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After 25 years, Deanie Hickman says goodbye to Virginia WesleyanDirector of Financial Aid Deanie Hickman will retire from her position
on Dec. 31. She joined Virginia Wesleyan in 1981 as a financial aid secretary. |
Virginia Wesleyan senior writes, directs one-act playSenior theatre and English major Amanda Wolk wrote and directed The
Light Within, which focuses on the relationship she shared with
her brother, Adam. |
November |
Virginia Wesleyan students compete in computer programming contestSix students from Virginia Wesleyan College, led by Associate Professor
of Computer Science Dr. Zizhong Wang, participated in the 2006 ACM Mid-Atlantic
USA Computer Programming Contest, hosted by Christopher Newport University.
The contest challenges students in areas of math and coding. |
 There's still time to apply to VWC for the spring semester!Whether interested in Virginia Wesleyan's day program or night and
evening classes with the Adult Studies Program, applications are still
being accepted for classes beginning Thursday, Jan. 25. |
 Stuntkid: Jason LevesqueWorks by the Chesapeake native and creator of Stuntkid.com are on display
in the Hofheimer Gallery through Nov. 27. |
Take Five Initiative helps area schoolteachers earn their certificationVirginia Wesleyan College is a school that is always willing to lend
a helping hand, whether by donating microscopes to a primary school in
Trinidad and Tobago or offering courses at half price to local teachers
-- the basis of The Take Five Initiative. |
October |
 You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownThe Charles M. Schultz classic Peanuts comes to life on center stage
at Virginia Wesleyan in the fall theatre production of You're a Good
Man, Charlie Brown. |
Cookson Religious Freedom Lecture Series begins with Dr. Martin MartyThe Cookson Religious Freedom Lecture Series is inaugurated with a
presentation by Dr. Martin E. Marty, one of the world's more renowned
and respected religious scholars. |
Student Outreach Coordinators program offers specialized service opportunitiesA new community service program has arrived at Virginia Wesleyan with
the objective of getting more students involved in service opportunities. |
Virginia Wesleyan student wins fellowship from U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyVirginia Wesleyan junior Ivy Ozmon has been fascinated with science
since the sixth grade. So it seems fitting that this earth and environmental
science major recently won a fellowship from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). |
 Wellness HallNew residence encourages healthy living for students. |
Biology honor society donates microscopes to primary school in Trinidad and TobagoMembers of Beta Beta Beta raised enough funds to donate eight light
microscopes and other science equipment to the Brasso Seco RC Primary
School in Brasso Village, Brasso. |
 "The Spirit of VWC": Homecoming and Family WeekendThe spirit of Virginia Wesleyan College shines during a fun-filled
Homecoming and Family Weekend Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents come together for good food,
exciting entertainment, informative classes and athletic events. |
September |
New televisions on campus promote student events and activitiesIn addition to information about events sponsored by RecX and WAC,
the televisions also show advertisements from companies that may be of
interest to students. |
 Key to the Future CampaignVirginia Wesleyan College President William T. "Billy" Greer,
Jr. will announce at two special events on Thursday, Sept. 14 that Virginia
Wesleyan has raised $41 million on its $65 million Key to the Future
Campaign goal. |
Virginia Wesleyan proudly recognizes a new class of Batten ProfessorsHonored for their excellence in teaching and scholarship, their contributions
within the community and their passion for inspiring excellence in others. |
 2006-07 Virginia Wesleyan College Concert SeriesThe Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series offers opportunities
for the campus and local community to hear live performances by exceptional
musicians on the Virginia Wesleyan College campus. |
Fall Honor Convocation highlights the importance of inquiryDr. Lynn Sawlivich, associate professor of classics, presented "Inquiry
and the Liberal Arts." |
August |
Virginia Wesleyan welcomes new faculty membersHere's an overview of some of the new faces on campus. |
 Back to SchoolHere's the info you need to get into the groove this semester. |
Heritage Society members: Hiram and Hardenia ZiglerThe Ziglers knew all about the advantages associated with a small-college
setting from attending Bridgewater College. But they weren't introduced
to Virginia Wesleyan until their daughter, Nanci Zigler '77, fell in
love with the campus. |
It's not too late!There's still time to apply for the Fall 2006 semester. |
July |
Jesse Fanshaw retires after 26 years at Virginia WesleyanAfter graduating with Virginia Wesleyan's third graduating class in
1972, Fanshaw worked at the College for 26 years in a number of different
roles. |
Student loan consolidation program for alumniThe Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Association and SunTrust Banks join together
to provide a student loan consolidation program for alumni. |
Howell steps in as interim VP for Academic AffairsDr. Joyce Howell will fill the vacancy left by Dr. Stephen Mansfield,
who stepped down to become the College's first Director of Archives effective
July 1. |
 Disc golf comes to Virginia Wesleyan CollegeIt's tee time at Virginia Wesleyan with the new disc golf course. |
June |
Dr. Neil Ramsey retires after 32 years at Virginia WesleyanAfter teaching his last two courses this summer, Ramsey is planning
a move to Haines, Alaska. |
Understanding the value of an education in the liberal artsA liberal arts education enables students to discover the world through
a variety of perspectives. |
May |
Bill Joseph to retire after 40 years at Virginia WesleyanVice President for Business Affairs Bill joseph will retire from his
position effective July 1. |
 Summer sports camps at VWCOpen to a variety of ages and skill levels, Marlin camps feature some
of the best college coaches in the country. |
Stephen Mansfield to serve as Director of Archives at VWCMansfield will begin the process of archiving the College's history
when he begins his new role as Director of Archives on July 1. |
Mansfield steps down as VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of the CollegeDr. Stephen Mansfield, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Kenneth
R. Perry Dean of the College, will step down from his position effective
July 1, 2006 and assume a new role as Director of Archives. |
 Natural history specimen collection on display at Virginia WesleyanTrying to find the largest skeleton collection in the Hampton Roads
area? Look no further than Virginia Wesleyan College. |
April |
"Arts on Fire" as senior art majors showcase worksSamples of artwork by senior art majors Corrina Clark, Kristin Crotts,
Laurie Marcotte and Jessica Price will be on display through Monday,
May 13 in the Hofheimer Library Art Gallery. |
 Symposium showcases Virginia Wesleyan students' academic achievementsThe 2006 Research Symposium allows gives students from a variety of
academic departments the opportunity to share and display their research
projects. |
Virginia Wesleyan student completes internship in GuamSenior Recreation and Leisure Studies major Chris Wheeler is currently
working in Guam with Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). |
March |
 Champions!Virginia Wesleyan Marlins: 2006 NCAA Division III men's basketball
national champions. |
 Caught on Camera: Dancers frozen in motion in photography exhibitPhotographs of Martha Graham Dance Company dancers Blakeley White-McGuire,
Maurizio Nardi and Virginie Mecene, produced through a digital photography
workshop co-sponsored by the 2005 Virginia Arts Festival, the Martha
Graham Dance Company and the Chrysler Museum. |
Empty Bowls event aims to fill empty tummies in communitySponsored by the Ceramics Designers Association and Virginia Wesleyan
College, all proceeds from the event go to local charities to help fight
hunger. |
Alumnus gives whole new meaning to "Going Greek"Amber Randolph '05 immersed herself in Greek culture when she worked
as an International Teaching Fellow at the American Farm School in Thessalonika,
Greece. |
 Get in shape and create a "New U" this spring!The recently established NEW U-NIVERSITY fitness program is a 12-week
program open to students, faculty and staff which incorporates a wide
variety of workouts including stretching, running and swimming. |
February |
From sniffles and sneezes to the sun and the seaMelissa Patterson, the registered nurse in the Virginia Wesleyan Health
Services Office, recently won a free cruise for two to the Caribbean
aboard ms Maasdam. |
ROTC program teaches leadership and discipline as well as military tacticsThe ROTC program teaches a number of life skills in addition to providing
various scholarships and financial aid options. |
 Teaming up with Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolVirginia Wesleyan College and Eastern Virginia Medical School create
a joint program in medicine for VWC students. |
Coffee, lemonade and peace: VWC Chaplain provides it allChaplain Robert Chapman, or "Chappy," provides students with many services,
opportunities and ways to experience spiritual life on campus. |
January |
 Virginia Wesleyan student studies at OxfordVirginia Wesleyan College meets Oxford as Virginia Wesleyan junior
studies abroad in England. |
Winter Session course gets students "Engaged in the Community"A group of Virginia Wesleyan students are currently learning about
disaster preparation, relief and recovery in the winter session course “Engaged
in the Community: Disaster Preparation, Relief and Recovery.” As
part of the course, students are traveling to the Gulf Coast to assist
in rebuilding the area that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. |
Society for Collegiate Journalists moves headquarters to Virginia WesleyanVirginia Wesleyan is the new national headquarters for the Society
for Collegiate Journalists, the oldest student honor society for collegiate
mass communications, journalism and other media. |