April 2, 2021
Newcombe Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
to April 19th!

Newcombe & Related Scholarships Deadline Extended to April 19th! Due to WCU's Systems Outage, we are extending the deadline for the Charlotte W. Newcombe and related scholarships for mature students application. Scholarship Manager is currently down, but you should have plenty of time to submit once access is restored. See our FAQ at bit.ly/NewFAQ2122 or email us at cwge@wcupa.edu for any questions you may have. We hope many of our mature students coming into their junior year or higher will still consider applying.
LGBTQIA+-Centered Scholarships
Deadline April 12th

The Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy is now accepting applications for four LGBTQIA+-centered scholarships.

Application Instructions: Deadline is Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 11:59PM
  1. Read the descriptions for the scholarships award criteria
  2. Write a personal statement as to why you believe you should be awarded the scholarship and which scholarship you would like to be selected for
  3. When completed, email your application to TransandQueer@wcupa.edu with the subject "Scholarship Application"

Descriptions:
  • The Bayard Rustin Book Scholarship (1-$500 Award) - Given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, civility, and the inclusion/advocacy of LGBTQA concerns in their curricular and/or co-curricular lives.
  • Beth 0. Baker '77 Award (1- $500 Award) - Given to a heterosexual cis-gender student who has served as an LGBTQA Ally in honor of Beth O. Baker, one of the founders of the Gays of West Chester in 1975.
  • Dorothy Gilson Baker '47 Award (1- $500 Award) - Given to a student who is self-identified transgender and has advocated in the community for the inclusion of gender identity in policies and practices.
  • Bob Baker Award (1- $500 Award) - Given to a student leader of the Executive Board of the LGBTQA Student Groups who has demonstrated leadership and a desire to make a difference in the world.
Attention BSW/MSW Students: Social Work Field Practicum Interview Workshop Series
Saturday, April 10th 12-2pm via Zoom
(Sponsored and Facilitated by the Philadelphia Campus Student Success Center)


Dear MSW and BSW Students,
Join your social work peers for a Zoom interviewing workshop and feedback session.
·       Learn how to confidently discuss your experiences, qualifications, strengths, and
challenges with a hiring manager. 
·       Practice your skills in a virtual environment and gain valuable feedback. 
·       Understand interview stressors and how to use mindfulness to destress. 
 
Ideas for other topics or workshop content? Fill out this brief survey. All participants will be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Please RSVP by contacting Ben Morgan. Email Ben or Layna Smith with questions. We hope to see you there!

Thank you,
Benjamin Morgan, Associate Director of Student Success Center
Melissa Dziedzic, MSW Director of Field Education, West Chester Campus
Layna Smith, MSW Interim Director of Field Education, Philadelphia Campus
Janet Bradley, BSW Director of Field Education, West Chester Campus
Keisha Kelley, BSW Director of Field Education, Philadelphia Campus

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 266 982 0317
Passcode: 441016
Repression and Student Debt: "You Are Not a Loan"
Film Screening and Virtual Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, April 13th, 7pm
The Surprise Inside Mindfulness: Community!
Saturday, April 17th, 10am-12pm via Zoom

Click here to register and be sure to select the "WCU student" ticket type to receive a free ticket!
SCEC Meeting - Tuesday, April 6th at 5pm

The next Student and Community Engagement (SCEC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 6th at 5:00pm (see Zoom meeting information below). Please join us to discuss student engagement and programming ideas for the Philadelphia Campus, as well as upcoming events across the university. All Philadelphia Campus students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend!

Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 978 7432 3807
Passcode: 258942
Attention Graduates: 2021 Serpentine Yearbook is Now on Sale!

If you sat for a Senior Portrait, your photo will be included in this year's Serpentine Yearbook! Visit the Serpentine's RamConnect site for more information, or go to www.balfour.com to order.

Unable to get to campus for Senior Portraits? Make sure to send the Serpentine a head and shoulders photo before April 15! Check their RamConnect page for details!
NAMI Philadelphia Support Groups

Click here to learn more about free, confidential, virtual support groups offered through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Philadelphia.
AL1GN’s 5th Annual National Conference Alliance for the Low-Income and First-Generation Narrative
Free, Virtual Conference
April 9 - 11

AL1GN is a national conference series dedicated to empowering first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students. AL1GN seeks to provide a forum on which FGLI students can take control of their own diverse narratives while working together with faculty and staff to spark new and revamped programming at their home institutions. Over the course of a weekend, participants exchange ideas, create new relationships with fellow student leaders and concerned staff, and develop the foundation on which impactful work can occur.
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.

Recently Added:
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Events - throughout April
Rams After Hours Virtual Comedy Show with Ian Lara - April 2nd
Campus Pride Index 2021 Results Shareout - April 7th
First-Gen Mixer - April 8th
The Muslim Student Association Presents "Establishing Justice as Commanded by Allah"
- April 14th
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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