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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Wilkes University Doctor of Education Grad Awarded Dissertation of the Year from the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International
by Web ServicesDebbie 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 …
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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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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 awarded 277 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates. Among those receiving their degrees are the University’s first graduates from the elementary and early childhood education degree-completion program. The online program caters to working adults who cannot earn their bachelor’s degree in a traditional, face-to-face format. It …
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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 – …
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Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester.
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Wilkes University English Department Hosts Guest Artists for the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series
by Web ServicesThe Wilkes University English Department will host the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Series featuring Richard Boada, Jason Schneiderman and Margaret Atwood. Throughout the spring 2022 semester, the guest artists will visit campus to read from their work and discuss the creative process. RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, FEB. 8: The …
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Students from SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University spread holiday cheer to residents of area nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. The SHINE students from Maple Manor Elementary Center in Hazleton created hand-written holiday cards for the residents at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp., Pa., and The Meadows, …
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Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Students Place Second Nationally in ASHP Clinical Skills Competition
by Web ServicesA team of two Nesbitt School of Pharmacy students won second place in the National Pharmacists Clinical Skills Competition hosted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. (ASHP) on Dec. 5 and 6, 2021. Allison Middernacht of Milton, Pa., and Jonathan Little of Watsontown, Pa., both fourth professional year …