Contact Information
Office of Student Life
University Center, Lower Level
tel: 610-499-4411
fax: 610-499-1275
Adrienne Michele Craig
Assistant Dean for Student Life
amcraig@widener.edu
Melissa Otis
Director of Student Organizations
mdotis@widener.edu
Dave Eng
Director of Student Engagement
daeng@widener.edu
Darlene Thomas
Administrative Assistant
dtthomas@widener.edu
Events & Activities
It happens at Widener.
Widener’s homegrown events and activities kick off with our Welcome Back Bash and Homecoming Weekend, which includes our very own golf cart float parade. When spring fever hits, we’re ready with a karaoke-style songfest, pie-eating contest, and other Greek Week/Spring Fling antics/activities.
At Widener, you’ll find fun events all year long. Enter juried art shows and see exhibits at the Widener Art Gallery or stargaze at our on-campus observatory.
We make the most of our close proximity to Philadelphia, too. Our Philadelphia Speakers Series, for example, brings luminaries like former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, journalist Christiane Amanpour, and environmental advocate Robert Kennedy Jr. to campus to share their expertise.
Want to know what’s happening on campus right now? With real-time updates via Campus Cruiser, you’ll never miss out on the fun.
Check out some of Widener’s events and activities.
- Welcome Back Bash | Leave the unpacking for later, and join this fun outdoor party with inflatables, a DJ, speakers, and more.
- Homecoming Weekend | Kick off three days of festivities/partying at the Friday night concert with pop stars like Travie McCoy.
- Pride Nights | Play laser tag, get a face painting, and more at University Center.
- Greek Week/Spring Fling | Play old-time games like the bean bag toss, be part of the songfest audience, or join your friends in other outdoor activities.
- Italian Cinema Night | Live La Dolce Vita at these monthly screenings held in Alumni Auditorium.
- TGIS (Thank God It’s Saturday) | Hop on Widener’s free shuttle for a day of shopping at Granite Run Mall.
Schedule a visit to learn more about events and activities at Widener University.
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The 1821 Experience
In this pre-orientation program, you will explore how multiculturalism adds to the college experience and connect with other students on campus.
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Summit Widener
This multi-day backpacking trip, led by members of the Outdoor Adventure Club, offers incoming Widener students a chance to build self-confidence and a social network of like-minded students on campus while having fun in the Appalachian Mountains.
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ELEVATE
This student life leadership program, Enhancing Leadership Experience Via Activities, Training, and Engagement, aka ELEVATE, allows you to build or hone your leadership skills with learning tracks for emerging student leaders.
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Oskin Leaders
The Oskin Leaders program inspires and equips Widener undergraduates to courageously leverage their passion and leadership skills to create significant, positive change.
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PSC/Bonner Leaders Program
This program connects Widener students with a service movement of college students around the country. Students in the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders Program complete 300 hours of community service and a variety of leadership activities.
