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Campus News
- The Jane P. Batten Student Center Turns Five Years Old!
- Virginia Wesleyan Begins Construction On Village IV
- Report On Campus Safety Refinements
- Virginia Wesleyan's Endowment Has Third-highest Growth Rate In The State
- Virginia Wesleyan Offers Reward For Information About Murdered Security Officer
- Virginia Wesleyan Raises Funds For United Way Campaign
- Virginia Wesleyan Receives Second-largest Scholarship Gift
- History Professor Releases Book About Beauty, Consumer Culture And Racial Politics
- Dr. Terrence Lindvall Releases A New Book About Christian Film
- Students Present A 'wrap Up' About Winter Homeless Shelter
Upcoming Events
- February 15 - Creationism, Evolution and Intelligent Design: Religion and Science in the Public Schools: The Theological Context. Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake?
- February 16 - F. Gerard Errante
- February 18 - Reflections: An African American Story is Everyone's Story
- February 19 - Chaplain Robert Chapman Photography Exhibition
- February 20 - "The Hills are alive with the sounds of Beth Cochenour, Cat Lecrone, and Amanda Working's Study Abroad Experiences in Austria"
- February 21 - Voices of Distinction
- February 22 - Creationism, Evolution and Intelligent Design: Religion and Science in the Public Schools: The Scientific Context
- February 27 - Dr. Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl
- March 1 - Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution: What's a Teacher To Do?
- March 1 - Stevie Starr, "The Human Regurgitator"
Features
- Creationism, Evolution and Intelligent Design: Spring symposium explores religion and science in public schools.
- Faculty members Larry Hultgren and Robin Takacs upgrade courses with aid of summer development grants
- Susan Wansink, Dave Garraty and Lee Jordan-Anders continue work with aid of summer development grants
- Jackson, Velasco continue work on projects with aid of summer development grants
- Faculty members Ben Dobrin and Diana Risk continue work with aid of development grants
- Marlin Transit Authority (MTA): The MTA provides local transportation runs for student doctor appointments, and to Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk Greyhound Bus Depot, etc. The Marlin Express provides transportation for students to Town Center, Military Highway and MacArthur Center in downtown Norfolk, where students have access to the Norfolk Electric Transit (NET).
- Wesleyan Wednesday at the Wild Wing! Join us for an after-work reception and presentation of the Vision of the College on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Wild Wing Café in Chesapeake, Va. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a drink coupon. View driving directions and register online today!
- Join the Alumni Association for the 7th Annual Auction & Party at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, on Wednesday, April 25. There will be music, food and silent and 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! Questions? Contact the alumni office at 757.455.3298 or alumni@vwc.edu.
- 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. For more details and to submit your nomination online, click here. Nominations are due by March 15.
- Are you interested in shaping the future of the Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Association? Consider applying online today to become a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Alumni Board members plan alumni events, promote the College and serve as advocates for alumni. Please submit an application by March 1 to be considered for the 2007-08 Board of Directors.
- The Annual Fund for Academic Excellence student-based Phonathon resumed calling on Feb. 7. Eight students 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, faculty recruitment and retention, undergraduate research and critical needs as they arise on campus. To make a secure online gift to the Annual Fund, please click here. To view the Honor Roll of Donors, click here.
- Lemuel E. Lewis, a director of the Federal Reserve bank of Richmond since 2005, was appointed deputy chairman of the bank's board by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Lewis is a member of the Board of Trustees at Virginia Wesleyan.
- Thank you from Alumni Relations: Thanks to the following Alumni Association volunteers for assisting with the department fair at VWC Day on Saturday, Jan. 20: Paul '89 and Sandra '97 Ewell; Kelly Fisher '02; Vikki Holliday '05; Jaye Koch '82; Dan Mason '88; and June Rice '03.
Sports Briefs
- Virginia Wesleyan Ranked No. 28 Nationally In Directors' Cup
- Fear the Fish! The Virginia Wesleyan men's and women's basketball teams will be traveling to Salem, Va., for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament to be held Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25.Both of our Marlin teams are doing so well this year and we hope you'll join us for the tournament! Virginia Wesleyan will host receptions at the Salem Civic Center for Marlin fans for one hour prior and at half-time of each men's and women's game during the tournament. Tournament seedings and game times will be finalized on Feb. 17. Please see the ODAC Tournament Web site for the tournament schedule, directions and information about hotels and tickets. Audio webcasts and live stats will be available for the quarterfinal games and video webcasts and live stats will be available for the semifinals and finals on the ODAC Tournament Web site.
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- Join the Marlin Mail e-mail update list and get weekly updates about Marlin Athletics right in your inbox! E-mail marlinmail@vwc.edu to be added to the mailing list, and be sure to add marlinmail@vwc.edu to your address book to avoid having the updates sent to your spam folder!
Alumni Announcements
- Larissa (Cash) McClaren '94 and her husband, James, welcomed their first child, 7-pound 9-ounce Matthew Cole McClaren, on Sept. 6, 2006.
- Patty Ritzi '92 and her company, Premier Events, Inc., were featured in the January 29 episode of "My Super Sweet 16" on MTV. Premier Events assisted with the planning of a $300,000 party at the Granby Theater in Norfolk for Virginia Beach native Amberly Carter.