Save the date(s): The Virginia Community Colleges Association (VCCA), the long-established professional development organization that supports Virginia’s Community Colleges, is holding its 39th Annual Conference in Richmond September 27-29.  VCCA membership is open to community college faculty, staff, administrative faculty, professional faculty, alumni, board members, and friends of the VCCS. LEARN MORE

To unlock the full potential of credit for prior learning for adult learners, we need to think outside of our traditional classrooms.  Adult learners may have years of learning through work, life and military experience.  Finding ways to engage with adult learners is key and shows the adult learner that their knowledge and skills are (Read the full article…)

All students and employees are invited to celebrate the coming end of this semester at Spring Fling! Thursday, April 2010:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.STEM Courtyard This year’s event theme is Sustainability and Green Initiatives to celebrate Earth Week! Questions? Contact Natasha Lee – Student Activities Coordinator at NLee@virginiawestern.edu

Come celebrate Earth Day in the Arboretum! Saturday, April 22, come watch The Lorax, and support the Horticulture Club and Community Arboretum. Movie starts at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Sodas, water, candy, and fresh popcorn for sale.

A recent Outlook issue caused Canvas notifications from the address notifications@instructure.com to be delivered to the Junk folder in Outlook. The issue has been resolved, however faculty should check their junk folder for missed messages.