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Special Report
Annual African American Heritage Expo --- February 4-6.
Carl Moore’s keynote presentation is February 6th from 6-8pm in the UC Grand Room
“Got Swagga?” Exploring Social Justice Using Hip-Hop Elements”
Please contact James Felton if you want to schedule a visit with your class for a guest lecture.
Well versed in issues of the African Diaspora, Urban Education, Diversity, and Social Justice;
Carl S. Moore has been speaking, facilitating and training in the areas of teaching and
learning, leadership, multiculturalism and social Justice for over ten years. His passion for training and social
justice can be traced back to his undergraduate days where he facilitated diversity trainings for students, faculty
and staff as a certified trainer for National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI); a group that strives to end
leadership oppression through prejudice reduction work. Contact James Felton for more information.
Front Line
You Will Not Want To Miss These Opportunities!
February
Sexual empowerment Week February 4-8
In the University Center - For more information, contact: Dr. Marilyn Chamberlin, Director of Women's
Studies 828.227.3839 | mchamber@wcu.edu
Learning Communities Today: A one-day conference co-hosted by WCU and UNC-G
Date: 14 February 2013, Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
For more information, contact Glenda Hensley @ 227-2786 or ghensley@wcu.edu
The V-Day/Vagina Monologues Campaign
“It’s a Girl” --- February 14 @ 7pm in the UC Theatre
ICA will host a viewing of the documentary "It's a Girl" to discuss gendercide in India and China as well as
the ways in which violence against women often begins at birth. More information on the film can be
found at www.itsagirlmovie.com. For more information, contact Sarah Carter at sacarter@wcu.edu.
V-Men: Standing Up and Speaking Out -- February 26, 5pm – University Center: Multipurpose Room A
A guided discussion presented by: Dr. Heather Talley, Assistant Professor of Sociology
1 in 3 women are likely to be victims of sexual assault or battery. Words can play a huge part in revictimization for those who have experienced sexual assault as well as attitudes that perpetuate a rapefriendly culture.
Open House – Saturday February 16
Join your colleagues to welcome new folks to our campus. Contact the Office of Admissions for more
information.
March
The Vagina Monologues --March 1, 2, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
UC Grand Room --- $5 Advanced Admission; $7 General Admission
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12 Annual Gender Conference: Women & Ethnicity
March 6th 9am-4:30 pm in the University Center
Submissions are due by January 13, 2013. Submission form
For more information, contact:
Dr. Marilyn Chamberlin, Director of Women's Studies 828.227.3839 | mchamber@wcu.edu
Dance Marathon -- March 9, 2013
Hosted in the CRC from 12pm – 12am
If you have any questions or concerns please contact: WCUDanceMarathon@email.wcu.edu.
Jennifer Spaugh, Sponsorship Chair (336)671-5786
Office of Leadership & Student Involvement
Women's History Month Day of Service --- March 16, 2013
Various times and locations; a project for V-Men will be included in the day's event.
For more information, or to RSVP: contact Sarah Carter or Jennifer Cooper
Co-sponsored: Intercultural Affairs & the Center for Service Learning
Alternative Spring Break Trip to Jamaica
March 21-31, 2013
For more information, contact
 Mike Corelli, Leadership Programs; corelli@email.wcu.edu
 Vicki Faircloth, Education; victoria@email.wcu.edu
April
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The 34 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
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Wednesday April 10 .TIME:10:00AM-3:00PM
Throughout its 34 years, the Annual International Festival, or I-Fest, has provided the WCU community
with a unique opportunity, namely, a chance to engage and explore world cultures and fascinating
traditions through a wide range of mediums, including Food, Music, Dance and Artistry. If you or your
department is interested in hosting a table to highlight certain programs or activities in your
department, please contact Christopher Pedo at copedo@wcu.edu or by phone at 828-227-2557.
The CORE
One Billion Rising Campaign -- The Global V-Day Movement
To raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls, V-Day has raised more than $90 billion
dollars since the program's inception. This year, our WCU campaign will raise money for the Clean Slate
Coalition, REACH of Macon County, the WCU Sexual Violence Awareness Fund, and the V-Day Spotlight
Foundation. The campaign will include programs such as One Billion Rising, V-Men, and The Vagina
Monologues. For more information about One Billion Rising, please visit www.onebillionrising.org
There are a number of ways to be involved. For more information, including tickets, please contact the
Department of Intercultural Affairs at ica@wcu.edu.
Toolbox
THE TOOLBOX: A Teaching and Learning Resource for Instructors from the National Resource Center
If you are looking for some new tools to help students create cognitive links that strengthen leaning, you may
find the article in Volume 11, Issue 4 of “THE TOOLBOX” interesting:
“In the ideal learning environment, outcomes, assigned readings, classroom experiences, and the assessment of
student performance connect seamlessly in ways that are interdependent and interactive. Yet, in reality, the
classroom is not ideal, and ……” click to continue> HTTP://TECH.SA.SC.EDU/FYE/TOOLBOX/FILES/11_04.PDF
Perspectives
“All Our Closets Are Full”– By Dr. Victoria Faircloth
Our Jamaica spring break team would like to thank our campus community for your outpouring of love for the
people of Jamaica last year for our first spring break trip. We have attached the current needs for this year's
trip.
After a recent teaching job in Kingston, I came back to my hotel room one afternoon after visiting a residential
community for children with HIV/AIDS and one for children and adults with severe and profound learning
disabilities. The thought that kept running through my mind was "All our closets are full".
So, for this year, it is our hope, that once again, our WCU community will help us in emptying out some of our
very full closets in our part of the US. We are sponsoring non-government agencies (NGO) schools,
orphanages and medical clinics. We are also asking for your assistance in getting us connected with the medical
community in WNC for specific needs for two of our residential schools: OTC meds for children with HIV/AIDS
and adaptive equipment for children and young adults with severe and profound disabilities.
Finally, I would like to share a recent article from our beloved country of Jamaica: http://tiny.cc/5ln6qw
The Living Values Education organization, which is headed by author Sharon Parris-Chambers, is calling on
Jamaicans to live the message of One Love - acceptance, universal brotherhood, forgiveness, and respect - as a
way to celebrate the birthday of reggae icon Bob Marley.
February 6 is Bob Marley's birthday! Got my dreadlock-rasta photos up, how about the rest of the campus? :)
We are having our first orientation session on Feb 5, 7:30-9:30 at Cat's Den, with pizza provided. If you have
students who are just now hearing about this service learning trip, please encourage to come over to the Cat's
Den and check out this service opportunity.
All the best,
Vicki Faircloth, Michael McDonald, Rebecca Lasher, Cheryl Clark, Anne-Marie Jones, and Mike Corelli
For more information or details for all service learning assignment placements and list of supplies or to make a
donation, please contact Vicki Faircloth.
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
Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon will take place on March 9, 2013 in the CRC from 12pm – 12am. Last year WCU had over 300
participants and raised over 8,000 dollars for the Children's Miracle Network. Our goal for this year is to double
that, but we cannot succeed without your help.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me: WCUDanceMarathon@email.wcu.edu.
Jennifer Spaugh, Sponsorship Chair
(336)671-5786 Office of Leadership & Student Involvement
OPPORTUNITIES
12th Annual Gender Conference: Women and Ethnicity
Students, faculty and professionals are invited to submit paper or poster
presentations focusing on gender research. The keynote speaker,
artist scholar Crystal Leigh Endsley, will address women's diverse
experiences because of ethnic differences. Researchers who study such
areas as: the intersection of ethnicity and gender in economic conditions,
family relations, intimate relations, employment, education, and/or social
class are invited to present at this year's conference. Presentation submissions do not necessarily need to relate
to the theme but should provide the attendees with information regarding gender issues.
For more information, contact: Dr. Marilyn Chamberlin, Director of Women's Studies 828.227.3839
EYE on FYE Contest open until March 22, 2013--- Encourage your
students to express their WCU journey with creativity. The contest is a
wonderful assignment enhancement to any first-year curriculum. For
more information, please visit here.
Contact Glenda Hensley with any questions!
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!
Submissions Invited
Submissions invited for and about teaching in first-year courses: research; classroom
observations; creative writing; poetry; short stories; biographical or autobiographical.
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 February 18, 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