What I Wish I Knew My First Semester Session!

Hear from Wilkes students about what surprised them most, what helped them succeed, and what they wish they had known when starting college. From managing classes and studying effectively to using campus resources and finding balance, this panel features firsthand insight into what it means to learn the Wilkes Way,…

Commuter Social

Come see the Commuter Lounge and meet other commuters, make friends, and create new memories! Organized by: Commuter Council (CC)

Title IX Session 1

*Session for non-student-athletes; check with your Resident Assistant on which session to attend.* The Title IX Training outlines Wilkes University's Title IX policy, including prohibited conduct, ways to prevent hostile environments, reporting procedures, available support resources, and the prohibition of retaliation. The session will include interactive activities to address bystander…

Commuter Council Pickleball

This will be a pickleball event hosted by Commuter Council during welcome weekend. Stop by for games, food, fun, and more! Organized by: Commuter Council (CC)

Title IX Session 2!

*Session for non-student-athletes; check with your Resident Assistant on which session to attend.* The Title IX Training outlines Wilkes University's Title IX policy, including prohibited conduct, ways to prevent hostile environments, reporting procedures, available support resources, and the prohibition of retaliation. The session will include interactive activities to address bystander…

Climbing and Ropes Course 6-8pm

Come test out the rock wall and ropes course in SIMMS Center on Main Gym space with Wilkes Adventure Education. Organized by: Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE)

GSA Keychain Making

First-years can join Wilks University's Gender and Sexuality Alliance for Keychain-making at Karambelas! Bring out your colorful personalities and have fun with a relaxing activity to help you get settled at Wilkes University! Fly over there on August 29th from 6-8 PM! Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Drag Bingo

It's Drag Bingo time! Join the Programming Board on August 29th at 7pm in the JPAC for the First-Year-Only Drag Bingo! You will play for the chance to win prizes themed around different colors of the rainbow! We can't wait to see you there! Follow us on instagram @wilkesupb for…

Psychology Club Sidewalk Chalk

Join the psychology club as we host a sidewalk chalk event, where we leave messages all over the greenway and hand out popsicles! Organized by: Psychology Club

Bond-be-que

Join the Chemistry Club, students, and faculty for food and yard games at our biannual Bond-Be-Que from 11-1 in the courtyard between Evans and Cohen! Organized by: Chemistry Club

PPHS – Friendship Bracelet Making

Join the Pre-Professional Health Society for friendship bracelet making! Organized by: Pre-Professional Health Society