Events

Discover a carefully-curated array of events focused on enriching your well-being and academic journey. These events are crafted to bolster your success by seamlessly integrating personal growth with scholarly advancement. Embark on a journey of holistic development tailored to elevate your college experience.

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13
Feb

The Coleman Love Lab: Healthy Relationships Uncovered

  • Freedom Hall 122

Join us at the Coleman Love Lab for an open and honest conversation about building strong, safe, and loving relationships. We’ll finish the night by creating heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for the children at St. Jude’s. Let’s learn, connect, and give back together!

17
Feb

"I Am Not Your Negro" Screening

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  • Freedom Hall 122

Join us for a Black History Month screening of the award-winning documentary, "I Am Not Your Negro." The film focuses on James Baldwin's observations on the Civil Rights Movement and is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Stay after for an engaging discussion facilitated by Professor Matthew Myrick from the Social Work department.

18
Feb

Exhibit: The Lives of Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin

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  • Drost Room, Wolfgram Memorial Library

Visit the Drost Room for an interactive exhibit focusing on the lives and work of writers and activists, Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. In celebration of what would be Baldwin's 100th birthday and in acknowledgement of Giovanni's recent passing, we will be screening clips from a 1971 televised conversation between these two greats.

Student presenting at the High-Impact Practices Fair
19
Feb

High-Impact Educational Practices Fair

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  • University Center Atrium

Widener University is committed to using high-impact educational practices to create robust and meaningful learning experiences for our students. This annual event showcases the student achievements in these practices, such as service learning activities, research with faculty, internships, global engagement, and senior projects.

students pose with widener mascot
20
Feb

Financial Aid 102 — A Virtual Information Session

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  • Zoom

Dive deeper into financial aid details and explore the different types of aid available, when and what to expect with your financial aid offer, Widener payment plans, and more. Come with questions and we'll have the answers!

24
Feb

Acing Your Job Search: Next-Level Strategies That Really Work

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  • Zoom

Discover advanced techniques to elevate your job search in "Acing Your Job Search: Next-Level Strategies That Really Work." This event will provide you with actionable insights and innovative strategies to stand out in today's competitive job market!

25
Feb

SGA Town Hall: Relationships in Media

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  • Lathem Hall

Join SGA for a roundtable discussion about healthy and unhealthy relationships using clips from popular movies and TV shows!

mindful meetup event
27
Feb

Mindful Meetup - 12:30 & 4:15

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  • Wolfgram Memorial Library, Greene Poetry Corner

Stressed out? Take a break for 10-15 minutes to participate in a mindful activity. Join us midday at 12:30 or later in the afternoon at 4:15. This week's activity is making stress balls.

28
Feb

INSPIRE Leadership Conference

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  • University Center, Alumni Hall & Lathem Hall

Calling all students--join us for an unforgettable evening filled with learning, growth, and connection as we explore the “C’s” of leadership: courage, creativity, commitment, character, communication, connection, and confidence.

mock madness interview session
18
Mar

Mock Madness Week (March 18-21)

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  • Virtual, Zoom

The Career Design and Development office is holding its annual Fall Mock Madness week! Students can have mock interviews with professionals from top companies, alumni, and Widener staff and faculty, and gain insight into what employers are looking for.

Thriving as a Digital Reader
18
Mar

Thriving as a Digital Reader –– Session 1

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  • Zoom

Do you adjust your approach to reading when reading from a screen? Amanda Sholtis, Assistant Professor at Widener Commonwealth, will explore why it may be challenging to read materials when they are in a digital format.

Thriving as a Digital Reader
20
Mar

Thriving as a Digital Reader –– Session 2

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  • Zoom

Do you adjust your approach to reading when reading from a screen? Amanda Sholtis, Assistant Professor at Widener Commonwealth, will explore why it may be challenging to read materials when they are in a digital format.

20
Mar

AI Day Kickoff Workshop

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  • Webb Room

Join us for a workshop kicking off AI Day! At this workshop, you'll hear from education leader Samuel Mormando about the latest developments in AI and how you can take advantage of them.

20
Mar

Magic for the Future with Trigg Watson

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  • Alumni Auditorium

Ahead of AI Day, join us for a magic show with Trigg Watson for a unique magic experience. Trigg perfers his iPad to a deck of cards and has entertained audiences from London to Las Vegas, won international awards, and appeared on every major American magic TV show.

AI Day
21
Mar

AI Day

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  • Chester Campus

Join us for an inspiring day of events where faculty, students, alumni, and thought leaders come together to discuss, discover, and demonstrate the transformative power of AI in education, work, and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with AI. Let's explore the possibilities of AI together!

Students Presenting at Honors Week
24
Mar

Honors Week (3/24-3/28)

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  • Multiple Campus Locations and Virtual Sessions

Honors Week is a university-wide celebration of academic excellence. Events include student presentations, a faculty music recital, honor society inductions, and more.