Student Government had their online final meeting of the semester, which featured new club reports and second-week presentations.  First, the Psychology Club went over their club report. During the fall, they volunteered at the Homecoming Tailgate, Alcohol Awareness Walk and Random Acts of Kindness event. They had plans in the spring to attend the Eastern…

Thursday’s online meeting was led by the new Student Body President Kevin Long. To begin, the Neuroscience Club presented its club report. Events held this year included Random Acts of Kindness Week and a sticker sale. In the fall, members plan to host Brainwaves: One Volume, participate in SHINE, attend a neuroscience conference in the…

On April 15, Student Government held its online meeting featuring discussions covering club reports, constitutional amendments, a Capital Projects fund request and Executive Board elections. Games and Media Club presented a club report. Throughout campus and the community, group members promote acceptance and openness in both gaming and media-related topics. Some of their events have…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wilkes University’s Admissions has cut the enrollment deposit in half and extended the deadline for committed students to send in their payments.  Originally for fall enrollment, the deposit for students was $300, and they were required to be submitted by May 1. However, with the arrival of the coronavirus across…

On April 8, Student Government held its online meeting, featuring club reports, constitutional amendments, a Capital Projects proposal, faculty and staff choice award nominations and Executive Board nominations.  To start, members of Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) gave their club report. This year their activities included guest speakers, penny wars and a Valentines’ Day candy…

There was not much on the agenda at this week’s Student Government meeting, as members were still adjusting to online meetings due to the school’s closure from COVID-19. First, there was a club report from the Christian Fellowship Club. The group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays for Bible study and worship. Currently, meetings have moved…

On March 25, Student Government held its second online meeting. Due to the school’s closure, the group is transitioning to working remotely for the rest of the spring semester. First, the Hospitality Leadership Club presented its club report. The club’s mission is to expand students’ knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry through community involvement,…

Tonight, Student Government held its first meeting online due to the closure of Wilkes’ campus from COVID-19.  First, there was a fund request for the Big Event from the Executive Board’s Recording Secretary, Liam Bartko. This year it will be hosted on April 18. The Big Event is a campus-wide community service event where Wilkes…

On Feb. 26, Student Government’s meeting consisted of first-week presentations regarding Late Night Lift, Society of Nurses, Spring Fling and Spirit Committee.  In the spring, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and Passan School of Nursing are looking to have Late Night Lift on Apr. 7 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the YMCA. Students…

New High-Performance Computer Cluster A new high-performance computer cluster was funded by a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and represents the most powerful research computing resource in the area. This machine will enable both students and faculty to perform simulations and analyses for countless projects. The university is choosing a name for the…