Events

Visual Arts Invitational at Coyle Free Library 2026

Jenny — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:31:03 +0000

Visual Arts Invitational at Coyle Free Library 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026 to Monday, November 30, 2026

Jenny Fri, 10/30/2026 - 13:31

The Visual Arts Invitational, an exhibit featuring artwork by ��̽�� students, will open Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg. The exhibition showcases the creativity and artistic growth of students across a range of disciplines. The show runs through November 30.

Location: Coyle Free Library at 102 N. Main Street, downtown Chambersburg.
Hours:
Mon - Fri:9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m–5 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Events

Fine Arts and Dance

From College to Career: Navigating the Transition with Wilson Alums

Jenny — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:58 +0000

From College to Career: Navigating the Transition with Wilson Alums

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Jenny Wed, 10/21/2026 - 15:47

Brooks Complex Auditorium

��̽�� Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series
From College to Career: Navigating the Transition with Wilson Alums

November 5, 2026 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Networking with Coffee and Cookies 5:30 – 7 p.m. Panel Discussion with Q & A

You are invited to engage in a discussion with an esteemed panel of alumni representing diverse sectors of nursing, business, vet nursing, sport management and education. Panelists will share their authentic personal journeys, including challenges they faced immediately after graduation, the lessons learned, and the strategies that ultimately led to their professional success.

This event is free and open to the public.

Also available virtually via Zoom. (Register to get the Zoom link)

Register here by November 5.

Panelists

Image	Caeley Keller, PHRN, CCRN, CRFN, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022. Flight nurse with WellSpan Health, Chambersburg, Pa. After graduation, she worked in the coronary care unit at Chambersburg Hospital and served as an EMT and paramedic while earning her certifications. In 2025, she accepted her dream job and now serves as a flight nurse with WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She said, “Helping people has always been in my blood and what better way to do that than to be a nurse. There’s no greater feeling than knowing you are helping people during the worst time of their life.”
Image	Santina Gutshall, CVT received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology in 2022 and works as a Certified Veterinary Technician and technician supervisor at Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Gutshall is passionate about client education, hands-on patient care, and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with new veterinary technicians and technician assistants, particularly in venipuncture and safe restraint techniques. She said, “Leadership is not only about having a title, but about helping others build confidence, sharing what you have learned, and creating opportunities for those around you to grow.” Gutshall’s journey from ��̽�� into her career was shaped by both professional and personal experiences, including adopting her dog, Louise, after her surgery class in 2021 where Louise was a patient for the class.
Image	Megan Potter earned a Bachelor of Arts in education in 2020 and a Master of Education degree in 2022. She currently serves as a seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher and ELA department leader at Northern Middle School in Hagerstown, Maryland. She is also in her fifth year as an assistant coach for the ��̽�� Softball program. During her time at Wilson, Potter was actively involved in student life: playing for the softball team, serving as WCGA President, working in Residence Life (as a resident assistant and graduate assistant), and being an active officer in several athletic organizations and clubs across campus. Potter's personal motto, "It's not about the action, it's about the reaction," reflects her approach to leadership, education, and coaching.
Image	Brandt Mellott received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 2022. He now works as a senior accountant at Brad Etchberger CPA, where he has worked since joining the firm as an intern in 2021. He earned a Master of Science in Accounting from Liberty University in 2026 and is currently pursuing CPA licensure. In his current position he provides a broad range of services, including tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory. While at Wilson, he was a member of the men's soccer team, and he took a year away from his undergraduate studies for an overseas Army deployment to the Middle East. A staff sergeant with ten years of service, Brandt continues to serve in the U.S. Army as an observer, controller/trainer (OC/T) and holds certifications from the First Army Academy. He also served three years as treasurer of the Fulton County Friends of the Library. Brandt's leadership and experience, built through his education, military service, athletics, and public accounting, are what he says, “drive his commitment to accountability, adaptability, and continued professional growth.”
Image	Kevin Finn received a Bachelor of Science in exercise science in 2022. He is the owner of Kevin Finn Fitness located in Germantown, Maryland, a personal training and nutrition coaching business dedicated to helping clients achieve sustainable fitness goals. He works with individuals online, in person, and through mobile training services, focusing on practical, realistic approaches to health and wellness. He said, “Fitness has played such a big role in my own life, and I love teaching others how it can change theirs.”

Veterinary Nursing Open House 2026

Jenny — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:55 +0000

Veterinary Nursing Open House 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:03

See and learn what the Wilson veterinary nursing program has to offer you. This event is for students whose focus is animals, big and small: future veterinarians or vet nurses who will learn about our majors in Veterinary Nursing and our Pre-Veterinary Medicine program of studies. Meet faculty, staff, current students, and future classmates. Tour our 9,000 square foot Veterinary Education Center. This facility includes two surgery rooms, a dental room, recovery room and isolation room, as well as kennels and an indoor run for dogs, a cat room, office, lounge, clinical practice area and laundry facilities.

Events

Veterinary Nursing

Fall General Open House 2026

Jenny — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:02:26 +0000

Fall General Open House 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:02

Discover what it's like to be a Wilson Student. With more than 30 fields of study you're sure to find something of interest. Visit campus, talk with students and faculty. Learn how a ��̽�� education will prepare you for a successful future. Attend to learn more about Wilson's offerings.

*Please note that Equine and Veterinary programs will not be represented during this event. ��̽�� offers an individual focus day for each of these areas: Equine Focus Day 9/26/26 and Veterinary Nursing Focus Day on 11/14/2026. Scheduling an individual campus visit during the week is another way to explore these specialty areas.

Events

Undergraduate

Academics

Equine Studies Open House 2026

Jenny — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:30 +0000

Equine Studies Open House 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 8:15 am to 2:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 10/05/2026 - 11:59

Take a closer look at equine studies at ��̽��. This event will include topic stations and riding demonstrations as well as information about admissions, the application process and financial aid. Tour the Penn Hall Equestrian Center including two indoor arenas (100' x 300' and 76' x 204'), an outdoor arena (150' x 300'), three barns with a total of 71 stalls and 20 acres of fenced paddocks.

*Please note that Veterinary programs will not be represented during this event. ��̽�� will offer Veterinary Nursing Focus Day on November 14, 2026. Scheduling an individual campus visit during the week is another way to explore this specialty area.

Events

Equestrian Studies

Equine Facilitated Therapeutics

Equestrian

There Are No Graves Here, The Work of Mathew Samuel

Jenny — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:25:48 +0000

There Are No Graves Here, The Work of Mathew Samuel

Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Friday, January 29, 2027

Jenny Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:25

Bogigian Gallery

Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall, ��̽��
Opening reception: Thursday, October 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Exhibition runs: October 1, 2026 to January 29, 2027
Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

there are no graves here, the work of Mathew Samuel Exhibition Statement

There are no graves here, for nothing truly ends. What we call death is only a passing through, a changing of form—raw material returning to the earth, energy moving beyond what we can see and what we can hold. A grave is made to hold the body, but it cannot hold the life, the love, or the influence of a person that lives not just in memory but through the teaching they gave to us to move forward. This is how we live forever. Death is not the opposite of life, but part of the same great migration: a threshold rather than an ending, a return rather than a disappearance. What we fear in loss may simply be a transformation we do not yet have the eyes to understand.

But in the face of unbelievable tragedy, the romantic notion of something more gives little reprieve to our crushing grief and the ever-present question of why?

"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is it to cease breathing but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountaintop, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance." - Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

This special exhibition is a tribute to the work of artist and educator Mathew Samuel, who tragically passed away on July 26th, 2026, at the age of 49.

Samuel passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 49. Throughout his career, he served as an associate professor at Lebanon Valley College, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, and Kutztown University. The exhibition's title reflects a central theme of his work and life: the belief that influence, love, and human connection transcend physical loss.

Curator's Note by Adam DelMarcelle, M.F.A., assistant professor of graphic design

Mathew Samuel is my friend, and he is my brother.

In preparing for this exhibition and the permanent archiving of my dear friend's work, I got the chance to spend time with and care for not only his amazing finished and unfinished works, but also his vast library of sketchbooks, journals, and correspondence. These are not materials often shown to the public because they are private spaces that artists use to record their thoughts, work out ideas, and sometimes bare their souls unfiltered. They can also be confessionals and diaries, places where we have the space to say anything, to scream at the world, those that disappoint us, and ourselves without fear of straining our relationships, isolating ourselves, or causing concern with those that love us at the harshness of our words or the fear in our images.

What I discovered through this time was a man that was deeply concerned for the world and his place in it. A person trying to find happiness while fearing for how he would be able to support his children and those that he loved. A man that navigated complicated relationships. A son that cared for ailing parents. A person that gave of themselves freely, only to find there was little left for them. This is all so very present within the works hanging in the Bogigian Gallery, but what is also there is a portal into the most loving friend I have ever had. He is asking us to care for one another, to know where we come from, and to consider where we may go. I love him very much, and I hope that as you spend time in this special place, I built for him, that you consider your place in this world and how you will decide to use the time you have left.

The title of the exhibition comes from a small, pocket-sized, first edition of Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet" that Matt had painstakingly painted, altered, highlighted, and drawn in. I discovered this among his things. I was moved by this small book for many reasons; I think he wanted me to find this. Matt underlined passages that spoke to him throughout the book, and you will find these messages throughout the gallery… You will also find his drafting table and his workspace. If you close your eyes and listen, you will hear him working.

Events

Fine Arts and Dance

Campus Events

Wilson Weekend 2026

Jenny — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:51:34 +0000

Wilson Weekend 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026

Jenny Wed, 09/09/2026 - 11:51

Join us to celebrate all things Wilson! There will be games, athletic events, barn activities, BBQ & Brew, and the return of the ��̽�� drone show celebrating our college and community. See the full schedule here: /wilson-weekend

Events

2026 ��̽�� Drone Show

Jenny — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:23:38 +0000

2026 ��̽�� Drone Show

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm

Jenny Tue, 09/08/2026 - 16:23

Look to the skies and experience ��̽��'s award winning drone show celebrating the College and the community. This event is free and open to the public.

Drone Show Music and Narration

At 7:45 p.m., click here to launch the show music and narration.

The 15-minute show will feature hundreds of synchronized drones illuminating the night sky with stunning imagery that pays tribute to America, Franklin County, and ��̽��. The show will include a symbolic flight of the phoenix and other captivating visuals, accompanied by a custom soundtrack and narration accessible via smartphone.

There will be signs with QR codes taking you to a web page on your phone that will automatically play the drone show music and narration. Music begins at 7:45 p.m. (click here for music link) and the drone show begins at 8 p.m.

Parking

Parking for the public will be made available at the Hankey Parking Lot at the North entrance of campus (by Menno Haven). View the campus parking map here. Once parked follow the yard signs to the viewing area.

Viewing Area

The athletic field at the corner of Norland and Edgar Avenues has been reserved for the public to view the drone show. Simply follow the signs which will guide you from the parking area to the viewing area. Please allow approximately 5 minutes to walk to the viewing area.

Click to view this map larger.

What to Bring

Cell phone so you can access music and narration of the show.
Blanket or lawn chair.

Drone Show Music and Narration

At 7:45 p.m., click here to launch the show music and narration. There will also be QR code signs throughout the venue will link to a webpage that plays the show’s music and narration.

Events

Marcia Wolfson Ray Exhibit

Jenny — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:36:05 +0000

Marcia Wolfson Ray Exhibit

Monday, September 14, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026

Jenny Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:36

Sue Davison Cooley Gallery, John Stewart Memorial Library

On Monday, September 14, ��̽�� will open "The Ten Thousand Things", an exhibition of Marcia Wolfson Ray’s artwork in the Cooley Gallery. The exhibition will showcase two- and three-dimensional work of Wolfson Ray, primarily a sculptor, who investigates processes of transformation and evolution of materials. The exhibition will run through Dec. 11, 2026, and is open to the public at no cost.

Marcia Wolfson Ray will deliver a public talk on Wednesday, September 16, at 2 p.m. in the Cooley Gallery. A reception will follow.

Cooley Gallery is located on the second floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library and open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday.

Events

Fine Arts and Dance

Cumberland Valley Chorale Spring Concert 2027

Jenny — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:30 +0000

Cumberland Valley Chorale Spring Concert 2027

Sunday, April 25, 2027 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Jenny Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:32

Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music as the Cumberland Valley Chorale at ��̽�� presents its Spring 2027 concert.

The event is free and open to the public and is made possible through the generous support of ��̽��.

The concert will also be livestreamed at /spring-concert

Events

Fine Arts and Dance

Events

Visual Arts Invitational at Coyle Free Library 2026

From College to Career: Navigating the Transition with Wilson Alums

Veterinary Nursing Open House 2026

Fall General Open House 2026

Equine Studies Open House 2026

There Are No Graves Here, The Work of Mathew Samuel

Wilson Weekend 2026

2026 ����̽�� Drone Show

Drone Show Music and Narration

Parking

Viewing Area

What to Bring

Drone Show Music and Narration

Marcia Wolfson Ray Exhibit

Cumberland Valley Chorale Spring Concert 2027

2026 ��̽�� Drone Show