News Briefs
WCU reps in Mexico to study Mayan language, art
Representatives of Western Carolina University’s Cherokee studies program and the Fine Art Museum have traveled to San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, to learn about the Mayan art and language.
Physical Education Majors Club to host ‘Parents’ Night Out’ on Friday, Dec.4
Children of Western Carolina University administrators, faculty and staff ages 3 and up are invited to a night of fun and physical activity from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, in Reid Gym.
WCU staff and faculty support charitable organizations through State Employees Combined Campaign
Western Carolina University staff and faculty committed more than $39,000 to charitable organizations through the State Employees Combined Campaign — more than $4,000 above the $35,000 goal for 2009.
Human resources prepares for transition to new payroll system
The Office of Human Resources at Western Carolina University is preparing to transition to a new payroll system and has issued an announcement about some of the changes and how they affect employees.
‘Women Who Dare!’ speaker series to host presentation about Zora Neale Hurston on Wednesday, Nov. 18
Sharon D. Johnson, journalist and screenwriter, will discuss key essays by Zora Neale Hurston, the most published African-American woman of her time, as part of the “Women Who Dare!” series at Western Carolina University. The presentation will be held in the multipurpose room of A.K. Hinds University Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. [...]
WCU electric staff wins safety award from ElectriCities of North Carolina
Western Carolina University’s electric department recently was presented a 2008 Safety Award from ElectriCities of North Carolina for achieving a perfect record of no lost workday accidents during 2008.
Flutist honored for lifetime achievements to perform Tuesday at WCU
Flutist William Bennett will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, with Lillian Pearson on piano and assisted by Eldred Spell, professor, on flute.
Madrigal dinner tickets go on sale Nov. 3
UPDATE: The dinner scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, has been canceled.
Tickets for this year’s Madrigal Christmas Dinners will go on sale 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Faculty and staff invited to join sustainability council
The energy management office at Western Carolina University is seeking students, faculty and staff to be members of a campus sustainability council.
WCU students host safe Halloween events
from trick-or-treating to storytelling to theater
WCU students, faculty and staff host trick-or-treating, ghost stories and theater events this Halloween.
Concerns about revised FERPA policy due Oct. 27
A revised version of a university policy regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act has been posted on the Faculty and Staff Announcements Web site.
‘Women Who Dare!’ speaker series begins Wednesday, Oct. 21
The Women’s Center will host the first “Women Who Dare!” interdisciplinary speaker series event in Multipurpose Room A on the second floor of A.K. Hinds University Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Pride of the Mountains to receive ultimate prize for marching bands Oct. 24
Representatives of the John Philip Sousa Foundation will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 24, to present the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the nation’s highest and most-coveted award for college and university marching bands, to Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.
Center for Service Learning launches Catamount Student Service Corps
The Center for Service Learning has launched the Catamount Student Service Corps to replace the Jacob Spencer Medford Scholars program. Through this initiative – organized in conjunction with the federal work-study program – students will engage in leadership roles in some of the center’s programs and projects.
Staff Senate, Service Learning co-sponsor food drive
Western Carolina University’s Staff Senate and the Center for Service Learning are sponsoring food drives through early November.
Student artist to be commissioned to create Josefina Niggli portrait
The Western Carolina University 2009 Josefina Niggli Celebration Committee and Fine Art Museum will commission a WCU student artist to create a work of art that embodies the spirit and character of Niggli, an acclaimed WCU faculty member, writer, poet and theater and movie director.
WEDNESDAY: Enjoy lunch, music and fair at Employee Appreciation Day
Western Carolina University staff and faculty are invited to enjoy free food and music, and a vendor fair at the 12th annual Employee Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
THURSDAY: Country music artist and alumnus Matt Stillwell to perform at campaign celebration on lawn of University Center
Chancellor John W. Bardo will announce the total amount of contributions and pledges received during WCU’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign at a public ceremony, which will be followed by a block party with live music and food.
FRIDAY: Winford Gordon to be featured speaker in Last Lecture Series
Winford Gordon, an assistant professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, will present “Listen Carefully in Case Life Happens” at the Last Lecture Series event on Friday, Oct. 16.
Faculty and staff offered discount to see
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream…” on Friday, Oct. 30
WCU faculty and staff tickets are discounted to $5 for the performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
