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WCU’s Hunter Library shares tribal culture award with two Cherokee organizations
"Hands of Our Elders" series earns recognition for Hunter, Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Inc.
Summer concert series turning jazzy
The Big Nasty Jazz Band, an Asheville ensemble that brings back the music of the ’20s and ’30s, will be featured in a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday on WCU’s Central Plaza.
University of Alabama’s Lowell Davis to lead student success programs
Lowell Kent Davis, assistant dean of students and assistant to the vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Alabama, has been appointed assistant vice chancellor for student success at Western Carolina University.
WCU baseball player earns All-America honors
Catamount baseball's Tyler White, 2013 Southern Conference Player of the Year, has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division I All-America team.
Brenton service to be held Thursday
Members of the university community will gather to celebrate the life of Angela Laird Brenton, WCU’s late provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs who passed away May 8.
Reception set for Thursday at Fine Art Museum
A trio of widely diverse exhibits opened in late May at the Fine Art Museum on the campus of WCU, and a June 20 reception will celebrate one that showcases the talents of faculty members leading a summer arts program.
Graduation, dean’s lists announced for spring
WCU has announced its graduation and dean’s lists for spring semester 2013.
Aqua fitness class to be held June 18-Aug. 1
A course in aqua fitness will be offered beginning Tuesday, June 18, and continuing through Thursday, Aug. 1, by WCU’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Events students, faculty and staff helped plan win international awards
For the second time in less than a year, events that faculty, staff and students helped plan, publicize and produce as part of Western Carolina University’s partnership with the town of Dillsboro have won awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
Asheville band to perform Thursday for summer concert series
WCU’s free Summer Concert Series will continue as the electronic pop band STEREOSPREAD presents multiple musical genres on the Central Plaza stage at 7 p.m.
SGA president Ryan Hermance joins WCU trustees
Ryan Hermance, president of the Student Government Association at WCU, took the oath of office Friday, June 7, as the newest member of the university’s Board of Trustees, which also said goodbye to two departing members.
Asian trip includes agreements, honorary doctorate
A WCU delegation’s recent trip to Asia included the signing of exchange agreements with two universities in China and the presentation of an honorary doctorate to WCU Chancellor David O. Belcher by a South Korean university.
Catamount Club looks to reach goals for fiscal year
The university’s athletics fundraising arm is reaching out to its membership to renew for the coming year and is encouraging new members to invest in student-athlete excellence.
Art students receive awards to study with potter
Two art students are recipients of WCU Friends of the Arts Dean’s Scholarship Awards to enable them to study with renowned potter Jeff Oestriech this summer.
Duo helps network earn sports Emmy
WCU alumnus Jarrett Frazier and his mentor, former communication faculty member Gabe Nucci, were part of NBC’s production team during the London Olympics last summer.
WCU community supports Habitat’s return to county
Western Carolina University students, staff and faculty joined the effort this spring to help restore Habitat for Humanity International operations in Jackson County.
WCU contingent assists Sandy victims during May leadership course
Students helped turn hurricane-damaged houses in New York back into homes, but the difference that meant the most to them was found in the homeowners themselves.
Kephart program planned at WCU museum
Two scholars from the university and a local historian will present recent discoveries and observations relating to legendary Western North Carolina figure Horace Kephart.
Graduate students meet with state legislators
Two WCU graduate students recently had an opportunity to discuss their research with North Carolina legislators in Raleigh.
Free summer concerts start Thursday with Floating Action
The Black Mountain band Floating Action will reveal its blend of multiple styles of music including folk, blues and indie rock during a 7 p.m. performance on the Central Plaza.
Belly dancing workshop to be held June 5
WCU’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will offer a free belly dancing workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.
Fenton named dean of WCU’s Graduate School
Mimi Fenton, who has been serving as interim dean of WCU’s Graduate School and Research since July 2012, has been selected to become the academic unit’s permanent leader.
Retired faculty and staff group meets June 25
An organization for retired WCU faculty and staff members who want to stay in touch with each other and the university will host its inaugural event, a Dutch treat luncheon on campus, on Tuesday, June 25.
National champs to teach at WCU’s Dulcimer U Summer Week
Five dulcimer players who have earned the title of “national champion” will be on the instructional staff for Dulcimer U Summer Week, WCU’s annual musical confab set for July 14-19.
Brown named director of WCU’s Fine Art Museum
David J. Brown of Winston-Salem, an arts management consultant since 2010, is a longtime arts professional experienced in many facets of arts and cultural organizations.
Academic program prioritization recommendations released
A task force that spent the 2012-13 academic year conducting a comprehensive study of WCU’s academic programs to assess their quality, productivity and connections to the university’s mission and strategic directions released its recommendations Wednesday, May 22.
Associate dean endows scholarship in memory of son
The Chad M. Flynt Scholarship will benefit sport management students who carry a 3.2 grade-point average, display leadership and engage in extracurricular activities.
Athletic training students awarded scholarships
Four students from WCU’s athletic training program have been named recipients of scholarships at the national and regional levels.
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