WCU Graduate Student Association

WCU Graduate Student Association WCU's Graduate Student Association represents all Graduate Students at Western Carolina University on the Cullowhee and Biltmore Park campuses.

Feel like meeting and communicating with other graduate students at Western? This is an excellent opportunity to help graduate students find a new home here at Western Carolina University through professional development, socials, and service.

✨Have a great first day of class, Catamounts! ✨
01/13/2025

✨Have a great first day of class, Catamounts! ✨

‼️ATTENTION WCU STUDENTS‼️ If you were affected by Hurricane Helene, WCU is here to help! Apply for an Emergency Fund Gr...
11/22/2024

‼️ATTENTION WCU STUDENTS‼️

If you were affected by Hurricane Helene, WCU is here to help!

Apply for an Emergency Fund Grant using the link in our Bio by December 6th!

✨As the Graduate Student Association, we wear many hats, but we are here to serve! ✨Want to learn more about GSA? Check ...
09/20/2024

✨As the Graduate Student Association, we wear many hats, but we are here to serve! ✨

Want to learn more about GSA? Check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Gaining Diverse Perspectives: How Archives Can Support Your Professional Life! May 16, 6pm to 7pmVirtual! Zoom link in s...
05/10/2022

Gaining Diverse Perspectives: How Archives Can Support Your Professional Life!

May 16, 6pm to 7pm
Virtual! Zoom link in story.

You may not immediately equate archives and oral histories to your professional success, but they have many practical applications. The life stories of members of our WNC community can provide information germane to all professions and create unique inlets to community engagement and cohesion. Through local interviews, listeners can gain a rare view into topics like inclusion, diversity, perspective-taking, intersectionality, and the past, present and future of Western North Carolina.

Join representatives from Hunter Library and Sylva Pride on Monday, May 16, at 6pm to learn how local archives and non-profits can help you and your colleagues. We will consider how these materials apply to all fields of graduate study at WCU.

ROLLING applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association, so if you missed out on the priority d...
05/07/2022

ROLLING applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association, so if you missed out on the priority deadline- apply now! Find the link in our bio or our story.

GSA is especially looking for a Vice President of Travel and Finance, so if that interests you, please reach out!
Positions are also open for VP of Student Advocacy and Affairs, Biltmore Park liaison, and Chief of Staff.

Our current President(!), Dawson Spencer, talks about what he likes about his position:“Being apart of something bigger ...
04/15/2022

Our current President(!), Dawson Spencer, talks about what he likes about his position:

“Being apart of something bigger than myself while still making a noticeable impact has been an honor. I’ve gotten to work with my fellow GSA members to advocate for all WCU grad students, and been privy to ongoings of the inner workings of WCU as well. I’ve highly enjoyed my time as GSA President, and sincerely recommend it!”

Dawson’s President role is open next year- apply now!!! Last chance!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th- that’s today!! Where has the year gone? Wow. Hey if anyone read this far comment below!

It’s me!! The current Vice President of Public Relations, also known as Jay Vincent. Here’s what I likes about my positi...
04/13/2022

It’s me!! The current Vice President of Public Relations, also known as Jay Vincent. Here’s what I likes about my position:

Being a grad student is a full time job itself, but I still like to be involved in the graduate community, so working with GSA made perfect sense. I get to practice graphic design, brand marketing, and customer service, all without being overwhelmed.

My VP of Public Relations role is open next year- apply now!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th- that’s this Friday!!

Our current Vice President of Travel and Finance, Jacob Lowman, talks about what he likes about his position:“I like my ...
04/11/2022

Our current Vice President of Travel and Finance, Jacob Lowman, talks about what he likes about his position:

“I like my position because it has a lot of administrative work that well fits my busy class schedule. I have strengthened my skills in budget management and communication. I also gained knowledge about how public institutions work their finances. I also like this position because my staff is very open to changing and improving processes (within reason).”

Jacob’s VP of Travel and Finance role is open next year- apply now!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th!

Professional headshots are coming to Biltmore Park again! Now with varied times and dates; this will be the last BP oppo...
04/08/2022

Professional headshots are coming to Biltmore Park again! Now with varied times and dates; this will be the last BP opportunity this semester! Sign up now- time slots are going fast. Find the calendly link in our story or your email inbox.

If you’re graduating and looking for a job or looking for an internship this summer, a sleek professional headshot comes in handy. Sign up now! 📸

Biltmore Park Lobby
Monday, April 25th, 11am-1pm
Thursday, April 28th, 4pm-6pm
By appointment only

Our current Chief of Staff, Thomas Hennessey, talks about what he likes about his position:“It's very flexible in what y...
04/08/2022

Our current Chief of Staff, Thomas Hennessey, talks about what he likes about his position:

“It's very flexible in what you do without being too much work or too demanding socially. You learn about what everyone else is doing and I've definitely strengthened my organization and communication skills a bit by being the meeting notekeeper and generally on call for everyone. You also talk to a variety of people in the grad school and learn more about both campuses regardless of which one you're on. Generally, chief of staff gets to learn about the inner workings of events and funding without being entirely responsible for any one thing, so it's very doable while also completing a thesis.”

Thomas Hennessey’s Chief of Staff role is open next year- apply now!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th!

Our current Vice President of Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, Kathleen Blackney, talks about what she likes about her ...
04/06/2022

Our current Vice President of Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, Kathleen Blackney, talks about what she likes about her position:

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with graduate students from other programs, areas, and backgrounds made possible by being a part of the GSA team! As a working student, it can be hard to get outside of your own responsibilities-bubble; joining GSA has given me an incredibly valuable pathway to connect with the experiences, priorities, and needs of fellow grad students with whom I otherwise would have never interacted. Acting as the Vice President of Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, in particular, has challenged me to push my comfort zone outside of those interests toward which I had a pre-existing awareness or relationship, to educate myself on larger contexts of community and identity in the WCU community. I'm grateful for the learning experiences this has brought, and the opportunity to act as a conduit for sharing this awareness with other students!”

Kathleen Blackney’s VP DEI role is open next year- apply now!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th!

Our current BP Liaison, Megan Hutchinson, talks about what she likes about her position:“As BP Liaison, I enjoyed planni...
04/04/2022

Our current BP Liaison, Megan Hutchinson, talks about what she likes about her position:

“As BP Liaison, I enjoyed planning and contributing to events on campus such as Winter Coffee and Cocoa bar, Valentine’s Day cards, Halloween cookie decorating, and Kindness Week. In addition, I enjoy collaborating with BP’s office as well as my fellow GSA members to increase student engagement and find resources to benefit the student body.”

Megan’s BP Liaison role is open next year- apply now!

Applications are OPEN for the 2022-2023 Graduate Student Association Executive Board! Click the link in our story or go to our linktree to apply! The deadline is April 15th!

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