Students gathered in the University Center Grand Room on Thursday, April 10, to hear Grammy winner and A&R Music Executive of the Year, Amir Windom, deliver a powerful message. “Be more than successful; be significant….Because success is tangible, but significance creates a legacy.” He was the keynote speaker for Black Awareness Week at WCU.
Balaton brass, beats, and treats
February 24, 2014 by
As the lights dimmed and a hush fell over a small recital hall, shiny brass and thundering percussion slowly filled a silent space with echoing musical conversation. It is hard to describe the atmosphere at the Balaton Chamber Brass concert of Feb. 18. The four performers of the night – husband and wife Dan and […]
WCU Communication department at the Olympics
February 20, 2014 by
The XXII Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia, are even more interesting when we have four WCU representatives there to share their moments with us on social media and in traditional media. Asheville Citizen-Times published a story on them Feb. 15. “ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina does not have any athletes competing in the Winter […]
Study sports management in the UK; Application deadline is this week
February 12, 2014 by
Ever wonder what behind the scenes of a sporting event is like? Western Carolina University is offering students a chance to learn sports marketing and meet professionals who manage events like cricket, rugby and football (soccer) in the United Kingdom. It is not too late to sign up; all students regardless of major can enroll […]
Winter weather strikes again
February 12, 2014 by
Cullowhee is turning into a “winter wonderland” as we speak, with snow falling to the ground and classes being cancelled. However, this wonderland can be as dangerous as it is pretty. Governor Pat McCrory said in a statement around noon today, ““It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty […]
WCU gamers get ready!
February 7, 2014 by
Whee Game will be hosting their bi-semester LAN this Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Grand Room and Illusions in the University Center. Vice president of console gaming Duy Nguyen said in an email interview that the LAN will have every major console except for the Xbox One. That includes the Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, […]
