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MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Wilkes University Hosts Free STEM Discovery Day, Nov. 2
WHAT: Wilkes University hosts more than 200 elementary and middle school-aged children to explore the fields of biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental engineering and earth and environmental sciences during STEM Discovery Day. More tha...
Nov 1, 2019, 9:25am EDT
Physician and Addiction Specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky Delivers Keynote at Wilkes University Pain and Addiction Summit
Leaders at the forefront of battling the opioid crisis will present at Wilkes University's Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit on Friday, April 3 at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Dr. Drew Pinsky, known nationally as "Dr. Drew," will deliver the keynote addres...
Oct 31, 2019, 11:30am EDT
Wilkes University's Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Honors Mentors During Oct. 17 Event
Celebrating the role of mentors in nurturing entrepreneurial endeavors, Wilkes University's Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship hosted its fourth annual mentor breakfast honoring three executive mentors. The event occurred on...
Oct 30, 2019, 2:14pm EDT
Wilkes University Theatre Presents Nine, Nov. 14-17
Wilkes University Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, Nine. The performances will take place on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 2...
Oct 30, 2019, 1:54pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Wilkes University's Programming Board Hosts Campus Invasion Tour with Ghost Hunters, Oct. 30
WHAT: Wilkes University's Programming Board will host the group Ghost Hunters and the Paranormal on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. The paranormal agency will conduct a lecture on evidence of the paranormal, tarot card readings, galley style psychic r...
Oct 30, 2019, 10:59am EDT
Wilkes University Offers Online Undergraduate Courses During Winter Intersession
Winter intersession at Wilkes University offers quality education at an affordable price. Winter intersession classes have reduced tuition rates of $520 per credit. Winter intersession offers an accelerated path of study with online courses. Undergr...
Oct 29, 2019, 2:36pm EDT
Wilkes University Partners With Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition to Host Opioid Advocacy Forum on Nov. 14
Anyone can be a hero and join the efforts to end the opioid crisis. That will be the focus when Wilkes University and the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition partner to host an Opioid Advocacy Forum on Nov. 14. Devin Reaves, executive director and co...
Oct 28, 2019, 2:53pm EDT
The Family Business Alliance Presents Texas Hold'em, A Program Exploring Options to Hold or Sell a Family Business Nov. 7 at Wilkes University
Knowing when to sell or retain a business can be a challenge - especially when it is a family business. The topic will be explored from the perspectives of experts and business owners when the Family Business Alliance of Wilkes University and Penn Stat...
Oct 24, 2019, 11:20am EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY SHINE Of Luzerne County Marks Opening of Kistler Elementary Center with National Lights On After School Event On Oct. 24
SHINE of Luzerne County at Wilkes University will hold a National Lights On After School celebration and mark the opening of its new center at Kistler Elementary School with an Oct. 24 event. The celebration and ribbon cutting will be at 4 p.m. in the ...
Oct 22, 2019, 12:14pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Wilkes University Hosts Career and Internships Fair Oct. 17, 11 a.m.
Wilkes University students have a chance to meet and network with more than 85 employers and 45 graduate and professional schools when the University's Center for Career Development and Internships holds it Career and Internships Fair on Thursday, Oct....
Oct 16, 2019, 11:30am EDT