University News
Dawgs and Cats will tangle Tuesday
Fresh off a SoCon series win versus Davidson, WCU’s baseball team will return to action Tuesday night as the Catamounts take on the Georgia Bulldogs at Hennon Stadium.
Jazz takes center stage on campus
Saxophonist Joel Frahm headlines this weekend’s Jazz Festival, which also will feature the WCU Jazz Ensemble, Pavel Wlosok Trio and the Reynolds High School Jazz Ensemble.
Life-science research to be discussed at April 12 workshop
WCU and the Western Office of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will co-host the workshop “Molecules in the Mountains” on April 12 at A.K. Hinds University Center.
Huler to speak at Library Week events
Award-winning author Scott Huler will visit the area Friday to deliver a morning presentation on campus and an evening lecture at the Jackson County Public Library.
Youth Art Month exhibit on display through April 27
WCU’s annual celebration of local students’ artwork will include an April 15 reception in the Bardo Arts Center with an announcement of this year’s winning entries.
Film series will conclude Tuesday
Based on the 2002 discovery of more than 300 bodies on the property of a northwest Georgia crematorium, “Sahkanaga” will be shown in the theater of Hinds University Center.
Quintet to present Tuesday concert
The five members of the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform many of the works that they will be featuring during their upcoming educational tour of Jamaica.
Assembly Saxophone Quartet to perform Monday
The award-winning Assembly Saxophone Quartet will present a free concert at 6 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the theater of WCU's A.K. Hinds University Center.
Spring break means service for some
Nearly five dozen WCU students and 10 faculty and staff members will travel to Charleston, S.C., Guatemala or Jamaica to spend their week off serving those in need.
Town, county officials issue proclamations to mark WCU chancellor installation
Officials from the town of Sylva and Jackson County government issued twin proclamations welcoming David O. Belcher as chancellor of Western Carolina University as activities marking his installation as the university’s new leader hit high gear Monday, March 26.
WCU faculty member Lisa Briggs wins UNC teaching award
The WCU associate professor of criminology and criminal justice will receive the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Ulrich, Reid win WCU half marathon
A cool spring mist was falling at times, but that didn’t keep more than 300 runners from working up a sweat at the second annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5-K.
Department to host geological society meeting
WCU’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources will host more than 700 professional geologists and geology students during the 61st annual meeting of the Southeastern Section of the Geological Society of America.
Student makes mark at Oak Ridge lab
WCU’s Jeff Lux was one of three students in the nation chosen to participate in the Department of Homeland Security’s Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
‘Community on Campus’ to be held Thursday
WCU will throw open the doors to campus Thursday, March 29, and invite members of the surrounding community to sample the wide variety of opportunities available to the public.
Students capture honors at WCU’s foreign language contest
Approximately 300 high school students from Western North Carolina and northern Georgia gathered at WCU on Tuesday, March 13, to test their knowledge of French and Spanish in the university’s 30th annual Foreign Language Contest.
Undergrad research to be showcased
The research of more than 250 undergraduate students will be on display through Tuesday as WCU's Honors College presents the 14th annual Undergraduate Expo.
Wednesday event to feature QEP-inspired projects
“QEP Pathways: Making It Visible,” a multimedia event showcasing the creative and innovative works that have been inspired through WCU’s Quality Enhancement Plan, will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center.
Babar comes to life for elementary students at WCU performance
Nearly 700 students from local elementary schools filled the seats of Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 15, for a performance aimed at educating and entertaining children.
WCU wins grant for WNC college access effort
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $10,000 to Janice Holt, executive director of teacher recruitment, advising and career support, for a project titled “Western North Carolina College Access and Success Dissemination Project.”
WCU invites community to join in day of service March 24
Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff will participate in WCU Cares: A Day of Service, an event to be held Saturday, March 24, and invite members of the community to join them.
Students, faculty develop new inventory system for Dogwood Crafters
With the help of Western Carolina University students and faculty, Dogwood Crafters has a new inventory system in place and will celebrate that achievement, as well as the shop’s new extended hours, at an event Thursday, March 22.
Dillsboro to launch Web app created by students
The town of Dillsboro will unveil a new mobile Web application created by Western Carolina University students at a “launch party” at The Jarrett House on Monday, March 26, at 5 p.m.
WCU offering human resources workshop at Enka
WCU’s Division of Educational Outreach will offer a workshop for employers, “Exempt or Non-Exempt: How to Answer the Question,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Enka campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Future Catamounts coming to campus
WCU will open its doors to prospective students and their families and friends as the university holds its second Open House of the spring semester on Saturday.
Young mathematics scholars to compete
More than 500 junior high and high school students will gather at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on Tuesday for WCU’s 42nd annual High School Mathematics Contest.
Graduate research takes spotlight at annual symposium
The scholarly research of WCU’s graduate students will be on display during the 20th annual Graduate Research Symposium, set for Thursday at A.K. Hinds University Center.
WCU makes community service honor roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service has recognized WCU’s commitment to service learning and civic engagement with a listing on the higher education honor roll.
Baseball Catamounts to face Clemson
Fresh off a Southern Conference series win at The Citadel, the team will host the No. 17 Tigers and former WCU coach Jack Leggett at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hennon Stadium.
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