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TEACHER’S PAINTING HELPS ENGINEERS WITH CAMPUS BRIDGE PROJECT

Thanks to a painting by a Western Carolina University alumna, a new bridge over Cullowhee Creek near the campus picnic area was installed last November and is now in use for pedestrian traffic.  

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI SOCIETY IS FORMED

For several years, Western Carolina University had an unofficial group of African-American alumni who stayed connected through a website and planned a biennial reunion and various events during Homecoming. But after a series of diversity-related events and concerns that took place on campus in recent years, Pam Degraffenreid ’80, director of the WCU Bookstore, felt it was time to form an official African-American alumni organization.  

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ROYALTY IN OUR MIDST

A member of a European royal family, who lived quietly in Cullowhee for two years while attending WCU classes, will marry his college sweetheart this summer.   

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Purple Thunder drum line to perform during NBA All-Star weekend

Plans call for the percussion ensemble, along with members of cheer and dance squads, to perform at an event being billed as B/R x NC.   

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WCU holding Open House for prospective students, families Feb. 23

Afternoon activities will include general tours of campus, an opportunity to visit a residence hall and a variety of information sessions addressing topics such as paying for college.  

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Ethics, confronting oppression to be topic of Jerry Jackson Lecture

Lee McBride of the College of Wooster will present “Ethics and Insurrection: Boldly Confronting Oppression” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.  

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Hillary Matthews joins university staff as associate auditor

The Sylva resident will share responsibility for on-campus audits, institutional risk assessment and compliance with a variety of laws, regulations and policies.  

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Students, faculty, staff lead with love during ‘I Love WCU’ month

The WCU community can show its love for the university throughout February with social media posts, hand-written notes on paper hearts and financial contributions to help students.  

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Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet celebrates 25 years 'and going strong'

The Sylva-based ensemble will present a concert marking two-and-a-half decades of music, travel and fun on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library.  

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