Story by WCU Office of Public Relations The quest to find Western Carolina University’s next chancellor is back in high gear after the committee leading the search for a successor to the late David O. Belcher approved minor modifications to an existing leadership statement, tweaked language to advertise the position and formalized the timeline for […]
WCU chancellor search committee tweaks leadership statement, seeks nominations of candidates
October 25, 2018 by
WCU community discusses hazing
October 18, 2018 by
Hazing is not something to only happen to greek organizations. In fact, as many WCU students learned during the film and discussion on Sept. 27 hosted by Greek Student Engagement and Development as part of the National Hazing Prevention Week, these humiliating ceremonies happen more often in sports. WCU Greek life director, Ron Schidemantle, and […]
WCU students were challenged to listen
September 24, 2018 by
“People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other,” former Attorney General Loretta Lynch said, quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lynch, who spoke to the full auditorium at Bardo at the […]
Drag Queens needed at WCU
September 20, 2018 by
Intercultural Affairs (ICA) and the Sexuality And Gender Alliance (SAGA) are hosting the 2018 WCU Drag Show, and for the first time ever, students will have the chance to audition to be a queen on stage! Auditions are on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. in the UC Theater, but students must email Tyler Melvin […]
Wi sculpture brings past and present together
September 19, 2018 by
Western Carolina University will unveil a sculpture of the Cherokee symbol Wi, meaning place, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 in the Killian Courtyard. The sculpture was created by Todd Martin, a fine arts student, and is part of last year’s academic theme “Cherokee: Community. Culture. Connection.” Cullowhee was once known as Judaculla Place, […]
WCU sorority fundraising for Autism Speaks
September 18, 2018 by
The sisters of WCU Alpha Xi Delta are holding “The Amaxing Challenge” to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks throughout the week of Sept. 17 to 21. The “Amaxing Challenge” is the signature fundraiser of Alpha Xi Delta and is set up every fall semester to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism. All proceeds […]
