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The Society of West Chester University Establishes Two New Awards
The Society of West Chester University has established two new awards that are now presented annually at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch each January: the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award and the Student Service Leadership Award. The Society, which organizes and hosts the brunch, is an organization of university faculty, staff, and administrators who embrace the spirit of…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Releases Four-Day Winter Itinerary for Montco Parks
With the hope of warmer weather in the coming months, Montgomery County state and national parks are wonderful places to get outdoors and enjoy the rest of the winter over the long weekend. Depending on the area, the parks offer sledding and skiing hills, flat ground for cross-country skiing, hiking forests, and beautiful views for…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Student Turns Internship Into Full-Time Job
Internships provide students with invaluable real-world experience that supplements their classroom knowledge — and can lead to exciting job opportunities, which Penn State Great Valley master of professional accounting student Bolortungalag Mijiddorj can attest to. After spending the summer as an audit intern with BDO USA, a global accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and financial advisory services worldwide, Mijiddorj was…
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West Chester University Wells School of Music Will Host Its 15th Annual Trumpet Festival
West Chester University’s esteemed Wells School of Music will present the 15th Annual Trumpet Festival from Feb. 16-18. Events take place on and off campus over three days. Some events are ticketed. The Trumpet Festival’s daily events include exhibits, coachings, warm-ups, and classes on Friday and Saturday in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, Swope…
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Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit
Frederick Hubler, Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will participate in speaking engagements throughout the year to help others learn about the value and growth of the alternative investments industry. To kick off the month of March, Hubler will speak at the Learn & Grow Investment Summit 2024. The first event will…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Penn State Abington Continuing Education Staffer’s Professional and Personal Work Makes an Impact
Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. Her enthusiasm inspires those she works with as a Program Specialist in the Penn State Abington Continuing Education (CE) unit and as the Founder of Latinas in Motion, an online fitness community with more…
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Immaculata Symphony Will Present Its Annual Children’s Concert Feb. 25
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual children’s concert, Carnival of the Animals, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall on the Immaculata University campus. A concert for all ages, the annual children’s concert presents unique, interactive musical experiences that are both entertaining and educational. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a…
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U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to WCU’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, based in Washington, DC. The coveted award was recently announced during a meeting of the university’s Sustainability Council,…
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From His Penn State Abington ‘Launching Pad,’ Alumnus Has Forged a Career Focused on Climate Justice
When the Rev. Vernon K. Walker enrolled at Penn State Abington, he was a bit of an outlier — a nontraditional student juggling a full-time job with a full course load. However, in the 12 years since he completed his degree, Walker has positioned himself at one of the centers of the social justice movement, specifically tackling climate…
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POSTPONED to Feb. 20: Montgomery County Community College hosts 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Update: Due to inclement weather, the opening reception is postponed to next Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 PM. Montgomery County Community College will display the creativity and talents of budding artists from 20 area high schools in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties at the 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition in…
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NFL Selects Four West Chester University Students as Interns
As thoughts turn to the upcoming Super Bowl, four West Chester University students are readying for their own NFL experience. After having emerged successfully from a rigorous selection process, four West Chester University students in the university’s graduate Athletic Training program will intern with NFL teams nationwide this summer. “Four WCU students landing NFL internships…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of underinsurance benefits under a personal car insurance policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of company cars as well as workers who regularly drive vehicles that they…
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Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice. Nicole Barkley-Jones (’99) has over 20 years of legal and higher education administration experience. She is the inaugural Associate Director of Title IX Operations in the Office of the Provost at…
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Get off The 1031 Merry-Go-Round
A 1031 exchange allows investors to sell a real estate property and exchange it for another property if the conditions are met. A 1031 exchange permits the owner to defer capital gains. For the last sixteen-plus years, investors have had the option of selling their property and going into a passive ownership role with a…
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Events Happening around Valley Forge and Montgomery County
With the Lunar New Year approaching (Sat., Feb. 10), Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has compiled a list of some celebratory events to attend in Valley Forge and Montgomery County. The Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, is the…
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Legal Matters: Is January Really Divorce Month? Maybe.
By: Elizabeth Billies Did January feel like the longest month ever? It did for me. The days drag on, and the weeks feel endless. I have seen many articles referring to January as “Divorce Month.” A “National Divorce Day” is even designated on the first Monday in January. Here are three reasons why people may…
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West Chester University Will Welcome New Leader in College of Sciences and Mathematics
Beginning Feb. 1, West Chester University will welcome Jessica OShaughnessy as Dean of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics. OShaughnessy has spent more than 14 years in higher education, including recently serving as Associate Provost at Stockton University in New Jersey where she managed the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Office of…
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