MA/MFA in Creative Writing Virtual Information Session and Free Workshop

Online

Join our free, virtual information session to meet the program director, Dr. David Hicks, and hear about the admissions/application process, program curriculum, residency, alumni success stories, and scholarships that are available. This particular session will also offer a free writing workshop in poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and screenwriting/playwriting taught by Wilkes faculty.

Ubuhle Brunch

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

Join us at the Sordoni Gallery for an artful brunch inspired by our current exhibition.  A casual tour of the exhibition will be provided and catch one of the last days of the Ubuhle pop-up shop of handmade beadwork from artists in the exhibition! Registration is required.

Free

Art in Context | Women’s History Month Lecture

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

Looking at the recent change in dynamics within the art world towards Contemporary Artists from Africa, exhibition curator Bev Gibson will discuss traditional techniques and how they are now perceived in comparison to how they were recognized 10 years ago. Gibson will outline how the artists of Ubuhle now are…

Free

Admitted Colonels Day Celebration

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

Come experience life as a Wilkes student at Admitted Colonels Day! Schedule of Events:

Free

Candle Making Class With Student Development

Join Student Development for a candle making class with Designs by Olivia Grey on Saturday, April 6th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM. Sign up at the info desk in the SUB. The cost is $10 per student.

$10

2024 Women’s and Gender Studies Conference – Keynote Speaker

Jean and Paul Adams Commons 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, United States

TRANSGENDER IDENTITY AND FEMINISM PRESENTED BY WILKES UNIVERSITY AND KING'S COLLEGE WILKES UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MONDAY, APRIL 8: KEYNOTE SPEAKER TUESDAY, APRIL 9: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Keynote Speaker Trans Rights and Women’s Rights: Feminism and the Fight for Gender Justice SPEAKER: DR. HEATHER HEWETT MONDAY, APRIL 8, 7 P.M. | JEAN AND…

2024 Women’s and Gender Studies Conference – Conference Presentations

Henry Student Center 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

2024 Women's and Gender Studies Conference TRANSGENDER IDENTITY AND FEMINISM PRESENTED BY WILKES UNIVERSITY AND KING'S COLLEGE WILKES UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MONDAY, APRIL 8: KEYNOTE SPEAKER TUESDAY, APRIL 9: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

School Business Leadership Information Session

Online

School Business Leadership Program virtual event will provide information on the application process to apply, program information regarding coursework and offer discussions between students, program advisor and Graduate Admissions.

Free

Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series Presents: Daniel Torday

Kirby Hall Salon 202 S River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

The Wilkes University English Department will conclude the 2024 Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series by hosting Daniel Torday. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Daniel Torday is the author of three novels: The Last Flight of Poxl West, a New York Times…

Air Force ROTC Open House

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

Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main 169 S Main St Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 United States Join us at Wilkes University for an Air Force ROTC Open House! Learn how AFROTC can help pay for college, develop your leadership skills, and launch your career! Tentative Schedule: 3:00 - 4:00…

Second Saturday Family Hour: Fused Bead Art

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

The art of beading is an ancient tradition. For this Second Saturday, join the Sordoni Art Gallery as we put a new spin on this tradition. Come create your own coaster and magnet with fused beads inspired by Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence.  Don’t forget to join…

Free