SUNY WCC To Rename Student Center in Honor of David Swope

October 2, 2023
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by SUNY WCC
What:

SUNY Westchester Community College will be renaming its Student Center to The David Swope Student Center. Mr. Swope was a dedicated, tireless and generous supporter of WCC and its students, serving as a member, President and Chairman of the WCC Foundation Board, as well as Chair of the WCC Board of Trustees.

Who:

  • Hon. George Latimer, Westchester County Executive
  • Dr. Leroy Mitchell, Chair SUNY WCC Board of Trustees
  • Joanne Landau, Immediate past Chair, WCC Foundation
  • Dorothea Swope

Why:

Mr. Swope’s belief in the transformational power of scholarships, both financially and emotionally, has helped countless students succeed when they thought they could not.

When:

Monday, October 2
5:00 – Dedication

Where:

SUNY Westchester Community College, David Swope Student Center, Front Entrance

Media contact:

Mark Stollar
Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications [email protected]
914-606-6638

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.