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Western Carolinian Volume 76 Number 10

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  • August 20, 2010 New residence hall opens in time for WCU Freshman Move-In Day From Staff Reports Another wave of stu- dents will join the early arrivals settling in to West- ern Carolina Universitys newest residence hall on Friday, Aug. 20, when most of the approximately 1,450 freshmen living on campus this fall hit town. Blue Ridge Hall, the second of a pair of resi- dence halls built as part of a $50 million construction project, opens its doors to its first 376 residents this fall. This new space is a great addition to our cam- . pus, said Sam Miller, vice chancellor for student af- fairs. The new residence hall features state-of-the-art conference center space and connects to adja- cent Balsam Hall by an arch that offers a student study area overlooking the Alumni Tower and lawn of A.K. Hinds University Center. 425 students, and Blue Ridge Hall were developed as part of a plan to create a more pedestrian-friendly academic quad around the Alumni Tower. Also bor- dering the quad is the Uni- versity Center; the Campus Recreation Center, which opened in fall 2008; and Courtyard Dining Hall, which opened last fall. Construction is now under way on the quads outdoor elements, which include additional landscaping, walkways and a fountain. Seeing the core build- ings for the academic quad almost complete is the re- alization of a vision devel- oped years ago to benefit students for generations to come, said Keith Corzine, director of residential liv- ing. This changes the face of our campus forever, said Corzine. As students arrive throughout the day for Freshman Move-In Day WESTERN CAROLINIAN PEAT URES be temporarily modified to accommodate at least 2,500 additional vehicles. Because parents often accompany students, we can expect at least two ve- hicles per student during the move-in period, said Earnest R. Hudson Jr., di- rector of WCU police and traffic services. Traffic on campus roads such as University Way, which is located between the H.F, Robinson Admin- istration Building and the Fine and Performing Arts Center, will be one-way. In addition, some residence hall parking lots and the Jordan-Phillips Fieldhouse lot drive were closed on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 19, in preparation. Hudson expects conges- tion not only at residence halls but also throughout campus as students move around to meet with advis- ers, obtain books and sup- plies, and attend Freshman Activity Center. Move-in weekend is an emotional time for new students and their parents, said Hudson. Patience during this period is appre- ciated. Upperclassmen will be- gin moving in on Saturday, Aug. 21. Classes at WCU begin on Monday, Aug. 23. A full list of Week of Welcome activities is posted on the front page of this paper. Events include presentations by Chad Crittenden, a contestant who came to Survivor: Vanuatu: Islands of Fire as a cancer survivor whose leg had been amputated, at 9 and 10:30 a:m. Saturday; the Valley Ballyhoo festi- val at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Whos Bad, The UI- timate Michael Jackson Tribute Band concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26. For more information anda link to a map show- ing move-in day traffic Balsam Hall, which opened last fall to about on Friday, traffic patterns on and near campus will Convocation at 5 p.m. Fri- day in Ramsey Regional patterns, visit housing. wceu.edu online. idge and Balsam A banner was recently hung at the arch that connects Blu Hail. The Fine & Performing Arts Center at WCU presents the 2010-2011 Galaxy of Stars Series, (1) Neal E. Boyd SATURDAY, AUGUST 28; 2010 @ 7:30 PM Pop Opera Singer and 2008 Winner of Americas Got Talent" (4) Lance Brown's Will Rogers Now! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 @ 7:30 PM A Journey into the Roots of the American Experience (7) John Davidson THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 @ 7:30 PM An Unforgettable Evening with This Incredible Performer of Music, Television, Film and Stage @ The Hunt Family FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 @ 7:30 PM World-Ranked Irish Dancers and Fiery Fiddlers Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes 9 FRIDAY a 0 nie 7:30PM Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre Country Music How It Used to Be, How It Ought to Be SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 @ 3:00 PM An Extravaganza of Juggling, European-Style Comedy @) Mark Nizers 3D Show and Performing Cats and Dogs FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011 @ 7:30 PM Make Live Theater Outrageous Comedy, Amazing Juggling a Family Experience! @) Massenkotf Russian Folk Festiva SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010 @ 3:00 PM A High-Spirited Celebration of Russian Heritage
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