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22
Apr

Reel or Rendered: Detecting AI in the Wild | Thriving in a Digital World

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

There are methods for detecting AI use that go beyond an awareness of em-dashes or "AI detection" software. Using real-world examples to develop AI media literacy skills, this 2-hour workshop will...

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23
Apr

School of Business Administration's Awards Ceremony

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  • Lathem Hall
Open to:
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join members of the School of Business Administration community as we celebrate and honor our most outstanding students ahead of the commencement festivities.

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1
May

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!

M82 Exploding Galaxy in Ursa Major
4
May

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!

8
May

Senior Toast

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  • University Center Atrium
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join us to toast our 2026 graduates!

11
May

Pride Recharge 2026

  • Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Faculty/Staff

We are pleased to announce that Pride Recharge 2026, (formerly Bridge Week), is being reenvisioned as a more social, interactive, and collaborative event centered on community connection and shared...

A female graduate in a cap and gown raises her diploma in the air.
12
May

Commencement 5/12 - 5/14

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  • Widener University Main Campus
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Widener will host a series of six commencement ceremonies for its Chester and Delaware campus graduates under a tent on Memorial Field the week of May 12. See the full schedule here.

Students at Nightingale Ceremony
12
May

Nursing Nightingale Celebration

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  • Memorial Field
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

The School of Nursing will host its annual Nightingale Ceremony for its BSN graduates.

13
May

College of Arts & Sciences Awards Ceremony

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  • University Center Webb Room
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

An awards ceremony to celebrate the College of Arts & Sciences 2026 graduates.

14
May

Science Reception for Graduating Seniors

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  • Kirkbride Hall Lobby
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

An event to honor graduating seniors in the science division of the College of Arts & Sciences.

NGC 891 Edge-On Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
18
May

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!

M1 Crab Nebula in Taurus
5
Jun

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!

Students cheer at homecoming football game
9
Oct

Homecoming (Oct. 9-10)

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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! Visit our alumni website for more details about this year's entire week of events.