Acoustic guitarist Mike Rayburn, a former Western Carolina University student, will return to campus to perform on Thursday, April 19, at 9pm. The performance, a blend of music, comedy and masterful guitar work, will take place at the Illusions nightclub in the A.K. Hinds University Center. Admission is $2 for […]
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WCU’s Gayle H. Miller named one of UNC system’s best teachers
Western Carolina University faculty member Gayle Houston Miller was honored Thursday (April 12) as one of the best teachers in The University of North Carolina system, drawing praise for the passion and integrity she exhibits in the classroom, and for her interest in teaching “the whole student.” A faculty member […]
Four WCU Faculty Members in Running for Chancellor’s Teaching Award
Four Western Carolina University faculty members are in the running for WCU’s top teaching honor, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, which will be presented during the spring General Faculty Meeting and Awards Convocation on Friday, April 27. Established in 1976, the award is the university’s highest honor in recognition of […]
WCU’s Bellon narrowly misses making Millionaire “hot seat”
3Western Carolina University faculty member Monica Bellon came oh-so-close, but couldn’t quite make the “hot seat” during her stint on the popular ABC game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Bellon, head of WCU’s department of human services, appeared on the Millionaire episode that aired on Friday, April 6. […]
Appeal Results in Rescheduled Election Runoff
As the result of an appeal made by one of the presidential candidates on Friday afternoon, the runoff for student body president and vice-president, which had been scheduled for Monday, was postponed. Jermaine Baxter, a presidential candidate who garnered enough votes from the original election to be entered in the […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Charter Suspended
After 31 years at WCU, the Beta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was closed Friday, March 30, after a decision by the Greek Life Advisory Committee. The Greek Life Advisory Committee found the chapter in “non-compliance” with WCU’s Greek Life Plan for Excellence for the second year. According to […]
ArtsFest Looking for a Few Good Artists
The CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western Carolina University’s summer celebration of live jazz music and fine arts, is now accepting applications for a juried exhibition and sale to take place as part of the two-day festival featuring headliners the Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, and the Yellowjackets. The festival is scheduled […]
Pay-For-Print System Approved, Effective Next Year
A study of printing costs at Hunter Library and the university’s computer labs has prompted university officials to implement printing fees for students, staff and faculty members who make more than 100 copies during a school year. Starting next year, students, staff and faculty members who exceed 100 pages during […]
MUSICRun Wild with Guided By Voices’ Isolation Drills
Last week Guided By Voices, the Dayton, Ohio-based rock band released Isolation Drills. Their feel-good melodies and fun lyrics make the album ideal for warm weather enjoyment. This album is solid; it offers up a healthy serving of pop and rock without compromising. Sometimes the songs are on the serious […]
Tickets for Afro-Cuban All Stars on Sale Now
The Afro-Cuban All Stars will perform Tuesday, April 17, to close the 2000-2001 Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series at Western. The concert, to begin at 7:30pm, will be held in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Rocketed into the international spotlight by the popular documentary “Buena Vista Social Club,” the Afro-Cuban […]
