Addressing mental health among all ages is important but especially on campuses after COVID-19. Western Carolina University is also noticing an increased need for addressing mental health. The Director of WCU Counseling and Psychological Services, Kim Gorman, said for WCU Magazine’s special issue on Mental Health that CAPS has a slight increase of students seeking […]
Home Base helping with housing during holidays
December 20, 2022 by
Originally published in the Western Carolinian When a student needs food or shelter for the holidays, where do they go? Since the dorms are closed, where can they stay? HomeBase is here to help! HomeBase, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, provides resources and support for all students. The ministry has a list […]
The unseen scars of veterans
December 17, 2022 by
Originally published in the Western Carolinian Unseen Scars, an event to break the stigma of what veterans go through and to raise awareness of the mental health resources that veterans need, was hosted on Nov. 9 in the UC Theater. Student Veterans Association (SVA), the WCU Military Services and DegreePlus hosted this event where a panel of veterans […]
Transgender day of Remembrance vigil
December 14, 2022 by
Candles and emotional speeches marked the yearly Transgender Day of Remembrance where people from all communities gathered to celebrate the lives lost to transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day of memorial held yearly on Nov. 20. On WCU’s campus where they have held this memorial for over six years, community members […]
WCU rings in the holiday season
December 14, 2022 by
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 […]
