Friday, November 8 is National First-Generation Celebration Day! Throughout the day, West Chester University will be celebrating our first-gen population (about 30% of current WCU students!) with events, freebies, resources, and more. #WestChestersFirst
First Generation Display
A display to celebrate famous first-generation college students who found success
in their fields.
November 1 – 8
Career Development Center
#FinList Table
Stop by for information about financial literacy and FAFSA
8am – 4pm
Sykes Lobby
Resource Fair
Meet various campus services, departments, and resources – all here at WCU to help
you through your college experience. Free pizza and pretzels!
11am – 1pm
Sykes Ballroom A & B
Celebrating First Gens at WCU
First-generation college students: stop by our table in Sykes Lobby for freebies and
to be featured on WCU’s social media
12pm – 2pm
Sykes Lobby
West Chester’s First Group Picture
Head to the ram statue for a group photo with Rammy. Wear your West Chester’s First
t-shirt. Don’t have a t-shirt? We’ll provide you one!
1:45pm – 2:30pm
Ram Statue
Men’s Ice Hockey, Division 2
WCU vs. University of Pennsylvania
6:45pm
Line Quadrinks, West Chester
Men’s Basketball
WCU vs. Claflin University
7:30pm
Hollinger Field House
Student Activities Council (SAC) Movie
Spider-Man: Far From Home. Free entry for West Chester’s First!
7:30pm – 10pm
Sykes Theater
Men’s Ice Hockey, Division 1
WCU vs. Towson University
8:45pm
Line Quadrinks, West Chester
Rams After Hours
Join us for Zombie Laser Tag, stuff a plush, mocktail bar, zombie brain treats and
more!
8:00pm – 12am
Sykes Ballrooms
Res Hall Celebrations
Residence halls will be celebrating with free food, gatherings, banners, and more!
Check out your res hall for times and details.