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Class of 2023 Finds Adventure at Wilkes University: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Orientation

by Sarah Bedford July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

As the second orientation session for first-year students draws near, the newest class of Colonels…

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Orientation Team: Senior Abdul Almeky Guides First-Year Students As E-Mentor Coordinator

by Vicki Mayk June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Wilkes University senior Abdul Almeky guides first-year students as they begin their Wilkes journey as…

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Meet the Director of International Admissions: Abby Love

by Samantha Stanich June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

What do you do as the director of international admissions? As the international admissions counselor…

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Wilkes Students Meet with Human Rights Activist Bryan Stevenson To Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

by Vicki Mayk April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

Bryan Stevenson, attorney, human rights activist and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, remembers a church…

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Accepted Students Day

by Vicki Mayk March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Wilkes University’s campus will be the hub for future Colonels during Accepted Students Day this…

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Behind-The-Scenes Look of The Karambelas Media and Communication Center

by Sarah Bedford March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

The Karambelas Media and Communication Center is home of the student-run organizations, The Beacon, WCLH…

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Meet the Farley Library Staff: Lawrence Kopenis

by Sarah Bedford February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Lawrence Kopenis Circulation Supervisor E.S. Farley Library 1. What do you do as the Farley…

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Behind the Scenes: Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Hosts Dave Eggers, Feb. 28

by Sarah Bedford February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

Dave Eggers, best-selling author and founder of McSweeney’s, will be the featured writer opening the…

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Meet the Farley Library Staff: Joan Ford ‘75

by Sarah Bedford February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

Joan Ford ‘75 Library Technician, Library Acquisitions E.S. Farley Library 1. What do you do…

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Meet the Farley Library Staff: Mary Watkins

by Sarah Bedford February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Mary Watkins Interlibrary Loan Technician E.S. Farley Library 1. What do you do as the…

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15 hours ago by WilkesU This week in honor of #nationalinternday we celebrate @wilkesuinterns students who are gaining valuable work experience with organizations all over the world. Meet @mark_mullins7 , senior @jayssidhuschool #finance major who is interning this summer with Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, N.Y. Mark shares what he’s learned so far and why it’s so important. • • • #wilkesu #internships #whatididonmysummervacation #hardworkpaysoff #imaginewilkes #gatewaytothefuture #yourehired
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Senior #neuroscience and #biology major Abdul Almeky loves being an e-mentor student coordinator, helping first-year students get acquainted with #WilkesU during summer orientation. Read his story on the cover of news.wilkes.edu.
6 days ago by WilkesU In this week’s edition of the #ColonelJournal , @lyssa_dubose takes you to the @sordonigallery where it’s #LIT ! Go see this cool exhibit until Aug. 4 #artandscience #industrialdesign #ledlights @lyngodley
5 days ago by WilkesU #WilkesU professors are there for you - every step of the way. Like @wilkespharm associate professor Kimberly Ference and third-year pharmacy student Zara Mirza. Read Zara’s story on the home page of Wilkes.edu. #ImagineWilkes #mentorship #pharmacy #pharmily #visitwilkes
2 weeks ago by WilkesU “Why wouldn’t I give my time to help my community if I can?” What a world this would be if everyone adopted @wilkessmc major @caitlinklinger ‘s community service philosophy! Read all about her experience as civic engagement coordinator and her work with the first-year student orientation this weekend on the front page of news.wilkes.edu. Thanks for all you do, Caitlin! #wilkesu #colonelpride #communityservice #givingback
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Imagine a place that offers all of the educational opportunities of a large university in the mentoring culture of a small college, open to all who show potential. #ImagineWilkes #gatewaytothefuture #colonelpride Visit us on Friday, July 19! wilkes.edu/openhouse
3 weeks ago by WilkesU What a beautiful Orientation 2019 weekend it has been. Today our incoming first-year students spent the day volunteering at over 20 organizations all over the region including @americanredcross , Ruth’s Place, @wvca_kids , and the @wilkes_barrefamilyymca ! Great job, Colonels!
1 week ago by WilkesU What an amazing #WilkesOrientation weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it happen - and thanks to our new first-year students! #WelcometoWilkes !
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Who’s gonna have a blast at Summer Orientation Weekend #2 ? THIS GUY! Along with all of our incoming first-year students. Read five things you didn’t know about orientation on the cover of news.wilkes.edu! #orientation #colonelpride #jdubs #welcometowilkes
2 weeks ago by WilkesU @wilkeswomenslax ・・・ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. . Monday morning feels; can’t wait to have everyone back on campus in August. #WilkesLax