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Behind the Scenes
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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Student Life Uncategorized
Wilkes University Students Participate in Global Student Conference

by Samantha Stanich February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019

Three Wilkes University international students participated in the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Schools Global…

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Behind the Scenes
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 Events
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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Behind the Scenes
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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Dogs of Wilkes Student Life
Dogs of Wilkes: Behind the Desk in Kirby Hall With Chad Stanley and Bonita

by Vicki Mayk February 22, 2019March 8, 2019

February 22, 2019March 8, 2019

If you stop by Chad Stanley’s Kirby Hall office, you might be greeted by someone…

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Behind the Scenes
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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Featured Student Life
Brooke Giarratano Continues Colonel Tradition While Pursuing Goal To Become an Educator

by Sarah Bedford February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Brooke Ariel Giarratano of Mountain Top, Pa., is part of a family of colonels. Her…

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Behind the Scenes Student Life
Meet the Farley Library Staff: Suzanna Calev

by Samantha Stanich February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Suzanna Caleva Public Services Librarian and Archivist E.S. Farley Library 1.What do you do as…

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Arts Events Sordoni Art Gallery Video
Sordoni Art Gallery Director Heather Sincavage and Artist Holly Trostle Brigham, Interviewed on WVIA’s ArtScene

by Samantha Stanich February 13, 2019February 19, 2019

February 13, 2019February 19, 2019

Holly Trostle Brigham, award-winning artist from Philadelphia, and Heather Sincavage, director of the Sordoni Art…

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7 days ago by WilkesU Congrats to all of the 65 Passan School of Nursing at Wilkes University students who were officially inducted into the nursing program during a ceremony on April 7! Family and friends were in attendance as the students received their lab coats and signed the nursing pledge. https://news.wilkes.edu/2019/04/16/wilkes-university-students-inducted-into-passan-school-of-nursing/
6 days ago by WilkesU Bio major and 2-sport student-athlete @madisonens3 shows us what to do when we’re faced with an obstacle. Overcome it, become wildly successful, then graduate a year early! Wow! Read her story on the cover of the online @citizensvoice sports section. So proud of you, Madison! @wilkes_softball
5 days ago by WilkesU What time is it? Time to have a wonderful, restful long weekend! #13daysleft #youcandoit #finishstrong #summeriscoming
1 week ago by WilkesU Exciting news! Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is expanding its program offerings with the launch of a Master of Science in pharmacology and medicinal chemistry. The 36-credit program is a two-year, research-driven master’s degree that prepares students for a career in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industry, or for entry into a doctoral program. Prospective students can apply now to start this fall. https://www.wilkes.edu/MSPS
5 days ago by WilkesU So proud to share the news that Marlon James, an alumnus of the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing program, has been named to @Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People of 2019. Congratulations, Marlon! http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567700/marlon-james/?fbclid=IwAR2KsgKK5T2s1ha5locsOTG2Gta_UqUgvOwj2OLmIs1YHqm-_aAugVtgnBo
18 hours ago by WilkesU In honor of Earth Day, here's an article from our most recent Wilkes Magazine featuring students who do meaningful research with their professors every day that will impact our planet in positive ways. Here, junior environmental engineering majors Scott Heffelfinger and Jillian Weston collect water samples from North Lake in Sweet Valley, Pa. to measure nitrate and phosphate levels. https://wilkesmagazine.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/on-the-edge-of-knowledge/ #more-4645
5 days ago by WilkesU If you love birds, have we got a party for you! The Bird Fest has been planned for Saturday, May 4 at Nescopeck State Park from 8 am to 4 pm with fun and informative events planned for the entire day, including "Blue Bird Walk and Talk" with our very own Wilkes University Biology & Health Sciences prof Dr. Jeff Stratford. Now that's something to sing about :) https://www.timesleader.com/features/740273/bird-fest-planned-at-nescopeck-state-park
6 days ago by WilkesU If you’re walking across the #FennerQuadrangle , make sure you stop to say hi and admire these happy #daffodils ! What a beautiful campus we all share. #wilkesuniversity #gatewaytothefuture #colonelpride
2 weeks ago by WilkesU Congratulations to all of the future engineers and students of the regional high schools that participated in today’s Engineering Olympics!
6 days ago by WilkesU NoViolet Bulawayo is speaking this evening at 7 p.m. in the Kirby Hall Salon as part of the Wilkes University English Department's Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series. Bulawayo, acclaimed novelist, essayist and short story writer, is the author of the novel "We Need New Names," which was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize. It was recognized with the LA Times Book Prize Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, the Pen/Hemingway Award, and the Etisalat Prize for Literature. It also was selected to The New York Times Notable Books of 2013 list, the Barnes and Noble Discover Great New…