The Whispering: Screen Performance Exhibition
2025-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sordoni Art Gallery, 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701, United States
The Whispering: Screen Performance ExhibitionEchoes carried on fragile feathers.Sept 16 – Oct 8, 2025

Curated by Heather Sincavage, MFA

Invited Artists:

•Jeff Rufus Byrd (US)•E. M. Alysse Bowd (CA)•Patricia Brace (US)•Susan Smith & Bethany Engstrom (US)•Nicola Fornoni (IT)•Meri Hietala & Maippi Ketola (FI)•Heather Lyon (US)•Anna Maskava (LV)•Veronica Pena (SP)•Anna Richardsdottir (IS)•(stillness) Collective (US)

The Whispering is an invitation to dwell within the spaces between sound and silence, light and shadow, presence and absence. This exhibition gathers a constellation of performance videos that move delicately along these thresholds, where gestures dissolve into breath, and stories are murmured rather than told.

The Sordoni Gallery will have this exhibition open Sept 16-Oct 8. Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-5pm.

The Art of Ohm: Yoga with Catherine
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00
Join us to rest and recharge with the return of this popular series. The Art of Ohm is a free program centered on mindfulness and restoration through Yoga and Meditation. All semester long, we invite you to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in the Sordoni Art Gallery.

Please bring your own yoga mat, blankets, pillow, or bolsters. Dress in light layers since the gallery can get cold. This is a yoga-based practice.

Session Dates:

Tues., 9/16, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmYoga with Catherine

FSA ID & FAFSA Overview Virtual Presentation
2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30
Prospective students and their families are invited to join us virtually for an FSA ID and FAFSA Overview presentation, hosted by Wilkes University’s Office of Student Financial Services. We will walk you through what an FSA ID is, who needs one, and how to get started with the FAFSA. Our financial aid team will break it all down for you and share the latest information – no stress, just helpful support and tips from the comfort of your couch!

Voter Registration Drive
2025-09-18 11:00 - 13:00
Stop by the SUB to make sure you’re registered to vote! If not, we will provide help in doing so.
Organized by: Wilkes College Democrats

WUPB - Game Night Reload
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join Programming Board for Game Night Reload on Wednesday, September 18th in the JPAC! Dive into a night of high-energy gaming with Just Dance showdowns, Mario Kart tournaments, VR adventures, and classic board/card games. Whether you’re here to compete for big prizes like a Nintendo Switch or a Meta Quest headset—or just to hang out with friends and enjoy finger foods and nostalgic snacks—this is your chance to level up your night. Let the games begin!

Organized by: Wilkes University Programming Board (WUPB)

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 9/18/25
2025-09-18 20:00 - 22:00
Come join the Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Team for a fun practice in the MAC at 8pm!
Organized by: Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team

PSPE 2025 Conference
2025-09-19 07:00 - 17:00
The 2025 Pennsylvania Society for Professional Engineers conference will be held September 18 and 19 in Allentown, PA. The Wilkes University Student chapter will have representatives attending on Friday, September 19th. We will be taking a van and have room for additional engineering students who may be interested in attending. We will leave at 7:00 a.m. on Friday September 19th and return to campus around 5 p.m. The attire will be business casual and there is no cost to the student. Seats are limited. If you are interested in more details on the conference, please see the conference website (PSPE 2025 Conference | Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers). You may also reach out to Holly Frederick (Holly.Frederick@wilkes.edu) for additional information or to reserve a seat in the van
Organized by: PSPE

Selena Movie Night: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
2025-09-19 18:30 - 21:00
Join MSC for a vibrant evening honoring **Hispanic Heritage Month** with a special screening of Selena, the beloved Queen of Tejano music! Celebrate culture, resilience, and legacy through music, community, and film!
Organized by: Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC)

PPHS - CEO Weinberg Food Bank Volunteering
2025-09-20 08:30 - 12:00
Join us for a trip to CEO Weinberg Food Bank to help fill boxes for distribution!
Organized by: Pre-Professional Health Society

Ed.D Virtual Information Session
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Join faculty and admissions representatives to learn more about our low-residency Ed.D program and admissions process!

The Art of Ohm: Sound Bath with Erin of Mind, Body, Soul Healing
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join us to rest and recharge with the return of this popular series. The Art of Ohm is a free program centered on mindfulness and restoration through Yoga and Meditation. All semester long, we invite you to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in the Sordoni Art Gallery.

Please bring your own yoga mat, blankets, pillow, or bolsters. Dress in light layers since the gallery can get cold. This is a yoga-based practice.

Session Dates:

Sat., 9/20, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Sound Bath with Erin of Mind, Body, Soul Healing

mindbodysoulreiki.com

Virtual Personalized Transfer Sessions
2025-09-20 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:30
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.

Wilkes GSA Gayla
2025-09-20 18:00 - 22:30
The golden Gayge ( 1950s) ball at Genetti Weddings. Event for those who had signed up! Meeting location will be emailed!
Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 9/22/25
2025-09-22 17:00 - 19:00
Come join the Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Team for a fun practice in the MAC at 5pm!
Organized by: Wilkes Berries Ultimate Frisbee Team

Society of Women Engineers Meeting
2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:25
Join SWE for our first meeting of the year. We will go over some upcoming events and what we do as a club.
Organized by: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

The Academic Advantage: Own Your Time
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Conyngham 113

Learn how to budget your time effectively.

For more information about The Office of Academic Success and academic support services for Wilkes students, please visit the Academic Success webpage.

Own Your Time: Time Management Workshop
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
Feeling overwhelmed by classes, studying, and everything else? Come to our Time Management Workshop on Tuesday, September 23rd from 11-12pm in Conyngham 113 to pick up simple, effective tips to balance your schedule and make your time work for you. All are welcome – bring a friend!
Organized by: Office of Academic Success

Chess Chuesday
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
We will be playing and teaching chess in SLC 377 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Organized by: Chess Club

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program Virtual Information Session
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-23 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.

The Whispering: Screen Performance Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Sordoni Art Gallery, 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701, United States
The Whispering:Screen Performance Exhibition is an invitation to dwell within the spaces between sound and silence, light and shadow, presence and absence. This exhibition gathers a constellation of performance videos that move delicately along these thresholds, where gestures dissolve into breath, and stories are murmured rather than told.

Please join us for an opening reception on Tues., Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 pm. Lite fare and a beer/wine bar. The Scranton Fringe Festival will have an information table at this event.

WAE- Open Climb
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00
Come to climb at the SIMMS Center on Main rock wall. No experience needed. Gear provided and free with a Wilkes ID.
Organized by: Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE)

IOU "It Ends With Us" Movie Screening
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00
Join It’s On Us to enjoy a “It Ends With Us” movie screening on Sept. 23rd from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Miller Room (HSC 2nd floor). Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Organized by: It’s On Us

Ultimate Frisbee Practice 9/23/25
2025-09-23 20:00 - 22:00

Chemistry Club Just Dance night
2025-09-24 06:00 - 20:00
De-stress and play just dance with the chemistry club!
Organized by: Chemistry Club

Own Your Time - Time Management Workshop
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
Feeling overwhelmed by classes, studying, and everything else? Come to our Time Management Workshop on Thursday, September 25th from 11-12pm in Conyngham 113 to pick up simple, effective tips to balance your schedule and make your time work for you. All are welcome – bring a friend!
Organized by: Office of Academic Success

AWMA Meeting
2025-09-25 12:00 - 12:15
First meeting for Air and Waste Managment Association
Organized by: Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA)

SAS - Meeting
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join South Asian Society in having our first meeting of the semester where we will be discussing potential ideas for events and planning for Diwali!
Organized by: South Asian Society
