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  NEWS AND EVENTS AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY // August 25, 2017
State of the University Address 2017
Batten Honors College First Class
From Aspiring College to Inspiring University
In his State of the University Address on August 22 in the Jane P. Batten Student Center, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ President Scott D. Miller announced a new academic division and discussed next phases of campus construction. Miller provided updates on institutional progress and shared several new initiatives and goals for the future. More
First Class of Batten Honors College Welcomed to Campus
A matriculation ceremony was held for the first cohort of the recently established Batten Honors College on August 20 at the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center. The Batten Honors College inspires, engages, and prepares academically talented students to become leaders, environmental stewards, and impactful citizens in the global community. More 
 
VWU in the Media
Norfolk Botanical Garden partnership and the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center featured in Inaugural class of the Batten Honors College covered in the ; VWU Archivist and local historian quoted in article about controversies over Confederate memorials; Track and field standout Marissa Coombs '18 featured for All-American honors in ; Profiles written by VWU Marketing and Communications Director Leona Baker, about three prominent local business women, were featured in the annual "Leading Ladies" issue of .
Founders Day - September 7

On 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. 
2017 Alumni Award Recipients To Be Honored on Founders Day

Celebrated for their outstanding professional and personal accomplishments, this year's honorees are Doug Wilson '86 - Distinguished Alumnus Award, W. Taylor Franklin '04 - Alumni Service Award, and Sydney Covey '16 - Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award. Read more about these exceptional Marlins here.

  Wesleyan Wednesday at Chick's Oyster Bar

Thanks to all of the alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends who joined in the fun on August 16! View the Wesleyan Wednesday Photo Gallery on .    
CAMPUS EVENTS

Through October 27
PlantBot Genetics -- Cross Pollination
Exhibit in Neil Britton Gallery

August 28
Fall Semester Classes Begin
Theatre Rally
 
August 31  
The Lighthouse On Deck Speaker Series presents American Author Michele Young-Stone, Above Us Only Sky  
 
September 7 
Founders Day Events
Alumni Awards Program
Convocation Keynote Speaker Janet L. Adams '90
Batten Honors College Recognition Ceremony
Beech Forest Sign Unveiling
Environmental Service Project
Wesleyan Ecofestival
Chesapeake Bay-Themed Student Dinner
Greer Environmental Sciences Center Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

September 14
2017 Constitution Day Program:  Government Support for Church Playgrounds: A Soft Landing or a Bad Swing?

September 15
Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra

 
2017 Homecoming and Family Weekend is coming!
 
                                                                    
Friday, October 6
  • Homecoming parade
  • VWU Friday Night Flights at in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, October 7
  • Homecoming Tailgate, 12-4 p.m. Special offer to reunion groups of 10 or more.
  • Inaugural Chili Cook-Off! Register to enter your famous recipe.
  • Athletic Events and Alumni Games
  • Greer Environmental Sciences Center tour
See the entire fun-filled Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017 schedule on our website. We hope to see lots of alumni, family and friends there! 

Your Chance to Connect with President Miller     

VWU Alumni from cities around the country connect with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ'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 alumni@vwu.edu or call 757.233.8786.





 
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