Campus News
Warren Wilson College graduate Cody Wright performed in pavilion with his jazz band, the Jonathon Scales Fourchestra
by Morgan Steele, design editor
Carson Hall on Warren Wilson College Campus demolished
Carson Hall, the oldest building on Warren Wilson College’s campus, was demolished last week.
Freshman publicly detained, dismissed from school at community gathering
Freshman David Enge was dismissed from school April 15 after live ammunition was found in his room
Student, Staff, and Alumna Speak Out on Behalf of the MFA Program
The following three pieces represent the thoughts of a current undergraduate, recent alumna, and staff member about the contributions of the students and faculty of the Master of Fine Arts program to our community. We write these in response to complaints about the program and in hopes that the community at large will understand that [...]
Warren Wilson College Student Caucus will begin 2011 school year with only one co-convener
Due to changes in the governance structure, caucus elections will take place in the fall. Two of the three co-conveners are leaving the position, and Kyja Wilburn, junior, will be the only co-convener for the first three weeks of school.
President, PAC, concerned students point to lack of communication to explain recent incidents and malicious attacks
by Micah Wilkins, Echo online writer In light of recent incidents that have taken place on campus, members of the President’s Advisory Committee (PAC) have been encouraging and facilitating dialogues and discussions surrounding issues of communication on campus. President Sandy Pfeiffer called on members of the campus community last Friday to “take a break from [...]
Investigations are on-going for two events of vandalism which targeted Warren Wilson College Dean of Students
Two events of vandalism in late March and early April directly targeted Dean of Students Deb Myers. On March 8, the road that runs between Dodge House and the smoking hut was vandalized with the words: “Deb Myers: Civil War or Civil Governance The Revolution Will be Local.”
Looking to our future, learning from our past: A call for community
by Nathan Gower, copy editor The opinions expressed in this article are those of its author, and in no way reflect the opinions of The Echo or Warren Wilson College. The author takes sole responsibility for all claims made. Student gripes with campus administration are familiar at any institution of higher learning. Despite Warren Wilson [...]
Public Safety investigates malicious flier posted publicly
by Maddy Dillon, staff writer Multiple fliers making unfounded allegations about Dean of Students Deb Myers and her family were found on campus. The flier incorrectly spelled Myers’s name. According to Public Safety Director Terry Payne, a public report is not available for this incident because the investigation is still on-going. Fingerprints and certain distinguishable [...]
Damages from flooding continue throughout semester
Student responsible for tampering with sprinkler head
Early vandalism to new vending machines indicates antagonism
College ends business with former provider and goes with franchisee
Faculty adjust access at DeVries next year due to increased theft
Staff and Faculty propose how to limit access to building
Warren Wilson College Wins Big At North Carolina Academy of Science
Many students take home awards for natural sciences
Health Center Relocated, Retains Hope
Sarah Banks, Staff Writer On the morning of Monday April 4, staff arrived at the Health Center to find the building had flooded substantially. The effected areas sprawled from the small examination room, to the waiting room and the counseling center. Additionally, bathrooms below the building and the basement were damaged. The cause of the [...]
New governance model to restructure previous system
PAC members expected to hold more responsibility overseeing certain committees
Student Life questions Let’s Talk about Sex orientation program
Students continue to maintain support for presentation
Multicultural Resource Center “forgotten” without supervisor
After supervisor left, crew’s three members plan and organize crew-sponsored events on their own
Highlights from the space consultant’s report
Spacial needs include areas for students to congregate, meeting areas, and activity spaces.
The search for a new RISE director begins, slowly
Director of Student Activities, Dan Seeger, serving as interim supervisor
Assistant dean of student life position eliminated
Sherolyn Hopkins leaves post and college
Upcoming Events
- Summer service opportunities May 22, 2013Community gardens, fundraising, invasive removal and more. […]
- WWC receives $2.1 million grant to expand material arts program May 20, 2013The College has been awarded a $2.1 million grant by the Windgate Charitable Foundation to enhance its art department with the addition of studio craft and material arts, working with partners to make western North Carolina a recognized center for craft study. […]