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1821 Experience
14
Aug

1821 Experience Pre-Orientation Program

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  • Widener Main Campus
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students

Engage and connect with the Pride before anyone else! Our 1821 Experience Pre-Orientation Program is unique and immersive! The program assist new students as they transition to college life and engage them with activities to prepare for a successful undergraduate career.

Students sit in rows at Academic Convocation.
22
Aug

Academic Convocation

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  • Schwartz Athletic Center - Gym
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Academic Convocation welcomes first-year students and marks the start of their academic journeys at Widener.

Globular Star Cluster M13
25
Aug

Monday Twilight Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

mature couple drinking coffee together at laptop
27
Aug

OLLI Open House

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  • Chester County Council
Open to:
  • Prospective Adult & Continuing Studies Student

Join us for an open house to learn more about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) this fall—meet inspiring instructors, preview engaging courses, and connect with a friendly community of lifelong learners 50 and better. Enjoy lively conversations, discover new passions, and see why OLLI classes are perfect to keep learning, growing, and having fun!

mature couple drinking coffee together at laptop
3
Sep

OLLI Open House

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  • Widener Main Campus
Open to:
  • Prospective Adult & Continuing Studies Student

Join us for an open house to learn more about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) this fall—meet inspiring instructors, preview engaging courses, and connect with a friendly community of lifelong learners 50 and better. Enjoy lively conversations, discover new passions, and see why OLLI classes are perfect to keep learning, growing, and having fun!

M104 Sombrero Galaxy
8
Sep

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join us for an evening of stargazing with Professor Augensen who will lead a riveting discussion and presentation of the universe like you've never seen before at the Widener Observatory! Registration is required!

9
Sep

CEU: Disparities In Mental Health Services and the Need for Advocacy

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Many communities such as Chester are extremely underserved when it comes to mental health services. This event focuses on equitable treatment of individuals and families as well as social justice, and how to service those in need with competence and compassion. Attendees will better understand the disparities that currently exists and have existed for years in mental health services.

M1 Crab Nebula in Taurus
12
Sep

Friday Evening Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory- Kirkbride
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy at Widener's Observatory!

16
Sep

Social Work CEU: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - A Practical Overview

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

With there being an almost deafening buzz about psychedelic assisted psychotherapies, clients often bring loads of questions about them to their therapists. Join us for a Zoom session in which we will address clients' most common questions, the parameters for thinking with them about their interests in psychedelics, and how to confidently help interested individuals pursue safe, effective, appropriate treatment.

First Quarter Moon
22
Sep

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

A student stands in front of a poster presentation speaking to another student who is taking notes.
26
Sep

SURCA Symposium

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  • University Center Atrium
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join us for the annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Symposium!

Masters Student engaging in discussion
1
Oct

Doctoral Social Work Lunch and Learn

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join faculty from the Center for Social Work Education to learn more about doctoral degree options for social workers.

Sun with prominences
3
Oct

Friday Evening Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

NGC 891 Edge-On Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
6
Oct

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join us for an out-of-this-world event! Enjoy the wonders of the evening sky with your friends and family at Widener's Observatory! Registration in advance is required!

10
Oct

Homecoming (Oct. 10-11)

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  • Widener University Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Get Excited for Homecoming 2024—October 25 - 16, 2024! Visit our alumni website for more details about this year's entire week of events.

14
Oct

CEU: Accelerated Resolution Therapy - Treating Trauma and More

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

This presentation will describe what Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is and how it is used in practice settings. ART was developed in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT. Nicole Adelman, MSS, LCSW...

colorful collage of Widener admissions events featuring students jumping and celebrating
19
Oct

Widener Day Open House

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  • Widener University, Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

High school students and their families are invited to join us on campus to engage with the Widener community—from students and leadership to faculty and staff—through information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, academic panels, and more. Grab a Starbucks, sample scrumptious campus food, and see why we call Widener University home.

M82 Exploding Galaxy in Ursa Major
20
Oct

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

Observatory NGC 4565 Needle Galaxy in Coma Berenices
3
Nov

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Enjoy the wonders of the evening sky with your friends and family at Widener's Observatory!