Category Archives: Fall 2017 Issue

New Scholars’ Studio on First Floor

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Media Sharing Station

The library’s new Scholars’ Studio is located between the circulation and reference desks near the first floor entrance.  The area includes new furniture and technology to allow for collaboration, creation, and research. The space includes PAW Print station, a media sharing table with large monitor, scanners, and microfilm readers–plus comfortable… Read more »

Ask a Librarian: Did WCU Freshmen Really Have to Wear Beanies?

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Yes! When WCU was WCC (Western Carolina College), freshmen were given beanies to wear. According to A Mountain Heritage: An Illustrated History of Western Carolina University, this ritual started in “1957 to strengthen school spirit, though freshmen must have wondered at the psychology behind the idea.” Evidence suggests that this… Read more »

New Friends of Hunter Library

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Hunter Library would like to thank the following individuals for your support: Corporate Level Contributor James Hunnicutt Associate Level Contributors Ken Wise Roger Wachob Timothy Martin Adam & Regina Tebrugge Hugh Alexander Member Level Contributors Mary Jo Cobb Becky Kornegay Danny Fisher Casey Brown Jason Brady Dean Campbell Ray Ashe… Read more »