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Campus Theme

Campus Theme

Joseph Erb

Campus Theme 2018-19

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Defining America

For the past eight years, WCU has selected an interdisciplinary theme for campus conversations, curricular and co-curricular connections, and enrichment. The primary focus is to educate and to offer a holistic look at something through multiple lenses. Join us this year as we explore people, place, and things that define America.

Campus Theme

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Campus themes constitute one example of a high impact practice that provides students with common and collaborative educational experiences, opportunities to connect curricular and co-curricular learning, and explorations of disciplines through a common framework. 
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One Book

One Book Cover

The mission of the One Book program is to engage first-year students, as well as the campus community, in a common intellectual experience that promotes critical thinking and interdisciplinary conversation. This years' One Book is: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez.
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Programs and Events

Campus Central Plaza

Signature campus events throughout the academic year will highlight the campus theme, Defining America. Events include documentaries, civil discourse speakers, poetry readings, cultural trips and more. Explore the events on campus as we spend the year "Defining America"
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Campus Theme News

Hasan Davis, an author, actor and youth advocate

Actor Hasan Davis to portray York, tell a personal story

Author, actor and youth advocate, Hasan Davis, will visit Western Carolina University as part of the 2018-19 interdisciplinary learning theme “Defining America,” with two public presentations.

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International Fest Student Flags

#DefiningAmerica

After a campuswide poll last fall, the selected theme the 2018-19 academic year is “Defining America.” Since 2009, WCU has selected an interdisciplinary theme for campus conversations, curricular and co-curricular connections, and enrichment.

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An exhibition at the fine art museum

Exhibition Set at Fine Art Museum

A reception is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, to mark the opening of the "Defining America" exhibition at Western Carolina University's Fine Art Museum. The event will include a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., followed by refreshments.

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