The holiday spirit was in full swing Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the University Center, as students, faculty, staff and their families enjoyed the Holidays on the Plaza. This holiday event was hosted by Chancellor Kelli Brown, Mr. Dennis Brown, and the Chancellor’s Division in partnership with the Department of Campus […]
Archives for December 2022
WCU art students create books for Cherokee learners
Story co-produced with Madison Pait WCU art students create and donate books for Cherokee learners in WCU’s Introduction to Printmaking course. “We’re partnering with the Cherokee learners to create a children’s book. And the hopes for this book is for all of the students in the class to create a picture that sort of symbolizes […]
WCU’s progress in making campus accessible for all
WCU’s campus is not fully accessible for people with physical disabilities. Owen Perkins, a freshman at WCU, has a visual impairment. “It’s not the most walkable campus,” said Perkins. See the video below on how hard it is for Perkins to navigate campus. Many organizations at WCU are providing resources and accommodations for students with disabilities, but more […]
The Silent Epidemic: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
As we’ve moved into the 21st century, the harsh realities faced by indigenous communities covered up for generations are brought to light, and the fight for indigenous rights has grown, but not nearly enough. Not yet. In honor of November being Native American Heritage month, WCU offered various events on campus to help educate while […]