Office of the President

Rammy's Suit Up and Stock up

Celebrate the heart of WCU by giving back to our students! Join President Bernotsky and your campus community at the Rammy's Suit Up and Stock Up Drive on Monday, April 13th, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Twardowski Career Development Center.

How Can You Help:

1. Donate new or gently used professional clothing for the Career Closet
2. Bring 3 personal care items for the Resource Pantry
3. Bring art supplies for the College of Arts and Humanities' Succeed with Ease Closet
4. Bring teacher supplies for students in the College of Education and Social Work

Earn points for your department or organization - let's make it a friendly competition! Top donors will win Lunch with Laurie! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on April 13th!  For more information, contact Career Development Center and Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact.

Celebrating Little Rams

Get ready to celebrate our Little Rams in a fun-filled event just for kids at West Chester University! Join us for an exciting event featuring face painting, free t-shirts, tote bag coloring, kid-friendly food, delicious desserts, and so much more. Plus, don’t miss a special appearance from everyone’s favorite mascot, Rammy and our student athletes! It’s the perfect chance for young Rams to play, create, and experience the WCU spirit in a big way! Join us at the Alumni Foundation Center from 5pm-7pm. This is a free event open to all little Rams and families of our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and neighbors! (Registration will be open on foundation page soon). For more information, contact President@wcupa.edu.

Celebrating Little Rams Flyer

Banana Day

WCU is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Banana Day this year! To make this an extra special year, departments across campus are adding to the fun that Student Activities Council provides annually. Across campus you’ll find games, face painting, coffee and treat trucks, photo ops, Ram Cab trivia, and a bunch of bananas to go around! Come out and celebrate West Chester’s favorite holiday and watch students try to win a coveted Banana Day t-shirt from 11am-3pm.

WCU Alumni: Banana Night 

Join the WCU Alumni Association for Banana Night, their alumni version of WCU's beloved Banana Day tradition. Enjoy a classic Banana Whip from The Chilly Banana food truck, grab a limited-edition Banana Night T-shirt (while supplies last!), and soak up the fun with a beverage in hand at Levante Brewing Co. For more information and to register, visit the Banana Night registration page.

Research and Creative Activity Day

WCU’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day showcases excellence in academic inquiry from all of the University’s six colleges and two schools in a celebration of knowledge and discovery. Come celebrate the research of WCU on Thursday April 16th from 9am-2:30pm in Sykes Student Union. For more information, visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website.

Research and Creative Activity Day Flyer

43rd Annual Presidential Gala

Celebrate West Chester University with an evening of fine dining and dancing as we invest in our students at the exact moments that matter most. Together, we can remove barriers, enhance supports, and provide real-world experiences that will help them thrive now and long after they graduate from WCU. The Gala will be held at Longwood Gardens. For more information, visit the Gala registration page.

Accepted Student Day

Saturday, we celebrate the future of WCU during Accepted Student Day where accepted students and their guests will learn more about life as a Golden Ram and decide if WCU is the right fit. Guests will be able to tour campus including Residence Halls, meet with professors, explore student resources, supports, and opportunities on campus in the Golden Arena and so much more. Registration is open! For more information, visit the Accepted Students Day website.

Community Cleanup

We end the week celebrating our community and partnership between the Borough of West Chester and West Chester University in a day dedicated to cleaning up our shared neighborhood! Meet us at Rustin Park at noon to get materials and get your clean up assignment! All are welcome! For more information and to register, visit the Student Registration and Community Sign Up.

Community Cleanup Flyer