Events

Behind the Broadway Curtain: Lessons from a 5-Time Tony Award Winner
Monday, April 6,  5 p.m., Patterson Board Room

As part of ArtsFest 2026, join President Wes Fugate as he welcomes five-time Tony Award and Grammy Award–winning Broadway producer Sue Gilad to campus for an insider’s look at the business of bringing Broadway shows from page to stage. Gilad will share behind-the-scenes insights into producing hit productions, from development through opening night.

Friday, April 10, 2026 at noon
Culturing “The Con”: Isolating and Identifying Antibiotic Resistant Fecal Bacteria from the Conococheague Creek
Our “gently flowing stream” is the home to innumerable amounts of microscopic life, including bacteria found in poop! What bacteria are present, and do they carry antibiotic resistance genes?
Presented by Amber Marble, Assistant Professor of Biology

Friday, March 13,2026 at noon
From Stables to Studies: A Journey Through the History of Horses at Wilson College
This presentation explores the fascinating history of horses on the Wilson campus, from their early roles in transportation to their presence in student recreation and academics. It will trace how these animals shaped the campus landscape, influencing everything from infrastructure to campus traditions, and how their presence is ever-changing.
Presented by Janice Holland, Associate Professor of Equine Studies

Women’s History Wednesdays

Empire’s Daughters: Girls and Britain’s Colonial Past
presented by Elizabeth Dillenburg, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University at Newark
March 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Lenfest Learning Commons, John Stewart Memorial Library

Women’s History Wednesdays

Margaret Chase Smith, Civic Education, and Wilson College
presented by Maxine Wagenhoffer, Director of the Hankey Center for the History of Women’s Education and Assistant Professor of History
March 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Lenfest Learning Commons, John Stewart Memorial Library

Cumberland Valley Chorale at Wilson College Spring Concert

On the Edge of Light

Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall, Wilson College

Presented free to all through the generous support of Wilson College. 

Wilson College Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series
“Hiring Practices and Workforce Planning”

March 12, 2026
5 – 5:30 p.m. Networking with Coffee and Cookies 
5:30 – 7 p.m. Panel Discussion with Q & A 
The Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium
Free and open to the public. 
Also available virtually via Zoom. (Register to get the Zoom link)

The Wilson College English and Master’s in Humanities programs invite all budding writers to attend the annual Wilson College Creative Writing Colloquium. Attendees will be able to enjoy lessons on writing technique, ask questions about the publishing process, and hobnob with published authors. This is a great opportunity to hone your craft, share your own writing, and spend time with other creative types who share your interests!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at noon
The Brain’s Whisper: Catching Cognitive Changes Before They Shout
Presented by Diana Julbe-Delgado, Program Director and Associate Professor of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Join us for an enlightening session on how taking care of your brain today can shape a healthier tomorrow. We will explore how subtle shifts in cognition can serve as early whispers of change—and how a current research study is working to catch these signs early, opening doors to timely assessment, intervention, and support.

“Psychedelic Religions: Healing, Connection, and Transcendence in Modern America"

For many, psychedelics and religion make strange—even heretical—bedfellows. Yet the United States is home to hundreds of psychedelic churches that hold these powerful psychoactive substances as sacred. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research, this talk explores the beliefs, practices, and communities that comprise this rapidly growing corner of America's religious landscape—one that challenges us to reconsider what both drugs and religion are in the 21st century.