A series of election-related events will unfold at WCU this week as students return to classes from fall break. Each event will be free and open to the public. The third debate between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will be broadcast live 8:30-10:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 in the A.K. […]
WCU Homecoming begins with another successful “Last Lecture” event
October 7, 2012 by
Dr. David Dorondo, Associate Professor of History, kicked off Western’s Homecoming festivities with his enthusiastic installment of the “Last Lecture” series on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the A.K. Hinds University Center Theater. Dorondo made his way through the lecture, referencing his passion for horses, history and, of course, teaching. He talked about the importance of […]
Something new about tailgating WCU 2012
October 5, 2012 by
Western Carolina students and alumni gathered Saturday, Sept. 22, for some food, football and fun, better known as tailgating. The WCU catamounts battled the Samford bulldogs during family weekend at 3:30 p.m. at E.J. Whitmire stadium in Cullowhee NC. Tailgating for the event started at noon. “With our new Chancellor David Belcher allowing us to tailgate 3 […]
Catamount Games pump up students for Homecoming 2012
October 5, 2012 by
Laughter and music abounded on the University Center lawn as students played against one another in the Catamount Games on Wednesday evening as part of Western Carolina University’s 2012 Homecoming. The catamount games consisted of five activities: ladder golf, cornhole, darts, kan jam, and tug-o-war. Jonathan Johnston, new assistant director of intramural sports, bounced from […]
Bring on your floats, your banners and your school spirit, Catamounts!
October 5, 2012 by
Western Carolina University will kick off homecoming, 2012 with a parade on Main St. in Sylva on October 5 at 6:15 p.m. There will be student floats, the homecoming court, the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, WCU cheerleaders and more. On Thursday evening, participating Catamounts were on the UC lawn decorating banners for their […]
Ladies shine in Miss Black and Gold Pageant
October 3, 2012 by
Coulter Recital Hall was the site of WCU’s fifth Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Friday, Sept. 28. Started in 2005 by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Nu Zeta chapter, the pageant awards one winner with a monetary scholarship, sash and crown. Last year’s pageant winner, Kacy Brown, was the master of ceremonies for […]
