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State math teachers group presents award to faculty members

Sloan Despeaux and Nathan Borchelt received the Innovator Award from the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  

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Trustees OK beer, wine sales at campus athletics events, request implementation plan first

They endorsed the recommendations of a special study committee that examined the pros and cons of having those alcoholic beverages available at university sporting events.  

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WCU recognized again for sustainability efforts in Princeton Review's 'Guide to Green Colleges'

The publication profiled 413 higher education institutions that were found to have strong commitments to green practices and programs.  

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Campus archaeological facility dedicated to former Cherokee village

Tali Tsisgwayahi “Two Sparrows Town” Archaeological Collections Curation Facility is housed in McKee Building.  

Constance Owl

Saving A Dying Language

Graduate History student working to translate Cherokee language from native newspapers. Constance Owl’s master’s degree thesis is more than a means to a graduate degree in American history. It’s a portal to understanding and perhaps saving, a disappearing language.  

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Retirement planning course to be offered at Biltmore Park site

Certified financial planners Joel Kelley and Jacob Sadler will serve as instructors.  

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School of Music to present annual 'Sounds of the Season' concert

The popular, family friendly event will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center.  

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UNC System's new Paid Parental Leave Policy becomes effective Jan. 1

WCU’s Office of Human Resources and Payroll will hold three sessions to provide detailed information on the new program.  

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Graduate student working to translate Cherokee language from native newspaper

Constance Owl’s master’s degree thesis is turning out to be more than a means to a graduate degree in American history.  

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