NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE // March 10, 2017


Virginia Wesleyan College Celebrates Women's History Month 
This March, in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Virginia Wesleyan's Women's Resource Center - with support from The Lighthouse and the VWC Department of History - has organized a special series of events to celebrate the vital contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society. 
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Naming of Villages
President Scott D. Miller announced the naming of Virginia Wesleyan's two campus villages. With the start of the 2017-18 Academic Year, Village II will become Allen Village, named for the late Dennie Allen '70, and Village IV will become the Honors Village.
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Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supports the Fight to End Hunger in Our Community 
The 19th Annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner will be held in Virginia Wesleyan's Boyd Dining Center on Friday, March 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event, organized locally by the Ceramic Designers Association (CDA), has been hosted by VWC for 18 of its 19 years existence in Hampton Roads.
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VWC News & Media     
 
NEWS: Students Named to Fall 2016 Dean's List; Songs of Spirit and Tradition Heard on Campus; VWC Receives Reaffirmation of Affiliation with The United Methodist Church; New Leadership for First Year Experience (FYE) and Winter/Summer Sessions More 
 
MEDIA: Empty Bowls Charity Event at VWC featured in The Virginian-Pilot ; VWC's Sandra and Paul Ewell featured in Chesapeake Bay Magazine ; VWC's Black Student Union included in a Virginian- Pilot feature by Amir Vera. 
 
Presidential Events
 
Virginia Wesleyan College President Scott D. Miller is traveling the country this academic year to connect with VWC alumni through a series of special events.
 

See where he is going or contact  [email protected] or 757.233.8786 to schedule a visit in your city!

Upcoming Events
 
 
Don't Miss Out!
S how Your Love for VWC by Sharing Your Photos!
 
The photo collage will be prominently displayed on campus during the 35th Annual Seafood Party in the Dell on Saturday, April 8.
 
Spring Alumni Weekend Activities
The 35th Annual Seafood Party in the Dell
Saturday, April 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Batten Lawn
Alumni, students, faculty and staff, family and friends celebrate an annual Marlin tradition with music by the  Dustin Furlow Duo . Alumni and their families will receive a special meal price of $5.00/person. Register to attend online.
 
Tour the Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Friday, April 7 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Alumni and their families can register for special tours of the almost completed state-of-the-art facility! Tours will happen every 30 minutes.
 
Inaugural Scroll Signing: Class of 1992
Saturday, April 8 from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Alumni of the Class of 1992 are invited to our inaugural scroll signing in recognition of 25th Anniversary Milestone. The scroll signing will take place at near Hofheimer Library at our 35th annual Seafood Party in the Dell on the Batten Lawn.
 
VWC Annual Alumni Social
Saturday, April 8 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
2143 Vista Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 
Alumni Games
Women's Soccer
Practice Field, 10:00 a.m.
Reserve your T-Shirt by sending your size 
to Coach Bowers ([email protected]) by March 15

Men's Soccer
Practice Field, 10:00 a.m.
Reserve your T-Shirt by sending your size to Coach Mills ([email protected]) by March 15
Team Cookout at 12:00 p.m.

Volleyball
Donald M. Forsyth Court, 11:00 a.m.
Marlin Athletics
Guilford vs. Women's Lacrosse
Birdsong Field, 11:00 a.m.

Roanoke vs. Softball 
(Double Header)
Marlin Field, 12:30 p.m.
Strike Out Cancer Day   
                 
Roanoke vs. Baseball
(Double Header)
Kenneth R. Perry Field, 12:30 p.m.

Shenandoah vs. Men's Lacrosse
Birdsong Field,  1:00 p.m.
Please see the  full schedule  for even more Spring Alumni Weekend festivities. 





 






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