February 2022
What’s Up in Wilkes-Barre?
Check out this week’s events.
Help Preserve Black History at the Third Annual Douglass Day Transcribe-a-Thon
Members of the Wilkes community will take an active role in preserving Black history during this nationwide transcribe-a-thon. The event, which honors both Frederick Douglass Day and Black History Month, will take place from 11 a.m.… Read More »Help Preserve Black History at the Third Annual Douglass Day Transcribe-a-Thon
Black History Month Continues with a Special Evening with Juan Logan
Juan Logan, artist and art collector will discuss his work in his exhibition Creating & Collecting with gallery director Heather Sincavage at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom. At once abstract and representational,… Read More »Black History Month Continues with a Special Evening with Juan Logan
Poet Richard Boada Visit Rescheduled to Feb. 15-16
The Wilkes University English Department will open the 2022 Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Series with a campus visit from poet Richard Boada on Feb. 15-16. Richard Boada is author of three poetry collections: We… Read More »Poet Richard Boada Visit Rescheduled to Feb. 15-16
Intramural Registration Now Open
Intramural registration will begin immediately and will continue until Friday, March 11. Sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer, cornhole, kanjam, spike ball, table tennis and pickleball. Register online at IMLeagues.com. No late registrations will be accepted,… Read More »Intramural Registration Now Open
MBA/PharmD Dual Degree Information Session Scheduled for March 3
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION SESSION HAS BEEN MOVED TO SIMMS CENTER, ROOM 127. Join us at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, in room 127 of the Simms Center to learn about Wilkes University’s… Read More »MBA/PharmD Dual Degree Information Session Scheduled for March 3
Kappa Psi Delta Omicron Holds Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
Kappa Psi Delta Omicron will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts through Friday, Feb. 11. The pick-up date will be Thursday, Feb. 17. You can get a dozen glazed donuts for $9 or a half dozen specialty donuts… Read More »Kappa Psi Delta Omicron Holds Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
Join Teach Plus PA for a Panel Discussion on Feb. 23
Rhonda Rabbitt, dean of the School of Education, invites educators to an important event, a PA Early Childhood Education Panel Discussion, from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The panel discussion is being coordinated… Read More »Join Teach Plus PA for a Panel Discussion on Feb. 23
Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Offers Nursing Scholarship
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation recently announced the opening of its new Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship, established through the Scranton Area Community Foundation. This $800,000 competitive nursing scholarship program aims to support the growth and… Read More »Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Offers Nursing Scholarship