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Be Ready for CURE!<\/h1>\n

It’s more than just showing up…<\/h1>\n

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September 12, 2026 – Cullowhee Campus<\/p>\n

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Framing Your Experience
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CURE is designed for students to engage, connect, and act.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Be intentional<\/strong> in selecting your schedule of concurrent sessions – attend sessions that strike your interests, passions, and goals; have back-up options!<\/li>\n
  • Collaborate and lean in<\/strong> – network with community partners and presenters; form groups\/teams to serve; stop and reflect with yourself and others!\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • Commit to action and service<\/strong> – at the end of CURE have a plan for your service experience; schedule your service experience (as required for USI 101).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It’s important that you prepare yourself for CURE so you can get the most out of the experience. Participate in the USI 101 Service-Learning Module below, explore Engage for service opportunities, and preview the Concurrent Sessions and CURE Schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    WCU’s Service-Learning Module<\/span><\/h4>\n

    Complete the Service Learning Module in advance of CURE Saturday. Consider completing the Service Style Inventory and the DEAL Reflection on service.<\/p>\n

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    WCU Engage<\/span><\/h4>\n

    WCU Engage is the platform for Catamounts to find organizations, attend events, and track involvement. Sign in to Engage by using your Catamount Credentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    CURE Schedule<\/span><\/h4>\n

    Explore the lineup of community partners and skill session presenters. Map out your plans to attend your preferred concurrent sessions for the day.<\/p>\n

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