Spring 2012 classes have begun, but there are still classes available for registration! Visit the class schedule to see what's open.
Spring 2012 classes have begun, but there are still classes available for registration! Visit the class schedule to see what's open.
The Virginia Western Community College Blue Stars men’s basketball team won its first home game of the spring semester, knocking off the Lord Fairfax Cannons 88-84 on Jan. 28. Trailing by three points at halftime, the Blue Stars’ pressure defense and the hot shooting of Rolando Holmes and Eric Slone (20 points apiece) led them back. Saveyon Taylor sealed the victory down the stretch with crucial free throws. The Cannons’ Charles Hudnall scored a game-high 22 points. The Blue Stars’ next home game is against New River Community College at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9.
ROANOKE — In celebration of Black History Month, Virginia Western Community College invites high school seniors and college students from across Virginia to attend its fifth annual Black Student Leadership Conference. The conference and workshops will be held Feb. 17-18 at Virginia Western’s Roanoke campus (directions and map).
The Friday agenda begins at 6 p.m. and continues through the evening on Feb. 17 with networking opportunities, inspirational talks, music, performances and food. The Saturday agenda begins on Feb. 18 with breakfast at 8 a.m. and features workshops throughout the day that will help students explore their potential as leaders. Lunch will be served. The registration cost for the conference is $50, allows students full access to all the workshops, keynote addresses, meals and gives them a chance to win an Apple iPad, provided by SunTrust Bank. Students can register online at http://www.virginiawestern.edu/services/bsrp/conference.php.
The Black Student Leadership Conference will feature award winning authors, speakers, and workshop leaders that include Dr. Carolyn Browning, Dr. Debyii L. Sababu-Thomas, Dr. Barbara Pendergrass, C. Oliver Junior, Jerel Rhodes, Tamara Futrell and more. Topical workshops for advisors and students are designed to inspire, challenge, and motivate conferees in pursuit of academic excellence through leadership, service and wellness.
For more information about the conference, please contact Cheryl Hilton at (540) 857-6328 or Chilton@virginiawestern.edu.
Super Saturday will be held on the third floor of Webber Hall on February 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA form online and receive information on financial aid. The Virginia Western Financial Aid Department will be on hand to answer questions and assist with form completion. Bring your 2011 completed tax return and w-2's.
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