Archives for September 2011

Southern Circuit film tour opens with success

In a packed University Center Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 13, hundreds of students and staff gather to watch the first documentary in the Southern Circuit film tour entitled Surviving Hitler: A Love Story. Jutta and Helmuth are German citizens when Hitler rises into power, but despite Jutta’s newly discovered Jewish nationality, and Helmuth’s military status, […]

Coming to Cullowhee

The 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom for many participants was more than just fun.   The Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (CuRvE)  raised $280 for developing a new park by the river. “We are planning a river park between the bridge and the dam. There will be some developments by the DOT when the new bridge is […]

Candlelight Vigil

Western Carolina University honored the 10 year anniversary of Sept. 11 by sharing memories, gratitude and a moment of silence during a candle light vigil at the central plaza fountain. The event began at 8:30 p.m. with a retrospective video footage and pictures from the tragedy as well as interviews with victims and their families.  […]

American adventure

Western’s international exchange partnership program has  welcomed over 50 new students from all over the world for 2011/2012 school year. Glamorgan University sophomore, David Rose is one of these international students who is already experiencing a very different style of education from what he is used to.  Only a month after arriving in WCU Rose has […]

Splish splash I was paddling fast!

Western Carolina University students, staff and members of the community joined together September 10, 2011 for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom. This year featured the events largest crowd ever, sunny skies and happy participants of all ages.

WCU Monday night football

Western Carolina University and Last Minute Productions kicked off the NFL season with a Monday Night football party in the UC Theatre. The Patriots/Dolphins and Raiders/Broncos games were broadcasted live on the big screen for students of the University to enjoy. There was a turnout of around 25-30 students that came to enjoy the games.  […]