As the Western Carolina University Theatre sparkles from the spotlight of its 2010-11 main stage season, it will soon be taken over by an authentic Broadway portrayal of the musical known as “Rent.” On Wednesday Nov. 17, and the weekend of Nov. 20-21, the production “Rent,” written by Jonathan Larson, […]
Day: November 12, 2010
AIDS Memorial Quilt to be displayed Nov. 17-20 at WCU
Western Carolina University will display nine of the more than 40,000 blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt from Wednesday, Nov. 17, to Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Fine Art Museum.The AIDS Memorial Quilt, founded in 1987 and facilitated by the NAMES Project Foundation, serves as an educational tool to promote […]
Geology students get hands-on educational, career experience
Wading into muddy creeks to measure stream velocity or going out in the rain to gather water samples was about more than just completing a project for the 11 members of last year’s geology senior seminar research class. Their student-designed analysis of creeks in the Cullowhee community and how groundwater […]
News briefs from around Western Carolina University’s campus
WCU graduate human resources curriculum approved by national organization Western Carolina University’s master’s degree program in human resources has received a seal of approval from the primary professional association in that field. Debra J. Cohen, chief knowledge officer for the Society for Human Resource Management, notified university officials recently […]
Before They Were Educators: Andrew Dalton
(Editor’s Note: The following is the sixth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) The Dave Matthews Band has continuously toured for the past 20 years. They have had numerous chart topping hits over the years, and are […]
Hard work presents big rewards for WCU alumni
During his undergraduate studies, Western Carolina University alumni Charlie Price never imagined he would land a career that would send him jet setting all around the world. In December of 2007, Price graduated Western with a major in Engineering Technology. Almost immediately after graduation, Price was offered a job as […]
The Community Table prepares for move, but needs help
The Community Table, located in Sylva, is preparing for a much needed move to a larger, more accommodating space. Currently located right off of Main Street on Bartlett Street, The Community Table will soon find its new home just a few blocks away in the former Golden Age Center. Executive […]
The Change of the Times: The 2010 Elections
With the results of the 2010 mid-term elections now tallied, the United States once again stands in the midst of a divided government. The Republican Party has taken control of the House of Representatives with 239 seats as opposed to the 185 seats controlled by the Democratic Party. With a […]
Java City and Campus Bookstore to be updated
Changes and renovations are happening around Western Carolina University besides the obvious mound of Carolina clay in the middle of campus. In the Hunter Library, Java City is going through a move and expansion and the Campus Bookstore is having a massive makeover. By sometime in December, Java City will […]
