Student Life

American Premier of Wind Ensemble Version of Eugene Magalif’s Concerto for Flute Will Be Featured The Wilkes University Flute Ensemble presents the concert “Creature Feature.” The performance is April 27 at 8 p.m. on the main stage of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts at Wilkes University. …

Wilkes University junior Sean Connelly never imagined he would study abroad. That changed after a meeting with members of the honors program cohort. “I had no plans of studying abroad ever,” Connelly explains. “Then Dr. (Jeffrey) Stratford (associate professor of biology) met with the honors students and told us about …

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Veronica Romanelli Major: English with a concentration in literature and a minor in secondary education. Hometown: Wilkes-Barre, Pa. On-Campus Activities: Staff writer for Inkwell Quarterly, the English department’s newsletter Favorite class: “I would say …

In its new series, News@Wilkes is highlighting the journeys of first-year students. Meet Phil Erickson Major:  Finance Hometown: Eau Claire, Wisc. Activities: Forward on the Men’s Ice Hockey Favorite class: “The Historical Foundations of the Modern Worldwith Mr. Thomas J. Thomas (dean of University College). Why did you choose Wilkes? …

The Wilkes University Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Department received a software donation from Petroleum Experts, Inc. (PETEX). The donation includes 10 educational user licenses of its MOVE suite, which PETEX values at $2.18 million. With the software donation, students will get first-hand experience in analyzing and modeling three dimensional …

The exhibition features the transition of imagery from 250 years of Japanese woodcut. The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University presents Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection from April 2 through May 18. The exhibition is curated by Andrew Saluti, assistant professor and program …

Wilkes University junior Brianna Schunk entered college with a passion for performance and the drive to succeed. The York, Pa., native has done just that, working toward dual majors as an individualized studies dance major and English major. “I got here and Wilkes was a place for me to foster …

Second-year pharmacy student Lexie Panek of Sayre, Pa. lives with her 10-month old puppy, Minnie, on campus and aspires to use her Wilkes degree and Minnie to help others. Panek wants to train Minnie as a therapy dog and hopes that the dynamic duo can continue to spread joy and …

Wilkes University’s campus will be the hub for future Colonels during Accepted Students Day this Saturday, March 23. Accepted students are invited to tour campus, eat lunch and attend sample classes taught by Wilkes professors. As the admissions staff and campus community prepare for the event, here are 10 things …

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Jessica Zajac Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Factoryville, Pa.                       On-campus Activities: Marching band, pep band, Civic Band, and Biology Club Favorite Class: Biology with Dr. Kenneth Klemow What instrument do you play?  Alto Saxophone              Why …