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Check out this week’s events!
December 6, 2022
Jazz Ensemble to Perform
The Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble presents a concert of Big Band jazz classics and newly composed music by Jazz Composer Gregory DV Holmes, on Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center… Read More »Jazz Ensemble to Perform
Sharing news of the passing of John Pesta, former executive director of facilities
Wilkes University is saddened to share news of the passing of John Pesta, 73, former executive director of facilities. Many from our community will remember John fondly as he worked at Wilkes for 32 years… Read More »Sharing news of the passing of John Pesta, former executive director of facilities
Craft & Cookies at the Sordoni Gallery
Craft & Cookies at the Sordoni Art Gallery Thursday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a break from the end of the semester and kick back at the Sordoni Art Gallery.… Read More »Craft & Cookies at the Sordoni Gallery
Center for Career Development & Internships Collecting Items for Homeless
The Center for Career Development and Internships will be collecting items for The People’s Guild, a mutual aid organization which assists our homeless friends and neighbors with various needs. We’ll be collecting things such as socks,… Read More »Center for Career Development & Internships Collecting Items for Homeless
Volunteer Opportunities thorugh the Civic Engagement Office
Valley Santa is looking for letter readers and shoppers for their annual Christmas program. Readers will meet at the Luzerne Bank Building 11th floor at 6 pm Monday and Thursday. Shopping is in the lower… Read More »Volunteer Opportunities thorugh the Civic Engagement Office
CCDI – Internship and Career Opportunities Padlet – Week of 12/5
Fellion Dance Company in NYC is looking for several interns in marketing, management and more this week! KPMG is hiring for a full time Tax Business Analyst at one of their locations in Florida. Check… Read More »CCDI – Internship and Career Opportunities Padlet – Week of 12/5
TONIGHT LINKEDIN SEMINAR 6 PM on Zoom
Come learn tips and tricks on how to get employers interested in your profile. Alumni Audrey Wood will be hosting a presentation and answering questions you may have about LinkedIn. Zoom link will be sent… Read More »TONIGHT LINKEDIN SEMINAR 6 PM on Zoom
HPSC Give Kids the World Drive
Wilkes Honors is giving back in this donation drive. We will be accepting donations for Give Kids the World, a nonprofit that aims to give to critically ill children. We will be accepting donations of books and… Read More »HPSC Give Kids the World Drive
Agnew Dissertation Defense Scheduled for December 12th
The Dean of the College of Health & Education and Chair of the Doctoral Department announce the defense of the dissertation entitled Examining the Lived Experiences of Teachers Who Reported a Pedagogical Transformation as a… Read More »Agnew Dissertation Defense Scheduled for December 12th