University News
Boyer model the focus of WCU-sponsored retreat
Western Carolina University, among the first institutions in the country to adopt the Boyer model across campus, invites educational personnel to learn more about implementing the new philosophy of scholarship on their campuses.
Warren re-elected chair of board of trustees
Asheville attorney Steve Warren was re-elected chair of the WCU board of trustees as the first action of the board’s opening meeting of the 2010-11 academic year.
Professor predicts vivid fall colors
Visitors to Western North Carolina's mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Gould Mathews, WCU’s fearless fall foliage forecaster.
WCU to sponsor Sept. 16-17 workshop for Native writers
Native American writers from the Southeast are invited to participate in the first-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering, to be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee.
Mountain Heritage Day to include beard and moustache contest, other fun competitions
Men who are tired of shaving will have a legitimate excuse not to during the month of September. They can just say they are getting ready for the beard and moustache contest at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day.
WCU groups sponsoring Sept. 11 amateur paddling race
WCU organizations are co-sponsoring the second annual Citizens Race, a competition for amateur paddlers, on a calm section of the Tuckaseigee River on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Theater opens with ‘Seven Deadly Sins’
The School of Stage and Screen starts its Mainstage season with infamous cads and adored scoundrels combined with the rarely staged masterwork “The Seven Deadly Sins.”
Native artist Shan Goshorn to exhibit Sept. 16-Oct. 24
Fostering Native pride and the “unlearning” of stereotypes is the focus of an upcoming exhibit by artist Shan Goshorn at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University.
Mountain rock band Cullowhee to play reunion concert Sept. 18 at WCU
The mountain rock band Cullowhee, named for the community where its sound was born, will reunite for a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Hoey Auditorium at Western Carolina University.
Wells to be installed for groundwater research and educational program
Drilling and installation of groundwater wells at three Western Carolina University sites for research and educational purposes will take place Tuesday, Aug. 31, to Thursday, Sept. 2.
Psychologist to deliver Indian health lecture Sept. 7
Eduardo Duran, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the legacy of historical trauma and Native American healing, will visit WCU to deliver the Biannual Public Lecture on Indian Health on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
WCU presents 2010-11 arts and culture series
A black string band, an all-male chorus, irreverent sketch comedy and an environmental writer with a question fill the bill for the 2010-11 Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series at Western Carolina University.
WCU to hold a suicide risk workshop
Assessing suicide risk is the topic of a daylong professional development workshop to be held Friday, Sept. 10, at Western Carolina University.
WCU offers ballroom dance lessons
Take the floor for ballroom dance lessons beginning in September at Western Carolina University.
Constitutional studies expert to speak Sept. 7
Robert A. Levy, a nationally known expert in the field of constitutional studies, will deliver a talk titled “How the Supreme Court has Amended the Constitution” Tuesday, Sept. 7, at WCU.
Professor honored for work on ‘Wesley’ movie
Arledge Armenaki, associate professor of cinematography, is recipient of a Telly Award for his work as director of photography on “Wesley,” a historical movie about a co-founder of the Methodist church.
Farm to School workshop to be held Sept. 11 in Whittier
Local elementary school teachers and practicing school dieticians, as well as students studying elementary education and dietetics, will have an opportunity to learn about the components of the Farm to School Project during a workshop set for Saturday, Sept. 11.
Valley Ballyhoo canceled by rain
Valley Ballyhoo, Western Carolina University’s annual welcome back celebration scheduled for 4-8 p.m Saturday, Aug. 21, on the lawn of A.K. Hinds University Center, is canceled because of inclement weather conditions. Check out wow.wcu.edu for an updated list of Week of Welcome activities at WCU.
University board of trustees to meet Sept. 3
The board of trustees of Western Carolina University will hold its quarterly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in the board room of H.F. Robinson Administration Building.
Chancellor delivers Opening Assembly address
Western Carolina University Chancellor John W. Bardo thanked faculty and staff for continuing to increase institutional quality despite the state’s budget crisis, and urged them not to allow lingering economic doldrums to derail their efforts to continue creating “a 21st-century university.”
WCU keeps top 10 spot in U.S. News rankings
WCU maintains its status as a leading public regional university in the South.
Registration deadline draws nears for Native women’s conference
Tuesday, Aug. 24, is the deadline for early registration for the fourth annual Conference for American Indian Women of Proud Nations. The Western Carolina University Cherokee Center is an event organizer.
Freshman Move-In Day to be Aug. 20
A wave of students will join the early arrivals settling into WCU’s newest residence hall on Friday, when most of the approximately 1,450 freshmen living on campus hit town.
G.I. Jobs magazine salutes WCU
WCU is named a top “military-friendly school” for second consecutive year.
‘Talent’ winner Neal E. Boyd to perform Aug. 28
Pop-opera performer and 2008 winner of television show “America’s Got Talent,” Neal E. Boyd will perform open the 2010-11 Galaxy of Stars Series with a Saturday, Aug. 28, performance at Western Carolina University.
Aug. 19 session set for Asheville programs
Prospective students can learn about the 100-plus courses WCU will offer in Asheville during the upcoming fall semester as the university holds an information session and registration Thursday, Aug. 19.
WCU On Location set for Sept. 13-15
Registration is now open for WCU On Location events to be held in Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte for prospective students and parents. CLICK HERE to register.
Tickets available for ‘Christmas Carol’ re-creation
Tickets are being sold at WCU for a December re-creation of a 1938 Campbell’s Playhouse radio adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” that starred the legendary Orson Welles.
Appalachian commission meets at WCU
Chancellor John W. Bardo welcomed the Appalachian Regional Commission and top public officials to campus for the announcement of a workforce training grant for community colleges.
Franklin to screen movie ‘Wesley’
The historical movie “Wesley” that WCU faculty and students helped make will be shown at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin on Friday, Aug. 13.
WCU issues sculpture contest call for artists
WCU is seeking applications for the 2010 Outdoor Sculpture Competition, in conjunction with the university’s celebration of five years of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Subscribe via RSS
