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Lyn Godley Illuminates Her Creative Process in Sordoni Art Gallery Lecture

by Sarah Bedford July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Lyn Godley is obsessed with light. That obsession has been what has driven her career…
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High School Juniors, Seniors Can “Discover Pharmacy” at Wilkes University During Two-Day Camp, August 13-14

by Sarah Bedford July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will provide high school juniors and seniors with a…
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Class of 2023 Finds Adventure at Wilkes University: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Orientation

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

As the second orientation session for first-year students draws near, the newest class of Colonels…
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Orientation Team: Senior Caitlin Klinger Emphasizes Importance of Community as Civic Engagement Coordinator

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

Whether it’s helping out jungle cats in need in North Carolina or right here on…
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Honoring Women in Engineering at Wilkes University

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated on June 23. This global awareness campaign, coordinated…
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Orientation Team: Senior Abdul Almeky Guides First-Year Students As E-Mentor Coordinator

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Wilkes University senior Abdul Almeky guides first-year students as they begin their Wilkes journey as…
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Wilkes President Patrick F. Leahy Honored By  Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy was honored with the President’s Achievement Award by the…
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Wilkes University Department of Public Safety Hosts Active Attack Response Training For Area Law Enforcement

by Vicki Mayk June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The Wilkes University Department of Public Safety in partnership with the Wyoming Police Department hosted…
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Wilkes Honors Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins  As 2018 Business Partner of the Year

by Vicki Mayk June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Wilkes University honored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as its 2018 Business Partner of the Year. The award…
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Wilkes University Dedicates Veterans Memorial Court

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019June 7, 2019

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019

The dedication was held on June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Wilkes University dedicated…

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6 days ago by WilkesU “Why wouldn’t I give my time to help my community if I can?” What a world this would be if everyone adopted @wilkessmc major @caitlinklinger ‘s community service philosophy! Read all about her experience as civic engagement coordinator and her work with the first-year student orientation this weekend on the front page of news.wilkes.edu. Thanks for all you do, Caitlin! #wilkesu #colonelpride #communityservice #givingback
2 weeks ago by WilkesU What a beautiful Orientation 2019 weekend it has been. Today our incoming first-year students spent the day volunteering at over 20 organizations all over the region including @americanredcross , Ruth’s Place, @wvca_kids , and the @wilkes_barrefamilyymca ! Great job, Colonels!
2 days ago by WilkesU What an amazing #WilkesOrientation weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it happen - and thanks to our new first-year students! #WelcometoWilkes !
3 weeks ago by WilkesU What’s there to get excited about at First-Year Orientation this weekend? Let our students tell you - in the story ☝️wilkes.edu/orientation #colonelpride #welcometowilkes
3 weeks ago by WilkesU The #wilkesu Summer Reading and Arts Academies are in full swing - @wilkessoe student teachers are hosting over 70 students in grades pre-k to 7, teaching literature and the arts with the theme “Around the World.” Get an inside peek into the classrooms and hear from education professor Dr. Diane Polachek on why summer learning is important #inthestory ☝️ #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #wilkesu
1 week ago by WilkesU @wilkeswomenslax ・・・ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. . Monday morning feels; can’t wait to have everyone back on campus in August. #WilkesLax
5 days ago by WilkesU Who’s gonna have a blast at Summer Orientation Weekend #2 ? THIS GUY! Along with all of our incoming first-year students. Read five things you didn’t know about orientation on the cover of news.wilkes.edu! #orientation #colonelpride #jdubs #welcometowilkes
1 week ago by WilkesU Imagine a place that offers all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college, open to all who show potential. #ImagineWilkes #gatewaytothefuture #colonelpride Visit us on Friday, July 19! wilkes.edu/openhouse
1 week ago by WilkesU Senior #neuroscience and #biology major Abdul Almeky loves being an e-mentor student coordinator, helping first-year students get acquainted with #WilkesU during summer orientation. Read his story on the cover of news.wilkes.edu.
3 weeks ago by WilkesU In honor of #internationalwomeninengineeringday we’re celebrating three of our #engineering rock stars - Dr. Carole Baddour, mechanical engineering, and Dr. Marleen Troy and Dr. Holly Frederick of @wilkeseees - read more about them on the front page of news.wilkes.edu #womeninengineering #Wilkesu