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14
Apr

Pre-Pride

  • University Center, Webb Room
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Pre-Pride is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, as well as allies, to gather for an early celebration of Pride Month. There will be themed...

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20
Apr

Digital Archives Explored: A World Waiting to be Found | 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

Join Archivists Jill Borin and Molly Wolf as they guide you through the world of digital archives. Attendees will be introduced to some notable digital archival collections, including Widener’s own...

20
Apr

Lunch & Learn: Helping Professions in Schools

  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Current Graduate Students

Join us to learn about Widener University's Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Education in Counselor Education (MEd) programs. During your time with us, you'll learn important details about...

Observatory NGC 4565 Needle Galaxy in Coma Berenices
20
Apr

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!

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21
Apr

Digital Accessibility Essentials | 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

Creating accessible digital materials ensures everyone can navigate and interact with your content. In this session you will learn practical strategies to enhance the accessibility of your course’s...

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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...

Admitted student celebrating with parents at Widener Signing Day
22
Apr

Admitted Student Signing Day

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

Ready to commit to Widener? Do it in-person to celebrate with your new community!

22
Apr

Navigating Workplace Safety and Consent

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

As internship season is approaching, join us for a fun and interactive event with WAVE in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Play games, learn about consent and workplace safety, and...

Careers Event
23
Apr

Interview and Negotiation Workshop

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  • Career Design & Development Lounge
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students

Join Career Design & Development staff for an interactive interview skills workshop.

29
Apr

Transfer Into Widener Business - A Virtual Event

  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Join ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ 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...

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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!

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.

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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!

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.