Stop by the Student Life Center this #GivingTuesday (Dec. 3) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy a free holiday beverage and learn how you can make an impact on the Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op, Fueled by Kroger. Or you can also give directly online. Food insecurity on campus: 13% of Virginia Western students (Read the full article…)
Retirement Celebration for Dr. Toni Pepin
Please join us on Friday December 6th from 12-2 in room HP208 as we celebrate Dr. Toni Pepin’s retirement. Stop by for light refreshments and wish Toni well on her new adventures!
Arboretum’s New Garden Showcases Native Plants
As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight species of plants that are native to Southwest Virginia and benefit local ecosystems. (Read the full article…)
Fralin Futures Helps Scholar Begin Cancer Research While a Student
Hannah Puskar applied for the CCAP scholarship at Virginia Western and when she received it, she decided Virginia Western would be a “launching pad” for her career in oncology. Through the Fralin Futures program, Puskar learned about the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers (BRPHS), a regional partnership to fill the STEM-related career pipeline. (Read the full article…)
Workshops Help Prepare Scholars for Navigating Future Employment
Imagine you’re at work, hunger strikes and you decide to pop some popcorn in the breakroom microwave. While you’re there, a coworker leans over and says, “You know making popcorn here is against work policy.” You’re wondering if the coworker’s warning was just a joke, as the microwave beeps signaling cook time has ended. Later (Read the full article…)