The International Festival returned to Western’s fountain area Thursday, April 28 to bring awareness and celebration of other countries’ cultures within and across our campus. This was the first festival since the spring of 2019. The festival went from noon to after 3 p.m. The festival, hosted by WCU’s Global Ambassador Program, a subdivision of […]
WCU celebrates international communities on campus
April 11, 2019 by
Story co-written/produced with Natalie Ballard In the heart of Western Carolina’s campus, a beautiful whirlwind of colors circled the fountain as students and faculty carrying the flags of 42 countries from around the world celebrated Western’s 40th annual International Festival. Hosted by WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services, this year’s International Festival provided students with […]
A celebration of cultural diversity
April 18, 2018 by
On a sunny day in April, the central plaza at Western Carolina University was filled with the smell of fresh Yemen coffee, along with the sounds of gongs from Indonesia. The feeling of cultural awareness through the students and faculty was in full force. WCU’s acting chancellor, Alison Morrison-Sheltar, joined international program director Ling Lebeau and associate […]
Cultures meld together at International Festival
March 31, 2017 by
WCU fountain looked different yesterday. A total of 48 tables and booths encircled the Central Plaza area, inviting huge crowd of WCU and local community members to learn about the different cultures and countries represented on the campus. Western Carolina University held its 38th annual International Festival on Wednesday, March 29. The event started with the flag parade, […]
WCU 37th International Festival was success
April 14, 2016 by
The UC Lawn was full with flags from all over the world. The air was the smell of Turkish coffee and Arabic tea; the crowd was happy. Many of them had drawings on their faces, or were playing with their new and small stuffed and colorful frogs and lizards. This was the 37th International festival held […]
Get ready for a cultural experience
April 11, 2016 by
Western Carolina University will have its 37th annual International Festival on Wednesday, April 13, from 11 – 2:30 p.m. on the University Center lawn. WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services is hosting the event. The festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of WCU’s international student population. Its purpose is to share awareness of […]
