News@Wilkes

Snack Break
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Pick up some snacks to help keep you going during finals week!
Organized by: Residence Hall Council

Holiday cookie decorating
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a sweet and relaxing session at the Sordoni Art Gallery where you can unleash your creativity by decorating tasty sugar cookies. It’s the perfect way to unwind and fuel up for your upcoming exams!
Organized by: Sordoni Art Gallery

Space Club - 12/4 Meeting
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join space club in SLC B07 for our biweekly meeting!
Organized by: Space and Astronomy Club

WUPB White Elephant Bingo
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
Come join Programming Board on December 4th at 7PM in the JPAC for the last event of the semester! At White Elephant Bingo, you’ll be playing Bingo with the twist of not knowing the prize that you’re playing for. It’ll also be a Dollar Board Night, with proceeds going to the Kistler Elementary School and the Julia Mazur Foundation!
For more information follow us on instagram at @wilkesupb!
Organized by: Wilkes University Programming Board (WUPB)

Jazz Ensemble Concert
2025-12-04 19:30 - 20:30
Join the Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble on Thursday December 4th for our concert program, Big Band Vinyl, featuring big-band jazz from the record era! Music includes works by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, W.C. Handy, Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and more! The concert begins at 7:30pm and is free and open to the public.

GSA Study Buddy Giveaway
2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:30
This is a giveaway hosted by GSA for a little buddy to help you get through finals week!
Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

MSC: Reset Before the Test: A Night of Self-Love & Serenity
2025-12-05 15:30 - 18:30
Join MSC x Jennifer Aleke’ for a night of self-love & relaxation. Take time to unwind and reconnect with yourself during our “I Love Myself” Workshop — featuring guided meditation, journaling, breakout discussions, and affirmation sessions designed to promote mindfulness and self-care. Food & refreshments will be provided. Come as you are, leave refreshed and re-centered.
Organized by: Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC)

Space Club - Mario Kart Tournament
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00
Join Space Club for our Mario Kart potluck tournament!
For more details to enter, please email sean.papke@wilkes.edu
Organized by: Space and Astronomy Club

Ed.D Virtual Information Session
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00
Join faculty and admissions representatives to learn more about our low-residency Ed.D program and admissions process!

Virtual Personalized Transfer Sessions
2025-12-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30
Looking to transfer to Wilkes? Our transfer counselors are ready to help you get started! Sign up for a one-on-one session to receive a credit evaluation of your college transcripts and discuss your path to becoming a Wilkes student.

Student Development Finals Giveaway
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:30
Stop by the SUB for a sweet treat during finals!
Organized by: Student Development

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program Virtual Information Session
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
Thinking about a career in nursing? Join one of our virtual information sessions to learn all about our accredited 15-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. We’ll walk you through admissions, online learning, the two-week on-campus residency, clinical placements, financial aid, and how we help you get ready for the NCLEX.

First Year Foundations Symposium
2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:30
Come together with your fellow first-year students to highlight your FYF 101 experiences and share them with the campus community!
Organized by: First Year Foundations (FYF)

FAFSA Completion Night
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30
Ready to file your 2026–27 FAFSA? Prospective students and their families are invited to our on-campus FAFSA Completion Night, where you’ll receive one-on-one support from our financial aid professionals. We’ll guide you through every step of submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help make the process easy. You’ll get hands-on help, personalized guidance, and answers to all your financial aid questions so you can feel confident about your next steps toward college. Don’t miss this chance to get expert support and stay on track applying for financial aid!

Nutcracker 2025
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702, United States
The Wilkes University Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker” on Friday and Saturday December 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday December 21 at 2 p.m.

The Nutcracker is a time-honored annual holiday tradition staged by Alison Carlsson, Karla Kovatch, Sarah Polansky, and Adrienne Zulkoski.

General admission is $20 for all reserved seats. Inquiries concerning additional details about the show or accessible seating email: conservatory@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4426. We hope you can join us!

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 1/12/26
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00
Come join the Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Team for a fun practice in the MAC at 5:00pm!
Organized by: Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 1/12/26
2026-01-12 21:00 - 22:00
Come join the Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Team for a fun practice in the MAC at 9:00pm!
Organized by: Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team

Christian Fellowship Club Meeting
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join us as we read scripture and talk about the Christian faith. We’re in the Savitz Lounge every Wednesday at 7 pm, and our meetings are open to all students. Please stop by!
Organized by: Christian Fellowship Club

WUPB Welcome Back Bingo
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
Come join Programming Board at 7PM in the JPAC for the first Bingo of the semester! Get the chance to win prizes that get increasingly more expensive!
Organized by: Wilkes University Programming Board (WUPB)

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 1/15/26
2026-01-15 20:00 - 22:00
Come join the Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Team for a fun practice in the MAC at 8:00pm!
Organized by: Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team

MSC: One World Event
2026-01-16 18:30 - 21:30
Join the Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) for our annual One World event as we come together and celebrate diversity and culture by indulging in food, music, and performances! Don’t miss this amazing event to kick off the spring semester this Friday, January 16 at 7pm in the JPAC!
Organized by: Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:45
We invite you to join us for our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, centered on this year’s theme, “Imani in Everyday Life.”

📅 Tuesday, January 20⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.📍JPAC

We are honored to welcome Darian Bryant, Assistant Coach for Wilkes University Football, as our Keynote Speaker.

This meaningful event, co-sponsored by the Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC), will be a time for reflection, inspiration, and community.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided.If you have any dietary needs, please email erica.acosta@wilkes.edu.

We hope you can join us as we come together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on the power of hope and purpose in our everyday lives.

Africana Studies Food & Community Event: Freedom Soup, A Haitian Celebration of the New Year
2026-01-20 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a warming bowl of history and hope! Discover soup joumou, Haiti’s cherished pumpkin soup that embodies the spirit of liberation. Once forbidden to enslaved people, this rich, savory soup became the first meal Haitians shared as free people on January 1, 1804—the day Haiti declared independence as the world’s first Black republic. Today, soup joumou remains a powerful symbol of freedom, resilience, and renewal. Every New Year’s Day, Haitian families gather to prepare and share this special dish, honoring their ancestors’ triumph while welcoming prosperity for the year ahead.
Come celebrate this meaningful tradition with the AFS community! We’ll share stories, savor an abundance of authentic soup joumou, and celebrate new beginnings together. All are welcome to partake in this tradition of hope and remembrance. The soup is meatless with a beef option. No pork is used in the recipe.
Organized by: Africana Studies

Area Party
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join RHC and your RAs for an area party with music, food, and a door prize. Find more information in our Instagram @wilkes_rhc
Organized by: Residence Hall Council
