Today @ Wilkes news for students.
On Saturday, October 10th, 2026, the Gold Bar Club at Wilkes University is hosting a 5K in honor of Wilkes Alumni Major Candice Adams Ismirle, who passed away from triple-negative breast cancer in 2016. Profits… Read More »Kisses to Cancer 5K
Congratulations to Reagan Weldon Peri for winning 1st place in our National Library Week Poster Contest for her poster “At Farley Library You Will. . .” Reagan receives a $100 Amazon gift card and… Read More »Library Poster Contest Winner Announced
Check out what’s happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre!
Use it, don’t lose it! You can spend your Flex Dollars in-store or online at the Wilkes Bookstore before the end of the semester. Follow us on Instagram @wucolonelcorner to stay up-to-date on sales, store events and new products.
Remember to bring back your rented textbooks before the end of the semester! Early Check-In Happening Now! Rentals for the Spring 2026 semester are due on or before Saturday, May 9th. Check your wilkes.edu email for reminders or… Read More »📚Spring Textbook Rental Early Check In Happening Now!📚
Come see the Student Choreographers Concert on May 2nd at 7 PM! This evening of dance showcases original works in a wide range of styles: from contemporary to ballet, and everything in between. Each piece… Read More »Student Choreography Concert
Don’t forget! The Health Services Health Fair is today 🎉 JPAC 2nd Floor of the Henry Student Building 11am-1pm Come check out all the events: • Health Screenings: Thyroid and Carotid Arteries. Cash or Check… Read More »HEALTH FAIR 2026
Today’s Fork Over Love meal delivery will be from Theo’s Metro! Stop by The Colonel’s Cupboard after 2:00 p.m. to grab dinner!
The finals schedule for The Colonel’s Cupboard is attached! Make plans to stop by and stock up. Reach out to Liz (elizabeth.ramos1@wilkes.edu) or Catie (catherine.becker@wilkes.edu) with any questions. View Document in New Tab
The Wilkes University Gender and Sexuality Alliance is hosting a lavender celebration to honor our LGBTQ+ students graduating this year. The celebration is open to all students. You do not have to be an active… Read More »Lavender Celebration