University Libraries Special Collections to Celebrate the Papers of Former State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman
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 October 7, from 3-4:30 p.m., 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:
- Andrew Dinniman, Former State Senator, Former County Commissioner, and WCU Professor Emeritus
- Nick Imbesi, Director of Community Relations, Chester County Food Bank
- Tori Nuccio, Deputy Director, Financial Aid, West Chester University
- 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.