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Special Report:
WHEE Call U – Fall 2014 Campaign
This year we have approximately 1800 new first-year students and another 400 new transfer students to
contact. That is a lot of love to share! Sometimes a simple and personal call or email can make all the difference
as new students learn to navigate life as a college student. Perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to be a part
of the success story for WCU’s newest family members! Lists will be distributed over the coming days and our
campaign committee is still hoping for 200 volunteers. If you would like to participate, please contact Glenda
this week!
Family Table
Transfer Ambassadors
It’s a great time to be a Catamount for transfer students! Exciting changes are on the horizon here at Western
Carolina University for students transferring in from other institutions. With the advent of a new Transfer
Ambassador Program here at WCU, the Office of First Year Experience is bringing people together like never
before. With their own successful transition to WCU under their belts, Transfer Ambassadors are eager to help
others achieve the same great results they have had. Their unique perspectives allow these student advocates
to serve as a support network and to provide mentoring with special programs and opportunities tailored to the
needs of new transfer students. To learn more, please contact Janina DeHart, Assistant Director of Academic
Transition and Success in FYE. Contributed by Venice Mason
Tool Box
Fall 2014 One Book: A Common Reading Experience for WCU first-year students
Serena, by Ron Rash ONEBOOK.WCU.EDU
Serena Signature Event for September
Reading Roundtables – A Peer-led book discussion – with 2 dates from which to choose!
WHEN: Tuesday-Wednesday: September 23rd and 24th from 5-6:30 pm.
LOCATION: Blue Ridge Hall Multipurpose Room
Visit OneBook.wcu.edu for a full list of events and programs.
Click above to see a video trailer.
Visit the Serena Research Guide --- featuring a new section of videos from the library’s new video database Films
on Demand. This database contains some great video clips from films like Ken Burn’s The National Parks:
America’s Best Idea and another series called The Appalachians. http://researchguides.wcu.edu/serena?hs=a
Mountain Heritage Center
Thursday, September 4th at 7pm
Michael Beadle, author, poet, and historian, will be giving an illustrated program on Canton and its long and
unique relationship with the Labor Day holiday. Connecting with "Serena" Beadle will be spending some time on
the history of logging in the Canton area.
FYE Tips for Success: Student Workshop Series for Fall 2014
The series is back and designed to reinforce successful habits as students make their transition to college.
Please encourage your students to attend these engaging sessions, facilitated by campus scholars and experts.
Spend Wisely! Financial Literacy
Monday, September 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm
Blue Ridge Hall Multipurpose Room
Coming in October…..Study Skills and Finish in Four
You may review the full list online here on the FYE Academics page.
The CORE
The Red Zone refers to the period of time early in the first and second year at college during
which students are more at-risk for unwanted sexual experiences on college campuses. To
combat this, throughout this period of time, departments across Western Carolina
University sponsor programs to promote healthy relationships, and convey the message that
WCU does not tolerate abuse in our campus community. The campaign encourages and
empowers students, faculty and staff to develop an open dialogue on the dangers of sexual violence and to
speak up when they see violent behavior happening. To learn more about Red Zone and how to integrate it into
your class and conversations with students, please visit here. For the Calendar of Events, please visit here.
CEO Reminders---Calendars – Events – Opportunities
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...
Coulter Faculty Commons Calendar
PEAKS Potty Times Western Carolina PEAKS disseminates a newsletter called the Potty Times every two-three
weeks which includes toilet teasers, words of wisdom, campus events, etc. If you would like for us to advertise a
specific event in the calendar section, please Contact Laura Ansley, Department of Residential Living.
 September 15 – September 28 (Due September 9th)
 September 29 – October 12 (Due September 23rd)
 October 20 – November 9 (Due October 7th)
 November 10 – November 23 (Due November 4th)
 November 24 – December 14 (Due November 18th)
EVENTS
Serena Flash Mob!
UC Quad at the Fountain--- Thursday, September 4th at 5:15 pm – come join in the fun!
Fine Art Museum
Teetering on the Edge of the Uncanny
Thursday, September 4 from 5-7pm
It’s virtually impossible to visit any urban area anywhere in the world
without finding examples of street art, both sanctioned and ‘illegal’.
Four regionally-based artists will descend on the WCU campus for
several days to create live action paintings on four of FAM’s huge
four-sided walls, using spray paint and brushes, mixing working plans
with improvisation. Come check us out this Thursday!
The WCU Family Weekend ---September 12 – 14, 2014. An annual event, the
weekend is an opportunity for families to spend time with their student, participate in
campus activities and cheer on the Catamount Football team. Please join us in
welcoming our Catamount families to campus — let’s make it a great weekend! Learn
More: familyweekend.wcu.edu.
Career Services
Health Sciences Career Day, Monday, September 22, 5-7pm, Health and Human Sciences Building.
Graduate schools and employers from hospitals and health care facilities will be in attendance.
The Red Zone
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Accepting the Love We DO Deserve Film: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Thursday, September 4, 2014: 8:30pm (or dusk) ---- UC Lawn
Condom Bingo
Monday, September 8, 2014; 7:30pm ---Scott Blue, Scott Hall
Stay Out of the Red Zone!
Monday, September 8, 2014; 8:00pm ---Madison Lobby, 1st Floor
Relationships with a Twist!
Monday, September 8, 2014; 8:00pm ---Reynolds Lobby, 1st Floor
Consent and the Code
Wednesday, September 10, 2014: 2:00 PM ---ICA Lounge
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Self-Defense Training
Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 7:00pm ---Blue Ridge Conf. Room
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Bystander Intervention: Cats Speak Up
Thursday, September 11, 2014; 5:00pm ----Intercultural Affairs Lounge
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The Power of Words
Tuesday, September 16, 2014; 5:00pm ----Multipurpose Room A
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Take Back The Night
Wednesday, September 17, 2014; 7:00pm ----UC Grand Room
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Silent No More Week
September 22-26, 2014 Art Exhibit —Outside BAC (all week)
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Self-Defense Workshop
Wednesday, September 24, 2014; 7:00-8:00pm ---CRC, Studio 1
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Film and Discussion: Fried Green Tomatoes
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014: 3:00 PM--- UC Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, September 30, 20134 7:30pm ---9th Floor, Walker Hall
OPPORTUNITIES
Mindfulness Matters: Thursdays @ 4pm – 224 Bird Building
Call 227-7469 to schedule a pre-group orientation session with Michelle cooper or visit
http://mindfulnessmatters.wcu.edu for more information.
North Carolina: Our State, Our Time-- the WCU Campus theme for 2014-15
North Carolina: Our State, Our Time is a campus theme with strong links to our mission and our 2020 Vision:
Focusing on Our Future strategic plan. It allows faculty, students, and campus offices and organizations to use
our state’s past, present, and future to explore broad questions in culture, the arts, health care, business,
politics and policy, history, literature, education, the environment, science and technology, athletics, and
society, etc.
Thursday September 4th
WCU will host the only debate for the 11th District of the US House of Representatives.
Mark Meadows (R) and Tom Hill (D) will begin debating at 7:00 in the UC Grandroom. WLOS newscaster
Frank Fraboni will moderate. If you can't make it, please check out the live stream on the WLOS web
site. Please contact Todd Collins or Chris Cooper with questions.
Finish in Four Please visit the “Finish In Four” website -- designed to introduce
students to Fostering Undergraduate Student Success and increase four-year
graduation rates and to help you familiarize yourself with the new policies.
Resource File
Blackboard --- reference and participate in the Transition Pathways Course site....
Education Briefcase – resources and information for students and for faculty……….
CFC on the Web --- help with teaching, technology, and more--- helping you do what you do better!
OrgSync --- the place for student clubs and organizations and other co-curricular opportunities.
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 …
FYE on the Web --- many resources and network links to help you along the way …..
The next regular publication will be October, 2014 --- 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.ed