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27
Apr

Nursing Networking Events

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  • University Center, Webb Room
Open to:
  • Current Undergraduate Students

Join us for a networking event (two separate sessions) designed to connect nursing students with recruiters from local hospital systems. This event is intended for nursing students who are interested...

28
Apr

Financial Aid 501

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students

Join us to learn more about the Financial Aid process and opportunities available to you as a Widener University Graduate or Continuing Studies student! This session is designed for students entering...

29
Apr

Transfer Into Widener Business - A Virtual Event

  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Join Admissions staff and faculty from the School of Business Administration to learn more about transferring into Widener for business! Event Details: Open to: Prospective transfer students When...

Sun with prominences
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!

4
Jun

Co-op Picnic and Networking Event

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  • Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Alumni

Calling All Co-Op Employers and Alumni! You are invited to join us for our annual Co-Op picnic. This networking event will be held on Widener's campus to allow students and employers an opportunity to...

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!

16
Jun

BSW Summer Camp

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  • Bruce Hall
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Join us for our seventh BSW camp! Students will learn about social work, the Widener community, and spend time with Widener BSW faculty! Lunch will be provided. Event Details: Open to: High school...

Launch your own bottle rocket at Widener's Engineering Camp for High School Students.
22
Jun

Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students (6/22-6/25)

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  • Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Widener’s Engineering Camp for High School Students invites students entering grades 9-12 to explore engineering through fun, hands-on activities led by our professors.

22
Jun

Health Career Explorers Summer Program (6/22-6/25)

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  • Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Are you interested in exploring the health professions? If, so Widener University Health Career Explorers Summer Program is for you! Through 4 fun-filled days (9am-3pm), you will explore health...

22
Jun

Next Generation Scientists Summer Camp (6/22-6/25)

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  • Widener University STEM Teaching Center
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Experience Real Life Science at Widener University's Next Generation Scientists Summer Camp! This camp provides an excellent opportunity for budding high school age scientists (current grade 7 - 11)...