The Tunnel of Oppression has been an annual event at WCU since 2016. Its goal to raise awareness on important issues and explore different types of oppression, this year through a ‘pandemic lens’. The tunnel is a virtual tour hosted inside the Intercultural Affairs office and is available online to all WCU students until May […]
Hunger and homelessness awareness week – sheds new light on WCU campus
November 27, 2018 by
Holiday season is upon us and WCU students are getting ready for feast and fun with their families. But, not all of WCU students or local residents will be happy and overstuffed with too much food. Western Carolina University Center for Service Learning partnered with the LEARN Program to do a week of Hunger and Homelessness […]
Western Sahrawi deserve to be heard
April 13, 2016 by
Meet Shelley Booth. She is 40-something Asheville mom, business co-owner, outdoor enthusiast and an activist. On Feb. 27 she ran her first marathon…. in the Sahara Desert. And she ran with a mission to help raise awareness and funds for the displaced Sahrawi people. She reached her goal and raised over $5,000 that will help rebuild […]
Vagina Monologues give WCU something to talk about
March 6, 2013 by
Power, change, orgasm, vagina and pain, these were a few of the emotions and words that were instilled into the hearts of the audience during a controversial yet unforgettable performance. The Vagina Monologues opened on Friday, March 1, and ran through Saturday, March 2, in the UC Grand Room. The two day performance brought a […]
