Wilson College Director Speaks on Behalf of Student Teacher Educators Beth Byers, director of teacher certification pathways at Wilson College, joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, state lawmakers, and other distinguished guests at a news conference in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday April 10, to celebrate the announcement of the state's first-ever student teacher stipend. The program, which launched April 11, compensates eligible student teachers up to $15,000 while going through their apprenticeship, and offers an additional $5,000 for working in a high-needs district. Read more about Wilson College Director Speaks on Behalf of Student Teacher Educators
Wilson College Concert Will Explore Elements of Life Wilson College will host a musical exploration of human experience represented by the four elements of life—earth, water, wind, and fire—during the Spring ’24 Concert presented by the Cumberland Valley Chorale at Wilson College (CVC). This free concert will be held Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall. Read more about Wilson College Concert Will Explore Elements of Life
Wilson College to Celebrate Creative and Scholarly Achievements Wilson College will hold its fifteenth annual Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day to recognize academic research achievements on Friday, April 19. The public is invited to attend, along with Wilson students, faculty, and staff. Read more about Wilson College to Celebrate Creative and Scholarly Achievements
Senior Mortgage Expert to Speak at Wilson College Commencement Dave Lucchino ’89, the Senior Vice President of Operations and Operational Risk for Freddie Mac Single Family Operations, will address the graduating class of 2024 at Wilson’s 154th annual commencement ceremony Sunday, May 5. Read more about Senior Mortgage Expert to Speak at Wilson College Commencement
Celebrate the Arts at Wilson College During ArtsFest 2024 Celebrate the arts at Wilson College as it hosts the second annual ArtsFest from April 1-5. The theme for this year’s event is “Art is…Transformation,” which highlights how art transforms human experience. ArtsFest is a week-long event that includes theatre and dance performances, a fashion show, open mic readings, and visual arts workshops. One highlight of the week will be a UNITY project, which will allow members of the community to help create a structure of intertwined yarn that will represent their interconnectedness. All events are free and open to the public. Read more about Celebrate the Arts at Wilson College During ArtsFest 2024
Orr Forum: Greek Gods and the Modern Search for Eternal Life Would it be good to live forever? This was the question posed by Deborah Lyons, professor of classics at Miami University of Ohio, during the recent Orr Forum held on March 12. Lyons provided insight into her research on the immortality of Greek gods to show that maybe their lives were not as good as they seemed. Read more about Orr Forum: Greek Gods and the Modern Search for Eternal Life
Wilson College Welcomes New Director of esports Wilson College welcomes Jason Knittle as the new director of esports. Prior to joining the College, Knittle’s experience includes working as the Overwatch head coach at Arcadia University and esports director at the YMCA in Harrisburg, Pa. He also founded and established the II4T Esports Gaming Lab, while serving as the esports director at the Innovation Institute for Tomorrow (II4T) in Franklin, Pa. The lab created an innovative learning environment for students aged 12-18. Read more about Wilson College Welcomes New Director of esports
Wilson College Orr Forum to Focus on Greek Gods Deborah Lyons, professor of classics at Miami University, will present her current project “Immortality and its Discontents: Greek Gods and the Modern Search for Eternal Life” at the 2024 Orr Forum hosted by Wilson College. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the Lenfest Learning Commons of the John Stewart Memorial Library. It is open to the public and free of charge. Read more about Wilson College Orr Forum to Focus on Greek Gods
Cumberland Valley Chorale Lends Its Voice to Vespers The Wilson College Christmas Vespers service, a time-honored tradition reaching its 103rd year, was a profound celebration of community, spirituality, and the arts on December 10, 2023. Read more about Cumberland Valley Chorale Lends Its Voice to Vespers
Wilson College Art Students Exhibit at The Foundry The Foundry, at 100 South Main Street in downtown Chambersburg, will host an exhibition of artwork by Wilson College Studio Art and Graphic Design students. The exhibition will open February 2 and continue through February 27, 2024. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about Wilson College Art Students Exhibit at The Foundry