Western Carolina University welcomed prospective students at the first open house of the year on Saturday, Oct. 27, with a campus-wide information fair. Open house allows interested students and family members to get a taste of everything that campus has to offer and see what it is like to be a Catamount. They were able to meet […]
Rosa Clemente inspires fight for social equality
November 2, 2018 by
Western Carolina’s third annual Civil Discourse Speaker Rosa Clemente spoke about the importance of organized activism when faced with social injustice on Oct. 23 in the UC Grand room full of students, faculty, staff and guests. Clemente is a political commentator and journalist who has dedicated most of her life to grassroots organizing and activism […]
The Director of Campus Activities on Clemente’s disclaimer statement
November 2, 2018 by
Rosa Clemente, a political commentator and journalist, spoke to WCU students on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a luncheon in the UC Illusions Room and a keynote speech at 7 p.m. in the UC Grand Room. However, prior to both her presentations, a disclaimer from the Department of Student Activities was read. The disclaimer stated that […]
Early voting ends on Saturday, Nov. 3. There is still time left to cast an early vote
November 1, 2018 by
Early voting ends on Saturday, Nov. 3 and according to news reports it already passed the turnout from 2014 mid-term elections. Fiona Buchanan, president of the WCU Student Democracy Coalition said that more than 700 student and faculty voters have shown up for early voting in the UC during the first week of early voting. The Student […]
President of UNC system, Margaret Spellings resigns
October 26, 2018 by
UNC President, Margaret Spellings, will step down in March 2019 after only three years of leading the 17-campus university system. The announcement was made Friday, Oct. 26, after the two-hour closed-door meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. According to the news reports, she was the one initiating the discussion for her early departure. “All […]
The people, the company and Ken Langone
October 26, 2018 by
Ken Langone, business icon and co-founder of Home Depot, shared his entrepreneurial experience with over 200 members of WCU’s staff, students and local community members through stories, tips and his novel I Love Capitalism! An American Story. Lagone’s talk on Oct. 22 was part of the University Distinguished Speaker Series and co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of […]
