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| Introducing Marlin Magazine |
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Virginia Wesleyan College unveils a redesigned publication in time for the College’s 50th year More
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| A Homecoming Celebration 50 Years in the Making |
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Find a complete schedule of events and register to attend Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 7-9 More
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| VWC Grant for Microscope |
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Major research instrumentation grant for state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope to impact natural sciences at VWC More
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New Faculty, Batten Professors
Virginia Wesleyan welcomes five faculty members to campus community, honors Batten Professors More
50 Looks Good at VWC
Fall symposium, October 3-7, to focus on 50th theme in honor of College’s milestone anniversary More
Homerun for Light Rail and VWC
Professor John Rudel’s artwork, inspired by VWC baseball players, becomes a permanent part of Norfolk’s Tide light rail More
An Artistic Homecoming
50th Anniversary Alumni Show features work by some of Virginia Wesleyan’s most gifted grads More
Class of 2015 Goes "Into the Wild"
Sister of literary icon Chris McCandless addresses incoming freshmen at Fall Convocation on September 8 as College kicks off 50th anniversary More
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Discover Virginia Wesleyan on Columbus Day
Virginia Wesleyan was recently named a "Best College in the Southeast" by The Princeton Review for the second year in a row. Come discover why on Monday, October 10! Two convenient sessions will be offered: morning (10-11:30 a.m.) or afternoon (2-3:30 p.m.) Students may register online or by calling the Admissions Office at 800.737.8684 or 757.455.3208.
Adult Studies at VWC
Adult Studies Open House: Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. in Clarke Hall. The session will cover degrees offered, course formats available and military, financial aid, tuition deferral and Corporate Rate Program benefits available in a relaxed question-and-answer format.
Adult Studies Program Teacher Certification Information Session: Wednesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. in Clarke Hall. Have your questions answered about our teacher certification programs. Now is the time to schedule an appointment with an adviser to talk about your future as an educator!
These events are free and open to the public.
Appointments and applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for the spring semester. More information.
Thank You for Your Support of the VWC Annual Fund
Fall semester has started, and the campus is buzzing with the exciting events related to the College’s 50th Anniversary! In addition to the new academic year, the Marlin Student Phonathon just began its eighth year of reaching out to alumni, parents and friends of the College. Twelve student ambassadors are eager to share these exciting events along with seeking your support to the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence. The Annual Fund is providing our students with scholarships, undergraduate research opportunities, faculty recruitment and retention, internships and opportunities to study abroad. Please welcome their phone calls and feel free to ask them about their experiences at VWC. Read more about the Marlin Phonathon and make a secure online gift to support Virginia Wesleyan students. View the Annual Fund honor roll of donors.
Center for the Study of Religious Freedom
The fall semester has begun, and CSRF has many exciting events planned.
The Cookson Religious Freedom Lecture Series kicks off with a special presentation by Charles C. Haynes, Ph.D., Director of the Religious Freedom Project at the Newseum and Senior Scholar at the First Amendment Center. Dr Hayes will present “From Battleground to Common Ground: Religious Liberty in Public Schools” on Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., in Monumental Chapel.
"Is Yoga a religion? Does it conflict with Christianity?" These question will be addressed as part of the Nexus Interfaith Dialogue Series program on Monday, October 17, 7:30-9 p.m., in Boyd Dining Center. Panelists include Dr. Dilip Sarkar, yoga teacher and president of the Hindu Temple of Chesapeake, and Kristy DiGeronimo, Christian yoga teacher.
Finally the Annual One Love Festival (co-sponsored by the Hampton Roads Network for Nonviolence), an evening of music and spoken word, demonstrating unity in diversity and fostering a closer interfaith community. takes place Saturday, October 22, 7-10 p.m., in Boyd Dining Center.
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Women's Soccer: Bishop records the hat-trick in win at Hollins
Men's Tennis: Luke, Sadkinski both 2-0 as tennis Marlins open
Golf: Valianos five strokes off lead in H-SC Invitational
Field Hockey: White scores game-winner as VWC trips Shenandoah in OT
Women's Volleyball: Guy named to All-Tournament team at Emory
Follow the Marlins: on 102.1 The Game or download the iTunes app
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| Featured Alumni |
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 Robin Davenport, 1974
Robin D. Davenport graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a B.A. in education, received a master’s from Old Dominion University, and has spent 38 years in the education field. He began his career as part of the Teacher Organization on VWC’s campus, became an elementary school teacher and finally was named principal of Creeds Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2001.
During his time as principal at Creeds, a school he attended as a child, he has helped the school win many awards including a Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence and Full State Accreditation for the SOLs since 2001. In addition to his work impacting the lives of thousands of school hildren, Robin is a past Ruritan National Foundation President, past Holland District Ruritan President, past Pungo Strawberry Festival Chairman and current board member, and a lifetime PTA member.
Memories and life lessons learned at VWC remain part of his daily focus. Robin remembers being transported by history in Professor Stephen Mansfield’s class. He also remembers a college experience that provided him the opportunity to grow and mature from a young man into the professional teacher that he became. College enforces the need to help all individuals succeed. While he attended VWC, he commuted and worked for Gene Walters of Farm Fresh grocery stores who offered him a position of manager when he graduated. Robin chose to teach instead because he fell in love with the profession.
See Robin's profile as well others in our new Featured Alumni section.
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| Alumni News |
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Volunteers needed for Homecoming 2011
If you would like to see as many alumni as possible on Homecoming Weekend, sign up to volunteer! We are looking for alumni to volunteer in one-hour shifts at the Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, October 8. Our volunteers sell t-shirts and beverage cups and help out with other activities. Please e-mail alumni@vwc.edu for more information!
Where Are They Now?
Have you ever wondered about your roommate from freshman year, your teammate from the baseball team, or friends from your fraternity or sorority? Why not reconnect with them through FishNet? With FishNet, Virginia Wesleyan's online community, alumni can search for old friends, see updates in classnotes and send email messages. It's easy to register and reconnect with someone today!
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| Alumni Events |
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Don't Miss the Alumni Reunion Tailgate!
Join your fellow alumni at the VWC Alumni Tailgate and Reunions, from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. Join us for an outdoor lunch and beverages. Lunch will be sold for $8 per person, and unlimited VWC Alumni beer cups will be sold for $15. There will be free bounce houses and fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the College with your friends and professors!
First Annual VWC Softball Golf Outing
Join the 2011 ODAC Champions VWC Softball Team for a golf outing at Hell’s Point Golf Course in Virginia Beach on October 20, 2011. Tickets are $75 per golfer, or $275 per foursome. The price includes a round of golf with a car, lunch with a complementary beverage voucher, goodie bags and door prizes, 1st mulligan, and 1st contest vouchers. By participating this year, you are guaranteed the same entry price next year, even if prices go up. Contact Jim Quinn at 757.651.5559 or jquinn@vwc.edu for more information and registration.
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| Class Notes |
Please note: Class notes are user-submitted and are reprinted in their original form.
Laura Cox (2006) was recently promoted to Supervisor Freight Accounting at Norfolk Southern located in Atlanta, GA.
Jonathan Stemmle (1993) was recently hired as an Assistant Professor in strategic communication at University of Missouri School of Journalism located in Columbia, MO.
In addition, earlier this year Stemmle was promoted to the Director of the Health Communication Research Center at the University of Missouri.
He will serve in both roles when his faculty position begins in August.
Anthony Busic (1985) died in Salem, Virginia on July 23, 2012 from cancer. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, siblings, and children. Anthony served as a United Methodist minister in the Virginia Conference.
John Porter (1978) died in Charlottesville, Virginia on June 29, 2012. John is survived by his wife, Susan, and sons Chris and Ashton. He will be remembered for his quick-witted, dry sense of humor and his dedication to family and business.
Michelle (Superczynski) Hurst (2001) recently accepted a position at WM Jordan located in Newport News, VA as Human Resources Manager.
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