This is the eighth 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.

Dr. Scott Walters

Scott E. Walters
Scott Walters, Assistant Professor in the Drama Department, is Program Director of UNCA's Arts and Ideas. Scott came to UNCA five years ago having received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York. His intense interest in the theater began during his high schools days when he and several of his friends established and organized their own theater group in his hometown, and produced several community plays. 

Dr. Walters has prepared for McGraw-Hill helpful publications, including instructor's manuals for Edwin Wilson's 8th Edition of "The Theater Experience" and is completing a second one for the "Theatre: The Lively Arts." Another useful publication is "The Theatergoer's Guide." A book, titled "Introduction to Play Analysis," co-authored with Calvin Pritner, is scheduled for publication within the year. Recent scholarly national conference presentations have been the result of his exploring the teaching of drama in prisons. The title of these are "Heroes Behind Bars: Turning Prison into the Hero's Welcome" and "Taking the Hero's Journey in Prison." In addition, Dr. Walters' is devoting a great deal of his research time to the areas of inquiry-based learning and the use of discussion in teaching.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

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

Appalachian Heritage Week: Biscuits and Bluegrass, noon, Lipinsky Hall Breezeway

Window on the Arts Series: Old-time performance by Lola and the Treblemakers, 12:15-1 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Philosophy Colloquium: "Theatre, Transcendence and Praxis: Dennis Guenoun's (Political) Assembly as Event," Dr. Duane David, 2:20-3:10 p.m., 238 Carmichael Hall

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

World Affairs Council Lecture Series: "The Buildup of Nuclear Weapons," Dr. Arjun Makhijani, 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center, $5 (free to students with I.D.)

Tuesday, November 11
Native American Heritage Month: Drumming and dance demonstration, noon-1:30 p.m., Quad

College Success Workshop: "Stress Management," 12:30-1:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting, 2 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Faculty Forum: "Roads to Nowhere: Nomadic Understanding of Place, Space and Ethnicity," Dr. John Wood, 4:30-5:45 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Volleyball vs. N.C. A&T, 6 p.m., Justice Center

Appalachian Heritage Week: Clogging performance by the Bulldog Stompers, 7 p.m., Dining Hall

Wednesday, November 12
Board of Trustees Meeting, 9:15 a.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Flu Shot Clinic, noon-2 p.m., Dining Hall Lobby, $10

Appalachian Heritage Week: Apple Festival featuring the music of the Steep Canyon Rangers, noon-2 p.m., Governor's Hall Breezeway

"Images and Stories: Coming of Age in the Gullah Coast," Dr. Althea Natalga Sumpter of Georgia Institute of Technology, 7 p.m., Owen Conference Center

UNCA Outdoors: Leave No Trace Clinic, 7 p.m., 108 Health & Fitness Center

Men's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $6

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

Thursday, November 13
Appalachian Heritage Week: Appalachian Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Dining Hall, $4.50 or included in meal plan

Window on the Arts Series: Performance by singer-songwriter Julia Cunningham, 12:15-1 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

Faculty Senate Meeting, 3:15 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Friday, November 14
"Making the Leap from Studio to Public Art: A Workshop by Artists for Artists," 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $10 professional artists or $5 students. Call 890-2050 to register.

Humanities 324: "Citizenship and the State: The Interwar Years," Dr. Jeff Konz, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Ecology, Environment and Human Health," Dr. Dee Eggers, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Appalachian Heritage Week: Appalachian crafts, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dining Hall

"Everybody Can-Can: Dance Program Benefit Performance," 7:30 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 or three cans of food

Saturday, November 15
Open House, 8:30 a.m., Health & Fitness Center

Sigma Nu 5K Charity Run to benefit the American Red Cross, 9 a.m., Justice Center, $15. Questions? Call 236-0743.

Women's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. Carson-Newman, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Screening and discussion of "Shalom Y'All," 7:30 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Sunday, November 16
Asheville Playback Theatre performs, 2:30 p.m., Reuter Center, $10 general admission and $5 students/faculty/staff/seniors

University Singers and University String Quartet in concert, 3 p.m., Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., donations accepted at the door

Writers at Home: Readings by local authors Gilbert Allen and Valerie Ann Leff, 3 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St.

Screening and discussion of "North 49," 7 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Monday, November 17
"Producing the Documentary," filmmaker Richard Breyer, 10-11 a.m., 012 Karpen Hall

Humanities 124: "Rome II," Dr. Brian Hook, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Northern Renaissance, Skepticism and 'Othello,' " Dr. Michael Gillum and Ann Dunn, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

"Documentary as Social and Political Text," filmmaker Richard Breyer, noon-1 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Window on the Arts Series: Bluegrass performance by Ben Saylor, 12:15-1 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse

CSAC Meeting, 2 p.m., 242 Dining Hall

Philosophy Colloquium: "Dewey's Legal Pragmatism: A Response to Posner," Dr. Brian Butler, 2:20-3:10 p.m., 238 Carmichael Hall

COMING UP

TheatreUNCA Presents "The Music Lesson" November 19-23
TheatreUNCA will stage "The Music Lesson" November 19-23 at Carol Belk Theatre. Curtain is 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Intended for family audiences, this emotionally charged play explores the healing power of music, even when confronted with the horrors of war. Tickets for all performances are $10 general admission, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Tickets may be ordered by phone by calling 232-2291 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Tickets are also available at the box office 90 minutes before curtain and online. Questions? Call the Drama Department at 251-6610.

Sones de Mexico to Perform November 21
The critically acclaimed Sones de Mexico Ensemble will perform a concert of their rich and lively traditional Mexican music at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Lipinsky Auditorium.  Tickets for the Sones de Mexico concert are on sale now and are $18 general admission, $16 faculty/staff and $6 students. Call 232-5000 to order your tickets by phone or stop by 242 Dining Hall to pick up tickets. Questions? Call Student Activities Office at 232-5000 or visit the Web site.

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

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.

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

Energy Tip
When adjusting the thermostat by hand, remember that the house will not warm up or cool down any faster if you move the thermostat past the desired temperature. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
Chimney fires are common. Before using your fireplace or woodstove this winter, have your flues properly cleaned. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through November 22 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: "Excavating the Present," ceramic installation by B.F.A. candidate Holly Frisbee

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