Western Carolina University

Office of Alumni Affairs

520 H.F. Robinson Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Telephone: (877) 440-9990 Toll Free
Local: (828) 227-7335
Fax: (828)227-7424
E-Mail to Alumni Affairs

Greetings from The Office Of Alumni - An update from the Alumni Association

Calendar of Events - Find out what's going on with us

History of Alumni Tower - Behind the campus monument

Alumni House - History, How to make reservations to stay at the Bird Alumni House

Personal Information Update - Help us keep up with you so we can keep you on our mailing list and E-Mail you about special events

Class Notes - Leave a note online for fellow Alumni to read

WCU Alumni License Plates - Show your school spirit by ordering a new Western license plate

Gifts & Clothing - Get Western Goods from our bookstore

Western Clubs - Regional Alumni clubs throughout the area

Alumni News

Western Makes Yahoo.com Honor Roll Once Again

Western Carolina University has been named one of the 100 "most wired" university campuses in the nation by Yahoo! Internet Life magazine, a national publication and guide to the World Wide Web.

Western was ranked the 68th most wired university in the United States, and was listed ahead of such larger universities as Clemson, South Carolina, Southern California, Notre Dame and Georgetown. Other North Carolina universities ranked in the top 100 are UNC-Wilmington(ranked #75), UNC-Chapel Hill(45), NC State(22) and Wake Forest(19).

The rankings are part of the cover story titled "America's 100 Most Wired Colleges 2000" in the May issue of Yahoo! Internet Life magazine's print and on-line editions. This distinction marks the second time the publication has recognized Western for advances in the use of the tools of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. The magazine, in a 1998 story listing the 50 most wired small towns in America, bestowed the title of "most wired small town" in North Carolina on WCU's
home community of Cullowhee.

Click here for the full story from Yahoo Internet Life.

WCU Becomes 4th National Merit Scholar Sponsor in NC

Western Carolina University has become only the fourth institution of higher education in North Carolina to be designated an official college sponsor of National Merit Scholars. This announcement successfully concludes one chapter of an ambitious effort announced by Chancellor Bardo to vaporize myths about the quality of Western's academic programs.

2000 Alumni Directory

We are currently in the process of preparing a 2000 edition Alumni Directory and have contracted with Harris Publishing Company to assist us in gathering current information on our alums. You should have already received, in paper form, a survey to assist us in updating our database as well as notifying us of your desire to be included in our next directory. Representatives of Harris Publishing Company will begin a phoning confirmation process within the next few weeks. These representatives will identify themselves by name and company and will confirm the accurateness of the information we have on file. If you have any questions regarding this process, call our office at 877-440-9990 or contact Harris Publishing directly at 800-550-4762. This directory is for official University and Alumni Association use, and for individual communication of a personal nature between members listed therein. Use of the directory for any other purpose is strictly prohibited.

The Western Network

The Western network is a new association of Western parents, friends and alumni that advocate the University's growth needs with the state.
For more information on the Western Network, click here.

Tammy Haskett - New Alumni Director

The office of alumni affairs has a new director, Tammy Haskett. Mrs. Haskett, a 1984 graduate, joined our team February 21.
Find out more about the new director.

2000 Western Carolina University Athletic Scholarship Auction
June 10, 5:30 p.m.

This annual auction, open to all Western alumni, Catamount Club members, and friends of WCU, has become the cornerstone event in our annual fundraising efforts. Funds generated through this effort are used to provide athletic grants-in-aid to deserving men and women student-athletes at WCU. The auction will be held at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte. For more information, call the Catamount Club at (828) 227-7377 or email Lynn Ammons.