The faculty and staff of the departments that will make up the College of Arts, Sciences and Business are invited to attend a reception for Dr. Mark A. Smith, a candidate for the position of vice provost and dean of arts, sciences and business, 3:45-4:45 p.m. today, (Monday, May 5) in the Turner Room of the Havener Center. Smith is a professor of chemistry and former dean for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston. His curriculum vitae is available on the chancellor’s website.