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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.  

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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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Interim provost announces leadership changes in College of Business

A.J. Grube, interim associate dean, will serve as acting dean of the college through the end of the fall term, and Debra Burke, professor of business administration and law, will assume the role of interim dean effective Jan. 1.  

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Faculty members' disc golf concussion study published in scientific journal

The peer-reviewed study examined impacts to a crash test dummy head by a disc in a laboratory, with variations in velocity, mass, disc type or flexibility as would be found at a typical recreational setting.  

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