Students at Western Carolina University tend to forget the technology that surrounds them, especially in an area like Cullowhee. What new products have spurred out of an innovative idea? To answer that question, digital support specialist Jason Melvin with Coulter Faculty Commons brought the technology landscape to the university with the first annual DigiX. The […]
International Festival offers tastes from around the world
April 14, 2013 by
The 34th Annual International Festival at Western Carolina University brought sights, sounds and delicious foods from around the world to Cullowhee. Students, staff and area residents enjoyed the culinary treats from several countries, including Pakistan, Asia and Latin America. This annual event gives students the opportunity to experience traditions, crafts and foods from other cultures […]
2013 Spring Literary Festival features exclusive content
April 14, 2013 by
The 2013 Spring Literary Festival ended last week, but WCU audiences had a variety of writers to hear, enjoy and learn from. It was a combination of Appalachian culture, rumors, poems and universal values. Tuesday, April 10, featured writers Chris Holbrook, Mark Powell and Daniel Woodrell in the UC Theater. Holbrook is recognized for his ability […]
Upcoming fashion expected to rip the runway
April 11, 2013 by
Photo taken by Christina Jackson One of WCU’s student organizations is daring to stand out from the others. When you take runway walking (modeling), music, and dancing you get Evolution Modeling Troupe. “A modeling troupe is an organization or agency that promotes fashion, and dance. We do urban modeling which consists of a series or […]
Randall Kenan brings his new story to life for WCU’s Spring Literary Festival
April 10, 2013 by
Randall Kenan, associate professor of comparative literature at UNC-Chapel Hill and writer of both fiction and nonfiction, presented his new short story, “When We All Get To Heaven” on the first night of the WCU Spring Literary Festival. Kenan began his presentation with a couple of quick facts about himself and then immediately jumped into his […]
“The Drowsy Chaperone” makes its way to WCU
April 7, 2013 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen has been working hard for several months in preparation for their next play, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” which is scheduled to open April 11 on the main stage of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at the box office of […]
