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UVa-Wise professor speaks during Williamsburg’s ‘Religion Month’

Professor Garrett W. Sheldon, the John Morton Beaty Professor of Political Science at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, presented a lecture during Colonial Williamsburg’s recent celebration of Religion History Month.  MORE>>

UVa-Wise Institute for Excellence in Leadership to present first seminar at Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center

A Leadership Development Seminar will be presented by University of Virginia senior consultant Susan Brock Wilkes at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center (SVTDC) in conjunction with the Institute for Excellence in Leadership.  MORE>>

University of Virginia, Norton City Public Schools Team to Win $1 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Teaching of American History

A group of University of Virginia educators have been working with a consortium of school divisions in Southwest Virginia to secure funds so that children in that region can learn American history in the most engaging ways possible.  MORE>>

Voices of Darfur bring stories of survival to UVa-Wise on April 30

Survivors of the genocide in Sudan’s western region of Darfur will tell their stories to students, faculty at staff at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise as part of the Save Darfur Coalition’s Voices from Darfur campaign, a national speaking tour featuring Darfuri refugees.  MORE>>

Sigma Zeta inducts 18 new members at UVa-Wise

Eighteen new members were inducted into Alpha Xi chapter of Sigma Zeta during a ceremony on April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Science Center Atrium at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Arved Harding, a UVa-Wise alumnus and former president of the College’s chapter of Alpha Xi, will speak about “Statistically Designed Experiments: Bringing the Sciences and Mathematics Together.”  MORE>>

UVa-Wise spring art exhibit May 1-6

The Spring Semester Student Art Exhibit will take place May 1-6 on the fifth floor of the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center in the Dogwood Room. Works by art students in Senior Seminar classes as well as selected pieces from other spring classes will be exhibited.  MORE>>

Orchestra, soloists to join UVa-Wise choirs for Mozart concert May 5

Accompanied by a professional orchestra and soloists, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise concert choir and Highland Chorale will perform a concert featuring compositions by Mozart during a special combined concert at Wise Baptist Church on Monday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m.  MORE>>

UVa-Wise professor named Speaker of the Year for regional chapter of American Chemical Society

The Northeast Tennessee Section of the American Chemistry Society (NET-ACS) has chosen Van Daniel, professor of chemistry at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, as its Speaker of the Year.  MORE>>

UVa-Wise bands to present spring concert and chamber music night

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will present two nights of music and performance on April 28 and 30.  MORE>>

UVa-Wise vice chancellor Sim Ewing named Citizen of the Year

After quietly serving The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and the Wise County and City of Norton area for more than 25 years outside the spotlight, Sim Ewing has earned the Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.  MORE>>

Logo contest underway for FINS research program

The Department of Natural Sciences is sponsoring a logo contest for its undergraduate research program, Fellowship in the Natural Sciences (FINS). A $100 prize will be awarded to the student who submits the winning design.  MORE>>

Prospective students to preview College from every angle at UVa-Wise 360° April 26

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend UVa-Wise 360° for a chance to preview the campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise from every angle on Saturday, April 26.  MORE>>

Va. Senator John H. Chichester to speak at 39th UVa-Wise Commencement May 17 Virginia Senator John H. Chichester will deliver the keynote address during the 39th Commencement at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Saturday, May 17.  MORE>> New exchange agreement offers UVa-Wise students international study options in Australia, Asia The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has signed an agreement with Australearn/Asialearn/Eurolearn, which will give students the opportunity to study abroad in nearly 40 universities.  MORE>>

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Nominations sought for 2008 Alumni Recognition Program at UVa-Wise

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2008 Alumni Recognition Program that recognizes alumni, former faculty and staff members and friends of the College who have made significant contributions to their profession, community, society, the College or the Alumni Association. Recipients will be honored in November.  MORE>>

Summer College 2008 open to students at UVa-Wise and other institutions

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites students throughout the region to enroll in Summer College 2008. Registration begins May 1, 2008, but those interested may explore Summer College’s options and benefits now at www.uvawise.edu/summer. MORE>>