Thanks were expressed to the Public Information staff. Bardo attended the football game at Clemson and was proud of the Western team and coaches. They played hard and maintained their dignity even though they lost the game. Volleyball will begin for the Catamount women on September 15. The marching band has 170 members and new uniforms this year.
Plans are underway to do a CD of their music during the fall semester.
More than 750 people attended these receptions. There have been a number of other functions within the region, and Dr. Bardo has spoken with civic clubs and attended press luncheons. The opening faculty meeting was a good one, and 114 department heads attended a leadership retreat to explore future direction of the institution and look at the mission and goals. Annual action goals will be developed and will be shared with the Board, and an assessment will be made at the end of the year. There will be a Faculty Forum on September 28 to discuss teaching and learning.