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28
Sep

Queer History Mystery

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

Please join a resistance movement in a time of great--and undead--oppression. This entirely virtual zombie-filled journey of petrifying puzzles, bloody trivia, delicious brain-filled and harrowing escape-room haunts makes this year's Dr. Brent’s Queer History Mystery a journey of survival! BUT QUEER JOY IS RESISTANCE!

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!

Widener Care Fair
21
Oct

Care Fair

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

Discover all the ways Widener supports you at the upcoming Widener Care Fair! Stop by to explore the wide range of resources, services, and opportunities available to you right here on the Chester campus. From wellness and academic support to student life and beyond, you’ll find everything you need to thrive at Widener.

21
Oct

Graduate Open House - Business & Engineering

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  • Quick Center
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join us for an interactive event designed for prospective graduate students considering our powerhouse degrees in MBA, MSBI, and MSE. Students will attend information sessions about their programs, take a tour of facilities, chat with students and faculty, and sit in on a live class.

23
Oct

Counselor Education Information Session

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

3/21/2023 Join the Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Admissions Team to learn more about our Counselor Education Graduate Programs. Register Here

che-ce-me-workshop
24
Oct

Engineering Workshop for Civil and Chemical Engineers and Construction Management

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  • Main Campus–Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Widener University invites you to join our Chemical and Materials, Civil and Mechanical engineering students and faculty to learn about three engineering disciplines that impact our daily lives, while engaging in related hands-on activities. Work as a team to solve real-world “Engineering Challenges” that are geared towards offering information on these exciting careers. Meet faculty and students performing cutting-edge research across many fields. Open to high school seniors.

24
Oct

Next Stop: Widener - Transfer Visit Day

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  • Muller Hall
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Calling all transfer students! We invite you to join us on Friday, October 24 for a tour and special presentation geared toward you. Whether you’ve already applied or you're still exploring your next...

Dog dressed up in a lion costume for Strut Your Mutt
30
Oct

Strut Your Mutt Parade

  • Academic Quad
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Have a howling Halloween and support the Providence Animal Shelter in Media through these cat and dog costume contests!

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!

philadelphia pride festival parade
4
Nov

Human Sexuality Studies Information Session

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  • Zoom/Virtual
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join us virtually to learn about our unique human sexuality studies programs. Center for Human Sexuality Studies faculty and graduate studies staff will be on hand to answer questions.

Occupational Therapy Clinic
4
Nov

Occupational Therapy Information Session

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Discover your potential in Widener's Graduate Occupational Therapy major. During this 60-minute virtual session, you will learn about our Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and gain an understanding...

5
Nov

Social Work Community Services Open House

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  • Hannum House
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Experience how Widener’s Social Work Community Services (SWCS) enriches your graduate journey at our Open House. You’ll see firsthand how MSW students gain real-world clinical experience while making a meaningful impact on the campus community. Join us to explore how SWCS can help you grow as a future social work professional. This is also an opportunity to learn about Widener Social Work Counseling Services service to the Widener community as well as Chester community.

5
Nov

CEU: Elevating Practice - Ethics and Clinical Supervision & Celebration

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

Join us for Elevating Practice: Ethics and Clinical Supervision, a continuing education session designed to enhance your professional practice, meet licensure requirements, and strengthen your approach to clinical supervision. This program will provide valuable insights into the ethical considerations that shape effective social work and counseling practice. Following the CEU, we invite you to stay for a Celebration and Socializing event. Connect with colleagues, faculty, and alumni as we recognize 50 years of the BSW program and 25 years of Social Work Counseling Services.

Wolfgram Memorial Library in fall
5
Nov

APA Citation Style: Navigating the 7th Edition

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  • Online
Open to:
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students

Need help with the APA Citation style? The librarians at the Wolfgram library are here to help answer your questions!

Sunset over kirkbride hall
5
Nov

Virtual Information Session: Master of Science in Engineering

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join us virtually to learn about Widener University's master's and dual degree program offerings in the School of Engineering! Hear from faculty, admissions staff, financial aid and more! Application fees will be waived for attendees.

Globular Star Cluster M13
5
Nov

Stargazing: Fall Teachers' Night

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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

Calling all K-12 teachers! The Widener Observatory wants to treat you to a night among the stars! You spend all day helping students reach for the stars! Now, treat yourself and your family to an unforgettable experience!

6
Nov

Stand Out and Connect on LinkedIn

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

Learn how to craft a LinkedIn profile that gets noticed by recruiters, from keyword optimization to making your profile shine. You’ll get tips from career counselors and industry pros who know what recruiters are looking for.

6
Nov

Graduate Criminal Justice Information Session

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  • Virtual (Zoom)
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join us virtually to learn about Widener University's criminal justice master's, certificate, and dual degree programs.