May
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Religious Institutions as Agents of Social Change11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Julie Maggioncalda '08, Health and Human Services major, compares the role of Buddhism in the East and Christianity in the West and explores some church-state conflicts created by this activity. This presentation will be held on May 1, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon in Clarke Hall, Room 118. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom this event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ann Shappell with Center for the Study of Religious Freedom at 757.455.3129 or e-mail apshappell@vwc.edu. » More |
Neighborhood Tutoring3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Student volunteers assist area elementary-school children with homework. This free service takes place at Heritage United Methodist Church on Baker Road from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, contact Diane Hotaling with Office of Community Service at 757.455.3216 or e-mail dhotaling@vwc.edu. |
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Norview Lions5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Norview Lions will hold their organizational meeting/dinner on may 1, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, contact Ray Bailey at 757.467.2394. |
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Going to College with the Adult Studies Program6 p.m. - 8 p.m.The "Going to College with the Adult Studies Program" is specifically designed for adult students seeking a degree or looking to change careers, this session covers topics such as degree programs offered, transferring credits, financial aid, applying, enrolling and learning support available for students. Center for Sacred Music and the Religious Studies Department. This informational event will be held Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the Adult Studies Lounge, located in Clarke Hall. For more information call 455.3263 or email asp@vwc.edu. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Women's Tennis27th Annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship Tournament, first, second, and third rounds. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
the poe [n. proj-ekt]CORE Theatre Ensemble's -- the poe [n. proj-ekt] -- Original Adaptations of short stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Opens May 2 at ODU's Stables Theater located at 47th Sreet and Monarch Way in Norfolk. CORE Theatre Ensemble's -- the poe [n. proj-ekt] -- is a compilation of original stage adaptations of familiar and not-so-familiar short stories by Edgar Allan Poe. The production runs through May 17. Directed by Edwin Castillo and Emel Ertugrul, the evening's performances include adaptations of Diddling, Lionizing, The Angel of the Odd, The Cask of Amontillado, and Hop-Frog. It is a truly entertaining exploration of transforming literature to the stage while staying as true as possible to the author's vision. the poe [n. proj-ekt] is the result of a two-semester workshop being held by CORE Theatre Ensemble in collaboration with the Old Dominion University Theater Department during their 2007-2008 season. The purpose of which was to identify resonant themes and define the common language between prose and theatre. Workshop participants include Alba Woolard, Cayley Waldo, Nancy Dickerson, Nicholas Trahan, Jeremiah Albers, and Jon Norton, Chrissy Babashanian. All tickets $10---Cash only---Reservations:757.513.0987. Performance dates are as follows: Friday, May 2, 8 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, May 16, 8 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. For further information on CORE Theatre Ensemble's production of the poe [n. proj-ekt] please contact Emel Ertugrul with CORE Theatre Ensemble at 757.513.0987 or e-mail coretheatreensemble@gmail.com. This event is open to the public.» More |
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Men's Tennis33rd Annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship Tournament, first and second rounds. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
SPRING FLING 20085 p.m. - 11 p.m.Come make memories and celebrate the completion of the Spring 2008 semester with SPRING FLING. Presenting the amazing music of BLACK VIOLIN - blackviolin.net - This group has been featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmell Live, Carson Daly Show, BET Black Film Festival and ESPNs Superbowl Celebration. Enjoy dinner, drinks and lots of fun at this VWC Tradition. Event begins at 5pm on Saturday May 3, 2008. Free to VWC Students, $3 with Student ID, and $5 General Admission. Reserve tickets at www.vwctickets.com. For more information, contact JR Ennis with Mainstage at 757.233.8726 or e-mail jrennis@vwc.edu. » More |
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Church of Christ8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Church of Christ is a non denominational worship service held in Blocker Hall, on May 4, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Gambito with Church of Christ at 757.497.7988. |
Men's LacrosseODAC Championship. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Local Spiritual Assembly of God10 a.m. - 1 a.m.Local Spiritual Assembly of God is a non denominational church group meeting in Fine Arts 9 on, may 4, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Malakooti at mark.malokooti@med.navy.mil. |
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Sound of Judah11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sound of Judah is a non denominational church organization that will meet on, May 4, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Monumental Chapel. For more information, contact Trenace Lewis with Sound of Judah at 757.467.2394. |
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International Brotherhood of MagiciansInternational Brotherhood of Magicians organization meeting will be held in Blocker Hall, Room 216, on May 5. For more information, contact Joe Nicholas with IBM at 757.363.2609. |
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Women's LacrosseNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship tournament, first round. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
Men's LacrosseNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship tournament, first round. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Tree Planting1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.The annual tree planting that honors retiring Virginia Wesleyan faculty will take place at the Wilson Arboretum. This year's retirees are Professors Donald Wolfgang and Robert Cass. This event is open to the public. |
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2008 Annual Student Video Screening6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.The 2008 Annual Student Video Screening will take place on reading day, Wednesday, May 7 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Blocker Auditorium. There will be free pizza and soft drinks. The following films will be shown in the program: From COMM 200: Electronic Movie making--Superlate--Coffee for a Cigarette; From COMM 220: Experimental Film and Video--Chaos Theory--American Wasteland--Fun Day; From COMM 350: Advanced Video Production--Turbo'd --The Legend of Johnny X! There will also be news features from this semester's JOUR 200; a fiction piece called Drift that was produced by Matt Ryan, Jamie Dungan, and Eric Zitz for a film contest last summer; and a completed scene from the Vietnam documentary by Professor Emmanuel and Matt Ryan. For more information contact Stu Minnis at 757.455.3243 or email sminnis@vwc.edu. » News release |
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Tidewater Fencing Club7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Tidewater Fencing Club will meet on, May 7. Weekly fencing practices are located in Batten Center CMAC, from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dace Catoe with Tidewater Fencing Club at davcato@yahoo.com. |
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NCAA Division III National championship tournamentTBA» More |
Late-Breaking Undergraduate Research Event6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.You are cordially invited to a late-breaking undergraduate research event. The students in the SIE course, on the intersections of Buddhism, literature and ecology, will be presenting the highlights of their work from the course. There will be eleven presentations of approximately ten minutes each, with a couple of pauses for Q & A. Research topics vary widely from literary explorations of poetry and Buddhist meditation, to the environmental impact of vegetarianism, to the fate of Rwanda's gorillas and Buddhist mindfulness. All of the projects reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the course. Everyone should find this event quite interesting. The presentation session will be held in Roop 2 (Village II), Thursday, May 8, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. We hope to see you there! For more information contact, Josh A. Weinstein, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English, at 757.455.3276 or email jweinstein@vwc.edu. |
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Women's LacrosseNCAA Regional. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
Men's LacrosseNCAA second round. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Church of Christ8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Church of Christ is a non denominational worship service held in Blocker Hall, on may 11, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Gambito with Church of Christ at 757.497.7988. |
Women's LacrosseNCAA Regional. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Local Spiritual Assembly of God10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Local Spiritual Assembly of God is a non denominational church group meeting in Fine Arts 9 on, May 11, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Malakooti at mark.malokooti@med.navy.mil. |
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Sound of Judah11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sound of Judah is a non denominational church organization which will meet on May 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Monumental Chapel. For more information, contact Trenace Lewis with Sound of Judah at 757.467.2394. |
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Women's TennisNCAA Finals, hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College. Lloyd O. Swanson Tennis Center. St. Peter, Minn. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
Mad Hatter in Margaritaville8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Mad Hatter in Margaritaville, The party for VWC 2008 seniors and young alumni classes of 2004-2007, will be held on May 13, at Jillian’s Waterside, Norfolk. Come and join us for food, fun and dancing from 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and includes a free drink and hors d’ouevres! Don’t spend the day wasting away at home; come look for your lost shaker of salt with us! Plan to wear your favorite hat for the “Mad Hat” contest. The blenders are ready, the frozen concoctions are waiting…So grab your flip flops and register by May 1. Register online at http://www.vwc.edu/alumni. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 757.455.3298 or e-mail alumni@vwc.edu. The Mad Hatter is sponsored by the VWC Alumni Association and is part of 2008 Senior Week festivities. » More » News release |
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Men's LacrosseNCAA quarterfinals. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
Women of Wesleyan Spring Member Meeting and Lunch10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Women of Wesleyan Spring Member Meeting and Lunch The Women of Wesleyan are hosting their Spring Member Meeting and Lunch on Wednesday, May 14, in the Shafer Room of the Boyd Dining Center. This event is by invitation only for current or prospective Women of Wesleyan members. Cost for this event is $15 per person. For more information, contact Vikki Holliday with Virginia Wesleyan College at 757.455.5737 or e-mail vholliday@vwc.edu. |
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Senior Week Fun!1 p.m. - 3 p.m.You are cordially invited to Cheeseburger in Paradise! Come join us for food and drinks and celebrate with the 2008 Senior Class for all their hard work over the past 4 years. The fun will begin at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and will be held in the Marlin Grille, Wednesday, May 14. There will be a cash bar. This event is only for seniors and faculty members. Please RSVP to Lina by Monday, May 12. |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championshiptournament, regionals. TBA» More |
Norview Lions5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Norview Lions will hold their organizational meeting/dinner on May 15, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, contact Ray Bailey at 757.467.2394. |
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BaccalaureateA Baccalaureate Service will be held at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on 124 W. Freemason Street in Norfolk. A reception to honor the graduates and their families will precede the service at 6:15 p.m. in the church social hall. |
NCAA tournament, championship seriesJames-Moyer Sports Complex. Salem, VA. For more infomation, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Women's LacrosseNCAA Semifinals. Donald J Kerr Stadium. Salem, VA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
Commencement 2008Commencement for the Class of 2008 will be held in the Convocation Hall of the Jane P. Batten Student Center. A reception for graduates, family and friends will follow. » More » News release |
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Honorary Degree Luncheon12 p.m. - 1 p.m.The Honorary Degree Luncheon will be held in the Pearce Hospitality Suite, Jane P. Batten Student Center; immediately following Commencement; by invitation only. For more information, contact Judi Sands with Advancement Office at 757.455.3217 or e-mail jsands@vwc.edu. |
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Church of Christ8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Church of Christ is a non denominational worship service held in Blocker Hall, on May 18, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Gambito with Church of Christ at 757.497.7988. |
Women's LacrosseNCAA Championship. Donald J Kerr Stadium. Salem, VA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Men's LacrosseNCAA semifinals. TBA. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Local Spiritual Assembly of God10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Local Spiritual Assembly of God is a non denominational church group meeting in Fine Arts 9 on, May 18, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Malakooti at mark.malokooti@med.navy.mil. |
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Sound of Judah11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sound of Judah is a non denominational church organization that will meet on May 18, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Monumental Chapel. For more information, contact Trenace Lewis with Sound of Judah at 757.467.2394. |
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COLLEGE CLOSED: Commencement Monday |
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Tidewater Fencing Club7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Tidewater Fencing Club meets in Batten Center CMAC on May 21. the weekly fencing practices meet from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dace Catoe with Tidewater Fencing Club at davcato@yahoo.com. |
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Local Pastors Licensing School8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.There will be a "Local Pastors Licensing School" held at the VWC Monumental Chapel May 22 through May 30, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. Sponsored by the Office of Ministerial Services of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. This school is not open to the public. For more information, contact Beth Downs with Office of Ministerial Services at 804.521.1127, 1.800.768.6040, extension 127 or email BethDowns@vaumc.org. » More |
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Baseball NCAA championship seriesTBA. Fox Cities Stadium. Appleton, Wis. |
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Local Spiritual Assembly of Virginia BeachLocal Spiritual Assembly of Virginia Beach is a non denominational religious service located in Fine Arts 9 on May 25. For more information, contact Mark Malakooti at mark.malakooti@med.navy.mil. |
Church of Christ8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Church of Christ is a non denominational worship service held in Blocker Hall, may 25, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Gambito with Church of Christ at 757.497.7988. |
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Men's LacrosseNCAA Championship. Gillette Stadium. Foxboro, Mass. For more information, call 757.455.3303.» More |
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Local Spiritual Assembly of God10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Local Spiritual Assembly of God is a non denominational church group meeting in Fine Arts 9 on, May 25, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Malakooti at mark.malokooti@med.navy.mil. |
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Sound of Judah11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sound of Judah is a non denominational church organization that will meet on, May 25, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Monumental Chapel. For more information, contact Trenace Lewis with Sound of Judah at 757.467-2394. |
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COLLEGE CLOSED: Memorial Day |
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Virginia Symphony Orchestra Board Meeting4 p.m. - 6 p.m.Virginia Symphony Orchestra Board Meeting will meet in the Shafer Room, located in the Boyd Dining Center on May 28, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, contact Cathy Trueman with Virginia Symphony Orchestra at 757.213.1406. |
Tidewater Fencing Club7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Tidewater Fencing Club will meet in the Batten Center CMAC May 28. The club has weekly fencing practices from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dace Catoe with Tidewater Fencing Club at davcato@yahoo.com. |
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COLLEGE CLOSED: July 4 |
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Lions Youth Exchange Summer ProgramLions Youth Exchange is a summer housing foreign exchange program. This summer's program will be held from July 9 through July 18. For more information, contact Chip Dodson at 627.1353. |
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Virginia Beach School Leadership CampsThe "Virginia Beach School Leadership Residential Camps" will be held again this summer on the VWC campus! Debate/Forensics Camp, July 14 -18; Middle School Camp, July 21 - 23; Student Activities Camp, July 24 - 25 and High School Camp, July 28 - August 2. For more information, contact Diane Anderson at 263.2030. |
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Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Virginia Wesleyan College and Sodexho Food Service are sponsoring the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. at Virginia Wesleyan College. Admission is free to our guests who register online at http://www.vwc.edu/alumni/. At the door, admission is $5 for Chamber Members and $15 for non-Chamber Members. For more information, contact Vikki Holliday with Virginia Wesleyan College at 757.455.5737 or e-mail vholliday@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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Granby System WrestlingGranby System Wrestling is a residential wrestling camp that will be held this summer on the VWC campus! For more information, contact Keith Lowrance with Granby System Wresting at 467.9012. |
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Carolina Dynamo Residential Soccer CampCarolina Dynamo is a residential soccer camp that will be held on the VWC campus, July 21 through July 25. For more information, contact Joe Brown with at 336.669.0751. |
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Granby System WrestlingGranby System Wrestling is a residential wrestling camp that will be held on the VWC campus this summer, July 27 through July 31. For more information, contact Keith Lowrance with Granby System Wrestling at 467.9012. |
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