A flag bearing pink, white and blue was raised on the Wilkes University campus as emotional remarks noted the experiences of those within the transgender community. It was all to honor and bring awareness to International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed annually on March 31. The event was organized by…
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Gina Zanolini Morrison is the second faculty member from Wilkes to participate in a Fulbright experience this year. Gina Zanolini Morrison, professor of global cultures, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to lead a series of workshops and lectures that introduce innovative teaching-learning strategies and curricula that address issues related…
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UPDATED ON APRIL 8: Wilkes University Theatre presents “Chicago,” a dazzling and heart-stirring musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Performances will be held on April 8, 9 and 10 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts,…
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Hosting multiple blood drives means potentially saving the lives of 500 people each year. That’s why Megan Boone Valkenburg has been honored with the Giving Life Hero Award by the American Red Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania. Boone Valkenburg, coordinator for civic engagement at Wilkes University, plans and promotes five blood…
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Wilkes University, in collaboration with King’s College, presents the annual 2022 Women’s and Gender Studies Conference on April 4 via Zoom and on April 5 on the Wilkes campus. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, associate professor of religion and associate director of the Humanities Center at…
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The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will feature a new exhibition of artist Dan Talley’s work “STATE: Obvious/Not So,” from April 5 to May 29. The exhibition includes Talley’s photography, videos, drawings and installations that incorporate audio and photographic projections which have been exhibited at various galleries, museums and…
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Both Wilkes and visiting students can use the summer to earn minors in business administration or sports management. Summer session at Wilkes University offers academic excellence at an affordable price. Undergraduate students from any college or university are eligible to register for classes and take advantage of the personal attention…
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This marks the first in-person celebration since 2019 of the Wilkes event that directly benefits first-generation college students. Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2022 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 4. Now in its eighth year, the gala will be held at…
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Sometimes homework assignments can lead to really sweet opportunities. Just ask Jesus Rios, junior Business Management student at the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. “My professor, Karen Alessi, required our whole personal and professional development class to attend last year’s virtual Career and Internship Fair,” said Rios, ”and that’s…
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Debbie Scheibler, a graduate of the Wilkes University Doctor of Education program, has been recognized with the Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. The awards highlight the service and accomplishments of professionals who have worked to strengthen the association and campus housing…