WCU’s University Libraries Special Collections will celebrate the acquisition of the papers of Dr. Andrew Dinniman, former WCU Faculty Member, Chester County Commissioner, and Pennsylvania State Senator, on Oct. 7, from 3-4:30 PM, at WCU’s Francis Harvey Green Library (Room 613), located at 25 West Rosedale Avenue in West Chester.
To highlight former Senator Dinniman’s impactful and long-lasting work in the community, University Libraries Special Collections will feature a special panel discussion about the issues of food insecurity and homelessness, which Senator Dinniman devoted much time to during his career. The discussion will center on the successful model of leveraging partnerships to address important societal issues. The event, which is made possible by a generous gift from the Hankin Group, is open to the public free of charge.
Moderated by Special Collections Librarian Ron McColl, the panel will explore past hunger and homelessness initiatives, as well as the work being done currently. The following panelists will be featured:
- Dr. Andrew Dinniman, Former State Senator, Former County Commissioner, and WCU Professor Emeritus.
- Nick Imbesi, Director of Community Relations, Chester County Food Bank.
- Dr. Tori Nuccio, Deputy Director, Financial Aid, West Chester University.
- Dr. Rita Patel Eng, Senior Director, Center for Community Engagement & Social Impact (CCESI), West Chester University
The discussion will be followed by a reception to provide an opportunity to meet and learn from others working on similar issues, while affording a space to plan for future collaboration. Among those working on the Dr. Andrew Dinniman Archive Collection are West Chester University students Lilli Benson, Richie Bruce, and Alex Friedberg.
Learn more at WCU. Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, the University is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the campus in Philadelphia, and online. Six colleges and two schools comprise the University: University College, Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the Wells School of Music, and the Graduate School.
