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Details announced for Rose Parade trip

Fans of Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band can watch the musical group often referred to as “the world’s largest funk rock band” take part in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif. WCU alumni and booster trip deposits due March 15.

Snow has staff working in a winter wonderland

While a winter storm can turn WCU’s campus into a wonderland of ice and snow, such a storm also can cause major disruptions in basic university operations. The task of mediating the disruptions lands on the plates of a number of office staffs on campus, with their efforts coordinated by Tammi Hudson, WCU’s emergency manager.

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Business faculty, students assist with county economic impact study

Faculty and students from Western Carolina University’s College of Business are joining forces with the Asheville-based consulting firm BluePrints for Business to help the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce conduct an economic impact study.

News Briefs

  • Mark Mattheis, assistant professor of communication, has shared a video created by his students of the Jan. 28 Niggli celebration premiere event online via WCU on iTunes U. The video is located in “Broadcasting” within the "Featured Content" area. (more...) #
  • The North Carolina Division of Social Services awarded more than $31,000 to Western Carolina University’s social work department. (more...) #
  • Chancellor John W. Bardo will honor the five finalists for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, one of the highest teaching honors bestowed by WCU, at a reception in Illusions at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. (more...) #
  • The WCU Faculty Forum recently published an article by Todd Collins, assistant professor of political science, about a survey conducted to assess faculty and staff opinions of potential development and changes in Cullowhee. (more...) #

February 8 – February 14, 2010

Categories | The Reporter


Photos | WCU News Services

Ramsey Center
Unity March

Events | WCU News Services

“Predators from the Sky” presentation at WCU Western Regional Science Fair | Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 9-10 | 9:15 a.m. | Ramsey Center

Art Education Club Valentine’s Day Sale | Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Second floor, University Center

Terry Armfield/ Will Peebles Recital | Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 8 p.m. | Recital Hall, Coulter Building

WCU Wellness Fair | Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Campus Recreation Center

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” performed by University Players | Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13 | 7:30 p.m. | Niggli Theatre

WCU Wind Ensemble | Friday, Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | Fine and Performing Arts Center

All-District Band Festival Concert | Saturday, Feb. 13 | 4 p.m. | Fine and Performing Arts Center

Men's Basketball vs. Davidson | Saturday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Ramsey Center

Tribute performance to comic Red Skeleton | Sunday, Feb. 14 | 3 p.m. | Fine and Performing Arts Center

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” performed by University Players | Sunday, Feb. 14 | 3 p.m. | Niggli Theatre