Events

Wilkes University will observe Constitution Day on Tues., Sept. 17 with a lecture exploring how the American Revolution shaped the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. John Hepp, professor at history at Wilkes, will speak on the topic at 11 a.m. in room 107 of Breiseth Hall, 137-159 S. Franklin …

Wilkes University will hold its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Henry Gymnasium of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. More than 400 graduates will receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the event. Helen Davis, associate professor of English at Wilkes University, …

A drumroll please, for the new spirit mark. Wilkes University students, faculty and staff gathered outside of Weckesser Hall on Aug. 29, rallying with the Colonel athletic teams as the new spirit mark was unveiled from the balcony. The mark is a new logo to be used by athletics and …

The resident assistants lined the pathway of Waller North and South, clapping and cheering for the newest class of Colonels. This was just one of many residence halls where students were moving in. Welcome Weekend at Wilkes University kicked-off at 8 a.m. with move-in day for first-year students across campus. …

Wilkes University welcomes students to campus for its 87th academic year during Welcome Weekend from Aug. 23 to 25. The weekend of events is a prelude to the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 26. Welcome Weekend Move-in day and First-Year Foundations Convocation for first-year and transfer students will be …

Photography celebrating the Rust Belt region is the focus of Rust Belt Biennial at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University from Aug. 27 to Oct. 6. The land, people and history of the Rust Belt inspired Niko J. Kallianiotis, contributing photographer for The New York Times and photography instructor …

Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is providing high school juniors and seniors with a prescription for a successful career during the Discover Pharmacy Day Camp. The two-day camp began Aug. 13 concludes Aug.14. High school students have completed hands-on activities with current pharmacy students, faculty, deans and working pharmacists …

Teachers become students during the residency for Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program happening from Aug 6 to 9.  The low-residency program prepares educators for advancement in a teaching, administrative or leadership roles. A combination of theory and research provides the framework for scholarship, innovation and strategic organizational transformation. …

The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University is hosting non-credit creative writing community workshops beginning in September. All workshops are open to adults and will be held on the Wilkes campus or online. A highlight of the fall workshops will be a master class on screenwriting. …

Girls entering seventh or eighth grade from area middle schools are experiencing the many areas of science through captivating hands-on laboratories this summer at Wilkes University’s Women Empowered by Science Summer Camp. The program began July 21 and runs through July 27. The camp encourages girls to take interest in …