With this in depth look at West Chester University's activity and opportunity- you can never justify being bored again!
1. Join a club
A.For all 280 Current Clubs and Organizations:
https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu/ramseyeview/st...
2. Join a team
A.Varsity Sports for Men
1. Baseball
2. Basketball
3. Cross country
4. Football
5. Golf
6. Soccer
7. Swimming & Diving
8. Tennis
9. Track & Field
B. Varsity Sports for Women
1. Basketball
2. Cheerleading
3. Cross country
4. Field hockey
5. Golf
6. Gymnastics
7. Lacrosse
8. Rugby
9. Soccer
10. Softball
11. Swimming & Diving
12. Tennis
13. Track & Field
14. Volleyball
C. Intramural Sports (Men, Women, and Co-Ed Teams)
1. Flag-Football
2. Indoor Volleyball
3. 3-on-3 Basketball
4. Indoor Soccer
5. FIFA Tournament
D. Club Sports
1. Bowling
2. Climbing Team
3. Dance
4. Equestrian
5. Fencing
6. Field Hockey
7. Fishing
8. Judo
9. Schotokan Karate
10. Kronum
11. Men’s Ice Hockey
12. Men’s Lacrosse
13. Men’s Rugby
14. Men’s Soccer
15. Men’s Ultimate Frisbee
16. Men’s Volleyball
17. Men’s Water Polo
18. Outdoor Club
19. Roller Hockey
20. Ski/Snowboarding
21. Slackline
22. Swim Club
23. Women’s Ice Hockey
24. Women’s Lacrosse
25. Women’s Soccer
26. Women’s Ultimate Frisbee
27. Women’s Volleyball
28. Women’s Water Polo
29. Wrestling
3. Join ROTC
A. Offers classes in Military Science, Military History, and Physical Fitness.
B. You can participate for two full years without making any commitment to the Army or otherwise, whatsoever.
C. In the first two years:
1. Basic First-Aid
2. Basic Rifle Marksmanship
3. Land Navigation
4. Rappelling
5. Fundamentals of Leadership
6. Map Orienteering
7. Field Training
8. Drill & Ceremony
9. Tactics
10. And much more…
D. If desired, two final years can be taken for advanced knowledge and skills in order to earn an officer’s commission in the United States Armed Services.
4. Rec Center
A. Walk, Jog or Run on the Indoor Track.
B. Resistance Training (machines and free weights)
C. Shoot Some Hoops on One of the Courts
D. Fitness Groups (currently):
1. GRIT- High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT); will blast fat, burn calories, and keep burning them for hours after- all while improving your athletic abilities.
2. SGT Cross Training- Utilize various types of metabolic training to maximize your results; TRX, Kettlebells, ViPR and more.
3. Yoga
4. BODYPUMP- A weight based group-fitness program.
5. Cycle & Tone
6. Muscles & Mascara- Laid back approach to clean eating and fitness
7. Zumba/ Zumba Burst/ Zumba Express
8. Piyo- Fun, challenging class that fuses Pilates and Yoga; burn calories, tone muscles, work on balance and get a great stretch.
E. Climbing Wall
1. Belay Classes
2. Mile High Challenge
3. Climbing Programs- Bouldering Basics, Climbing Fundamentals, Advanced Climbing Techniques, Lead Climbing, and Private Climbing Lessons.
F. Small Group Training:
A hybrid between group fitness and personal training.
G. “Ram Personal Training”
Have your own personal trainer help you reach your fitness goals.
H. Adapted Sports – Inclusive Recreation
Making physical pursuits available to all students regardless of those who may need physical, emotional, or cognitive support in order to make their recreation experiences safe and successful.
5. OAP – Outdoor Adventure Pursuits
A.Features an “Outdoor Resource Center”
Offers gear rental, local guidebook & maps, leadership development, skill books, skill clinics, guided adventures, team building.
B.Examples from 2016:
1.Backcountry 101 Campout
2.Trip Guide Training
3.Outdoor Climbing
4.Mountain Biking
6. Participate in Sykes after dark
Examples from 2016:
1. BBQ and Dancing
2. Concerts
3. “Student Olympics” games and relays
4. Homecoming Festivities
5. Escape Room
6. Haunted House
7. Improv Group
8. Exotic Animal Show
9. Comedians
10. Spa Night with Aqua Massage
7. See a Performance by the University’s Theatre Troop
A. 2016-2017 Season:
1. “Once Upon a Mattress”
October 14 & 20-22, 7:30 pm; October 15 & 16, 2:00 pm
WCU Performing Arts Center/Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
2. “The Long Christmas Ride Home”
November 16-19, 7:30 pm; November 19 & 20, 2:00 pm
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts/ J. Peter Adler Studio Theatre
3. "Blithe Spirit”
March 2-5, TBD
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts/ MainStage Theatre
4. “The Honorable Maid”
April 20-22, 7:30 pm; April 22 & 23, 2:00 pm
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts/ MainStage Theatre
5. “Serendipity”
April 27-29, 7:30 pm; April 29, 2:00 pm
WCU Performing Arts Center/ Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
8. Watch the Dance Company
A. 2016-2017 Season:
“VEER, To Alter a Direction of Course”; a Dance Concert
November 11 & 12, 7:30 pm; November 12, 2:00 pm
WCU Performing Arts Center/Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
9. Attend a Concert
10. Movie in Sykes Every Weekend
A. Every Friday & Saturday at 7:30/10:30pm + Sunday at 7:30pm
B. Only $2 per ticket!
C. Movies to be shown in the 2016 fall semester:
1. Captain America: Civil War
2. Deadpool
3. Central Intelligence
4. Finding Dory
5. Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates
6. Secret Life of Pets
7. Bad Moms
8. Ghostbusters
9. The Conjuring 2
10. Suicide Squad
11. Sausage Party
12. Star Trek: Beyond
13. Ice Age: Collision Course
14. Storks
11. Random Events Going on All the Time (that you’ll randomly run across)
12. “Floor Events” put on by RAs in the Dorms
Specific Examples [taken from one dorm]:
1. 80s Movies Fest (in the dormitories movie theater)
2. Video Games and Desserts
3. Lawn Games in the Quad
4. Fall Fest
5. “Shred Your Stress” interactive activity
6. Snacks, Pong, and Music
7. Homecoming Brunch
8. Homecoming Parade; meet up and walk over together!
9. Football Game; meet up and head over together!
10. Game Night
11. "Color Yourself Calm” relaxation/destressing event
12. “Channing Tatum Tater Tots”- enjoy tater tots while binging on Channing Tatum movies
13. Ultimate Tailgate Party; in the Quad
14. 90s Night
15. “Bad Art Poptarts”
16. 6th Annual Sleep Out (for the homeless)
17. Blood Drive
18. Pizza and Pong Social
19. Rita’s and a Movie
20. Much, much, MUCH more...
13. Watch Sport Matches/ Meets
A. On the WCUPA Athletics Website > “SPORTS” tab > [select sport] “Schedule” http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com
B. Watch Intramural and or Club events as well!
14. Take an Art Class – Projects!
A. ART105- Art Workshop; exploration of art materials and techniques
B. ART106- Beginning Drawing
C. ART111- Basic Design: experimenting in various media to create 2D projects
D. ART113- Digital Media: using the computer/hand drawings to create print-based projects using vector and image manipulation
E. ART210- Typography: using “type” as the primary element of visual communication
F. ART211- Graphic Design
G. ART216- Beginning Painting
H. ART222- Beginning Sculpture
I. ART223- Basic Photography
J. ART226- Water Color I
K. ART231- Ceramics I: hand and wheel methods of creating clay forms
L. ART241- Printmaking
M. ART245- Architectural Drawing
N. ART351- Art of Papermaking
O. ART400- Advertising Design
P. So many more...
15. Take a Music Class – Practice!
Private Lessons!
1. BAR111- Baritone
2. BAS111- Bass
3. BSN111- Bassoon
4. CLT111- Clarinet
5. FLU111- Flute
6. FRH111- French Horn
7. GTR111- Guitar
8. HAR111- Harpsichord
9. HRP111- Harp
10. OBO111- Oboe
11. ORG111- Organ
12. PER111- Percussion
13. PIA111- Piano
14. SAX111- Saxophone
15. TBA111- Tuba
16. TPT111- Trumpet
17. TRB111- Trombone
18. VCL111- Cello
19. VLA111- Viola
20. VLN111- Violin
21. VOI111- Voice
16. Take a Creative Writing Class – Assignments!
A. Creative Writing Minor!
1. CRW201- Introduction to Creative Writing
2. CRW202/203- Creative Writing
3. CRW301/302- Poetry Workshop
4. CRW303/304- Short Story Workshop
5. CRW305/306- Creative Nonfiction Workshop
6. CRW313- Playwriting Workshop
B. WRITING EMPHASIS COURSES:
1. WRH205- Composing Cyberspace
2. WRH210- Multicultural Writing
3. WRH305- Images of School in Film
4. WRT200- Critical Writing & Research
5. WRT204- Approaches to Pop Culture
6. WRT205- Investigating Experience
7. WRT206- Multidisciplinary Imagination
8. WRT208- Public Sphere
9. WRT220- Special Topics
10. JRN225- Newswriting
11. JRN315- Magazine Article Writing
12. FLM200- Introduction to Film
13. FLM201- American Film
14. FLM202- American Themes
15. CLS261- World Literature II
16. CLS270- Life, Death, and Disease
17. CLS361- Modern World Drama
18. CLS362- World Lit: Modern Fiction
19. CLS369- Literature and Film
20. CLS371- Law and Disorder in Literature.
C. Other Subjects that would probably have courses to interest you in this area
1. WRH – Writing and Rhetoric
2. LIT – Literature
3. JRN – Journalism
4. FLM – Film
5. ENG – English
6. CLS – Comparative Literature Studies
7. CRW – Creative Writing
17. LARC Tutoring/ Writing Center
A.Set up an appointment with the Writing Center to help you fine tune your written assignments
B.Hire a tutor in any subject for free! Meet once a week to discuss any problems you’re having in class.
18. Visit the IMC – Instructional Media Center
A. Located on the first floor of the FHG Library
B. Allowed to “rent” (for free):
1. Print Collections: Textbooks, Curriculum Guides/Syllabi, Jackdaws (facsimile documents relating to historical events), big books (large format).
2. DVD and VHS films: documentaries, feature films, foreign movies, and children’s movies.
3. Kits: teaching materials for classroom use.
4. Poster Sets: study prints on a wide variety of topics.
5. Math Lab: a variety of math manipulatives and other resources for teaching mathematics.
6. Audio Recordings: cassettes and sound recordings (LP discs) are available on various subjects.
7. Equipment: Laptops, Camcorders, Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Tripods, Projectors and Screens, Audio Recorders, Headphones.
8. Services: Ellison/AccuCut dies, Flatbed Scanner, FLASH Print Station.
9. Production Services: Laminating, Color Printing, Comb Binding, Poster Printing.
19. Utilize the Amenities in Your Dorm
A. Allegheny & Brandywine Halls
1. Fitness Center that has various cardio machines
2. Theater & Media Room- can be privately rented out at any time for movie/TV watching, or playing video games!
3. Fully stocked double kitchen to cook or bake anything you want
4. Movies and games available for you to borrow
5. Pool, Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, and Shuffleboard tables
B. Commonwealth Hall
1. Yoga & Fitness Room
2. Outdoor Patio
3. Study Rooms on Each Floor
4. Outdoor Second Story Balcony
5. Fully stocked Kitchen
6. Fitness Center
C. The Village and East Village Apartments
1. Theatre & Media Room
2. Basketball Court
3. Sand Volleyball Court
4. Walking Trail
5. Hammock Oasis
6. Community Garden
7. Fitness Center
8. Clubhouse P.O.D.
20. Open Swim at North and South Campus
A. South Campus: MWF 12:00-1:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm
B.North Campus: M-Sat 1:30-3:00 pm
21. Go for a Run
A. Maps available at the Rec Center to give you ideas of where to go/how many miles it will be
B. Trails on South Campus
C. Indoor Track in the Rec
22. Go for a Hike on South Campus Trails
23. Get a Job
A. On Campus (many opportunities)
B.In Town- restaurants, bars, etc.
C.Nearby shopping centers and grocery stores are welcoming to students too!
24. Personal Time
A.Upkeep
Laundry; Vacuum; Clean the Bathroom; Make Your Bed; Dust; Open an Air Freshener; Take Out the Trash; Organize Your Desk
B.Relax
Read a Book (for fun); Meditate; Play Games with Friends; Watch a Movie Online; Go for a Walk; Wander Around Campus Aimlessly; Start a Conversation with a Stranger (or two); Write a Letter (and mail it); Make Art to Decorate Your Room
C. Pick Up a Hobby
Play a Simple Instrument, like the Ukulele; Whittle; Dance; Train for a Race.
25. Learn a New Language– Practice!
A. Arabic
B. Chinese
C. French
D. German
E. Hebrew
F. Italian
G. Japanese
H. Portuguese
I. Russian
J. Spanish
K. Latin
L. Biblical Hebrew
M. Greek
26. Volunteer
A. Volunteering Opportunities in the 2016 Fall Semester:
1. 11 Nov- WCU “Turkey Trot” 5k staff/crew
2. 24 Nov- Chester County “Turkey Trot” 5k raise money for Cure4Cam (Childhood Cancer)
3. 29 Nov- KenCrest Giving Tuesday
4. 10 Dec- “Good Works, First and Second”; help low-income homeowners care for their house and property
B. The Student Activities Council (SAC) provides many opportunities like “Adopt-A-Block”
C. Calendar for Volunteer Opportunities (gets updated occasionally)
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.slv/calendar.as...
D. Search for a Volunteer Opportunity: http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.slv/forms/direc...
E. For tons of more unique ways to serve, check out: http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.slv/students.as...
27. Go Around and Check ALL the Bulletin Boards to Find Random Events that Pop-Up All the Time!
For the calendar of events scheduled through the school (the bulletin boards cover everything else)ok:
http://www.wcupa.edu/campusCalendar/allEvents.aspx
Happy hunting, and have fun...
And don't forget about homework!
