• Monday 1p-3p
• Tuesday 10-2p
• Wednesday 10a-11a and 1p-3p
• Thursday 10a-2p

And by appointment! Let us help you reach your goals.  This is a program that is structured around YOUR life and how you exercise.  Take advantage of the group fitness classes like Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Hip Hop and more! Email kcarpenter@virginiawestern.edu with any questions.

Radford University will be on campus in the Student Center, Tuesday, February 21st for On-Site Admissions. This is a great opportunity to get an early admissions decision! You will need to schedule an appointment in the Advising Office in Chapman Hall, room 105. The deadline for scheduling an appointment and turning in all application materials is Thursday, February 9th. Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis, so schedule early!

To sign up for an appointment with an RU Admissions Representative, you must do the following:

1. Complete an online application (https://www.applyweb.com/apply/runet/menu.html ) and pay application fee by February 9th.
2. Submit the following documents to the Advising Office:
• Official college transcripts – must be submitted to Radford prior to making your appointment. This includes dual enrollment work.
• Official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores- Only need HS transcript and test scores if you have completed less than 24 credit hours and/or have not completed a college level math course.
• Prepare time lapse statement if there is a gap of time after high school and/or between college attendance that needs to be accounted for.
Have questions regarding the RU application? Please contact RU’s Admissions office at 540-831-5371.

Interesting technology news you can use.

Don't miss TED Talks today at 12:15 in M228 (Business Science Building)

http://www.google.com/goodtoknow/

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/20/technology/SOPA_PIPA_postponed/index.htm

http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/19/10190792-apple-vs-the-textbook-can-education-go-paperless

Need help with your 2012 FAFSA?  The Financial Aid Office will be hosting Super Saturday on February 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to assist new and current students with completing the FAFSA.  The event will take place on the 3rd floor of Webber Hall.  Please bring your 2011 W-2's and completed 2011 income tax return.  Representatives from the VWCC Financial Aid Office and other area colleges will be available to assist you.

“HOT TOPIC” SESSION 

How to Use Blackboard in Your Courses-Tips and Tricks!

When:            Wednesday, January 25; 1:00 p.m.
Where:           Webber Hall 219

Facilitator:      Dr. Carrie Cao

Blackboard is a Web-based course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in online classes or use online materials and activities to complement face–to-face teaching. This workshop will present information about how to use Blackboard to access course features, such as course syllabus, customizing your entry page, downloading course documents, participating in discussion boards, using the new assignment submitting feature and taking online quizzes.

Ms. Desiree Frye
Retention Services
Virginia Western Community College
(540) 857-7583

Retail Therapy!

Monday, March 5 (First day of Spring Break)

Departing Virginia Western Community College at 8 a.m. / Return approx. 9 p.m.

Outlet stores, LEGO land, Bass Pro Shops, NASCAR Speedpark and more! Spend the day shopping, relaxing and having fun at Concord Mills shops! Trip includes transportation on a charter bus to Concord Mills. Participants must bring money for meals. $10 deposit required (returned upon arrival at event, day of trip). Only currently enrolled VWCC students, faculty or staff may attend.

Sign up early! Seats are limited! Visit the Student Activities Office  in S204 to place your deposit and reserve your spot!