LitFest 2023: Alumni Reading & Tribute to Jennifer Diskin

Fenner Quadrangle 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

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: Juneteenth Celebration of Black Writers

Fenner Quadrangle 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

Featuring spoken word poet Angelique Palmer and other writers. With black-owned food trucks. Beer and wine available for purchase for those 21+.

Free

LitFest 2023: Faculty Readings

Fenner Quadrangle 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

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 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

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

Summer Dance Intensive

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

The Wilkes University Conservatory Summer Dance Intensive is for serious dancers ages 10 and up. Classes offered in Ballet Techniques, Pointe, Classical Variations, Jazz, Modern and Yoga.

Game Night at Sordoni Art Gallery

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

Join the Sordoni Art Gallery for an evening of strategy and fun! In honor of Circle of Truth, we will host a game night featuring tabletop games sponsored by Sword in the Stone. Free and open to the public.

Free