Virginia Western Community College will host a series of free family movies nights in its Community Arboretum starting July 23 with a showing of the 2013 animated film, “Epic.” Based on William Joyce’s 1996 children’s book, “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs,” the movie focuses on a teenager who finds herself transported to (Read the full article…)
Dr. Sandel and College growth featured in Roanoker magazine
The Roanoker magazine’s July/August issue focused education in the Roanoke Region and highlighted Dr. Sandel’s “transformational” 20-year tenure to date at Virginia Western. An excerpt is available online here or you can pick up a copy in the marketing office.
Assessing Credit for Prior Learning!
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a way to help adult learners earn college credit for college-level learning and skills acquired outside of the traditional college classroom. There are multiple methods that may be used for assessment that are offered at VWCC. Detailed information can be found in our CPL (Read the full article…)
July Is…
July is designated National French American Heritage Month in the United States to recognize the important contributions made to the US by Americans of French descent. In July we recognize the Americans with Disabilities Act. July 26 recognizes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which protects people with disabilities from discrimination (Read the full article…)
Vending machine (snacks) price increase
Effective 8/1/22 there will be a slight price increase for all the snacks in the vending machines on campus. The new prices are as follows: Large chips $1.25Crackers $.75Candy $1.50Pastry $1.50Bagged Cookies $1.50