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 …
Events
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Wilkes University to Honor Ruth Boorom Melberger and Clifford K. Melberger at Founders Gala 2022
by Web ServicesThis 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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Wilkes University Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas Remembered During Concert on May 1
by Web ServicesA memorial concert honoring one of Wilkes University’s beloved music professors will be held this spring. Musical remembrances for professor emeritus, Steven Thomas, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The public is invited to attend and …
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Morgan Rich ’24 scored her dream internship at Disney through the Disney College Program.
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Wilkes political science and history professors held an open forum to discuss and answer questions about the Russia/Ukraine conflict.
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Professors in history, international relations and political science outline what this means for Ukraine. What is Putin’s motive? What role does social media play? Will this lead to another world war? Why now? Are sanctions meaningful? These are just some of the questions on the minds of Wilkes University students …
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Due to high demand, Wilkes University spring lectures featuring Jon Meacham and Margaret Atwood have been relocated to venues on and around campus. Both lectures occur in April and are free and open to the public. Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities on Sunday, April 24: Presidential Historian and …
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Wilkes University Theatre Presents Stage Performances During Winter Festival, Feb. 23 to 27
by Web ServicesAudiences can enjoy a week of performances during Wilkes University’s Theatre Winter Festival. This is the first year for the festival and includes performances of three plays: Silent Sky by Linda Gunderson, Laundry and Bourbon by James McClure and Mother’s Day by Donald Steele. The performances will take place from …
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Wilkes University Hosts the Music Collective “Autophysiopsychic Millennium” on Feb. 23 in Recognition of Black History Month
by Web ServicesThe group is led by Hazleton native, Adam Zanolini, and will later perform at Carnegie Hall for the city-wide AfroFuturism festival. Members of the Chicago- and Detroit-based collective, Autophysiopsychic Millennium, will offer a workshop on the work of multi-instrumentalist and composer Yusef Lateef. The event will be held from 4 to …
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Wilkes University Maslow Graduate Creative Writing Program Hosts Community Writing Workshops
by Web ServicesOne workshop encourages health care professionals to write pandemic stories using the tools of narrative medicine. The Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing will host a variety of writing workshops in February, March and April. Workshops are open to adults of all ages and experience levels – …