Virginia Wesleyan Accepted into Yellow Ribbon Program
Veterans can now enroll tuition-free at Virginia Wesleyan College!
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New Leadership in Adult Studies Program
Tom Farley brings more than 30 years of teaching, advising and program development experience to the position.
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Virginia Wesleyan Receives Digital Age Initiative Grant
The College is awarded a $22,500 grant by the VFIC/Verizon Foundation, which will help incoming freshmen develop effective computer skills in today's digital age.
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Virginia Wesleyan Participates in Virginia Private College Week
This special week, July 27 – August 1, allows prospective students to visit the College and apply for FREE!
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Development Grants Promote Faculty Excellence at Wesleyan
Nine faculty members are awarded grants to complete different types of research or conduct work within their academic disciplines.
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Earth-Friendly and Green Renovations
Virginia Wesleyan constructs new dorm room accessories from 40-year-old furniture, continuing its commitment to the Marlins Go Green Campaign. >>Read More

Expanding her Boundaries Post-Graduation
Carolina Solms-Baruth '09 is awarded a Fulbright grant for an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany. The program runs from September 2009 through June 2010. >>Read More

A Program Designed Especially for Busy Adults
Searching for a place to help you reach your professional goals? The Adult Studies Program at Virginia Wesleyan is designed to meet the needs of adult students like you, who are employed in full- or part-time jobs or committed to many of life's responsibilities such as family or the community. Check us out this summer during our monthly information sessions: August 6 and September 3.

Annual Fund for Academic Excellence
The Annual Fund for Academic Excellence has completed another successful year! We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who supported our students with a gift to the Annual Fund. View the honor roll of donors or make an online gift to support the 2009-10 Academic Fund.

• Send your child to one of the best sports camps in the Hampton Roads area! Summer Sports Camps at VWC are open to a variety of ages and skill levels.
• Kahn named Director of Tennis
• Hils joins VWC's Women's Soccer staff
• Pochily named Golf Coach

The Rev. Scott E. Davis '84

The Rev. Scott E. Davis '84, is pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Va., where he has served for ten years. He received his M. Div. from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1987. For nine years, Davis served as Chaplain at Virginia Wesleyan College and was pastor of Nimmo United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach for two years. In the summer of 2007, he and his family participated in a ministerial exchange program coordinated by the World Methodist Council. For six weeks, the Davis family swapped congregations, houses and cars with a British Methodist pastor and lived in Wilmslow, England.

Reunion 2009 and Facebook!
You may have noticed that Virginia Wesleyan has been helping alumni connect through Facebook. This year the Alumni Association is trying to expand on their success with social networking and promote Reunion 2009 to its Facebook friends and fans. All alumni are welcome to organize a reunion group (for example Soccer Alumni from N.J., Alumni Cheerleaders, or Gum Hall 1987-1991). Interested alumni should contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@vwc.edu or 757.455.2115 to register and secure a reserved space at the alumni tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 3!

It's time to Dig...through those Scrapbooks and Yearbooks
Virginia Wesleyan College's Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for the second class now through August 31. The College calls on former athletes and alumni to look at their scrapbooks and yearbooks for nominees. Make a nomination online, or contact Lisa Black, director of alumni relations, at lblack@vwc.edu or 757.455.2115. The 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon will be held Saturday, Jan. 23.

Have you registered for FishNet?
Virginia Wesleyan alumni can now keep in touch for FREE! FishNet is an online community where alumni can search for old friends, post alumni announcements such as marriages, births and employment updates, and view photographs - all from the convenience of their personal computers. So don't delay - register today to connect with long-lost classmates!

Everyone is doing it, why not you?
Raise funds for the Alumni Association just by searching the Internet on GoodSearch.com, a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter "Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni Association" as the charity you want to support.

Join us for Wesleyan Wednesday!
Enjoy food, music and fun with fellow alumni on August 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Chick's Oyster Bar. Admission is FREE and includes a drink coupon and hors d'ouevres! Don't miss out register today! For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 757.455.2115. Co-sponsored by the VWC Alumni Association and MetLife Home Loans.

Homecoming and Family Weekend AND Reunion 2009
Get ready Homecoming & Family Weekend 2009 is Oct. 2-4! All alumni are invited back to celebrate reunion. Alumni interested in organizing a special group gathering are asked to contact the Alumni Relations Office to register your group and secure a reserved space at the alumni tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 3. Watch your mailboxes and e-mail for more details. Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 757.455.2115 or alumni@vwc.edu.

Lynn (Downey) Aydlett (1993) graduated in July 2009 with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She currently teaches second grade at West Lenoir Elementary in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Bruce Goodson (1979) was named the 4ward Hampton Roads Local Elected Official as part of the 4ward Hampton Roads 2009 Leadership Awards. Bruce was recognized for his accomplishments and leadership on the James City County Board of Supervisors.  

Kathryn Fisher (1993) was interviewed along with featured artist Will Corr (1994) during this year's Boardwalk Art Show by VBTV's Access Virginia Beach. The program was filmed in the front lawn of the Old Coast Guard Station. The program is featured online (Show V20 #48, AV377009, 06/19/09). This edition of “Access Virginia Beach” and three others are available online at www.vbgov.com/estream. Click on the most recent version of “Access Virginia Beach” in :Access Virginia Beach Archives." Once the show comes up, you can jump right to the story of your choice by clicking "View Specific Segments for this video." Shows will be online for the 4 weeks following their start date.  

Coast Guard Seaman Candice N. Whitney (2006) recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. During the eight-week training program, Whitney completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship.

Jacob Plett (2001) has accepted a Support Coordinator Position at Partnerships for Community Supports located in Philadelphia, PA.  

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July 27 - August 1
Virginia Private College Week

July 27 - August 1
Sacred Music Summer Conference

Thursday, Aug. 6
6 p.m.
Going to College with the Adult Studies Program

Wednesday, Aug. 26
6 p.m.
Wesleyan Wednesday @ Chick's Oyster Bar

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