This is the 16th 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. Dolly Jenkins-Mullen

Dolly Jenkins-Mullen
Dolly Jenkins-Mullen is Associate Professor in the Political Science Department. Dolly developed a social and political sensitivity for the African Americans and the poor during her Baltimore high school days. She has spent three years abroad in Nigeria (Ahmadu Bello University) and Malawi (Chancellor College and University of Malawi) learning first hand about local communities and developing programs to impact societies. The United Nations Development Fund and the Malawi Social Action Fund have supported her scholarly investigations. She has been a consultant for Africare, Secretary General of Malawi, and the U. S. State Department in Malawi. Dr. Jenkins-Mullen has presented her scholarship at the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (Richmond), African Film History Conference (Capetown, South Africa), and Black Women in the Academy Conference (Washington, DC). Dolly is very active in the local community and recently was appointed to the Asheville City School Board of Education. She was President of the Board of Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice from 2000 to 2002. Dolly's drive is to make a difference through policy change from scholarly investigations and being socially active in the community.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, February 23
NEMAC Announcement, 10:30 a.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Humanities 124: "Ancient Science and Math," Drs. Lora Holland and David Steele, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Late Medieval Art and Music," Connie Schrader, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Retirement reception for Margo Davis, 3-4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Great Decisions Lecture Series: "How Can Citizens Become More Involved in Foreign Policy Matters?" Dr. George Peery of Mars Hill College, 7:30 p.m., Reuter Center, $5 (free to students with I.D.)

Tuesday, February 24
Summer Employment Fair, 1-3 p.m., Karpen and Lipinsky Hall Lobbies

"Wouldn't You Rather be in Hawaii?" Staff Party, 2-3 p.m., Ramsey Library Glasshouse. Sponsored by CSAC.

"Gaza: Searching the Remains," UNCA alumnus Jeremie Smith, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Wednesday, February 25
Wellness Workshop: "An Introduction to Meditation," Bill Walz, 12:15 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

Interdenominational Ash Wednesday Service, 4 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. Sponsored by Cooperative Campus Ministries.

Business Dress Seminar, 5-6:30 p.m., Private Dining Room, Dining Hall

Auditions for "The Frankenstein Project," 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre. Question? Call Dr. Scott Walters at 251-6650.

Thursday, February 26
Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: Electronic Journals, Jim Kuhlman and Bryan Sinclair, 2-3 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: Electronic Reserves, Leith Tate, 3-4 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

"Conflict in the Congo in Historical Perspective," Dr. Guy Martin, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"How I Teach" Series: Arts and Humanities, 4:30-6 p.m., Dr. Rick Chess, 4:30-6 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Wellness Workshop: "An Introduction to Meditation," Bill Walz, 6 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

Reading and book signing by playwright Brian Silberman, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Friday, February 27
Humanities 414: "Black Protest Thought in America," Dr. Sarah Judson, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Tennis vs. High Point, 1:30 p.m., Tennis Courts

Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: Electronic Journals, Jim Kuhlman and Bryan Sinclair, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: Electronic Reserves, Leith Tate, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

"The Art of Tarleton Blackwell" closing reception and gallery talk, 5:30-8 p.m., Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library

Auditions for "The Frankenstein Project," 7 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre. Question? Call Dr. Scott Walters at 251-6650.

Saturday, February 28
N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program Screening for Region 8 Finalists, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Karpen Hall

Tennis vs. N.C. A&T, 2 p.m., Tennis Courts

Women's basketball vs. Coastal Carolina, 2 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Call-back Auditions for "The Frankenstein Project," 4 p.m., Carol Belk Theatre. Question? Call Dr. Scott Walters at 251-6650.

Sunday, February 29
Black History Month Event: Gospel Music Festival, 3 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Monday, March 1
Undergraduate Research: Journal papers due for spring graduates

Humanities 124: "Bronze Age Greece and the Mediterranean World," Dr. Sophie Mills, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Medieval Asia and Imperial China," Dr. Grant Hardy, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: "What's New with Google?" Bryan Sinclair, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

"Racism without Racists: Killing Me Softly with Color Blindness," Eduardo Bonilla-Silva of Texas A&M University, 4 p.m., Owen Conference Center

"Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC" lecture series: "Environmental Lessons from Ecusta," Forrest Westall of the N.C. Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

COMING UP

Women’s History Month
UNCA will celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March with 11 diverse cultural programs. Among the highlights will be a keynote address, a brown bag lunch lecture series and the third annual "F-Word Film Festival," featuring six feminist films. A complete schedule is available online.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Science Program in England
UNCA will conduct a summer comparative science education program in England from June 30-July 27, 2004. The program is held in cooperation with the University of Bath Department of Education. Anyone who is or has been involved with K-12 science education is eligible. The $2,500 fee covers tuition, ground transportation and private housing on the University of Bath campus. Registration will remain open until the course is filled, but participants are encouraged to register prior to March 15, 2004. For more information or to enroll, contact Dr. Gary Miller at 232-5184.

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

Office Assistant IV in Political Science
Starting salary: $19,626-$24,000
Closing date: February 27 or until filled

Administrative Assistant I in the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
Starting salary: $21,219-$24,036
Closing date: March 3

University Residence Administrator I in Housing & Residence Life
Starting salary: $22,037-$23,108
Closing date: March 3

Director of Athletics
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: Open until filled
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Bill Carr, Carr Sports Associates, at 352/275-7115.

Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,065-$19,118
Closing date: Open until filled

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through February 27 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "The Art of Tarleton Blackwell," 13-piece installation by renowned artist Tarleton Blackwell

On view through March 4 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Printmaking Invitational

On view through March 13 at Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville: UNCA, ASU and WCU Faculty and Student Craft Show