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Clubs & Organizations at VWCC

Find Clubs & Organizations

Official recognition is given to scholastic, civic, athletic, professional, and religious clubs and organizations that have applied for and received College approval. Students interested in information regarding new or established clubs and organizations should contact the Office of Student Activities at 857-6326. Students may also download the forms below for more information and an application.

Application to Form a New Organization (Word Document)

Biology Club

Sponsors outdoor activities, trips and guest speakers for interested students.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Ellen Holtman

eholtman@virginiawestern.edu
857-6303
Anderson Hall - Room 304

 

Black Student Organization

Promotes unity and diversity among all students through a variety of programs and activities designed for sharing and celebrating cultural differences.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Cheryl Hilton

chilton@virginiawestern.edu
857-6328
Student Center - Room 204

 

Campus crusade for christ

An international organization that seeks to launch spiritual movements by winning, building, and sending Christ-centered multiplying disciples.

www.ccci.org

Faculty Sponsors:
Ms. Patty Willhite

pwillhite@virginiawestern.edu
857-6675
Fishburn Hall - Workforce Development

Mr. Anthony Billips

abillips@virginiawestern.edu
857-6292
Anderson Hall - Room 237

 

College Conservatives

A student organization dedicated to the advancement and understanding of the conservative ideology.

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Allen Trigger

atrigger@virginiawestern.edu
857-7276
Duncan Hall - Room 100

 

Dental Hygienists' Association

Promotes the dental hygiene profession and provides community education and awareness.  The association also encourages class participation and helps students prepare for graduation and Dental Board Exams. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Colleen M. Hailey

chailey@virginiawestern.edu
857-6284
Anderson Hall - Room 148

 

Future Chefs of Virginia

Promote the culinary arts program at VWCC while increasing student knowledge and experience in the business of catering. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. James J. Zeisler

jzeisler@virginiawestern.edu
344-8691
Downtown Center

 

Geology Club

Offers students the opportunity to study geology in a structured environment outside of the classroom through field trips and seminars.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Anna Balog-Szabo

abalog-szabo@virginiawestern.edu
857-7222
Anderson Hall - A211-A

 

Honors Institute

Meets the needs of creative, highly motivated, and academically talented students by providing them with the academic and extra-curricular opportunities needed to prepare them for transfer to competitive 4-year institutions.  Call the Honors Institute at 857-6240 for application materials.

Faculty Sponsors:
Ms. Emily Pack

epack@virginiawestern.edu
857-6240


Horticulture Club

Fosters opportunities for horticulture students to assume professional responsibilities that reflect current developments and opportunities in the horticulture industry. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Lee Hipp

lhipp@virginiawestern.edu
857-7120
Webber Hall - Room 305 C

Co-Sponsor:
Mr. Clark BeCraft

cbecraft@virginiawestern.edu
857-6388
Greenhouses

 

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

Learn the skills that are vital to your career!  Joining IAAP will help you open doors to career advice, interviews and promotions.  The Student Chapter networks with professionals of the Roanoke Valley.  IAAP also participates in community service with Turning Point women's shelter), the Salvation Army, and other organizations.

Faculty Sponsor:
Mrs. Tracy Harmon

tharmon@virginiawestern.edu
857-6221
Business Science Building - Room 325

Justice Club

A social, service and academic organization for those in Virginia Western's Administration of Justice program. The program and club aid those seeking careers or advancement in law enforcement, security, law, corrections or juvenile justice.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Jeri Barnett

jbarnett@virginiawestern.edu
857-7208
Duncan Hall - Room 105D

 

Lambda Nu (Virginia Sigma Gamma Chapter)

Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Mary Loritsch

mloritsch@virginiawestern.edu
857-6286
Anderson Hall - Room 103

 

Madison Society

A political science, oratory and debate society that promotes self-expression. The club hosts an on-campus debate each semester. Meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Student Center lounge.

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Allen Trigger

atrigger@virginiawestern.edu
857-7276
Duncan Hall - Room 100

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Don F. Cavendish, Jr.

gcavendish@virginiawestern.edu
857-7276


VWCC Motorsports

VWCC Motorsports is an organization that supports the Mini Baja Team.

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Gary Young and Mr. Dan Horine

gyoung@virginiawestern.edu
857-6181
Webber Hall - Room 305B

 

Phi Theta Kappa

International honor fraternity for students in two-year schools. Provides opportunities for leadership and scholarships.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Jenifer Kurtz

jkurtz@virginiawestern.edu
857-7387
Humanities Building - Room 119D

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Amy Anguiano

aanguiano@virginiawestern.edu

857-7254

Humanities Buildilng - Room 121A

 

Psi beta - psychology club

Promotes excellence among psychology students in scholarship, leadership, research and community service.

Faculty Sponsor:
Lora Vasiliauskas

lvasiliauskas@virginiawestern.edu
857-6410
Business Science Building (M)- Room 232

 

Practical Nursing Student Association

Promotes activities and professional recognition among LPN Students at Virginia Western. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Margaret Andrews

mandrews@virginiawestern.edu
857-6245
Business Science Building (M)

 

Radiographers

Promotes interest in the profession of radiological technology. Enhances student work environments and educational activities. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Cheryl Cunningham

ccunningham@virginiawestern.edu
857-6197
Anderson Hall

 

RUFF WRITERS

A creative writing club where students can get peer reviews and share short stories and poetry.

Meets in Brown Library on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 3 p.m.

Faculty Sponsor:
Kalyca Schultz

kschultz@virginiawestern.edu
857-6326
Brown Library

 

Running Club

The Running Club was organized to promote physical conditioning and the sport of distance running. The club provides interested students with the opportunity to meet and organize related activities. A 100 Mile Club chart is posted each semester. Any student who runs 100 miles in the 15 weeks of a semester will receive a t-shirt in recognition of their accomplishment.

VWCC 5K Run - Archived Page (1982 - 2002)

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Gary Adkins

gadkins@virginiawestern.edu
857-6325
Student Center - Room 202A

 

Scholarly gents

Society of like-minded Black men that operates under the cardinal principles of education, family, community and perserverance.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Cheryl Hilton

chilton@virginiawestern.edu
857-6328
Student Center - Room 204

 

Sister circle

African American women promoting personal empowerment through connections, education and dialogue.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Cheryl Hilton

chilton@virginiawestern.edu
857-6328
Student Center - Room 204

 

Society of Human Resource Management

Increases the exposure to information and important developments in the field of Human Resource Management.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Deborah Yancey

dyancey@virginiawestern.edu
857-7986
Webber Hall - Room 214

Mr. Jeff Strom

jstrom@virginiawestern.edu
857-7287
Webber Hall - Room 213


Society for the study of japanese audio and visual culture

Promotes Japanese animation to new people. Brings together students with a common interest for anime. Meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge.

Faculty Sponsor:
Mr. Brian Sieveking

bsieveking@virginiawestern.edu
857-7255
Humanities - Room 213C

 

Spring Fling Art Council

Encourage a passion for the arts with involvement of local businesses. To introduce and promote art by the college to the community

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Sue Thomas

sthomas@virginiawestern.edu
857-6070
Humanities - Room 213E

 

Steel Pan/Drum Club

Learn to play steel drums with no previous experience. Join the fun and learn about music from another culture.

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Gloria Lindsay

glindsay@virginiawestern.edu
857-7583
Student Center - Room 203

 

Student Government Association

Utilizes student representation in matters affecting student life and affairs, promotion and supervision of student organizations and activities, and improved community conditions to further the best interests of the students and the College.

SGA President 2009-2010:
Anna Bowser
Student Center - Room 211

Faculty Sponsor:
Natasha Taylor

ntaylor@virginiawestern.edu
857-6326
Student Center - Room 211

 

Student Nurses Association

Promotes the nursing profession and provides support for the class pinning ceremony. The club participates in community projects related to health care needs in the Roanoke Valley. (MAJORS ONLY)

Faculty Sponsor:
Ms. Carolyn Cleiland

ccleiland@virginiawestern.edu
857-7211
Anderson Hall - Room 232A

 

VWCAN - Virginia Western Community Action Network

Promotes community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Annemarie Carroll

acarroll@virginiawestern.edu
857-6178
Duncan Hall - Room 112B

VWCC Gospel Choir

Provides an opportunity for students to interact and further develop their musical talents.

Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Gloria Lindsay

glindsay@virginiawestern.edu
857-7583
Student Center - Room 203