WCU graduate human resources curriculum approved by national organization Western Carolina University’s master’s degree program in human resources has received a seal of approval from the primary professional association in that field. Debra J. Cohen, chief knowledge officer for the Society for Human Resource Management, notified university officials recently […]
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Geology students get hands-on educational, career experience
Wading into muddy creeks to measure stream velocity or going out in the rain to gather water samples was about more than just completing a project for the 11 members of last year’s geology senior seminar research class. Their student-designed analysis of creeks in the Cullowhee community and how groundwater […]
AIDS Memorial Quilt to be displayed Nov. 17-20 at WCU
Western Carolina University will display nine of the more than 40,000 blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt from Wednesday, Nov. 17, to Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Fine Art Museum.The AIDS Memorial Quilt, founded in 1987 and facilitated by the NAMES Project Foundation, serves as an educational tool to promote […]
Broadway-inspired “Rent” takes theatre spotlight this month
As the Western Carolina University Theatre sparkles from the spotlight of its 2010-11 main stage season, it will soon be taken over by an authentic Broadway portrayal of the musical known as “Rent.” On Wednesday Nov. 17, and the weekend of Nov. 20-21, the production “Rent,” written by Jonathan Larson, […]
Pride of the Mountains will carry on Buckner’s legacy to grow, evolve, and inspire
With Bob Buckner’s last season in full swing, the Pride of the Mountains has quite a road ahead of them. In the midst of the Rose Bowl preparations and the growing reality that Bob’s time as band director is drawing to a close, it seems only appropriate to offer the […]
Fine Art Museum hosts family fun, holiday shopping, reception in November
The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University will host a number of events in November. The museum is in the Fine and Performing Arts Center on campus. All events are free and the public is invited to attend. Family Day, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 13: Parents and children are […]
A review of Lance Brown’s “Will Rogers Now”
On Nov. 4, Lance Brown graced the stage of the Fine and Performing Arts Center for his performance as Will Rogers. The day marked a historic date in time, the day that Will Rogers was born, 131 years ago. Brown, who is an artist, actor, musician and song writer, was […]
“A Christmas Carol” re-creation to be staged at WCU
Western Carolina University is getting into the holiday spirit by preparing their own radio production based on the 1938 broadcast of “A Christmas Carol”. Tickets are on sale now at Western Carolina University for the re-creation of a 1938 Campbell’s Playhouse radio adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” that will be […]
“Buzz Bus” starts locally to keeps highways safer
Ever gotten into a vehicle after a night on the town with someone a bit too tipsy to drive? Were you the too-tipsy driver? Did the fun night before suddenly end badly? With the new “Buzz Bus,” drivers who want to have a drink or two at the bars in […]
WCU trustees name committee to search for Bardo’s successor
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees appointed a 16-member committee drawn from WCU faculty, students, staff, alumni and administration and from the surrounding community on Friday, Oct. 29 to help select the university’s next chancellor. The action came during the board’s annual retreat. The trustees also unanimously approved the […]
