University News
Associate professor named to Historical Society of North Carolina
Scott Philyaw, associate professor of history and director of the Mountain Heritage Center, was recently elected to membership in the Historical Society of North Carolina.
Professor named associate director of national Project NExT
Julia Barnes, professor of mathematics, has been appointed one of three associate directors of Project NExT, a national professional development program of the Mathematical Association of America. Barnes will begin a four-year term of service in August.
Staff member wins national Dissertation Award
Janice Holt, executive director of teacher recruitment, advising and career support, is recipient of the American Educational Research Association’s Research on Teacher Induction special interest group’s first Dissertation Award.
Student to present at international conference
Western Carolina University student Briton Bennett has been invited to present his research at the 2012 Association of Private Enterprise Education international conference to be held in Las Vegas in April.
WCU to offer a stained glass course beginning in March
Western Carolina University will offer a course on creating stained glass from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays from March 8 through April 12 in the Cordelia Camp Building’s south lobby.
Medical billing, coding course to begin in March at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer a course for individuals interested in becoming a medical billing and coding professional beginning Monday, March 12, and continuing through Wednesday, May 16.
Pharmacy technician program to begin in March at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer a pharmacy technician certification program beginning Tuesday, March 13, and continuing through Tuesday, May 1.
WCU to offer online paralegal certificate course beginning in March
Western Carolina University will offer a 14-week online paralegal certification course beginning Monday, March 5.
Furniture executive to speak on servant leadership
Jay Reardon, president of the Hickory Chair Co., will speak on the topic of servant leadership at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the theater of the A.K. Hinds University Center on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Visiting scholar to lecture on contemporary art March 5 at WCU
Independent cultural critic and author Eleanor Heartney will lead a presentation on contemporary art at 5 p.m. Monday, March 5, in Room 130 of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
Speaker to address gun control March 5 at WCU
Gun control scholar Gary Kleck will speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, in the A.K. Hinds University Center Grandroom on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Vienna Boys Choir to perform March 6 at WCU
The Vienna Boys Choir, among the most celebrated choirs of all time, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
Jam series to feature concert by New Southern Ramblers
The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will ends its 2011-12 season Thursday, March 1, with a concert featuring the veteran Appalachian string band the New Southern Ramblers.
Fees for WCU races increase March 1
About 110 runners already have signed up for the March 25 Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon, and time is running out to register for that race and the new 5-K at special low rates.
Winners announced from WCU’s science and engineering fair
Students from several Western North Carolina school systems took top honors during WCU’s recent Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
Runners to “wing it” during March 10 race
Runners will have a chance to mix running and chicken-wing-eating as a WCU student organization, the Western Athletic Training Association, hosts the Zaxby’s Finger Lickin’ Fun Run at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10.
Winter Choral Concert to be presented Thursday
The voices of three WCU choirs will be featured as the WCU School of Music presents its annual Winter Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.
Language program assists with Cherokee book
WCU’s Cherokee Language Program is working with a publisher on a bilingual version of “Animal Colors,” a book designed to teach early readers about colors and animals.
WCU students launch voter initiative
The nonpartisan effort to improve voter education and participation in Jackson County will kick off with a voter registration drive and student debate on campus Thursday.
New military education director joins staff
Lisa Winders recently joined the staff at WCU as the director of military education in the Department of Military Student Services within the Division of Educational Outreach.
Alumna cast for ‘The Amazing Race’
Already a winner on the CBS reality show “Big Brother,” Rachel Reilly will now team up with her fiancé in a race around the world and a chance to win $1 million.
WCU clarinetist Shannon Thompson to give free performance Feb. 21
Clarinetist and faculty member Shannon Thompson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the recital hall of the Coulter Building on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Engineering degree approved for WCU
The UNC Board of Governors’ approval of WCU’s stand-alone BSE program is a strategic step in the university’s efforts to help meet the needs of WNC business and industry.
‘Liars Bench’ fundraising shows to be presented
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will host two benefit performances of “The Liars Bench” Southern Appalachian variety show at 7 p.m. Thursday – Feb. 16 and 23.
Women’s self-defense class set for Feb. 16
Women are invited to learn personal self-defense skills during a class Thursday, Feb. 16, at Western Carolina University.
Laboray exhibit reception is Thursday
Work by Ron Laboray, assistant professor of painting and drawing in WCU’s School of Art and Design, will be featured through Friday, March 30, at the Fine Art Museum.
West Campus trail work to begin soon
The planned construction of nearly five miles of multiuse trail was sparked by a $75,000 grant from the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation’s Recreational Trails Program.
Balaton Chamber Brass to perform Tuesday
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.
Future Catamounts to visit campus
WCU will open its doors to prospective students and their families and friends as the university holds its first Open House of the spring semester on Saturday.
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.
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