February 7, 2012
FRAGMENTS, RUN-ONS, AND COMMA SPLICES
WHEN: Wednesday, February 8; 1:00p.m.
WHERE: Webber Hall 307
FACILITATOR: Ms. Nancy Francisco
PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THESE VERY USEFUL HOT TOPIC SESSIONS. If you would like to offer extra credit to students, they will be given an “extra credit ticket” as verification of their attendance to bring back to class.
Dr. Gloria Lindsay
Retention Services
Chapman Hall, Room 105
February 6, 2012
ID OFFICE HOURS
Spring 2012 January 16 – February 9, 2012
Open:
Mondays - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursdays - 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Student Activities Office – S203
IDs with a current enrollment sticker (Spring 2012) are REQUIRED for free Valley Metro service and for use of the Virginia Western Fitness Center.
Students, Faculty and Staff can walk-in for IDs during the above times. No appointment necessary! For information or questions, contact Student Activities at 857-6326.
February 3, 2012
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Free Valentines Ideas and Tasting with Baylees Chocolates! Feb 3, 4 p.m.
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar is hosting a Free Tasting with Valentines Ideas! Our wines will be paired with free samples of chocolates provided by Baylees Best Chocolates!
Beginning Crochet, Feb 3, 6 p.m.
We're having Beginning crochet classes! You'll make a dishcloth!! Great way to get started! Call 540-400-6266 or stop by for more information!
Best in Show Exhibit Reception, Feb 3, 6:30 p.m.
Taubman Museum of Art. More than 200 artists submit their works to make Best In Show one of the most anticipated events in Roanoke - and a major fundraiser for the RVSPCA. NEW this year...artwork sold during the Reception may be picked up that evening after 8 p.m. Sale of unsold work, featured on the RVSPCA website and on Facebook, will continue through the end of February.
Tons of Fun, Feb 4, 10 a.m.
Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, along with support from Roanoke County’s department of economic development and a wide variety of Roanoke Valley organizations, present “Tons of Fun” at Tanglewood Mall. This family fun day of activities include clowns, puppet shows, music, magicians, games, craft activities, caricatures, carnival rides, exhibits, entertainment and much more spread throughout the Mall. Tons of Fun is designed for children 12 years old and younger, with a family atmosphere.
Delta Rae at Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Feb 4, 8 p.m.
Delta Rae brings together four voices to harmonize over music that incorporates all aspects of Americana – gospel, country, rock, bluegrass, and blues. Siblings Ian, Eric, and Brittany Holljes, along with their longtime friend, Elizabeth Hopkins, sing with grit and soul older than their early twenty years would suggest. Harkening back to bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas and the Papas, and Peter, Paul, and Mary, Delta Rae brings its own fresh sound and distinctive songwriting to a genre pioneered by such legends.
Big Lick Conspiracy, Feb 4, 9 p.m.
First Saturday of each month on Waldron Stage, 9 p.m. $5 to attend. Located at Mill Mountain Theater at One Market Square, Roanoke
Sunday Music, Feb 5, 1 p.m.
Every Sunday, enjoy musical performances in the Atrium while enjoying a meal at Norah's Café inside Taubman Museum of Art. The Stacy Hobbs, master harp guitarist, will be performing regional music.
Super Bowl Night, Feb 5, 6-10 p.m.
Don't miss out on the fun at the Green Ridge Recreation Center; bring your family for a night of fun watching the Super Bowl on a big screen TV. Enjoy refreshments, Pizza and lots more! $10
Cave Spring Middle School Fundraiser. Eat at Bellacino’s on Tuesday, February 7th and CSMS PTA will receive 10%! Eat in or carry out.
First Fridays, Feb 10, 6 p.m.
Superhold with Virginia Western’s own David McDonald, Roanoke City Market Building.
Submit Community News items to publicrelations@virginiawestern.edu. Submissions must be received by noon on Thursdays to be included in the Friday posting.
FRAGMENTS, RUN-ONS, AND COMMA SPLICES
WHEN: Wednesday, February 8; 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Webber Hall 307
FACILITATOR: Ms. Nancy Francisco
This workshop is appropriate for any student who struggles with sentence structure. It is especially relevant for ENG 01, 03, 07, and 111 students.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THESE VERY USEFUL HOT TOPIC SESSIONS. If you would like to offer extra credit to students, they will be given an “extra credit ticket” as verification of their attendance to bring back to class.
Dr. Gloria Lindsay
Retention Services
Chapman Hall, Room 105
February 2, 2012
Recognition:
Thank you to Doug Parsons for setting up the voice mail system students will use to make sure their names are pronounced correctly at graduation. Thanks Doug!
New Hires:
Heather Hunter, Admissions Office Manager, hired January 25, 2012.
Employment Opportunties:
Click here to see Virginia Western employment openings.
Diversity:
Imbolc - One of the eight holidays of the wheel of the year in many modern forms of Wicca and Neopaganism. Midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, Imbolc marks the middle of winter and holds the promise of spring. It is a festival of spiritual purification and dedication.
February 16th is Lithuania’s Independence Day!
If you have Recognition, New Hire, Employment Opportunity or Diversity information to share, please email publicrelations@virginiawestern.edu.
February 1, 2012
Virginia Community College System Chancellor Glenn DuBois will hold a Town Hall Meeting at Virginia Western from 10-11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 3rd in Whitman Theater. Dr. DuBois will present an interactive update on system-wide reengineering efforts and the redesign of Developmental Math and Developmental English Programs. There will be opportunities to share your thoughts, comments and suggestions. I strongly encourage the attendance and participation of all faculty and staff to show Dr. DuBois our commitment to the system’s reengineering and redesign efforts.
Dr. Robert Sandel
The Cultural Diversity and International Education Committee exists to:
As part of our charge to promote inclusion and increase diversity awareness and understanding, we will be sharing Diversity Events with you every month via the Daily Bulletin. We hope you find this information informative and inspiring.
Diversity Events 2012
FEBRUARY
Information obtained from the National Education Association: http://www.nea.org/grants/41388.htm
February 1-28
Black History Month
Begun in 1926 by Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was originally celebrated as a weeklong event. In 1976, Congress expanded the observance to the entire month of February. Visit these sites for Black History resources:
February 1-28
Library Lover's Month
During this month, we celebrate libraries of all types and work to ensure that they will continue to serve. Find out more at the Library Support web site.
February 14
St. Valentine's Day
Associated long ago with the Roman feast of Lupercalia, then with two early Christian martyrs, Valentine's Day is now a day to express affection to those we love. People send cards to each other and give gifts such as candy and flowers. The most familiar image associated with this holiday is a heart.
February 15-21
Random Acts of Kindness Week
A little kindness can go a long way toward making someone's day. And you've got a whole week to practice. See monthly calendars for ideas for performing kindnesses every day at Random Acts of Kindness Foundation web site. See also the Help Others web site.
February 12
Frederick Douglass Day
On this day in 1895, the famed African-American abolitionist, editor, orator, author, statesman, and reformer died of a heart attack in his adopted hometown of Washington, D.C.
February 20
Presidents' Day
Observed on the third Monday in February, this Federal holiday celebrates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
February 21
International Mother Language Day
Proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November 1999, this annual observance promotes people's uniqueness and cultural diversity by highlighting their mother tongues, many of which are in danger of disappearing. Find out more at the United Nations web site.
February 21
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday") or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
February 22 – April 17
Western Christianity Lent
Lent is period of fasting and prayer before Easter. The forty days (Sundays are not included in the count) represents the time Jesus spent in the desert overcoming temptation by Satan. The period of Lent is preparation for the annual commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus, celebrated during Holy Week.
February 23
W.E.B. DuBois Birthday
American civil rights activist, sociologist, educator, historian, writer, editor, poet, and scholar, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was born this day in 1868. He was the first African-American to hold a Doctorate.
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Check out these opportunities for continued learning through Workforce Solutions:
Project Management Exam Prep Class, February 2 - April 5, 6 - 9:30 p.m. in Duncan Hall, Room D107. This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Project Management as defined by the Project Management Institute, the accrediting body for project management. It will also fulfill the requirement for 35 contact hours of project management education for individuals seeking PMP certification. Contact the instructor, Darryl Agee - darryl.agee@advance-auto.com with any questions. Textbook information. Class cost: $389.00
The next session of Ed2Go classes begins on February 15, 2012. To see what is available in a convenient, on-line learning format, check out the schedule of classes: http://www.ed2go.com/vawestern/.
One of the few constants in the world is taxes. Become a tax professional through Virginia Western’s partnership with the Income Tax School. Classes are ongoing throughout the year.
Find out more about Workforce Solutions at http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/index.php .