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Community Arboretum launches fundraising campaign to replace gazebo
Organizers at the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western hope to soon replace the gardens’ aging gazebo. While the arboretum celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2018, Virginia Western students constructed the gazebo a couple of years prior to the garden’s official dedication. In the years… Continue Reading Community Arboretum launches fundraising campaign to replace gazebo
Local tech company with VWCC connections partners with NASA
When scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) capture future pictures of Earth’s atmosphere, they might end up using technology containing components manufactured by former Virginia Western Community College faculty and students. Based in Fincastle, Va., Micro Harmonics Corporation (MHC) is a technology… Continue Reading Local tech company with VWCC connections partners with NASA
All you ever needed to know about admissions – live on YouTube!
Do you wonder what the college application and admissions process is like? Join us live on YouTube and ask the questions that you need answered! When: July 9th, 12:15 p.m. Where: https://youtu.be/XeSLgFe9q5A What: An interactive livestream with staff from Virginia Western, where you can participate!… Continue Reading All you ever needed to know about admissions – live on YouTube!
Davenport grant leading to improved early childhood teacher training
Lisa Mullins didn’t plan to go into early childhood education when she left her job at a Department of Defense-run factory in 2014. She quit because she simply wanted more time to spend with her kids. “I missed the field trips. I missed holidays. I… Continue Reading Davenport grant leading to improved early childhood teacher training
Virginia Western Singers announce spring and summer show schedule
The Virginia Western Singers announce a new slate of Spring and Summer concerts that are open to the public at area churches, beginning this Sunday for Mother’s Day. The Virginia Western Singers is a group of nine singers who perform pop, country, rock, show tune… Continue Reading Virginia Western Singers announce spring and summer show schedule
Chef Polfelt awarded Endowed Teaching Chair
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair to Ted Polfelt, an award-winning local chef and instructor in the Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program. The Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair is intended to honor an outstanding… Continue Reading Chef Polfelt awarded Endowed Teaching Chair