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 Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visits with Miss Louie – Destress and Pet a Therapy Dog | First Tuesdays (Feb 4, March 4, April 1, May 6) 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | |
| Visits with Miss Louie – Destress and Pet a Therapy Dog | Last Wednesdays (Jan 29, Feb 26, March 26, April 30) 11 AM – 12 PM | Brown Library | |
| Black History Month Trivia | Tuesday, Feb 10 Drop-in between 10 AM and 1 PM | Student Life Center | |
| College and University Transfer Fair | Thursday, March 20 Drop-in between 11 AM and 1:30 PM | Student Life Center | |
| Blood Drive: Give Blood – Save a Life! | Thursday, April 10 11 AM – 4 PM | Student Life Center, 3rd Floor | Appointments available at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome! |
| EARTH DAY! Container Gardening: Tomatoes or Peppers | Tuesday, April 22 1:45 PM | Arboretum and Greenhouse | Learn to grow either a tomato or pepper in a container on your porch! All supplies included & instructions for future care. |
Free Movie Thursdays
Movie Showtimes: 2 PM and 6 PM
Business Science Building – Whitman Theater
Did you miss these recent blockbusters? Get a second chance to see them in our campus theater with updated sound systems and projectors for 2024!
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| February 6 | Gladiator 2 |
| February 13 | Wicked |
| February 20 | Moana 2 |
| March 6 | Nickel Boys |
Special Events
Winter Club Fair
Wednesday, February 5: 10 AM – 1 PM
Student Life Center, 3rd Floor
Meet and sign up for clubs at Virginia Western! Participants can grab a sweet treat and enter for a prize drawing. Prizes will be a selection of fun indoor activities for wintertime.
Spring Fling 2025: Sports
Thursday, April 24
Outside – STEM Courtyard
Enjoy our campus-wide picnic and festival! Games, giveaways, displays from college clubs, music, and more! This year’s theme is SPORTS. You are invited to wear your favorite shirt, jersey, hat, etc. from your favorite teams, of any sport.
Staff
| Brown, Kayla | |
|---|---|
| Student Activities Specialist Student Life Center S307C | | |
| Caldwell, Sharon | |
| Group Fitness Instructor Student Life Center S113 | |
| Cosma, Lucy | |
| Group Fitness Instructor Student Life Center Fitness Ce | |
| Drougas, Holly | |
| Nutrition Instructor Student Life Center S100 | | |
| Heddleston, Chad | |
| Recreation Coordinator Student Life Center S113 | | |
| Kendall, Ashley | |
| Group Fitness Instructor Student Life Center Fitness Ce | |
| Kraemer, Rebecca | |
| Fralin Futures Success Coach Student Life Center S206D | | |
| Lee, Natasha | |
| Student Activities Coordinator Student Life Center S307A | | |
| Murray, Orion | |
| Fitness Assistant Student Life Center Fitness Ce | |
| Surface, Zachary | |
| Fitness Assistant Student Life Center Fitness Ce | |
Contact Us
Student Life Center S307
540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Spring 2025 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Thursday. Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Closed Saturday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
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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