A complete college experience involves more than just academic classes!
The Student Activities Office provides the opportunity for students to have fun and continue learning outside the formal classroom.
Virginia Western’s Student Activities Office offers recreation, sports, performing arts, student clubs, field trips and more!
Click here for a full list of Student Life and Recreation Activities or a printable version of the Fall Activities Calendar (PDF).
Participation Information:
Student Activities are for current students at Virginia Western.
Some Student Activities programs, including intramurals, fitness center, group exercise, and off-campus trips, are strictly limited to students who are currently taking a course. Eligibility to participate begins on the first day of the course(s) for each student, and eligibility ends on the last day of the course(s). Students who withdraw from all classes are ineligible for participation starting the day after the withdrawal. Eligibility is based on the course start and end dates, and does not deem a student eligible for participation in the entire term/semester. (For example, enrollment in a one weekend CPR/First Aid course does not provide eligibility to participate in intramurals, fitness center, or off-campus trips outside of the course dates or the entire semester.) Additional programs may have strict enrollment requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Student Activities
| Activity | Date(s)/Time | Location | Add’l Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Louie – Therapy Dog | TBA | TBA | Miss Louie is a registered therapy pet who comes to campus monthly to help you de-stress! Look for dates and times throughout the semester! |
| Tickets – Cultural Music Series at the Jefferson Center | Thursday, Sept 4; Friday, Oct 16 7:00 PM Friday, Dec 11 8:00 PM | Jefferson Center | Free tickets for students available. Check your Student Bulletin for announcements. Limit 2 per student per show. Sept 4: Rajasthani Caravan (Indian Folk) Oct 16: Lenny Marcus (Jazz) Dec 11: Dailey and Vincent (Bluegrass) |
| Constitution Day Celebration and Cupcake Bar | Thursday, Sept 17 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | STEM Courtyard | Celebrate the ratification of the US Constitution with us. Free copies of the US Constitution. |
| Kindness Rocks! | Wednesday, Sept 23 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Celebrate Virginia Western’s 60th Anniversary with 60 Acts of Kindness! Stop by to paint a rock and find out about ways you can be kind or give back to our community! |
| American Red Cross Blood Drive: Save a Life! | Wednesday, Sept 23 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Appointments available, walk-ins welcome |
| Pop Up Flower Shop | Tuesday, Sept 29 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Brighten your day – Create your custom bouquet of flowers. |
| Hispanic Heritage Month – Virtual Trivia Event | Run from Oct 1 – Oct 15 | Virtual | Find the link in your Student Bulletin and on social media! Complete the online trivia questions for a chance to win a drawing! |
| Art & Culture in Roanoke: World Ballet Company Swan Lake This legendary ballet is a story of magic and fate entwining good and evil. | Wednesday, April 29 7:00 PM | Jefferson Center (free parking) | Free tickets for students available for pickup at Student Activities Office beginning Tuesday, Jan 20. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 tickets. |
Special Events
Warm Welcome – Club and Resource Fair
Wednesday, Sept 9: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
STEM Courtyard
Learn more about Virginia Western’s clubs, services, and resources for student success. Free hot dog picnic! Prizes!
Lawn Party with President Treanor
Thursday, September 24
STEM Courtyard
12:15 PM: Join us for an aerial photo of our campus community to celebrate our 60th anniversary!
12:30 – 2:00 PM: Celebrate and play games with Dr. Treanor
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Student ping pong tournament
Celebrating Dr. Treanor’s Inauguration Week! Stop by for lawn games, lemonade, and popcorn.
“One Artist’s Journey to Pixar Animation Studios” – Bill Zahn, Art Director
Thursday, October 15: 12:30 PM
Whitman Theater
Bill’s lively and fun talk shares the process of creating some of the big screen’s most memorable characters, as well as his journey to becoming an artist at Disney Pixar. Bill shares lessons that apply to all career goals! Quick lunch for students provided at 12:15 before the talk.
Vice President of Student Affairs Professional Etiquette Luncheon
Thursday, October 29
Hotel Roanoke
Have a delicious lunch at Hotel Roanoke while getting expert tips on business protocols. The event is hosted by our Vice President for Student Affairs. Check your Student Bulletin for details and sign up instructions.
Student Trips
Transfer Trips
James Madison University – October 23
Roanoke College Engineering – TBA
Interested in transferring to JMU? Want to check out Roanoke College’s new Engineering program? Sign up for a tour, admissions, visit, and lunch on campus – organized by staff at Virginia Western!
New York City One-Day Bus Trip
Saturday, December 12: Leave Roanoke at midnight; spend Saturday in NYC (approx. 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; return to Roanoke overnight
Start spreading the news: Virginia Western is going to the Big Apple! We have 10 seats available on a one-day trip to New York City. Once we arrive, the day is yours to enjoy and explore, but we will have some suggested activities. Students are responsible for the cost of their own activities and meals. $75 covers transportation on a charter bus.
Staff
Student Activities Coordinator
| Lee, Natasha | |
|---|---|
| Student Activities Coordinator Student Life Center S307A | | |
Staff
| Brown, Kayla | |
|---|---|
| Student Activities Specialist Student Life Center S307C | | |
| Drougas, Holly | |
| Nutrition Instructor Student Life Center S100 | | |
| Heddleston, Chad | |
| Recreation Coordinator Student Life Center S113 | | |
| Kraemer, Rebecca | |
| Fralin Futures Success Coach Student Life Center S206D | | |
Contact Us
Student Life Center S307
540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Fall 2026 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Closed Saturday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
Please use Navigate to make a pantry appointment.
The above hours are subject to change based on the campus events schedule.
All posted hours exclude holidays and school closings.
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