News@Wilkes

AWMA hosting EPCAMR
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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, 2026-04-07 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

TDOV Ball
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00
Join GSA in the Kirby Hall Salon as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with lots of food, music, and fun!
Organized by: Wilkes Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Christian Fellowship Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-08 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

Wilkes Weekdays
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
If you’re just beginning your college search and haven’t yet visited Wilkes University, Wilkes Weekdays are a great opportunity to visit campus on a day when Wilkes University is in session but you’re off from school. At a Wilkes Weekday event you will learn more about the admissions process and get to explore our beautiful campus. This event is recommended for first-time visitors and students/families who are just starting the college search process.

This visit experience includes a guided campus tour along with an admission presentation led by one of our knowledgeable Admission Counselors, who will walk you through the college search process and answer your questions during a dedicated Q&A session.

Wilkes Weekday Schedule

60 Min- Campus Tour (This tour is a walking tour so comfy shoes are recommended!)

30 minutes- Presentation with one of our knowledgeable Admission Counselors

30 minutes- Open Q&A with our Admission Counselor

Time Management Workshop Level 3: Boost Your Motivation & Focus
2026-04-06 15:00 - 15:30
Struggling to stay motivated or focused? This session explores strategies for improving concentration, overcoming procrastination, and staying engaged—especially during busy or stressful times in the semester. This workshop is open to all Wilkes students regardless of whether they have attended levels 1 and/or 2.

Pharmacy Week Jeopardy
2026-04-06 16:30 - 17:30
Join AAPP, NCPA, and SNPhA for Pharmacy Week Jeopardy in SLC 130 from 4:30-5:30pm on Monday 4/6! Come for a chance to win prizes and enjoy ice cream!
Organized by: Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

Sex Bingo
2026-04-06 19:00 - 21:00
Learn about safe sex, play bingo, and win spicy prizes – all while enjoying free pizza with your favorite RAs.
Organized by: Residence Life

Pharmacy Week Tie Dye
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00
Join KY, LKS, and PPA for a Pharmacy Week Tie Dye Event on the greenway from 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesday 4/7! Come to tie dye and to enjoy Auntie Anne’s!
Organized by: Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

Coffee Hour: Sordoni Art Gallery
2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:30
Join us as we explore Dana Stirling’s work, ‘Why Am I Sad,’ which explores mental health and depression through still-life photography. It’s estimated that almost 280 million people worldwide live with depression. Among this staggering number, this book unveils the personal narrative of just one of them. Tour and craft by Melissa Carestia, Assistant Director, Sordoni Art Gallery, and Collaboration with Wilkes University Counseling Center
Organized by: Sordoni Art Gallery

Pharmacy Week Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00
Join ASHP, AMCP, and IPhO for a Pharmacy Week Scavenger Hunt starting in SLC B07 from 5:00-6:00pm on Wednesday 4/8! Come for a chance to win prizes and enjoy pizza!
Organized by: Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
