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After 35 years of teaching, Dr. Donald Wolfgang, professor of psychology, retires and says farewell to Virginia Wesleyan.
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Sixty-one students were recognized on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the December Graduate Reception held in the Jane P. Batten Student Center.
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Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful
holiday and a very Happy New Year from the Virginia Wesleyan College family.
Holiday e-card created by Danielle Fiedler '09, an art major and women's soccer
player at Virginia Wesleyan, from Endicott, N.Y.
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George Birdsong elected Chairman of VWC Board of Trustees
A Trustee member since 1989, Birdsong brings leadership and experience to the Board.
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Winter Session Lecture Series
Virginia Wesleyan presents "Bloodlines and Brainlines: New Scholarship in the Liberal Arts," a four-part series during the 2008 Winter Session. Each lecture is free and open to the public.
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Student newspaper awarded Best of Show
The Marlin Chronicle received third place, Best of Show at the 86th Annual ACP/CMA College Media Convention in Washington, D.C.
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English Professor nominated for Pushcart Prize in Poetry
Vivian Teter received two nominations for her poems "Tulip for a New Millennium" and "Love Poem to the Punctuation of This World."
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Marlin Camper Night
Monday, Dec. 17 is Marlin Camper Night at Virginia Wesleyan College. All children (and their families) who attended any Virginia Wesleyan camp are invited to attend a FREE men's basketball game at 7 p.m. against Averett University. A halftime game of "knock-out" and a special appearance from Santa Claus will help ring in the holiday season with the Marlins. For more information, contact Student Activities at 757.455.3383 or studentactivities@vwc.edu.
Wesleyan's Winter Homeless Shelter
The week-long Winter Homeless Shelter is back again for the second year and will be held Sunday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 13 in the
Cunningham Multi- Activity Center of the Jane P. Batten Student Center. Volunteer shifts from 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. are still available and may be made by contacting Diane Hotaling, director of community service, at 757.455.3216 or dhotaling@vwc.edu.
Donations of personal hygiene items, gently used clothing/shoes, and NEW undergarments are appreciated. Cash donations to offset shelter expenses are also welcome.
There's still time to apply!
The spring 2008 semester is quickly approaching, but there is still time for students to apply for admission to Virginia Wesleyan College. Whether interested in Virginia Wesleyan's day program or night and evening classes with the The Adult Studies Program, students can still apply for classes that begin Monday, Jan. 28.
Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
President Billy Greer, faculty, staff and students wish all alumni, parents and friends of Virginia Wesleyan College safe and enjoyable times during the holiday season. Please remember that Monday, Dec. 31 is the last day to have your gift count toward your 2007 tax deductions. Gifts to the Annual Fund support student scholarships, computer lab upgrades and additions, faculty recruitment and retention, library resources and critical needs as they arise on campus. Make a gift online or view the honor roll of donors.
Spring Semester 2008
Monday, Jan. 28 is the first day of spring semester classes. View the spring academic calendar.
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Ben Foley '04
Ben Foley '04 is general manager of R&S Sport Vehicles in Mechanicsville, Va. He previously worked as a salesman and safety supervisor for his father's company, Foley Material Handling Company. Ben participates in Motocross Racing and won both races he entered this year. Every weekend he tries to find time to ride his motorcycle. Ben will be serving on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Motorsports Park, now under construction in Dinwiddie County. He and his wife, Beverly Snyder Foley '04, reside in Mechanicsville, Va.
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Alumna releases first fictional novel
Michele Yardumian '83 co-authors The Alliance: Book One of the Faeltheon.
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Alumni Awards Program
The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards Program.
Alumni can self-nominate or may be nominated by someone else for two awards: the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Alumni Service Award. Find out more information or submit an online nomination form. Nominations are due by Saturday, March 1.
2006-07 Alumni Association Annual Report
The report is now available online. The Alumni Board is proud of the past year's accomplishments, and the members look forward to continued membership growth and relationship building in the coming years. Thank you for your continued support and interest in our endeavors.
Want to become a leader of the Alumni Association?
Are you interested in shaping the future of the Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Association? Consider applying online today to become a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Alumni Board members plan alumni events, promote the College and serve as advocates for alumni. Applications for the 2008-09 Board of Directors are due by Friday, Feb. 1.
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Art Alumni Exhibition
Thanks to the following alumni who are participating in the Art Alumni Exhibition until Jan. 11 in the Hofheimer Library: Will Corr '94, William Lingo '03, Susan Heslop Jones '75, Ryan Jones '99, Nancy Dooley '00, Beverly Mayfield '99, Nick Bottis '98, Catherine Hodil '98, Greg Jackson '05, Christine Kocen Harris '92, Robyn Bailey '98 and Benjamin Harris '92.
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Phillip Craddock (2006) recently accepted a position at Calvin Klein located in Williamsburg, VA as General Manager.
Elizabeth (Robinson) Culpepper (2006) and Wayne Culpepper are happy to announce their marriage on May 26, 2007 in Port Norfolk Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. They currently reside in Portsmouth, VA. Laura Dudley (2007) and Cynthia Ruffner attended the wedding. Michelle Sekusky was a bridesmaid.
Jennifer (Sauer) Prince (2006) and Jeremy Prince are happy to announce their marriage on January 12, 2007 in Annapolis, MD. They currently reside in Portsmouth, VA.
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Thursday, Jan. 3 - Wednesday, Jan. 23
Winter Session
Friday, Jan. 25
7:30 p.m.
VWC Concert Series: QuinTango
Saturday, Feb. 2
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
VWC Day!
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