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Happy Finals Week! Study hard and stay strong were all in this together!

History and Heritage at 150 Years: West Chester University Prepares for Its Sesquicentennial Sesquicentennial: one of the funniest words to say out loud, and one that West Chester University will use from now through the end of the 2021 academic year in celebration of its 150th anniversary.... At the threshold of the University’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2021, elements of WCU’s history and the upcoming celebrations have been curated on a 150th anniversary website that has just been launched. Although its roots date back to the West Chester Academy, founded in 1812, the institution that became West Chester University was chartered as West Chester Normal School in 1870 and opened for its first classes in September 1871. Why Normal? In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the word normal was applied to institutions that trained teachers. Four eras define the institution’s evolution: West Chester Normal School/State Normal School, 1871-1926; West Chester State Teachers College, 1926-1960; West Chester State College, 1960-1983; and West Chester University, 1983-present. Each era saw changes in curriculum and extra-curricular activities including sports; growth in student and faculty populations, campus size, and diversity; and an expanding relationship with both local and global communities.

WCU Transfer Student from DCCC Is on The Path to Success https://www.youtube.com/watchv=HPoc9h_kkng&feature=youtu.be

Early Childhood Education Programs Earn National Rankings With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that our Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable national rankings. The website DiscoverEarlyChildhoodEdu.org has listed WCU’s Early and Middle Grades Education programs at #10 among the 2020 Top 65 Best Colleges with Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Bachelor’s Programs and #36 on their list of 2020’s Top 75 Early... Childhood Education Master’s Programs in the United States. Another national ranking: WCU is #15 on BestColleges.com’s 2020 list of the Best Accredited Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education Programs. For 2020, Collegeaffordabilityguide.org ranks WCU at #27 among early childhood education programs. Their list includes community colleges. At Universities.com, WCU is #6 among Best Early Childhood Ed Colleges in Pennsylvania for 2020 and #12 in the state for all education and liberal arts degrees. I am so proud of these accomplishments, but I am absolutely not surprised! said Desha L. Williams, Dean of the College of Education and Social Work. I have often been asked, ‘Why do you care about rankings?’ and ‘Why do you promote rankings.’ My answer is this: Rankings are one indication of the phenomenal work of our faculty and the fabulous learning opportunities provided to our students. WCU teacher candidates experience extensive time in the field, learning how to be flexible in the ever-changing educational landscape, and how to engage diverse learners through impactful educative experiences. Graduates of our educational programs are highly sought after by school districts and many return to West Chester to obtain advanced degrees.

Finals Week Self Care The members of Kappa Delta Pi have created this document to share some our favorite tips and tricks for self care with the rest of you. Good luck with your finals and remember to take care of yourselves! SELF CARE: THE PRACTICE OF TAKING ACTION TO PRESERVE OR IMPROVE YOUR WELL-BEING Things to try: Yoga, Meditation, Walk or run, Workout, Listen to music, an audiobook, or a podcast, Enjoy a favorite food, Spend time outdoors, Journal, Give yourself breaks,... Nap, Call family or friends, Have a spa night (nails, skincare, bath,etc),Watch a movie or show, Shut down the screens. Ways to Prioritize Yourself: Use a to-do list or planner, Practice time management,Make routines, Set an alarm or timer for Me Time and breaks, Make post it note reminders WORDS OF ENOURAGEMENT "No matter how horrible right now is, it's only right now. It does not need to remain that way." - Samantha M. The most important thing for me to remember is to just walk away because the work will always be there, but my sanity may not. - Rebekah S. "If you miss an assignment or turn it in late, it's not the end of the world. It's more important to take care of your health than to harm yourself by putting too much pressure on temporary situations." - Jen D. "Especially right now, it’s really important to remind ourselves that we’re all doing our best and even if we’re not 100% all the time, that’s ok. - Grace R. See more