NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY // July 28, 2017
Virtual Visit to Campus
Virginia Wesleyan's online virtual tour, created on the sophisticated YouVisit platform, has recently been updated with the University's new branding, the addition of the Fine Arts Building and information about the upcoming Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center as well as beautiful new images and 360-degree panoramas of the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center and the Blocker Youth Center.
First Cohort of the Batten Honors College
President Miller has announced the Batten Fellows and Shumadine Scholars for 2017-18. This fall VWU will welcome this first cohort of the Batten Honors College to campus. Collectively, these impressive students have a grade point average of 4.03 on a 4.0 scale, an average SAT score of 1340, and an average ACT score of 29. More

Virginia Wesleyan University Alumni Council Names Ten New Members
Ten new members were named to the Virginia Wesleyan University Alumni Council on July 12. The Council was welcomed to campus for tours of the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center, a business meeting and overview of campus progress by President Scott D. Miller. "It's an exciting time at your alma mater," Dr. Miller said. More

Alpha Phi Alpha First Black Fraternity Chartered at VWU
The Phi Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has received its charter. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first black Greek fraternity to be chartered at Virginia Wesleyan University. The charter became official during the 94th General Convention for Alpha Phi Alpha, which was held July 12-16, 2017. More
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
                                                                    
Wesleyan Wednesday at Chick's Oyster Bar, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, August 16
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Take a summertime stroll down memory lane! Visit with fellow alumni, faculty and staff at VWU's annual social.
 
Founders Day 2017
Thursday, September 7
The University will celebrate its second Founders Day. Festivities will include the Founders Convocation at 11 a.m. in the Convocation Center inside the Jane P. Batten Student Center. In addition to celebrating the University's founding in 1961, Founders Day 2017 festivities will include the annual Alumni Awards and Reception, the Batten Honors College Dedication luncheon, a Ribbon Cutting and Dinner for the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center, an Ecofestival and more. 
  
Homecoming and Family Weekend  
Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8
  • Homecoming parade
  • Alumni Social Friday at SHOREBREAK Pizza and Taphouse, 6-9 p.m.
  • Annual Saturday Tailgate, 12-4 p.m.
  • Chili Cook-off
  • Athletic Events and Alumni Games
 
VWC's transition to University
Stay Tuned for an announcement from President Scott D. Miller on how you can make a $50 contribution to The Excellence Fund and receive a new VWU diploma with your name and class year!

 
CAMPUS EVENTS



Through August 16, 2017  
Explore. Accelerate. Summer session at VWU gives you an opportunity to engage in specialty courses, complete General Studies requirements or advance in your major.

Marlin Summer Sports Camps
June 19 - August 19

YMCA Camp Red Feather
June 19-August 25

Virginia Private College Week
July 24-29

2017 State of the University Address
August 22

New Student Orientation
August 23

Classes Begin for Fall Semester
August 28

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Your Chance to Connect with President Miller     

VWU Alumni from cities around the country connect with Virginia Wesleyan University's President Scott D. Miller on his travels through a series of special events.

For upcoming Presidential events see dates and cities . For more information or to schedule an event in your area, please email [email protected] or call 757.233.8786.

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