A series of election-related events will unfold at WCU this week as students return to classes from fall break. Each event will be free and open to the public. The third debate between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will be broadcast live 8:30-10:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 in the A.K. […]
Archives for October 2012
Illusionist Jason Bishop ignites Galaxy of Stars
October 11, 2012 by
“America’s Hottest Illusionist” Jason Bishop took the stage of WCU’s Bardo Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 7 as part of the Galaxy of Stars series. The show was nearly sold out with 850 of the 904 available tickets purchased. The first illusion started with a rectangular box, about 36 inches long and 18 inches tall, […]
WCU close match against Davidson shows volleyball’s young talent
October 7, 2012 by
The Catamount volleyball team may have suffered a tough three-set loss to Davidson on Homecoming Saturday, but their talented sophomore trio was on display. Statistically, Caitlin Piechota, Jordan Timmermann, and Addy George showed why they are often the talk of the Catamount squad. Timmermann led the team with 15 kills on the way to a […]
WCU Inspirational Choir gives uplifting performance
October 7, 2012 by
The joyful sounds of praise and worship filled the packed UC Grandroom Sunday, Oct. 7, as the Western Carolina University Inspirational Choir performed their homecoming concert “Falling into Jesus”, with special guests The Miracle Singers. The crowd could not contain its excitement as the choir of 24 students sang contemporary gospel music accompanied by bongos, […]
In case you missed it, the WCU parade was a success!
October 7, 2012 by
The winner of this year’s 2012 homecoming parade float competition was found rowing their kayaks down Main Street in Sylva, NC last Friday, Oct. 5. Along with many other sensational floats and participants, instead of escorting Mrs. Belcher in this year’s 2012 homecoming parade, Dr. Belcher was spotted walking down the street while holding a […]
WCU Homecoming begins with another successful “Last Lecture” event
October 7, 2012 by
Dr. David Dorondo, Associate Professor of History, kicked off Western’s Homecoming festivities with his enthusiastic installment of the “Last Lecture” series on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the A.K. Hinds University Center Theater. Dorondo made his way through the lecture, referencing his passion for horses, history and, of course, teaching. He talked about the importance of […]
