The holidays are here

‘Hamlet’ performed, taught by classically trained actors
Finance Division training to be held Nov. 29-30
Take steps to a healthier lifestyle
Henderson Lecture to feature ‘Everything Is Miscellaneous’
‘Mini-Medical School’ set for Nov. 17
Blood donors needed
Indian elder to visit campus Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Behavioral weight control program seeks participants

The holidays are here

The following is a sampling of the annual traditions that are scheduled to take place on campus in the next few weeks:

 One popular way to get into the holiday spirit is to take a stroll through the Carolina Inn’s Twelve Days of Christmas displays, Dec. 3 through Jan. 6, 2007.

The Community Open House on Dec. 3 is an opportunity to see the inn’s decorations, its Twelve Days of Christmas displays and the Gingerbread Village. There are Maple View Farms eggnog, chocolate milk, fresh-baked cookies and performances by hand-bell ringers throughout the afternoon. It is held from 1 to 5 p.m.

Unique this year is that the newest Twelve Days installation is a work-in-progress. Called “My True Love Gave to Me,” it will be a sand sculpture crafted in the horseshoe driveway entrance on Pittsboro Street that represents all 12 verses in the song. Work begins Dec. 1 and should be completed during the open house on Dec. 3. For more information on the Twelve Days celebration, refer to www.carolinainn.com.

 A sure sign that the holiday season has arrived is the first showing of “Star of Bethlehem” at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center — this year on Nov. 18.

The longest-running planetarium show in the world was upgraded in 2002 with special effects and additional research, but it is still narrated by former WRAL-TV anchor Charlie Gaddy.

Refer to the planetarium web site for times and dates (www.moreheadplanetarium.org).

 Another campus fixture is the UNC Hospitals’ holiday bazaar, scheduled for Nov. 29 in the lobby of the N.C. Children’s Hospital,
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sponsored by the hospital medical auxiliary, all proceeds benefit the children’s hospital through the bake sale and items such as children’s clothes and books and crafts.

 New this year to let us express our inner Zen is a haiku contest with winter theme, hosted by the Bull’s Head Bookshop. Deadline for entries is Nov. 20, and there is a blue box near the Bull’s Head counter in which to place submissions. Yes, there are prizes. To find out more, e-mail BullsHead@store.unc.edu.

 You know the holidays are here when the Grinch steals Christmas — twice. The Bull’s Head Bookshop hosts its annual dramatic reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” by Dr. Seuss, on Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.

For the uninitiated in this rite of the season, the story is read each year in English by Tom Stumpf, associate professor of English, and in Latin by George Morgan, textbook buyer for Student Stores.

In addition, winners of the haiku contest will be anounced and their entries read during this event that is as popular for adults as it is children.

 And finally, join Friends of the Library on Dec. 7 for a Carolina winter tradition. Brian Sturm, assistant professor of information and library science, and student Megan Hendershot return with storytelling in words and music to celebrate the coldest season of the year. Winter Stories begins at 5 p.m. with a reception in Wilson Library’s lobby. The program follows at 5:30 p.m. in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room. For more information, call Liza Terll (962-4207) or e-mail liza_terll@unc.edu.

‘Hamlet’ performed, taught by classically trained actors

One of the world’s oldest internationally touring Shakespeare troupes, Actors from the London Stage, performs “Hamlet” through Nov. 19.

The five-member troupe also is teaching classes at Durham Academy and Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham during its UNC residency, presented by Carolina Performing Arts.

The group will perform “Hamlet” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; 8 p.m. Nov. 17; and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. The shows will be in the Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art.

Tickets, $18 each, are available online at www.carolinaperformingarts.org; by calling 843-3333; or from the Memorial Hall Box Office. For more information, visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org.

Finance Division training to be held Nov. 29-30

Financial personnel will have an opportunity to learn more about the campus finance departments at the Finance Division training program, Nov. 29 – 30, at the Kenan Conference Center. Registration will be limited to those who were unable to enroll in the same session in April.

For more details about this program or to register, visit www.unc.edu/finance/fs/FinDivTrain/2006FallFinTrain/divtrain.htm. The registration deadline is Nov. 21.

Take steps to a healthier lifestyle

A new Campus Recreation program, Walk for Wellness, held its inaugural event Nov. 10. Sponsored by TIAA-CREF, walks will be held throughout the week and will begin from four main areas on campus: Fetzer/Woollen Gym, the Kenan-Flagler Business School, Health Affairs and McCorkle Place.

Walk for Wellness is a free program available to all UNC employees. All walking paces and levels are welcome.

For more information and to see campus walking maps and routes, refer to: www.campusrec.unc.edu/heels.html#walk or e-mail Lauren Magili (lmangili@email.unc.edu).

Henderson Lecture to feature
‘Everything Is Miscellaneous’

David Weinberger will present “Everything is Miscellaneous” at the School of Information and Library Science’s Henderson Lecture at
2 p.m., Dec. 7 in Murphey Hall’s Auditorium.

Technologist Weinberger will discuss the digital revolution and how restrictions of physicality have been eliminated. He is a co-author of the bestselling book, “The Cluetrain Manifesto,” a commentator on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and “Here and Now” and is a columnist for “KMWorld” and “Darwin Magazine.”

The Lucile Kelling Henderson Lecture Series was established in 1990 to honor the memory of Lucile K. Henderson, SILS faculty member and dean. The lecture is free and open to the public; a reception will follow.

‘Mini-Medical School’ set for Nov. 17

John T. Benjamin will discuss “Immunizations in Children and Adolescents” at noon on Nov. 17 at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. Joining Benjamin will be Wally Brown and Maureen Furlong. The presentation is part of Kohl’s Mini-Medical School, a free program of the N.C. Children’s Hospital and UNC Health Care’s Living Plus program. A free lunch is provided and space is limited. R.SV.P. by calling 966-5500.

The talk will include a brief review of the effect immunizations have had on children’s health over the years, a pictorial review and brief video of a few of the illnesses now prevented by immunizations, and a brief summary of the most recent immunizations added to the schedule and the reasons for them. There will be time for questions and for input from the audience. Questions may be e-mailed in advance to Crystal Hinson Miller (hinsonmiller@med.unc.edu).

Blood donors needed

The local supply of blood is in short supply, with less than a day and a half’s supply of O and B on hand, and all types of blood are needed. The following are among the opportunities to donate on campus in the next few weeks:

 Nov. 29 — Granville Towers, East Tower Study Lounge, 1:30 – 6 p.m.;

 Nov. 30 — School of Nursing, ground floor, Carrington Hall, 1 – 5:30 p.m.;

 Dec. 1 — Facilities Services, 100A Horney Building, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and

 Dec. 19 — UNC Winter Blood Drive, Woollen Gym,  7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Web-based appointments to donate can be made. Refer to www.unc.givesblood.org.

Indian elder to visit campus Nov. 29-Dec. 1

November is American Indian Heritage Month, and LeAnne Howe will be this year’s elder-in-residence at Carolina. The playwright, author, scholar and screenwriter will participate in discussions, present public and classroom lectures, share readings and present films.

There also will be films shown as part of the month’s events, including “Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy,” on Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m. in 209 of Manning Hall. This film features two UNC faculty, Brett Riggs and Theda Purdue.

Refer to www.unc.edu/diversity/culturecommunity/aiheritage.html for a complete list of events.