Campus to close during the holidays   
After much consideration and staff discussion, ASU will close for two weeks during the holidays, giving employees time off to be with their family and friends. Following commencement on Dec. 19, the campus will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 5, 2004. Read more about the holiday break.

Faculty achievements
Dr. Larry Dale, Director of the Center for Economic Education, Patricia Toney-McLin, Accounting, Dr. Jerry Crawford and Dr. Gauri Guha, Economics and Decision Sciences, attended the International Meeting of the Allied Academics of Business recently. Bill Rowe, Art, has a solo exhibition at Schroeder Romero in New York City.  See more details and read about other faculty in Campus News.

Torchbearers commitments near $130,000
Last Wednesday, those who gave financially to the Torchbearers Campaign were treated with ice cream sundaes at the Fowler Center as a special "thank you." As of this past Friday, there were 456 who gave to ASU through Torchbearers. (A Torchbearer is a current or retired ASU faculty or staff member who donates to the ASU Foundation.) Approximately $130,000 has been committed this year for scholarships, departments or various colleges, Santa's Tribe, the Library, KASU, or the Museum. Great prizes were donated from area businesses and in all, 31 employees' names were drawn for prizes. See prizes for a complete list of employees who won.

Congratulations to newly wed Trustee
Florine Tousant Bingham of Forrest City, a member of the ASU Board of Trustees, recently married David Milligan. The university extends congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Florine Tousant Milligan on this happy occasion.

Lecture-Concert Committee seeks proposals
In continuation of a practice that has served the university community well in recent years, the Lecture~Concert Committee has once again agreed to set aside part of its budget to help support public programs with academic units, student organizations and staff groups.  The committee will accept proposals for these "pool" projects until Feb. 1, 2004.  See the pool project guidelines for more details and other requirements.  An eligible public program ‑‑ such as lecture, concert, play, or dance performance‑‑ may benefit from Lecture~Concert funds up to $1,000.

Turkey and trimmings for students
This Wednesday evening, ASU students will be served the annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Wigwam. As with tradition, ASU faculty and staff serve the students. There are two shifts to work, so please call Dawn Tucker TODAY at 3362 or email her at dtucker@exchange.astate.edu to sign up for a shift. Those who volunteer to work the first shift will be given a meal following their shift. For those who volunteer to work the second shift, they may come early for a meal prior to working. Family members are invited and the cost is a $5.62, including tax.
     After the students enjoy dinner, the SAB and Greek Life will host the 2003 Bonfire at 8:30 p.m. on the west side of Indian Stadium. The ASU Cheerleaders, Band, Indian Family and the A-Team will all perform. A party follows later at the Pavilion.

Time to order ASU calendars
Printing Services is taking orders for the 2004 ASU Desk Calendars. Please contact Terrie Rolland at 2072, or email dmaloch@exchange.astate.edu to reserve the number of calendars needed for your department. The calendars should be ready by the end of the year or early January.

Football game this Thursday at 6 p.m.
This Thursday, at 6 p.m. ASU plays host to Middle Tennessee State as the final home this season game in Indian Stadium. Coach Steve Roberts and the Indians are asking that everyone wears black to the game, creating a "blackout" for the game since it will be aired on TV (ESPN).

Vibraphonist Jon Metzger to perform with Jazz Band 
As a joint presentation with the Department of Music, jazz vibraphonist Jon Metzger will be in concert with ASU's Percussion Ensemble and the Tribe at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center. This is the fourth event of eight in the 2003-04 Lecture~Concert Series. It is free and open to the public. Metzger is internationally known as an outstanding musician.

Fall Break next week
Reminder . . . Classes will not meet during fall break and Thanksgiving holiday next week, Nov. 24-29.  Also, university offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.

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