In between classes, students came and wrote words of encouragement to survivors of sexual assault in a letter. The letters will be donated to the Center for Domestic Peace. WCU Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) club held the event on the front lawn of the UC on Tuesday, Sept. 27 noon until 2 p.m. “It […]
Full Spectrum Farms’ annual Starlight Night “friend-raiser” returns in Cullowhee
September 30, 2022 by
Full Spectrum Farms will host its annual Starlight Night fundraiser to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8.Join Full Spectrum Farms to enjoy a BBQ dinner, hayrides, live music, silent auction, kid’s theater, games and more. The pandemic impacted the continuation of the fundraiser for two […]
Student worker union forms from concerns of WCU workplace
September 26, 2022 by
Originally published in The Western Carolinian WCU students started a worker union as a way to protect their rights but also address concerns and issues within WCU’s work environment. The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success (UASWS) formed this fall semester after the president of the union, Aiás Magitas, was fired and began advocating for […]
‘Cooking’ up the future of biotechnology
May 10, 2022 by
Apadaca’s 353 chemistry lab is home to lots of research equipment, chemical substances along with hardworking students and faculty. Dr. Channa De Silva, chemistry professor, is the faculty advisor for one section of lab. The focus is on nanotechnology. What is nanotechnology? As De Silva explains, nanotechnology is not new but today its applications can bring […]
