Kick off the week by celebrating President Bernotsky, WCU's second female president. Join the Women’s Commission members, the HERS Women’s Institute, and the 150 Most Influential Women of WCU honorees, and women of the WCU community for hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and great conversation as we start the inaugural week in WCU style. All are welcome to join this celebration. Registration is required, and space is limited! [Location: WCU Foundation, 202 Carter Dr, West Chester, PA 19382]

Alumni families and neighbors are invited to hang out and have fun celebrating with Rammy, the Cheer Team, our student-athletes, Miss WCU, and more. [Location: WCU Foundation, 202 Carter Dr, West Chester, PA 19382]

Join us for an exciting Alumni Happy Hour as we celebrate the inauguration of West Chester University’s new president, Dr. Laurie Bernotsky! This special event is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, meet new members of the WCU community, and celebrate this historic moment in the university’s journey. In addition to celebrating, we’re also hosting a donation drive. Please bring toiletries or new or gently used professional clothing for the WCU Resource Pantry and Career Closet. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact and help students work to achieve their goals. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and make this an evening to remember! Registration is required, and space is limited. [Location: 9 Prime Steakhouse, 9 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380]

A Celebration of WCU’s Research Contributions to Student Success, Belonging, DEI, and the Community. This event is an opportunity to bring community awareness to the excellence of faculty research at WCU and celebrate our talented and committed faculty and staff with our university and community colleagues. This year marks the third of a three-year commitment to highlight projects that align with the university’s Moonshot initiative. You will view innovative and impactful research this past year through highlighted projects and videos created by the Digital Media Center. Student Research Posters will be on display from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm prior to the event. [Location: The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (Room 108), West Chester University, 155 University Ave, West Chester, PA 19383]

Join us for a buffet reception following the program. At WCU, we understand the impact and value that research and creative activities bring to this campus, allowing for opportunities to engage in high-impact, experiential research. [Location: The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (Room 108), West Chester University, 155 University Ave, West Chester, PA 19383]

The inauguration celebration of Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky, the 16th president of West Chester University. [Location: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S High St, West Chester, PA 19380]

Immediately following the official inauguration ceremony, join the WCU campus celebration of President Bernotsky. [Location: Hollinger Field House, 150 University Ave, West Chester, PA 19383]

Celebrate West Chester University President Laurie Bernotsky's inauguration with fine dining and dancing in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens. Proceeds support student success and experiential learning opportunities, including unpaid internships, clinical rotations, student-teacher stipends, education abroad, the WCU Resource Pantry, and the Career Closet. (Kindly RSVP by March 13, 2025) [Location: Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348]