On a sunny day in April, the central plaza at Western Carolina University was filled with the smell of fresh Yemen coffee, along with the sounds of gongs from Indonesia. The feeling of cultural awareness through the students and faculty was in full force. WCU’s acting chancellor, Alison Morrison-Sheltar, joined international program director Ling Lebeau and associate […]
WCU 37th International Festival was success
April 14, 2016 by
The UC Lawn was full with flags from all over the world. The air was the smell of Turkish coffee and Arabic tea; the crowd was happy. Many of them had drawings on their faces, or were playing with their new and small stuffed and colorful frogs and lizards. This was the 37th International festival held […]
‘Home away from home’ in Japan
April 12, 2016 by
Jessica Nash, a third year student at Western Carolina University, has always been interested in Japanese culture since she discovered what anime was. “That was the door that introduced me to so many amazing and culturally pique things about Japan,” said Nash. To further explore the language, entertainment, anime, the way people live there and the […]
Get ready for a cultural experience
April 11, 2016 by
Western Carolina University will have its 37th annual International Festival on Wednesday, April 13, from 11 – 2:30 p.m. on the University Center lawn. WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services is hosting the event. The festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of WCU’s international student population. Its purpose is to share awareness of […]
Behind the scenes of international studies
April 26, 2011 by
Every year thousands of students travel abroad to receive an international education and even more travel to the states for a U.S. educational experience. Western Carolina University is no exception. WCU’s International Program and Services Department holds several events throughout the year to recognize international studies including: open houses, International Education Week, International Festival, Career […]
“32nd annual International Festival”
April 6, 2011 by
Western Carolina held its 32nd International Festival, April 6, on the UC lawn. The festival is held to promote international studies and cultural awareness. This year the festival had everything from a mock traditional Saudi Arabian wedding and dance, to country specific cuisine. Here are some photos of this year’s International Festival.
