Miracle at WCU Main Event
We know life on campus goes far beyond the classroom and Campus Activities is here
to help enrich your campus life. Discover a variety of extracurricular activities
like on-campus concerts and movies, arts and cultural events and trips to regional
plays, exhibits, music and more, all of which are offered to students at low or no cost.
Located in the center of campus, the A.K Hinds University Center is a part of the
heart of campus. The UC is a place for you to study and hang out with friends, attend
movies and events, and uncover new activities. Explore some of our marquee events
below. For a full schedule of events visit the Student Activities Calendar
Campus Events and Activities
Week of Welcome & Student Appreciation Week
Welcome back to Cullowhee! We kick off the fall with our annual Week of Welcome celebration
of students returning to campus. All week long you'll have the opportunity to meet
student organizations from across campus, make new friends, enjoy concerts, laugh
with comedians, and enjoy lots of free stuff. For one week, you get to experience
everything WCU has to offer and discover the path you are going to take at WCU. In
the spring, we show our appreciation to our students with free events all week!
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Valley Ballyhoo
It's campus coming back to life. At Valley Ballyhoo, you'll see every corner of student
life at WCU. Meet clubs, Greek Student Organizations and a wide array of businesses
and organizations in Jackson County. They're all here to make your college experience
better.
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LMP Movies
Grab your friends, enjoy some popcorn and join us in the UC Theater each week for
Last Minute Productions' Movie Night!
WCU Student tickets are $2 and everyone else is $5!
Explore Upcoming Movies
On-Campus Concerts
Throughout the year we bring a variety of styles of music to campus. Whether it's
a large event on the plaza for homecoming or an open mic night at Illusions, there
are lots of opportunities to experience live music on campus.
SEE Upcoming Concerts
Dance Marathon
Ignite the spark! Miracle at WCU is a 12-hour event where Catamounts pledge to dance for 12 hours to
raise awareness and financial support for the miracle families of Greenville Health
System Children’s Hospital.
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Homecoming
Catamounts return home to celebrate what WCU means to them during homecoming. We kick
things off with our homecoming carnival then celebrate all things Catamount with a
parade and floats decorated to the nines in downtown Sylva. You won't want to miss
cheering "go cats" at the football game and crowning of the homecoming king and queen.
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Student Organizations
Life as a Catamount is full of opportunities to be involved and make a difference.
With over 170 recognized student organizations including academic interest, sports,
social, and spiritual interest groups, you're sure to quickly find your place here.
Connect Through Engage
Student involvement
The Department of Campus Activities provides a variety of entertainment and educational
opportunities for our Catamounts. Last Minute Productions, our student programming
board, hosts comedians, spoken word artists, concerts, movies and other fun events.
The Arts and Cultural Events series focuses on the arts for programming such as ballet,
graffiti artists, and DIY art workshops. For more information contact Stephanie Sue Rowell (Last Minute Productions) or Brandon Lokey (Arts and Cultural Events).
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Committed to student growth and development, we provide students with the formal and
informal leadership opportunities they need to prepare students to be active participants
in their communities after graduation. New students can jump right in and get involved
with Cat Camp - a leadership retreat for new first-year students - and the Freshman
Leadership Institute.
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LEAdership minor
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Catamounts interested in making an impact on university decision-making and wanting
to play a leadership role on campus can serve on the Student Government Association.
Students who serve on the Student Government Association gain skills and experiences
that appeal to potential employers.
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Parking Ticket appeals form
STUDENT MEDIA
Students interested in print or television production should be sure to check out
the opportunities with our student-run media clubs.
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Campus Activities Staff
Jeff Hughes, Director
Leigh Hudspeth, Assistant Director, Business Operations
Dianne Harris, Budget Officer
Brianne Newsome, Administrative Support Associate
Leslie Cavin, Assistant Director, Leadership Program
Roslyn Gowens, Graduate Assistant for Leadership Program
Stephanie Sue Rowell, Associate Director, Student Programs & Activities
Brandon Lokey, Assistant Director, Campus Programs
Karen Walker, Assistant Director, Student Clubs and Organizations
Diane Swenson, Assistant Director, Communications
Sophia Calhoun, Graduate Assistant for Student Clubs and Organizations
Thomas Cook, Graduate Assistant for Miracle at WCU
Jacki Jenkins, Graduate Assistant for Last Minute Productions
Michael Rymell, Associate Director, Operations
Wes Taylor, Assistant Director, Resource Management
James Houtzer, Assistant Director, Operations
Linda Snyder, Coordinator, Guest Services
Eddie Pettway, Housekeeping Supervisor
Sherita Fizer, Housekeeper
Brandon Lee, Housekeeper
Tim Watson, Housekeeper
Brian Bradley, Housekeeper
Roman Rogers, Housekeeper
