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At West Chester University, we’re proud to stand beside our student veterans and ROTC cadets. We marvel at their resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to both their education and service. On November 9, we had the honor of recognizing these outstanding individuals at the Military Scholarship Ceremony, held at the WCU Foundation. This event allows us to spotlight the achievements of our military students, including those who, like one of our students currently deployed overseas, continue their coursework against all odds. This academic year, 35 students received scholarships. Our commitment to supporting military-affiliated students is reflected in WCU’s Military Friendly Gold status and embodied by the Greg and Sandra Weisenstein Veterans Center, which has already supported more than 1,000 students this semester. Our entire University community works together to ensure student veterans receive the benefits they have earned.
President Laurie Bernotsky
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| Campus News |
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| Dr. Jacqueline "Jackie" Hodes Honored with 2024 Keepers of the Flame Award |
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Transformational leader, advocate, ally, teacher, scholar, advisor, and compassionate colleague are words that many use to describe Jacqueline “Jackie” Hodes, professor and chair of the University’s Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs (HEPSA) department. Dr. Hodes has been honored with the 2024 Keepers of the Flame Award from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). This award recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System universities for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments that cultivate a sense of belonging.
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| WCU's Dept of Art + Design's "Art of the Pop-Up" Exhibit Is a Visual Feast in the Form of Pop-Up Books |
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Art of the Pop-Up showcases innovative and intricate paper engineering through a diverse collection of pop-up books that push the boundaries of traditional book design. Visitors are treated to an immersive experience with interactive elements and elaborate three-dimensional paper-play that bring ideas to life. Art of the Pop-Up highlights the creativity and craftsmanship of 20 modern artists and designers and celebrates this unique art form. This exhibit is FREE and open to the public.
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| Looking for the perfect gift for a WCU alum? |
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Named after Grace D. McCarthy, the first Dean of Women at WCU, McCarthy Hall was a dormitory on campus located at the corner of Sharpless and Church Streets. Although the building no longer stands, the mailbox doors were salvaged, and a local craftsman turned them into beautiful banks using wood from trees throughout Chester County.
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| Alumni Spotlight: Lisa '88 & Paul Emrick '88 |
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Lisa ’88 and Paul Emrick ’88 at first had not planned to attend West Chester, but their eventual decision to become Golden Rams set them on the path to a successful marriage and careers. The couple lives in the Allentown, PA, suburbs, where Paul is a Principal at NewEdge Wealth and leads the firm’s Lehigh Valley team. Lisa is a Registered Nurse for Penn State Health St. Joseph Urgent Care.
“I planned to go to a two-year nursing program,” Lisa explains. “But my father wanted me to go to college and get a four-year nursing degree.” With his encouragement, she enrolled at West Chester. Paul started his college career at Penn State, but it wasn’t the right fit. After taking several business courses at the local community college, he decided to study economics at West Chester.
Although the couple grew up in small towns just 25 miles apart – Lisa in Catasauqua, PA, and Paul in Bangor, PA – they first met at the University. They were married on August 27, 1988, just two months after their graduation. In the Spring of 1986, Paul joined the Army Reserve and subsequently participated in the WCU Army ROTC program. Upon graduation in 1988 Paul was commissioned and began his tour of active duty and soon after moved to Fort Sill, OK, where Paul completed his Field Artillery Officer training.
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| Upcoming Events |
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Galore & More Bingo
Join the 2024-25 Golden Rams Baseball and Softball teams for 15 rounds of Bingo, with two special rounds available for purchase.
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103rd Annual Wells School of Music Holiday Program
A focal point of the community since 1921, the Annual Holiday Program features both sacred and secular music.
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An Evening with Santa
Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by WCU! Join us to make fun family memories — enjoy arts and crafts, hot cocoa, story readings, and cookie decorating. Be sure to bring your camera because the evening wouldn't be complete without a photo with the guest of honor.
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A Sensory-Friendly Evening with Santa
In an effort to better support all of our families, the WCU Alumni Association has partnered with the Dub-C Autism Program to provide a sensory-friendly visit with Santa with arts and crafts, hot cocoa, story readings, cookie decorating, and a quiet room available throughout the event.
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Alumni Weekend
It's YOUR weekend! Each year during Alumni Weekend, the campus comes alive as alumni, friends, and family reunite to reminisce and make new memories.
Save the Date!
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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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What is one discount/service offered exclusively to WCU alumni?
Submit your answer to alumni@wcufoundation.org and reference "Ramblings Trivia" in the subject line. Two winners will be randomly selected from the submissions to win this purple 17oz WCU campfire mug.
Congratulations to our October winners — Will Davis '13 and Rachel Peters '12 — who will each receive a grey WCU sweatshirt blanket!
October Trivia
Q: What is this year's Homecoming theme?
A: Ramily (Family) Game Night / Board Games
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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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