What’s Up in Wilkes-Barre?
Check out this week’s events.
January 2022
Power Outage Scheduled for Max Roth on Jan. 27
PPL will shut down power to several buildings on West South Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. The only Wilkes building that will be affected is Max Roth. Apologies for… Read More »Power Outage Scheduled for Max Roth on Jan. 27
Consider Teaching an Honors Course in the Fall
The Honors Program has two requests: First, please consider teaching an Honors course or adding an Honors (&H) section to courses you are planning to offer for the Fall 2022 semester. Creating an Honors course… Read More »Consider Teaching an Honors Course in the Fall
Wilkes University Recognizes Black History Month
Wilkes University students, faculty and staff will recognize Black History Month with a variety of lectures and events throughout February, beginning with an interactive workshop. The Impact of Colorism on the BIPOC Community 11 a.m.… Read More »Wilkes University Recognizes Black History Month
Honors Program Now Accepting Applications from Current Students
The Honors Program is now accepting applications from current Wilkes students who meet the criteria of having a minimum cumulative collegiate GPA of 3.5 and at least six remaining undergraduate terms at Wilkes. Applications are accepted on… Read More »Honors Program Now Accepting Applications from Current Students
Explore Playful Pedagogy on Feb. 2
Join fellow Professor @ Play Megan Valkenburg (Civic Engagement) in the Zoomiverse as we explore Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education Spring 2022 Series! It will be tremendously fun and engaging and all for free! What does it… Read More »Explore Playful Pedagogy on Feb. 2
Rapid Testing Available on Campus for Faculty and Staff
In partnership with the Wilkes-Barre Department of Health, Wilkes University will host rapid testing clinics from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 and Friday, Jan. 28. The clinics will be held behind… Read More »Rapid Testing Available on Campus for Faculty and Staff
Return COVID Testing Available on Campus
Wilkes University has been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 testing situation in our area and throughout the U.S. We know that many of you have been challenged to find testing options that would allow you to… Read More »Return COVID Testing Available on Campus
You’re Invited to Virtual Spring Convocation
President Cant invites faculty and staff to log on to Spring Convocation, which will be held via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 27. He looks forward to sharing important updates and… Read More »You’re Invited to Virtual Spring Convocation
Be Mindful with Monica on Jan. 20 and Jan. 27
Join us in a mindfulness meditation at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 27, via Zoom to relax, restore and reenergize! https://zoom.us/j/96862556847?pwd=Y2VGMGhhYjUvNUZpdjFoQkROcm4xdz09