Get Involved

How to Get Involved

If you want to join us and contribute to this community effort, please reach out and get involved with one of our upcoming volunteer or community service opportunities. Complete this survey, send an email to thesociety@wcupa.edu, or reach out to any of the members on the executive board. Please visit here (link to another page on our site) to see a list of our upcoming events.

Events

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Upcoming Events with The Society

Upcoming Events with The Society

Decorative graphic of spring 2026 events. Events are listed on the webpage.

The Society & MFC Mixer

September 22, 2026
3:00–4:30 p.m.
SECC Club 1871 (Faculty Lounge)

Rooted in Resilience Panel Discussion

October 29, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Sykes 10A

The Gratitude Gathering

November 12, 2026
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Sykes 10A

Holiday Drive Drop-Off

December 2, 2026
12:00–2:00 p.m.
Sykes 10B

Executive Board

Meet the Executive Board of the Society of WCU

Dr. Tiffany E. Jones, President

Dr. Tiffany E. Jones, President

Dr. Paris McPherson, Vice President

Dr. Paris McPherson, Vice President

Thom Nixon, Vice President

Thom Nixon, Vice President

Porsche Murray, Liaison for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Porsche Murray, Liaison for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

As an executive board, we draw inspiration from Frederick Douglass’ lifelong commitment to advocacy, education, equity and inclusion. These principles guide our work today. In honoring his legacy, we strive to celebrate our diverse campus community and create a welcoming environment for all WCU faculty and staff.

Through joint community service projects, social gatherings, educational experiences, and other opportunities for collaboration, we seek to build community and strengthen our bonds across campus. We also feel strongly that it is our responsibility to promote educational access, and we are proud that we can award scholarships to WCU students to support their educational pursuits.

Together, we commit to building connections, fostering belonging, and carrying forward Douglass’ enduring belief in the transformative power of learning and community. We would love you to be a part of this effort and invite you to join us at our events this academic year.

Sincerely,
The Society Executive Board