by Megan Krisanda in News
A new center that emphasizes international education and diversity is taking shape at Wilkes University. The Diversity Task Force proposed the idea of a Center for Global Education and Diversity to the Board of Directors in December 2007, and the Board unanimously approved its concept.
Chelsea Clinton stops at Wilkes University, while Obama campaign sets up shop only blocks away
by Andrew Seaman in News
The "Old Bookstore" in the Henry Student Center was filled to capacity when Chelsea Clinton, daughter of presidential hopeful New York Senator Hillary Clinton, made a stop at Wilkes University on Wednesday, March 12, to answer questions from students, faculty, staff and the public about her mother's campaign.
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Illinois Senator Barack Obama, Democratic presidential hopeful, will make a stop at Wilkes University Tuesday, April 1, to offer a stump speech at the Marts Gymnasium at 11 a.m. Wilkes will be part of the "Road to Change" bus tour and doors will open at 9:30.
by Andrew Seaman in News
During the St. Patrick's Day parade in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 16, several bagpipers walked down Main St. Joining them in the parade were political candidates including Congressman Kanjorski and his opponent, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District.
Volunteer organization offers to serve as watch group for community
by Nick Podolak in News
Locals may have noticed them patrolling the streets decorated red berets and jackets. But have no fear; the community has just gotten a lot safer. The Guardian Angels, an unarmed citizen safety patrol unit born in New York City in the late 70s, recently opened a Wilkes-Barre chapter to help local law enforcement and the Crime Watch Coalition fight criminal activity with what coordinator Scott Koppenhofer calls a "visual deterrent.
by Nicole Frail in News
At the end of the spring semester, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and Nursing at Wilkes University will lose three key faculty members in pharmacy.
After finals, Dr. Sheila Kang, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, will move to Chicago with her husband, who recently finished his fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Gastroenterology.
by Amy Fusco in News
Wilkes University's Student Development Office has announced that Theresa Monaco, former religion teacher in New York, has been hired as the new Interfaith Coordinator for campus.
After a lengthy selection process, the Diocese of Scranton made the offer to Monaco.
by Andrew Seaman in News
On May 17, 2008, Thomas H. Kean, chairman of the 9/11 Commission, former New Jersey Governor and president of Drew University will deliver the keynote address at the 61st annual spring commencement. President George W. Bush named Kean to head the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States.
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In the February 19 news article, "Wilkes creative writing graduate to head Council" the article stated that the Cultural Council of Luzerne County, "…is a non-profit advocacy program which began in 1999 as an extension of the Greater Chamber of Wilkes-Barre Business and Industry.
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