ZOOM IN: Study Abroad Contest The Office of Study Abroad is holding a contest for students who have studied abroad. They are looking for the most interesting, compelling, exciting and awe-inspiring photos. For more information, email Erica Acosta at erica.acosta@wilkes.edu. Alternative Fall Break Sign ups are now available for the Alternative Fall Break Trip to […]
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Beacon Briefs
Posted on 29 September 2015.
Important Network News – Internet Upgrade On Sept. 29, the ITS Network team and Frontier Communications will work on upgrading the Internet circuit from 260MB to 340MB. Work will begin approximately at 5 p.m. and will last till approximately 6 p.m. During this time users will not be able to access the Internet, or any […]
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University’s Veterans Council receives $10,000 grant
Posted on 16 September 2015.
Wilkes University’s Veterans Council has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the VetCenter Initiative grant program, a partnership between Student Veterans of America (SVA) and The Home Depot Foundation to renovate a center for veterans on campus. A space in Conyngham Hall has been designated as a veteran resource center, and will serve as a […]
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Where to go for the best pizza around Wilkes
Posted on 21 April 2015.
Having a slice of pizza is the norm for many college students in today’s society. The price, taste and the idea of pizza are some of many reasons why students choose it. In the eyes of Wilkes students there is a clear battle of who has the best pizza, between Frank’s Pizzeria and Angelo’s Pizzeria. […]
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Beacon Briefs
Posted on 21 April 2015.
Final Exam Schedule Updates Please check the on-line version of the Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule (http://www.wilkes.edu/ academics/office-of-the- registrar-recorder/calendar- schedules.aspx), as there have been many updates over the past few weeks. Commuter/Off Campus Parking Applications Available Now Parking applications for the Fall 2015 semester are available now online. The deadline to apply is May 15. […]
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Beacon Briefs
Posted on 21 April 2015.
Final Exam Schedule Updates Please check the on-line version of the Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule (http://www.wilkes.edu/ academics/office-of-the- registrar-recorder/calendar- schedules.aspx), as there have been many updates over the past few weeks. Commuter/Off Campus Parking Applications Available Now Parking applications for the Fall 2015 semester are available now online. The deadline to apply is May 15. […]
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Beacon Briefs
Posted on 17 April 2015.
MSC Baltimore Trip MSC will be hosting a free trip to Baltimore on Saturday, April 18. Students will be leaving the Henry Student Center at 8 a.m. and leaving Baltimore to return to Wilkes-Barre at 6 p.m. Students can optionally pay $10 to go to the National Aquarium. Sign ups will be at the Front Desk. Glow Run The “Just Glow With […]
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The Girl Behind the Camera
Posted on 12 April 2015.
Haley Adam I was walking through campus the other day when a girl I had never seen before caught my attention. It wasn’t that she was super dressed up, or really put together. She was wearing your typical business suit, which made me think she probably had a presentation or something important along those lines. […]
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Beacon Briefs
Posted on 31 March 2015.
Wilkes Candidate for Leadership Wilkes-Barre, 2015-16 Anyone interested in being the Wilkes nominee is asked to submit a letter of interest that addresses the following question: “How do you think the Leadership Wilkes-Barre program can help you fulfill your aspirations as a leader at Wilkes and in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area?” If a candidate in previous […]
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Jaleel&Kayla
Posted on 25 March 2015.
Creative is what comes to mind when I think of this lovely couple. Creative. Confident. Crazy in love. Jaleel and Kayla, both seniors at Wilkes University, have been one of Wilkes most adorable and fashionable couples since the beginning of freshman year. Not having known each other yet, the love birds were constantly drawn to […]
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