The Student Activities Office is located in the Jane P. Batten Student Center. The Student Activities Office houses all Clubs and Organizations, Greek Life, the Wesleyan Activities Council (WAC), Leadership Development, Leadership Workshops, and Leadership Awards.
Upcoming events
March
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Pub Night – Matt Santry8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.From full time social worker to full time musician, Matt Santry has made the unlikely transition from playing music for Autistic children to rocking audiences of loyal fans. Santry credits the years he spent working one-on-one with children with disabilities as a contributing factor to his ability to successfully create a connection with his current audiences. From his home base of Philadelphia, Santry has developed his sound and live show to a point where he is grabbing nationwide attention. Since 2006, Santry has performed over 400 shows in venues from Los Angeles to New York and is constantly growing his fan base. Come out and enjoy this annual Wesleyan Pub Night tradition with Pub Night. Location/Date: Marlin Grille on March 5, starting at 8 p.m. The event is free for VWC students, but General Admission is $3 for another school ID and $5 for non-college students. You can buy your tickets at www.vwctickets.com. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Whitney Parker with Student Activities at 757.233.8726 or e-mail wnparker@vwc.edu. » More |
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Men's Lacrosse Tailgate2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.It’s that time of the year! Are you ready to see the Men’s Lacrosse team take on rival Washington and Lee University on March 6? If so, come out before the game and bring a few friends along and of course your MARLIN SPIRIT to the pre-game tailgate. Food, drinks, and marlin spirit items will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Wesleyan Activities Council (SAC Committee) Trinder Center. The event is FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. For more information, contact Melissa Synder with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mssynder@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
Brian Brushwood - Bizarre Magic7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Are you ready for Brian Brushwood? As seen on dozens of TV programs, including twice on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” the Winner of awards ranging from “Best Comedy Magic” to “Variety Entertainer of the Year.” In just one show Brian eats fire, breaks a 30-pound concrete brick on his head, performs his signature “human crazy straw” “Mr. Happypants” and “knife roulette” routines...All while keeping the audience laughing...Escapes, dangerous stunts, comedy and magic combine in the most unique, original, outrageous show that has EVER been brought to the Campus of Virginia Wesleyan. The concert will be held in the Marlin Grille on March 6 starting at 7 p.m. This event is free for VWC students, but General Admission is $3 for another school ID and $5 for non-college students. You can buy your tickets at www.vwctickets.com. This event is open to the public. For additional information please contact Kim Yelton with Student Activities at 757.233.8726 or e-mail knyelton@vwc.edu. » More |
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Women's Softball Taigate2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Fear the Fish! March 24! Bring your friends, your appetite, your Marlin pride, and cheer on your Lady Marlin Women’s Softball Team. Food and drinks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Wesleyan Activities Council (SAC Committee) Softball Field. The event is FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. For more information, contact Melissa Snyder with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mssynder@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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3rd Annual Dancing with the Professors7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Come to the 3rd Annual DANCING WITH THE PROFESSORS Saturday March 27 starting at 7 p.m. in the Jane P. Batten Convocation Center! Members of the Student Government Association have been paired with faculty and staff to perform ballroom dances ranging from swing to the foxtrot to Chicago stepping! It is an event you will NOT want to miss! They have been practicing for the show since October and are ready for their debut! Pre-Sale Tickets - $5: VWC Students/$10: VWC Faculty, Staff and Alumni/$15: Non-VWC Guests Door Price - $5: VWC Students/$15: VWC Faculty, Staff and Alumni/$20: Non-VWC Guests Tickets will be available for online purchase! All proceeds will go to the library in efforts towards the college goal in the Phi Beta Kappa campaign. Come watch your professors, coaches and friends perform! Dancers: Leah Hammond and Coach Brandon Elliot (Softball), Devin Cowhey and Coach Mike McFarland (Soccer), Ashley Buck and Dr. Mazur, Mallori King and Dr. Craig Jackson, Paresa Moghadam and Dr. Manna, Nina Ruiz and Dr. Clayton Tim Maloney and McCarren Caputa, Dominique Fowler and Elaine Aird, John Maravich and Dr. Hooker Alfonzo Lowe and Dr. Stolley. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Kristen Whalen with The Office of Student Activities at 757.455.3200 or e-mail kwhalen@vwc.edu. » More |
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Women's Lacrosse Tailgate6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Bring your friends, your appetite, and your Marlin pride and come cheer on your Women’s Lacrosse team as they play Lynchburg College at Trinder Center on March 31. Food and drinks will be provided. It’s FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. Brought to you by the Wesleyan Activities Council (SAC Committee). For more information, contact Melissa Synder with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mssydner@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
April
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Men's Baseball Tailgate11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Fear the Fish! Bring your friends, your appetite, your Marlin pride, and cheer on your Men’s Baseball team. Join us on the baseball field, on April 3, starting at 11:30 a.m. - We will provide food and drinks. This event is sponsored by the Wesleyan Activities Council (SAC Committee). It’s FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. For more information, contact Melissa Snyder with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mssynder@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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Men and Women's Tennis Tailgate2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Bring your friends, your appetite, and your Marlin pride and come cheer on your Women’s and Men’s Tennis team play Lynchburg College at Penzold Courts on April 6. Food and drinks will be provided. It’s FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. Brought to you by the Wesleyan Activities Council (SAC Committee). For more information, contact Melissa Snyder with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mssynder@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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Saving Jane Concert7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Come out and enjoy the great musical talents of Saving Jane on April 10! Saving Jane is a band from Columbus, Ohio who are most famous for their hit song "Girl Next Door.” The band consists of Marti Dodson, Pat Buzzard, Dak Goodman, Brandon Hagan, and Eric Flores. "Girl Next Door" became a hit on both radio and iTunes, where it was downloaded some 600,000 times. The gold-certified single became the theme for MTV's Tiara Girls, and was included on the hit compilation Now 22. It has helped the band register more than 10.5 million profile views on MySpace, where the song has been played more than 20 million times. It also brought Saving Jane and Dodson to the country's attention: Since 2005, Dodson, a born stage performer who thrives in the spotlight, and Saving Jane have toured nationwide, opening for the likes of Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, All American Rejects and The Fray. They've been featured in Billboard and Teen People and performed on Live with Regis and Kelly. Location: Marlin Grille. Date/Time: April 10 at 7 p.m. It’s FREE for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. This event is sponsored by the Wesleyan Activities Council (Mainstage Committee). For more information, contact Luke Blum with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail ldblum@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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Hypnotic Intoxication7 p.m. - 9 p.m.This interactive lecture, April 13, on Hypnotic Intoxication and powerful display of hypnosis, will show students what really happens at many parties. Keith Karkut creates an “on stage party” fueled by water and something more powerful than any drug or alcohol; the students own mind. The result is an inspiring message with some real, yet entertaining, teachable moments for the audience. HYPNOTIC INTOXICATION is a must see event! This event will be in the Marlin Grille starting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Kate Atkinson with Wesleyan Activities Council at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mkatkinson@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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A Boy, A Girl, A Virus7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Best known for this engaging program, Shawn and Gwenn share how they became involved in HIV education, and use their relationship as a platform to discuss the important issue of sexual health and personal responsibility. In this program they address issues like safer sex, intimacy, communication between partners and the medical realities of HIV infection. Best of all, they approach audiences with warmth, openness, lots of humor and a personal connection to the issue that is unforgettable. Students, by and large, have become desensitized to the issues surrounding HIV and safe sex. Shawn and Gwenn challenge students to open their minds and confront their images of people infected and affected by not only HIV, but other sexually transmitted infections as well. For additional information please contact Kate Atkinson with Student Activities at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mkatkinson@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Kate Atkinson with Wesleyan Activities Council at 757.233.8726 or e-mail mkatkinson@vwc.edu. » More |
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Annual Belly Flop Contest2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Come out and join or watch VWC’s Annual Belly Flop Contest! This is always a fun filled event to see who can make the biggest SPLASH on campus! Brought to you by the Wesleyan Activities Council (VWC & Beyond Committee). It’s Free for VWC students, for adults its $5 and for non-VWC students its $3 dollars. Location: Jane P. Batten Center Pool. Time: 2 p.m. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jenee Johnson or Laurel Rutter with VWC & Beyond at 757.233.8726 or e-mail jrjohnson@vwc.edu or llrutter@vwc.edu . » More |
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Seafood Party in the Dell with Spencer Rush Concert5 p.m.Spencer's songs are edgy and cool. His real-life wit and emotion come through in each line, supported by a velvety voice with incredible range. Spencer has taken the best of his musical influences (Elton John, The Police, and Pink Floyd, among others) and created a sound that's unique, yet utterly universal. So come on out and enjoy the some yummy seafood and the musical talents of Spencer Rush. Location: Batten Lawn. Date/Time: April 17 starting at 5 p.m. It’s FREE for VWC students, for adults it will be the Seafood in the Dell price. You can also reserve your tickets by going to www.vwctickets.com. This event is sponsored by the Wesleyan Activities Council (Mainstage Committee). For more information, contact Luke Blum with SAC at 757.233.8726 or e-mail ldblum@vwc.edu. This event is open to the public. » More |
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BONGO BALL MANIA2 p.m. - 8 p.m.“Paintball is too messy and capture the flag is to boring, so they say.” Well, this spring, get ready to throw on your gladiator armored suit so you can do whatever you need to capture to your opponents flag…all while using a LOADED DEFENDER AIR CANON NURF GUN! This is sure to leave you breathless…but trust us…it will be worth it! Location/Date: Jane P. Batten Center in the CMAC on April 23, starting at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Jenee Johnson or Laurel Rutter with VWC & Beyond at 757.233.8726 or e-mail jrjohnson@vwc.edu or llrutter@vwc.edu . » More |