This is the seventh in the second series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by John Stevens, chief research officer, 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.

Ellen Holmes Pearson

Ellen Holmes Pearson
Ellen Pearson is one of UNCA's newest faculty members and is Assistant Professor of History. She recently received her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and before coming to UNCA she has taught at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and at Western Connecticut State University. Her scholarly interests are the influences of property law on our nation's early history.

Ellen is about to complete the manuscript for her first book titled "A Difference of Customs: Legal Scholars and the Construction of Identity in Early American." Other publications of Ellen's include book chapters on the legal rights of free people of color in antebellum New Orleans, and American legal scholars' interpretation of the common law. She has also given scholarly presentations at the Society for Historians of the Early Republic, the American Society for Legal History, and the New England American Studies Association.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 3
Undergraduate Research Program: UNCA Journal papers due for December graduates

Humanities 124: "Greek Philosophy," Dr. Melissa Burchard, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Renaissance Art," Dr. Michael Gillum, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts Series: Bluegrass performance by Lindsey, Jed and Rick, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Tea Time Talk with folklorist Elaine Eff of the Maryland Historical Trust, 3:30 p.m., Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC Lecture Series: "Achieving Balance: The Management of Our National Forests," Ruth Berner of USDA Forest Service, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

French Week: "How the French Got to be French with Help from the Italians and Spanish," Dr. William Kennedy of Cornell University, 4 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Women's Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, 5:30 p.m., Justice Center

"Excavations at Herod's Palace at Caesarea Marittima, Israel," Dr. Laurel Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center

"Wisdom in the Modern World," Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, U.S. National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism, 7:30 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Men's Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, 7:30 p.m., Justice Center

Tuesday, November 4
ADAPT Meeting, noon, Private Dining Room 300, Dining Hall

College Success Workshop: "Exam Preparation and Test-Taking," Ellen Perry, 12:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

French Week: "You Are What You Speak: Language, Ethnicity and Labels in Francophone Louisiana," Dr. Thomas Klingler of Tulane University, 1:45 p.m., 038 Karpen Hall

Volleyball vs. High Point, 7 p.m., Justice Center

Wednesday, November 5
Flu Shot Clinic, 8-9 a.m., Weizenblatt Health Services

French Week: "The Linguistic Mosaic of French Louisiana: An Overview," Dr. Thomas Klingler, 10 a.m., 231 Carmichael Hall

French Week: The French Table -- Practicing speaking French, noon, Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Hippocrates Forum: Presentation by Larry Keith of UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, noon, Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Native American Heritage Month: "Highlights of 'Unto These Hills:' The History of Tsali," 2 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Men's Soccer vs. High Point, 3 p.m., Greenwood Field

French Week: Second annual French Declaration Contest, 4:20 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Analyzing Violence and Terror Lecture Series: "Responses to Terrorism and Civil Rights," Dr. Carmela Upright of Furman University, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $5

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

Thursday, November 6
French Week: "The History of the Fontevrault Abbey," senior Miriam Barlowe, 12:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"Your Toolbox for Successful Living: Health Care Decisions," panel discussion with area experts, 6 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Window on the Arts Series:  Performance by singer-songwriter Keturah Orr, 12:15 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Backcountry Cooking Workshop, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Private Dining Room, Dining Hall

Men's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. Mars Hill, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $6

Women's Voices in War Zones, prize-winning essays read by UNCA faculty and staff, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

UNCA Percussion Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (free to students with I.D.)

Friday, November 7
Humanities 324: "Freud, the European Crisis of Consciousness and World War I," Dr. Ed Katz, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Late 20th Century Styles in Music, Visual Arts," Dr. Brian Butler and Seamus McNerney, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

French Week: "French Views of America," round table discussion with French students, noon, Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"Small Business Opportunities with UNCA: Workshop for Small Contractors and Construction Suppliers," 5-7 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Volleyball vs. Winthrop, 7 p.m., Justice Center

Benefit concert for Elsa O'Farrell, 7:30 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5

Screening of "The Hulk," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Saturday, November 8
Women's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. Mars Hill, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Screening of "The Hulk," 9 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Sunday, November 9
UNCA Concert Band and String Ensembles, 3 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (free to students with I.D.) 

Monday, November 10
Humanities 124: "Rome I," Dr. Lora Holland, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "The Protestant Reformation," Dr. Lothar Dohse, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Art Exhibition Opening Reception: "Excavating the Present," ceramics by B.F.A. candidate Holly Frisbee, 5-7 p.m., University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall

COMING UP

Fall Open House Set for November 15
The Admissions Office will host an open house for high school students and transfer students and their families from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 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 for the Open House. Registration will be accepted by phone by calling the Admissions Office at 251-6481 or online.

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

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

Energy Tip
If you use ceiling fans, run them in the up (clockwise) position during the winter months. This will help distribute warm air that has collected below the ceiling. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
Check the wattage of all light bulbs in lighting fixtures to make sure they are the correct wattage for the size of the fixture. Replace bulbs that have higher wattage than recommended. Make sure bulbs are screwed in securely -- loose bulbs may overheat. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through November 7 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: "Renewal," photographs by B.F.A. candidate Rebekah Pelletier

On view through November 26 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Weaving the Story: Maya Women in Chiapas," mixed media by B.A. candidate Andrea Quillian

On view through December 5 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design: (Folk) A.R.T. IS, work by self-taught artists from the collection of Scott Blackwell and the Immaculate Baking Company