To most students, birds just fall into the background of the day-to-day, but to junior Nora Livingston and sophomore Austin Patton–self-proclaimed “bird nerds” and the only members of the College’s newly created Bird Crew–birds are so much more.

Question: As a student from Washington State, I have used the shuttle numerous times to travel to the Asheville Airport for breaks. I was recently informed that the school has decided to use a outside company that charges for this service. Though it was an extra, non required service, it was very disappointing to see [...]

Campus-l is an opt-in email list used for discussion among students, faculty and staff.

Question: Thanks for setting up for this system and for the opportunity to ask questions. I often feel like I’m so focused on the day-to-day of my own job that it’s easy to lose track of what else is going on the at the College. Richard’s regular reports from the Admission and Advancement Office are great and make me feel very informed about what’s going on at Orr Cottage. Would it be possible for other PAC members to send out regular reports via email about what their divisions are doing? I think it would help staff and faculty feel less isolated in their own work and more connected to the College as a whole. (Submitted by Sharon Withrow)

Question: Given the upcoming statewide vote on a constitutional ban on gay marriage, I’m wondering if the college currently offers employee benefits for homosexual or heterosexual domestic partners. (Submitted by JB)

I am very pleased to announce that Grammy Award winner Janis Ian has accepted my invitation to deliver the main address at our 2012 Commencement. The ceremony will be May 12 at 10 a.m. on Sunderland Lawn.

If you have ventured past the bus stop lately, you may have asked yourself, ”What is the Landscaping Crew doing to those trees with that loud machine?” Or, ”Why are they replacing the soft, cushiony grass under those trees with mulch?” It is not part of an evil plan to spread noise pollution and disrupt [...]

Chapel Hill resident Alice C. Buhl was elected board chair by the College’s trustees at their spring meeting.

WWC’s Service Program is recognized for its work in preparing students for effective community engagement.

Grammy Award winner Janis Ian sang and spoke to the delight of 222 graduates at WWC’s 2012 Commencement on May 12.