In today’s society, one of the questions we consistently struggle to answer is how to finally abolish racism. Ibram X. Kendi offers a solution that might just work. For WCU’s Civil Discourse series, Kendi broke down racism and ways to overcome it on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the UC Grand room. First, in order to […]
Archives for February 2018
WCU Concert Choir bound for the big stage
February 7, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Western Carolina University’s Concert Choir will travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 24-28. The choir features 35 of the top singers from across campus, including both music and non-music majors. Allison Thorp, assistant professor of music and director of Choral […]
2018 Winter Olympic starts tomorrow; WCU alum, Jarrett Frazier, involved in NBC coverage
February 7, 2018 by
STAMFORD — Millions of viewers will watch the action unfold this month on the slopes and rinks in PyeongChang, South Korea. They could not do so without the help of a team based some 6,850 miles away. The Olympics represent Stamford-based NBC Sports’ most-watched and demanding production. From Thursday through Feb. 25, a local contingent […]
WCU School of Stage and Screen presenting Pulitzer winner “J.B.”
February 6, 2018 by
By WCU Office of Public Relations “J.B.,” a modern retelling of the Biblical story of Job, will be presented by Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen as part of the school’s Mainstage theatre season. Shows are set for the following times at Hoey Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. […]
WCU Civil Discourse Series introduces Ibram X. Kendi
February 5, 2018 by
Racism isn’t just black and white. While described as “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race” by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Ibram X. Kendi claims it is not that simple. Ibram X. Kendi will be the speaker for […]
Local group calls attention to DACA issue
February 4, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Members of Indivisible Common Ground WNC gathered to demonstrate their concerns for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at noon in front of the Jackson County courthouse fountain Wednesday, Jan. 24. The group consists of citizens of Jackson County and surrounding areas. Members will continue to gather to address […]
