The 4th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival was held at John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday April 27. Controlled Chaos was created to allow the Motion Picture & Television Production Majors to showcase their talent. Each year roughly 20 films from different classes have been presented. The different films that are shown […]
Bardo to be President for Wichita State University
May 1, 2012 by
Former Western Carolina University Chancellor, John Bardo, visited WSU April 17 after applying for the presidential position. He is now dubbed the 13th President of WSU which will take effect July 1.
April blood drive comes up short
April 27, 2012 by
The American Red Cross held a blood drive April 24-25 at Western Carolina University but the donor turnout was significantly below the goal. The Red Cross aimed to collect 135 units of blood on Tuesday and 130 on Wednesday but ended up with 76 and 82, respectively. It was the second of two multi-day blood […]
Pedal Nick, pedal!
April 23, 2012 by
It was a rainy, windy day in Cullowhee, N.C. but that didn’t stop one student from ‘going the distance’. Despite the gloomy weather, Nick Mashburn, a 21-year-old student and physical education major at Western Carolina University, spent Wednesday, April 18, on his bike pedaling for a cause. “Pedal for Push” is an event for Push […]
2020 Commission unveils strategic plan draft
April 20, 2012 by
The 2020 Commission of Western Carolina University hosted a public discussion forum Tuesday, April 17 in the A.K. Hinds University Center to invite final feedback on its plans for university development. The event was open to the public and drew university staff, faculty, students and alumni as well as members of the local community. The […]
WCU named ‘hidden gem’ in education
April 20, 2012 by
Western Carolina University was recognized as a “College of Distinction” by an online guide that puts the spotlight on the “hidden gems” of higher education. Ashville Citizen-Times reports that WCU is one of six colleges and universities in North Carolina recognized by the website collegesofdistinction.com, which is designed for prospective college students, their parents and […]
