2017
The 6th annual Big Event was held on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Many students volunteered in and around community businesses.
2016
The 5th annual Big Event was held on April 30, 2016. 350 students volunteered in and around community businesses including the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Blue Chip Farms, Ruth's Place, JCC Camp at Harvey's Lake, Back Mountain Trail, and Balance Yoga.
2015
The 4th annual Wilkes University Big event featured 435 students, faculty, staff and community members volunteering at 30 different public and private locations in and around the city.
- "The Big Event" at Wilkes University | PAHomepage.com external website
- The 'The Big Event' 2016 | the Times Leader external website
- Wilkes University readies for 'Big Event' | The Citizens' Voice external website
2014
The 3rd annual Wilkes University Big event featured 400 students, faculty, staff and community members volunteering at 32 different public and private locations, focusing on the downtown.
2012
The 1st annual Wilkes University Big event featured students, faculty, staff and community members volunteering at many local public and private locations.