Freddie Mercury’s lyrics were almost perfect when he sang…

♪♫ ”Nothing really matters — Anyone can see – nothing really matters… Nothing really matters… (EXCEPT YOU!)” ♫ ♪

You matter and we want to celebrate!

With all the 2020 wrenches that have been thrown, here at WCU we want you to know that YOU MATTER!

You are the reason WCU can push through and persevere. You are our grit! You are our endurance!

For the month of October, we are celebrating the employees who hit a 5-year increment employment milestone with WCU during the July 2019 – June 2020 fiscal year. So, if you’ve hit your employment milestone, use this month to celebrate yourself. Take time to reflect with admiration on your accomplishments & take time to look forward with anticipation!

Thank you for sharing your best self with Western Carolina University and your Catamount family!

If this were a live event, we would have comments from the Director of Human Resources, Faculty and Staff Senate Chairs, and the Chancellor.  Since we are living in a more virtual world, we have asked each of the speakers to provide a short video expressing their gratitude for your years of service to Western Carolina University and the State of North Carolina.  Over the next four weeks, we will share these kind words on the Staff Senate blog.

Please take a moment to hear a special word from Cory Causby, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.