Circle of Truth – Opening Reception

Sordoni Art Gallery 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, United States

Join the Sordoni Art Gallery on Friday, June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. for the reception of their new exhibition, Circle of Truth. This event is free and open to the public. Circle of Truth is the visual equivalent of the childhood game where a message is whispered in…

Free

LitFest 2023: Journey of a Book

Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 239 S River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

A discussion and celebration of recent releases by three of our faculty methors: Phillip Brady, Shanta Lee Gander and Nisha Sharma. Hosted by program alumna Julie Sidoni Yelen.

Free

LitFest 2023: Alumni Reading & Tribute to Jennifer Diskin

Fenner Quadrangle

A reading and book signing by our published/produced alumni, followed by a poetic tribute to our late alumna Jennifer Diskin: Amye Archer Maxwell Bauman Suzanne Ohlmann Gil Rosado

Free

LitFest 2023: Faculty Readings

Fenner Quadrangle

Readings by faculty mentors Christine Gelineau, Kaylie Jones, Nancy McKinley, Robert Mooney, and Jeff Talarigo.

Free

LitFest 2023: Playwrights’ Night

Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 239 S River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Featuring stage readings of original works by Bonnie Culver, Matthew Hinton and Nicole Pandolfo.

Free

LitFest 2023: Feature Event

Fenner Quadrangle

Featuring readings by award-winning author Alexander Chee, along with Matt Bell, Ursula Villareal-Moura and Alexis Paige.

Free

First Year Student Orientation

Wilkes University 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Students meet with their advisors, learn about being a resident or commuter student, make their fall schedule and so much more.

Free

WAE Overnight Experience

Wilkes University 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Come join WAE student trip leaders on a 14-mile, one-night, overnight backpacking experience on the Pinchot Trail only 30 minutes from campus. No experience necessary; we have all the gear, food, and good company you’ll need to explore the forest of NEPA and spend a night under the stars. The…

First Year Student Orientation

Wilkes University 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Students meet with their advisors, learn about being a resident or commuter student, make their fall schedule and so much more.

Free