Part of the diversity week is the” Hazing Prevention Week” addressing issues of hazing on campuses in general. Representative from Sigma Phi Epsilon David Stollman spoke on Sept. 21 about hazing within the Greek organizations and the consequences of it. Stollman has been involved with Greek organizations for 15 years which allows him to give […]
New Bids on the Block
September 21, 2011 by
Pi Kappa Phi, is a new fraternity that is trying to established a chapter and join the WCU Greek community. “We want Pi Kappa Phi to come to Western Carolina University to give the men who aren’t in a fraternity a chance to be a part of the most unique fraternity in the country”, says […]
I “mustache” you to come to Mountain Heritage Day
September 21, 2011 by
The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
The 2020 Commission
September 19, 2011 by
Chancellor Dr. David Belcher has opened a new chapter in the planning for the future of Western Carolina University. He brought many new ideas to WCU including one that involves a 36-member committee that will lead the university in development for the next decade. The group, The 2020 Commission, is made up from university faculty, […]
Southern Circuit film tour opens with success
September 16, 2011 by
In a packed University Center Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 13, hundreds of students and staff gather to watch the first documentary in the Southern Circuit film tour entitled Surviving Hitler: A Love Story. Jutta and Helmuth are German citizens when Hitler rises into power, but despite Jutta’s newly discovered Jewish nationality, and Helmuth’s military status, […]
Candlelight Vigil
September 15, 2011 by
Western Carolina University honored the 10 year anniversary of Sept. 11 by sharing memories, gratitude and a moment of silence during a candle light vigil at the central plaza fountain. The event began at 8:30 p.m. with a retrospective video footage and pictures from the tragedy as well as interviews with victims and their families. […]
