NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE // NOVEMBER 20, 2015
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Virginia Wesleyan College's year-long series, "Entangled Identities: Legacies of 1619," which explores race and other facets of contemporary American identity, was featured Nov. 2 in the Virginian-Pilot. On Nov. 12, Inside Business shared information about the College's student-led business conference, The Marlin Prestige, which runs Nov. 16-20. Virginia Wesleyan political science professor Dr. Murrell Brooks sat down with 13NewsNow (WVEC) on Nov. 16 to discuss the terror attack in France and its implications for the United States and its allies. VWC Professor of History Dan Margolies, who also serves as artistic director for the Festival of Texas Fiddling, was quoted in a Nov. 17 article about the festival's Masters Award. The College was highlighted by 13NewsNow (WVEC) on Nov. 19 for its involvement with the 17th Annual Family VOLUNTEER Day, which will be held at VWC on Nov. 21. Nearly 1,000 volunteers will come to VWC to pack Thanksgiving food for homeless and domestic abuse shelters, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
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Featured Alumna:
Bridget Kathleen Smith '00
Bridget Kathleen Smith '00 felt like a number at a larger college, and her rigorous schedule playing Division I basketball was affecting her studies. That all changed when she found Virginia Wesleyan. She instantly felt more at home as part of VWC's close-knit community and felt a greater sense of encouragement from faculty and staff. She became very involved, playing soccer, basketball and tennis, and joining the College's Army ROTC program. Today, the criminal justice graduate lives and works in her hometown of Annapolis, Maryland as a digital forensics analyst. When she's not busy learning about the latest tech gadgets, she likes to "unplug" by heading outside to hike or bicycle. She and her wife, Angela, are expecting a new puppy in their home in the very near future.
How did your time at Virginia Wesleyan College shape the person you are today?
Virginia Wesleyan was the perfect fit for me to find my authentic self in a safe and supportive environment. I was able to learn how to balance my sports, academics, and personal life by learning from the role models and mentors available on campus. I was able to develop my natural leadership skills further on the basketball court and soccer field as team captain. That experience helped me as an Army officer and as a federal government civilian. At VWC, I always felt that I had the resources and support to accomplish anything.
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Read more about other distinguished graduates in the Featured Alumni section of our website.
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