The National Congress of American Indians has identified November as Native American Heritage Month, following up Indigenous Peoplesâ Day which was held on October 10 this year. During research on Native American Heritage Month, we found a current U.S. Supreme Court case related to discrimination that would have a negativeContinue Reading
Local agencies are beginning efforts to provide seasonal resources to those in need as the nights grow long, temperatures drop, leaves crisp to brilliant vermillion and the holidays approach. At the front of these efforts at UCC are the free Thanksgiving meal basket centerpieces of the ASUCC Leadership Teamâs holidayContinue Reading
A bit of a secret, nestled in the curving crook of the Educational Skills Building, sits the offices of the combined programs Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. At their front desk sits UB and ETS Program Assistant Amanda Cerda: here, sheâs a student fulfilling her duties assigned by aContinue Reading
Photos by Mason Ramirez and Rachel Arceo / The Mainstream Douglas County donors danced in resplendent finery at the Legacy Ballâs âMaking Dreams Come Trueâ fundraiser, raising nearly $230,000 at Seven Feathers Casino on Friday, Nov. 4. After two years of hiatus including a temporary move to a virtual event,Continue Reading
Student involvement matters: good grades, brain development, psychological wellbeing, leadership skills and multicultural awareness all come from engaging in student clubs and projects, according to College Data. College Data research has shown that âemployers rated the students that had been at least minimally involved in co-curricular activities as more hireableContinue Reading
Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall with wavy sandy blonde hair and a ready smile, UCC transfer student Delfina Misiuna garners attention regularly. On campus, she does this with more than her appearance; her dedication to basketball, school and the people she cares about make her someone to remember. âDelContinue Reading
For a campus as small as UCC â where one can walk from one end to the other in less than five minutes â its issues with communication and connectivity are unexpected but ever-present. Many student and staff organizations are trying to change this culture on campus. One such studentContinue Reading
Work study positions on campus and UCC job connections offer students opportunities to get paid, often for work related to their future careers, for a job that they can do on campus around their course schedule. For several students, the experience has been pivotal. Khloe Chambers, a former UCC student,Continue Reading
Yelling and cheering come from behind the UCC cafeteria room doors where students battle with warriors using weapons that perform unworldly abilities. This is the Esports room where UCC Esports players go to practice and participate in tournaments. In a corner of the room, two players choose a character fromContinue Reading
Students and faculty share insight into some of the activities and amenities that they want to see come to campus. Click through the slideshow below to see what students and faculty have to say. Photos by Mason Ramirez / The MainstreamContinue Reading
Student exchange programs enable students a unique experience of studying abroad, it can seem thrilling and a bit scary, however, whether you are American going to a foreign country, or a foreigner, coming to America, you will experience a completely new and unique way of life. Although experiences overseas canContinue Reading
Imagine moving to a country youâve mainly known from movies in order to live with your spouse. You are on the other side of the world far from everyone and everything you have known. You think you know the language, that is until you are drowning in native speakers andContinue Reading
Colleges are required by The Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access for students of all abilities. By these standards, campuses must be architecturally, educationally and systemically accessible for everyone. So how does a school like UCC adapt to shifting needs in accessibility? âItâs called a campus âself-evaluation‘ and transition plan,âContinue Reading
