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.
“Kiss Me Kate”
March 22, 2011 by
Western Carolina University presents a Cole Porter play, Kiss Me Kate; It will be held at the Fine and Performing Arts Center March 24-26 at 7:30p.m. and on March 27, at 3p.m. Casey Weems and Patrick Detloff, play the two main roles in the play. They share their excitement about the performance with us as […]
Growing to the fall: Catamount spring football
March 22, 2011 by
The official beginning of spring induces thoughts of fall as the football Catamounts finish their first week of spring practice. Just like the mountainous surroundings the young team is ready to grow this spring. The goals set out for the team to work on during practice revolve around being competitive and consistent to bring a […]
WCU’s 13th annual Undergraduate Expo
March 18, 2011 by
Western Carolina University’s Honors College will be hosting the 13th annual Undergraduate Expo this Monday, March 21. This year Western Carolina has 263 students presenting and 77 faculty sponsors involved in the expo, making it one of the largest yet. The expo will be showcasing the student’s research that was completed throughout their undergraduate studies. […]
Other health care options come to Sylva
March 16, 2011 by
A MedWest Urgent Care clinic is coming to Sylva this summer. MedWest Health System is opening an urgent care clinic in the Wal-Mart Plaza shopping center this August. It is planned to replace the Rent-A-Center that is in the location currently. The clinic will offer less expensive walk-in examinations for people who do not need […]
