A monumental celebration enshrined the accomplishments of visionary West Chester University President Greg Weisenstein last Saturday evening, and the proceeds from it will further enrich the future of Chester County’s prestigious academic institution.
WCU’s 33rd Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala transformed the campus’ Hollinger Field House into the lush Nile valley, the cradle of civilization, where pyramids stood as a testament to great vision and accomplishment.
“The gala is the perfect way to honor President Weisenstein,” said Interim University President Dr. Chris Fiorentino, a 30-year WCU leader. “As we award scholarships to some of WCU’s most promising students, we celebrate WCU’s past and future at what has become a storied Chester County event.”
The gala is considered by many to be “one of Chester County’s premiere black-tie events” and has previously raised $1.2 million for the school’s renewable, merit-based Presidential Scholarship. So far the scholarship program has funded over 130 WCU students.
“The gala enriches our campus and region through investment in our best and brightest Presidential Scholars,” Weisenstein said. “Sandra and I are thrilled to be a part of the gala one more time and to be given such a remarkable send-off from this amazing community.”
More than 450 leaders attended. After dinner, and following a silent auction, gala-goers danced the night away to the sounds of Midnight Hour.
And who was responsible for all that fun? This year’s gala co-chairs were Ed and Stephanie Collison; Ed is a 1993 WCU alumnus and executive vice president and principal of Hobbs and Co. while Stephanie is a business analyst/manager and a shareholder with Ultimate Software.
