Teachers invited to celebrate 50th anniversary at UVa-Wise April 21

Educators across the region who attended The University of Virginia’s College at Wise are invited to attend a special 50th anniversary reception on Wednesday, April 21. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center.

“Certainly a large percentage of the teachers in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas were educated at UVa-Wise,” said Jeff Cantrell, chair of the Department of Education. “I hope many of our teachers will be able to join us for this reunion.”
Ron Short, a gifted musician who has been selected to compose an original musical work about the College’s history, will provide entertainment.

Richard Davidson, who chaired the Department of Education for more than two decades, will share some of his favorite memories.

The event is open to any UVa-Wise graduate who participated in the College’s teacher education program and their guests. Please confirm your plans to attend by calling 276-328-0163 or 276-328-0184.

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, UVa-Wise is ranked among the nation’s top ten public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. The only branch campus of the University of Virginia, UVa-Wise is home to 1,700 students and offers under graduate and professional programs in the liberal arts tradition of Thomas Jefferson.