Please join us for Wilkes University’s annual premier event, Founders Gala 2022. Together we celebrate our rich heritage while supporting our mission of serving first-generation students by raising money for the First Generation Scholarship Fund. Because of their extraordinary commitment and service to Wilkes University, we will bestow the prestigious…
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Wilkes University to Honor Ruth Boorom Melberger and Clifford K. Melberger at Founders Gala 2022
This marks the first in-person celebration since 2019 of the Wilkes event that directly benefits first-generation college students. Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2022 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 4. Now in its eighth year, the gala will be held at…
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During a time defined by our social distance, Wilkes faculty, students and staff did their best to remain connected virtually. A host of events designed to bring the community together found a place on virtual platforms that allowed even those from great distances to reconnect with their beloved Wilkes. If…
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Meet Super Senior Leticia Patino-Flores: School of Education
by Web ServicesLeticia Patino-Flores Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Secondary Education; minors in Spanish, international relations and history. Hometown: Bethlehem, Pa. Activities and Achievements: Patino-Flores has been active on campus, participating in many campus activities and taking a leadership role in several organizations. She served as public relations chair and secretary of ProgrammingBoard and for…
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Wilkes University Announces New Date for Founders Gala 2020
by Web ServicesWilkes University has announced that the Founders Gala, previously scheduled for June 6, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the Founders Gala celebrates the University’s legacy of educating first-generation college students. The gala will be held at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S.…
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Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2020 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 6. Now in its seventh year, the gala will be held at 6 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds from the event support the First…
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Wilkes University to Honor Eugene Roth, Esq. ’57 at Founders Gala 2019
by Web ServicesRosenn Jenkins & Greenwald’s longest-serving attorney will be awarded the President’s Medal at the University’s annual event Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2019 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 1. Now in its sixth year, the gala will be held at 6 p.m.…
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Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy welcomed faculty and staff back to campus with a spring convocation address that celebrated the successes of 2018 and outlined goals for 2019. Leahy delivered remarks on Jan. 17 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. He celebrated the many milestones…
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The chairman of Benco Dental was the recipient of the President’s Medal at the University’s annual event on June 2 Wilkes University celebrated its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2018 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 2 at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. The highlight of the event…
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The chairman of Benco Dental will be awarded the President’s Medal at the University’s annual event Wilkes University will celebrate its legacy of educating first-generation college students at the 2018 Founders Gala on Saturday, June 2. The gala, now in its fifth year, will be held at 6 p.m. at the…
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