Day: March 30, 2001

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22nd Annual International Festival to be held April 10

Western Carolina University students and the surrounding community will get an opportunity to experience culture from across the globe on Tuesday, April 10, at WCU’s 22nd Annual International Festival. The event, designed to give the campus and area residents exposure to some of the heritage of WCU’s international students, is […]

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WCU to Bestow Honorary Doctorate on Longtime Public Health Leader

Western Carolina University will bestow an honorary doctorate on a longtime leader in public health issues who played an instrumental role in the creation of the national Head Start early childhood program, and in the establishment of WCU’s nursing program. Mary King Kneedler, now retired and living in Asheville, will […]

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Afro-Cuban All Stars to Perform at WCU

Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 2, for a concert at Western Carolina University by the acclaimed Afro-Cuban All Stars, a multi-generational band on a mission to share with the world the rich musical heritage of Cuba. The Afro-Cuban All Stars will perform Tuesday, April 17, to close the […]

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“Soap stars” to Appear April 8 at Mountain Heritage Center

A couple of “soap stars” will lead an Arti-Facts! program for kids at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center on Sunday, April 8. “Soap Making with the McNairs,” a program in historic soapmaking and laundry techniques, will be held from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Jerry and Ingrid McNair of Fletcher will […]

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CulloWHEE! ArtsFest Brings Jazz to the Mountains

There will be hot jazz in the cool Smoky Mountains in June as Western Carolina University hosts the CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, a two-day festival of live music and fine arts featuring national recording artists The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Joe Sample and The Yellowjackets. Tickets for the festival, scheduled for June […]

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WCU to offer Flight Preparation Course

Now an education literally can take you higher when Western Carolina University offers “Introduction to Flight and FAA Pilot Exam Prep” this spring and summer. The ground school course, to meet from 6 to 9pm, Mondays and Thursdays, May 14 through July 19, is designed to prepare participants for the […]