Virginia Western to hold iPad classes for the public this fall
Virginia Western Community College announces an all-in-one iPad class that will teach attendees how to get the most out of their new technology. The latest Apple news, most revolutionary apps and most innovative iCloud features will be explored. The Fall iPad Event will be held… Continue Reading Virginia Western to hold iPad classes for the public this fallRead More
Virginia Western Local Advisory Board meeting open to public
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15. The meeting will be held in the college’s Natural Science Center. The Local Advisory Board is comprised of community members… Continue Reading Virginia Western Local Advisory Board meeting open to publicRead More
Congressman Goodlatte supports Virginia Western Educational Foundation
Congressman Bob Goodlatte visited Virginia Western on Wednesday to make a donation to its Educational Foundation. Watch the WSLS report here: http://tinyurl.com/3jw72ln Read More
Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing system
ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College announces a new campus printing system called WEPA (Wireless Everywhere Print Anywhere) that will be available when students begin the Fall Semester on Monday. The new WEPA printing kiosks are being implemented as a way to reduce the college’s… Continue Reading Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing systemRead More
Are you looking for a job? Try truck driving
Virginia Western’s Commercial Driver’s License training program is preparing students quickly for a job market that is thriving. Watch the WDBJ7 report here. Learn more about Virginia Western’s CDL training program here.Read More
Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification program
ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College is now the first college in the state to offer certification as a Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant. Beginning this fall, students will be able to begin the coursework that will teach them efficient operation of complex mechatronic systems… Continue Reading Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification programRead More
Virginia Western professor to discuss experiences living, teaching in Norway
ROANOKE — David Wheat, at long-time adjunct economics professor at Virginia Western Community College, will discuss his experiences living and teaching in Norway from 4-6 p.m. on Friday. His talk, which is open and free to the public, will be held at the Greenfield Education… Continue Reading Virginia Western professor to discuss experiences living, teaching in NorwayRead More
Are the region’s education, business sectors making the grade?
Panelists from the Roanoke Valley’s business and education sectors discuss how they work together, and the importance of partnerships between Virginia Western and the community. Read the full article at: http://www.roanoke.com/business/wb/293810.Read More
Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through Partnership
Virginia Western Community College is partnering with colleges throughout Virginia to help develop the state’s workforce in the growing geospatial industry. The geospatial industry, encompassing geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and the emerging technologies and applications that support the collection,… Continue Reading Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through PartnershipRead More
Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
The Al Pollard Memorial Foundation of Roanoke has earned the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Virginia Western Community College nominated the Pollard Foundation for the statewide award, which was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on April 19.… Continue Reading Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More
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