Dear WCU, Certainly there will be (and have been) other, better, food-service-endorsed responses to the series of attacks Aramark has suffered during its term on campus, but as a former WCU Dining employee, I just can’t help putting my two cents in. Students who have been here longer than one […]
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Manhattan Transfer, Sanborn, and More to headline WCU Jazz Festival
At a time when most of us are beginning to wonder if the weather outside is ever going to give us a taste of spring, some on campus are already preparing for summer activities. For those of you who enjoy attending live outdoor concerts with fresh grass under your feet […]
How Much More of This Do We Have To Endure?
Dear Editor, I have noticed over the past few weeks that there have been several complaintant letters written to the Western Carolinian. So why not add one more to the collection? With a little over a month remaining in this semester, I think that people should look around, and consider […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accusation ‘turns life upside down’
I am writing this letter in response to the trend of how campus life is lived. This is my story and it is a tale of mystery, intrigue, injustice and woe. I transferred into WCU an accomplished student with letters of recognition, service awards and leadership positions under my belt. […]
