Arts and Sciences News and Events
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEAN'S LIST
Students may earn a place on the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List, published each semester. The Spring 2010 Dean's List for the College of Arts and Sciences is now available.
News from the College of Arts & Sciences
Browse the links below for recent WCU news of relevance to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Public invited to free series of N.C. Science Festival events Sept. 23-24
WCU's College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a series of free events ranging from a tour of the WCU Herbarium to a “slime-making” demonstration and a “Star Party” at the Jackson County Airport to give the public a chance to participate in the North Carolina Science Festival.
Professor predicts vivid fall colors
Visitors to Western North Carolina's mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Gould Mathews, WCU’s fearless fall foliage forecaster.
Psychologist to deliver Indian health lecture Sept. 7
Eduardo Duran, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the legacy of historical trauma and Native American healing, will visit WCU to deliver the Biannual Public Lecture on Indian Health on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Hartley named director of public affairs program
Western Carolina University’s new director of the master’s degree program in public affairs said the need for effective public and nonprofit leaders could not be greater than it is today.
WCU students to develop mobile phone apps
In a new course to be offered this fall, WCU students will write programs for mobile phone applications and test them on Motorola Droid phones, 15 of which were donated by Google.
WCU undergraduates produce article for writing association journal
A paper authored jointly by five Western Carolina University undergraduates has been accepted for publication.
WCU scientists respond to oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Scientists from the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines are lending their expertise to help determine the best way to mitigate damage from the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Biological station receives Audubon N.C. award
The Highlands Biological Station’s efforts in educating the public about birds and their habitats, and in promoting wildlife conservation in general, were recognized recently as the station was presented Audubon North Carolina’s Bird Lore Conservation Education Award.
Political scientists comment on high court nominee
Gibbs Knotts and Todd Collins of the Western Carolina University department of political science and public affairs co-authored a guest editorial, which appeared in the Wednesday, June 2, issue of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
24 students inducted into English honor society
Twenty-four Western Carolina University students recently were inducted into Theta Sigma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society.
WCU's College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a series of free events ranging from a tour of the WCU Herbarium to a “slime-making” demonstration and a “Star Party” at the Jackson County Airport to give the public a chance to participate in the North Carolina Science Festival.
Professor predicts vivid fall colors
Visitors to Western North Carolina's mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Gould Mathews, WCU’s fearless fall foliage forecaster.
Psychologist to deliver Indian health lecture Sept. 7
Eduardo Duran, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the legacy of historical trauma and Native American healing, will visit WCU to deliver the Biannual Public Lecture on Indian Health on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Hartley named director of public affairs program
Western Carolina University’s new director of the master’s degree program in public affairs said the need for effective public and nonprofit leaders could not be greater than it is today.
WCU students to develop mobile phone apps
In a new course to be offered this fall, WCU students will write programs for mobile phone applications and test them on Motorola Droid phones, 15 of which were donated by Google.
WCU undergraduates produce article for writing association journal
A paper authored jointly by five Western Carolina University undergraduates has been accepted for publication.
WCU scientists respond to oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Scientists from the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines are lending their expertise to help determine the best way to mitigate damage from the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Biological station receives Audubon N.C. award
The Highlands Biological Station’s efforts in educating the public about birds and their habitats, and in promoting wildlife conservation in general, were recognized recently as the station was presented Audubon North Carolina’s Bird Lore Conservation Education Award.
Political scientists comment on high court nominee
Gibbs Knotts and Todd Collins of the Western Carolina University department of political science and public affairs co-authored a guest editorial, which appeared in the Wednesday, June 2, issue of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
24 students inducted into English honor society
Twenty-four Western Carolina University students recently were inducted into Theta Sigma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society.