Campus Calendar

Founded in 1986 by Professors Richard H. Peake and the late Jack Mahony, both of the Department of Language and Literature, the Medieval-Renaissance Conference began as a way of promoting scholarly activity on campus and providing visibility for the College in the larger academic community. The first conference was a success, hosting twelve speakers from mainly area colleges. Welcoming papers on all areas of medieval and renaissance studies, including literature, history, philosophy, art and music, the conference has enjoyed steady growth and increased national presence, with speakers representing institutions across the country – and the occasional international speaker. By the late 1990s it had grown to a gathering of thirty or forty presentations per year, growth that continues the legacy of Professors Peake and Mahony and confirms the value of an academic conference at the College. In spite of this growth, the conference remains small enough to foster a sense of academic community, generating lively discussions and feedback not always achievable at larger conferences. We also work to maintain an open, informal and friendly setting for participants. Many younger scholars, presenting their first academic paper, find their experience with the conference encouraging and helpful to their academic growth.

For UVA Wise Students of all levels and majors: Join us for lunch and learn more about Food City’s internship and job opportunities. Meet Keyla Carter who is based at their headquarters in Abingdon, VA. Lunch provided.

Students still debating on their major, or not sure what jobs they can do with their major, are invited to learn about an online resource to help you navigate those inquiries. Find out what you can do with a degree in biology vs a degree in communications, including salary for those positions.

Students still debating on their major, or not sure what jobs they can do with their major, are invited to learn about an online resource to help you navigate those inquiries. Find out what you can do with a degree in biology vs a degree in communications, including salary for those positions.

UPIKE Medical Graduate Application Session: Plan to go to med school? Not sure about the application process? Please join us as David A. Osborne, KYCOM Admissions Program Manager, shares tips, advice, and instructions regardless of which school you plan to attend.

It’s time to bring your A-game! Join us for the ultimate Homecoming Week Lip Sync Battle! Who will take the crown as the best performer? You get to decide! Let’s see who steals the spotlight! Don’t miss out on the fun—be there to cheer, laugh, and pick the real MVP of lip sync!

Pizza will be provided.

Curious about internships? Not sure about internship funding? Come learn from a panel of current UVA Wise students. Receive opportunities, lessons, and advice. Free pizza!

CV Writing Workshop: A professional CV is now a component of the new holistic admission process for the nursing program. So, the Nursing Department and Career Discovery have teamed up to provide instruction on how to create a CV. Join us! There will be giveaways AND attendees will also be entered into a raffle.

Learn about Handshake, a platform for finding internships and jobs that are specific to college students.

Career Discovery and the Academic Success Center are teaming up to train selected Peer Mentors in resumes and cover letters.

Jeff Biggers is an American Book Award-winning historian, journalist, novelist and playwright. Author of ten books, his work has appeared on National Public Radio and Public Radio International, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Atlantic Monthly, Huffington Post, Salon, among many journals. As a playwright and performer of monologues, he appears at theatres, festivals, conferences and schools. Based in the US and Italy, Biggers has worked as a writer, performer and educator across the United States, Europe, India, and Mexico. He has served as Writer in Residence at Indiana University, the University of Iowa and Wesleyan University. Through narrative nonfiction, journalism, theatre, and fiction, Biggers focuses on a historical storytelling approach he calls "re-storification," the process of unearthing and forging new stories, rituals, and gatherings that recover the withered or denied strands of history and reshape its continuum between the past, present and future. Expanding on his landmark book, The United States of Appalachia, Biggers will explore the continued role of the Appalachian region in shaping American history.

Career Discovery and the Academic Success Center are teaming up to train selected Peer Mentors in resumes and cover letters.

Let's dream up your career! Similar to a vision board, CDP invites students to make their Career Dream Board to help guide their ever changing pathways. Materials provided, but students are welcome to bring photos to use as well.

Join us on Taking Care of Business day. The trip includes lunch and shopping at the Pinnacle in Bristol, TN. Transportation is provided; seats are limited. Reserve your seat by emailing careerdiscovery@uvawise.edu by October 10. Once we receive your email, you will receive a link to apply for a clothing stipend.

For UVA Wise Students of all levels and majors: Join us for lunch and learn more about MSA Hospice’s opportunities, especially for social science majors. Meet alumnus, Elmer Jackson, and his team who work in Wise, Abingdon, and Richlands, VA. Lunch provided.

Vendors will be offering handmade ornaments, wood working, jewelry, custom designs, artwork, handmade toys, honey, Tupperware, gift baskets and so much more!

This regional event will feature student and employer panels, guest speakers, and an internship fair. Transportation from Jefferson Drive to the Prior Center will be provided throughout the day. Details and free lunch for those who register.

Learn about Handshake, a platform for finding internships and jobs that are specific to college students.

For UVA Wise Students of all levels and majors: Join us for lunch and learn more about Northwestern Mutual’s opportunities. Meet Claire Tatum who oversees selection for interns. Lunch provided.

The world of work isn't linear and actually is becoming more and more squiggly. Come learn what this means for your future and discover tools to help you navigate the journey.

Ballad Health Info Table: Drop by to speak to recruiter, Amanda Blevins, about their medical and non-medical opportunities.

From Indeed to Handshake, learn how to utilize job boards that make sense for you. CDP will also show you search tips to find opportunities.