veterans day

Wilkes University held a very special Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on 11/11/21 in the McHale Athletic Center. Planned by the Wilkes Veterans Council, the program honored Korean War veterans with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. Featured speakers included President Greg Cant, King’s College President Thomas P. Looney,…

“Do not thank us, just remember us.” That was the message by Wilkes student veteran and earth and environmental science major Michael Parduski during a heartfelt and emotional Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Council organized the virtual event which included reflections from across the campus community.…

Lt. Col. Sarah L. Hedrick joined Wilkes this fall at the commander of the University’s ROTC Detachment 752. The detachment includes Wilkes students as well students from other colleges and universities in northeast Pennsylvania who are committed to serving the U.S. Air Force after graduation. In addition to her role…

Wilkes University students, faculty and staff will commemorate Veterans Day across campus with a variety of events. November 7, 4-6 p.m. Henry Student Center first floor lounge, 84 W. South St. Wilkes-Barre: First-year student mentors are hosting a donation drive to prepare baskets and cards for local veterans to be…

It was a day for celebrating the inspiring stories of veterans when Wilkes University hosted the 7th annual Heroes Brunch. Students, veterans and guests gathered in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 13 for the event. The attendees represented military who have served in conflicts from World War II to…

Oral Histories of Veterans Gathered by Wilkes Students Will Be Donated to the Library of Congress Students, veterans and guests will gather at Wilkes University on Nov. 13 to participate in the 7th annual Heroes Brunch for Veterans.  It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the…

Multi-Day Observance Honors Those Who Served from WWI to Present Day Wilkes University pays tribute to veterans both past and present with events to celebrate Veterans Day. Events will begin on Nov. 8 with a ceremony presented by the Wilkes Veterans Council, followed by a lecture on Nov. 12 and…