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Student Government notes: Feb. 19 weekly meeting

On Feb. 19, Student Government’s meeting featured first and second-week presentations from Phi Beta Lambda, Adventures in Science and Residence Life along with constitution updates and class reports. Executive Board Treasurer and Resident Assistant, Kevin Long, and Resident Assistant, Moustafa Almeky, led a discussion on behalf of the Office of Residence Life for the 7th…

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New conditions to the student domestic travel policy

The Office of Risk and Compliance Management has updated the conditions to the student domestic travel policy to ensure safer travel and provide guidance for planning off-campus trips and excursions. The policy includes undergraduate students traveling to events and activities that are beyond 50 miles of Wilkes University’s campus or require staying overnight. It covers…

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Beacon Briefs: Upcoming happenings on campus

Casino Week Events for Casino Week are starting with Tie Dye Day on Feb. 17. Students can bring in shirts to dye. On Feb. 18, there will be Texas Hold’em, and on Wednesday, there will be bingo in the Henry Student Center’s lounge. Finally, on Feb. 21, Casino Night will be held in the ballroom….

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Student Government notes: Feb. 12 weekly meeting

On Feb. 12, Student Government went over first and second-week presentations along with a club report from BACCHUS. To start, Adventures in Sciences came in for a fund request. Adventures in Science is a campus-wide event that is meant to encourage high school students to get interested in learning about science. This year the theme…

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Student Government notes: Feb. 5 weekly meeting

On Feb. 5, Student Government’s meeting featured a club report and first and second-week presentations. First, Biology Club President Kayla Eller, came in for the club report. During the fall semester, the group went to the Renaissance Fair, Roba’s Farm and the Scranton Aquarium. For community service, they participated in the NEDA Walk, volunteered at…

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Beacon Briefs: Upcoming happenings on campus

Pardon Our French Pardon Our French is a French conversation group that will begin meeting on Feb. 12 from 4:15 to 5 p.m in Breiseth 107. They will be held every Wednesday from this date until the end of the semester. It is open to all Wilkes students, faculty and staff regardless of skill level….

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Student Government notes: Jan. 29 weekly meeting

On Jan. 29, Student Government’s third meeting of the semester featured first and second-week presentations along with class reports. Pre-Pharmacy Club presented a fund request to visit the Science History Institute in Philadelphia on Apr. 4. After attending the museum, they are going to the King of Prussia Mall on the way back for dinner….

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Beacon Briefs: Upcoming happenings on campus

Night to Shine Seeks Volunteers Night to Shine is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, and it provides a prom night experience for people ages 14 and up who have special needs. Guests get to walk down the red carpet, access to VIP opportunities, attend dinner and go dancing. They are looking for volunteers to…

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Student Government notes: Nov. 13 weekly meeting

This week’s Student Government meeting consisted of a second visit from the Nursing Student Organization, a fund request from UNICEF Club and further reports from the Operations Committee. The NSO came for a second-week presentation requesting funds to attend the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania Convention (SNAP) in Lancaster. This event is a chance for…

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Student Government notes: Nov. 6 weekly meeting

The first Student Government meeting of November featured both first and second-week presentations, along with Operations and club reports. The Supply Chain Management and Logistics Club, led by President Juliann Duignam, received club recognition in a unanimous vote. Their mission is to provide business students with opportunities and to share ideas about supply chain management…

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