,
the students of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, proclaim April
15, 2009 to be the 13th Annual "Banana Day".
The purpose of this day is to:
Fun, because it is our 13th WCU Banana Day a non-traditional
approach that will bring smiles to members of the West Chester
Community.
Unity/Diversity, because different organizations and
individuals from West Chester University will come together to carry out
this day. Putting "unity" to the "community", and
allowing the diversity that exists amongst the participant members
(students, faculty and staff of the West Chester University Community to
come out).
Involvement, because every person on-campus will be affected
by Banana Day, whether by word of mouth, receiving a Banana, or enjoying
the entertainment provided by students and community members.
Wellness/Health Awareness, because Bananas are an excellent
source of potassium.- which is good for your body!
The "Banana Day Committee of West Chester University"
strongly urges and encourages all members of the West Chester Community
to actively participate in this healthy event.
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Message from WCU President Dr. Adler (April 2004)
The Banana Day Proclamation
Whereas bananas
are fat free,
Whereas
Americans annually consume 33 pounds a piece,
Whereas bananas
have been cultivated since the dawn of history,
Whereas a
certain Friar Tomas brought bananas to the New World in 1516,
Whereas bananas
were officially introduced to the U.S. at Philadelphia’s 1876
Centennial Exhibition,
Whereas 500
varieties of banana are edible,
Whereas bananas
do not grow on trees—but on giant herbs,
Whereas bananas
are known as "the fruit of the wise" . . .
I, Madeleine
Wing Adler, President of West Chester University,
do hereby
proclaim:
Wednesday, April
21, 2004, shall remain in the annals of history as
West Chester
University Banana Day—
signifying good
health, good friends, civility, and doing our part!
And so: Behold
the Banana!
We hear the
a-peeling cries:
From Savannah to
Indiana
One a day makes
us healthy and wise!
Now wave your
bandanas
And sound the
pian-ahs,
At West Chester
U.,
Let’s all go bananas!
Madeleine Wing Adler
President
Message from President Adler( April 2001):
As we mark the fifth year in the short but noble history of West Chester
University's Banana Day, let us remember to make every day an occasion
for unity, involvement, and good health. Now hear me, everyone: Go
bananas!
Office of the President
