The A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University was filled with an array of color as students from around the world waved their flags, displayed their culture and embraced the diversity that exists on this campus. The event which is organized by international students and the Office of International Programs and Services, kicked off with a […]
Peter Pan to fly onto the WCU stage April 16 – 18
April 9, 2015 by
“Inspiring,” “fantastic” and “the what ifs” are what comes to mind when it comes to one the greatest children’s stories, Peter Pan. Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael will all make their mark at Western Carolina University as their beloved story of adventures in Neverland will be told. WCU’s School of Stage and Screen’s production […]
WCU faculty not receiving equal pay
April 2, 2015 by
For years, women around the world have actively participated in a battle for equal rights and treatment in professional settings. Women have been doing the same amount of work, sometime more, as men yet they still receive less pay. This issue has been noted and demonstrated in many large cities, but it was a surprise […]
Heroes and Villains alike visit Cullowhee for WheeCon
March 29, 2015 by
Heroes and villains were hanging out together with plenty of other people from the Cullowhee area for the second annual WheeCon The WCU Comic Book Club hosted the event on Saturday, March 28 in the Forsyth building from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., bringing in between 300 and 350 guests throughout the day. “We were hoping […]
WCU undergraduates show off their research skills in 17th annual Undergraduate Expo
March 25, 2015 by
Western Carolina University held an Undergraduate Expo on March 23 in the University Center’s Grandroom. This was the 17th annual expo and the first day of the expo included students presenting their research that they had conducted. The students from the Environmental Studies program tackled the topic of “Evaluating Sustainability of Purchasing Practices at Western […]
WCU rallies to end the “R” word
March 6, 2015 by
Western Carolina University took a stand on March 4 to raise awareness against using the “R-Word” by hosting an “R-Word” Rally for students to come and support the University Participant Program (UP) Participants. Kelly Kelley, the go-to person for the UP program at WCU, said that the students involved with the program put the event together. “We put […]
