTVJVZw.cspx

Congratulations to the casts and crews of these 2009 student films.

MILITES CHRISTI was written by Jesse Threatt and Tyler Murray, directed by Jared Outten, with cinematography by Greg LeFevre, production design by Tyler Murray, edited by Jared Outten and Andrew O’Keefe, and music composed by Chris Heckman.

MACAWESOME was directed by Andy Mitchell, written by Cameron Strittmatter and Graham Bowlin, produced by Cameron Strittmatter, with cinematography by Jared Threatt, production design by Courtney Manchenton (D & P), edited by Alex Brilliandt, scored by Chris Heckman and features Josh Dove, Ali Bayless, Drew Wolber, Tim Hall, and Dustin Gooch in the cast. MACAWESOME the web series will start production on its second season this spring. Catch up on your viewing at www.macawesome.tv

Submitted by Kate Miller, Film Festival and Internship Coordinator, School of Filmmaking

 NOAH SMITH WINS 2ND PRIZE FROM EXPERT PANEL IN CREATIVE VADO HD MOMENTUM FILM CONTEST

Thanks to all who voted in support of the School of Filmmaking’s entries in the Creative Vado HD Momentum Film Contest. Although we won no audience awards;  first year student Noah Smith’s entry, “Book Lovers” won the 2^nd prize from the expert panel of judges who included filmmakers Phillip Noyce, Barbara Kopple, Todd Busch among others (http://www.vadofilmcontest.com/home/expertpanel.aspx).

 The School of Filmmaking was one of only 17 schools participating in the contest and as such received a donation of 14 Creative Vado HD cameras for student use. If you haven’t watched Noah’s video yet – you can see it by clicking the Book Lovers link on the Creative Vado HD Momentum Film Contest home page:

http://www.vadofilmcontest.com/home/winner.aspx. Congratulations to Noah Smith and his Creative Vado HD video cast and crew.

Submitted by Kate Miller, Film Festival and Internship Coordinator, School of Filmmaking

  

THE NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR THE STATE HEALTH PLAN

****OPEN ENROLLMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15^TH – APRIL 9^TH.  More information coming soon.

The benefits department, in partnership with the State Health Plan, is implementing a new benefits enrollment system. This new system replaces the paper forms used in the past and will be accessible from any computer with Internet access February 01, 2010. You will have access 24/7 to view your current benefit information, get information on benefit offerings, view information on different benefit topics, enroll, and make changes to your benefits. 

How to enroll or make changes online?

Go to https://uncsa.hrintouch.com

Click Login

Enter the following information:

Login ID: Your first name, the first initial of your last name and the last 4 digits of your social security number

Initial password: your social security number without spaces or dashes

Example for employee John Doe with SSN 111-22-3333:

Login ID is JohnD3333 and Password is 111223333

Once you are logged in, click the eBenefitsNow link below in blue box and VIEW your Basic Personal and Benefit information.  Please let me know if your information is incorrect.

Log Out.

 Trouble accessing a computer?

Ask your supervisor, department head for computer locations

Visit your Learning Community office

Visit the local County library

If you have questions, please contact Keyona McNeill 336-770-1451 or mcneillk@uncsa.edu 

If you need help enrolling or accessing the internet, please attend one of the Open Enrollment Sessions that will be held in the Student Computer Lab (Hanes Commons -1^st Floor) Dates and Times below:

March 15th       (9am-11am)

March 17th       (12:45-2pm)

March 18th       (1pm-3pm)

March 24th       (12:45-2pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 1^st              (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 8th             (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

April 9^th              (1pm-3pm) By Appointment only due to limited computers

Call Keyona McNeill

Submitted by Keyona McNeill, Human Resources

1ST ANNUAL CHILI COMPETITION AND CORNBREAD COOK-OFF

 The Social Events Committee of the UNCSA Staff Council will host the

 1st Annual Chili Competition and Cornbread Cook-off

Wednesday, February 24th, at

11:30 am in the

Eisenberg Social Hall

 Bring your famous chili and/or cornbread and a serving utensil.

 Judging will begin at 11:45 a.m.

 There will be a $1 charge for admission, which will benefit the Haiti Relief efforts of the American Red Cross.

 ** Those who don’t wish to enter the competition but would still like to participate are encouraged to come for a chili and cornbread tasting.**

 PLEASE SEND RSVP TO KATHERINE TAYLOR AT taylork@uncsa.edu

 Submitted by The Social Events Committee

 

SAMARITAN MINISTRIES TOILETRY COLLECTION

UNCSA Staff Assembly’s Executive and Chairs Committee conducted a statewide “Day of Service” from February 8-12.  The collection drive for Samaritan Ministries will run for the whole month of February.  We are collecting the following items but not limited to:

• Ground Coffee (regular)
• Toothpaste (small size)
• Toothbrushes
• Razors
• Deodorant

Boxes are located in: Administration Building 1st (Copier Room) and 2nd floor, Admin Annex (outside of HR), D&P, Watson Hall (Reception Area), Commons 1st and 3rd floor, Film Admin 2nd floor, Welcome Center 1st floor, Gray 2nd (Faculty Lounge) and 3rd (Outside Reception Area), Dance (Faculty Lounge), Drama, Library, HS Connector Building, Stevens Center, Kenan House, Academic House, Workplace West 1 and 2, Career Services

REMEMBER:  Boxes will be left out until end of the month.

Submitted by Kurt Linney, Community Service Committee

HOW DO WINSTON-SALEM AND FORSYTH COUNTY STACK UP?

If you are interested in learning how Winston-Salem and Forsyth County measure up against other cities in North Carolina, the State of North Carolina and the United States in the areas of economic self sufficiency, safety, physical and mental health, community engagement, and educational success, visit www.forsythfutures.org.   Forsyth Futures is a community collaborative focused on improving outcomes for children, adults, and families in Forsyth County.  Forsyth Futures has recently released its annual “Making Progress Report” containing a myriad of information about Forsyth County.  The UNCSA, as an institution of higher education in Forsyth County, holds a position on the Board of Forsyth Futures.   

Submitted by Jim DeCristo, Office of the COO

CENTER FOR DESIGN INNOVATION

Please join in the upcoming Idea Exchange:

Tuesday, February 16, 5:30pm-7:00pm

Leslie Winner, Carol Strohecker – Creativity iNC:  A forum of NC State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues

Center for Design Innovation, Suite 2105, Winston Tower, 301 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101

Winston Tower is in downtown Winston-Salem between 3rd and 4th Streets. Parking is easy and available in the building’s garage, on the street and in nearby decks.

Submitted by Melissa Ryon, Executive Assistant, Center for Design Innovation

GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING

Are you interested in getting the same one-on-one benefit of personal training, but not necessarily paying the high cost of personal training?  Consider Group Personal Training!  Group Personal Training offers the same benefits of having  a certified Personal Trainer work with you to achieve your physical goals, but also offers the benefit of being trained in a group setting.  So not only will you be able to achieve some of your fitness goals, but you also will reap the benefit of being motivated by others in your group.

The more people that sign up, the cheaper it will be for each individual!  If interested, please contact the Fitness Center at 770-3286 for more information.

Submitted by Tamara Smith, UNCSA Fitness Center

UPCOMING DRAMA PERFORMANCES

Feb.10 – Feb. 14 (Wednesday – Sunday)

“Another Part of the Forest” by Lillian Hellman

Directed by Laura Henry / Featuring members of Studio 3        

Members of a wealthy and morally corrupt Southern family take advantage of everyone around them, including each other, to pursue their own selfish intentions.  This is a prequel to “The Little Foxes” showing at UNCSA next month.

Feb. 10 – Feb. 13

8:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

Feb. 13 and Feb. 14

2:00 p.m. at Catawba Theatre, Performance Place

Submitted by Mary Jane Degnan, School of Drama

ATTENTION FACULTY-STAFF GRADUATION INFORMATION

Information and ticket order forms were emailed to all departmental contacts on Tuesday, February 2^nd.

You have 1 week left to respond.

If you are Faculty, please see your departmental contact and let them know if you plan to March or NOT March in this year’s Graduation. If you are Staff, please let your departmental contact know if you plan to attend or NOT attend this year’s graduation, and if you desire preferred or non-preferred seating.

The deadline is Friday, February 26^{th “}       

Submitted by Kathi Rainwater, Stevens Center

2010 RACE FOR THE CURE: UPDATE!

2010 SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE:  Saturday, May 2^nd, 2010

ARE YOU INSPIRED TO SAVE A LIFE?

This year we are creating new ways for you to actively share your inspiration!

1.       UPDATED:  This link is the WORKING link:

  http://nctriad.info-komen.org/goto/UNCSAFightingPickles

Support UNCSA & join the Fighting Pickles Team on the day of the race!  Register online using the above link!!

2.     Join our FREE Couch to 5K Training program!  Did you know that physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer?  Then why not jump off the couch and join us for our 1^st Couch to 5k Program.  Participants will have 4 options throughout the week to participate (see below):

Program Dates:  March 1^st – April 30^th

• Mondays & Wednesdays:  12:15p-1:00pm
• Tuesdays & Thursdays:  5:15pm-6:00pm

We will meet at the Fitness Center and participants will be led on a marked trail leading off campus to train for the 3.1 mile Race for the Cure course.  This program is to help create awareness & a sense of community here at UNCSA through education and physical activity!  To sign up for this program, please contact Tamara Smith either via email (smitht@uncsa.edu) or phone (770-3286).

3.     Can’t participate in this year’s Race?  Well you can still make a tax-deductable donation either online (click link below) or at the Fitness Center.

• http://nctriad.infokomen.org/goto/UNCSAFightingPickles

 Submitted by Tamara Smith, Fitness Center

STUDENT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS

The Office of Student Success may be best known for coordinating the Student Orientation Leader (SOL) and D&P mentoring programs and with this new office comes a new energy and focus for the UNCSA college community.

One of the Student Success team’s newest initiatives is the improvement of student engagement opportunities and leadership development for UNCSA college artists. The first student leadership group receiving the team’s immediate attention will be the Student Artists Association (SAA) as SAA prepares for the upcoming SAA Presidential Election scheduled for March 25 & 26.

There are some groups of student artists who are waiting to see where they can be developed as well rounded leaders in their art and we feel SAA is an opportunity where this development can occur for those individuals. Key areas for student leadership development will include emotional intelligence, effective communication, and goal setting to name a few.

Artists who might be interested should contact Steve Gallagher in the Office of Student Success in Kenan Student Life Center.

Applications for President/Vice President are now available in Kenan Student Life Center – Deadline to submit your app February 26.

Applications for SAA Associate roles (Community Outreach, Activities, Campus Communication) will be available after March 22.

Submitted by Steve Gallagher, Student Success

NEWS FROM SAA ADVISOR

SAA Meeting this Sunday
This meeting is open to all college students.

Topics scheduled for discussion include:

Update on the current status and future of the Playing Field (located above Fitness Center)

A call box at Center Stage tunnel

Come out to the meeting this Sunday and make a difference on YOUR campus.

The meeting will take place this Sunday, February 21, at 6:00 PM in Eisenberg Social Hall. Feel free to bring a friend.
Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen
SAA’s second scheduled soup kitchen will be taking place this Sunday, February 21, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kim Ross at kross4@artist.uncsa.edu
Big Man on Campus
Big Man on Campus is coming up! It will be a two part event this year. The show will take place on March 5 in Eisenberg at 8pm, and the winner will be announced on March 6 at the follow-up ABC Party (Read below for details).
Anything But Clothes Party (ABC Party)
The winner of Big Man on Campus will be announced on Saturday, March 6,  at the Anything But Clothes Party in Eisenberg! Please be aware that you must be appropriately covered in order to attend this party (those failing to do so will not be allowed access and may result in disciplinary action). The theme simply encourages you to think outside the box for your outfit (i.e. garbage bags or boxes instead of actual clothes).

You don’t need to dress to the theme to be admitted.  As long as you’re appropriately covered. Get creative and wear Anything But Clothes!

Submitted by Steven Gallagher, Student Success

THE BIG SCREEN FILM SERIES PRESENTS PINK FLOYD THE WALL

The Kenan Institute for the Arts and the UNCSA School of Filmmaking are proud to present The Big Screen: Treasures from the UNCSA Moving Image Archive, a film series for the general public presented with state-of-the-art sound and projection (not DVD!) on a big screen.  The next film of the series is:

Pink Floyd The Wall

Saturday, February 20, 7:00 pm

Main Theatre, ACE Exhibition Complex

Tickets sold at the door only: $8 general admission, $2 UNCSA students with ID.

Ticket proceeds from The Big Screen will support UNCSA Film School scholarships.  

Faculty and Staff please note: In order to maximize the fundraising aspect of this series, there is no discount for UNCSA faculty/staff. UNCSA students only receive the $2 ticket price.

For more information about this film and future films in the series, please visit our webpage:  http://www.kenanarts.org/project/show/id/14

AND view the series trailer!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utSCVXaqwd4 

About this film: 

Directed by Alan Parker. With Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David, Bob Hoskins, Kevin McKeon, Jenny Wright, David Bingham and Alex McAvoy.  

A depressed rock star (Geldof) endures physical and social isolation as he sits in a Los Angeles hotel room and contemplates the disappointments of his life. Conceptually, Pink Floyd The Wall has its roots 

in a 1977 incident at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium where Roger Waters, lyricist and bassist for Pink Floyd, spat on a fan. Waters later deemed his own actions “fascist” and, compelled by that regrettable 

impulse, began developing material for what would become the band’s 1979 concept album, The Wall. Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe was hired in 1980 to provide animated sequences for Pink Floyd’s tour, with the idea that the filmed version would be a mixture of live concert footage and Scarfe’s animations. When filming the concerts proved too impractical, director Alan Parker was brought aboard the project to 

translate the album into a hyperkinetic, surreal film. Parker decided to keep Scarfe’s work, but reconceived the live-action portions of the movie to be a much more metaphorical and symbolic experience. We will be screening a 70mm archival print.  

…coming on  Saturday, March 6, 7:00 pm:  ONCE UPON A TIME…WHEN WE WERE COLORED (1996) (Rated PG – Color)

Submitted by:  Suzanna Watkins, Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA

SUMMER SESSION EVENT APPLICATIONS

The Office of Residence Life Programs is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Session Event Staff!

The role of the Summer Event Staff is to provide appropriate supervision and support for all programs, activities, events, and off-campus trips for students attending UNCSA’s Summer Session Program.

Applications are available in the Office of Residence Life Programs located on the 3^rd floor of the Hanes Student Commons.

The applications are available to pick-up between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm

If you have any questions please contact Edwin Martinat at (336) 770-3281 or email martinate@uncsa.edu

Submitted by Edwin Martinat, Residence Life Programs and Housing

UNC LIBRARY EXPRESS

UNC Library Express has Arrived!

UNC Library Express, a new service provided by the libraries of the University of North Carolina system, is now available via the Semans Library page of the UNCSA website.  UNC Library Express improves discoverability of library materials readily available across the state, creating a virtual library throughout the UNC system community. UNC Library Express will eventually offer patron initiated interlibrary loan functionality, so watch for this added feature to appear in the near future.

From one link on our website you can simultaneously search the libraries of all 17 campuses in the UNC system.  Go to the Library’s main page on the UNCSA website at http://www.uncsa.edu/library/  and then click on the “Catalog” link on the top left side of the page.  This will take you to http://www.uncsa.edu/library/library_catalog.htm  where you will find a link to UNC Library Express as well as a link to the Semans Library catalog.  On the UNC Express page you can select your search parameters by using the drop down box – you may choose to search just the UNCSA library, all UNC system libraries, or libraries worldwide.  In the very near future we will be adding a UNC Express link  directly from the UNCSA library catalog as well.

Providing system-wide access to information is a major building block for many of the program enhancements described in The University of North Carolina Tomorrow Planning Document for 2008-2012 (UNC Tomorrow) which guides future focus and curriculum expansion.  It also meets several of the key goals laid out in the UNC President’s Advisory Committee on Efficiency & Effectiveness (PACE report).

Submitted by Vicki Weavil, Director of Library Services, Semans Library

  

NEW ELECTRONIC ENROLLMENT SYSTEM

The benefits department, in partnership with the State Health Plan, is implementing a new benefits enrollment system. This new system replaces the paper forms used in the past and will be accessible from any computer with Internet access February 2010. You will have access 24/7 to view your current benefit information, get information on benefit offerings, view information on different benefit topics, enroll, and make changes to your benefits. 

How to enroll or make changes online?

• Go to https://uncsa.hrintouch.com
• Click Login
• Enter the following information:
• Login ID: Your first name, the first initial of your last name and the last 4 digits of your social security number
• Initial password: your social security number without spaces or dashes
• Example for employee John Doe with SSN 111-22-3333:

Login ID is JohnD3333 and Password is 111223333

• Once you are logged in, click the eBenefitsNow link below in blue box and view you Basic and Benefit information.  Please let me know if your information is incorrect. DO NOT CHANGE ANY BENEFIT INFORMATION, ONLY PERSONAL INFORMATION.
• Log Out.

 Trouble accessing a computer?

• Ask your supervisor or department head for computer locations
• Visit the local County library

If you have questions, please contact Keyona McNeill 336-770-1451 or mcneillk@uncsa.edu

Submitted by Keyona McNeill, Human Resources

OPPORTUNITY TO WIN AN $250 BEST BUY GIFT CARD

To the UNCSA Campus Community:

 We are conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining

Each participant in the survey will have the opportunity to enter to win a Best Buy Gift Card.   The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents, those who are 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and are registered students, faculty or staff members of the school.

This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential.

The Survey will be live Feb. 22 thru Mar.19

Click on this link on Feb. 22nd to begin the survey:

http://www.college-survey.com/uncsa

If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter.

We appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance!

Submitted by Heather Pinks, Director of Dining Services

SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEWS & EVENTS

Keyboard faculty Karen Beres, a member of the CanAm Piano Duo, will be at Oklahoma City University and the University of Oklahoma today through Monday performing faculty concerts as part of the Kenan Institute’s LINKS Commissioning Grant.

Organ faculty Timothy Olsen played on the Blue Earth Valley Concert Association series in Fairmont, MN on January 31 and will play a recital at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Durham on February 28.

Bassoonist Keith Sweger will present a master class and recital on Thursday, February 25 at 8 pm in Crawford Hall and will include the participation of UNCSA faculty Robert Rocco and Saxton Rose.  Mr. Sweger performs with the Indianapolis Symphony, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, and is Professor of Bassoon at Ball State University.

 In January, Ransom Wilson conducted and played in Nice and Marseille, France.  He then went to London to conduct the London Symphony Orchestra in a recording of UNCSA alum and Grammy Award-winning composer and jazz producer Michael Colina’s music.  During February and March Maestro Wilson is in New York as the cover conductor for La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera, working closely with superstar singers Anna Netrebko (Mimì) and Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo).

Upcoming Performances

 music@watson: Joseph Genualdi, Violin
(Sat) Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
Faculty Artist Joseph Genualdi performs with pianist Richard Wilson.  $12 adults / $10 seniors and students

emerging artist concert: Chamber Festival
(Tue) Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
(Sat) Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall
Student chamber ensembles perform.  FREE

emerging artists concert: Jazz Ensemble
(Tue) Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m., Thrust Theater
Ron Rudkin leads the student jazz ensemble.  $12 adults / $10 seniors and students

Submitted by Martha Urbanik, School of Music