Part of the diversity week is the” Hazing Prevention Week” addressing issues of hazing on campuses in general. Representative from Sigma Phi Epsilon David Stollman spoke on Sept. 21 about hazing within the Greek organizations and the consequences of it. Stollman has been involved with Greek organizations for 15 years which allows him to give […]
Archives for September 2011
German high school student speaks at local Rotary Club
September 23, 2011 by
German exchange student Sophie Wagner was this week’s program at Cullowhee Rotary. Program Chairman Jeffery Vickery introduced Pastor Jim Dean from the Summit Church who described the process of finding and hosting a student for a year. Sophie, age 16, who is from Schwerin, Germany, used the organization Ayusa, which stands for an Academic Year in the […]
New Bids on the Block
September 21, 2011 by
Pi Kappa Phi, is a new fraternity that is trying to established a chapter and join the WCU Greek community. “We want Pi Kappa Phi to come to Western Carolina University to give the men who aren’t in a fraternity a chance to be a part of the most unique fraternity in the country”, says […]
I “mustache” you to come to Mountain Heritage Day
September 21, 2011 by
The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
The 2020 Commission
September 19, 2011 by
Chancellor Dr. David Belcher has opened a new chapter in the planning for the future of Western Carolina University. He brought many new ideas to WCU including one that involves a 36-member committee that will lead the university in development for the next decade. The group, The 2020 Commission, is made up from university faculty, […]
Hope and Concern: Western Carolina
September 18, 2011 by
Western Carolina has started off its season with a 1-1 record and looks to improve on it next week when the Catamounts travel to Georgia Southern to take on the Eagles. With their bye this week it is a perfect time to analyze some, “Hope and Concern for the Cats.” Hope Freshman running back, Shaun […]
