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Wilson will host an exhibition of artwork by students from Hagerstown Community College (HCC) in the Bogigian Gallery from Feb. 1 through Mar. 3, 2023. An opening will be held in the gallery on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Wilson College and Franklin County Career & Technology Center Veterinary Assisting Program have signed an articulation agreement. FCCTC Veterinary Assisting Program students who complete the program with certain criteria can roll hours of credit into the Veterinary Nursing program at Wilson College. This agreement will be a benefit to the students, employers, and the community in the region.

Wilson Instructor of Psychology, Alexandra Toms, knows firsthand how Wilson College is a special place for students. She shared, "People genuinely care about each other.

The College launches show choir

 Last Friday Wilson College celebrated White Dinner and the Hankey Center shared some history on this Wilson tradition.

Wilson will host an opening for Breana Sneed’s senior capstone exhibition at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, at Bogigian Gallery in Lortz Hall. The show will continue through January 18, 2023. Before the opening, professor Denise Joyal will host a ceramic pit firing along with Ms. Sneed. This firing event will take place at 6:15 p.m. at Lortz Hall. All are welcome!

The Wilson community gathered together Sunday evening for Christmas Vespers with readings, singing, and candle lighting. It was a lovely evening to celebrate the season.

Thanks to the generosity of Wilson alumnae, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends, we raised a record-breaking amount on Giving Tuesday 2022.

Through the generosity of nearly 150 Wilson community members, we raised over $127,000 and achieved both matching challenge gifts! Your contributions have set a new historical milestone for Giving Tuesday at Wilson, marking a 38% increase in funds raised from last year's Giving Tuesday. 

For the first time Wilson College marched in the Chambersburg Christmas parade. Students, staff, and faculty joined President Wes and Blaze in downtown Chambersburg to kick off the festive season.

You can watch a short clip of Wilson in the parade here, or the entire parade here.

Before heading out for Thanksgiving break, students enjoyed one of Wilson College's oldest traditions–Thanksgiving dinner. The event is hosted by Wilson CAB (Campus Activity Board) while staff and faculty volunteer to serve up the turkey and all the trimmings for the meal. And don't forget the pie!