Brooks Complex Auditorium

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

51Ʒ�� 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 51Ʒ�� 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 51Ʒ�� 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.”

“Hiring Practices and Workforce Planning”

Jenny — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:31:41 +0000

“Hiring Practices and Workforce Planning”

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Jenny Thu, 02/12/2026 - 15:31

Brooks Complex Auditorium

51Ʒ�� Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series
“Hiring Practices and Workforce Planning”

March 12, 2026
5 – 5:30 p.m. Networking with Coffee and Cookies
5:30 – 7 p.m. Panel Discussion with Q & A
The Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium
Free and open to the public.
Also available virtually via Zoom. (Register to get the Zoom link)

Has AI changed the way hiring and promotion is done? This panel discussion will center on the processes and tools used in organizations for hiring, training, and retention decisions. Whether you are looking to enter the job market for the first time, re-enter the market after some time away, or improve your position, here is a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how those processes work from experienced business managers. We will explore the skills and character traits hiring and HR managers are looking for and how they go about finding the right candidates.

Panelists
We have a diverse group of panelists for this seminar with strong backgrounds in health care, human resource management, small business management, and executive and business consulting.

Heather Hockenberry, MA, PCC, Executive Coach & Business Consultant, Hockenberry Management Consulting
Julie Redding, CPRE, CPSI, General Manager at Hagerstown Field House, Owner RecSource, LLC
Jeff Rock, MA, LTC U.S. Army, extensive business experience as Senior Manager, Chief of Staff, and CEO, business advisor, adjunct business instructor
Lindsey Kearns MSN, RN, Nurse Manager at WellSpan Chambersburg
Amos McCoy, CEO McCoy Leadership and Consulting, LLC, certified Maxwell Leadership coach and trainer.
Tina Clever, BS, PHR, HR Director at Chambersburg Area School District

Creative Writing Colloquium 2026

Jenny — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:26:34 +0000

Creative Writing Colloquium 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Jenny Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:26

Brooks Complex Auditorium

The 51Ʒ�� English and Master’s in Humanities programs invite all budding writers to attend the annual 51Ʒ�� Creative Writing Colloquium. Attendees will be able to enjoy lessons on writing technique, ask questions about the publishing process, and hobnob with published authors. This is a great opportunity to hone your craft, share your own writing, and spend time with other creative types who share your interests!

Saturday, March 14, 2026
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:15 a.m.)
Held in the auditorium of the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology, 51Ʒ��

Registration here>

The colloquium is free, and lunch is provided, but you must register. Registration deadline is March 7.

See the schedule and list of speakers at /wilson-college-creative-writing-colloquium

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English

Master of Humanities

Strategic Seminar Series: November 2025

Jenny — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:41:47 +0000

Strategic Seminar Series: November 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 09/29/2025 - 16:41

Brooks Complex Auditorium

51Ʒ�� Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series: Conflict Management

November 5, 2025
Brooks Science Center Auditorium
4:30 – 5 p.m.: Networking with Coffee and Cookies
5 – 6 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Q & A
Free event.
A zoom option will also be made available.

Registration is now closed.

Conflict is a fact of life, but it does not have to be a drain on your energy, creativity, relationships, and productivity. Get practical advice from experienced professionals active in management positions as they discuss some specific challenges and nuances of effectively managing workplace conflict.

Seminar Panelists

We have a robust group of panelists for this seminar with strong backgrounds in health care administration, human resource management, legal and dispute resolution services, education, and small business management.

Mike Cogliano, D.B.A. (ABD), M.B.A,. Vice-President at WellSpan Health, President of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
Drew Nelson, M.A., Director of Early Childhood Education at CASD; experience as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and interim HR director
Samantha Knell, A.S., Nursing Manager at VEG ER for Pets, FEMA Certified Canine Search Specialist, founding member and former Vice President of Maryland Veterinary Technician Association
Laura Stover, B.S.B.A., S.R.H.M.-C.S.P., S.P.H.R., Director of HR Advisory services at SEK CPAs and Advisors, serves on the board for Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
Clinton Barkdoll, J.D., Partner at Kulla, Barkdoll, & Stewart, P.C., Mediator/Arbitrator at Franklin County Dispute Resolution Center

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Business Management

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Health Science

Nursing

16th Annual Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day

Jenny — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:58:58 +0000

16th Annual Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day

Friday, April 18, 2025 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Jenny Fri, 02/21/2025 - 15:58

Brooks Complex Auditorium

Join us in person or online to celebrate student research, innovation, and creativity. Wilson students have completed research and creative projects this year with the guidance of their faculty mentors and will present their work in person or display it on posters in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology.

Visit /SRD for:

The schedule of events for the 2025 event.
View the Student Research Day 2025 Program.
Livestream link for Student Research Day Oral Presentations on 4/18.

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Undergraduate

51Ʒ�� Creative Writing Colloquium 2025

Jenny — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:59:37 +0000

51Ʒ�� Creative Writing Colloquium 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Jenny Wed, 01/15/2025 - 14:59

Brooks Complex Auditorium

The 51Ʒ�� English and Master’s in Humanities programs invites all budding writers to attend the annual 51Ʒ�� Colloquium on Creative Writing. Attendees will be able to enjoy lessons on writing technique, ask questions about the publishing process, and hobnob with published authors. This is a great opportunity to hone your craft, share your own writing, and spend time with other creative types who share your interests!

Saturday, February 8, 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Held in the auditorium of the Brooks Science Center, 51Ʒ��

Register here.

The colloquium is free, and lunch is provided, but you must register. Registration deadline is Feburary 7.

To view the schedule and speaker bios visit the Creative Writing Colloquium page.

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English

Collective Liberation: A Conversation Between a Palestinian & an Israeli Peace Activist

Jenny — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:54:00 +0000

Collective Liberation: A Conversation Between a Palestinian & an Israeli Peace Activist

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Jenny Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:54

Brooks Complex Auditorium

Join us for a heart-to-heart chat between a Palestinian and an Israeli peace activist as they share their journeys towards collective liberation. The two presenters, Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin, who form the duo “Salt of the Earth,” have been traveling across the country sharing their personal stories while promoting a shared future of security, equality, and justice for all people.

Illiwat and Levin share their personal stories and the reality on the ground and a path toward collective safety and liberation. The devastating escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine has left many feeling powerless, angry, and hopeless. Rotem and Osama believe in a different reality and in the possibility of a shared future of security, equality, and justice for all people. We invite you to hear their perspectives, vision, and experiences about humanity in times of dehumanization and war, and about their hope and the courage to share this hope publicly. They will share their personal stories of transformation, lessons of joint peaceful resistance, and the vastly different realities they face in the same land.

This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the 51Ʒ�� Orr Forum on Religion.

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Common Hour - October 2024

Jenny — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:10:20 +0000

Common Hour - October 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:10

Brooks Complex Auditorium

“WISER” Faculty on Word and Song

Melanie Gregg, Ph.D., Professor of Humanities
“Advancing Communication Equity: The Case for Neuroqueer Crip Techno Heteroglossia in AI Development and Beyond”

Dillon Beede, Director of Choral Activities and Chair in Music
“The (Trans)formational Choir: Insights into Identity, Pedagogy, and Policy from a Trans and Gender Expansive Choir”

/common-hour

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Common Hour 2024

Jenny — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:08:23 +0000

Common Hour 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Jenny Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:08

Brooks Complex Auditorium

“WISER” Faculty on the Classroom

Daniela DiGregorio, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education—TESOL
"How Can Teachers Improve the Mental Health of College Students?"

Janet Foor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education
“How Can We Implement AI with Integrity for Student Use in the College Classroom? Being Proactive and Keeping the End in Mind.”

/common-hour

Events

Creating Belonging on Campus with Carlos Andrés Gómez

Jenny — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:34:32 +0000

Creating Belonging on Campus with Carlos Andrés Gómez

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm

Jenny Tue, 08/13/2024 - 15:34

Brooks Complex Auditorium

Join us for a talk to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. "Creating Belonging On Campus" will be presented by Carlos Andrés Gómez on Tuesday, September 24 at 5:15 p.m. in Brooks Science Center Auditorium at 51Ʒ��. This is event is free and open to the public.

Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian American poet, speaker, actor, and inclusion strategist from New York City. He is the author of Fractures, winner of the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, Hijito, winner of the Broken River Prize and a #1 SPD bestseller, and the memoir Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood. Carlos is also a star of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, TV One’s Verses and Flow, and Spike Lee’s #1 box office movie Inside Man with Denzel Washington.

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