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  • Graduating with a Musical Flourish

    by Kelly Clisham May 19, 2023
    May 19, 2023

    Tyler Dragon, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, will graduate from Wilkes with a double major in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, but he didn’t spend all of his time in the lab. His passion for percussion earned him a spot in the 75th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band, which performed this spring at Commonwealth…

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  • Five Wilkes University Theatre Students Selected To Audition at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Lexington, Kentucky

    by Patty Deviva March 8, 2023
    March 8, 2023

    Five Wilkes University theatre majors were selected among thousands of applicants to audition at the highly selective Southeastern Theatre Conference convention in Lexington, Kentucky the first week in March. Jack Flynn of Doylestown, Kasey Karoll from Stewartstown, Madeline Meier of Mobile, Alabama, Jahel Duran-Diaz of Galloway, New Jersey and Jay’na…

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  • Wilkes Students Earn Places in Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band

    by Kelly Clisham December 16, 2022
    December 16, 2022

    Five Wilkes University students have been selected to perform with the 75th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band from March 10-12, 2023, at Commonwealth University at Mansfield. Featuring student musicians from colleges and universities across the state, the organization is the oldest continuously performing intercollegiate band in the nation. Wilkes students named to…

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  • Wilkes University Theatre Presents Clue: On Stage!

    by Patty Deviva September 27, 2022
    September 27, 2022

    Those who are “game” for a fun murder mystery can join the laughs as Wilkes University Theatre presents Clue: On Stage! at 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, 7, and 8, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S.…

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  • December Choral, Orchestra, Jazz and Band Concerts Planned

    by Patty Deviva December 3, 2021
    December 3, 2021

    A series of musical concerts are scheduled at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center from Dec. 5-8, 2021: WILKES UNIVERSITY CHORUS AND CHAMBER SINGERS, Sun., Dec. 5, 3 p.m. The Wilkes University Choral Ensembles concert will feature the University Chorus and the University Chamber Singers in a variety of songs that…

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  • Wilkes University Theatre Presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion”

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 5, 2021
    October 5, 2021

    Wilkes University Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion” at 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 10, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Featuring a student cast under the…

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  • Wilkes University Theatre Livestreams “God Bless You Mr. Rosewater” on Oct. 2-4, 2020

    by Gabrielle D'Amico October 2, 2020
    October 2, 2020

    Wilkes University Theatre presents the musical “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” via livestream at 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 and 4. Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel of the same name, “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” was the first collaboration of the award-winning…

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  • Wilkes Musical Theatre Senior Brianna Rowland Takes the Lead Onstage and Off

    by Gabrielle D'Amico September 23, 2020
    September 23, 2020

    Wilkes senior musical theatre major Brianna Rowland is used to playing many roles. On stage with Wilkes University Theatre, she’s been characters in shows like “A Chorus Line,” “Clybourne Park,” and “Nine.” But Rowland has been equally adept at stepping into many roles in the campus community, taking on leadership…

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  • Wilkes University Theatre Presents “The Spitfire Grill” On Feb. 20-23

    by Web Services February 3, 2020
    February 3, 2020

    Wilkes University Theatre presents the award-winning musical, “The Spitfire Grill.” Performances will take place on Feb 20, 21, and 22 at 8 p.m., and on Feb. 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, 239 S River St, Wilkes-Barre. General admission is $15,…

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  • Wilkes University Civic Band Presents Concert of Music on Dec. 8

    by Web Services November 19, 2019
    November 19, 2019

    The Wilkes University Civic Band will present a concert of music on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The concert is conducted by Mark P. Johnson, director of bands. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Music…

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    Wilkes News
    • Arts
    • News Releases
    • Research and Scholarship
    • Student Life
    • Wilkes Magazine
    • Video
      • All 6 in 60 Series
        Faculty

        One Question With Dr. Jeff Stratford: What Makes…

        February 23, 2023

        Events

        Over 100 Area Students Attend the SHINE Program…

        June 10, 2022

        Arts

        December Choral, Orchestra, Jazz and Band Concerts Planned

        December 3, 2021

        Events

        Happy Diwali from Wilkes University!

        November 4, 2021

        Events

        29th Annual Taste of Wilkes Event Returns In-Person

        November 3, 2021

        Events

        Erica Acosta Named Marshal of 4th Annual Multicultural…

        September 22, 2021

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Danica Benson

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Scott Heffelfinger

        June 6, 2019

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabe Velez

        November 29, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Micaela Oliverio

        August 17, 2018

        6 in 60 Series

        Meet Gabrielle: An Overachiever

        August 16, 2018

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