In 1970, shortly after the establishment of Virginia Western Community College, Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns became the College’s first African American faculty administrator. Today, Johns is celebrated as a trailblazer, a quiet activist and a pioneering leader in education. Her remarkable career spanned over four decades, creating an impact on students from elementary school to (Read the full article…)
Join Virginia Western’s Booth at the GO Outside Festival!
Virginia Western is excited to be a participating partner at GO Outside Festival, led by the Horticulture Club and Community Arboretum! We’ll have a booth at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke with educational, plant-centered activities, giveaways and opportunities to share our programs and resources. As one of Roanoke’s most popular events, this is an excellent opportunity to connect (Read the full article…)
Write an Innovation LOI!
Don’t forget, the Friday November 1st Deadline is not far away! Reach out to Shelley in the Grants Office with your bright Idea now. Give yourself time to brainstorm, get support from partners on and off campus, and wrap it all up in your LOI form. See full details here: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/foundation/innovation-grants/ We Can’t Innovate Without (Read the full article…)
Save the Date: Dr. Sandel Retirement Celebration
Retirement celebration for Dr. SandelThis will be an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to visit with and honor Dr. Sandel. Monday, March 17Tentatively 2 to 4 pmOn campus Mark your calendar. More details will be shared as plans come together.
September 2024 You Make the Difference Recipients
Congratulations to the following employees who are the September 2024 You Make the Difference recipients receiving a set of movie passes: Victoria Goodman – “Being so reliable and being a steady influence in the Testing Center. Your help with projects is amazing!” Shelley Lyons – “Going above and beyond to collaborate and make sure the (Read the full article…)