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Meet The Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs

 

ZEBULUN R. DAVENPORT

Message from the Vice President

University Advancement & External Affairs (UAEA) collaborates with internal and external constituents to advance institutional and student success. UAEA is comprised of three main departments: the Twardowski Career Development Center, the Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact (CCESI), and the Office of External Relations. These offices provide lifelong career development services, community-engaged learning and volunteer opportunities, and cultivate intentional partnerships with local and regional municipalities and elected officials. UAEA also serves as the university’s liaison to the West Chester University Foundation and Alumni Engagement Office, focusing collaboratively on philanthropic opportunities and enhancing alumni engagement.

As the vice president of UAEA, I invite you to connect with our division through the many engagement and experiential learning opportunities created to support and prepare our students to succeed throughout college and beyond.

Sincerely,
Dr. Zebulun Davenport

Learn more about the Vice President

UAEA Events and Highlights

  • Julie Dietrich standing at the Borough of West Chester entrance

    Daily Local News

    The Daily Local News featured the relationship between West Chester and West Chester University in an article published February 27, 2024. The success of the West Chester Community Campus Committee has improved town and gown relations through intentional actions and impact. The university is committed to nurturing students as good citizens and neighbors. Read the full article here. 

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    2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Katie Clay

    Congratulations to Katie Clay, Associate Director for the Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact on being named as one of VISTA's 2024 Millennial Superstars. You can read about Katie's accomplishments here.

  • Rammy and staff members cutting a ribbon

    Resource Pantry

    On November 15, 2023, The Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact (CCESI) celebrated with President Fiorentino, Vice President Davenport, and Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Calvano, at the Resource Pantry extended pick-up hours ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students can now pick up online orders after 4 pm from the Student Health Center vestibule in Commonwealth Hall. The CCESI team hopes to partner with the Graduate School and other students who cannot visit the pantry during the normal 10 am – 4 pm hours. 

  • MLK Day of Service 2024

    WCU'S DIVISION FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT, & THE CENTER FOR TRANS AND QUEER ADVOCACY PRESENT: MLK Day of Service 2024 CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH Park Cleanup Event Rustin Park | 10:00am - 12:00pm OR When Job is Complete (Meet at Rammy Statue at 10am to walk over to park) Join us in a campus park cleanup of Bayard Rustin Park! Gloves, trash bags and rakes will be provided, but if you have your own tools, bring them! Toy Cleaning Event Sykes 115 | 11:00am - 2:00pm OR When Job is Complete Meet at 11AM in Sykes 115 for an annual service event to sanitize and inspect toys from St. Agnes Day Room. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Rustin Movie Viewing Sykes Theater | 6:00pm Wrap up the day with a viewing of Netflix's Rustin in Sykes Theater to learn about the March on Washington and the life and legacy of West Chester native, Bayard Rustin.

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    Chester County Chamber Business After Hours Event

    The Twardowski Career Development Center hosted the January Business After Hours event for Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. It was a good evening of making connections. 

 

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Links and Resources

Center for Community SolutionsFundraising Policy and Procedures West Chester Community Campus Committee The Together Endowment

 

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