April 16, 2021
In this edition of the WCU in Philadelphia Weekly Announcements...

  • ABSW Senior Recognition Night
  • "Let's Help the Bully" Book Signing (published by WCU in Philadelphia's own Edwena Lanier!)
  • Phi Alpha School Supplies Drive for Africa
  • Drug-Free Communities Town Hall
  • Reminder for MSW students: Phi Alpha application deadline extended, and Induction Ceremony April 23rd

Scroll down for more information!
ABSW Senior Recognition Night
Sunday, April 25th, 6PM

Zoom meeting ID: 337 474 2191
Passcode: 660894

Join ABSW undergraduate chapter for a night of recognition and celebration!
"Let's Help the Bully" Book Signing
May 22nd, 1:30-4:30pm

One of our incredible students, Edwena Lanier, recently published a children's book with her 10 year-old daughter. The book is titled “Lets Help the Bully” and is an interactive book that brings awareness to bullying and provides positive solutions.

Details for their upcoming book signing are as follows:
When: Saturday May 22nd 2021
Time: 1:30pm
Where: 1608 W Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19145
Contact Number: (Text) 215-678-7246
Phi Alpha Undergraduate Chapter
School Supplies Donation Drive for Africa

Thank you to everyone who donated, and to Phi Alpha for organizing and collecting donations!
Drug Free Communities Town Hall
Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00-7:30pm via Zoom

This Town Hall explores mental health and substance use/abuse issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by the Drug-Free Communities Coalition, Boys & Girls Club of Chester, Chester Community Coalition, and J. Lewis Crozer Library, the Town Hall will feature expert panelists, student voices, Q&A, and a collection of helpful resources.
Register to receive the Zoom link. On the registration form, let us know if you need to attend via telephone rather than a device and we will share the phone number with you.

*BSW students may be able to receive credit for 1.5 field hours with prior Field Instructor approval for attending.
Attention MSW Students
Phi Alpha Application Deadline Extended to April 22nd
Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony April 23rd at 5:30pm
April 23rd at 5:30pm
Zoom meeting info:
Meeting ID: 294 263 7358
Password: 320066
Please note that new events will no longer be posted here. Please visit our virtual events bulletin board to view more upcoming events, plus workshop/event recordings, any time! Scroll through the events listed under each month.

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Have a great weekend!

Questions?

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