Wilson College Marches On 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. Read more about Wilson College Marches On
Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition 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! Read more about Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition
Wilson Partners with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Wilson announced it has entered into an articulation agreement with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM). This agreement will allow up to nine qualified Wilson graduates per year to transfer seamlessly into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at RUSVM. Read more about Wilson Partners with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Wilson and HCC Collaborate on Faculty Art Show The College will host Improvised: The Art of Practiced Freedom, an art exhibition featuring works by Wilson and Hagerstown Community College (HCC) arts faculty. It opens on Wednesday, November 2, in the Cooley Gallery. It is free and open to the public. The show is a shared project between the arts faculty of the two institutions. According to Joshua Legg, the gallery’s curator, “This is our second shared exhibition with our faculty colleagues from HCC, and we plan to make this a regular event every other year.” Read more about Wilson and HCC Collaborate on Faculty Art Show
Local High School Students Exhibit Art at Wilson The College will host an exhibition of artwork by area high school students from Wednesday, October 26, through December 2, in the Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read more about Local High School Students Exhibit Art at Wilson
Roman Art and Archaeology class in Rome At the beginning of summer, Professor Rock-McCutcheon led her Roman Art and Archaeology on a trip to Rome. Here is what she, one of the students, and a Wilson alumna who accompanied the group, have to share about the experience. You can also read about their adventure on the student blog at wilsoncollegedoesrome.blogspot.com Read more about Roman Art and Archaeology class in Rome
Monarch Waystation The monarch waystation created in 2020 by Wilson environmental students continues to attract butterflies, while the nearby wall has been serving as an ideal spot for caterpillars on their way to becoming future butterflies. The garden now has a new interpretive nature sign that provides more information for visitors. Read more about Monarch Waystation
Wilson Expands Equestrian Program and Appoints a New Director of Equestrian Teams The College’s equestrian program has added a Western riding team to its already established hunt seat team and has appointed a new Director of Equestrian Teams, Cathy Woosley Luse, to oversee them. Both teams will transition from college club teams to competing at the full varsity level with other schools within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). “Our equestrian program is one of the signature experiences at Wilson,” president Wes Fugate said. Read more about Wilson Expands Equestrian Program and Appoints a New Director of Equestrian Teams
Celebrating the CSAC President's Cups Wilson College Phoenix celebrated earning, for the first time in history, not just one CSAC President's Cup, but all three as the Phoenix won the Men's Cup, Women's Cup, and the Overall Cup. Read more about Celebrating the CSAC President's Cups