| Message from the President |
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Sue and I had a fantastic Homecoming Weekend, and we hope you did, as well. It was great to see so many alumni on campus, reliving memories of their West Chester days and checking out what’s new, such as the progress we’re making in constructing the Sciences and Engineering Center and the Commons.
If we didn’t get a chance to connect, and you have something you’d like to share, please email me at president@wcupa.edu.
Rams Up!
Chris Fiorentino, Ph.D.
President, West Chester University
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| Campus News |
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| Good Morning America features WCU Faculty Research |
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WCU faculty Lauri Hyers & Erin Hipple were featured on the popular morning show Good Morning America sharing their research on the gender-bias in children's Halloween costumes and why revealing outfits can have a negative impact on children.
Check it out »
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| Gardens generate produce for WCU Resource Pantry & Community |
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Our campus features three different gardens that cultivate produce used to give back to our own WCU students in the Resource Pantry in addition to addressing food insecurity in the community at-large! Learn more about the President's Food Drive taking place this month!
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| Upcoming Events |
Nutcracker Tea Party
Magical Nutcracker Tea Party featuring dancers from the Brandywine Ballet. Your children will meet some of the beloved characters from the ballet, see the costumes up close, learn ballet positions, play games, take pictures with the characters, and hear the story of The Nutcracker read by Clara herself! Register now, space is limited.
Cost: Adult: $5, Child: $15, Child (2 and under): FREE
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WCU Alumni Friendsgiving Night, Chester County
Join your WCU Alumni family for drinks and appetizers at Levante Brewing Company to kick-off the holiday season. Bring a non-perishable item (or two!) in support of our food drive benefiting Chester County Food Bank! Cost: $5 pp
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WCU Alumni Friendsgiving Night, York County
Join your WCU Alumni family for drinks and appetizers at Wyndridge Farm to kick-off the holiday season. Bring a non-perishable item (or two!) in support of our food drive benefiting York County Food Bank! Cost: $5 pp
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WCU Alumni Friendsgiving Night, Lehigh County
Join your WCU Alumni family for drinks and appetizers at PJ Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant to kick-off the holiday season. Bring a non-perishable item (or two!) in support of our food drive benefiting Second Harvest! Cost: $5 pp
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New York Chapter Kick-off Reception
Live in the New York area? Join us for drinks and appetizers as we celebrate the kick-off of the New York Chapter. Mingle with other area alumni and celebrate the season! Cost: $15 pp
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An Evening with Santa
Don't miss An Evening with Santa, where fun family memories are sure to be made. You'll enjoy a delicious dinner, complete with cookie decorating and hot cocoa. Be sure to bring your camera because the evening would not be complete without getting a picture with the guest of honor – Santa! Reservations required.
Cost: Adult: $20, Child: $5, Child (2 and under): FREE
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An Evening with Santa (Sensory-Friendly)
In an effort to support all of our alumni families, we have partnered with the Dub-C Autism Program for our second annual sensory-friendly evening with Santa. With all the activities and treats, this event will have limited registrations to accommodate our families extra time to visit with Santa. A quiet room is available throughout the event and support staff is provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center. Reservations required.
Cost: Adult: $15, Child(ren): FREE
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| Alumni just like you help to make a difference every day. |
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| Alumni Spotlight |
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Chantal Whitehead-Scott '08 earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from WCU and then went on to earn her master of science degree in applied developmental psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Chantal was recently hired as the newest member of the Alumni Relations team in the role of assistant director of Alumni Relations!
Chantal has held positions in both the non-profit and higher education settings including positions as the assistant project director & financial education coordinator, Single Stop at the Community College of Philadelphia and most recently as the program director, Upward Bound Classic at Delaware Technical Community College.
During her time at WCU, Chantal was a resident assistant in Goshen Hall for three years, participated as a University Ambassador, and member of the Residence Hall Association, Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Honors Program. Chantal's husband, Sam Scott '10, is also a WCU alum. During his time at WCU he was a member of both the men's basketball and football programs. Together, their greatest accomplishment is their four-year old son, Sammy!
Click here to read more about Chantal Whitehead-Scott, her eagerness to experience WCU as a staff member and so much more!
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| Trivia Time |
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Want to win an exclusive WCU Ram Mug created by Madeline Consugar, a Studio Art major at WCU? Click here to view more of Madeline’s beautiful work on her Instagram @consugar.creations!Take a look at the following trivia question and send your answer to alumni@wcupa.edu: What is the name of at least one charitable organization that will benefit from the numerous food drives taking place amongst the WCU community this month?
Four winners will be randomly selected from all correct entries and announced in the next issue of the WCU Alumni Ramblings E-Newsletter.
Congratulations to our October Trivia Winners: Frank Gentile '94 and William C. Smith Jr '64 - received a Homecoming Essentials Pack!
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West Chester University Alumni Association
202 Carter Drive | West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-2813 | alumni@wcupa.edu |
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