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A book co-authored by Western Carolina University professor Rob Young about the global threat to coastal communities posed by rising sea levels has proven so popular that its publisher is announcing a release in paperback. “We’re very pleased with how the book was received and think a paperback edition will […]
When it comes to show-stopping entertainment, you name it, John Davidson has done it. And the “it” is just what audiences will see when this multi-talented dynamo takes the stage at Western Carolina University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Starting out 52 […]
As if marching in the 2011 Rose Parade in Pasadena Calif. wasn’t rewarding enough, director of Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, Bob Buckner, received a proclamation in honor of his work and the band itself on Tuesday Jan. 18. Buckner and one of the band’s assistant […]
As the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band settles into the offseason, the hunt for the next director is in full force. The position is understandably daunting; Bob Buckner has held the position of Director of Athletic Bands for nearly two decades and a band with 400 members is hard […]
While WCU is very proud of the Pride of the Mountains marching band for their successful trip across the country to march in the 2011 Tournament of Roses parade, no one has really heard from the members who were able to enjoy the experience. After a fast-paced week of band […]
The Western Carolina University School of Music will host the debut appearance of the newest star to join its roster of acclaimed music-makers in a special concert Tuesday, Feb. 15. The star in question is a recently obtained instrument made by acclaimed manufacturer Steinway & Sons, widely regarded for crafting […]
Western Carolina University is getting ready for a serious tightening of the belt. With an estimated $3.7 billion state of North Carolina revenue shortfall, WCU is preparing for as much of a 15 percent cut in state funding for the 2011-12 fiscal year and for a 2.5 percent reversion of […]
Frank LoMonte, executive director of the nonprofit Student Press Law Center, will speak about student press and free speech rights during a presentation at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Western Carolina University. Sponsored by The Western Carolinian, the program will be held in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University […]
A snow storm that delayed the start of school has caused the following: Weather-Related Adjustments to Add/Drop, Late-Registration & Refund Day Add/Drop: The Add/Drop period has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18. During add/drop students may drop classes without penalty. After add/drop students must withdraw (no refund; […]
As the year 2010 is coming to a close, we want to thank all of our advertisers, print readers and online followers – all of whom who contributed to our success of receiving two national awards and being nominated for two others. The Western Carolinian produced 20 regular issues this […]
