Please note that the university will be closed, and no classes will be held, this coming Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

In this new section of the Weekly Announcements, we'll highlight a new frequently asked question each week. This week's FAQ is especially for new students.

Q: How do I know who my Advisor is?

A: Your Advisor's name and contact information can be found on your MyWCU homepage. As a new student, you may notice that your Advisor has changed or will change soon. Advisor assignments should be finalized within the next week. If, for some reason, you are not assigned an Advisor or have trouble reaching your Advisor, reach out to your Department Chair, Assistant Chair, or Coordinator. Contact information can be found in the WCU Philadelphia Campus D2L site in the "Academic Contacts - Fall 2020" document under the "Contact Information" module of Content.

Click here to view an example of an Advisor assignment in MyWCU.

If you were enrolled in courses at West Chester University during the Spring 2020 semester, we invite you to participate in our COVID-19 Impacts Survey. Your participation in this survey is anonymous and we will not be able to trace your responses back to you. In addition, if you choose to, you may enter for the chance to win one of five $50 gift cards for your participation once you complete the survey. Winners will be drawn at the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester.

If you have any questions about this research, you may contact Dr. Hadih Deedat at hdeedat@wcupa.edu, Dr. Brie Radis at bradis@wcupa.edu, or Dr. Susan Wysor Nguema at swysornguema@wcupa.edu. We thank you in advance for your time!!

Presented by the WCU Dowdy Multicultural Center.

I am very happy to announce that we have established a chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE) Management Honor Society for Philadelphia and DCCC students.  If you have completed at least one year as a management major at WCU and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, you are eligible for membership.  There is a one-time initiation fee of $50 that will be paid by the College of Business and Public Management and includes an embossed membership certificate and gold-plated SIE lapel key. 

The membership application is attached and the deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on September 20, 2020. Please email your completed application to Dr. Lisa Calvano (lcalvano@wcupa.edu).  We will have a virtual induction ceremony in the October.  We would also like to build the chapter and are looking for volunteers to be part of the leadership team.   

SIE is both an honorary and professional fraternity with 73 local chapters across the country that conduct numerous programs aimed at bridging the gap between management theory and management practices.  There is a main campus chapter at WCU.  Here is a link to the national organization if you’d like more information (http://www.sienational.com/). 

Register at www.wcupa.edu/FAST. Select Training Schedule, Search for Student Webinars & Register Today! The link to the online Zoom room will be emailed after registering.

Our first SCEC meeting of the fall semester will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 5pm via Zoom. The SCEC meets once per month to brainstorm and develop Philadelphia Campus events/programming. All Philadelphia Campus students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate! Help us create valuable virtual programming for the fall semester!

Apply online at http://cglink.me/s33457.

Application closes on September 15th at 11:59pm.

The Division of Student Affairs is currently collecting data about students' needs related to housing, food, mental health and childcare. Complete the #RealCollege survey and be entered to win $100! Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/3giiozn.

Full-time with benefits, good job for someone who is interested in direct care/ permanent supportive housing. Click here for job posting.

Volunteers/interns are needed to support the campaign of John Kane, Democratic PA Senate candidate. While their office is located in West Chester, virtual opportunities are available. Click here for more information.

Click here for an interview with John Kane published in The Quad, WCU's student news service.

Play virtual Bingo for a chance to win prizes!

Click here to learn more and view a schedule of events.

Virtual program to introduce the Multicultural Organization Advisory Board (MOAB) to incoming students and build community. The Dowdy Multicultural Center’s Fall Community Fest welcomes first-year and returning students to the campus for the 2020-2021 academic year. The event will encourage students to develop relationships with peers across a variety of cultural backgrounds. The fun and welcoming atmosphere at the Fall Community Fest will serve as a space to nurture a sense of belonging and connectivity among WCU students. The Fall Community Festival will also be a means to introduce students to the Dowdy Multicultural Center, its programs,resources and new professional and graduate student staff. For more information, please contact us at (610)436-3273 or multicultural@wcupa.edu.

Register on RamConnect (log in, scroll down to "upcoming events," click "all events," and search "SNAP" to find this event).

RSVP to Dr. Seth Jacobson at sjacobson2@wcupa.edu.

Monday’s this Fall – Join the Graduate Social Work Department in our brave space of open conversation to discuss current social justice issues. Contact Charrisse Allen at callen@wcupa.edu to register and receive the Zoom link.

Presented by the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy. Representation matters! This one-hour conversation will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the limits of trans and queer presence within mainstream media. Folx will discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in media such as movies, television, comics,video games, cosplay as well as social media. For more information, please check out our website, www.wcupa.edu/transandqueer, or contact us at transandqueer@wcupa.edu, or 610-436-3147.

Log into Handshake for more information.

Friday, September 25th (pages 1-84)

Friday, October 23rd (pages 85-172)

Friday, November 20th (pages 173-260)

December date TBD

Open to all - Join the Graduate Social Work Department for our Fall 2020 monthly book discussions on "Hood Feminism" by Mikki Kendall. We have a limited number of books available for free! Contact Charrisse Allen at callen@wcupa.edu.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3j9Vax3

An opportunity to engage diverse groups across the West Chester community in meaningful, open and honest discussions, information sharing, and skill-building about race and related topics that have fractured our society. Discussion topics will include: Bystander Intervention, Healing and Restoration, Implicit Bias, Race Relations in the

Workforce, White Fragility. Registration opens August 26, 2020. Sponsored by WCU and St. Paul’s Baptist Church. Limited to 250 participants.

Click here to register. Click here to view flyer.

Log into Handshake for more information.

Free for Phi Alpha members, $5 for non-members

RSVP at http://cglink.me/r766927. Click here for flyer.

Hosted by WCU MSW student, Shakira Davis, Licensed Esthetician, Yoga Coach, and Founder of Skin Deep.

Register at http://cglink.me/r772146. Click here for flyer.

Contact Marcie Cohen, WCU Philly Associate Director for Student Services, at mcohen@wcupa.edu or (267) 225-8756.