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Hudson Trio Makes Roanoke Debut at Virginia Western
The Roanoke debut by the Hudson Trio will include a concert at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 in Virginia Western Community College’s new Center for Science and Health Professions Multipurpose Room, HP210. The concert is free and open to the public. Americana, a program… Continue Reading Hudson Trio Makes Roanoke Debut at Virginia Western
Muslim Journeys Bookshelf events to kick off Monday
Virginia Western Community College’s Brown Library is launching the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Bridging Cultures initiative. As the only Virginia community college to earn this grant, and one of just 842 grantees… Continue Reading Muslim Journeys Bookshelf events to kick off Monday
Virginia Western to offer OSHA training courses in October and November
Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Development department in association with the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center will offer Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) training in October and November. All classes will be offered on Virginia Western’s Roanoke campus and will include training materials, lunch and… Continue Reading Virginia Western to offer OSHA training courses in October and November
Virginia Western website earns honorable mention for national award
Virginia Western Community College earned honorable mention for its website design in the e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education’s 2013 Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA) and Best of the Web Awards (BOW). The Best of the Web Awards recognize and honor outstanding K-12 and higher education… Continue Reading Virginia Western website earns honorable mention for national award
New course to help students launch business in one semester
Virginia Western Community College is launching a new business course this fall that teaches student and prospective entrepreneurs how to launch their own business in one semester. The Entrepreneurship Plus Program will offer unique hands-on experience and act as a business incubator. “We are excited… Continue Reading New course to help students launch business in one semester
Foundation for Roanoke Valley continues support for ESL classes at Virginia Western
The continuing support of a Foundation for Roanoke Valley grant will mean that more non-native residents will have access to and can afford English classes at Virginia Western Community College to build rewarding careers. The Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund is providing $1,000 to the… Continue Reading Foundation for Roanoke Valley continues support for ESL classes at Virginia Western