| President Chris Fiorentino and Sue Fiorentino want to see you at Alumni Weekend! Check out their special video message. |
| Message from the President |
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It's YOUR Weekend!
Bring it back to where it all started — your alma mater.
We're getting a head start on the weekend with WCU Alumni Banana Night at Levante Brewery on Thursday! Enjoy pulled chicken, a mashed potato bar, beer from Wrong Crowd, and the Fun'nel Cakes and More food truck at Friday's Kick-Off Party before the spring football scrimmage. On Saturday, catch up at the WCU Alumni Association Breakfast & Annual Meeting. Then, join President Fiorentino at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony to celebrate alumni who have had an impact on WCU and in their own communities. This year's Distinguished Alumni Award honorees are Frederick E. Hubler '96; Joseph F. Kienle, III '72, M'74; and Jennifer L. Litchman-Green '07. The Service Award honoree is John H. Baker '74.
On Sunday, celebrate the community we all know and love at the 225 Years of West Chester Borough Parade.
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| Campus News |
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| Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to President Fiorentino |
During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West Chester, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. Early on and prior to his role as president, Fiorentino helped WCU fulfill its mission to serve local communities and the Commonwealth as a source of knowledge and skill development, a research center, and a service provider.
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| 6abc Action News Features WCU's Famous Ram Chefs |
Powered by Professor of Nutrition Jeanie Subach, who came up with a delicious way to help young adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community gain cooking independence and self-confidence, the Ram Chef Program provides culinary instruction, nutrition education, and food safety skills to young adults with IDD in the Food Sensory Lab located in the SECC.
Each semester they prepare snacks for the WCU Athletic Fueling Station and maintain a garden from May through November. They will also prepare sport fuel and meals for the upcoming 2024 Camp Abilities PA @ WCU during Memorial Day weekend.
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| Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Haines '17 |
Tyler (in orange) and his family at his demolition party. |
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A dedicated fitness enthusiast, Tyler Haines ’17 has competed in Ironman 70.3 and several half marathons – up next is a Tough Mudder.
He began his college career at the University of Hartford, where he played Division I lacrosse. After a change of heart, he transferred to Delaware County Community College, then to West Chester, where his father, brother, and sister graduated from. He was still able to complete his Bachelor of Science in Finance in the traditional four years, which he considers his greatest personal accomplishment.
According to Tyler, his decision to pursue this field of study was driven by his interest in understanding financial markets and economic principles. With aspirations to lead and manage but not having a clear “dream job” in mind, he knew the skills he would learn would be versatile and applicable across industries.
After working in private equity mergers and acquisitions and opening several Gopuff locations across the country, Tyler set his mind – and his entrepreneurial spirit – to opening Fitness Factory WC.
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| Upcoming Events |
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Alumni Speaker Series Featuring Erica Colahan '98
Join the College of Arts & Humanities for a conversation with Erica Colahan '98 and Dr. Bob Kodosky of the History Department. Erica recently signed with Chrism Press to publish her first historical fiction The Oystercatcher of Southwark about her great-great-grandmother's commitment to an asylum in 1897 Philadelphia.
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WCU Alumni Banana Night
If you went bananas for WCU Banana Day, you won't want to miss WCU Alumni Banana Night! Join your fellow Golden Rams at Levante Brewery for our version of this beloved day, featuring The Chilly Banana Food Truck.
Walk-ups are welcome!
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Alumni Weekend Kick-Off Party & Spring Football Scrimmage
Our weekend opener will feature pulled chicken, a mashed potato bar, and Caesar salad; beer from Wrong Crowd; DJ Dominic; funnel cake and fried Oreos from the Fun'nel Cakes And More food truck, and FREE SWAG.
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Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
Join President Fiorentino to celebrate alumni who have had an impact on WCU and in their own communities. This year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Frederick E. Hubler '96; Joseph F. Kienle, III '72, M'74; and Jennifer L. Litchman-Green '07. The Service Award honoree is John H. Baker '74. You can learn more about them here.
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Chris Fiorentino Day
Performances by Wells School of Music musicians, memories shared by distinguished guests, inspiring videos highlighting a legendary career, and a few surprises, followed by lunch on the Academic Quad.
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AT Alumni Chapter Continuing Education Program
Dan Baer '07 and Shawn Fcasni '02 will discuss current strategies for assessing and managing sport-related concussion, as well as the issues athletic trainers face in promoting a culture of safety in sports. This program is eligible for a maximum of 2.0 Category A hours/CEUs. Following, join the Chapter for a social.
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Athletic Training Golf Outing
Enjoy a day on the course at Ingleside Golf Club to support WCU Athletic Training. Following, join us for prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and complimentary lunch. Sponsorships are available.
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Friars' Society Alumni Chapter 12th Annual Golf Outing
Join fellow Friars' alumni for a round of golf at Honeybrook Golf Club in support of the WCU Friars' Society; individual registration, foursome registration, and sponsorships are available.
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WCU Alumni Night at Stateside Vodka
Reconnect with WCU Alumni in Philadelphia at this exclusive event featuring two hours of signature cocktails and local appetizers before a 45-minute distillery tour.
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WCU Alumni Day at Dorney Park
Beat the summer heat! Registration includes parking, admission into Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, and an all-you-can-eat catered lunch in one of the Park's private pavilions.
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WCU Alumni Day at Willow Creek Winery & Farm
Relax in Cape May, NJ with light fare and an open bar, including the house red wine blend, house white wine blend, sangria, and fountain beverages, all in a semi-private area in the Vineyard Bar & Courtyard.
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Check out what's happening on campus!
Diversity Series (Spring 2024) >>WCU Athletics >>
WCU Box Office >> |
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| Alumni just like you help to make a difference every day. |
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| Trivia Time |
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Where did D-CAP students travel to last June on WCU's first sensory-friendly cultural immersion trip?
(Hint: Explore the Fall/Winter 2023 edition of WCU Magazine)
Submit your answer to alumni@wcufoundation.org and reference "Ramblings Trivia" in the subject line. Four winners will be randomly selected from the submissions to win this 25oz WCU tankard glass.
Congratulations to our March winners — Brian Cox '14, M'21; Danielle Formella '10; and Olivia Miller Martinez '16 M'19 — who each received a Julia Gash coaster set!
March Trivia
Q: What year was Banana Day established?
A: 1996
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West Chester University Alumni Association
202 Carter Drive | West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-2813 | alumni@wcufoundation.org |
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