On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held their weekly meeting. Last week, there was a non-club request, which was a senior project request. A total of 8 students from the EES and ENV department were accepted to present their senior projects at The Geological Society of America. They requested $2,000 to cover the registration fees, […]

Beth Gilbert, 20,  is preparing for more than just exams this semester as she announced her candidacy as a democrat for Wilkes-Barre City Council District C seat in January. The junior who is a member of  Pi Sigma, Political Science Honor Society; Alpha Sigma Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success and the International Studies […]

On Thursday, Feb. 26, Wilkes will be hosting the family business seminar “Eleven Best Practices of Successful Family Businesses” presented by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance.   The seminar will be presented by Dick Kane, vice chairman for Kane is Able, Inc., a fourth-generation family business.   At the seminar, family business owners will learn […]

Off Campus Federal Work Study Positions Available The Civic Engagement Office has several off-campus federal work study positions available at local non-profit agencies. Please contact Megan Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is Now Available Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is now available online.You can access your 1098-T online at […]

Wilkes Alternative Spring Break committee is holding a school supply drive for students in Costa Rica in preparation for their spring break trip. Six students were accepted into the Alternative Spring Break program to travel to Costa Rica during the University’s spring break to complete community service projects. This year, the focus will be on […]

Adventures in Reading Program to Begin on Feb. 18 The Wilkes University School of Education is sponsoring Adventures in Reading, an after-school reading program for children in grades Pre-K through five. Teacher Education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of seven […]

On Wednesday Wilkes University’s Student Government held their weekly meeting. Last week The Adventures in Science organization had requested $2,500 to fund their annual event for local fifth graders. The money will go towards lab goggles, lab supplies and t-shirts. The motion was passed by Student Government and the money was allotted to the organization. […]

Graduate School Testing Strategies Seminar Join Kerri Quick, expert on graduate school testing from Kaptest.com, in Career Services’ CAR 198 class on Feb. 4 from 12 to 12:50 p.m. in SLC 380. Learn the latest about a variety of examinations for Graduate & Professional Schools. Walk-ins welcome.   SWB RailRiders Tickets Fundraiser for Cheerleading The Wilkes University […]

The past six months have been filled with changes within Wilkes University’s IT department. The department, which had been outsourced to another company for approximately 10 years, was brought back in house this past July, and according to Dean John Stachacz of the library and IT, there were many issues needing resolution. To combat these […]

On Wednesday Wilkes University’s Student Government held their weekly meeting. Last week the Vagina monologues representative Jen Magnotta had requested $1,000 to allow up to 200 students free admission to the presentation of the Vagina Monologues. This motion was passed by Student Government and the money was allotted to The Vagina Monologues. Another follow up […]