Western’s international exchange partnership program has welcomed over 50 new students from all over the world for 2011/2012 school year. Glamorgan University sophomore, David Rose is one of these international students who is already experiencing a very different style of education from what he is used to. Only a month after arriving in WCU Rose has […]
WCU Monday night football
September 13, 2011 by
Western Carolina University and Last Minute Productions kicked off the NFL season with a Monday Night football party in the UC Theatre. The Patriots/Dolphins and Raiders/Broncos games were broadcasted live on the big screen for students of the University to enjoy. There was a turnout of around 25-30 students that came to enjoy the games. […]
Responding to tragedy
September 9, 2011 by
“I wasn’t lucky to be a part of the 9/11 response, I was honored,” is the first thing that Lori Gerber says to a small crowd of students and faculty gathered in the UC Grandroom on Sept. 8 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on America. The atmosphere is intimate […]
Sunny weather for the 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom
September 8, 2011 by
Whether you have experience with canoeing or not, join Western Carolina University’s Base Camp Cullowhee and the Parks and Recreation students to race along the Tuckasegee River on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at 9 a.m. Students, staff, families, and kids are all welcome to watch or race near the bridge on Old Cullowhee Road on […]
Jackson County Get Fit Challenge
September 8, 2011 by
The Jackson County Get Fit Challenge kicked off August 29 and will continue with the first round through December 5. The challenge is to get Jackson County residents off the couch and have them put their running shoes on and be active. For a segment on the radio Power 90.5 Dr. Randy Provost of Med […]
WCU marching band prepares for upcoming season
September 8, 2011 by
Official practice hasn’t even started and hundreds of students holding instruments are already drenched in sweat, wearing only what’s necessary to cover their bodies. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this is the scene for the Pride of the Mountains marching band, working hard to make their half time show a success, something the band knows […]
