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Additional donations boost estate gift, enable patron to see impact on parks, rec students
March 14Michael G. Paysour, a 1974 graduate of WCU, wanted to see firsthand the impact of his philanthropy and meet the young people he was helping.
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Spring Literary Festival returns to Cullowhee with Pulitzer Prize winner, bestsellers
March 14The 22nd Spring Literary Festival returns to ĢƵ April 1-5, with 13 writers and authors scheduled to attend.
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Pride of the Mountains to Ireland: Day 1 and 2
March 12The Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been selected as one of two U.S bands to represent the United States at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland! They will also have the opportunity to visit many iconic sights during their trip. Follow along on Pride of the Mountains social media channels!
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Pride of the Mountains Marching Band set for St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland
March 7WCU’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin March 17.
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Music professor to pay homage to fallen WWI soldiers through 'Last Post' bugle tribute
March 6School of Music professor and amateur history buff, Brad Ulrich, will pay homage to the fallen soldiers by performing the poignant bugle call, “The Last Post” at every Commonwealth cemetery within the Ypres Salient.
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New tool shines light on firefly research
March 6ĢƵassistant professor Luiz Lima da Silveira has spent decades learning about fireflies.
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Sport management students gain real-world experience at SMA conference
March 5ĢƵstudents and Sports Marketing Association club members recently had the opportunity to attend an SMA conference in Tampa, Florida.
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Panel sparks conversations on community, belonging at WCU
March 4Catcuce Tiger came to ĢƵas a graduate student. As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he wanted to learn more about American history, including his cultural heritage.
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Elvis Perez Galarza
March 4Elvis Perez Galarza, a first-generation student at ĢƵ, shares his inspiring story of pursuing a degree in biochemistry alongside his mentor Dr. Chana Desilva. Through determination and resilience, Elvis navigates the challenges of being a first-generation student while excelling in his academic pursuits.
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Customer sensory experiences, behaviors at cartoon-themed restaurants
February 27A faculty member in ĢƵ’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is conducting research examining various factors that can influence customer sensory experiences at themed restaurants and affect their behavioral intentions.