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Book by History Department's Andrew Denson wins award from Georgia Historical Society

“Monuments to Absence: Cherokee Removal and the Contest Over Southern Memory' explores how Cherokee removal has been remembered in the public landscape.  

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Giving Tuesday contributions increase 33 percent over last year

Contributions from 256 donors accounted for the $189,440 raised and helped boost the “Lead the Way” campaign to $55,130,785.  

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Aspiring student entrepreneurs present ideas at campus Pitch Party

The event is organized by EPIC Innovation, a student initiative within the College of Business that encourages entrepreneurship through “elevating potential, imagination and collaboration.”   

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Junior Hannah Fraser chosen for Community Impact Award

North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of 37 colleges and universities with a shared commitment to civic engagement, honors one student leader at each member school.  

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Staff Senate will hold monthly meeting Dec. 12 at University Center

The body of WCU's elected staff representatives will meet in the Multipurpose Room.  

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Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet to perform benefit program in Sylva

The performance of “Christmas Brass” on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will benefit victims of the California wildfires.  

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Informational workshop scheduled for provost’s grant applicants

The Office of Research Administration will accept applications from tenured faculty, tenure-track faculty and staff for the Provost’s Internal Funding Support Grant through Friday, Feb. 1.  

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Mountain Heritage Center hosts exhibit on WNC during World War I

The exhibit features wartime images and artifacts, as well as examples of propaganda used to build support for the war effort, and highlights local individuals who served.  

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Residential Living staff member receives statewide recognition

The North Carolina Housing Officers have chosen Lisa Surber, a housing assignments coordinator, as the recipient of its Scott Braswell Housing Function Award.  

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