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By Shelby Bowman '26

On Halloween, Brittany Harman, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, tasked the students in her biopsychology class with creating zombie-themed menus featuring various parts of the brain. Some menus included spooky starters like Spicy Amygdala Dip and Cerebellum Salad with eyeball croutons, along with eerie entrees like Frontal Lobe Fillet. 

Wilson College invites the community to begin the holiday season at its 105th Christmas Vespers on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the historic Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall on the college campus. Leading the service will be the Rev. Andrew Hart, D.Min., the Nancy Adams Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Hudnut Clarkson ’47 college chaplain, and Dillon Beede, M.M., Ed.M., director of choral activities and chair of music.  

Wilson College will open a new art exhibition titled “Jacques Callot and Those Who Came After” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the first-floor gallery of the John Stewart Memorial Library. The exhibition will run through the spring semester. 

by Shelby Bowman '26

For a group of Wilson College students, the start of the new year will mean more than just another semester; it will mean delivering healthcare to the sugarcane fields of the Dominican Republic. Sherri Stahl, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, instructor of nursing, and Wendell Smith, Ph.D., professor of Spanish, will lead the weeklong trip, scheduled for January 4-11, 2026. Together, they will guide students in providing essential medical services to residents of La Romana, a coastal town in the eastern Dominican Republic. 

by Shelby Bowman '26

Wilson College held the second event in its Strategic Seminar Series, focused on Conflict Management, on November 5, 2025, as part of its annual Career Week. The Q&A style session welcomed attendees from the Wilson campus and local community, offering an opportunity to engage with panelists from diverse professional backgrounds who shared insights on navigating workplace conflict. 

Wilson College invites the community to a vital and timely event focused on mental health and safety in today’s digital age. Join us for “Cyber and Digital Safety,” a free public forum addressing the growing concerns around online dangers, including malicious artificial intelligence, social media risks, and digital exploitation.

An exhibit featuring artwork by Wilson College students will open Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg. The exhibition is designed to inspire visitors with the creativity expressed by a unique group of students.  

Conflict is an inevitable part of professional life, but it doesn’t have to hinder productivity, creativity, or relationships. Wilson College invites students, professionals, and community members to explore effective strategies for managing workplace conflict at the upcoming Strategic Seminar Series: Conflict Management on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the auditorium of the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Wilson College. The event will start with a networking session at 4:30 p.m.

By Shelby Bowman '26

On a bright Wednesday in early October, Wilson students brought their pets and animals to the Main Green for the Blessing of the Animals. The event was an opportunity for the community to come together and appreciate a variety of creatures on campus. The tradition was inspired by the life and work of St. Francis, who was known for his love of animals.  
 

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Wilson College made history with its first-ever drone light show, celebrating the We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future campaign and Wilson Weekend. Hundreds gathered on campus to witness a breathtaking 15-minute display of synchronized drones illuminating the night sky with vibrant imagery honoring America, Franklin County, and Wilson College.