Featured Alumnus:
William "Bill" P. Blake '06
As a student at larger universities, Bill Blake '06 admits that he often felt like "a number." That all changed when he enrolled in Virginia Wesleyan's Adult Studies Program (ASP) and began to feel like a valued member of a learning community. Blake majored in the Liberal Arts Management Program (L.A.M.P.)--now called Management, Business, and Economics. Today he works as Director of Sales at
Inside Business; serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads, the Philanthropic Advisory Board of Eastern Virginia Medical School, the Norfolk Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee of the local chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Odenton, Maryland native currently lives in Moyock, North Carolina. He is married to his wife, Leanne. He has three children, two stepchildren, and he recently became a grandfather.
How did your time at Virginia Wesleyan College shape the person you are today?
VWC gave me a true desire and appreciation for lifelong learning. My previous university experiences made me feel like a number, and I had to grind out the work in order to get the diploma. At VWC, the professors are so genuine, and they treat you like a real person-better yet, like a valuable treasure chest just waiting to be unlocked. Don't get me wrong, the classes were often tough and challenging, but the professors were right alongside you to infuse knowledge, instill confidence, and applaud your accomplishments.
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#MarlinSpiritDay
Friday, September 25
We want to see Virginia Wesleyan spirit from alumni around the globe! Put on your favorite VWC shirt, hat, or pants; Show us a Marlin mug or your diploma; Decorate your home, your workspace, your kids and your pets, and SNAP A PICTURE! Share your photos on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram with the hashtag #marlinspiritday. PLUS, be on the lookout for a very special announcement from your fellow VWC alumni that day. More
Homecoming & Parent Weekend
October 2-4, 2015
Come one, come all! This year's carnival-themed Homecoming & Parent Weekend will feature a food truck midway, athletic events, the fall theatre production; Chrysler Museum glassblowing demonstrations, children's games and inflatables, and more. Join your fellow alumni Friday night from 7-10 p.m. at ShoreBreak (2941 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach). The annual tailgate will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the full schedule and sign up to attend! |