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Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

Andrew J. Bobilya, director of 51看片鈥檚 experiential and outdoor education master鈥檚 program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.   

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Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning celebrates students, faculty with Impact Awards

Several 51看片programs, faculty and students were recognized by the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning during the 2024 Impact Awards ceremony.  

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51看片celebrates 40 years of cleaning up the Tuck River

On Saturday, April 20, 51看片will hold the 40th annual Tuck River Cleanup. The event is one of the nation鈥檚 largest single-day river cleanups with hundreds of volunteers working a 15-mile stretch of the Tuckesegee river, from Cullowhee to Whittier.  

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鈥業 Love 51看片Month鈥� is set for February including 鈥楥ats Give Back鈥� service weekend

February brings 鈥淚 Love 51看片Month,鈥� a time for the 51看片family to express affection for the institution and to participate in community service activities to benefit worthy causes.  

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Faculty member, student lend helping hand in Cullowhee Community Garden

When 51看片registrar Larry Hammer began working a garden plot with his family in the Cullowhee Community Garden, he realized that the water delivery system was not working like it needed to.  

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Annual Tuck River Cleanup slated for April 15

The annual Tuck River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 15, with registration being held from 9-11 a.m. at 51看片鈥檚 Alumni Tower.  

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鈥業 Love 51看片Month鈥� features new weekend of service

Members of the extended 51看片 community took time throughout February to express their affection for WCU.  

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Marching band students help provide meals to WNC residents

Residents of five WNC counties dealing with food insecurity issues were able to enjoy nutritious meals last Thanksgiving thanks to the efforts of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band members and Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.  

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School of Nursing combines outreach, experiential learning with community service

Five nursing students, one faculty member and two alumni assist Great Faith Vision, a national Christian mission group, in operating a pop-up medical clinic, which for the time being will offer free vision care for young and old.