A part of what defines WCU as an engaging and prospering institution is how it values a community effort. One way they present this through service learning. The Center for Service Learning (CSL) is a program here on campus that integrates everyday values as a person in society into education. Service learning acquires what students […]
Ibram X. Kendi tackles racism in WCU Civil Discourse Series
February 8, 2018 by
In today’s society, one of the questions we consistently struggle to answer is how to finally abolish racism. Ibram X. Kendi offers a solution that might just work. For WCU’s Civil Discourse series, Kendi broke down racism and ways to overcome it on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the UC Grand room. First, in order to […]
WCU Concert Choir bound for the big stage
February 7, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Western Carolina University’s Concert Choir will travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 24-28. The choir features 35 of the top singers from across campus, including both music and non-music majors. Allison Thorp, assistant professor of music and director of Choral […]
WCU Civil Discourse Series introduces Ibram X. Kendi
February 5, 2018 by
Racism isn’t just black and white. While described as “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race” by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Ibram X. Kendi claims it is not that simple. Ibram X. Kendi will be the speaker for […]
Countdown to the mound
January 29, 2018 by
The countdown is on for The Cats with Bats to swing back into action. The Western Carolina University baseball team is scheduled for a heavy schedule with more home series this year than in years past. The Cats, who won the SoCon Championship in 2016, are scheduled to have 26 home games this coming season […]
Urban Bush Women hit the stage at WCU
January 26, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Guide and written by Gavin Stewart The WCU Performance Series will resume Tuesday, Feb. 6, when “Urban Bush Women: Hair & Other Stories” comes to Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The show, which features dance, music and text with the history, culture and spiritual traditions of African-Americans […]
