President Donald Trump has made his stance clear when it comes to the United States-Mexico border: deport undocumented citizens, close the borders and make immigration and asylum more difficult in the United States. Many members of the Latinx community on Western Carolina University’s campus are worried. Worried about their loved ones who may be in […]
Mujeres Con Un Proposito; a place of belonging
April 12, 2023 by
Originally published in print in The Western Carolinian. Mujeres Con Un Proposito “Women with a purpose” (MCP) is a student lead club for Latinas to create an empowering and welcoming space for women of color and to help the Latinx community. “Being able to have that sense of community and women around me that inspire […]
WCU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2022 by
Originally published in The Western Carolinian Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Many student organizations participated in celebrations and events to honor LatinX students and faculty. “First observed in 1968 and later expanded and formalized in 1988, the month-long celebration honors the positive influence and contributions of Hispanic, Latinequis and Latine individuals […]
Elaine Utin speaking out to students about LatinxED
March 25, 2022 by
Elaine Utin, co-founder and executive director of LatinxED will reach out to students interested in her organization on Tuesday, March 29. The Zoom meeting is from 4 to 5 p.m. “LatinxED is an educational initiative in North Carolina focusing on Latinx youth seeking higher education and opportunities,” said Melissa Birkhofer, English professor and Director of […]
Second Annual Southeastern LatinX Student Leadership Conference at WCU
March 26, 2021 by
Western Carolina University is hosting the second annual Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference (SL-SLC) from March 26 to 28. The conference is virtual and will be held on Whova, an app similar to Zoom. The conference starts on Friday afternoon with Rumba Latinx with DJ Ode. Saturday consists of workshops and networking hour with the […]
