The Student Consumer Information regulations of the United States Department of Education require colleges and universities to provide prospective and current students and employees access to certain information to which they are entitled as consumers. It is Virginia Western's intention to provide complete and easy access to any information students and employees need. The information required for the student consumer information can be found at
http://virginiawestern.edu/services/studentconsumerinfo.php

The Federal Consumer Information also requires that Virginia Western annually distribute the college’s security report and Drug and Alcohol Policy to current and prospective students. Please be advised that the college’s crime statistics and annual reporting of all college incidents required under the Clery Act are available for your review on our website at the following link.�
http://www.virginiawestern.edu/police/incidents.php

If you have any questions about the crime statistics annual report, please feel free to contact Craig Harris, Police Chief. 

The Drug and Alcohol Policy can be found at   http://virginiawestern.edu/services/advising/substanceabuse.php

Friday, May 18th, 2012

• Drew Expo 2012 (4pm – 12am) @ Roanoke Civic Center www.roanokeciviccenter.com  
• Free Weekly Beer Tasting (5pm – 8pm) @ Wine Gourmet
• First Fridays @ Five (5pm – 8pm) @ SunTrust Plaza – Franklin Road www.firstfridaysroanoke.com  
• Salem After Five (5:30pm – 9pm) @ Salem Farmer’s Market http://www.salemva.gov/news/index.html   
• Ladies Night@ Glazed Bisque (6pm – 9pm)– It http://www.glazedbisque-it.com/  
• Dancing Under the Stars (8pm – 11pm) @ Vahalla Vineyards www.valhallawines.com  
• Salem Red Sox vs. Frederick Keys (7:05 pm – 10pm) @ Lewis Gale Field www.salemredsox.com  
• The Pretty Things Peeps Show (8pm – 11pm) @ Kirk Avenue Music Hall http://bit.ly/JYF2b6  

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

• Spectacular Saturdays at the Taubman@ Taubman Museum www.taubmanmuseum.org  
• Physicians on Foot (8:30am) @ Tanglewood Mall www.carilionclinic.org/walking  
• City Market Saturdays (11am – 2:30pm) @ Downtown Roanoke www.downtownroanoke.org  
• Drew Expo 2012 (11am – 12am) @ Roanoke Civic Center www.roanokeciviccenter.com  
• Local Colors Day Festival (11am – 5pm) @ Elmwood Park http://www.localcolors.org/v2007/html/festival.html   
• Free Weekly Wine Tasting (12pm – 5pm) @ Wine Gourmet
• 7th Annual BBQ Cook-off (12pm – 5pm) @ Sedalia Center http://www.sedaliacenter.org/?q=events/BBQ_2012  
• Vinton Wine & Food Festival (1pm– 6pm) @ Front Lawn of The Vinton War Memorial  www.vintonwinefestival.com  
• Run for the Triple Crown – Preakness Stakes (3pm– 7pm) @ Beyond the Green http://on.fb.me/Jfq5Q 0
• Salem Red Sox vs. Frederick Keys (6:05 pm – 9pm) @ Lewis Gale Field www.salemredsox.com  
• Wine Tasting (7pm – 9:30pm) @ Shula’s 347 http://www.shulas347roanoke.com/events/   
• 2nd Annual ALL-WHITE Latin Dance Party (8:30pm– 1am) @ Blue 5 http://on.fb.me/KozQ3U  

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

• Drew Expo 2012 (12pm – 8pm) @ Roanoke Civic Center www.roanokeciviccenter.com  
• Salem Red Sox vs. Frederick Keys (4:05 pm – 7pm) @ Lewis Gale Field www.salemredsox.com  

Upcoming Events:

• Monday Fun-Day! (6pm - ???) 5/21 @ Habana Café http://on.fb.me/IdeWTZ
• West End Community Market (3pm – 6pm) 5/22 @ West End Center for Youth - 1210 Patterson Ave SW.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Support the STUDENTS AGAINST CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM on June 15^th, 7 p.m. at Reserve Avenue Athletic Fields. The Students Against Cancer team was started by Beth Powell (bgarrison5001@email.vccs.edu).  Beth is a cancer survivor and she lost her husband to cancer. You can donate or join her cause at: http://tinyurl.com/ckqafqp

WHEN IS IT MORE THAN A BUMP ON THE HEAD? A free seminar on childhood head injuries A HEAD'ON DISCUSSION Speaker: Gary Simonds, M.D., neurosurgeon, Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. South County Library, Roanoke, Call Carilion Clinic at 800-422-8482 to pre-register. Protecting your kids is a ‘round-the-clock priority. And as a parent, you want to do everything you can to guard them from head injuries—the cause of 80 percent of pediatric trauma cases. Join Gary Simonds, M.D., a Carilion Clinic neurosurgeon, for a free seminar aimed at helping parents understand the broad range of head trauma and how to prevent those injuries. By learning specific ways to protect your kids, you can help keep them safe and healthy as possible.

FOR SALE/BUY/TRADE:

FOR SALE: Fresh brown eggs from free range chickens. $3.00 per dozen. Contact Elizabeth Wilmer at ewilmer926@gmail.com.

WANT TO BUY: Husband has vowed to ride a bike to work if wife can fine one cheap. Have an adult bike that is fit for the road that you want to sell? Contact Tara Nepper at taranepper@cox.net or 915-4708.

Do you have a church bazaar, yard sale, or item for sale? Submit COMMUNITY NEWS items to publicrelations@virginiawestern.edu

The video links for the 2012 Commencement Ceremony and Thank You Video are now available:

2012 Commencement Ceremony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOdzB07KONU

2012 Commencement Ceremony in 30 Seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xigQu3Kjeno

2012 Thank You Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1haogyOSi0

REACH/Student Support Services has moved to Webber 212. All students must check in the “front” office, W 212.

Avis Quinn is now in W210

Martha Richardson is in W 211

Hillary Holland is in W 209

Rick Robers is in W 206.

The Department of Distance Learning & Instructional Technology will have two open lab sessions for students (including face-to-face and distance learning students). The open lab will focus on assisting students of Blackboard usage and application.

Here is the schedule: 

Session One:

Time: Monday, May 21 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: Business Science Building 317

Session Two:

Time: Thursday, May 24, from 5pm to 6pm

Location: Business Science Building 317

Scholarship Updates:

Just a reminder that deadlines for 2012-2013 scholarships are coming! The deadlines depend on the specific scholarship, but please take advantage of the scholarship search tools on the Virginia Western Financial Aid website for more information.

http://virginiawestern.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php

Here are a few that are listed with upcoming deadlines:

Freedom First Credit Union – City of Salem/Frank Turk Scholarship - Deadline: Extended to – May 24^th

• http://virginiawestern.edu/financialaid/docs/2012FrankTurkScholarship.pdf

 B. Davis Scholarship - Deadline: May 28^th

• http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants - Deadline: June 15^th

• http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship - Deadline: June 30^th

• http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/healthpolicy/primarycare/incentives/nursing/index.htm

Bedford Professional Women’s Organization - Deadline: June 30^th

• http://bpwva.org/scholarship.html

The department of Distance Learning and Instructional Technology has moved to Business Science Building. Here is the information:

Ramona Coveny, M314

Carrie Cao, M312

Susan Gibson, M313

WORKFORCE SERVICES - http://www.virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php

SUMMER CAMPS - http://www.virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/campinfo.html#general

CAREER EXPLORATION & ENRICHMENT CAMPS

Grades 1-12, beginning June 18, 2012 – August 10, 2012. Topics will include Arts, Etiquette, Forensics, Health Technology, Horticulture, Mechatronics, Music, Robotics, Science and more!

 For Registration and more details contact Paulette Parkhill 540-857-6514 or pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

CDL CLASS A DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

Offered in partnership with CDS Tractor Trailer Training: Next class begins May 29th! This program is designed to be skill-based and hands-on to prepare you for the trucking industry. Courses are intended to focus on developing a strong work ethic, teamwork, and self-confidence.

For additional information contact Dan Semones 540-857-6476 or dsemones@virginiawestern.edu

AIRBRUSH PAINTING CLASS

Classes begin May 24^th. ART 195-C1, course # 31318 Course allows students to practice in a lab setting and discover solutions to many challenges associated with Airbrushing. Basic movements, Tools & supplies, Frisket film, Stencils, troubleshooting and safety will be covered. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM PREP CLASS

BUSC 2510, course #32174.

Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/pmpcert.php