WCU Diversity Week is in full swing and the most anticipated event is Tim Wise’s Diversity speech in the UC Grandroom at 7 p.m. on September 19. “I’ve used his information to help teach my classes and have been following his work for years,” said Felton. “He talks about issues of race. He is a […]
Archives for September 2012
Finding future Catamounts
September 18, 2012 by
Approximately 1,800 students from across the U.S. ventured to Western Carolina University with their collegiate futures in sight on Saturday, Sept. 15 for the first open house of the year. As the excitement of being a future Catamount lingered in the air, students and their families were able to see all that WCU had to […]
Galaxy of Stars blasts off with Steve Lippia
September 17, 2012 by
“Simply Sinatra” starring Steve Lippia started off the Galaxy of Stars 2012-13 season on Sunday, Sept. 16 in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at WCU. A resident of Las Vegas, Lippia has headlined such venues as Rio Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic […]
WCU Cycling Team race in Kentucky
September 16, 2012 by
CORBIN, Ky. – The WCU Cycling Team participated in their third mountain bike race of the season Sunday, Sept. 16 at a course hosted by Union College in Kentucky. Two athletes represented WCU in the cross-country mountain bike race. Nick Lacombe (Raleigh, N.C.) placed first in the Class C race and Matt Schumaker (Marietta, Ohio) placed […]
New Cullowhee trail is near completion
September 16, 2012 by
A multi-use trail system is currently under construction behind the new Health and Human Sciences Building on WCU’s West Campus. Upon completion, there will be 6.7 miles of narrow single track trail for mountain biking, trail running and hiking. The estimated completion date is at the end of February 2013. “This trail system will be a great […]
Mustangs get first win of the season
September 15, 2012 by
Smoky Mountain made a statement last night as they recorded a 26-21 victory over the Tuscola Mountaineers. The Mustangs opened up conference play against nearby rival Tuscola, and made sure that everybody knew they were ready to make a run to get back into the postseason for the second year in a row. They now […]
