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2023 Rooted in the Mountains Symposium is Sept. 28-29

WCU will host the 13th annual Rooted in the Mountains Symposium on Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Sept. 29, in the Bardo Arts Center.   

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Activist David LaMotte to perform concert, hold workshop

David LaMotte, a noted author, singer, speaker and peace activist, will be at WCU Thursday, Sept. 14, for a workshop and a concert, both part of the Diane Withrow Coyle Peace and Justice Fund.  

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School of Music and biology department collaborate for lecture recital

School of Music and Department of Biology are teaming up for a lecture recital Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of Coulter.   

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WCU set to recognize education champions Phil and Connie Haire; honorary naming ceremony to be held Sept. 8

WCU’s Public Policy Institute will be known as the Phil and Connie Haire Institute for Public Policy.   

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Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper slated as music headliner for 2023 Mountain Heritage Day

Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper will be the headline musical act for this year’s Mountain Heritage Day to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

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Mini-Mountain Heritage Day July 12

Mini-Mountain Heritage Day will take place Wednesday, July 12, from 1:45-4 p.m. on the campus of Western Carolina University.  

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Mountain Heritage Center opens new textile exhibit

The Mountain Heritage Center opened a new exhibit for the summer, “Coverlets: New Threads in Old Patterns,” on display through Aug. 31.  

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Conference on interdisciplinary Cherokee language and culture revitalization held at WCU

The 2nd Annual Teach What You Know, Share What You Have conference was held June 7-8, in the Bardo Arts Center.  

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Mountain Heritage Awards call for nominations

Nominations are being accepted for the annual Mountain Heritage Awards, which recognize contributions of regional artists, nonprofit leaders, and an array of organizations for their commitment to Appalachian culture.  

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