When you were a kid, did you ever embark on treasure hunts? Remember the excitement you felt as you deciphered clues and solved riddles to find the next piece of the treasure? Do you ever wish you could still do this? Well, you can and some of the treasures are […]
Author: Brittney Burns
Sidewalk from Sylva to Dillsboro complete
Construction of a sidewalk connecting the towns of Sylva and Dillsboro has been completed. The sidewalk lines US-Business 23 in Sylva and into Dillsboro. Beginning on July 6, the sidewalk construction has cost an estimated $72,000. During construction, traffic patterns were not interrupted and everything was on schedule. In charge […]
Grant enables WCU to acquire microscope that expands research
The National Science Foundation awarded $306,175 to Western Carolina University faculty members David Evanoff and Scott Huffman for the acquisition of a Raman microscope for undergraduate research and education. Raman spectroscopy uses a laser probe to measure the vibrational frequencies of molecular bonds to determine the chemical composition and structure […]
John Bardo announces plans to step down in July 2011
John W. Bardo, who guided Western Carolina University through a period of unprecedented growth in student enrollment, campus construction and academic stature during 15 years as the institution’s 10th chief executive officer, announced Monday, Oct. 11, he will leave his position as chancellor next summer. Bardo, chancellor at WCU since […]
WCU professor nets $397K to evaluate newly emerging methods of DNA analysis
Mark Wilson, director of the forensic science program at Western Carolina University, recently received an award from the National Institute of Justice in the amount of $397,098 to evaluate emerging methods of DNA sequence analysis. Using deep sequencing information from hair, mouth and blood samples, WCU’s research will attempt to […]
WCU signs partnership agreement with Brazil-based renewable energy company
A Brazil-based renewable energy corporation is locating the headquarters of its U.S. operations at Western Carolina University to take advantage of faculty resources and laboratory space in developing new technology to help bring the world’s first “green Olympics” to Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Representatives of Western Carolina and Vale […]
Ways to avoid a snowball of roommate crises
Have you ever had an awful roommate to where you couldn’t even be in the room with them? That’s how Alex feels. Her roommate partied every night, threw up in the room and never cleaned the room. Roommate problems can easily spiral out of control and always should be dealt […]
Halloween festivities to take place in, around Cullowhee
Halloween weekend, being right around the corner, will be filled with haunted trails, parties, costumes, and of course trick-or-treating. Many events will be held on Western Carolina’s Campus. Last Minute Productions is hosting a Halloween and video dance party in the Brown Building on Friday Oct. 29 starting at 9 […]
Three tips to escape the college money pit
#8220;Bye-bye Money” is something I feel I say all the time. Between buying gas, food, clothing, and enjoying a movie every once in a while, saving money becomes tough. As a college kid we hear “I can’t go because I’m broke” every day. Sometimes getting a job isn’t an option, […]
WCU student to receive community impact award from state organization
A Western Carolina University student who is making service to the deaf community her life’s work will be honored Saturday, Nov. 6, at the state level for her efforts and achievements. Shaneé Sullivan will receive a Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide coalition of college […]
