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 […]
Whee Discriminate: A look at LASO
May 15, 2018 by
The Latino Appreciation Student Organization (LASO) is a student ran club that focuses on educating the community about Latino culture and life at WCU. In order to educate the students, LASO has held several programs that focus on various identities within the Latino community. These programs look at the differences between the 20-21 nationalities that make […]
Sounds and dances from around the world at WCU
April 9, 2015 by
The A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University was filled with an array of color as students from around the world waved their flags, displayed their culture and embraced the diversity that exists on this campus. The event which is organized by international students and the Office of International Programs and Services, kicked off with a […]
