The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 30 edition “What author described an 1897 report of his death as an “exaggeration”? Groups of three or four huddled around tables to discuss the answer, speaking quietly so other teams could not hear. Once satisfied, the teams marked their response on the answer sheet. […]
Elaine Utin speaking out to students about LatinxED
March 25, 2022 by
Elaine Utin, co-founder and executive director of LatinxED will reach out to students interested in her organization on Tuesday, March 29. The Zoom meeting is from 4 to 5 p.m. “LatinxED is an educational initiative in North Carolina focusing on Latinx youth seeking higher education and opportunities,” said Melissa Birkhofer, English professor and Director of […]
WCU’s Spring Literary Festival returns March 14
March 3, 2022 by
WCU’s 20th Spring Literary Festival returns in person on Monday, March 14, after two years of being virtual. The festival has a long tradition of bringing diverse writers to the university. It began as WCU’s Visiting Writers series, the oldest series in North Carolina. “The festival tries to bring a diverse and robust offering of the […]
Need help finding a job or internship? Check out WCU’s Career Fair March 17!
February 27, 2022 by
Western Carolina University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is hosting their semi-annual Career Fair Plus event for the Spring 2022 semester on Thursday, March 17. The fair will be held in the Ramsey Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boasting more than 110 employers and graduate schools in attendance, there are plenty […]
Advising Day – a day free from classes or stress and anxiety inducer?
February 25, 2022 by
Story co-written with Saydie Bean The answer depends on who you ask. For advisors, it can be a positive experience that allows them to reconnect with students. For students, the answer often varies. Many students are frustrated with the process of advising, while others use the day to catch up on homework. At WCU, Advising […]
WCU alumna, Kate McMullen, returns to campus to discuss publishing career
November 14, 2021 by
Many people attribute success in the publishing field to working in one of the large publishing houses in New York. However, WCU alumna and assistant director of Hub City Press, Kate McMullen, proves that success in the publishing field can come in many forms. McMullen was invited by professors in the English department to talk […]
