Wilkes University Student Development

Our first official snow fall of the year Send us a picture of how you like to spend your snow days!!! Our personal favorite is drinking hot chocolate while decked out in our new Wilkes holiday sweater!! Tag us if you snagged a sweater, we would love to see them! #snowday2020 #staywarmandcozy #winterwonderland

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday! #turkeyday #thanksgiving #foodcoma

November Scavenger Hunt Details!!!! The first 25 students to complete 6 out of the 8 challenges will win a prize an awesome prizeFor valid entry, you must take a photo to prove you completed each item. Email studentdev@wilkes@edu by November 18th with all of your photos for your chance to WIN #novemberchallenge #collegescavengerhunt #wilkesu

Join us on Monday, 11/9 for SoulFire Glo yoga in the Ballroom! The first 25 students to register will join us! The link the register is in our bio!! #gloyoga #yogaforlife #buttinheadfarms #wilkesu

Attention all studentsJoin us tomorrow in the SUB for some Fall goodies!! #happyfall #studentdevelopment

The mall shopping shuttle will start this Sunday, October 11th from 11:00-4:00PM. If you are interested, please meet outside the SUB at the shuttle pickup. Questions? Email [email protected]. #shoptilyoudrop #targetvibes

Save the date, Virtual Family Day 2020!!!! Check back for updates and more information!! #familyday #wilkesu #familyofcolonels

October Scavenger Hunt Challenge The first 25 students to complete ALL 8 items will win a prize valued over $50! For valid entry, you must take a photo to prove you completed each item. Email studentdev@wilkes@edu by October 31st with all of your photos for your chance to WIN #octoberchallenge #fallfun #wilkesu #scavengerhunt2020

Join us for Trick-or-Treat Trivia tomorrow night (zoom link will be in our bio) or for Goat Yoga on Tuesday! Sign up form is in Wilkes today! #studentdevelopmentoffice #eventsoncampus #getoutside

Stop by the info desk to grab your FREE bowling pass to Chacko’s! Limited to one pass per week. Students must show Wilkes ID to get a pass. #studentdevelopment #bowling #familyofcolonels

Looking for something to do on the weekend? We got you covered!! Join us at Camp Kresge for mini WAE day sessions! Link to sign up is in our bio!!! #adventureawaits #outdooradventures #getoffcampusandseethings

Club Day is approachingMark your calendars and get involved!! If you are a club or department that would like to participate, please fill out the form in our bio! #clubday2020 #studentinvolvement #wilkesu #getinvolvedtoday

CONTEST ALERT The first 25 students who email [email protected] will have a chance to play! For a valid entry, you must take a photo or video to prove that you completed each item. You must complete ALL 8 by September 30th to win an exclusive Wilkes prize! #scavengerhunt2020 #wilkesu #getoutandexplore

Calling all clubs Council of the clubs is scheduled for Friday, 9/11/20. Please mark your calendars ! A zoom link will be sent out closer to the date. Be sure to update your club contact information before the meeting. The link is in our bio ! #wegotthis #updateyourcontactdetails #wilkesu

Looking for a volunteer opportunity or want to find more out about the Blue Army?! Join our virtual info sessions tomorrow & Thursday to find out more! The zoom link will be in our bio! #campcolonel #wilkesuorientation #wilkesu

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CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2020!!! We are so proud of all your hard work and we wish each of you continued success in your future! Stay in touch! #familyofcolonels #forevercolonel #youdidit #wilkesu

We want to say CONGRATULATIONS to our Graduate Assistant, @morgan_deangelo, as she graduates with her Masters in Business AdministrationWe are so proud of all the hard work and dedication she has shown to our department over the past two years and we will miss her so much! Morgan has accepted a full time job in Harrisburg, where she will be working for the Attorney General Office in the Office of Consumer Advocate as a regulatory analyst. CONGRATS, Morgan, we are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!!!! #bestofluck #wearefamily #familyofcolonels #wilkesu

Last contest for the week . . . What have you been snacking on over quarantine? Share your tasty or strange food combos for a chance to win baking supplies! Upload your entry on our Instagram with the #SDDaretoeat to enter & be sure to tag us as well! #fearfactor #foodiesofinstagram #wilkesu

Join us tonight for 2,000’s triviaThe game will be played through Kahoot and we will provide you the pin and the zoom link will be in our bio. The top 3 winners will get a prize! See you at 7pm! #trivianight #kahoot #wilkesu

Let’s get outside today and get moving! We are hosting a virtual 5k and if we get 20 participants, we will donate $50 to the Colonel’s food pantry! Take a picture when you finish and tag us @wilkesu_studev! . . . The first student to finish and tag us will also win a prize! #letsgetmoving #virtual5k #movetogether #wilkesu

It’s #globalgivingtuesday! Your support matters! #givingback #givingtuesday #wilkesuniversity

Happy Tuesday! Here is your challenge for today! . . Film a 1 minute or less video showing us your crib! Start your video out by saying, Hey Colonels! Welcome to my crib! Show us around your living space, your family, pets and any hobbies you may have.get creative! You have 24 hours to submit your video to [email protected]. .... . #homesofinstagram #finalsweekbreaktime #havefun #familyofcolonels See more

Virtual contest week starts now!!!! . . . Who wants to be the next Tik Tok star? Now is your chance!! Make up your own tik tok dance to Dance Monkey and tag us on Instagram @wilkesu_studev. Submissions must be posted by 11:59 PM tonight for a chance to win. Good luck!... . . . #danceyourheartout #tiktokchallenge #finalsweekfun #familyofcolonels See more

Every day offers you a new opportunity to become the best version of yourself. What choices will you make today? #faith #newbeginnings #choksehappiness

Happy Blue & Gold Day!!! #wilkesu #familyofcolonels #webleedblueandgold

Stay tuned next week for some FUN virtual contestsWe will be hosting a kahoot, tik tok challenge and much more! Check back on Monday for the first activity! You must be a current student and follow our page to enter at a chance to win! #finalsweekmotivation #triviacontest #grandprizewinner #familyofcolonels

The poem entries are in and it’s time to vote! Please comment below on your favorite poem. Poem 1, Poem 2 or Poem 3! The poem with the most votes win! Voting ends Friday at noon! #poetsofinstagram #poetrycontest #wilkesu

Let’s show our support for Adventure Education and join their upcoming WAE Wednesday’s! First challenge, s’mores!!!!! Follow along for more information @wilkesadventureed. #wellnesswednesday #outdooradventures #wilkesu

We are so grateful for all of those who are on the frontlines during this time! Let’s show them our support! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! #givingbacktuesday #frontlineheroes #familyofcolonels

Last week before finals, Let’s finish out the semester strong!!! #motivationalmondays #crushingfinalsprep #familyofcolonels

Where do you like to pray, ponder or meditate? Take time this weekend to feed your soul. Go for a hike in the woods, savor your cup of coffee, look at the stars, and when you do, send up a thank you for all the things that bring wonder into your life. #faith #praytogether #faithfridays

Poetry contest alertLet’s put your creativity to work with a fun poetry contest! The poem topic is the new normal and keep it to 100 words or less. Please submit your poem to [email protected] by Wednesday, April 29th @ noon. Once all poems are submitted, we will post them on our page and the student body will vote for their favorite. The winner will receive a gift card to Barnes & Noble! #poetsofinstagram #contestalert #yournewnormal #wilkesu

We challenge you to get outside today and take advantage of the ! Thank you to senior, Francesca Varela-Seri for putting together this video and motivating us to move more! #wellnesswednesday #movemoregang #wilkesu

We miss you Colonels! Stay safe and we will see you soon!!!

Tomorrow, April 22nd, is Earth Day! On this Giving Back Tuesday, we would like to share some ways we can give back to our environment. Be sure to do your part and celebrate Earth Day, while maintaining safe and social distances during the pandemic. #earthday2020 #savetheplanet #familyofcolonels

New Monday, new week, new goals!!! Stay strong Colonels!!! #motivationalmonday #strongertogether #familyofcolonels

Take a few minutes and ponder this challenge. Be the reason that someone smiles today! #faith #treatothersthewayyouwanttobetreated

Calling all colonels, it’s contest timeCan you name that cartoon or animated character? The first student to submit the most correct answers by Sunday, 4/19/20 will win a $25 prize. There will be one winner per photo. If you think you know the answers, email us at [email protected]. The winners will be announced on Monday! #contestalert #winnerwinnerchickendinner #wilkesu

The American Red Cross is seeking healthy blood donors to help minimize the severe blood shortage. Already practicing the highest level of safety standards, the Red Cross is taking extra measures to ensure donor safety during this time. Visit their website to find a donation center near you! #donatebloodsavelives #familyofcolonels #wilkesu

Happy Monday, Colonels!!! Stay strong and have a great week!! #familyofcolonels #wilkesu #mondaymotivation

Happy Easter!!!!

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! My name is Megan Boone Valkenburg (Meg) and I am taking over the Student Development INSTA airwaves tomorrow! I serve as the Civic Engagement Coordinator at the most magical place on earth- Wilkes. I have the awesome honor of working with amazing students and the community, both close to home and abroad. Over the last 13 years, I've fostered deep meaningful relationships with many non-profit organizations both domestically and abroad for the... LEAP-AB immersion experiences. As an advocate for experiential learning and social justice, I love exploring together- Whether it’s working with my AmeriCorps*VISTA Neishmy Rodriguez, supporting my undecided advisees, or planning new service initiatives with Alpha Phi Omega. Nothing is more exciting to me than to see students grow as leaders. When I’m not at Wilkes I’m taking classes to finish up my EdD in Educational Leadership and hanging out with my kiddos. Check meowt tomorrow to find out more about my zany menagerie. #instagramtakeover #wilkesu #civicengagment See more

Hey Everyone! My name is Missy Howells and I will be taking over the Student Development Instagram tomorrow! I serve as the Director of Student Development at Wilkes. I have the privilege of overseeing really great programs and working with really great students - alongside all of the people you got to see this week! Tune in tomorrow to find out more about me! #instagramtakeover #studentdevelopment #wilkesu

Hi Everyone! I’m Kristin Osipower, coordinator for Campus Interfaith and the Colonel’s Closet. I am originally from Bethlehem, PA, and my husband and I moved to NEPA after we graduated college. My first job was in Wilkes’ admissions office, but I took time off (nearly 15 years!) to raise our four children before returning to Wilkes in 2016. We’re a busy family, and it’s often hard to pin me down in one place for very long. I love to cook, read, run and I recently discovered what could become my newest passion--kayaking. I look forward to sharing a little bit of my wonderfully ordinary--but never dull--life with you! #instagramtakeover #wilkesu #campusfaith

Hi Everyone! I’m Jill Price, the Wilkes Adventure Education Coordinator. In WAE, we run the ropes course and climbing wall, offer team building and yoga sessions for clubs, teams, classes, and outside groups. We also organize and lead break trips and semester weekend adventures like hiking, kayaking, camping, etc. I moved back to NEPA almost 12 years ago after traveling my way around the country. I live in Wyoming, PA with my partner Ryan and our big ol’ blended family. I’m taking over the day tomorrow and bringing you into the madness! #instagramtakeover #adventureeducation #wilkesu

Something I LOVE to do is travel! Every place is a new adventure, whether it’s to a new town, state or country. Last year, I was lucky enough to snorkel at the Island of Icacos off Puerto Rico, kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland, see Stonehenge in England and enjoy my love for country music in Nashville!

Hi Everyone! My name is Morgan DeAngelo, and I am the Graduate Assistant in Student Development. I assist with many Student Life activities including events, civic engagement, internships and more! I will be finishing my MBA this May, and after graduation I’ll be moving to Harrisburg to work as a Regulatory Analyst for the PA Attorney General (many thanks to my incredible mentors at Wilkes). I am really excited to take over the Student Development Instagram tomorrow, so check back in to learn more about me! #instagramtakeover #gradassistant #wilkesu

Are you feeling sluggish and want to move more? Here are 5 workouts that you can do from your living room with minimal equipment required. The workouts vary in difficulty and modifications can be made for every move! Need a little extra push? Feel free to message us to set up a virtual hangout and Megan will do the workouts with you! You got this Colonels! #workoutformentalhealth #feelgoodmonday #wilkesu

This week the Office of Student Development will be taking over your Instagram feedsJoin us as we give you a sneak peek into our daily routines as we survive this quarantine together! We will kick it off tomorrow with Megan Pitts! Hi Everyone! My name is Megan Pitts, and I am the Activities Coordinator for the Office of Student Development. Along with planning activities, I oversee club relations & fundraisers, manage the info desk and I am the advisor for WUPB! I live in Dallas, PA and I was born and raised in NEPA!! Tune in tomorrow for some fun facts and to learn more about me!

Sunday Jams! Do you have a favorite song that you would like to see on the list?! Comment below and we will add it next week! #sundayjamsession #musictherapy #wilkesu

Social distancing may have cancelled concerts, but musicians are still finding ways to share their gifts with listeners. The song below is one of Kristin Osipower favorites. Share your favorite tunes that are helping you get through the days and be sure to tag us!

ATTENTION students! It’s contest time! Do you think you can come up with a funny caption for this photo? Write your caption in the comment section and the funniest comment will WIN a $50 prize! All comments will be judged by our Associate Dean of Student Development, Dr. Phil Ruthkosky! Contest ends on Monday, April 6th. #funnybabyfaces #contestalert #wilkesu

Twenty-second hugs. Hug someone in your house. Hug everyone in your house. Hugs, no pat-pats on the back. If hugging is not your thing, high fives. Then take note of the smiles and feeling of wellbeing. Repeat daily then expand to your friends once social-distancing is done. #wellnesswednesday #huggingisgoodforthesoul #familyofcolonels #wilkesu

Spring is here, and what better way to start your cleaning than to go through your closets and donate to those in need! #givingbacktuesday #springcleaning #wilkesu

New week, new goals! We got this! #motivationalmonday #familyofcolonels #quarantinelife

Sunday Jams! #payitforwardlive #musictherapy #familyofcolonels #wilkesu

Have you considered joining the Interfaith Office’s Busy Person Retreat from March 30--April 1? This self-paced retreat is designed to help you slow down and engage your spiritual side. All you need is 30 minutes each day for 3 days. Materials are emailed to you each morning to guide you through the process. It’s super easy and super convenient! Contact [email protected] to register. #faithfriday #grateful #wilkesu

Contest AlertAre you up for a challenge? Complete 8 of the 16 tasks and take a picture to prove you completed the challenge. The first 3 students to email us at [email protected] with proof of completion will WIN a prize valued at $50. Challenge ends on April 2nd!!! Have fun Colonels!

Wellness Wednesday! Gratitude is the attitude of wellness today. WAE dares you to email another Colonel you are grateful for and tell them why. It might be awkward at first but almost everything great in life is awkward at first and you’ll never know the WAEs it will lift someone’s spirits in these awkward times. #wellnesswednesday #gratitudepractice #adventureeducation

Giving back to the community is something we take pride in through the Office of Civic Engagement. Check out some photos of students volunteering throughout the Wilkes Barre Community, and at the CEO Food Bank and North Carolina Tiger Rescue last year. Stay tuned for ways you could help out your community from home during this time! #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #wilkesu

It’s National Puppy Day!! Tag us in the comments with pictures of your pups

Happy Monday Stay positive Colonels! * * #motivationalmonday #studentdevelopment #yougotthis #wilkesu #positivevibes

Many people turn to religion during stressful times like this, but social distancing and cancellations are aren’t making that easy to do. Here are 5 easy tips to help you connect with faith and community. Comment below and tell us how your faith is helping you through these days! #campusinterfaithresources #wewillgetthroughthis #wilkesu

Are you going stir crazy?!? Student Development has your back! Check in with us for our daily posts to help ease your minds!! We will be posting words of encouragement, online contests and more!!!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know that the original color of St. Patrick’s Day was blue?!? We hope that you can take some time tonight to relax and tune into a FREE live stream concert! Dropkick Murphys will be live from Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!! Tune into the link in the picture! #stpatricksday #dropkickmurphys #wilkesu