News@Wilkes

Chess Club: Late Night Game Night
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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

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, 2026-04-15 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)

Chewy Field Trip
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00
Join Pre-Pharmacy Club in touring the Chewy Pharmacy Facility in Pittston, PA. This is a great opportunity to learn about a different pathway in pharmacy and see what different pharmacies are like!
Organized by: Pre-Pharmacy Club

Study Strategies Workshop Level 3: Build a Plan for Your Next Exam
2026-04-09 15:00 - 15:30
Put it all together by creating a personalized exam study plan. This workshop helps students break down exam material, plan ahead, and manage study time leading up to a test with confidence and intention. This workshop is open to all Wilkes students regardless of whether they have attended levels 1 and/or 2.

Pharmacy Week Pharmacy Headbands
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:30
Join APhA, ACCP, and NCODA for Pharmacy Week Pharmacy Headbands in SLC 130 from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday 4/9! Come for a chance to win prizes and enjoy Josies!
Organized by: Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

Pharmacy Week Auction
2026-04-10 16:30 - 17:30
Join Rho Chi, PPAG, and CPFI for the Pharmacy Week Auction in SLC B05 from 4:30-5:30pm on Friday 4/10! Come for a chance to bid on items/experiences provided by professors and to enjoy Buffalo Wild Wings!
Organized by: Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

EdD Virtual Information Session
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Information Session to explore how Wilkes University Ed.D. in Educational Leadership can help you grow into the leader your school, district, or organization needs. Our flexible, low-residency doctoral program is designed for current and aspiring educational leaders who are ready to drive meaningful change. Whether you’re an educator looking to improve your practice or move into a leadership role or an administrator eager to deepen your impact, you’ll find a supportive community and a program built with your success in mind.

During the session, you’ll get the chance to connect directly with our Ed.D. Professors and Doctoral Admissions Team to learn more about:• Our practice-based curriculum and the unique benefits of our tight-knit doctoral community• How our program connects educators from across the globe through virtual collaboration and shared leadership experiences• What to expect from our in-person residencies and how they shape your doctoral journey• The application process, key deadlines, and whether the Wilkes Ed.D. program is the right fit for you.

Come to one or join us for several! Each session offers a chance to ask questions, meet your future mentors, and see if Wilkes is the right fit for your next academic and professional chapter.

Artventurers: Prints & Portraits
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00
Sordoni Gallery Artventurers, invites young explorers and their families to discover the world of art through creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun. Each session offers a hands-on activity and storytime with the Osterhout Free Library. New Artventurers will receive a free sketch book to collect their badges.

For this session we’ll be creating cyanotype prints & self-portrait collages. Cyanotypes, one of the earliest photographic printing processes, are distinctive blue prints made with sunlight. We’ll also be creating self-portrait collages that will offer an inside look to who we are.

Creative Writing Virtual Information Session
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00
Learn more about the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at our online information sessions. Meet the program director, hear about how our nationally ranked program works and take a free craft class to sharpen your skills.

AFS Presents: A Screening and Discussion of 'I Am Not Your Negro'
2026-04-13 17:00 - 19:00
Sunday, April 13 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Savitz Lounge
Come for the food. Stay for the film. Leave with something to talk about.
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, Raoul Peck’s acclaimed documentary is based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House—a deeply personal account of the lives and assassinations of three of his close friends: Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Weaving Baldwin’s extraordinary words together with archival footage, the film traces the history of race and racism in America from the Civil Rights Movement to the present. It is a powerful, beautiful, and unforgettable film.
The evening will include a full screening of the film, catered food, and a guided discussion.
Organized by: Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC)

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program Virtual Information Session
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00
Thinking about a career in nursing? Register today for 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.

Art in Context Screening: Fink (2024) featuring talkback with Martha Posner and Lisa Schiller.
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:15
Over a sixty-year career, photographer Larry Fink documented America’s humanity, class divides, power, and counterculture—from Civil Rights marches to high society. The short documentary Fink, directed by Lisa Schiller, offers an intimate portrait of his life and mind, featuring candid reflections, daily rituals, and personal conversations filmed over two years before his death at 82.

This screening features a special talkback session with artist Martha Posner, Fink’s spouse, and Lisa Schiller, filmmaker

*Registration required.

Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: Lauren Klein
2026-04-14 19:00
Location: Kirby Hall Salon

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.

Lauren Klein is Professor of Data & Decision Sciences and English at Emory University, where she also directs the Digital Humanities Lab and the Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network. Her research brings together computational and critical methods to explore questions of gender, race, and justice, both in early America and today. Klein is the author (with Catherine D’Ignazio) of the award-winning Data Feminism (MIT Press, 2020), and the editor (with Matthew K. Gold) of Debates in the Digital Humanities (Univ. of Minnesota Press), among other books and papers. Her next book, Data by Design: From the History of Visualization to the Future We Need, is forthcoming from the MIT Press in Fall 2026.
