Society of Professional Journalists at WCU

Society of Professional Journalists at WCU SPJ is a professional organization that includes broadcast, print and online journalists, journalism educators, and students interested in journalism.

Purpose: To Improve & Protect Journalism


The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. The organization is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a wel

l-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information contact:

Sara Stanley- Chapter President
[email protected]

Jessica Posa- Chapter Vice-President
[email protected]

Katerina Spasovska- Advisor
[email protected]

Everyone is welcome to join our first meeting this semester! We will be discussing our upcoming workshops, a virtual con...
03/14/2022

Everyone is welcome to join our first meeting this semester!
We will be discussing our upcoming workshops, a virtual conference opportunity, and planning for upcoming elections.

Thank you to everyone who supported SPJ and Homebase today! We raised over $600 that will help support students in need ...
12/02/2021

Thank you to everyone who supported SPJ and Homebase today! We raised over $600 that will help support students in need this holiday season.

Enjoy the treat and Happy Holidays!

Join us today on the UC lawn from 12-4pm for a HOLIDAY BAKE SALE! All proceeds are going to HOMEBASE!
12/02/2021

Join us today on the UC lawn from 12-4pm for a HOLIDAY BAKE SALE!
All proceeds are going to HOMEBASE!

11/23/2021

Help us make this holiday MERRY and BRIGHT!
SPJ is hosting a Holiday Bake Sale to help fundraise for Homebase!

Featuring a wide variety of intercultural options, this bake sale will have something for everyone!

If you would like to contribute a dessert, scan the QR code on the post to sign up!

If you are registered for the conference, join us today at 4:15pm! If you can’t register, check out The Western Carolini...
09/03/2021

If you are registered for the conference, join us today at 4:15pm! If you can’t register, check out The Western Carolinian to read the stories being discussed!

06/21/2021

We are hiring!

Positions available: Staff Writer, Sports Writer, and Designer!

All job applications will remain open until August 21, 2021.

You will be contacted through your catamount email for interview information.

Contact Editor-in-Chief, Sara Stanley, for more information.

06/09/2021

Calling all WCU students with skills in Adobe InDesign!!
The Western Carolinian is looking for designers for the printed publications starting in Fall 2021.
This is a great opportunity to build a resume while gaining workplace experience.

Requirements-
-Registered student at WCU for the 2021-2022 school year
-Skilled in Adobe InDesign and the Adobe Creative Cloud
-Must attend weekly staff meetings
-Meet deadlines for bi-monthly print papers
-Create advertisements for all local ads sold

Contact Editor-in-Chief Sara Stanley for more information!

Applications are accepted throughout the summer and interviews will begin in August.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the journalism field while reporting on the beautiful WCU campus!
06/07/2021

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the journalism field while reporting on the beautiful WCU campus!

Calling all WCU student journalists!
The Western Carolinian is hiring staff writers for the 2021-2022 school year!
This is a paid position that looks great on a resume and counts as work experience in the journalism field!

Requirements:
-WCU student enrolled in the Fall
-Knowledge of journalistic writing, AP style knowledge is preferred
-Willing to attend weekly meetings
-Willing to produce 2-3 stories every two weeks for the print edition

DM this page or Editor-in-Chief, for more information or any questions!

03/01/2021

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Cullowhee, NC
28723

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