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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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BFA Portfolio Exhibition features work of Art and Design students

Exhibiting artist talks will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in Room 130 of the Bardo Arts Center, with a reception following from 5 to 7 p.m.  

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Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet to perform seasonal music at fundraiser

Contributions will be accepted to help support Sylva American Legion Post 104's local youth programs.   

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AAUW branch on campus approved by national organization, looking to grow membership

Activities planned for the spring semester include a luncheon celebrating both the WCU group’s new status within AAUW and the installation of Kelli R. Brown as chancellor of the university.   

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Traditional music series to feature guitar styles of Granny’s Mason Jar

A jam session will follow the 7 p.m. performance by Jared “Blue” Smith and Aaron Plantenberg.   

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WCU Board of Trustees to gather on campus for quarterly meeting

The primary meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the board room of H.F. Robinson Administration Building.  

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