University News
Balaton Chamber Brass to present Feb. 14 concert
The Balaton Chamber Brass, an instrumental duo comprised of the husband-and-wife team of Dan and Amy Cherry, will present a free concert Tuesday, Feb. 14, at WCU.
WCU invites prospective students, their families to Feb. 18 Open House
WCU will open its doors to prospective Catamounts and their families as the university holds Open House on Saturday, Feb. 18.
School of Nursing to host March 10 education fair
Prospective nursing students can find out about career opportunities in the field as Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing hosts an education fair Saturday, March 10, on the Enka campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
WCU faces off with ASU in ‘Battle of the Plug’ conservation contest
The WCU community has not only signed on to participate in a three-week national energy conservation competition but also raised the stakes by entering an individual challenge with Appalachian State University.
‘Catamounts Unite Tour’ to kick off
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Head Football Coach Mark Speir will travel around the region meeting with the Catamount Nation in a series of receptions.
Professor’s book about professional development in technology published
A book by Sarah T. Meltzer, assistant professor of secondary education at Western Carolina University has been published by Eye on Education.
Professor named associate editor of national journal
Jeff Lawson is serving as an associate editor of The American Mathematical Monthly.
African American Heritage Festival continues
The Department of Intercultural Affairs will host an African American Heritage Festival in honor of Black History Month in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center from Monday, Feb. 6, through Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Haywood Board of Realtors presents gift to WCU College of Business
The Haywood County Board of Realtors recently presented a $1,000 gift to WCU’s College of Business in recognition of the support the college’s students and faculty have provided for the board and for Haywood’s economic development initiatives.
Students sixth nationally for NCUR
WCU once again ranks among the nation’s leaders in the number of student projects accepted for presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
WCU anthropology and sociology brownbag gatherings resume
Topics include archaeological collaboration, public radio in the commercial era and a research symposium.
Rash’s ‘Serena’ headed to big screen
Filming is expected to begin soon for the motion picture adaptation of the bestselling novel penned by Ron Rash, WCU’s Parris Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Culture.
Artist-in-residence Andrea Dezsö to speak Feb. 9
Visual artist Andrea Dezsö will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Room 130 of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University.
All-District Band coming to campus Feb. 10-11
WCU’s School of Music and Director of Bands John West will host the 2012 western regional All-District Band on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.
SGA State of the University Address to be broadcast live
Members of WCU's Student Government Association will present the first SGA State of the University Address in a live broadcast on WCU’s student-run television station, TV 62, from 8 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
‘La Pasion Flamenca’ to hit WCU on Feb. 13
The Arts and Cultural Events Series at Western Carolina University will present “La Pasion Flamenca” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Football announces 2012 schedule
Five home games, including a season-opener against Mars Hill, and a visit to defending national champion Alabama are on the fall agenda for the football Catamounts.
Registration to open March 1 for Rocket to Creativity camp
Participants in the 10th annual Rocket to Creativity summer day camp at WCU in June will have the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from creating historical documentaries to designing costumes for science fiction films.
Former N.C. Supreme Court Justice to discuss NCAA issues Feb. 20
WCU's Public Policy Institute will host Robert Orr, former North Carolina Supreme Court justice, for a discussion titled “Should NCAA Athletes Get Paid?” on Monday, Feb. 20.
WCU releases fall graduation, dean’s lists
WCU has announced its graduation and dean’s lists for fall semester 2011.
MBA information sessions to be held in Asheville
WCU’s master’s degree program in business administration will hold information sessions for prospective students in Asheville during February and March.
Series to feature Chompin’ at the Bit String Band
The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series will continue at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, with a concert featuring the Chompin’ at the Bit String Band of Asheville.
Region’s students to compete at Science Fair
Students from across Western North Carolina will participate in the 2012 Western Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Wednesday, Feb. 8.
‘Music Is’ to be revived at WCU
The George Abbott play that features the music of Richard Adler will be resurrected for the first time since its 1976 Broadway closing when it is presented Saturday and Sunday.
WCU will host ‘The Vagina Monologues’ on Feb. 10-11
Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will host “The Vagina Monologues” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, in the A.K. Hinds University Center Grandroom.
New flagship building nears completion
The four-story, 160,000 square-foot Health and Human Sciences Building on WCU’s west campus will bring under one roof more than 1,000 students, faculty and staff.
WCU track to be closed through Thursday
The track at WCU's Catamount Athletics Complex will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25 and 26.
WCU vying for ‘student section’ honor
“Hunter’s Hooligans,” along with the pep band, cheerleaders and dance team, create one of the Southern Conference’s best basketball environments at WCU’s Ramsey Center.
Poetry Revival coming to campus Wednesday
The Poetry Revival, a spoken-word theater experience, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in WCU's Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Service Learning Fair to be held Tuesday
More than 40 community groups will participate in the Service Learning Fair to be held in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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