VWU Alumni eNews

Happy New Year and Thank You!

We would like to offer sincere thanks to our many alumni and friends who made Virginia Wesleyan University a top philanthropic priority as we concluded 2020. We had an outstanding giving month in December and we thank everyone who supported us during this challenging time.

A special thank you to our Marlin Athletic Fund donors who have been very generous and supportive during this challenging time. Our #HelpUsPlay campaign, which is raising funds to purchase the needed COVID-19 rapid results testing supplies for our athletic teams, has been particularly successful and we are so grateful for your support.

We look to 2021 for accelerated growth in enrollment, completion and continued outreach, service, and collaboration with our many partners in the Hampton Roads region and beyond. Such growth is possible because of your generosity. If you haven't participated yet, you may make your gift online or send your check to the Office of the President, Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455.

The More Marlins, the Merrier!

Wesleyan Wednesday

January 27, 2021 at Noon

Register to hear from Matt Ryan '09. Ryan is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer specializing in narrative and commercial work. As Director of Photography, Ryan has shot for Disney, Warner Brothers, Netflix, MTV, PBS, Microsoft, TruTV, Rolls Royce and various narrative video game content for Machinima. He'll be talking about directing during a pandemic and sharing what it is like to work with some of Hollywood's finest.

Campus News

ICYMI: VWU Magazine: Winter 2020 Special Edition Now Available

Read highlights from 2020 and view our annual report in this special edition of the Virginia Wesleyan University Magazine.

Read more about Kimberley Hammer, the newly announced Vice President for Advancement on page 4 and view the 2020 Alumni Award winners on page 5.

The Mavis McKenley '11 Award

Each year VWU presents an award on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a student who practices the ideals set forth by Dr. King. This year and moving forward, the distinction will be named The Mavis McKenley ’11 Award in honor of our valued alumna and Board of Trustees member. More

Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome Postcards to

Admitted Students

VWU's Alumni Council members invite you to join them in sending a postcard to newly admitted students to welcome them into the Marlin family. Fill out our volunteer form to express your interest.

Marlin to Marlin

Mentoring Program

Mentoring relationships are meant to provide support and guidance to current students and foster productive conversations about planning, preparation, and participation in an experiential learning experience. Fill out our volunteer form to express your interest.

Campus Updates

The Van H. and Ruth Cunningham Multi-Activity Center

The Van H. and Ruth Cunningham Multi-Activity Center (affectionately known as the CMAC) in the Jane P. Batten Student Center was shown a little love during the week of Christmas with new signage.

Edward D. Hofheimer Theatre

Work continues in the Edward D. Hofheimer Theatre. The acoustical floor has been completed and will be painted after some of the other improvements are finished. New signage has also been added to the theatre space.

To keep the campus community healthy and safe, VWU alumni and guests are not permitted on campus until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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