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Special day provides prospective students with the opportunity to tour campus, meet with faculty and learn about financial aid.
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Dr. Dan Margolies, Batten Associate Professor of History, writes about his experience in Seoul, South Korea.
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There's still time to view artwork created by a dozen Virginia Wesleyan alumni. On display in the Hofheimer Library Art Gallery until Friday, Jan. 11.
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Wesleyan's Winter Homeless Shelter
The week-long Winter Homeless Shelter is back for the second year and will be held Sunday, Jan. 6 - Sunday, Jan. 13.
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Students receive VFIC scholarships
Ashley Ladyman '09 and Matthew Ryan '09 were awarded $5,000 and $2,500 respectively, and will also receive an inside track for paid summer internships.
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Center for the Study of Religious Freedom: "Faith and Justice"
The 2007-08 NEXUS Interfaith Dialogue Series: Finding Passion in Faith presents "Faith and Justice" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. For more information, contact Ann Shappell with the CSRF at 757.455.3129 or apshappell@vwc.edu.
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Grant Watch: Biology professor researches "Tree of Life"
Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson will work with scientists from the U.S. and around the world.
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Grant Watch: Biology professor leads joint-research on the hearing of sea turtles
Dr. Soraya Moein Bartol receives $386,653 to research the hearing capabilities of sea turtles for three years.
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Raising money for kids
Twenty-nine students in the recreation & leisure studies course (REC 206) raised more than $7,000 to support the annual "Send a Kid to Camp" fund, giving 15 children the opportunity to go camping at Camp Silver Beach, the YMCA Camp on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Read More
Grant Watch: Faculty summer grants
A dozen Virginia Wesleyan faculty members are currently doing work with the aid of development grants received during the summer of 2007. Recipients include: Dr. Richard Bond, Dr. Alain Gabon, Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson, Dr. Michael Hall, Dr. Laura Landolt, Dr. Dan Margolies, Dr. Stu Minnis, Dr. Paul Resslar, Dr. Diana Risk, Dr. Susannah Walker, Dr. Susan Wansink and Dr. Cathal Woods. Visit Virginia Wesleyan's Features Web site to read about each professor and his/her respective research in a four-part series throughout the month of January.
Going to College with the Adult Studies Program
The Adult Studies Program at Virginia Wesleyan College is holding an information session for adults interested in going to College at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 in the Clarke Lounge. This information session will cover topics such as programs offered, learning support available for non-traditional students, credit transfers, guaranteed admission for Virginia community college students, financial aid options and how to enroll. For more information about the session or to make an appointment with an adviser call 757.455.3263, e-mail asp@vwc.edu or visit www.vwc.edu/asp.
Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
This year, the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence provided over 200 Virginia Wesleyan students with scholarships. For many of these students, this scholarship support was a deciding factor in being able to attend Virginia Wesleyan. Lisa Van Dyke '08 said scholarship support is vital for her education. "I would not be able to attend school here without my scholarship. It is tremendous help to my parents, and it motivates me to work hard so I can keep my scholarship." Support students and their future by making a gift online.
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Barbara Wool '83
Barbara Wool '83 is a real estate agent serving the Hampton Roads area who is passionate about her support for Virginia Wesleyan College. She is a member of the Alumni Board and gives back to her school in another important way. For every sale she makes with anyone connected with VWC – professors, alumni, staff, recent graduates, as well as their friends and relatives – she will give 25 percent of her commission to the Alumni Scholarship program that benefits children of alumni.
This plan has worked well for the last four years and Barbara has helped many VWC alumni sell or purchase their homes. "We have fewer alumni than older established institutes of higher learning, so raising funds can sometimes be challenging," Barbara said. "I'm hoping to encourage others to come up with some creative fundraising ideas as well."
Barbara urges alumni to come to the 8th Annual Scholarship Auction and Party at the Cavalier Yacht and Country Club in April. "We need alumni to help with contributions to the auction and to come to our biggest scholarship fundraiser in April. I promise you will have fun!" Barbara said.
Contact Barbara Wool at 757.481.1241 or barbarawool@cox.net.
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Opportunity 2008: Job & Internship Fair
Held Thursday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Jane P. Batten Student Convocation Center. The event is free and open to all VWC alumni. Alumni who work with companies that are looking to hire for part-time, summer, full-time or internship positions are welcome to register online to recruit at the fair.
Save the Date: Professor Cass Retires
The Virginia Wesleyan community will gather on Saturday, Feb. 23 to honor the retirement of Professor Robert "Beau" Cass and his 32 years of service to the College. The MBE Department will host a social hour and dinner to thank Cass for integrating the liberal arts with management and creating the Liberal Arts Management Program. The social hour will start at 4 p.m. in the Pearce Hospitality Suite in Jane P. Batten Student Center. Dinner will follow in the Boyd Dining Center at 5 p.m. More information on fees and payment options will be available in early February. For more information, contact Professor David Garraty at 757.455.3227 or dgarraty@vwc.edu.
Alumni Awards Program
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. Find out more information or submit an online nomination form. Nominations are due by Saturday, March 1.
Want to become a leader of the Alumni Association?
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. Applications for the 2008-09 Board of Directors are due by Friday, Feb. 1.
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Kenneth Clark (1986) recently accepted a position at Insurance Exchage located in Bernalillo, N.M. as Insurance Agent. Kenneth recently was employed at Nationwide Insurance as Insurance Agent.
Amy (Goebelbecker) Clipston (1995) announces the sale of her first book, as part of a two-book series, to Zondervan, an imprint of HarperCollins. Faith, a contemporary Amish inspirational, will be released in March 2009. Amy has been pursuing a fiction career for three years, and this is the eighth full-length manuscript she completed before selling.
Yaradi (Garcia) Garcia-Chamberlain (2003) and Keith are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Veraya Isabel. She was born on December 20, 2007 and weighed 6 lb., 9 oz. Big sister Veradis loves to sing to and play with Veraya.
Melissa (Smith) Benson (2006) recently accepted a position at Maricopa County Attorney's Office located in Phoenix, Ariz., as Victim Advocate. Melissa recently was employed at Sojourner Center as Advocate.
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Tuesday, Jan. 15
7 p.m.
Winter Session Lecture: "Virginia's Exporting of Human Rights: King Leopold's Congo and Today's Struggling Pygmies"
Thursday, Jan. 17
7 p.m.
Winter Session Lecture: "Emotional Vampires: How to Avoid Being Drained"
Friday, Jan. 25
7:30 p.m.
VWC Concert Series: QuinTango
Friday, Feb. 1
7:30 p.m.
VWC Concert Series: Sam Dorsey
Monday, Feb. 4
7:30 p.m.
VWC Concert Series: Manhattan Music Ensemble
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