August 22, 2011By

Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing system

ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College announces a new campus printing system called WEPA (Wireless Everywhere Print Anywhere) that will be available when students begin the Fall Semester on Monday. The new WEPA printing kiosks are being implemented as a way to reduce the college’s… Continue Reading Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing system
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August 17, 2011By

Are you looking for a job? Try truck driving

Virginia Western’s Commercial Driver’s License training program is preparing students quickly for a job market that is thriving.  Watch the WDBJ7 report here. Learn more about Virginia Western’s CDL training program here.
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August 2, 2011By

Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification program

ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College is now the first college in the state to offer certification as a Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant. Beginning this fall, students will be able to begin the coursework that will teach them efficient operation of complex mechatronic systems… Continue Reading Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification program
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July 26, 2011By

Virginia Western professor to discuss experiences living, teaching in Norway

ROANOKE — David Wheat, at long-time adjunct economics professor at Virginia Western Community College, will discuss his experiences living and teaching in Norway from 4-6 p.m. on Friday. His talk, which is open and free to the public, will be held at the Greenfield Education… Continue Reading Virginia Western professor to discuss experiences living, teaching in Norway
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July 25, 2011By

Are the region’s education, business sectors making the grade?

Panelists from the Roanoke Valley’s business and education sectors discuss how they work together, and the importance of partnerships between Virginia Western and the community. Read the full article at: http://www.roanoke.com/business/wb/293810.
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May 4, 2011By

Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through Partnership

Virginia Western Community College is partnering with colleges throughout Virginia to help develop the state’s workforce in the growing geospatial industry. The geospatial industry, encompassing geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and the emerging technologies and applications that support the collection,… Continue Reading Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through Partnership
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May 3, 2011By

Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

The Al Pollard Memorial Foundation of Roanoke has earned the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.  Virginia Western Community College nominated the Pollard Foundation for the statewide award, which was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on April 19.… Continue Reading Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
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April 22, 2011By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., announces a new partnership with Kroger and Stop In Food Stores to make May the Community College Access Program (CCAP) Month. Throughout the Roanoke Valley, customers will have the opportunity to support CCAP, which helps area high… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students
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April 21, 2011By

Communication Design Student Show at the Taubman Museum of Art

The Art Department is proud to announce that the Communication Design Student Show will be held at the Taubman Museum of Art April 22 – April 28, 2011. The reception will be on Thursday, April 28 from 5 – 7 PM on the First Floor… Continue Reading Communication Design Student Show at the Taubman Museum of Art
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April 14, 2011By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in Scholarships

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., is offering more than $150,000 in scholarship opportunities for students applying to attend Virginia Western during the upcoming academic year. More than 120 scholarships in total will be distributed. Prospective and current students can apply now for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in Scholarships
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