Programming & Events

The Office of Diversity Initiatives develops and facilitates programming to educate our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world.

Peace. Inclusion. Equity.

Peace. Inclusion. Equity.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Henry Student Center

Join us for the 7th Annual Student Diversity and Leadership Conference at 正澳门六合彩开奖直播!

The conference will offer workshops centered around our theme of peace, inclusion, and equity with speakers from around the area who will share their expertise. We will also offer a resume workshop and coffee hour. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the conference.

Welcome to Our Neighborhood Social

Sep 12 | 11 a.m. - noon | Max Roth Room 105

Meet and greet the Office of Diversity Affairs! Stop by for light refreshments.

City of Wilkes Barre Multicultural Parade

Sep 14 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Public Square

The Multicultural Parade is a free community event and an opportunity to enjoy Wilkes-Barre's rich diversity. They will have food trucks and live performances. If you would like to walk with Wilkes, Erica Acosta for more information

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Sep 15 | 4:30 p.m. | JPAC

Short Story reading by a Creative Writing student Reyna de Jesus Contreras. There will be a Q & A session lead after the reading by Dr. David Hicks, Director of Creative Writing.

Adulting 101

Sep 17 | 11 a.m. - noon | Savitz Lounge

The topic for this session is Soft Skills and How to Market Them. A collaboration with the Jenna Weiss, Internship Coordinator.

Night on the Town

Sep 26 | 5 p.m. | La Cantina Amigon

Night on the Town provides students the opportunity to experience a local area restaurant. The focus is on learning the history and customs of a cultural group through food and other activities. Seating is limited, you must RSVP.

Coffee Hour: Costa Rica

Oct 2 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | SAvitz Lounge

Come and learn about Costa Rica & Ecotourism with Dr. Andy Miller.

National Coming Out Day Awareness

Oct 3 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge

Join Mx. Jake Kelly for an interactive conversation on LGBTQIIA day Oberseverance. Learn how to invite others in having conversation on accepting others and their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Collaboration with Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA).

Adulting 101

Oct 8 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge

The topic for this session is Credit & Credit Cards. Come learn how to build your credit and some do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s about credit cards. RSVP is required for this event. With Professor Scott Skammer.

Coffee Hour: Diwali Celebration

Oct 30 | 2 - 3 p.m. | SAvitz Lounge

Wilkes alum Tina Doshi will be talking about Diwali. Diwali is one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals in India and across many parts of the world among Hindus.

Adulting 101

Nov 5 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge

This session is an interview workshop. A ccollaboration with the Jenna Weiss, Internship Coordinator. Polish or come pick up some new interview skills.

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