Events

Bring your passion and experience into the classroom.

Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11, ArtsFest 2025 will be showcasing the remarkable art, artists, and artistic opportunities at Wilson. 

This year’s theme is ART IS... SHARING STORIES and we are featuring Wilson College and Chambersburg community members who will be sharing their experience, expertise, and work at ArtsFest 2025. Events include presentations/readings, performances, projects, workshops/classes, exhibitions, immersive experiences, “make and take” or arts and crafts type experiences, and other type of arts-based events.

Wilson College is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Laird Hall.

Volunteers are needed to help with the drive. If you are able to volunteer please email: nurse@wilson.edu

If you are able to donate blood, please sign up at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Wilson…

Wilson College will host a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lenfest Commons. It is FREE with your insurance card. You must bring proof of insurance. This is for ages 18 and above and is walk-in service.

Common Hour Celebrates the ARTS!
Join Common Hour as it celebrates ArtsFest! Speakers and topics TBD.  

https://www.wilson.edu/common-hour

Dispatches from Earthwatch: Exploring the World as a Citizen Scientist
Recipients of The Joan M. Thuebel ‘52 Earthwatch Award will share their expedition experiences.

Chris Mayer, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
“Discovering Ancient Societies in Portugal”

Erin Roszkowiak ‘25
“Following Forest Owls in Western U.S.—Utah

Zeke Changuris, ‘24 MH
“Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany”

https://wilson.zoom.us/j/97930484666

Tuesday, Feb 11 11:00 (Lenfest Commons in JSM Library)
“‘I Can Always Just Google It Later:’ Is Digital Amnesia a Credible Threat to Learning and Memory?”

Brittany Harman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology

“WISER” Faculty on Word and Song

Melanie Gregg, Ph.D., Professor of Humanities
“Advancing Communication Equity: The Case for Neuroqueer Crip Techno Heteroglossia in AI Development and Beyond”

Dillon Beede, Director of Choral Activities and Chair in Music
“The (Trans)formational Choir: Insights into Identity, Pedagogy, and Policy from a Trans and Gender Expansive Choir”

https://www.wilson.edu/common-hour

“WISER” Faculty on the Classroom

Daniela DiGregorio, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education—TESOL
"How Can Teachers Improve the Mental Health of College Students?"

Janet Foor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education
“How Can We Implement AI with Integrity for Student Use in the College Classroom? Being Proactive and Keeping the End in Mind.”

https://www.wilson.edu/common-hour

Join us for a talk to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. "Creating Belonging On Campus" will be presented by Carlos Andrés Gómez on Tuesday, September 24 at 5:15 p.m. in Brooks Science Center Auditorium at Wilson College. This is event is free and open to the public.