Fun in the sun, Lawn-gating on the UC lawn

Installation week continued Tuesday, when the Student Government Association hosted a lawn gating event from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the UC lawn. Not a cloud in the sky as the weather was perfect for an outside event. The event consisted of games, free food, and Belcher’s, “Burple Purple” Ice Cream. The crowd featured […]

One-day blood drive goes beyond goal

Western Carolina University hosted a blood drive as part of the Chancellor’s Installation Week events on  Tuesday, March 27  and the turnout was greater than expected. The drive was open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center with the goal of collecting 51 units of blood but ended up with a […]

Undergraduate expo reception held to honor students and faculty

A reception for the 14th Annual Undergraduate Expo was held in the UC Grand Room on March 26, 2012, highlighting student research and the faculty sponsors who helped their students succeed. In total, there are 223 student presenters and 63 faculty sponsors participating in the Undergraduate Expo this year. Students will present their work at […]

Students gather for Fount-astic Festival and receive surprise

Hundreds of Catamounts gathered around the Cata-fount, on March 26, in anticipation of its water for the first time since the fall semester. The event, called “Fount-astic Festival” kicks off the new tradition of “Firing up the Cata-fount”, and coincides with Chancellor David O. Belcher’s installation week. Students started gathering at the Central Plaza around […]

Students flock to WCU’s last open house

Campus was alive Saturday morning, March  as over 1,700 guests arrived to participate in WCU’s final Open House. The day started early for prospective students as they arrived to the Ramsey Center for an information fair. Each major was present with a poster of information and a representative to answer questions. Students were allowed to […]

Western Carolina University “Paints the Town Purple”

Businesses in Sylva, Dillsboro and Cullowhee will be covered in purple and gold as part of the installation of the WCU new chancellor. Local shops and restaurants are displaying their Catamount pride by “Painting the Town Purple” and WCU students are helping. “Paint the Town Purple” is part of the Western Carolina University’s installation week […]