Wilkes University will hold Earth and Environmental Science Day for high school students on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program gives teachers and students in grades nine through 12 the opportunity to join faculty experts for hands-on, interactive lab activities and presentations on topics including …
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Wilkes University will go pink this October to support breast cancer awareness month. Across the University, student groups and athletic teams will host a variety of events. Events include: Tues., Oct. 1: Clips for Cancer, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fenner Quadrangle. The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) student chapter …
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Wilkes University invites students in grades 4 through 8 to explore the fields of biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental engineering and earth and environmental sciences during STEM Discovery Day. The free event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lawrence and Sally …
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White House Photographer Pete Souza Delivers Lecture On Oct. 15 at Wilkes University
by Web ServicesThe lecture will prelude his exhibition “Two Presidents, One Photographer” from Oct. 22 to Dec. 8 at the Sordoni Art Gallery The work of legendary White House photographer Pete Souza will be featured when the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents Two Presidents, One Photographer. As a prelude to …
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The highlight of the weekend is the dedication of Bruggeworth Field at the Ralston Athletic Complex on Oct. 5 Wilkes University will welcome alumni back to campus for the 2019 Homecoming weekend. The event, held Oct. 4 to 6, celebrates old friends, new memories and exciting campus improvements. The weekend will …
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Wilkes University Students Receive Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators (PADE) Scholarships
by Web ServicesTwo Wilkes University students were awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators (PADE) Scholarships. PADE is a statewide professional, non-profit, educational organization addressing the needs and interests of developmental educators from every type of postsecondary institution in the state. The Wilkes students to receive the scholarship are Megan Oakley of …
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Marco Kaye of Maplewood, N.J., Wins 2019 James Jones First Novel Fellowship Competition
by Web ServicesThe 28th Annual James Jones First Novel Fellowship awarded first place and $10,000 to Marco Kaye of Maplewood, N.J., for his novel titled Levon. The competition is co-sponsored by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University and the James Jones Literary Society. The first runner-up was …
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Wilkes University Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt, A Parable. The performances will take place on Sept. 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Sept. 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes’ Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the …
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Wilkes University College of Science and Engineering Awarded Nearly $500,000 from National Science Foundation
by Web ServicesWilkes will use the funds to acquire high-performance computer software that supports student-faculty research with the most advanced technology available. Wilkes University has received a Major Research Instrumentation award from the National Science Foundation. Totaling over $486,000, the award will help Wilkes acquire a high-performance computer cluster, a state-of-the-art tool …
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Dr. Francis J. Michelini -1925 to 2019- Michelini was the second President of Wilkes College from 1970 to 1975 View Dr. Michelini’s obituaryMake a memorial donation “We’re all in this boat together.” – Dr. Francis J. Michelini Wilkes University mourns the passing of Dr. Francis J. Michelini, who served as …