Western Carolina University’s 12th annual Gender Conference themed “Women and Ethnicity,” is March 5 and includes an entire day full of events and discussions for WCU students, faculty and professionals. The conference starts with an interactive photography exhibit Subject 2 Change inviting audience to test their conception on race watching “racially ambiguous female body.” The exhibit […]
Association created for Veterans at WCU
February 26, 2013 by
Western Carolina University caters to many types of students. There is the traditional student that entered college from high school and then there are those that entered the workforce and then enrolled in college, but in the midst of those individuals, is a special kind of university student, a student veteran. WCU prides itself on […]
WHEE For Life and the Cross Training Challenge provide wellness opportunities for WCU
February 24, 2013 by
The WHEE For Life program, which stands for “Wellness Helps Employees Excel,” began in 2009 in reaction to a statewide mandate for North Carolina. The goal for WHEE For Life is to provide wellness opportunities to employees both on and off campus dealing with lowering stress, cutting out bad smoking habits and increasing nutrition and […]
Internet sensation “shakes” WCU
February 20, 2013 by
Recently a Youtube sensation has been sweeping the web. People from all over the world have been creating their own version of the “Harlem Shake.” On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at roughly 5:30 p.m. the students of Western Carolina University met on the University Center lawn to produce their own version. Chancellor David Belcher and the […]
“The Battle of the Plug” is underway
February 19, 2013 by
The second annual Battle of the Plug kicks off this week, encouraging students to conserve energy. Backed by the Student Government Association and the Resident Student Association, various events throughout campus will be held from Feb. 18 to March 11. While the competition is to see whether Appalachian State University or Western Carolina University can […]
Wizards of The Coast brings Magic back the Southeast
February 19, 2013 by
Wizards of the Coast cards thrill for gamers. Photo by Dustin George. Wizards of The Coast are preparing to turn the Charlotte Convention Center into the next best thing with one of the first sealed Magic the Gathering Grand Prix tournaments of 2013 this weekend. A handful of Western Carolina University students will be attending […]
