Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

Name: Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony
Start: 2026-03-27T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-27T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Private Location (register to display)

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Social First Generation Honor Society Tri-Alpha

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

6:30 PM – 8 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Private Location (register to display)

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Options	Sales Start	Sales End	Availability	Price
Option Guest/Student RSVP (Attending Virtually)	Sales Start Mar 4, 2026 at 1 AM	Sales End Mar 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM	Availability Unlimited	Price FREE
Option Inductee & Guest RSVP (Attending In-Person)	Sales Start Mar 4, 2026 at 1 AM	Sales End Mar 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM	Availability 172 Spots Left	Price FREE

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flyer that includes information about induction ceremony. Flyer for Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

Annual induction ceremony for Alpha Alpha Alpha, the Honor Society for first-generation college students.

Food Provided (Appetizers, desserts and beverages including vegetarian and gluten-free options.)

Speakers

Dr. Laurie Bernotsky

President of West Chester University

Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who leads the largest R2 institution within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Prior to being named president, Dr. Bernotsky held the position of interim president of Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) as a loaned executive from West Chester University. Known for being a transformative leader in higher education, Dr. Bernotsky is prepared to help West Chester University chart its path toward the next 150 years.

Yessica Gutierrez

Assistant Director of the Twardowski Career Development Center

Yessica has been a champion for first-generation students. She was monumental in implementing and completing our Internship Prep Program for first-generation students of color on campus, as well as securing grants for the West Chester's First Committee, serving as a tri-chair, and much more.

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Co-hosted with: West Chester's First