International Engagement’s MEDUCA 10 students recently visited local schools for teaching training. The students have had in total eight school visits, including Kistler, Heights Murray, GAR, and Graham Academy. At these visits, the students have done observations and teaching exercises. The students have visited the Graham Academy, a special education school in Luzerne, three times…

The Sordoni Art Gallery had its first art in context lecture for its new exhibit “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection.” The lecture featured Carl Achhammer Jr. of Zenchaser Bonsai. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees, according to Achhmamer. “Bonsai is the perfect combination of art and horticulture,”…

Wilkes University has announced  changes to the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department. An agreement with Lackawanna College as well as a new online program were announced recently. A new articulation agreement has been met with Lackawanna College. Lackawanna graduates can transfer to Wilkes to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students from Lackawanna who have completed…

A new opportunity for education has been announced at Wilkes University. The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership has announced a new online master of business administration program. Prospective students have until Aug. 1 to apply to start in the fall when the program launches. The program, which can be completed in two…

Students had the chance to win some exciting prizes at this semester’s Casino Week. The event, hosted every semester by Student Government, was a week long faux gambling themed week. The events included Texas Hold-Em on Tuesday, bingo on Wednesday, and finally ending with the much-attended Casino Night on Friday. Casino Night took place in…

Campus Diversity Initiatives is presenting an African American read-in for Black History Month. The event will take place from 4:15 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. The annual event will be in collaboration with the SHINE after-school program. The program, which launched in 2015, offers four days of week of after-school curriculum for students….

A recent shooting near campus prompted public safety to send out emergency alerts. The shooting, which took place on South Main Street near Pizza Fellas and the PSC gas station, occurred on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m., according to the Times Leader. Wilkes University sent out an emergency alert at 6:46 p.m, stating: “Report of…

Campus Interfaith’s monthly lunch-and-learn series began on Feb. 6 with a topic titled “Islam: Between Truth and Myth.” The event, which was held in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Center, was hosted by the Almeky family including Dr. Essam Almeky, his wife Dr. Azza Almeky, and their sons Mustafa and Abdul. The event…

Pharmacy and nursing students are collaborating for the 2019 Medication Adherence Team Challenge. The challenge has Wilkes students working with health profession students from across the country competing in the 2019 Medication Adherence Team Challenge. The challenge is a two-month long competition to raise awareness for taking medication as directed. Medication Adherence Team Challenge is…

Wilkes University teamed up with the Luzerne County Medical Society and the Luzerne County District Attorney and Sheriff offices for National Perscription Drug Take Back Day. The day, which was created by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), encourages the disposal of expired medication in a safe way.  The event took place on Oct….