Be on the lookout this coming Monday, October 19th for an email with the link to our Fall 2020 Student Survey! Your completion of this brief survey will help us identify the resources and services you need, or need greater access to. One lucky respondent will win a $25 Amazon gift card!

Important Note: In order to keep your survey responses anonymous, once you submit the survey, you will see a message with a link to submit your name and email address for entry into the raffle. Be sure to click the link and enter your info for a chance to win the gift card! A winner will be randomly selected shortly after the survey deadline.

Facilitated by WCU in Philadelphia Counselor, Lori Mina, LPC, this group will offer student support with any life changes or challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis. The group is a drop-in model, where discussion is based on the needs of the group members that day. Potential topics include:

Groups will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm from October 21st through December 2nd. Please use the following Zoom link to join: https://wcupa.zoom.us/j/91706461643pwd=b2tSM21zbXdETWRQNE93bytsaXo3QT09

Contact Lori Mina, LPC, with any questions: lmina@wcupa.edu.

A: This year, WCU's "Out of This World" Homecoming will consist of a week long of virtual events, making it much more accessible to Philadelphia Campus students (so don't miss out on the fun!). Click here for a schedule of events, and check back for more details.

Contest Posts #1 and #2 are up! Head over to the West Chester University in Philadelphia RamConnect group to comment/post and be entered into the October raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card. You must comment on these posts by October 31st to enter the October drawing.

Join us next Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm as we hear directly from employers about how to network in our virtual environment and best forge connections to benefit your future career. Part of the Newcombe Scholar Event Series, this event is geared toward mature students and those approaching graduation but is open to anyone. Please click here to register on RamConnect to get the Zoom information and to submit questions for employers in advance. Employers are represented in a range of fields, including folks from Chester County Hospital, Chester County Human Services, and Primepay among others. We hope to see you there! 

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm for a discussion about the complicated relationship between Black Americans and suffrage, how protest movements and electoral politics intersect, and just what it means to give someone your vote. Sign up on RamConnect or use the QR code to RSVP and get the Zoom link. 

All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate.

Click here to register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Wednesday, October 28^th from 4:30PM – 5:30PM | Zoom Registration Link

In the wake of recent protests and conversations about systemic inequality and structural violence, it is important for our communities to practice cultural humility and inclusivity. Afro-Latinx peoples are often excluded or misunderstood in conversations addressing racism and representation. Join us to discuss and learn more about race, ethnicity, and what it means to identify as Afro-Latinx! Student, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Register today!

Workshop facilitator: Ninoshka Montas, WCU MSW Student and Patient Care Coordinator at Congreso Health Center / Centro de Salud de Congreso

Each year, West Chester University selects up to 71 outstanding juniors and seniors to receive the 1871 Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, community engagement and career readiness.

Register at http://cglink.me/r856588

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.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/dmc-latinx-fiw

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

Join us for this virtual speaker series to discuss the topics of race, class, and gender in education. Through intersectional analysis, this series explores the ways in which race, class,and gender shape education opportunities and experiences. For more information and to receive the Zoom links, please contact Dr. Jason Wozniak at JWozniak@wcupa.edu. Sponsored by the WCU Philadelphia Transformative Education and Social Change program.

Facilitated by Career Center staff and local guest employers.

Register on RamConnect to receive the Zoom link.

Join the Dowdy Multicultural Center (DMC) for a conversation and community.

Register here to receive the Zoom link: http://cglink.me/r860431

"Between the Streets and the Ballot Box" Featuring Jamilah Lemieux

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

This workshop will help you become a stronger reader and confidently navigate the demands of undergraduate and graduate-level reading. Contact Success Center Director, Ben Morgan, at bmorgan@wcupa.edu to register and receive the Zoom link.

Wednesday, October 28^th from 4:30PM – 5:30PM

Workshop facilitator: Ninoshka Montas, WCU MSW Student and Patient Care Coordinator at Congreso Health Center / Centro de Salud de Congreso

Brought to you by Residence Life & Housing Services, Dowdy Multicultural Center, and Center for Women and Gender Equity

Register on RamConnect.

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.