News & Events

On April 9th, from 9am - 1pm, join Widener's Center for Continuing Studies for the 6th annual "Day of Giving Back." Faculty, staff, and students are invited to lend a helping hand by mulching, landscaping, painting, and beautifying Elwyn's main campus.

The Upsilon Pi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a diaper drive to benefit Cityteam's Mother-Baby program.  

The Poverty Simulation has been cancelled. However, it will be offered again in the Fall '16 semester. The Poverty Simulation will be held on Thursday, February 25 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Lathem Hall. Please note: in order to participate you must attend the entire event.

Making Chester Together! Chester is more than its myths and stereotypes. Learn more about its diverse narratives through great events like the Volunteer Fair or Crossing Bridges. Support local food and businesses in the Taste of Chester, and celebrate our Chester pride.

Join us on January 18th from 9am - 1pm at the Salvation Army on 151 W. 15th Street in Chester for the MLK Day of Service event. The day will include service projects, arts and crafts activities, live music, a presentation on MLK, a health & community resource fair, and light food & refreshments.

The Office for Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives is sponsoring a personal supply drive for homeless veterans for our 2016 MLK Day of Service Project from January 4th thru January 14th.

Be an angel to a child in Chester this holiday season!

The Poverty Simulation will be held on Monday, November 2 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Lathem Hall. Participants must RSVP by completing this online reservation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBG7H65

The Office of Civic Engagement is accepting applications for the PSC/Bonner Program, starting in Spring 2016. Applicants must currently be freshmen, sophomore, or juniors for the academic year 2015-2016 to apply.

Transportation requests to service sites in Chester can now be made by completing a Student Transportation Request form.