Cirque Du Soleil's Quidam traveling show is coming to Roanoke Civic Center from March 28th to April 1st. In preparation for the shows they will be stopping on campus on Tuesday, March 20th, noon to 3 p.m. for a promotional tour. Stop by their bus, you won't be able to miss it, in parking lot 7!

At each tour stop temporary canopies, video monitors and flags/ signage will be set up in front of the bus.  Fans will take part in many interactive activities including:

-   Watch Quidam sizzle reels and behind the scenes videos

-   Souvenir photos with a Quidam theme using green screen technology

-   Opportunity to win Quidam show tickets and prizes

-   Receive Quidam branded popcorn bags and postcards

All fans are welcome to experience the tour and all activities are free to the public.

There will be an outage of the Student Information System (SIS), the college on-line application, and the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) systems from Friday, March 23 at 6 a.m. through Monday, March 26 at 7 a.m.  The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will be upgrading these systems during this time period.  During this time, students will not be able to apply on-line to the college or access the VCCS SIS: Student Information System. Students wanting to apply or needing to add or drop a class will need to come in person to the Admissions Office located in Chapman Hall.  Blackboard, My VWCC, Gmail, and the Wizard will continue to be available. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this scheduled outage.

Virginia Western Community College Night with the Salem Red Sox

Salem Red Sox vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. *Free entry to anyone (faculty, staff, students) with a valid Virginia Western ID. Dr. Sandel will throw out the first pitch!

Salem Red Sox vs. Carolina Mudcats on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 4 p.m. *Free entry to anyone (faculty, staff, students) with a valid Virginia Western ID

Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Virginia Western Community College

Salem Red Sox vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Friday, June 1, 2012, 7 p.m. *Free entry to area elementary and secondary school teachers

Season-long Virginia Western Community College special

$1 off single-game tickets purchased at walk-up for anyone (faculty, staff, students) with a valid Virginia Western ID

We want to make sure we make every attempt to pronounce your name correctly at commencement. Call 857-6699 to let us know how to pronounce your name.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be on campus TODAY, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., located in parking lot #1 near the Natural Science Center.  The Red Cross representative says they are in serious need of blood donations as they serve a very large area (40 counties) including Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.  Please consider donating to this very worthy cause.  Your donation is a gift of life.

Post submitted by Sharon Morfesi