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Career 15

New career-development program offers students opportunities with America's top Fortune 1000-level corporations.
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Oxford Summer Study

Senior Jackie Boyce will study English literature at Oxford this summer through a scholarship from the English-Speaking Union.
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Living & Learning Communities
Living & Learning Communities

Freshmen students will have the opportunity to experience an integrated academic, co-curricular and social experience at Virginia Wesleyan College.
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News and Events

Professor is keynote speaker at Louisiana Academy of Sciences Annual Conference
Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Victor Townsend will speak about the challenges and successes of developing an undergraduate research program.
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RecycleMania

The campus community participates in 10-week national competition between colleges and universities to promote recycling and reduce overall waste.
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Dancing with the Professors
Eight professors and their student partners will dance to raise money to purchase books for the Hofheimer Library in support of the drive to Phi Beta Kappa at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.
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Faculty Forum: "The Restoration of Lake Apopka, FL: Farms, Fish and Phosphorus"
Lecture by Dr. Maynard Schaus, Batten Associate Professor of Biology, 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1 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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Celebrate Poetry with Neil Shepard
Nationally acclaimed poet Neil Shepard, professor of English at Johnson State College in Vermont, will read from his trilogy of travel and return, which includes the 2006 volume This Far From the Source at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.
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Bits and Blurbs

Student Juried Art Exhibition
Student artwork on display in the Jane P. Batten Student Center from Thursday, March 27 - Wednesday, April 9. An opening reception will be held at 11 a.m. on March 27 with an awards presentation. Sponsored by the Art Department. For more information, contact John Rudel at 757.455.3257 or jrudel@vwc.edu.

Admitted Student Days
The Admissions Office will host a series of Admitted Student Days for all students who have been admitted to the College for 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 complimentary lunch in the Dining Hall. Additional information is available online. Contact the Admissions Office at 800.737.8684 or 757.455.3208 to schedule your visit. Availability is limited and reservations are required.

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, April 3 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 Annual Fund for Academic Excellence provides more than $400,000 in annual scholarship support for students. Jackie Boyce '08 said Without the award, I would not have been able to afford to attend a four year college.  This scholarship enabled me to pursue a college degree by alleviating the financial burden I would have had to assume.  I am fortunate to have been granted a college education as a result of the scholarship awarded to me.” Make a secure online gift to the Annual Fund or view our Honor Roll of Donors.

April 12 is VWC Day!
An open house program for all interested high school and transfer students, providing the opportunity to tour campus, meet with faculty and learn about financial aid. Register with the Admissions Office at 757.455.3208 or admissions@vwc.edu.

Sport Briefs
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Alumni News and Events
Featured Alumna
Stephanie Fisher '03

Stephanie Hinson Fisher '03

Stephanie Hinson Fisher '03 opened Busy Bees Children's Boutique with a friend in May 2007. Busy Bees is located in the Hilltop East Shopping Center of Virginia Beach, Va. This new children's hot spot offers clothing and accessories for infants to tweens. In October 2007, Busy Bees showcased fall and winter fashions for the Women of Wesleyan Fashion Extravaganza. This annual event is a highly successful scholarship fundraiser for the College. Busy Bees also donates to non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the year.  Stephanie is married to Josh Fisher '02, who works for the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.  

Alumni News

Melissa Butcher '99 joins the Office of Alumni Relations
Melissa L. Butcher '99 is the new assistant director of Alumni Relations. A communications major, after graduation she gained extensive event planning experience at Westminster Canterbury and Florida Keys Community College. As the assistant director of Alumni Relations, Melissa will be involved in alumni event planning and alumni association membership. Melissa and her husband, David, recently welcomed the arrival of their son, Matthew.

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 the College. 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 Events

8th Annual Alumni Association Scholarship Auction & Party
Join the Alumni Association for the 8th Annual Alumni Association Scholarship Auction & Party at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club in Virginia Beach, Va., at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18. There will be music, food and silent and live auction items including gift certificates, hotel stays, a stay in a Sandbridge home, an hour sightseeing by plane and much more! Tickets are $40 for  Alumni Association members and $50 for non-members. 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.

Class Notes
Michael Barenti (1986) writes, "Mike Barenti (1986) had his first book, Kayaking Alone: Nine Hundred Miles from Idaho's Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, published by the University of Nebraska Press.

Jessica (Bartee) Thompson (1994) and William "Bill" Thompson II (1992) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Emily "Emmy" Elizabeth. She was born on December 31, 2007 in Concord, N.C., and weighed 8 lb., 13 oz.. Emmy joins older sister Abby, 4.

Susan (Vacher) Messenger (1997) has moved to solo practice at Law Office of Susan L. Messenger located in Virginia Beach. Susan recently was employed at W. Ware Morrison, PLLC as Senior Attorney.

Melissa (Lambert) Butcher (1999) and David Butcher are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, David Matthew. He was born on December 27, 2007 in Ports. Naval, Portsmouth, VA, and weighed 7 lb., 11.5 oz.

Kristen Poe (2006) and Josh Lehman are happy to announce their marriage on June 2, 2007 in Manakin Episcopal Church, Powhatan, Va. Kristen is Business Accounts Administrator with Legacy Express in Richmond. Josh attended VWC 2003-04 and is a Virginia State Trooper.

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Upcoming Events

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 "

Mon., Mar. 31
7:30 p.m.

NEXUS: Finding Passion in Faith: Faith and Despair

Thurs., April 3
11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

CSRF: Religion and Religious Freedom in the People's Republic of China

Thurs., April 10
11 a.m.

2008 Media Speaker Series:"Broadcasting Success" with Max Media LLC.

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