Wilkes Upward Bound Alumni Association

07/16/2017

Can't wait to see our alumni at the 50th Upward Bound Anniversary Event! Soooo many great activities for all from 3:30 to 6:30. Stop by, even if for 15 minutes, to grab some ice cream, say hi to alumni/staff and take some fun pictures with our photo booth! Great weather to bring the kids/grandkids out to - tons of FREE activities for them. You can find all of this happening on the Wilkes University Greenway behind the buildings Chase Hall or Conyngham Hall

07/03/2017

We are less then 2 weeks away from the 50th anniversary!!! We hope you all can attend at some point to celebrate in the success of the program. There will be FREE treats and FUN activities for all. Also, we are currently working on setting up a table with memorabilia from over the years. If you have photos, lit mags, t shirts, etc from the time you were a student and you would like to share for the event, please message or call Michelle at 570.592.7316

05/15/2017

Last day to sign up for our Art n Vino fundraiser! We have a nice size crowd going and are looking forward to seeing you all there! Looking forward to seeing fellow Alumni. Please follow the link below to register for this great night out with your Upward Bound friends.
https://sites.cimplebox.com/events/registration.aspx?s=4200&c=2394&eid=304187&r=0.7688360

05/04/2017

Tomorrow, Thursday May 4th is the Upward Bound Annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the Class of 2017! We will have a reserved section for alumni in attendance. For those who would like to attend, it is open to the public. The event will start at 7pm est and be held in the Wilkes University Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. (On the corner of South and South River Street)

04/10/2017

Please join us for a fun spring night at Art n Vino!!!
Mingle with some of your fellow alumni and support a great cause.
Tuesday, May 16th @ 6:30 PM
Please follow the link below to register for this great night out with your Upward Bound friends.
https://sites.cimplebox.com/events/registration.aspx?s=4200&c=2394&eid=304187&r=0.3948442
Password: 391
(Seating for this event is limited, so register early.)
Please note: Any guests under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by an Adult! No one under the age of 16 is permitted to attend.

Arrive 10 minutes early to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! If you desire more time to unwind, we invite you to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to start time- it's a great time to get settled in and set up your wine, beverages and snacks

04/06/2017

Wilkes University Upward Bound is celebrating the program's 50th Anniversary this summer! Plan to join us on Sunday, July 16, 2017 between 3:30 and 6:30 pm for an on-campus reunion and celebration.
FREE activities will be available from 3:30 - 6:30 pm and dinner will be served at 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Cost of dinner is $13.00 per person. Children age 12 and under are $6.00 for dinner. Children age 2 and under are free. All dinners must be pre-purchased! You can purchase your dinner by visiting the office in person or by mailing a check to the UB office. Checks may be written to Wilkes University Upward Bound. Payment for all dinners must be received by Friday, June 16, 2017.
UB Office Address: Conyngham Hall, 130 S. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
UB Office Phone: 570-408-4230
UB Office Mailing Address:
Upward Bound
Wilkes University
84 W. South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
FREE Refreshments and FREE Blue Ribbon Ice Cream will be served to all in attendance!
FREE activities include music, dancing, bounce house for all ages, spin art table, face painting, balloon animals, and a photo booth!

01/25/2017

We are less then 6 months away from the Wilkes University Upward Bound 50th Anniversary event which will be held 3:30pm est - 6:30pm est at Wilkes University on July 16th, 2017! The Upward Bound program is pre ordering t-shirts. T-shirts are $10.00 each (sizes S through XL) $12 each for 2XL-3XL. If interested, send your check (made out to Wilkes Upward Bound) and size to Upward Bound at Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Any questions, please call their office at (570) 408-4230

11/17/2016

We are excited to announce more details of the Upward Bound 50th anniversary event! This will take place July 16th from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Wilkes Campus. We will keep you updated once we have confirmation to share more details about the event. Until then, save the date: JULY 16TH 2017 - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT!

11/12/2016

06/14/2016

Just some of the wonderful people who came out to support the Upward Bound Alumni Association RailRiders fundraiser last year. Looking forward to another exciting event this year! Mark your calendars for August 7th! Tickets are only$10 per person.

06/10/2016

RailRiders Upward Bound Alumni Association Fundraiser

Please join the Alumni Association for a fun afternoon with the RailRiders on Sunday, August 7th @ 1:05pm. Proceeds to benefit the Alumni Association.

Tickets are only $10 and open to all Alumni, Friends & Family. Please reach out to Michelle Kalinowski (570-592-7316 or [email protected]) for more information and to make your reservations. See you at the game!!!!