Penn State Wilkes-Barre is committed to working with, and contributing to, our community. Whether it’s a program for middle- and high-school students, seminars and workshops for business executives, or hosting a community event, we are actively involved in outreach, service, and economic development. Our facilities are available for individual, community and business events. We're proud to say that our students, faculty, and staff individually and jointly participate in community activities, volunteerism and fundraising. We are committed to giving back to the area where we live, study, and work!
Community Events
- Community Events Calendar
- Arts at Hayfield
- Freidman Observatory - Public Nights
- Friedman Art Gallery
- Poetry Festival
- Wilkes-Barre Triathlon
Community Service
- American Red Cross Blood Drives
- Haunted Forest
- Northeast Region Cooperative Extension
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre Barnes & Noble Bookstore
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre Nesbitt Library
- Scholarly Lecture Series
- Student Clubs’ Service Projects
- THON Activities
- United Way participation
Corporate & Professional Offerings
- Corporate and Professional Development
- Services for Companies
- Corporate Retreats and Specialty Seminars
- Executive Management Breakfast Series
- Workforce Education Seminar
Youth Programs
It’s never too early to make learning a lifelong habit. Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a variety of programs designed to help young learners sharpen their skills, prepare for the future, and build a career foundations, or just have some fun.
- 8th Grade Career Day
- JETS/TEAMS Competition
- National History Day
- SAT Preparatory Courses
- Robotics Competition
- Science Olympiad
- WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Day
- Youth Camps
Others
- Campus Facilities Rental
- Campus Recycling Program
- Fitness Programs & Facilities
- Penn State's Outreach Website
