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Mentoring Matters At Wilkes University

by Vicki Mayk January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

January is Mentoring Month and this News@Wilkes story highlights the strong mentoring culture and the…
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Being A Pharmacy Student At Wilkes University

by Vicki Mayk January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Matt Dacey, a resident of Mountain Top, Pa., had two goals when he came to…
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Wilkes University Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 23

by Vicki Mayk January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020

Wilkes University will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Thurs., Jan. 23 with an…
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Wilkes University Awarded $30,000 It’s On Us Grant

by Vicki Mayk January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Wilkes University has been awarded a $30,000 “It’s On Us” grant from the Commonwealth of…
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Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series Brings Distinguished Authors to Wilkes University

by Vicki Mayk January 16, 2020

January 16, 2020

Series Kicks Off Feb.12 With Alice Sola Kim The Wilkes University English Department’s Allan Hamilton…
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Wilkes University Junior DeAndre DePass Leads as Programming Board President

by Vicki Mayk January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Wilkes University junior DeAndre DePass has earned an unofficial title on campus. “They call me…
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Wilkes University Professor of Geology Offers Perspective on New Zealand Volcanic Eruption

by Vicki Mayk January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020

Wilkes University’s Sid Halsor, a professor of geology at Wilkes University with expertise in rock-forming…
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Wilkes University Students Receive Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship

by Vicki Mayk January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Four Wilkes University students in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership received a scholarship…
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Wilkes University Holds Winter Commencement Ceremony On January 19

by Vicki Mayk January 7, 2020

January 7, 2020

Wilkes University will award 300 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees when it holds its winter…
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The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Presents  Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints Jan. 28 to March 15

by Vicki Mayk January 2, 2020

January 2, 2020

The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints from Jan. 28 to March…

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4 days ago by WilkesU Meet the President of the Honors Program Student Committee (Spring 20-Fall 20) . . Olivia Raymond @olivia .raymond Biology Major (Pre-Med) Chemistry and Spanish Minors . . . ”I am from a small town called Milton located in Pennsylvania. Both of my parents are from Montreal, Canada making french my first language. I have been doing research with the Biology dept. since freshman year with Dr. Terzaghi and have recently also started doing research with Dr. Fortunado. I am a Nursing Assistant at Geisinger’s Intensive Care Unit and volunteer at the Surgical Center where I am able to make a positive…
6 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : Yesterday, at our Annual Winter Commencement, on this weekend when we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we were reminded of the challenge he issued. Dr. King said that life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “what are we doing for others?” May that question guide us each and every day.
2 weeks ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : United States Secretary of Labor, Eugene Scalia, gave a “big shoutout” to Wilkes yesterday while visiting Pulverman Manufacturing in Dallas, PA. “We have heard positive things about Pulverman and the company’s partnership with Wilkes University. Manufacturing is an important part of growing our economy.” Thank you Secretary Scalia and thank you Randy and Robin Mark for your support of the Mark Engineering Center at Wilkes. www.timesleader.com/news/769164/labor-secretary-scalia-meets-with-luzerne-county-business-leaders/amp
1 week ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 : Today, Wilkes University awarded more than 300 degrees at our Winter Commencement. Graduates traveled to campus this weekend from 18 states, Grand Cayman and British Columbia. Many thanks to Dean Paul Riggs for delivering our commencement address. Kristin Donati(MBA) brought greetings on behalf of the graduates. Dr. Don Mencer brought greetings from the Faculty. Congratulations to the newest members of the Class of 2020!
3 days ago by WilkesU From Interim President @paul_s_adams77 : “A Call For National Unity” was the theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr program held today. Dr. Leon John, Jr provided our keynote address. Through word, song and dance we were inspired to carry on the work of Dr. King. Many thanks to the Center for Global Education and Diversity for sponsoring today’s program.
3 days ago by WilkesU January is #NationalMentoringMonth , and we’re sharing a few great examples of the amazing mentoring relationships here at Wilkes on the cover of news.wilkes.edu. Who is/was your mentor at #WilkesUniversity ? Give them a shout-out in the comments!! #familyofcolonels
1 week ago by WilkesU Great advice from @wilkesuinterns - During your snowy, 3 day weekend, take some time to update your resumes and apply for internships on Handshake or students.linkedin.com ☃️
5 days ago by WilkesU Happy National Squirrel Day! Rewind to last year when Michael Steele, professor of biology, was featured in @novawonders in an article entitled, “Six Stupendous Reasons to Appreciate the Heck Out of Squirrels.” The article discussed the tactics squirrels use to protect their supplies, communication patterns and mastery in the art of deception.
1 day ago by WilkesU From @paul_s_adams77 - OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE COLONELS: In spite of the rain across the mid-Atlantic region today, we had a great turnout of high school seniors and juniors to learn about the return on investment that comes from a Wilkes education! Welcome to Wilkes!
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Meet Wilkes @jayssidhuschool junior @deandredepass , #marketing and #management major, e-mentor, programming board president, and known as the unofficial mayor of Wilkes, well, because he’s EVERYWHERE! Read all about him on the cover of news.wilkes.edu #beColonel #familyofcolonels #WilkesUniversity