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Special Report - EYE on FYE 3rd Annual Celebration – Awards Announced!
View the video of FYE Advocate Finalists by clicking the
camera or here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrz1Rq_tQuA
2012-13 FYE Advocate Award
Ten finalists were selected from student nominations – with 108 unique names, representing academic colleges
and divisions across academic and student affairs. Posters listing all 108 names were given to nominees and to
their departments. Chancellor David Belcher and Dr. Carol Burton helped to present the awards to the FYE
Advocate winners along with the Advocate steering Committee: Rebecca Lasher, chair; Stephanie Sue Helmers;
Will Shivers, winner of the 2011-2012 FYE Advocate Award.
Please join us in congratulating these excellent stewards of student success!
The winning advocates received (in addition to an engraved plaque) a $250.00 award to support travel next year
to a professional conference of their choice
Faculty Award:
Dr. Burton Ogle, Professor in the Department of Environmental Health
Staff Award:
Brian Boyer, Case Manager for Academic Initiatives in Residential Living
Finalists for the 2012-2013 Advocate Awards included:
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David Starnes – Director of Bands in the School of Music
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Emily Sharpe – Pre-professional Advisor with the Honors College
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Fred Fisher – Professor in the Department of Political Science
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Janina DeHart – Assistant director for Academic Success and Transition in FYE
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Jill Manners – Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy
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Sarah Carter –Assistant Director in Intercultural Affairs
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Tacquice Wiggan – Assistant Director in the Office of Leadership and Student Involvement
 Windy Gordon – Professor in the Department of Psychology
Special FYE Advocate Award of Excellence for outstanding service to FYE 2009-2013
Presented to Dr. Carol Burton
2012-2013 EYE on FYE Awards
To see the video trailer for the event, please click the
image or this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAwImILnDA
Student awards of excellence:
 Music & Overall Award of Excellence (for original lyrics, music, and performance)
Stephen Propst
 Video Award (For Rising to our Peaks)
Jason Miller & Jesse Gatlin
 Artwork Award(for a watercolor series depicting WCU)
Kelly Burns
 Creative Writing/Poetry Award (for an original essay)
Rebecca Morgan
 Presentation Award (for a WCU Prezi)
Jasmine Johnson and group
 The Scholar Award (for outstanding class entry)
Sarah Carter’s --The Secrets of Powerful Women
 Residence Hall of the Year Award (for an original poem by the Hall Council)
Buchannan Hall
 The Bucket List Award
Christine Poole
 Director’s Choice Award (for outstanding contributions to first generation college students)
Jannidy Gonzalez
This year’s celebration culminated with the unveiling of the Mosaic for the class of 2016.
PAWS; Patrick Frazier, Assistant Director of Admission; and Gabby Robinson, student staff in the FYE Office, did
the honors. The banner will be on display at the PEAKS Block Party on May 3rd along with a companion banner
for students to autograph.
The CORE
A Civil Discussion
Sponsored by the WCU Citizenship and Civility Committee.
“Is making a profit moral?”
Another program in the University's series of "Civil Discussions," this program will explore the moral implications
of capitalism. Are profit motives, free markets, and open competition compatible with a moral or ethical
framework? Students, employees, and community members are invited to come and participate in this
important discussion. Please join us on Wednesday April 24 at 4:00 in the UC Catamount Room Contact Mark
Wilson (mrwilson@email.wcu.edu) for more information.
Friday April 26 at 2:00 pm (venue TBD): world renowned economist (who is among the most intellectually
stimulating persons you'll ever meet), Peter Boettke will be talking about his book Living Economics: Yesterday,
Today, and Tomorrow.
CEO Reminders
CALENDARS
Student Life Calendar: For a complete listing of what's going on for students from intramurals, to concerts and
lectures, to organizations, arts and culture, and so much more....
Events Calendar: Information on arts and culture at WCU - plays, concerts, art exhibits, films, and more...
Service Learning: Current Events
ACE: Arts and Cultural Events Calendar
IT Training & Workshops: Calendar - For upcoming training and events, including Black Board, eBriefcase, and
more and make sure to note Blackboard day on September 6th
Potty Times: PEAKS communication with FY students. For more information, contact Laura Ansley.
EVENTS
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9 Annual Service Learning Awards – Thursday, April 25 in the UC Grand Room
Don’t miss this annual celebration of the amazing work our campus and community do together!
Dead Man Walking (Opera) Saturday, Apr 27, 2013, 3pm RECITAL HALL - COULTER BUILDING
"Dead Man Walking," a modern-day opera based on a nonfiction book of the same name by Sister Helen
Prejean, will stage at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Coulter Building recital hall on the campus of Western
Carolina University.
OPPORTUNITIES
Discovery Forum Monday, April 22, from 5:30-8pm in Blue Ridge Hall
The WCU Discovery Forum is part of an initiative launched by the N.C. State University-based Institute
for Emerging Issues and BB&T. During the forum, nine student presenters selected by a special campus
committee will present ideas to solve problems in the university and region. They will “pitch” their ideas in fiveminute presentations for an audience of community members, faculty, and students. Presentations will range
from interdisciplinary ideas to areas in law, psychology, and sociology.
The program will begin with a wine and cheese reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be 10minute breaks between every three presentations for time to interact with the presenters. At the end of the
session, a panel of judges will choose the top two presentations for participation at the September 27 regional
conference, “Connecting to Opportunity: How Regional Networks Shape Our Future” on Friday, Sept. 27.
This concept was brought to our campus by Provost Angi Brenton, who was impressed with a Discovery
Forum event she attended last year. I hope you will be able to join us at this inaugural event, the first of its kind
in western North Carolina. Please RSVP by contacting Ms. Bonnie Beam at The Honors College office
(beam@wcu.edu or 828.227-7383) by Monday, April 15.
Resource File
Blackboard --- reference and participate in the Transition Pathways Course site....
Education Briefcase – resources and information for students and for faculty……….
First-Year Seminar: Liberal Studies – resource guide for faculty teaching the first-year seminar …
Transition Pathways: An instructor resource - resource guide for FYE transition course instructors …
CFC on the Web --- help with teaching, technology, and more--- helping you do what you do better!
FYE on the Web --- many resources and network links to help you along the way …..
QEP on the Web --- discover the possibilities - find the resources you need - find your path.....
OrgSync -- https://orgsync.com/login/western-carolina-university --- the place for student clubs and
organizations and other co-curricular opportunities ..
FYE Message Board – A weekly e-journal for and by FY students.
Engage students in the conversation of learning and experience – with each other!
TRANSITION PATHWAYS: The Blackboard Commons: If you teach an FYE Transition course, you will see it
on your Blackboard menu under organizations – Contribute content and share your expertise!
LC2 Group (Learning Community on Learning Communities)
We invite you to join our group if you are interested to explore learning communities and how they can impact
student learning in your classroom! You may learn more @ Learning Communities at WCU
The Education Briefcase (eB) is now open to ALL undergraduate students!
For information please contact Nory Prochaska, Chair of the eBriefcase Implementation Team.
For general information about eB, visit the website.
The next regular publication date is May 6, 2013 --- please let me know if you want to share
updates about programs, events, or other opportunities for teaching and learning in FYE!
Glenda Hensley, FYE Director ghensley@wcu.edu