Undergraduate Admissions
           West Chester University

Emil H. Messikomer Hall 
100 W. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3411
Fax: 610-436-2907
ugadmiss@wcupa.edu

University Ambassadors

Mykal Zangwill, President

Mykal Zangwill, President

Mykal is a fourth year Health and Physical Education major with a minor in Health Sciences. He grew up in the Poconos and graduated from Pocono Mountain West High School in 2006. On campus, Mykal is the President of University Ambassadors and Phi Epsilon Kappa. When Mykal isn’t busy with his organizations, he loves to attend WCU sporting events, attend a free show or performance on campus, or spend some quality time with his roommates. His favorite place on campus is the Sykes Student Union because you can get something to eat, get some school work done, get in a quick workout in the gym, or buy some new West Chester gear from the bookstore.

Katie McCool, Vice-President

Katie McCool, Vice-President

Katie McCool is a junior Elementary Education major with a minor in music. She grew up in Erdenheim, PA and attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Along with being a Student Ambassador, Katie is the Executive Director of the Residence Hall Association and is a member of the senate for the Student Government Association. Katie absolutely loves West Chester University and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else! She loves the beautiful campus and the perfect size that allows her to have personal connections with teachers and students. Her favorite place on campus is the Sykes Student Union because it is always buzzing with students and activities.

Dan Berardi, Treasurer

Dan Berardi, Treasurer

Dan is a fourth year Marketing major with a minor in Business Geographics. He spent his childhood in southwest Virginia and Newark, Delaware before moving to Maryland in 1999. Dan graduated from C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland in 2006. Aside from University Ambassadors, he is involved with out of state recruitment for West Chester University. Dan’s favorite location on campus is the F.H.G. Library so he can focus on completing his work in the afternoon so he can watch his sports teams in the evening.

Devon Bennett, Secretary

Devon Bennett, Secretary

Devon is a sophomore pre-physical therapy and athletic training major at WCU. He is from Hanover, PA and graduated from South Western High School. Besides University Ambassadors Devon is involved in all of intramural sports here on campus. Devon likes giving tours around campus because he can share his great times at West Chester with what he hopes will be future students.

Natasha Blymier, Events Coordinator

Natasha Blymier, Events Coordinator

Natasha Blymier is third year account major, who is from Lancaster, PA. I am a campus leader and the vice president of the women’s club soccer. I love West Chester University for all its activities and opportunities it has to offer everyone. My favorite place on campus is Lawrence by Einstein’s Bagels, you not only can grab brain food, and it’s a great place for me to study and meet friends.

Jen Tanz, Team Leader

Jen Tanz, Team Leader

Jen is a third year English Education Major from Havertown, Pennsylvania and cannot get enough of West Chester University! Aside from giving tours on campus, I am an Orientation Leader, the Publicity Chair for the English Club, and an avid member of the service organization Circle K! One of my favorite spots on campus is Starbucks, because it is a great place to hang out, meet for study groups, and enjoy a delicious iced chai latte!

Lauren Perkins, Team Leader

Lauren Perkins, Team Leader

Lauren Perkins will graduate from West Chester University in the Spring of 2011 with a BS in Elementary Education. She is originally from Norristown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in 2007. When she is not giving tours, Lauren enjoys spending her time serving her school as the Senator for the College of Education and participating in the multitude of activities that West Chester University and the town have to offer! You will most likely find her outside of Killinger hanging out and playing sports with her friends.

Rachel Bingaman, Team Leader

Rachel Bingaman, Team Leader

Rachel is a sophomore music education major at WCU. She hails from Selinsgrove, PA but loves it in West Chester. Besides being a University Ambassador, she is also involved in MENC, the vice president of the Lutheran Student Association and a sister of Sigma Alpha Iota. She thoroughly enjoys attending West Chester University and feels it is the perfect size- small enough to provide a real sense of community but big enough that there is always something to do.

LJ Harrell, Team Leader

LJ Harrell, Team Leader

LJ Harrell is a senior marketing major at West Chester University. Besides giving campus tours, he is the sports editor of the student newspaper The Quad. He is also the sports director for the student radio station 91.7 WCUR. He broadcasts various West Chester sports including, but not limited to, WCU Football and WCU Basketball. His favorite place to hang out on campus is Farrell Stadium (home of the football team) or Hollinger Field House (home of the basketball teams).