A complete college experience involves more than just academic classes!
The Student Activities Office provides the opportunity for students to have fun and continue learning outside the formal classroom.
Virginia Western’s Student Activities Office offers recreation, sports, performing arts, student clubs, field trips and more!
Click here for a full list of Student Life and Recreation Activities or a printable version of the Spring Activities Calendar (PDF).
Participation Information:
Student Activities are for current students at Virginia Western.
Some Student Activities programs, including intramurals, fitness center, group exercise, and off-campus trips, are strictly limited to students who are currently taking a course. Eligibility to participate begins on the first day of the course(s) for each student, and eligibility ends on the last day of the course(s). Students who withdraw from all classes are ineligible for participation starting the day after the withdrawal. Eligibility is based on the course start and end dates, and does not deem a student eligible for participation in the entire term/semester. (For example, enrollment in a one weekend CPR/First Aid course does not provide eligibility to participate in intramurals, fitness center, or off-campus trips outside of the course dates or the entire semester.) Additional programs may have strict enrollment requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Student Activities
| Activity | Date(s)/Time | Location | Add’l Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition with Registered Dietician Holly | Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Drop-in) | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Drop in for Questions related to your diet and nutrition! Holly will have tastings, demonstrations, and activities each week to promote healthy eating. |
| American Red Cross Blood Drive: Give Blood – Save a Life! | Wednesday, January 21 Wednesday, April 15 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Appointments available at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome! |
| UNO with the VP of Student Affairs | Last Wednesdays (Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, April 29) 12:00 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | |
| Visits with Miss Louie – Destress and Pet a Therapy Dog | First Thursdays (Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2, May 7) | Brown Library (11:00 AM – Noon) Student Life Center (Noon – 1:00 PM) | |
| Art & Culture in Roanoke: Hadestown This Tony-Award winning musical reimagines the Greek myths. | Wednesday, February 4 7:30 PM | Berglund Center (Students pay for own parking) | Free tickets for students available for pickup at Student Activities Office beginning Tuesday, Jan 20. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 tickets. |
| Railyard Dawgs Hockey Game: Superhero Night | Saturday, February 21 7:05 PM | Berglund Center (Students pay for own parking) | Free tickets for students available for pickup at Fitness Center desk beginning Monday, Feb 2. Limit 2 per student. |
| Art & Culture in Roanoke: Riverdance 30 This Irish music and dance show features traditional and global styles. | Tuesday, February 24 7:30 PM | Berglund Center (Students pay for own parking) | Free tickets for students available for pickup at Student Activities Office beginning Tuesday, Jan 20. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 tickets. |
| The Blood Connection Bloodmobile | Thursday, February 26 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM | STEM Parking Lot | Appointments available at www.thebloodconnection.org. Walk-ins welcome! |
| Art & Culture in Roanoke: World Ballet Company Swan Lake This legendary ballet is a story of magic and fate entwining good and evil. | Wednesday, April 29 7:00 PM | Jefferson Center (free parking) | Free tickets for students available for pickup at Student Activities Office beginning Tuesday, Jan 20. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 tickets. |
Special Events
Winter Warm Up
Wednesday, Feb 10: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Student Life Center, 3rd Floor
Meet and sign up for clubs at Virginia Western! Enjoy winter crafts and s’mores! Enter to win prizes!
Wellness Fair
Thursday, Mar 12: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Student Life Center, 3rd Floor
Drop in for community resources for mental health, stress management, student support, holistic healing, and more.
“I Dream”: VCCS Poet Laureate and Visual Luminary Contest (State Competition)
Saturday, March 28
Whitman Theater
Enter the college contest by February 9. College winner will go on to compete at the state competition. Submit 3 poems or 1 work of art. See campus TVs and Student Bulletin for entry details.
Spring Fling 2026: Virginia Western VIBES – 1960s!
Thursday, April 23
Outside – STEM Courtyard
Enjoy our campus-wide picnic and festival! Games, giveaways, displays from college clubs, music and more! This year’s theme is VIBES! In gearing up for our 60th anniversary, celebrate like it’s 1966 – the year of our founding!
Student Trips
The Pakalachian Restaurant – Abingdon, VA
Friday, January 30: Leave campus at 10:00 AM; return approx. 7:30 PM
Enjoy a meal at “The Pakalachian”, a one-of-a-kind restaurant in Abingdon, Virginia where every menu item is 50% Pakistani and 50% Southern Appalachian inspired. “Curry Me Down South” or “Fried Green Tomato Pakoras” are two examples! After lunch, you will have time to explore the small town shops! 10 spaces available. $10 covers lunch and transportation.
Giants: Art from the Collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Richmond, VA
Friday, February 27: Leave campus at 7:15 AM; return approx. 8:00 PM
Travel to see a special exhibition of art by 40 Black artists from Africa, Europe, the US, and the Caribbean. Featured artists include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley. time to explore the wide range of art at the VMFA will be available. 10 spaces available. $10 covers transportation, museum admission, and lunch.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Student Activities Trip – Fill out form
Monticello “Founding Friends, Founding Foes” Tour
Friday, April 17: Leave campus at 8 AM; Return approx. 7:00 PM
In recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, students will take a special tour to learn how Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were both allies and rivals. This tour shows how democracy is born through disagreement, civil discourse, and dedication to shared values. 10 spaces available. $10 covers ticket/tour, transportation and lunch.
Student Leadership
VCCS Legislative Day
Tuesday, January 28
Selected student leaders will travel to Richmond to speak to state senators and delegates.
Student Council Meetings
Wednesday, Feb 4; Wednesday, March 4; Wednesday, April 1; Wednesday, May 2: 2 PM
Student Life Center Room 307
Strengths Assessment
February 17: 2 PM
Career Center
Student leaders have access to the Gallup Strengths Assessment and coaching session of how to apply strengths for success!
Staff
Student Activities Coordinator
| Lee, Natasha | |
|---|---|
| Student Activities Coordinator Student Life Center S307A | | |
Staff
| Brown, Kayla | |
|---|---|
| Student Activities Specialist Student Life Center S307C | | |
| Drougas, Holly | |
| Nutrition Instructor Student Life Center S100 | | |
| Heddleston, Chad | |
| Recreation Coordinator Student Life Center S113 | | |
| Kraemer, Rebecca | |
| Fralin Futures Success Coach Student Life Center S206D | | |
Contact Us
Student Life Center S307
540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Spring 2026 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday. Closed Saturday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
The above hours are subject to change based on the campus events schedule.
All posted hours exclude holidays and school closings.
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