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December |
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35 years of memoriesAfter 35 years of teaching, Dr. Donald Wolfgang, professor of psychology,
retires and says farewell to Virginia Wesleyan. |
 It's not too late!There's still time to apply to the spring 2008 semester! |
December Graduate ReceptionSixty-one students were recognized on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Jane P.
Batten Student Center. |
 Do you have spirit?Be a part of the "Get the Spirit Squad" and receive a free VWC decal. |
November |
Working AbroadElizabeth Owens '06 teaches English to Ukrainian children through the
Peace Corps. |
 Alumni Art Exhibition: Artists ReturnNov. 15 - Jan. 11 in the Hofheimer Library Art Gallery. |
Laptop LoungeThe Hofheimer Library adds a Laptop Lounge, the latest addition in
pursuit of Phi Beta Kappa, and part of the Key to the Future Campaign. |
WAC is in full swing!Student Activities offers fun experiences for students. |
Expo raises more than $10,000The first Artisans Expo supports endowed and annual scholarship funds
for adult studies students. |
 Solar Collector Heats Things Up Professor Philip Guilfoyle completes his solar thermal heat exchanger,
the project he proposed to win the 2007 President's Environmental Challenge
Grant. |
October |
November 10 is VWC Day! Open house is a great opportunity to learn more about the College. |
Sophie Treadwell's Machinal Fall theatre production brings Broadway hit to Virginia Wesleyan. |
 Artisans ExpoExpo, on November 3 and 4, will establish a new, permanent scholarship
fund for the Adult Studies Program. |
October is National Domestic Abuse Awareness MonthVirginia Wesleyan recognizes effort with two displays on campus. |
New Board Members Virginia Wesleyan welcomes five new Board members to the Board of
Trustees and four returning members. |
 Don't let the flu get you!Health Services offers the flu vaccine to Virginia Wesleyan Community. |
Celebrating 25 yearsThe Adult Studies Program experiences challenges and success over the
past two decades. |
September |
 A Growing Green RoofUnique science experiment on Smithdeal Hall explores the water quality of runoff. |
 2007 Homecoming & Family WeekendCatch the Spirit Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7 |
MobileFit 2.0 New fitness system integrates the latest web technology. |
 2007-08 Virginia Wesleyan College Concerts SeriesCome hear live performances by exceptional musicians on the Virginia
Wesleyan College campus. |
"ACT" now and become a teacherThe Adult Studies Program makes it easy for working adults to receive
teacher certification. |
Fall Honor ConvocationDiscussion of climate changes, politics and the importance of the honor
code. |
August |
New Emergency Notification Systeme2Campus text messages allow VWC community to be alerted quickly in
case of emergency. |
 2007 Fall SymposiumFrom Jamestown to Jefferson: The Evolution of Authority in Colonial
Virginia |
State of the College Address kicks off 2007-08 Academic yearPresident Billy Greer focuses on inspiring and challenging students. |
Bump, Set, SpikeNew Sand Volleyball Court is a hit for recreational and social use. |
 It's not too late!There's still time to apply for the fall 2007 semester. |
New faculty members 2007As Virginia Wesleyan welcomes the class of 2011, it also welcomes a
new class of professors. |
Teaching in South KoreaDr. Dan Margolies will teach American history at Sogang University
through the Fulbright Scholar Program. |
 International ExperienceVirginia Wesleyan alumni living and working abroad. |
July |
 Camp Red FeatherLocal partnership with YMCA offers youth exposure to nature and college
campus. |
Alumni redefine giving backFrom lectures to job opportunities alumni share their knowledge and
experience to Virginia Wesleyan |
Experiencing BuddhismJunior Koren Robins spends a month in Taiwan at the Fo Guang Shan monastery. |
 Get caught in the FishNetNew online community for Virginia Wesleyan alumni will keep friends
connected. |
Preserving HistoryDr. Stephen Mansfield creates College archives, writes first book on
the history of the College and relives his experience through the history. |
June |
Dr. Timothy O'RourkeVirginia Wesleyan welcomes the New Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Kenneth Perry Dean of the College. |
2007 Batten ProfessorsVirginia Wesleyan proudly recognizes the many faces of excellence. |
Crossing Paths'07 graduates Lyndsie Kidd and Christa Mercer will room together and
study same curriculum at Duke University. |
One of the "original 11": Dr. Barry Lipscomb retires after 40 yearsFinal installment of a three-part series honoring 2007's retiring professors. |
May |
Eve Blachman retires after 33 years of servicePart two of a three-part series honoring 2007's retiring professors. |
Stan Pearson Retires after 26 yearsPart one of a three-part series honoring 2007's retiring professors. |
 2007 Summer Sports Camps at Virginia WesleyanOpen to a variety of ages and skill levels, Marlin camps feature some
of the best college coaches in the country. |
International Students on CampusSix students from all around the world call Virginia Wesleyan their
home. |
 A month in VietnamTwo professors and six students travel to Vietnam for a month-long
study. |
Alumni Auction and Party honors alumni and supports scholarshipMore than $18,000 is raised to support the Alumni Association Legacy
Endowed Scholarship. |
Students Travel to San Diego and Portugal for Spring BreakUnique trips allow students to help the environment and play tennis
on red-clay courts. |
April |
 Student Artists Are "Totally Exposed"Annual Senior Art Exhibit showcases student artwork. |
Employee Appreciation Dinner Honors VWC EmployeesVirginia Wesleyan recognizes the dedication of faculty and staff members
during milestone anniversaries. |
Remembering Virginia Tech'For this week, we Marlins are Hokies too.' |
"Arts Alive" 2007The second annual "Arts Alive" takes place Friday, April
20. |
 2007 Undergraduate Research SymposiumThe 2007 Symposium showcases student research from a variety of academic
departments. |
New Wellness Committee promotes healthy habits to Wesleyan CommunityThe goal is to improve lives by encouraging healthy lifestyles. |
Everything you need to know about Commencement 2007Congratulations to the Class of 2007! This information should serve
as your guide to making this day special for your family and friends. |
March |
An inside look at diplomacy and the United NationsVirginia Wesleyan students travel to New York to represent Nicaragua
in National Model United Nations. |
 Visit Virginia Wesleyan!It's a great time to visit Virginia Wesleyan by attending VWC Day or
an Admitted Student Day. |
 10th Annual Empty Bowls Charity DinnerEvent benefits local soup kitchens and food pantries. |
President Greer announces Environmental Challenge GrantThe $2,500 grant is designed to heighten awareness of environmental
issues among Virginia Wesleyan's faculty, staff and students and to make
Virginia Wesleyan a more environmentally-friendly place. |
Virginia Wesleyan Theatre presents Eleemosynary in honor of Women's History Month Eleemosynary depicts three generations of intelligent women
coming to terms with their relationships to each other in the context
of societal expectations regarding smart women. The March 9 performance
has been designated as the annual "Celebration of Women's Voices" on
the Virginia Wesleyan campus. |
February |
College unveils official Virginia Wesleyan Ring CollectionClass rings will be available in variety of men's and women's styles
and will feature the official College seal. The collection will be unveiled
on Feb. 26 in the Marlin Grille. |
 Friendship and flowers: Virginia Wesleyan chaplain opens new photography exhibit Chaplain Robert "Chappy" Chapman '79 presents two series
of photographs: "Lens on Lent" and "The Smith and Wesleyan
Wild Flower Series." |
 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 grantsThis is part five of a five-part series recognizing Virginia Wesleyan
faculty members who are currently doing work with the aid of development
grants received during the summer of 2006. |
January |
Faculty members continue work with aid of summer development grantsThis is part four of a five-part series recognizing Virginia Wesleyan
faculty members who are currently doing work with the aid of development
grants received during the summer of 2006. |
 VWC Day is Jan. 27! Register online today for this special open house. |
Jackson, Velasco continue work on projects with aid of summer development grantsThis is part three of a five-part series recognizing Virginia Wesleyan
faculty members who are currently doing work with the aid of development
grants received during the summer of 2006. |
Faculty members Ben Dobrin and Diana Risk continue work with aid of development grantsThis is part two of a five-part series recognizing Virginia Wesleyan
faculty members who are currently doing work with the aid of development
grants received during the summer of 2006. |
Virginia Wesleyan faculty members Dan Margolies and Richard Bond receive summer development grantsPart one of a five-part series recognizing faculty who are currently
doing work with the aid of development grants received during the summer
of 2006. |