Binding equipment donated to Journalism and Printing: The Muller Martini Corp. of Hauppage, N.Y., has donated a piece of state-of-the-art commercial binding equipment to the Department of Journalism and Printing.  Bob Stock, a member of the ASU Printing Advisory Board, arranged for the donation and installation of the Muller Martini Model 1550 Presto Saddle Collator, Stitcher and Trimmer, which is valued at $150,000.  The company offers a full range of post press finishing systems, as well as variable size web offset presses for commercial printers, binderies and newspapers.  The gift will enhance the printing department's productivity and printing students' education.

Ladies Night Out: The Ladies Night Out Women's Health Seminar is set for 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 5, in the Convocation Center.  Seating is limited, and reservations are required for the free dinner and seminar.  Issues to be discussed are menopause, osteoporosis, breast cancer patient options, and cosmetic surgery.  Following their presentations, physicians Charles L. Barker, Kevin D. Ganong, K. Bruce Jones, and Connie Hiers will answer questions from the audience.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 29.  For details, call Regional Medical Center Marketing Department at 972-7012.

Faculty Achievements:  Congratulations to faculty members who have distinguished themselves and their departments for outstanding professional achievements. Information for Campus News may be submitted to asunews@omaha.astate.edu.

• Roger Richey, Annette Stacy, Dr. Thomas Kippenbrock and Karen Tester, Nursing, authored an abstract that recently was selected for presentation at the upcoming Arkansas Nurses Association convention in Hot Springs. The abstract, "The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Providing Health Care for Arkansas Underserved Communities" is scheduled for viewing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, in the Plaza Lobby of the Hot Springs Convention Center.
• Dr. Cyndy Hendershot, English, will present her paper, "Masculinity and Images of Transformation in 1950s Science-Fiction Films" to the Society for Science and Literature on Friday, Oct. 8, in Norman, Okla.
• Dr. Ross Marlay, Political Science, recently delivered a paper entitled "Ngo Dinh Diem: Vietnamese Nationalist or American Puppet?" at the Western Asian Studies Conference in Boise, Idaho.

ASU-TV cable programming to begin Monday, Sept. 27: ASU-TV will begin another season of programming on cable, Monday at 4:30 p.m.  The debut fall semester cablecast is Jonesboro P.M., a 30-minute news, weather and sports program which can be viewed on the Jonesboro cable system channel 63 each afternoon, Monday through Thursday (except for next week, when programming will be offered Monday and Tuesday only).  Students in advanced TV practices are crew members for the show, while students in broadcast news II will serve as on-air anchors.  ASU-TV is developing a 24-hour programming schedule and will gradually increase its program offerings as the school year continues.

Lecture-Concert Series:  The 1999-2000 season of Arkansas State University's Lecture-Concert Series features an exciting roster of eight outstanding programs, according to Dr. David Levenbach, chair of the university's Lecture-Concert Committee.  The opening presentation, a lecture by internationally recognized artist Vito Acconci, will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall.  The appearance also is supported by the Visiting Artist Series of the Department of Art. The Lecture-Concert Committee — composed of members of the student body, faculty, and staff — took considerable time and care to put together a series that represents a variety of intellectual and artistic interests. Programs in the series will start at 8 p.m., except for the first program which begins at 7:30 p.m.  Admission is free.

This week:

• See the Calendar for a more in-depth listing of upcoming university events.

• Volleyball: ASU vs. Florida International, noon, Convocation Center.
• Step aerobics, 5:15-6:15 p.m., M & W, Keith Johnson instructor, HPER complex.  Faculty, staff and students welcome.

• ASU Honors Association Book and Bake Sale fundraiser, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wilson Hall lobby, through Sept. 28
• Graduate School Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reng Center, free.  Call for details, 972-3025.
• Farewell reception to Dave Sagaser, associate director of residence life, 2-4 p.m., Residence Life Office.
• ASU Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., free, The Forum.  Call 972-2094 for more information.

• Beth Wood Coffeehouse & Concert, 6 p.m., Reng Center, free.   Call Campus Programs for information, 972-2055.

• Deadline to register for Women's Health and Aging Seminar.  Call Regional Medical Center, Marketing, 972-7012.
• Imani Concert, 7 p.m., Reng Center Ballroom, free. Details, call Campus Programs, 972-2055.

• Faculty-Staff Choir rehearsal, 12:30 p.m., Fine Arts, Room 120. Everyone is welcome to participate.

• ASU Board of Trustees to meet at ASU-Mountain Home, 10 a.m.
• Faculty Senate Meeting, 3 p.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom.

• Legislative Day at ASU, 1 p.m., Reng Center.
• Football: ASU vs. Sam Houston State, 6 p.m., Indian Stadium.

Continuing
exhibits

• ASU Museum:  Museum is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, 1-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun., admission free.

"Historic Prints from the A. G. Edwards & Sons Corporate Art Collection," through Dec. 12. 
• Printmakers Gallery:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

"Face to Face."  Prints showing a variety of confrontations that might occur when two individuals react to each other, through Oct. 22.
• Art Exhibit: Thad Flenniken, painter, Mixed Media, Fine Arts Center Gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,  through Oct.1.