The Western Carolina University EcoCATS were out in force on the Quad by the fountain this afternoon to gain support for a renewable energy petition as well as spreading awareness for the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI). Their petition is for Duke Energy, the leading provider of utilities in the WCU area, to put more emphasis […]
Archives for February 2014
WCU Communication department at the Olympics
February 20, 2014 by
The XXII Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia, are even more interesting when we have four WCU representatives there to share their moments with us on social media and in traditional media. Asheville Citizen-Times published a story on them Feb. 15. “ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina does not have any athletes competing in the Winter […]
Study sports management in the UK; Application deadline is this week
February 12, 2014 by
Ever wonder what behind the scenes of a sporting event is like? Western Carolina University is offering students a chance to learn sports marketing and meet professionals who manage events like cricket, rugby and football (soccer) in the United Kingdom. It is not too late to sign up; all students regardless of major can enroll […]
Winter weather strikes again
February 12, 2014 by
Cullowhee is turning into a “winter wonderland” as we speak, with snow falling to the ground and classes being cancelled. However, this wonderland can be as dangerous as it is pretty. Governor Pat McCrory said in a statement around noon today, ““It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty […]
The final pages of a classic
February 10, 2014 by
Decades of disdain line the pages of the story between Western Carolina University and Appalachian State. Sadly, this year may mark the last chapter of the rivalry, with Appalachian State moving to the Sun Belt Conference next season. The Catamounts collided with the Mountaineers on the hardwood Saturday for the 173rd time. Such history breeds […]
The 2014 Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair: Celebrating 125 years of science and looking to the future
February 7, 2014 by
WCU celebrated 125 years of science by hosting the 2014 Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair Feb. 5 and 6 and by providing a variety of activities in the Ramsey Center for young students across the region. Feb. 5 featured the Elementary Division (grades 3-5), and Feb. 6 featured the Junior and Senior Divisions (grades […]
