Nov. 10 is VWC Day!
VWC Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the College, meet the faculty and get to know students.
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"Artists Return: Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni Art Exhibition "
View multimedia artwork of a dozen Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni at the first Alumni Art Exhibition, held in the Hofheimer Library Art Gallery from Thursday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Jan. 11. Opening reception at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. For more information, contact 757.455.3257.
View names of the Alumni and their artwork

Academic Honors for VWC Student-Athletes
Four VWC soccer players receive ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors.
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A Wesleyan Christmas
The Virginia Wesleyan Concert Series presents "A Wesleyan Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 4. The Virginia Handbell Consort, under the direction of Agnes French, joins the Virginia Wesleyan College Choir and The Wesleyan Singers, both conducted by Dr. David Clayton, Virginia Wesleyan professor of music, for renditions of holiday favorites. Billye Brown Youmans, Virginia Wesleyan vocal instructor, performs signature classics. All seats $5. For more information, call 757.455.2101 or e-mail concerts@vwc.edu.

Admissions
Got names?  Send them our way! If you have the name and address of a high school student who might be interested in attending Virginia Wesleyan College, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@vwc.edu or 757.455.3208 or 800.737.8684. If you have the name of someone who might be interested in attending the Adult Studies Program, call 757.455.3263 or e-mail asp@vwc.edu. We're always looking for intelligent, outgoing students to share in the Virginia Wesleyan experience!

Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
You can win a Nintendo Wii! When you are contacted by one of the student Phonathon Ambassadors, please take time to speak with them and make a gift or pledge to the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence. Pay that pledge on your credit card that night or within 30 days and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a Nintendo Wii. Make a gift online and you'll be entered in the drawing, or view the Annual Fund honor roll of donors. If you work for a company that has a matching gift program please take advantage of that benefit. Matching gift forms are usually available through your human resources department or on your company Web site. 

• It's tournament time! See how fall teams are doing in postseason action:
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Men's Soccer
• Women's Soccer
• Volleyball

Anne Marie Burroughs '04

Anne Marie (Nash) Burroughs '04 recently opened a maternity boutique, Now Showing, in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, Va. In addition to maternity fashions, baby clothes, and accessories, the store offers prenatal yoga classes and infant CPR workshops. Anne Marie is also involved in the Aloha Circle with Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. The circle hosted an Island Party at First Landing State Park that raised $8,000 for CHKD. A former women's lacrosse player at Virginia Wesleyan, Anne Marie continues her love of sports as a coach for a youth lacrosse league.

Alumni Pre-Game Gathering
Alumni and friends are invited to gather at Schooners in Newport News, Va., from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, before the men's basketball game at 7:30 p.m. between the VWC Marlins and the CNU Captains. Admission to Schooners is free, and one drink coupon will be provided. Admission to the game is $4. For more information, contact 757.455.3298 or alumni@vwc.edu.

Travel Opportunity
Dr. J. Michael Hall is planning a study abroad trip in May 2008 and has limited spaces available for interested alumni. The group will be traveling May 18-29  to London and Paris to visit sites such as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre and Palace of Versailles and more. If you are interested, contact Dr. Hall at mhall@vwc.edu or 757.455.3314. Cost is $3,500 with a deposit of $500. Round trip airfare, accommodations, continental breakfast, pre-booked excursions and transportation for group sightseeing are included.

Marlins in the News
Robert "Bobby" Collenberg '90 and W. Taylor Franklin '04 were recognized as the Top 40 under 40 for INSIDE BUSINESS Magazine.
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2006-07 Alumni Association Annual Report
The report is now available online. Interested in shaping the future of the Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Association? Apply online today to become a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Board Members plan alumni events, promote the College and serve as advocates for Alumni. Applications are due by March 1 to be considered for the 2008-09 Board of Directors.

Class Notes

Joseph Mondichak (1992) and Michelle Mondichak are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Eva Marie. She was born on October 3, 2007 in Virginia Beach, Va. at Sentara Leigh Hospital, and weighed 5 lb., 13 oz.

Jacob Plett (2001) accepted a position at Lenape Valley Foundation located in Doylestown, Pa., as director of the mental retardation department. He continues to supervise his employees who work with adolescents and adults with mental disabilities ranging from autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, etc.  

Jennifer Weston (2003) and Ryan Sykes are happy to announce their marriage on October 20, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They currently reside in Virginia Beach, Va. Additional VWC alumni in attendance at the Wedding/Reception included Candice Brownmiller, Kelli Davis, Rebecca Desjardins (Maid of Honor), Delayna Ishee, Kristin Jones, Carolyn (Harten) Mulvihill, Kristi Riggs, Janet Rosson and Susie Shupert.  

Heather (Griffin) Milam (2005) and Eron Milam are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Savannah Scarlett. She was born on October, 3 2007 at Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Fla., and weighed 7 lb., 4 oz.

Lauren Heltsley (2007) and Michael Cusumano are happy to announce their marriage on September 21, 2007 in Corolla, N.C. They currently reside in Chesapeake, Va.  

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Friday, Nov. 9
4 p.m.
Remembering Bill Jones

Thursday, Nov. 15
4:30 p.m.
Opening reception for "Artists Return: Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni Art Exhibition"

Monday, Nov. 26
7:30 p.m.
VWW Concert Series: From the Parlor

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VWC Men's and Women's Soccer Teams have both received bids to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament!