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First Quarter Moon
17
Feb

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • 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!

19
Feb

Master's of Public Administration (MPA) Information Session

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Join us virtually to learn about Widener University's public administration master's, dual degree, and certificate programs. All attendees will receive an application fee waiver.

moon
21
Feb

Widener Observatory 20th Anniversary Stargazing

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • 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!

Two students in professinal attire approach a table and talk to a prospective employer
24
Feb

Criminal Justice Career & Internship Showcase

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

Join us for an opportunity to connect with professionals in a wide range of career fields relating to criminal justice and network with Widener alumni. This event is free and open to students of all majors.

M82 Exploding Galaxy in Ursa Major
3
Mar

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!

Sun with prominences
7
Mar

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

Join Professor Augensen at the Widener Observatory for an out of this world experience! Registration is required in advance to attend!

Globular Star Cluster M13
14
Mar

Stargazing: Spring 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!

17
Mar

President's Lecture Series: Assessment of High Impact Practices on Student Learning

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  • Freedom Hall 122 or Zoom
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students

Join professor of psychology Lori Simons PhD for our next President's Lecture Series on assessing high impact practices on student learning and the lessons learned from closing the loop.

AI Day
21
Mar

AI Day

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

Join us for an inspiring day of events where faculty, students, alumni, and thought leaders come together to discuss, discover, and demonstrate the transformative power of AI in education, work, and...

Students Presenting at Honors Week
24
Mar

Honors Week (3/24-3/28)

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  • Multiple Campus Locations and Virtual Sessions
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Honors Week is a university-wide celebration of academic excellence. Events include student presentations, a faculty music recital, honor society inductions, and more.

NGC 891 Edge-On Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
24
Mar

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!

Solar Flare
4
Apr

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!

Planet Saturn
7
Apr

Monday Twilight Stargazing

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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!

First Quarter Moon
21
Apr

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!

Sun with prominences
2
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!

M104 Sombrero Galaxy
5
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 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!

A female graduate in a cap and gown raises her diploma in the air.
13
May

Commencement 5/13 - 5/16

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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 under a tent on Memorial Field the week of May 13. See the full schedule here.

Globular Star Cluster M13
19
May

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!