Zeke Jennette, a pre-vet student minoring in art from Durham, NC, aims to use his art as a way to help with the under-representation of Black Americans and people of color in art. His works tend to be abstract or realistic portraits. He was featured in ICA’s Students of Color art exhibit during Black History […]
Carnival is back to WCU!
April 18, 2022 by
The rescheduled carnival is returning on April 19-20 from 4-9 p.m. on the UC lawns of the center of WCU. Last Minute Productions (LMP) is hosting the event for Student Appreciation Week (SAW) along with Department of Campus Activities (DCA). “SAW for us is a way to celebrate our students and student leaders. During SAW, […]
Upcoming events in Sylva & Dillsboro
April 7, 2022 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 6 edition Easter Hat Parade: Dillsboro Merchants Association (DMA) will be holding their 34th annual Easter Hat Parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 16 and will meet at the Dogwood’s parking lot. Families can come and make a free hat to wear for […]
Wiley Cash comes to the 20th annual Spring Literary Festival
March 26, 2022 by
WCU students and wider community had a chance to listen and chat with Wiley Cash, a New York Times bestselling author during the 20th annual Spring Literary Festival. Cash is an author in residence at the University of North Carolina-Asheville where he teaches fiction writing and literature. Opening remarks were given by Jeremy Jones thanking […]
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 […]
‘Romeo and Juliet’ a new twist on an old tragedy
February 17, 2022 by
The School of Stage and Screen’s is opening the season with a love treat – LGBTQ friendly production of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ The opening performance is tonight, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the University auditorium. The three following productions will be Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19, from 7:30 to […]
