by Catherine MacCallum | Feb 24, 2026 | University Information
Ingles is awarding ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to the winning Mascots Athletic Scholarship program to be announced at the the men’s championship of this years Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Tournament… AND donating another $1K on behalf of that school to...
by Catherine MacCallum | Feb 17, 2026 | Staff Senate Information
Staff Senate will hold their seventh meeting of the fiscal year next week! This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 3:00pm in the University Center Grandroom. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome staff to attend. Light...
by Abigail Hammer | Feb 16, 2026 | Staff Senate Information
Nominations are open through February 27th! Click Here to submit a nomination. Have a question? Reach out to a Staff Senator or email us at staffsenate@wcu.edu. Staff Senate Nominations Now Open! Flyer
by Abigail Hammer | Feb 12, 2026 | Resources & Development Committee
Updates to the WCU Tuition Waiver Western Carolina University continues to invest in making employee benefits more accessible and user friendly. One of the most valuable benefits available to eligible faculty and staff is the WCU Tuition Waiver, which allows...
by Abigail Hammer | Feb 9, 2026 | Staff Engagement Committee, UNC Staff Assembly
LET THE RECRUITING BEGIN! Registration for Miles for Wellness Challenge 33 begins Monday, February 9, and runs until the challenge begins on Monday, March 9. Use the button below on or after February 9 to register your team. REGISTER HERE Begin recruiting your team of...
by Abigail Hammer | Feb 9, 2026 | Resources & Development Committee
Apply Now – Less than $3,000 Remain in the Professional Development Fund Hey Catamounts! Quick headsup for anyone thinking about attending a conference, taking a workshop, or jumping into a new training opportunity this year: there’s less than $3,000 left in the...
by Catherine MacCallum | Jan 15, 2026 | Staff Senate Information
Staff Senate will hold their sixth meeting of the fiscal year next week! This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22nd at 3:00pm in the University Center Grandroom. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome staff to attend. Light...
by Abigail Hammer | Jan 13, 2026 | Staff Senate Information
Need a new staff photo? January photography sessions are now set. See below for more information: Where: H.F. Robinson Administration, 421 Studio When: Wednesday 1/28/2026 12:30 PM -4:30 PM ...
by Abigail Hammer | Jan 7, 2026 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate is excited to announce that the 2026 “On Western Time” 12-Month Calendar is now available for purchase (click here)! Celebrate the year at Western Carolina University with stunning photography that captures the heart and beauty of our...
by Catherine MacCallum | Nov 17, 2025 | Staff Senate Information
Staff Senate will hold their fourth meeting of the fiscal year this week! This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 3:00pm in the University Center Grandroom. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome staff to attend. Light...
by Abigail Hammer | Nov 6, 2025 | Staff Senate Information
Our Staff Assembly Delegates just returned from our fall meeting that was hosted at UNC-Pembroke. UNC-Pembroke, showed us what it means to be a Brave with their pride and hospitality. It became very clear to us, that WCU and UNCP have quite a few similarities while...
by Abigail Hammer | Nov 5, 2025 | Staff Senate Information
Fourth Annual Faculty and Staff Chili Cookoff is back and this year, it is open to ALL FACULTY AND STAFF. This has come to be a loved tradition on the last home football game for those in our community to showcase their secondary culinary skills. We encourage everyone...
by Melissa Day | Nov 4, 2025 | University Information
Staff Senate recently submitted a proposal to Executive Council to make a few updates to the University Awards. Staff Senators are often asked to review nominations for the University Awards each year and bring forth potential finalist to Executive Council Members....
by Catherine MacCallum | Oct 20, 2025 | Staff Senate Information
Staff Senate will hold their third meeting of the fiscal year this week! This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 3:00pm in the University Center Grandroom. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome staff to attend. Hear...
by Abigail Hammer | Oct 17, 2025 | Scholarship Committee, University Information
The University Scholarship Application is now open! Students can apply for the Staff Senate Scholarship through the WCU application available through myWCU. The scholarship application opened on October 1st and will close on February 1st, 2026. As a reminder, to...
by Abigail Hammer | Oct 9, 2025 | Resources & Development Committee, University Information
It’s that time of year again Catamount Staff! Open Enrollment for the 2026 State Health Plan runs from October 13 through October 31, 2025. All employees will need to take action this year! Be sure to log in to your enrollment portal early to avoid last-minute issues....
by Abigail Hammer | Sep 27, 2025 | University Information
The following is a message from NC State Treasurer, Brad Briner, on Duke Healthcare and Aetna: A Message from Brad Briner about Duke and Aetna Dear State Health Plan Members, We know many of you have questions as negotiations continue between Duke Healthcare and...
by Abigail Hammer | Sep 25, 2025 | University Information
As we near the anniversary of the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind, some have wondered how have we managed the destruction of such a traumatic event to our landscape. This past summer, Dr. Philip S. Prince, Project Geologist with Appalachian Landslide...
by Catherine MacCallum | Sep 22, 2025 | Staff Senate Information
Staff Senate will hold their second meeting of the fiscal year this week! This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, September 25th at 3:00pm in the University Center Grandroom. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome staff to attend. Hear...
by Abigail Hammer | Sep 17, 2025 | Scholarship Committee, University Information
We’re excited to share an important update to the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund! To better support our Catamount community, the scholarship preference now extends to immediate family members or household residents of SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty employees, retirees, and...
