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Birds of prey to visit science fair
The Carolina Raptor Center will present a free educational program titled “Predators from the Sky” at WCU’s Western Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Details announced for Rose Parade trip
Fans of Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band can watch the musical group often referred to as “the world’s largest funk rock band” take part in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif.
Communication student goes for the gold with internship
Tucker Horne, a WCU senior majoring in communication, won the college intern equivalent of a gold medal after earning a position with Canada’s largest private television broadcast company as it covers the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
Fall 2009 dean’s list published
A total of 1,735 students were named to the Western Carolina University dean’s list for the fall semester 2009, according to Kyle R. Carter, WCU’s provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs.
WCU announces fall 2009 graduates
Western Carolina University conferred degrees on 661 students who completed their studies during fall semester 2009.
WCU to screen spring Southern Circuit film series
The spring semester portion of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, part of Western Carolina University’s Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series, will get under way Thursday, Feb. 18, in the theater of the A.K. Hinds University Center with “Trimpin: The Sound of Invention.”
WCU orchestra to present new and traditional works Feb. 21
The Artist-in-Residence Orchestra will perform a concert of symphonic works at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Discussion on ‘What It Means to Be Educated’ postponed to Feb. 15
The Western Carolina University chapter of Phi Delta Kappa is sponsoring a roundtable discussion on the topic “What It Means to Be Educated. The event has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 15.
School of Nursing open house postponed to March 20
Prospective nursing students will have an opportunity to discuss their futures with Western Carolina University nursing faculty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, as WCU’s School of Nursing sponsors an open house on Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Enka campus.
Feb. 4 concert/jam session postponed; next event is Feb. 18
Western Carolina University’s First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Session scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather.
All-District Band festival set for Feb. 12-13
WCU will host more than 350 middle and high school band students selected from across Western North Carolina at the festival, which features free concerts on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13.
Foreign films continue through spring semester
The Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series continues its 2009-10 Foreign Film Series on Feb. 17 with a 1946 French version of “Beauty and the Beast.”
Catamounts in BracketBuster lineup
The Catamount men’s basketball team will be traveling to Kent State on Saturday, Feb. 20, as a part of the eighth annual ESPN BracketBuster. CLICK HERE for more info.
Spoken word event Feb. 16 to feature Saul Williams
Western Carolina University’s Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series will present an “Evening of Spoken Word” featuring poet, actor and musician Saul Williams on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
New WCU ensemble to perform contemporary music Feb. 18
The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Coulter Building recital hall on the Western Carolina University campus.
Students, faculty to perform with Land of the Sky Symphonic Band
The concert will take place at Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.
Feb. 14 show pays tribute to comic Red Skelton
Entertainer Tom Mullica will pay tribute to comic genius Red Skelton in a performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
WCU to offer dance classes
Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach will offer three dance classes on Thursdays, Feb. 4 through March 18, in Room 134 of the Cordelia Camp Building.
Online program named top ‘Best Buy’
Western Carolina University’s online program in criminal justice has received a No. 1 national ranking in affordability by the distance education information clearinghouse GetEducated.com.
Former director of J.P. Morgan to speak Jan. 26
Dennis Oakley, retired managing director with the J.P. Morgan financial services firm, will speak at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Jan. 26, as part of the College of Business speaker series “Insights and Reflections.”
‘Southern Mountain Culture and Crime’ to be topic of Feb. 15 lecture
The concept of a culture of violence in the Southern Appalachian Mountain region and across the South will be discussed during a free public lecture at Western Carolina University on Monday, Feb. 15.
MLK speaker addresses Senate majority leader comments about Obama
L. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American elected governor in the United States, told a group of Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff that there is still progress to be made in terms of race relations, despite the historic election of Barack Obama as president in 2008.
Flag football team competes at national championship
Western Carolina University’s flag football team finished third in the co-rec division at the 31st annual American Collegiate Intramural Sports National Flag Football Championship held in New Orleans in December.
Annual Community Service-Learning Fair will be Jan. 26
More than 30 community agencies are expected to participate in Western Carolina University’s fifth annual Community Service-Learning Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Student wins regional sales competition in Indiana
For the second consecutive year, a student from Western Carolina University is recipient of the top prize at a regional sales competition at Ball State University in Indiana.
Young to serve on panel at Washington ‘green economy’ conference
Western Carolina University coastal geology professor Rob Young will join a U.S. congressman and others for a symposium focusing on climate change at “The New Green Economy,” the 10th national conference on science, policy and the environment.
WCU to present ‘Clown Princes’ of silent comedy Jan. 31
“The Clown Princes,” beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, will feature three short films starring Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. The films will be accompanied by the 15-member Paragon Ragtime Orchestra.
North Carolina FIRST Lego League to hold regional tournament at WCU on Jan. 23
A North Carolina FIRST Lego League regional tournament will be held at Ramsey Regional Activity Center at Western Carolina University on Saturday, Jan. 23.
Jan. 20 luncheon in Asheville to feature acclaimed author, natural resource steward
The first program of 2010 in an ongoing luncheon series designed to highlight Western Carolina University’s people and programs will feature a critically acclaimed author and an advocate of environmentally sensitive forestry who has helped Western North Carolina towns manage their watersheds.
Musical theatre hosts fundraiser Jan. 24
To raise money for scholarships, Terrence Mann and musical theatre students will present the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Kenneth Noland’s painting ‘Reef’ can be seen at WCU
Kenneth Noland's "Reef, " a 44-by-144-inch acrylic on canvas painting, will continue to be on display at Western Carolina University's Fine Art Museum through May 11 as part of the ongoing “Worldviews: Selections from the Collection” exhibition.
The painting by Noland, an Asheville artist who died Jan. 5, is part of the museum’s permanent collection.
Museum to exhibit works by glass master Richard Ritter
“Richard Ritter: 40 Years in Glass,” a retrospective of work by the master glassblower, will be on exhibit from Sunday, Jan. 24, through Saturday, March 13, at the Fine Art Museum on the campus of Western Carolina University.
LCE brings modern dance and Shakespeare to campus
The music and comedy of Shakespeare and exciting contemporary dance are on the bill at Western Carolina University in January.
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