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Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 20
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer at… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 20
Educational Foundation’s Mansfield honored as artist
Amanda Mansfield, the Director of Philanthropy for the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, was honored Wednesday with the 2018 Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Award. Co-sponsored by Hollins University and Roanoke College, the Kendig Awards program has recognized distinction in arts and culture… Continue Reading Educational Foundation’s Mansfield honored as artist
New culinary arts facility impresses crowd at grand opening
Virginia Western Community College and the Roanoke Higher Education Center hosted a grand opening for the newly expanded Claude Moore Educational Complex in the historic Gainsboro Neighborhood of downtown Roanoke on Wednesday. The $6-million-plus expansion created more than 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art kitchen and… Continue Reading New culinary arts facility impresses crowd at grand opening
“I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 19
Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, I Persist, where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey, answer questions… Continue Reading “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 19
Virginia Western Campus Police accept national Lip Synch Challenge
The Virginia Western Community College Campus Police accepted the national police Lip Synch Challenge and released a video displaying their own singing and dancing skills around campus on Thursday. Viewers can see the video on all of Virginia Western’s social media accounts or directly at:… Continue Reading Virginia Western Campus Police accept national Lip Synch Challenge
In memory of Pat Rhodes
The Virginia Western family lost a long-standing member on Thursday when long-time facilities manger Pat Rhodes passed away unexpectedly. In this time of great sadness, please support one another and keep Pat’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Pat devoted his career… Continue Reading In memory of Pat Rhodes