Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: To Vote or Not to Vote…
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Tom Baldino
Instructor’s Title: Professor, Political Science
Description: In this presentation, we will review who votes in US election and who doesn’t, as well as the reasons people give for their decision to vote or not vote. We also consider whether voting is a rational act, and the ultimate question: What if we held an election and no one voted?

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: A Leadership Moment
Instructor's Title: Mr. Matthew Sowcik – Director of Leadership and Education-
Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
Description: Leadership development is made up of different moments, in which one can choose to practice leadership or not. This class looks at leadership, leadership
development, and the idea of a leadership moment. If you have any interest in leading or were ever thinking about becoming a leader, this class can help you develop skills and competencies that will grow both your personal and professional life.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Promoting Health with the Use of Animal-Assisted Therapy Interventions
Instructor’s Name: Cherie Ann Soprano, MS, RN, CRNP, LNC, PhD(c)
Instructor’s Title: Assistant Professor, Nursing
Description: The human-animal bond offers unique opportunities to provide low-risk, cost-effective interventions that meet many of the needs of patients. There is an
accumulation of research evidence to illustrate the many health, social, and emotional therapeutic effects provided by animals. Florence Nightingale (1859) understood the value of pets in therapy. She wrote: ‘A small pet is often an excellent companion for the sick.’ Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal meets specific criteria in an integral part of the treatment process. If you love animals and are interested in how animals promote wellness, come and meet Kibbles, my therapy dog. You will feel better after leaving the session.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: “Mothering While Incarcerated”
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Ebonie Stringer
Instructor’s title: Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Criminology
Description: Female rates of incarceration have been on the rise in recent years. Maternal incarceration currently separates more than 56,000 dependent-aged American children from their mothers. Nonetheless, many incarcerated women retain their roles and identities as mothers. Many women report that meeting such role expectations while incarcerated can be especially difficult. This lecture presents the strategies that women employ to maintain their roles and identities as mothers despite the challenges associated with their incarceration.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: "Behind Television Special Effects"
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Mark Stine
Instructor’s Title: Chairperson, Communication Studies Department
Description: This session will examine television special effects through an interactive, participative experience. You will have the opportunity to learn about chroma-key
technology and its uses throughout the television, video and film industries. The use of this technology spans from your local news affiliate to major films like "Titanic" and "Forrest Gump." See how our eyes can be fooled into believing in what actually doesn't exist.

Time: 10 AM Geis Hall
Name of Topic: Music Performance and Study Opportunities at Wilkes
Instructor’s Name: Mr. Philip Simon
Instructor’s Title: Instructor of Music
Description: The Wilkes University Chamber Winds, directed by Philip Simon, will perform a selection from their spring repertoire. The students are selected from the larger university ensemble (the Wilkes Civic Band) and represent a wide variety of majors from across the university. After the performance, the students and the directors will be available for questions about the musical life at Wilkes and how you can be a part of it.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Robotics
Instructor’s Name: Mr. Hisham Abu-Nabaa
Instructor’s Title: Director, Engineering Operations & Strategy
Description: Robotics, controls and simulation using a variety of software packages from mat lab, pro E and nastran.

In the field of robotics, computer science and engineering come together to create machines that can perform tasks usually reserved for humans.

The goal of this design-oriented lab is to introduce students to the variety of mechanical, electrical and modeling issues raised by the design and construction of simple robotic arms giving them a foundation in real-world engineering that will be increasingly important in the highly technical 21st Century. Mr. Nabaa will demo some of the students engineering designs and projects. ( Battlebots , Robotics arms, Simulation software and more)

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Chemical contaminants in lobsters: is anything safe to eat
anymore?
Instructor's Name: Dr. William Biggers
Instructor's title: Assistant Professor of Biology
Description: Chemical pollutants seem to be appearing in almost everything these days including chemicals such as the degreaser trichloroethylene that has been found in suburban wells, flame retardants and plasticizers that have been found in almost everyone's blood, and mercury and PCBs that have shown up in salmon and tuna. In recent research Dr. Biggers has detected the presence of chemical antioxidants used in the rubber and petroleum industry in the blood of lobsters. These chemicals are bioactive and are endocrine disruptors. Dr. Biggers will discuss these results and their significance to the lobster die-off problems encountered in Long Island Sound.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Student Panel
Description: Come and have the opportunity to ask questions of current students. What is student life like? Are you happy with the food services? Do you have enough room in the dorms? What are the classes like? These are only a few of the questions that can be answered by our panel.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Financial Aid: Questions and Answers
Description: Members of the Financial Aid and Admissions staff will be available for private appointments with families to answer financial aid questions.

Time: 10 AM
Name of Topic: Campus Tour - DORMS only
Description: Because you may have already seen Wilkes University's campus, this is your opportunity to visit only our dorms and nothing else.

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Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: "Living it up. What's it like to live on campus?"
Instructor’s Name: Ms. Liz Roveda
Instructor’s title: Assistant Director of Residence Life
Description: Wilkes University offers a broad variety of housing options, from our traditional style residence hall to our mansions, apartments, and houses. What does each type of housing offer? What type of safety features does each hall have? Which type of building is best for you? Come find out the answers to all your housing question

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: The Victorian Internet
Instructor’s Name: Dr. John Hepp
Instructor’s title: Associate Professor, History
Description: Windows 1835. Sound crazy? Check out Dr. Hepp’s class. He’ll trace the development of the telegraph and show how it compares to the exponential growth of the Internet today. Just as Bill Gates created a new industry as “the father of the Internet”, Samuel F.B. Morse is known as “the father of the telegraph” because he, too, created a new industry. The electric telegraph was the stimulus for inventors to search for better methods of sending and recording all kinds of messages, including voice and music. Sound familiar?

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: “Special Effects: Making Reality after the Shooting is Finished"
Instructor’s Name: Eric Ruggiero
Instructor’s Title: Director of Integrative Media
Description: This session will explore the post-production phase of the Visual F/X industry.
See what happens after the Shooting is done incorporating green-screen/background plates, the technology and techniques.
See why the visual f/x blockbuster needs a multi-million dollar budget.

Time: 11 AM
Name Of Topic: The Directing Process
Instructor: Mr. Joseph Dawson
Instructor’s Title: Associate Professor/Director, Theatre
Description: Here's your backstage pass to the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The faculty in charge of putting together all of Wilkes University's theatre productions will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Edward Darling Jr. Theater and the directing process from how to direct an actor to what impact does direction have on a production.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: The Next Phage in Antibacterial Therapy
Instructor's Name: Mr. Kenneth Pidcock
Instructor's Title: Associate Professor, Biology
Description: As bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs becomes
ever more prevalent, some scientists advocate returning to an old
strategy: Get them what's gettin' us with what's gettin' them. That
is, fight bacterial infection of people with viral infection of
bacteria. The past and future of "phage therapy" provides a
fascinating study of the need for forward-looking medicine to look
back occasionally. History lesson and laboratory demonstration.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: Lotions and Potions. The Art of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Harvey Jacobs
Instructor’s title: Assistant Dean, The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Description: Dr. Jacobs’ workshop gives new meaning to the phrase “ hands-on” experience. You’ll learn how some common chemical principles can be applied to make lotions, creams, and ointments. All hands on deck!

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: "The Simpsons, the Three Stooges, and the U.S. Supreme Court"
Instructor’s Name: Kyle Kreider
Instructor’s title: Assistant Professor of Political Science/ Coordinating Pre -Law Advisor
Description: Why is it that a majority of Americans can rattle off the names of the three stooges and characters on "The Simpsons" but are unable to even mention one Supreme Court justice? Find out why Americans know little about the Supreme Court, whether we can change this unfortunate fact, and what the lack of knowledge of the Supreme Court means for U.S. democracy.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: Ready to Enter the Accounting Profession?
Instructor’s Name: Professor Cynthia Chisarick
Instructor’s title: Associate Professor of Accounting
Description: In the latest survey of job outlooks for college graduates, Money Magazine reports that accounting is ranked as the top degree in demand. Learn about the diversity of career opportunities and how our accounting students are preparing for their futures.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: How Are You Smart?
Instructors' Names: Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner
Instructors' Titles: Instructors of Education
Description: Is intelligence a single factor, are there multiple intelligences, or how about emotional intelligence? In this workshop, the Gardners will guide you through some of the research by Howard Gardner, Daniel Goleman, and others on what it means to be smart or to have a high I.Q.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: “Hands – on Digital Logic”
Instructor’s Name: Dr. John Gilmer
Instructor’s title: Professor of Electrical Engineering
Description: Basic digital logic functions are the INVERTER which changes ones or zeros to the opposite, the AND gate which outputs a one only when both inputs are one, and the OR gate which puts out a one when either is a one. We will look at these gates and try them out different input combinations in the laboratory, and then construct a simple memory cell. These, then, are the components from which we can build computers. We’ve made a start in that direction!

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: So You Want to be a Nurse !!
Instructor’s Name: Susan Malkemes
Instructor’s title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Description: A review of nursing practice, with a discussion of the past, present, and future roles. The incorporation of high tech science with the skills of the bedside caregiver will be the focus of the discussion. Opportunities for nursing careers are increasing and the possibilities are endless a with a baccalaureate education.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic:Renewable Energy – What’s Renew with You?
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Marleen Troy
Instructor’s Title: Chair & Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences
Description: The problems associated with energy generated from fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil and natural gas are receiving considerable attention. Examples of these problems include depletion of current supplies, global climate change and air pollution. Fossil fuels are referred to as nonrenewable energy sources because once they are used, they are gone. A renewable energy source is one that will not be depleted. Examples include sun (solar), wind, geothermal, water and biomass. Renewable energy sources are important for future energy planning because they will be available for use when supplies of fossil fuels become depleted. There is a need to investigate the benefits of supplying our energy needs from renewable energy sources as well as reducing our energy needs through conservation. This presentation will discuss and demonstrate examples of current renewable energy technology.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: Financial Aid: Questions and Answers
Description: Members of the Financial Aid and Admissions staff will be available for private appointments with families to answer financial aid questions.

Time: 11 AM
Name of Topic: Campus Tour - Full Tour
Description: Take a tour of the whole campus. This is a great opportunity for you to see classrooms, dorms, and other unique things that make Wilkes special.

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Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: “A Beautiful Mind”
Instructor’s Name: Krina Patel, PharmD
Instructor’s Title: Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Description: What is mental illness and how common is it? What are some misconceptions about mental illnesses? This talk will focus on mental illnesses that affect millions of Americans. Find out what causes mental illnesses and what are symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. An overview of treatment options such as therapy, medications and other sources will also be addressed.

Time: 12 PM
Name of topic: Magic and Magnetism
Instructor’s Name: Dr. John Orehotsky
Instructor’s title: Professor of Physics and Engineering
Description: The world of physics is a strange and mysterious place where the real is often expressed in imaginary terms and where the imaginary becomes real and
magical. Some of the logic-defying concepts of physics will be presented and some involving magnetism will be demonstrated experimentally.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Is Wall Street a dead-end street?
Instructor’s Name: Mr. Ted Engel
Instructor’s title: Associate Professor, Business Division
Description: An examination of recent trends and events in the finance industry that are dramatically changing the way Wall Street functions.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Using Plants in Medicine: Overblown Hype or Untapped Potential
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Kenneth Klemow
Instructor’s title: Professor of Biology
Description: Take two rose petals and call me in the morning. For centuries, people treated ailments by taking medicines made of crude or lightly processed plant extracts. The United States abandoned that practice decades ago in favor of synthesized drugs. But over the past several years, many have rediscovered the vast potential of botanical remedies. Decide for yourself whether plant products really belong in our medicine chests.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Opportunities and Benefits Available for ROTC Students
Instructor’s Name: Captain Joseph Sanfilippo
Instructor’s title: Commandant of Cadets, Air Force ROTC Det 752
Description: There’s a program offered at Wilkes that can give money for college
and a guaranteed job after graduation. Interested? Attend Captain Sanfilippo’s presentation to learn about the many career opportunities and benefits available to you if you join Air Force ROTC at Wilkes. Captain Sanfilippo will explain benefits such as scholarships, stipends, tuition, leadership, and academic knowledge.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Mass Media and Everyday Life
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Evene Estwick
Instructor’s Title: Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
Description: Today’s adults spend more than half their waking lives with the media – more time than they spend sleeping. Books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, music and the internet are everywhere you are, and influence the way you eat, talk, work study and relax. This discussion will facilitate a clearer understanding of the relationship between people’s everyday activities, traditional and new media and communication technologies.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Study Abroad: An Exciting and Learning Academic Experience
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Paola Bianco
Instructor’s Title: Associate Professor of Spanish & Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Andy Miller
Instructor’s title: Assistant Professor, Political Science
Description: Come and learn about unique opportunities given to students through international studies and the opportunity for study abroad. See how these programs help place Wilkes graduates in exceptional positions as pro-active players in shaping the world of tomorrow. Students who have studied abroad or done international studies will talk about their experiences.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic:The Fastest Way to Get from Here to There
Instructor’s Name
Dr. Ronald Pryor
Dr. Matthew Zukoski
Instructor’s title:
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science; Director, Center for Computational Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, and Applied Mathematics
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science; Associate Director, Center for Computational Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, and Applied Mathematics
Description: We will consider the problem of finding a path between two points that is covered in the least time by a body that starts at the first point with zero speed and passes down along this path to the second point, under the action of constant gravity and ignoring friction. We will discuss the mathematics behind this classic problem and its solution. We will also investigate new methods of obtaining a solution using the techniques of computational intelligence — the study of the design of intelligent agents

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: How Are You Smart?
Instructors' Names: Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner
Instructors' Titles: Instructors, Education
Description: Is intelligence a single factor, are there multiple intelligences, or how about emotional intelligence? In this workshop, the Gardners will guide you through some of the research by Howard Gardner, Daniel Goleman, and others on what it means to be smart or to have a high I.Q.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Pollution Prevention, “Getting Rid of that Pipe”
Instructor’s Name: Marleen Troy
Instructor’s Title: Department Chair & Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering
Description: Waste materials (liquid, solid, and/or gaseous) are typically generated during the manufacture of any product. In addition to environmental problems, these wastes represent significant losses of valuable materials and energy from the production process and require a substantial investment in pollution control. Traditionally, pollution control focused on "end-of-the-pipe." This presentation will present an overview of an important current application of environmental engineering, pollution prevention, and will discuss current applications of how to “get rid of that pipe.”

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Minor Steps to Major Decisions
Instructor’s Name: Mr. Tom Thomas
Instructor’s title: Director, University College
Description: Do you need more time to decide on a career or your major? Are you unsure about the major you’ve chosen? Well, you can have more time, but you have to use it wisely. Tom will show you how to develop a plan for achieving your career and educational goals, and what errors to avoid in the decision-making process.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Financial Aid: Questions and Answers
Description: Members of the Financial Aid and Admissions staff will be available for private appointments with families to answer financial aid questions.

Time: 12 PM
Name of Topic: Campus Tour - DORMS only
Description: Because you may have already seen Wilkes University's campus, this is your opportunity to visit only our dorms and nothing else.

Time: 1 PM
Lunch and Information Fair
Advising and Academic Support
Athletics
Bookstore
Cooperative Education/ Internships
Community Service
Dining Service
Intramurals
Leadership Programs
Multicultural Programs
Residence Life
ROTC (Air Force and Army)
Security
Student Organizations

Time: 1:30 – 2:30
Full Campus Tours or Dorms Only Tour (your choice) 

PLEASE NOTE:
Because of the unpredictable weather in March we will set up an announcement via our emergency snow hot-line in case of any delays or cancellations. Please call 570-408-SNOW (7663) if inclement weather occurs.