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Dr. Stephen S. Mansfield creates archives and retires after 40 years of service to the College.
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Honored for their excellence in teaching and scholarship, the College proudly recognizes a new class of Batten Professors.
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Asst. Professor of Art, John Rudel, displays his latest art exhibition titled, "Odds and Ends" at the ArtGallery in Norfolk, Va.
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Student receives prestigious National Undergraduate Fellowship
Kori Robins '09 from Chesapeake, Va., is the recipient of a Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship.
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Foreign Language Professor name to "Power People of Color in Hampton Roads" list by MIX Magazine
Dr. Mavel Velasco is recognized for making a difference in education and the local hispanic community.
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Three students attend Magna Carter Conference in England
Shelby Dorsey '09, Jessica Moehring '09 and Amanda Sampson '10 attended the International Forum/Magna Carta Conference in Lincoln, England June 24-28.
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Professor presents paper at International Toy Conference
Professor of Communications Dr. Kathy Merlock Jackson examines the cultural battle between the two best-selling fashion dolls, Barbie and Bratz.
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Professors and students present research at the Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting
Six professors and five students gave a total of five oral presentations and two poster presentations in May 2008.
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Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
The Annual Fund for Academic Excellence has completed another successful year! We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who supported our students with a gift to the Annual Fund. View the honor roll of donors or make an online gift to support the 2008-09 Academic Fund.
Choosing a College is a Big Deal... Choose Virginia Wesleyan!
Can visiting a college and going to the beach this summer be a reality for someone you know? It can if they explore Virginia Wesleyan! The Admissions Office is holding campus tours Monday though Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. If someone you know is looking to begin college or transfer to Virginia Wesleyan, our Admissions Office is ready to help. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 757.455.3208 or 800.737.8684 or e-mail admissions@vwc.edu.
Going to College with the Adult Studies Program
Are you an adult looking for a career change, or do you know someone who is? Take the time this summer to visit Virginia Wesleyan at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 in Clarke Hall for an informational session specifically for adults. This session will cover topics such as degree programs offered, tips for success, 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.
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Patty Ritzi-Teed '92
Patty Ritzi-Teed '92 is the owner and president of Premier Events, Inc. located in Virginia Beach, Va. Premier Events is a special event production company providing staff and decor for all types of special events ranging from weddings to corporate events. The company's repertoire includes casino nights, inflatable amusements, murals and props, linens and fresh floral designs - a one stop for event planning. Patty is an Adult Studies Program graduate with a degree in the Liberal Arts Management Program. Premier Events, Inc. was featured on the January 29 episode of MTV's "My Super Sweet 16." |
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2008 Reunion is right around the corner!
The classes of 1983 and 1998 will be celebrating their 25 and 10 year reunions, respectively at Homecoming & Family Weekend 2008. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 4! We are looking for influential key alumni from these classes who are interested in being on the Reunion Committee. Committee members will be involved in recruitment of reunion attendees and planning for the event. Interested alumni should contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@vwc.edu or 757.455.2115.
Have you registered for FishNet?
Alumni can keep in touch for FREE! FishNet is the online community where alumni can search for old friends, post alumni announcements such as marriages, births and employment updates, and view photographs - all from the convenience of their personal computers. So don't delay - register today to connect with long-lost classmates!
Everyone is doing it... Why not you?
Raise funds for the Alumni Association just by searching the Internet on GoodSearch.com, a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue to the charities its users designate. If 100 people search twice a day on GoodSearch, the Alumni Association could earn $730 a year! Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality searches from Yahoo and watch the donations add up! Be sure to enter "Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni Association" as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
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Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours"
Virginia Wesleyan is hosting this exciting networking event again this summer and all alumni are invited! All pre-registered alumni and and their guests will be admitted FREE of charge - so register online today! The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 in the Barclay Sheaks Gallery of Godwin Hall. Don't miss your chance to mingle with other Hampton Roads professionals. Co-sponsored by the South Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and the VWC Alumni Association.
Are you ready for Wesleyan Wednesday?
Join us on August 13 for food, music and fun from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Admission is FREE and includes one drink coupon and hors d'ouevres! Don't miss out and register today! For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 757.455.3298. Sponsored by the VWC Alumni Association.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2008
Get ready... Homecoming & Family Weekend 2008 is Oct. 3-5! Watch your mailboxes and e-mail for more details. If you have questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 757.455.3298.
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Angela (Ward) Costello (1987) writes, "The International Academy of Visual Arts has awarded Angela Costello and the Storyteller Cafe series with its highest honor in three categories: "children's Audience", "Use of animation" and "Use of music." Angela Costello and CBN Animation have now been honored with more than 45 national awards in the last 14 years."
Mary Luton (1987) and John Travers are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Michelle Chantal. She was born on October 1, 2007 in Charleston, S.C., and weighed 9 lb., 2 oz.
Brian Kirwin (1991) writes, "Brian Kirwin '91 was appointed to the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission recently by the Virginia Beach City Council."
Cassandra Matthews (2004) writes, "In August 2008, I will graduate from Old Dominion University with a Master's degree in Sociology concentrating in Criminal Justice. Also, in the Fall, I will continue my education at Old Dominion in the Ph.D. program in Criminology."
Kelli Davis (2005) was recently promoted to Marketing and Promotions Specialist at More Music Group, a booking agency for local and national concerts and entertainment, located in Virginia Beach, Va.
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Thursday, July 10
6 p.m.
Going to College with the Adult Studies Program
Thursday, July 17
5:30 p.m.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours"
July 28 - August 2
2008 Sacred Music Summer Conference
Wednesday, Aug. 13
5:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Wednesday
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