“The North Carolina Constitution grants power, while the United States Constitution restricts power,” Justice Robert Orr of the NC Supreme Court explained that this fact is one of the most important things to learn from the Constitution Day Lecture. Orr gave a short overview of the NC Constitution. Robert Ferguson of the WCU Department of […]
At WCU, diversity is a true community affair
October 2, 2014 by
“Diversity is the world” was the overall message for Diversity Week event on Thursday, Sept. 18, held by Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs in the University Center Grand Room. The event opened up with a skit showcasing stereotypes. Afterwards, the attention was on the week’s keynote speakers Monti Washington and Julia Garcia who […]
WCU provides opportunities to study abroad
October 1, 2014 by
‘Come and see what the world offers’ was the description of the eighth annual Study Abroad Fair and many students came to see it on Sept. 16. Around 300 people came to the event. Information about studying abroad was given out, and students could also get to know some of the international students on campus. Excitement […]
WCU community marches for a cause
September 29, 2014 by
Students at Western Carolina University participated in “Take Back the Night” to raise awareness for women who have been sexual abused and break the silence about sexual violence. “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, date rape has got to go,” was one of many chants said by the dozens of Greek lettered organizations participated in the annual […]
New certification guidelines will give Hospitality and Tourism students an edge
September 24, 2014 by
Hospitality and Tourism students will be required by the North Carolina Department of Insurance to be certified in crowd management before volunteering at the annual Mountain Heritage Day festival. Volunteering at Mountain Heritage Day has been a requirement for Dr. Carroll Brown’s Festival and Special Event Management students as a service learning assignment since 2004. […]
Fracking in North Carolina – danger to the environment or good for the economy?
September 19, 2014 by
The last public hearing on the N.C. Mining and Energy Commission proposed oil and gas rules that lifts the moratorium on fracking was full with passion, tears and calls for public action to preserve the environment and the clean waters of Western North Carolina. Watch the full report.
