Wilkes University

84 W South St.

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

wilkes.edu

wilkes.edu/bonner

CAMPUS AT A GLANCE & KEY FACTS

Wilkes University offers the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the close mentoring environment of a small college. We encourage creative scholarly activities, programs, ideas, and sustainable practices. We embrace our differences and collaborate with mutual respect. Wilkes is a positive force for economic, social, and cultural development in the region. We contribute 2,000+ jobs and over $250 million in impact to Pennsylvania's economy, as well as over 120,000 hours of hands-on community service by students, faculty, and staff every year.

With values such as mentorship, scholarship, diversity, innovation, and community, Bonner is a natural fit for our university. The school's strategic plan places an emphasis on the importance of supporting our local community/region, and the Bonner Leader program integrates service and leadership (on and off campus) to help people recognize Wilkes for upholding these values. With just over 2,300 undergraduate students enrolled, there are plenty of opportunities to know our neighbors and get involved.

BONNER PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Type of Program: Bonner Leader

Year Began: 2021

Bonner Program Website: https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/opportunities-for-excellence/bonner-leaders-program.aspx 

Application Deadline for Fall 2024: April 26, 2024 (rolling as needed based on FAFSA delays)

Where is the Bonner Program located: Division of Academic Excellence and Student Success (part of the Civic Engagement department)

Number of Bonner Students: 18 (as of the close of 23-24)

Highlighted Bonner Community Partners:

• Ruth's Place Women's Shelter - A women's shelter close to campus. Service opportunities include managing the food pantry, cleaning, and working with clients to help support transitioning to life after the shelter. 
• SHINE - An after school tutoring program housed by Wilkes University that serves nearly 10 schools within a 15 mile radius of campus. Service opportunities include general tutoring, homework help, but also program development and training.   
• The Wright Center - a free medical and dental clinic for families in the Wilkes-Barre community. Service opportunities include setting up exam rooms between patients, helping with case management, working to build a new behavioral health facility. 

CAMPUS-WIDE ENGAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

• Civic Engagement - The Bonner Leaders work with Civic Engagement to bring more service oriented opportunities to the rest of campus.  
• Produce Pop-Ups - The Bonner Leaders host produce pop-up events in conjunction with the Colonel's Cupboard (on-campus food pantry) to engage members of the Wilkes community by raising awareness of food insecurity on a college campus.