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MadStone Cafe and Catching Light Books hosting author Paul Worley

He will present two new books on which he collaborated – “Unwriting Maya Literature: Ts'íib as Recorded Knowledge” and a poetry collection​, “Snichimal Vayuchil.”  

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Reitz presents research at Women Composers Festival of Hartford

Christina L. Reitz, WCU associate professor of music, presented her research “Baroque Tradition in the Works of Shaw” at the Women Composers Festival of Hartford, which convened at Trinity College in Connecticut on March 28-29.  

Beautiful photos of the outdoors

Title reclaimed - The view from the top is great!

Western Carolina University has been voted the “Top Adventure College” in a Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine online readers’ poll, reflecting the popularity of, and pride in, local outdoor activities. The contest began Feb. 25 and had regional colleges and universities meeting in head-to-head matchups in a 32-school bracket, with WCU and Lees-McRae College, last year’s titleholder, moving on to the championship final.  

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Region's students win honors at 48th annual Mathematics Contest

They competed for individual and team awards by taking one of four exams as determined by mathematics courses the students have enrolled in during the current academic year.  

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Sylva Rotary members learn about campus developments during visit

Officers representing the WCU chapter of Rotaract, a Rotary-like organization for college students, spoke about their group’s service projects.  

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Former SGA president T.J. Eaves returns as assistant general counsel

He has joined the university’s Office of Legal Counsel after serving as an assistant district attorney in Wake County for nearly four years.  

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WCU returns to 'Top Adventure College' online poll, wins for fifth time

Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine's contest began Feb. 25 and had regional colleges and universities meeting in head-to-head matchups in a 32-school bracket.  

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40th International Festival highlights week of activities focusing on world cultures

More than 40 national banners will be presented during the flag parade, which begins at the Cordelia Camp Building and ends at Central Plaza.  

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Interim chancellor receives fraternity award for service in education

Kappa Alpha Psi met in Asheville to recognize contributions and service by members and outstanding individuals from the community.   

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