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Outdoor conference providing discounted rates for WCU community

The theme for this year’s event, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, is “Building an Outdoor Economy.'  

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Employee Appreciation Day will provide country barbecue buffet

All members of WCU's faculty and staff will receive a gift, and a benefits and vendor fair will feature about 35 vendors.  

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In The Trenches

They were a little older, a little wiser and most liked to play poker. And with nicknames including Pee Wee, Buffalo and Pinball, you knew they were going to make something happen — and they did.  

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Food for Thought

It’s time for breakfast and more than 50 NFL football players show up. For Joey Blake ’12, this is not an anxiety dream; it’s a great reason to get up in the morning. Blake has two years under his belt as the head dietitian for the Los Angeles Rams and revels in his work.   

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Courtroom To Campus

The idea of building a career in the field of law didn’t come overnight to Mark Martin ’85. He received some hints along the way from individuals who were important in his life.  

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Taking Center Court

Kiley Hill was excited when he was named the new head coach of Western Carolina University’s women’s basketball program on July 8. Yet, Hill knew he was stepping into a difficult situation.  

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Navajo Nation artist Raven Chacon to visit campus for reception, talk

Chacon and others created 'Gauge,' a three-channel video installation that is featured in a new exhibition at WCU's Fine Art Museum.  

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Eastern Band's Barbara Parker to present native health lecture

She will speak on the topic “Interconnectedness: Serving the Whole Individual through Integration” on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  

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Campus biologist: Near normal weather should produce vibrant autumn display

Beverly Collins combines her knowledge of forest ecology with observations of weather trends to assess the potential for a strong fall color season.  

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