The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
The 2020 Commission
September 19, 2011 by
Chancellor Dr. David Belcher has opened a new chapter in the planning for the future of Western Carolina University. He brought many new ideas to WCU including one that involves a 36-member committee that will lead the university in development for the next decade. The group, The 2020 Commission, is made up from university faculty, […]
Coming to Cullowhee
September 15, 2011 by
The 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom for many participants was more than just fun. The Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (CuRvE) raised $280 for developing a new park by the river. “We are planning a river park between the bridge and the dam. There will be some developments by the DOT when the new bridge is […]
Splish splash I was paddling fast!
September 14, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students, staff and members of the community joined together September 10, 2011 for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom. This year featured the events largest crowd ever, sunny skies and happy participants of all ages.
WCU Monday night football
September 13, 2011 by
Western Carolina University and Last Minute Productions kicked off the NFL season with a Monday Night football party in the UC Theatre. The Patriots/Dolphins and Raiders/Broncos games were broadcasted live on the big screen for students of the University to enjoy. There was a turnout of around 25-30 students that came to enjoy the games. […]
Global Poverty Project is here… now what?
September 11, 2011 by
All seats were taken in the Bardo Art Center by students, staff, faculty, and community members for both presentations of The Global Poverty Project (GPP) on September 7. “I had no idea going into it what it was about or anything,” says Cody Groesser a WCU Junior. “I thought it was a nice project and […]
