This is the third in the second series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by Dr. John Stevens, director of the Office of Sponsored Scholarship and Programs, each of the weekly profiles will highlight the scholarly accomplishments and interests of faculty colleagues. We hope that you will find these profiles of interest as we celebrate the intellectual vigor that is at work on our campus.

Dr. Noah W. Allen III

Noah W. Allen III
Noah Allen is one of UNCA's newest faculty member and is Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry. He has a very diverse set of experiences, beginning as a childhood prodigy in music with piano training at the age of three. In due course this resulted in him receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts in the area of organ and harpsichord, where he was recognized as a Kenan Fellow. He then developed his interest in computer software systems and started his own company, becoming President of Synerge Support Centers, where he was also Director of UNIX Support Services.

During the last ten years, Noah has concentrated his efforts to develop himself as a scientist, completing studies for BA, BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees. He has in recent years published widely in such scientific journals as Journal of Molecular Graphics & Modeling, Structural Chemistry, Journal of the American Chemical Society and Journal of Molecular Structure with his most recent work on estrogen receptors appearing soon in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. He is now initiating a biochemistry research program to characterize structure and functionality of various nuclear receptors involved in human diseases. 

-- Dr. John Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, September 29
Humanities 124: "Philosophy I," Dr. Merritt Moseley, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Late Medieval Transition, Medieval Women," Dr. Cynthia Ho, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Lunch and Learn Program: "Practical Approaches to Managing Your Financial Future," Dr. Joe Kiely, noon, Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Window on the Arts: Jazz performance by the Bryan White Duo, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

GLBT Student Reception, 4:45-6 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "FO CO," photographs by B.A. candidate Jesse Gumucio-Kitt, 5-7 p.m., Owen Hall second floor gallery

Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., Health & Fitness Center Dance Studio

Tuesday, September 30
College Success Workshop: "Money Management and Financial Planning," Dr. Gregory Bushong, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"Beyond the Miracle: Politics, Society and the Economy in Post-Apartheid South Africa," Drs. Mueni Wa Muiu and Guy Martin, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"The Art of Groove" workshop with the Turtle Island String Quartet, 7 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

"How to Accelerate Your Career: Leadership Skills for Junior Managers," Scott Love of Scott Love Associates, 6-7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center. Sponsored by UNCA Student Management Association. Questions? Call May Lynn Manns at 251-6858.

Wednesday, October 1
Hippocrates Forum: Presentation by West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, noon, Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

"It's About Time" workshop with the Turtle Island String Quartet, 12:15 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Abs and back exercises, 12:15 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

Men's soccer vs. Coastal Carolina, 4 p.m., Greenwood Field

State Employees' Combined Campaign Kickoff, 4 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Analyzing Violence and Terror Lecture Series: "Violence and Compassion," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $5

Turtle Island String Quartet presents "Blue in Green: The Legacy of Miles Davis," 8 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $18 general admission, $12 faculty/staff, $6 students

TheatreUNCA presents "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 faculty/staff/senior citizens, $5 students 

Astronomy viewing session, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Quad (weather permitting)

Thursday, October 2
UNCA Outdoors Back Country Cooking Workshop, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Private Dining Room, Dining Hall

Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Abs and back exercises, 6 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

TheatreUNCA presents "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 faculty/staff/senior citizens, $5 students 

Friday, October 3
Undergraduate Research: University Research Scholar nominations due for December graduates

Humanities 324: "Racism and Slavery," Dr. Dwight Mullen, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Black Protest Thought in America," Dr. Sarah Judson, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

TheatreUNCA presents "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 faculty/staff/senior citizens, $5 students

Hispanic Heritage Month: "Barrio Daze," performance by Adrian Villegas of the Latino Comedy Project, 8 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Saturday, October 4
Hispanic Heritage Month: Asheville Community Theatre presents "Bodas de Sangre," 2:30 p.m., 35Below, 35 Wall St., Asheville. Directed by Dr. Greta Trautmann.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Screening and discussion of "Frida," 7 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

TheatreUNCA presents "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," 8 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 faculty/staff/senior citizens, $5 students 

Sunday, October 5
TheatreUNCA presents "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," 2 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre, $10 general admission, $8 faculty/staff/senior citizens, $5 students 

Monday, October 6
Faculty Phased Retirement Program meeting, 10 a.m., 117 Phillips Hall (see Announcements) 

Humanities 124: "Science/Math," Drs. Lora Holland and David Steele, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Pre-Columbian Americas," Dr. Dan Pierce, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC Lecture Series: "The Native American Perspective on Natural Resource Management," Russ Towsend of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

Women's soccer vs. Western Carolina, 4 p.m., Greenwood Field

Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., Health & Fitness Center Dance Studio

COMING UP

Fall Open House
The Admissions Office will host an open house for transfer students and high school students and their families from 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Health & Fitness Center. Events will include student-led campus tours and sessions on admission, academic and extracurricular programs, scholarships and other financial aid. Interested students should register by Friday, Oct. 3. Call the Admissions Office at 251-6481 for more information or to register.

UNCA Knowledge Bowl
The UNCA Knowledge Bowl will be held on October 25 and November 1 in Karpen Hall. Area high schools may now sign up teams. Winning teams receive a cash prize and the opportunity to move on to national competition. To volunteer or for more information about registering a team, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Campuswide Power Outage
A campuswide power outage has been scheduled for November 28 by Facilities Management in order to finish work on the new electrical switch gear. The work is part of the ongoing upgrade to the campus electrical distribution system. It is essential that the work be completed before onset of very cold weather. The outage will begin early in the morning and should be completed by 2 p.m., if problems do not arise. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Phased Retirement Program for Faculty
The Phased Retirement Program is now conducting its annual enrollment eligibility period for any faculty members who qualify. There will be two question-and-answer information sessions held in 117 Phillips Hall. The first will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6,  and the second at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. All interested faculty are invited to attend. Please notify Diane Royer by October 3 if you plan to attend. Questions? Call Diane Royer at 251-6471 or e-mail droyer@unca.edu.

Kudos!
Kudos to Bunny Halton-Subkis, organizer of UNCA's annual Concerts on the Quad Series. The 2003 series was chosen as the "Best Outdoor Music Festival" in the recent Mountain Xpress readers' poll. The listing will run in the October 1 issue.

Leave Donations Needed
The shared leave committee is soliciting donations for Anthony Haney in Housekeeping. Remember, leave can only be donated from vacation leave accounts. Donations or questions? Call Lisa Honeycutt at 232-5114.

Required Teachers' Course Offered
Registration is now open for the fall session of Effective Teacher Training, a required course for teaching and substituting in some North Carolina public school systems, including Buncombe County and Asheville City public schools. The class, offered by Special Academic Programs, will meet in the Owen Conference Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays October 18-November 8. Cost is $60 plus textbook, which is available at the UNCA bookstore. For more information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Employment Opportunities
Click on the Human Resources job opportunities Web site for complete employment information. Questions? Call Joy Thurman at 251-6605.

Administrative Assistant II in Office of Sponsored Scholarships
Starting Salary: $31,500-$32,000
Closing Date: October 3

Library Technical Assistant II/Evening Circulation Supervisor in Ramsey Library
Starting Salary: $22,921-$24,036
Closing Date: October 6

Energy Tip
Insulate your air ducts. Heating experts estimate that 99% of all American houses with central furnances or air conditioners have leaky ducts. You can save up to 10% of your heating or cooling costs by eliminating those leaks. Seal all joints and seas with quality duct tape of mastic. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
Have your heating system checked before cold weather arrives. Make certain that the system is operating efficiently and that all vents, pipes, flues and chimneys are unclogged are tight. Have your stoves, fireplaces and water heaters checked as well. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through September 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Nature's Patchwork," fiber-art quilts by Kimberly Childs

On view October 1-31 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "The Eyelash Project," photographs by Leigh R. Svenson

On view through October 7 at the University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Annual Alumni Exhibition

On view through October 10 at Owen Hall Second Floor Gallery: "FO CO," photographs by B.A. candidate Jesse Gumucio-Kitt