Exhibit Opening: Why Am I Sad by Dana Stirling | Formal/Informal: Innovations in Portraiture
2026-03-24 10:00 (America/New_York)
Why Am I Sad by Dana Stirling and Formal/Informal: Innovations in Portraiture will be on display from March 24 to May 15, 2026.

Why Am I Sad by Dana Stirling explores mental health and depression through still life photography. An estimated 280 million people worldwide live with depression; this exhibition shares the personal narrative of one of them—Dana Stirling. As a child of immigrants, she grew up navigating dual identities, often feeling like an outsider in both cultures. This sense of displacement fostered deep isolation and emotional unrest. Photography became her refuge, a way to express what words could not.

Formal/ Informal: Innovations in Portraiture from the Syracuse University Art Museum explores the definition of portraiture, comparing that formal term to the compositions created by photographers. During the 19th century, formal studio or posed portraits flourished as a way to capture a vision of a person, whether known or unknown to the photographer. The artist, in turn, utilized their craft to tell the story of the sitter. Images from the 20th and 21st centuries evolved into both formal and informal views of people, as their environs began to play as much of a role in their portrait as their faces did. The result is a collection of portraits that could be serious, playful, have social or political ramifications, or whose purpose is to celebrate the people, famous or infamous, ultimately telling the story of our society as a whole.

It's On Us Consent & Cookies
2026-03-24 11:00 - 13:00
Join It’s On Us for a sweet trivia on the safety of consent with some sweet treats, stickers and awareness!
Organized by: It’s On Us

AWMA 3-24 Meeting
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
Meeting for AWMA discussing the EPCAMR presentation, our involvment in IEEE’s Engineering Olympics, and a highway cleanup!
Organized by: Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA)

Housing Bingo
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join Residence Life and WUPB for a bigno event with some awesome prizes! RAs will be presenting housing options, a walkthrough of how to register for housing, and need to know info for the upcoming housing selection season for residents. Baskets and prizes are based around various residence halls on campus, with the main prize being first chance housing selection!
Organized by: Wilkes University Programming Board (WUPB)

March Bagel Wednesday with Student Development
2026-03-25 09:00 - 11:00
Start your morning the right way with a fresh bagel 🥯 Swing by the first floor of the SUB and fuel up before class! Join us at 9 AM on Wednesdays – March 25, and April 22.
Organized by: Student Development

LKS Empanada Making
2026-03-25 16:00 - 20:00
LKS sisters will make empanandas in preparation for a fundraiser on the following day. This event is for LKS members only.
Organized by: LKS

It's On Us Self-Defense Class
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join us with our friends at Tsunami Self-defense Systems for a night filled with a Self-defense class and good times! Limited spots only (25), we will be at Ross Hall on Wednesday, March 25th, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. No experience needed and open to ALL Wilkes students!
Organized by: It’s On Us

Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
2026-03-25 19:00
Location: Sordoni Art Gallery

This lecture is part of the annual Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Lecture Series. For more information on this lecture or the lecture series, please visit the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series webpage.

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah was raised in Spring Valley, New York, and now lives in the Bronx. His debut collection, Friday Black, was a New York Times bestseller, won the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award and the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Award and the Dylan Thomas Prize. His first novel Chain-Gang All-Stars was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction, winner of the Inside Literary Prize, shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and the Books Are My Bag Awards, and selected as a New York Times Top Ten Books of the Year. Adjei-Brenyah is a National Book Foundation’s ‘5 Under 35’ honoree.

Christian Fellowship Meeting
2026-03-25 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

Rita's Ice Pop-Up
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
End your March on a cooler note and join RHC for some italian ice!
Organized by: Residence Hall Council

It's On Us Purple Pledge
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Come and sign a pledge for your support on sexual assault awareness and holding ourselves accountable as bystanders. Take the pledge and wear purple for a chance to be in a raffle for a prize!
Organized by: It’s On Us

SG Class of 2029 Bake Sale
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Stop by our table and buy some delicious baked goods to support the student government freshman class!
Organized by: Student Government

AWMA hosting EPCAMR
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00
AWMA hosting EPCAMR, a mining reclamation organization, teaching about practical uses of the engineering and sciences!
Organized by: Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA)

Commuter Council Sip & Stay
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00
Join Commuter Council in the Savitz Loungue for a Sip and Stay!
Organized by: Commuter Council

Space Club Meeting 3/26
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
We will be having our next meeting this Thursday, March 26th, from 12-1 pm in SLC B07. We will be going over plans for upcoming events as well as making plans for future events for the rest of the semester.
Organized by: Space and Astronomy Club

Study Strategies Workshop Level 2: Upgrade Your Study Techniques
2026-03-26 15:00 - 15:30
Take your studying to the next level by exploring proven, active study strategies. Students will learn how to move beyond rereading and highlighting and practice techniques that improve comprehension, retention, and exam performance. This workshop is open to all Wilkes students regardless of whether they have attended level 1.

Art in Context Artist Lecture: Dana Stirling.
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Sordoni Art Gallery on Thurs. March 26 at 5 pm for our Art in Context Artist lecture featuring Dana Stirling. A brief reception will follow with a free wine/beer bar.

Dana Stirling is a fine art photographer and the Co-Founder & Editor of Float Photo Magazine since 2014. She is currently based in Queens, New York. She earned her MFA in Photography, Video, and Related Media from The School Of Visual Arts in 2016, following her earlier BA in Photographic Communications from Hadassah College Jerusalem. Dana Stirling’s work has been prominently featured in group exhibitions in the United States and internationally, including reputable venues such as Panopticon Gallery and Saatchi Gallery. Her photography has gained recognition in various publications, including Buzzfeed, Feature Shoot, Der Grief Magazine and others.

Crystal Tree Making with GeoExplorers Club
2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:00
GeoExplorers Club is holding a crystal tree making event this Thursday (3/26) at 6:30 PM in SLC 222! For $5, students will get all the materials and instructions they need to make crystal trees like the ones pictured. Spots are limited – please email reagan.weldonperi@wilkes.edu to sign up.
Organized by: GeoExplorers

Admitted Colonels Day Celebration
2026-03-28 08:15 - 15:00
Join us on campus for our Admitted Colonels Day Celebration — a special event designed exclusively for our admitted students and their families!

Start your day with breakfast and Conversations with Colonels, featuring campus leaders, student support staff, and athletics. After a spirited welcome, explore our Student Activities Fair, connect with future classmates, and meet representatives from across campus.

Attend academic sessions in your intended major, tour campus (including residence halls and downtown Wilkes-Barre), and enjoy lunch with the Wilkes community. Families can also schedule one-on-one financial aid appointments, and students can participate in special program meet-and-greets, a Dean’s reception, and Student Bingo.

Come celebrate your achievement and discover what it truly means to be a Wilkes Colonel!

Registration for Admitted Colonels Day Celebration has now closed, but we’re still excited to welcome walk-in attendees!

Francis Slocum State Park Hike - GeoExplorers
2026-03-29 08:00 - 16:00
Hike at Francis Slocum State Park with the GeoExplorers Club
Organized by: GeoExplorers

March Mall Shopping Shuttle
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00
The mall shopping shuttle is underway on Sunday, March 29!🛍 Take a trip to the Wyoming Valley Mall, Target, and Walmart for all your shopping needs. The shuttle will run from 1PM-5PM with departures from campus happening at the top of every hour (1PM, 2PM, 3PM, and 4PM). Make sure you check into suitable at the info desk prior to leaving campus!
Organized by: Student Development

Drag Show
2026-03-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join Wilkes GSA for a 2016-themed night of fun drag performances, including some student permformances. There will also be food and a potential prize for student performers!
Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

SBL Virtual Information Session
2026-03-30 13:00
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Information Session to explore how Wilkes University’s School Business Leadership program can help you advance your career. You’ll learn to be a well-rounded school business professional with a solid grounding in public relations and communications, facility management, financial operations and human resources.

Time Management Workshop Level 2: Build a Better To-Do List
2026-03-30 15:00 - 15:30
Not all to-do lists are created equal! This workshop teaches students how to create effective, manageable to-do lists that reduce overwhelm, increase productivity, and make large tasks feel more achievable. This workshop is open to all Wilkes students regardless of whether they have attended level 1.

Chess Club: Late Night Game Night
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chess Club and Games & Media in the E.S. Farley Library 1st Floor on March 30th from 6-8PM for a fun night of games, chess, and food. The Farley Library will be sponsoring pizza, snacks, and bevarages for you to enjoy while playing games.
Organized by: Chess Club

Late Night Lift
2026-03-30 20:00 - 22:00
Late Night Lift is an event hosted by the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy School student government annually at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. At this event the open weights floors, basketball courts, and the pool will be open exclusively for Wilkes University students. The first 150 students will receive a free t-shirt, and the first 100 will receive a free shaker bottle. There will also be a health fair hosted by Pharmacy and Nursing students. If you attend the health fair, you will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of three gift cards.
The Wilkes Health and Fitness club will also hold a bench press and tandem deadlift competition open to university students. There will be free pizza at the event as well. Hope to see you there!
Organized by: Department

WEBS Club Meeting #3
2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:00
The meeting will go over plans for the semester. Fundraising ideas, availability for labs, future plans, etc.
Organized by: We’re Empowered by Science (WEBS)

Chess Chuesday
2026-03-31 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

TDOV Flag Raising
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00
Join GSA as we recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility through a ceremony and by raising the Transgender flag on the Greenway.
Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

BIG Event Pop-up
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00
Join Student Government for a pop-up event for BIG event. Learn more information about BIG event and sign-up while you’re there!
Most importantly grab some “energy” while you’re there!
Organized by: Student Government
