The Luzerne County Schools & Homes in Education (SHINE) program at Wilkes University celebrated the nationwide “Lights on Afterschool” project by offering a virtual “Lights On!” STEM lesson to its students and their families. Supplies were distributed beforehand to the students and included everything needed to make a flashlight with an LED bulb. The Zoom lesson, sponsored by UGI, explained where electricity comes, how it can light a bulb, and the history of electricity.
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Erica Acosta Named Marshal of 4th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival
by Patty DevivaWilkes-Barre mayor George Brown presents the proclamation to Erica Acosta naming her the Marshal of the fourth annual Multicultural Parade and Festival on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021 at noon on Public Square.
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Senator Bob Casey Tours Wilkes and Visits Political Science Class
by Patty DevivaSenator Bob Casey (Pa.) paid a visit to Wilkes University on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16. He met with President Greg Cant, toured the campus, chatted with students in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and dropped…
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Meet Wilkes University’s New Psychologist Maria Richards
by Patty Deviva2 minutes readMaria Richards, Psy.D., joined the Wilkes Counseling Center as the new campus psychologist earlier this year. A psychology grad at Wilkes, Dr. Richards earned her Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology from Widener University.
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Research Helps Pre-Med Student Stand Out from the Crowd
by Patty DevivaWith his sights set on medical school, Yanni Kleopoulos, a neuroscience and Spanish double major, knew he’d need research experience to stand out from the crowd.
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Environmental Engineering Student will Bring Knowledge of Water Management Back to Kuwait
by Patty DevivaAmad Alazmi ’21 has a passion for the management of water, and he plans on bringing the knowledge he’s gained as a student in Wilkes University’s Environmental Engineering program back to help his home country of Kuwait.
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Dedication Ceremony for the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main Celebrated on Aug. 11
by Patty DevivaThe Wilkes University community gathered for the dedication ceremony of the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
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High School Students Can “Discover Pharmacy” During In-Person Camp
by Patty DevivaIf you’re a high school student who is interested in a career in pharmacy, Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has the perfect summer camp for you: Discover Pharmacy on Aug. 17 and 18.
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Everything from 3D to DNA Spells Fun for Wilkes Summer Campers
by Patty DevivaLocal middle and high schools students recently visited Wilkes to pursue their passion for science and technology at two summer camps: Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) and the new 3D Mini Game Camp
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3D Mini Game Design Summer Camp to Begin on July 26
by Patty DevivaWilkes University is set to launch its first-ever 3D Mini Game Design Summer Camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors running July 26 through 30.