President Greer elected to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Directors
Greer was formally elected on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the NAICU annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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PORTfolio Program celebrates 10 years
Program offers students the opportunity to learn both in and out of the classroom.
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Faculty Forum: "Lost Saranac Interviews: Forgotten Conversations with Famous Writers"
Lecture by Dr. Connie Bellamy, Batten Professor of English, 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Clarke Hall, Room 118. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Bond at 757.455.3355 or e-mail rbond@vwc.edu.
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Center for Sacred Music & The Religious Studies Department: "A Sideways View of the Wesleyan Tradition"
Lecture by Dr. Terry Lindvall, Virginia Wesleyan's C.S. Lewis Endowed Chair of Communication and Christian Thought, Tuesday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in Blocker Auditorium. For more information, call 757.455.3376 or e-mail csm@vwc.edu.
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Admitted Student Days throughout March and April
The Admissions Office will host a series of Admitted Student Days for all students who have been admitted to the College for the fall 2008. Students are encouraged to participate in one of these days which includes a campus tour, an individual meeting with a Financial Aid representative, a student panel and a complementary lunch in the Dining Hall. Contact the Admissions Office at 800.737.8684 or 757.455.3208 for Admitted Student Day dates and to schedule your visit. Availability is limited and reservations are required.

2008 Winter Homeless Shelter
Each night the week-long winter homeless shelter was filled with conversation, laughter and tears. The shelter hit a record high mid-week, accommodating 84 guests. A special thanks to several alumni and alumni parents who volunteered including: Ryan Pack, Kelly King, George Scott, Laura Nogrady, Danielle Dunmoodie, Elizabeth Allen, Wendy Foy, Mr. and Mrs. Jacovides, Bob Pipkin and Loretta Bozard.

Career Services: Preparing students for careers
Career Services is hosting a Psychology Careers Panel Discussion  at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 10 in Clarke Hall, Room 118. A panel of professionals will share the value of their undergraduate psychology degrees in their current careers. An Etiquette Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 22 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Princess Anne Room, Boyd Dining Center. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. Contact Kate Bourdow by Thursday, April 17 at 757.455.3337 or kbourdow@vwc.edu.

Continuing Education Seminar: Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership and director of the G. Douglass Lewis Center for Church Leadership at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., presents "Leading Lasting Change" in a two-day seminar on Monday, March 3 - Tuesday, March 4 for pastors and laity. Registration fee is $75 due by Monday, Feb. 18. For more information, contact Pat Gainer at 757.455.3287 or pgainer@vwc.edu.

Going to College with the Adult Studies Program

The Adult Studies Program at Virginia Wesleyan College is holding an information session for adults interested in going to college at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 in Clarke Hall. This information session will cover topics such as degree programs offered, tips for success, learning support available for non-traditional students, credit transfers, guaranteed admission for Virginia community college students, employer tuition deferral programs, financial aid options and how to enroll. Advisers will be available to answer questions and set up appointments. For more information, call 757.455.3263, e-mail asp@vwc.edu or visit www.vwc.edu/asp.

Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
The student-based Phonathon resumed calling on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Six student ambassadors will be connecting with alumni, parents and friends throughout the semester. Please welcome their call and feel free to ask about their experience at Virginia Wesleyan. Gifts to the Annual Fund support scholarships, undergraduate research, library resources, technology upgrades and critical needs as they arise on campus. Make a secure online gift to the Annual Fund or view our Honor Roll of Donors.

Save the Date: 2008 Artisans Expo

The Artisans Expo, benefiting the Adult Studies Program's new scholarship fund, will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Jane P. Batten Student Center. Last year's event netted over $6,000 for the fund. The event features local artists and artisans. For more information, contact Expo Chairman Kathleen Reese at 757.233.8761. Artists may download online applications.

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• Basketball Receptions at the ODAC Tournament: Virginia Wesleyan College will host half-time receptions at the Salem Civic Center for Marlin fans for each men's and women's basketball game during the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament Thursday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 2.  Watch your inbox for additional e-mails from the College with information such as times and room locations for the receptions. Marlin fans may reply to those e-mails (events@vwc.edu) to reserve a spot in the Virginia Wesleyan reception room.

Matthew J. Franck '80

Matthew J. Franck '80 is a professor and chairman of the political science department at Radford University in Radford, Va., where he has taught constitutional law, American politics and political philosophy since 1989.

He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Northern Illinois University. In 1998, he served as the J. William Fulbright Professor of American Studies at the Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies in Seoul, Korea. In 2001, he received the Radford University Foundation Award for Creative Scholarship. An avid writer of books, essays and reviews, Franck also regularly contributes to "Bench Memos" on National Review Online. He is married to Professor Gwen O. Brown of the Radford University department of communication.

Ticket sales to benefit injured alumnus
The College will donate all ticket sales from the men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 23 to the St. Clair Jones Recovery Fund to benefit Virginia Wesleyan alumnus St. Clair Jones '92.
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Retirement Dinner: Professor Robert "Beau" Cass
On Saturday, Feb. 23 the MBE Department will host a social hour and dinner to honor Professor Robert "Beau" Cass and his 32 years of service to the College as he will retire in February for health-related reasons. Social hour with cash bar begins at 4 p.m. in the foyer of the Shafer Dining Room, followed by a dinner at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and individuals may register online using MasterCard or Visa. To pay by check, register by e-mailing Jane Kiefer at jkiefer@vwc.edu. Registration is due by Friday, Feb. 15. For more information, or to request vegetarian or other dining requirements, contact Professor Dave Garraty at 757.455.3227 or dgarraty@vwc.edu.

New Alumni Director
Lisa Black, formerly the assistant director of Alumni Relations for Virginia Wesleyan College, was promoted to Director of Alumni Relations in January. A '99 graduate of Mary Baldwin College, Black worked in the Admissions Office at her Alma Mater before joining the admissions staff at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. Black began working for Virginia Wesleyan's Alumni Relations in the summer of 2006. Beth Clarke '98, formerly the director of Alumni Relations for Virginia Wesleyan College, was promoted to Director of Development in January. She previously worked for Virginia Wesleyan's Admissions Office from 1998-2003. In January 2006, she returned to the College as the assistant director of annual giving, and in the summer was appointed the director of Alumni Relations.

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.

Volunteer opportunities with the Alumni Association!
Are you an alumnus interested in assisting with Homecoming & Family Weekend? Or maybe you would rather help with freshman move-in? We are looking for new alumni volunteers who want to be involved at VWC. We especially need help at alumni events and student recruitment. Simply print and fill out our online volunteer form. Fax or mail it back to the Alumni Relations Office. Get involved today!

Alumni Pre-Game Gathering
Alumni and friends are invited to gather at Sullivan's in Ashland, Va., from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, before the men's basketball game at 7 p.m. between the Marlins and the R-MC Yellow Jackets. Admission to Sullivan's is free and one drink coupon will be provided. Admission to the game is $5, kids 12 and under are free. For more information, contact Alumni Relations at 757.455.3298 or e-mail alumni@vwc.edu.

8th Annual Alumni Association Scholarship Auction & Party
Silent and live auction with food, music, fellowship and bidding, featuring an Alumni Awards Presentation on Friday, April 18 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club in Virginia Beach, Va. Live auction items including gift certificates, hotel stays, beach houses and much more! Proceeds support the Alumni Association Legacy Endowed Scholarship. Download an auction donation form and/or register online today! For more information, contact Alumni Relations at 757.455.3298 or alumni@vwc.edu.

2008 Alumni Men's Basketball Game
On Saturday, Jan. 26 almost 20 Virginia Wesleyan alumni participated in the 2008 Alumni Men's Basketball Game.
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David Miner (1976) writes, "I have been working with missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1989. I started by helping my father establish a trade school where the Congolese train themselves in job skills. I also continue to serve at Providence United Methodist Church in Marion, N.C., as an ordained elder of the WNCC."

Ann (Batten) Bruce (1987) recently accepted a position at Kaufman & Canoles located in Norfolk, Va., as Employee Benefit Paralegal. Ann recently was employed at SunTrust Bank as Vice President, Relationship Manager.  

Michelle (Bozzelli) Stockard (1996) and Ken Stockard are proud to announce the birth of twins (2 boys). They were born on Sept. 5, 2007 in Fairfax, Va., and weighed 4 lbs 3 oz.

Christopher Douglass (2003) was recently promoted to Account Sales Manager at Xerox Upstate located in Rochester, N.Y.

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Wed., Feb. 20
7 p.m.
OIP: An evening with author Michael D'Oros

Thurs., Feb. 28
11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
CSRF: "Heaven as Hell: The First Amendment as Refuge for Religious Scoundrels"

Fri., Feb. 29
7:30 p.m.
VWC Concert Series: Town Mountain

Thurs., Mar. 13
11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
CSRF: "Bubbe Got Run Over by a Reindeer: Using Hannukah to Justify Christmas in the Public Square "

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