May--December 2004
Sporting Events - For a complete and detailed listing of Western Carolina University sporting events, see www.catamountsports.com
Exhibitions
Mountain Heritage
Center
Gallery A: Migration of the Scotch-Irish
People (permanent exhibition). The story of early settlers to Western
Norht Carolina.
The People of the Land. An introduction to Cherokee heritage sites in Cullowhee. Through May 2004.
Gallery C: All Things Iron: Practical and Decorative Ironware. A collection of over 200 iron items from private collectors in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Objects date from the 1600s to the 1900s and include cooking implements, blacksmith and farrier tools, lighting devices, hinges, and other ironware. Through December.
Gallery B: Mama's Aprons. Over 60 aprons chronicle the apron's place in the past and in the present. Through July 6.
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June-October. (227-7129 or www.wcu.edu/mhc)
Belk Gallery
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., or by appointment.
Belk Building. (227-3591)
Chelsea Gallery
The Illusion of Self, senior
exhibition by Laura Stillwell. Through May 10.
Gallery hours: same as hours for A.K. Hinds University Center. (227-7206)
Calendar of Events
May
SLIDESHOW
SPOTLIGHT, MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER: "Corn: Milling, Tilling, and Stilling"
tells the story of corn as used by Native Americans and frontier settlers
in the southern Appalachians.
Saturday,
May 1-Friday, May 7
Final Exams
Thursday, May 6
Workshop--Davy Arch, noted Cherokee artist and storyteller, conducting
informal gourd mask-making workshop and telling traditional stories that
relate Cherokee history and culture to the mask-making process. Appropriate
for children and adults of all skill levels. Mask-making materials provided.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visiting artist studio, Belk Building. (227-3591)
Saturday,
May 8
Commencement
Monday,
May 10-Tuesday, May 25
May Mini-mester
Monday, May 10-Tuesday, May 11
Workshop--Davy Arch, noted Cherokee artist and storyteller, conducting
informal gourd mask-making workshop and telling traditional stories that
relate Cherokee history and culture to the mask-making process. Appropriate
for children and adults of all skill levels. Mask-making materials provided.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visiting artist studio, Belk Building. (227-3591)
Monday,
May 10-Friday, May 14 and
Monday,
May 17-Friday, May 21
Tiny Tot Swim
Program, Session 1--for children ages one-five. Adults must accompany children
in the pool. Cost: $28 per child. Pool, Reid Gymnasium. (227-3551 for more
information; 227-7397 to enroll)
Thursday, May 13
Presentation--"To the Ends of the Earth: Thirty Years of Photography,"
featuring internationally renowned National Geographic photographer, writer,
and mountaineering guide Gordon Wiltsie. 7 p.m. Theater, A.K. Hinds
University Center. (227-7397 or http://edoutreach.wcu.edu/photography)
Friday, May 14-Saturday, May 15
Workshop--"Shoot Like a Pro," two-day, non-credit photography workshop
featuring internationally renowned National Geographic photographer, writer,
and mountaineering guide Gordon Wiltsie. Designed for participants of varying
abilities. Cost: $185. University Outreach Center. (227-7397 or http://edoutreach.wcu.edu/photography)
Sunday,
May 16
Spring
into Summer program--monthly series, April through October, that invites
families to explore the regionís natural heritage and discover how
they can fit into the natural world presents "Farm Visit." No admission
charged, but reservations required. 2:30?3:30 p.m. Mountain Heritage
Center, H.F. Robinson Administration Building. (227-7129)
Wednesday,
May 19
Workshop--"Adaptive
Leadership," Part 1, will raise leadersí awareness of differences
among people and situations and teach leaders to tailor approaches based
on team members' motivations, personality styles, the organizational environment,
and the situation. 6 Professional Development credits; must attend both
Part 1 and Part 2 (Part 2, May 26). Choose either 9-11:30 a.m. or 2-4:30
p.m. Room 404, Belk Building. (http://www.wcu.edu/hr/training/professional.asp)
Wednesday,
Mary 26
Workshop--"Adaptive
Leadership," Part 2, will raise leadersí awareness of differences
among people and situations and teach leaders to tailor approaches based
on team membersí motivations, personality styles, the organizational
environment, and the situation. 6 Professional Development credits; must
attend both Part 1 and Part 2 (Part 1, May 19). Choose either 9-11:30 a.m.
or 2-4:30 p.m. Room 404, Belk Building. (http://www.wcu.edu/hr/training/professional.asp)
June
SLIDESHOW SPOTLIGHT, MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER: "Mountain Trout"
tells the 10,000-year-old story of people, trout, and flowing water in
the southern mountains.
Wednesday, June 2-Thursday, August 5
10-week day and evening classes
Wednesday, June 2-Friday, July 2
5-week first-term day and evening classes
Monday, June 7-Friday, June 11
Camp--Eco Adventures, for rising 2nd and 3rd graders. Cost:
$25. Daily 8:30-noon. Mountain Heritage Center, H.F. Robinson Administration
Building. (227-7397)
Tuesday, June 8
Open Forum--to collect public input on yearlong comprehensive study,
examining academic integrity, governance, rules compliance, and university
commitment to equity, student-athlete welfare, and sportsmanship, of Western
Carolina’s intercollegiate athletics program as part of NCAA Division I
certification process. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room B, A.K. Hinds
University Center. (227-2194)
Friday, June 11-Saturday, June 12
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Friday, June 11
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Saturday, June 12
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, June 13
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Monday, June 14-Tuesday, June 15
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Monday, June 14-Friday, July 2
Youth Summer Swim Program, Session 1--for children ages six and above.
Cost: $55 per child. 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:45 a.m. Pool, Reid Gymnasium.
(227-3551 for more information or 227-7397 to enroll)
Wednesday, June 16
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Thursday, June 17
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Friday, June 17-Saturday, June 18
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Friday, June 18
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Saturday, June 19
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Through June 20. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, June 20
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Complete Works
of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
2 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Spring into Summer program--monthly series, April through October, that invites families to explore the regionís natural heritage and discover how they can fit into the natural world. Topic of program to be announced. No admission charged, but reservations required. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mountain Heritage Center, H.F. Robinson Administration Building. (227-7129)
Sunday, June 20-Friday, June 25
Fifth annual Mountain Dulcimer Week--an experience in early Appalachian
music featuring classes for beginning and experienced players, classes
in building a traditional mountain dulcimer, and classes addressing the
history of the dulcimer in Appalachian life. (http://cess.wcu.edu/dulcimer
or 800-928-4968)
Monday, June 21
Orientation for transfer students (227-7087)
Monday, June 21-Friday, June 25
Camp--Mountain Mysteries, cultural history camp for rising 4th
and 5th graders that will explore the heritage of southern Appalachia beginning
with Native Americans and continuing through the pioneer experience. Cost:
$25. Daily 8:3-?noon. Mountain Heritage Center, H.F. Robinson Administration
Building. (227-7129)
Tuesday, June 22-Wednesday, June 23
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Wednesday, June 23
Workshop--"Influential Leadership" panel discussion, featuring recognized
regional, local, and campus leaders sharing their insights and experiences
about how to use communication, inspiration, and vision to get things done.
3-5 p.m. Catamount Room, A.K. Hinds University Center. (http://www.wcu.edu/hr/training/professional.asp)
Friday, June 25-Saturday, June 26
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Friday, June 25
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday, June 26
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, June 27
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Monday, June 28-Tuesday, June 29
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Wednesday, June 30
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
July
Thursday, July 1-Friday, July 2
Orientation for freshmen. (227-7087)
Thursday, July 1
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Friday, July 2
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli
Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday,--July 3
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. Through July 4. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, July 4
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents The Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Monday, July 5?Friday, July 23
Youth Summer Swim Program, Session 2--for children ages six and above.
Cost: $55 per child. 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:45 a.m. Pool, Reid Gymnasium.
(227-3551 for more information; 227-7397 to enroll)
Tuesday, July 6-Thursday, August 5
5-week second-term--day and evening classes
Friday, July 9
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 7:30 p.m.
Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday, July 10
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 2 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, July 11
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 2 p.m. Call
for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Monday, July 12-Thursday, July 15
Camp--annual summer soccer camp for boys and girls entering kindergarten
through 8th grade. Cost: $165 full day; $90 half day. (www.westerncarolinasoccercamp.com
or 227-2025)
Wednesday, July 14
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 7:30 p.m.
Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Thursday, July 15
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 7:30 p.m.
Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Friday, July 16
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 7:30 p.m.
Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday, July 17
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through July 18. 2 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, July 18
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents Cabaret (Revised
Version) by John Kander and Fred Ebb. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Friday, July 23
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday, July 24
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket
information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Sunday, July 25
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Monday, July 26-Friday, July 30 and
Monday, August 2-Friday, August 6
Tiny Tot Swim Program, Session 2--for children ages one-five. Adults
must accompany children in the pool. Cost: $28 per child. Pool, Reid Gymnasium.
(227-3551 for more information; 227-7397 to enroll)
Wednesday, July 28
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Thursday, July 29
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Friday, July 30
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.
Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
Saturday, July 31
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. Through August 1. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket
information. Niggli Theatre. (227-7491)
August
Sunday, August 1
Theatre--Western Carolina Stage Company presents On Golden Pond
by Ernest Thompson. 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. Niggli Theatre.
(227-7491)
Friday, August 6
Commencement
Monday, August 9-Friday, August 13 and
Monday, August 16-Friday, August 20
Tiny Tot Swim Program, Session 3--for children ages one-five. Adults
must accompany children in the pool. Cost: $28 per child. Pool, Reid Gymnasium.
(227-3551 for more information; 227-7397 to enroll)
Saturday, August 21
Residence halls open to freshmen only
Sunday, August 22-Wednesday, August 25
Orientation for new and transfer students
Sunday, August 21
Residence halls open to all students
Thursday, August 26
All classes begin
September
Monday, September 6
Labor Day holiday
Saturday, September 25
Festival--30th Annual Mountain Heritage Day, old-fashioned day-long
celebration of mountain life, featuring three stages of traditional music
and dance with continuous toe-tapping fiddle and banjo music and clogging,
two shape-note singing sessions that reflect the sacred traditions of the
mountains, dozens of demonstrations of mountain folk arts, and craft and
food booths. (227-3193 or www.mountainheritageday.com)
October
Thursday, October 14-Sunday, October 17
Fall holiday, no classes
Saturday, October 23
Homecoming--Catamounts vs. Chattanooga. Southern Conference game. 2
p.m. Whitmire Stadium/Waters Field. (227-7338)
November
Wednesday, November 24-Sunday, November 28
Thanksgiving holiday
December
Saturday, December 11-Friday, December 17
Final exams
Saturday, December 18
Commencement, 2 p.m., Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Sunday, December 19
Christmas holiday begins
Last updated: May 5, 2004