Originally published in The Sylva Herald on June 25, 2020. BaShaun Smith has served as Western Carolina University’s interim associate vice chancellor and dean of students since June 2019 but permanently accepted the position as of May 1. “I decided to stay at WCU because of the amazing students we […]
Month: June 2020
Ramsey Center renovations are officially underway
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on June 11, 2020. Work has begun on a facelift of the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University. “Addressing the water leak issues in the existing curtainwall is the primary goal of the Ramsey Activity Center Curtainwall Replacement project,” according to the website of […]
WCU announces changes to fall academic calendar
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on June 11, 2020. After much anticipation, Western Carolina University has officially announced changes to the fall semester calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. WCU will hold its first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 17, as previously scheduled, but has decided to eliminate […]