Please join us on Friday December 6th from 12-2 in room HP208 as we celebrate Dr. Toni Pepin’s retirement. Stop by for light refreshments and wish Toni well on her new adventures!

As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight species of plants that are native to Southwest Virginia and benefit local ecosystems. (Read the full article…)

Hannah Puskar applied for the CCAP scholarship at Virginia Western and when she received it, she decided Virginia Western would be a “launching pad” for her career in oncology. Through the Fralin Futures program, Puskar learned about the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers (BRPHS), a regional partnership to fill the STEM-related career pipeline. (Read the full article…)

Imagine you’re at work, hunger strikes and you decide to pop some popcorn in the breakroom microwave. While you’re there, a coworker leans over and says, “You know making popcorn here is against work policy.” You’re wondering if the coworker’s warning was just a joke, as the microwave beeps signaling cook time has ended. Later (Read the full article…)

Poinsettias, Fresh Greenery Wreaths, Centerpieces, and Swags available for purchase. Friday, December 6, 3pm-6pm Saturday, December 7, 10am-1pm CASH and CHECK ONLY Natural Science Center